Yippee!! Tickle Me Beads is ready to launch!

Finally! It's here! My new behind the scenes project that has been taking up all my extra time. The shell of the website is done, and I'm excited to do the big reveal.

http://www.ticklemebeads.com/

Why another website? I've been wanting to grow the supplies area at Glassbeadle.com but my site just isn't set up for a big store front. I love the boutique feel of Glassbeadle and I hate to lose that. So the goal is to keep the Glassbeadle site all about lampwork beads and jewelry. All of the supplies, kits, and videos will eventually be moved over to Tickle Me Beads.

There is so much potential with Tickle Me Beads and I can't wait to tap into it all. But life is busy so I need to be patient and slowly let it grow. The goal is to get lots of classes and kits that are inspiring and helpful to "Tickle Your Imagination".

Right now the classes and supplies are focusing on an area that is becoming very popular in the beading world - wire work and stamping. These two areas open up a whole new avenue for creativity in your jewelry designs. Plus it is super duper fun! The store is stocked full with all sorts of fun tools and supplies and cool finds.

It will constantly be evolving. And the plan is to offer on-line classes both in jewelry design, lampworking, and even metal smithing with soldering etc. Now that will be fun!

Why the name Tickle Me Beads? Good question. We worked for days trying to come up with the perfect name. Even registered about 4 domain names! But one night when hubby and I were brain storming, 4 year old Caiden walks up to hubby and says "Tickle Me Daddy" about 3 times in a row. It just sounded so cute and we both said that is it! And Tickle Me Beads was born. It seems to fit the bill especially with the tag line of "Tickle Your Imigination". The word tickle is just fun and you know if you get tickled, you are gonna have to laugh. Maybe even cry from laughing so hard. That is how I feel about beads and making jewelry. It is just way too much fun!