Let’s face it, I’ve never been the most artistically inspired person.  Give me a simple knitting pattern and watch me go.  Ask me to design, and you’re likely to get simple rows of garter and stockinette.  But to get really creative, to make jewelry?  Well, my creative limitations combined with the fact that I don’t wear jewelry haven’t exactly resulted in many creations flowing from my hands.

However, my mother and one of my younger sisters made some gorgeous works of art.  Their challenge?  Finding wholesale beads.  I just discovered Cambay Beads, an online supplier of wholesale high quality beads. They offer a wide variety of beautiful beads including wholesale gemstone beads and freshwater pearls. Who knew you could get freshwater pearls in some of my favourite colours: burgundy, red, wine, silver and blue, and in so many shapes? Sigh, it’s almost enough to make me want to whip out some jewelry wire, despite my limitations.

So if you are one of the ever-growing number of super-talented, crafting Etsy Mamma’s, you might want to check out their prices. Depending upon the amount you purchase, you can save up to 30% off retail prices.  If you only need a few beads for a special project, that’s no problem either, just be prepared to pay retail.