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Foxy Squirrel
bead & boutique
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Located in the southwest corner of Rockbrook Village
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2936 S 110th Ct
Omaha, NE 68144
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Hi, there, my Bead-loving Friend,
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There is so much to share with you and so very little time or space to share it!
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INSPO Check out these Bead Embroidered eyes! Sooo COOL!!!
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PALETTE Earthy AND Fruity and with a few Miracle Beads ... A Foxy Squirrel's dream!
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BEGINNERS Have you taken one of Rhonda's Charm making classes this year? They are so fun! They are perfect for people that want to test the waters of Beading and Jewelry Making and also for experienced Makers that want to meet other makers and find NEW inspiration.
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NEW IN the Bead Shop this week: Tornado Crimp Beads and Snapeez Hard Open Jump Rings. These are premium findings that will provide a superior, professional finish to your work.
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Handmade Micrycrystalline thread conditioner is now avialable.
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TRUNK SHOW Janu Gems returns this Friday through Sunday with their vast selection of Gemstones, Precious & Semi-Precious Gemstone Beads, Cabochons, finished pieces and more. I know many of you use gemstones in your work and are always looking for ways to set your work apart. This is an incredible opportunity to find unique stones, shapes, & colors.
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This week's Newsletter Subscriber special: 10% off Triangle Beads, including Japanese Sharp Triangles and Czech Glass Triangle Shaped Beads. Just mention the special to me at checkout. As always, discounts only apply to in-stock, regular-priced, & non-consignment items.
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Thank you SO MUCH for reading — and, most especially, for Beading!
xo,
Diana
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📆JULY Foxy Events
SERIES: Oh, What A Charming Year 2026
Class: Beaded Fringe Charm
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Instructor: Rhonda Berman of Zipply Art
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Class Fee: $35 + Supplies
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SERIES: Czech It Out
Class: Cheryl Erickson's Twist or Curved Puzzle Bracelet
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Instructor: Stephanie Harris
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Class Fee: $65 includes bracelet kit including all supplies & pattern
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JANU GEMS TRUNK SHOW
SERIES: Foxy Foundations
Class: Herringbone Stitch! featuring 3 Flat Herringbone Stitches
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Instructor: Ginny Bremken
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Class Fee: $25 + Supplies
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Foxy Friday July 31
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Did you know conditioning your thread with beeswax or microcrystalline wax before stitching prevents tangling, fraying, and knots — especially with longer strands? It can even add a little structure to dimensional pieces. Everyone has their preferences about whether or not to condition their thread. Personally, I am an unconditional thread conditioner, I mean, WAXER!... I even wax my Fireline! If you see the thread conditioners in my stash, you will notice that one side is "clean" and the other looks dark...the Smoke color of Fireline is coated with graphite. Be sure to wipe off the graphite of this color of Fireline with a tissue or dryer sheet to prevent the grey color from transferring where it isn't wanted. Also, Fireline is actually difficult to cut and can ruin a normal pair of snips. There are cutters created specifically for difficult to cut materials and they are available at Foxy Squirrel. However, one of our favorite teachers showed us that plain Fiskars for school-aged kids are an excellent and inexpensive alternative!
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