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Suzie Q Studio offers ready-to-wear jewelry, rare and retired Trollbeads, create-your-own jewelry kits and DIY jewelry-making supplies. Suzieqstudio.com is the online jewelry store for people who like to wear and make unusual and one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Suzie Q Studio offers ready-to-wear jewelry, rare and retired Trollbeads, create-your-own jewelry kits and DIY jewelry-making supplies. Suzieqstudio.com is the online jewelry store for people who like to wear and make unusual and one-of-a-kind jewelry.
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    SUZIE Q LUXE... "SHE’S SO UNUSUAL"
    SUZIE Q LUXE... "I EAR YOU"
    MY MOTHERS BUTTONS… “VINTAGE UPCYCLED" JEWELRY
    HOTCAKES DESIGN… “RETRO-STYLE" JEWELRY

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    SERENDIPITY BEAD STEW... BRACELET KITS
    "LITTLE MISS" BEAD STEW BRACELET KITS

    JEWELRY-MAKING DIY STUFF  

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  • READY-TO-WEAR JEWELRY  

    SUZIE Q LUXE... "SHE’S SO UNUSUAL"
    SUZIE Q LUXE... "I EAR YOU"
    MY MOTHERS BUTTONS… “VINTAGE UPCYCLED" JEWELRY
    HOTCAKES DESIGN… “RETRO-STYLE" JEWELRY

    RARE & RETIRED TROLLBEADS  

    GLASS
    STERLING SILVER
    FANCIES & LIMITED EDITIONS
    ULTRA-RARE & ONE-OF-A-KINDS
    “UNIQUES” OOAK BRACELETS

    CREATE-YOUR-OWN JEWELRY KITS  

    SERENDIPITY BEAD STEW... BRACELET KITS
    "LITTLE MISS" BEAD STEW BRACELET KITS

    JEWELRY-MAKING DIY STUFF  

    DIY BEADY TREASURES
    JEWELRY-MAKING SUPPLIES
    UNIQUE CLASPS & COMPONENTS
    JEWELRY-MAKING TOOLS

    GIFT CARDS

  • INFO & HOW TOs 
    • BEAD STEW JEWELRY KITS 
      • Endless Design Ideas
      • How to Make a Bracelet
      • Design Inspiration
      • How to Use Bead Stoppers
    • TROLLBEADS 
      • How Silver Beads are Made
      • How Glass Beads are Made
      • How to Care for Your Jewelry
  • SUZIE'S SCRAPBOOKS 
    • Suzie Q's Gift Guide
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GIFTS FOR GALENTINE'S AND VALENTINE'S DAY!


Here at Suzie Q's, we've got Valentine's and GALentine's Gift Ideas for whichever special day you celebrate.


Suzie Q Studio has lots of gifts ideas for celebrating Galentine's or Valentine's Day... Lovebirds Trollbead, Rare & Retired Trollbeads, Trollbeads for Men, Barefoot Goddess and more.

​What's GALentine's Day you might be wondering?​ ​​GALENTINE'S DAY​ (celebrated on February 13th)​​ ​is even better than​ ​Valentine's Day​ ​because it's the time​ ​to CELEBRATE all the​ ​Super-Special Ladies in your life!





As you can see here, 
we've got lots of Valentine's and GALentine's Gift Ideas for whichever special day you celebrate...

Suzie Q Studio has lots of gifts ideas for celebrating Galentine's or Valentine's Day... Lovebirds Trollbead, Rare & Retired Trollbeads, Trollbeads for Men, Barefoot Goddess and more.


Suzie Q Studio has lots of gifts ideas for celebrating Galentine's or Valentine's Day... Lovebirds Trollbead, Rare & Retired Trollbeads, Trollbeads for Men, Barefoot Goddess and more.

Suzie Q Studio has lots of gifts ideas for celebrating Galentine's or Valentine's Day... Lovebirds Trollbead, Rare & Retired Trollbeads, Trollbeads for Men, Barefoot Goddess and more.


Don't forget Trollbeads for the guys in your life...

Suzie Q Studio has lots of gifts ideas for celebrating Galentine's or Valentine's Day... Lovebirds Trollbead, Rare & Retired Trollbeads, Trollbeads for Men, Barefoot Goddess and more.


We've got Barefoot Venus too!

Suzie Q Studio has lots of gifts ideas for celebrating Galentine's or Valentine's Day... Lovebirds Trollbead, Rare & Retired Trollbeads, Trollbeads for Men, Barefoot Goddess and more.

Suzie Q Studio is OPEN Friday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM... and there's lots of FREE PARKING too!

Hope to drop by this weekend to find all your GALentine's and Valentine's Day gifts.

~ Suzie Q   




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THANK YOU!…


… For All The FAB Beady FUN!!!

A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q Studio for our Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event! It was truly dazzling to see rods of glass being melted, twisted and turned into miniature pieces of one-of-a-kind glass art... pretty amazing!

For those of you who also took advantage of some Super-Sweet Trollbeads SPECIALS, I wish you much enjoyment from your recent Troll acquisitions!

 A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q'sTrollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! Suzie Q Studio has lots of TROLLBEADS special offers this weekend plus a huge assortment of gifty items: sparkle toques, leggings, purses, art journals, Barefoot Venus and more so drop by for all your Christmas shopping.


 This shows Mariela, our glass artisan, making individualized Trollbeads. A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q'sTrollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! Suzie Q Studio has lots of TROLLBEADS special offers this weekend plus a huge assortment of gifty items: sparkle toques, leggings, purses, art journals, Barefoot Venus and more so drop by for all your Christmas shopping.  The oh-so-lovely Ms. Mariela came all the way from Trollbeads Head Quarters in Princeton, New Jersey to enchant us with her glass bead making skills. From the sounds of the “oohs” and “aahs”, everyone was amazed and mesmerized!


See Mariela in ACTION in this short VIDEO… WOW, right?!



 A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q'sTrollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! Suzie Q Studio has lots of TROLLBEADS special offers this weekend plus a huge assortment of gifty items: sparkle toques, leggings, purses, art journals, Barefoot Venus and more so drop by for all your Christmas shopping.
​Pictured here is Marie, having her custom glass bead created by Mariela.

Marie is one of my earliest Trollbeads collectors, starting way back in 2003 or 04, when my shop was located in a little bright orange and chartreuse house, off-the-beaten-track, on 10th Ave. SE in the charming neighbourhood of Inglewood.

Marie has also taken a lot of Suzie Q jewellery-making classes and has created all kinds of wonderful, handcrafted jewellery… There’s always lots of fun to be had when Marie comes to visit!


 A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q'sTrollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! Suzie Q Studio has lots of TROLLBEADS special offers this weekend plus a huge assortment of gifty items: sparkle toques, leggings, purses, art journals, Barefoot Venus and more so drop by for all your Christmas shopping.
​This is Liz G. Liz is a longtime, avid Trollbeads Collector. She loves her Trollbeads to be big ’n’ chunky, just like me!

Liz is from Argentina so she asked Mariela to create an over-sized glass bead in the colours of the Argentinian flag… very cool idea, Liz!

The bead Mariela made was on the large side, as requested, so it had to cool down slowly overnight in a special blanket. When Liz returned on Sunday to pick up her “Flag” bead, as you can tell from her expression, she was thrilled with the results!


This shows some of the final Trollbeads created by Mariela at our special event.  A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q'sTrollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! Suzie Q Studio has lots of TROLLBEADS special offers this weekend plus a huge assortment of gifty items: sparkle toques, leggings, purses, art journals, Barefoot Venus and more so drop by for all your Christmas shopping.

Shown above and below are only some of the glass beads that Mariela made. Some of the beauties went home with their owners before I could snap a PIC, but the ones that I was able to take pictures of, are very unique, representing a different story for each person, which is one of the best things about individually, handcrafted Trollbeads, especially with the beads that Mariela made for all of us who participated.

Can you guess which one is mine?

 A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q'sTrollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! Suzie Q Studio has lots of TROLLBEADS special offers this weekend plus a huge assortment of gifty items: sparkle toques, leggings, purses, art journals, Barefoot Venus and more so drop by for all your Christmas shopping.

A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q Studio for our Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! DECEMBER 14-16 ONLY, get a FREE Trollbeads BRACELET ($44-$61 value) when you buy ANY Decorative Trollbeads Lock ($60-$86) at Suzie Q Studio in Calgary.
​As you may have noticed, A LOT of people requested oversize glass beads to be made and Mariela happily complied… YAY!

I’ve always been of the opinion that, “Bigger is Best”, so of course, the glass bead that Mariela created for me is the largest one shown in these pics, featuring two of my favourite colours: bright orange and light blue :-D

I’m a big-time bracelet wearer and not into necklaces very much, but with the spectacular bead Mariela made, it cried out to be showcased on the Rosa Pearl Fantasy Necklace shown below… what do you think?… Totally WOW!, right?!


A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q Studio for our Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! DECEMBER 14-16 ONLY, get a FREE Trollbeads BRACELET ($44-$61 value) when you buy ANY Decorative Trollbeads Lock ($60-$86) at Suzie Q Studio in Calgary.


A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q Studio for our Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! DECEMBER 14-16 ONLY, get a FREE Trollbeads BRACELET ($44-$61 value) when you buy ANY Decorative Trollbeads Lock ($60-$86) at Suzie Q Studio in Calgary.
​A gentleman named Randy attended the Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event to have Mariela create two custom glass beads as a unique gift for his wife… lucky lady! Shown in the centre of the above photo collage are the two handcrafted glass beads for Randy’s wife and he decided to add a gorgeous Limited Edition “Wishful Sky” bracelet, as well as a Trollbeads travel case!… Like I said, lucky lady, or what?!

The spectacular custom “Mariela” bead, on the far right-hand side of the photo collage above, belongs to Susan M. When looking at some bracelet options, we decided that in keeping with every handmade glass bead being a "miniature piece of art", Susan chose a Limited Edition “Art To Go” bracelet with a “Uniques” glass bead that totally complements the bead made by Mariela, along with a precious sterling silver bead of a pencil, pen and paintbrush, PLUS, a “squeezed tube of paint” for the clasp… perfect for the “handcrafted-artisan” theme!


A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q Studio for our Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! DECEMBER 14-16 ONLY, get a FREE Trollbeads BRACELET ($44-$61 value) when you buy ANY Decorative Trollbeads Lock ($60-$86) at Suzie Q Studio in Calgary.

​Rae Parry, Director of Artist Relations for Beads of Courage Canada was on hand at our Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event to explain the Beads of Courage program to attendees of the event.

Rae is an incredible glass bead artisan herself and created all of the beads in the necklace that she’s wearing in the above photo-collage, including the whimsical “sock-monkey” bead… isn’t it sweet?

To hear about the Beads of Courage program, and to see Rae in action with her glass bead-making expertise, please check out the VIDEO below.

The proceeds from the sales of the custom glass beads that Mariela created will be going to Beads of Courage Canada and I’m happy to announce that $850.00 will be donated to this truly amazing program... A big “Thank You” to everyone who participated and generously donated to such a worthwhile cause!

Beads of Courage Canada from Beads of Courage-Canada on Vimeo.



A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q Studio for our Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! DECEMBER 14-16 ONLY, get a FREE Trollbeads BRACELET ($44-$61 value) when you buy ANY Decorative Trollbeads Lock ($60-$86) at Suzie Q Studio in Calgary.

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Thanks to everyone who entered our Trollbeads Glass Artisan PRIZE DRAW!

The WINNERS are as follows:

“Wishful Sky” Limited Edition Trollbeads Bracelet: Georgette F!

“Northern Lights” People’s Bead: Lynn Ann G.

Trollbeads Canvas Tote Bag: Liz G.

CONGRATULATIONS!




DECEMBER 14-16 ONLY at Suzie Q Studio in Calgary, get a FREE Trollbeads BRACELET ($44-$61 value) when you buy ANY Decorative Trollbeads Lock ($60-$86).



DECEMBER 14-16 ONLY at Suzie Q Studio in Calgary, get a FREE Trollbeads BRACELET ($44-$61 value) when you buy ANY Decorative Trollbeads Lock ($60-$86). A BIG Thank YOU to everyone who came to Suzie Q'sTrollbeads Glass Artisan Event and Beads of Courage Canada fundraiser! Suzie Q Studio has lots of TROLLBEADS special offers this weekend plus a huge assortment of gifty items: sparkle toques, leggings, Barefoot Venus and more so drop by for all your Christmas shopping.


As you can see, there are always a lot of fun things happening at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary.

Not only do we have lots of In-Store Trollbeads Specials, but we've also got a huge array of gift items -- Swarovski sparkle toques, Barefoot Venus beauty products, coffee mugs, Hotcakes Design Jewelry, purses, tote bags, pearly leggings and shawls, LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks / art journals -- for your last-minute Christmas shopping...

Crossroads Christmas Tree Gal, Elise, models our Swarovski Sparkle ToguesSuzie Q Studio carries Barefoot Venus Goddess Bags, Bath Bliss, Lip Bliss and more. Perfect for Stocking Stuffers,  Teacher & Hostess Gifts.ALL MUGS at Suzie Q Studio 50% OFF! Regular Prices $20 - $25.  While Quantities Last  Hotcakes Design Jewelry available at Suzie Q Studio in CalgaryAvailable at Suzie Q's -- tote bags, pearly leggings, shawls, purses and more. Perfectly unique Christmas gifts.Available at Suzie Q Studio -  LEUCHTTURM1917 Notebooks / Art Journals​

 

Suzie Q Studio is OPEN Friday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM... and there's lots of FREE PARKING too!

Hope to see you there this weekend.

~ Ho! Ho! Ho! Suzie Q   

 

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CALGARY'S HIDDEN GEM


The Crossroads Market Ltd. is Calgary's "Hidden Gem" of Shops, with tasty eats, as well as unique and eclectic "gifty" items, including
 Suzie Q Studio, of course!


Amber from BT Breakfast Television takes you on a tour of a small sampling of what’s in-store for you when you visit the Crossroads Market, FEATURING a VISIT with ME at my shop… Suzie Q Studio!

Amber from BT Breakfast Television takes you on a tour of a small sampling of what’s in-store for you when you visit the Crossroads Market, FEATURING a VISIT with ME at my shop… Suzie Q Studio! >>> Unique Holiday Finds at the Crossroads Market.

 
The Crossroads Market Ltd. is Calgary's "Hidden Gem" of Shops, with tasty eats, as well as unique and eclectic "gifty" items, including Suzie Q Studio, of course! Amber from BT Breakfast Television takes you on a tour of a small sampling of what's in-store for you when you visit the Crossroads --- plenty of FREE parking too! The Market is OPEN Friday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM.

You can also find lots of yummy treats at the Crossroads Market...

 

Meet the Oh-So-Lovely, Crossroads Christmas Tree Gal, Elise! Because she's outdoors selling her beautiful 🎄trees🎄, she decided to keep warm in style with a Suzie Q Swarovski SPARKLE Toque... Get yours (available in various colours) before they're all all gone! 

Meet the Oh-So-Lovely, Crossroads Christmas Tree Gal, Elise! Because she's outdoors selling her beautiful Christmas trees🎄, she decided to Keep Warm in Style with a Suzie Q Swarovski SPARKLE Toque... Get yours (available in various colours) before they're all all gone!  After doing your Xmas shopping at the Crossroads, you can visit Elise at the Crossroads Christmas Tree Lot to pick up your fresh and fab seasonal tree!

After doing your Xmas shopping at the Crossroads, you can visit Elise at the Crossroads Christmas Tree Lot to pick up your fresh and fab seasonal tree!

 

Every Saturday and Sunday for the month of December from 11am-3pm, The Crossroads Market will have Spin to Win outside the market office door -- maybe you'll win a Suzie Q Studio gift certificate!

 Every Saturday and Sunday for the month of December from 11am-3pm, The Crossroads Market will have Spin to Win outside the market office door.

 

The Crossroads Market also offers Kids Holiday Crafts every Saturday in December from 10am-12pm. Join them outside their office to make fun holiday crafts like: paper snowflakes, Christmas cards, button wreaths, ornaments, string art on paper plates & mini yarn toques.

The Crossroads Market also offers Kids Holiday Crafts every Saturday in December from 10am-12pm. Join them outside their office to make fun holiday crafts like: paper snowflakes, Christmas cards, button wreaths, ornaments, string art on paper plates & mini yarn toques.

 

Want more information? Check out The Crossroads Market website>>>

 

You can find all your last minute Christmas gifts and treats at The Crossroads Market in Calgary. It's Calgary's hidden gem... but maybe not for long.

Suzie Q Studio and The Crossroads Market are OPEN Friday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM... and there's lots of FREE PARKING too!

Hope to see you there this weekend.

~ Ho! Ho! Ho! Suzie    

 


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JUST IMAGINE...



... A TROLLBEADS GLASS BEAD, SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR YOU OR A LOVED ONE!

Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is having a fundraiser for Beads of Courage Canada on Saturday, December 1, from 10am - 4pm. It will be a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event with fabulous Trollbeads Special Offers and Sweet Treats too! Hope you can join us.


Join Trollbeads and Suzie Q Studio for an amazing display of creativity and talent to see how every glass Trollbeads comes to life!

At our GLASS ARTISAN EVENT on Saturday, December 1, 10am-4pm, Trollbeads Glass Artist, Mariela Chavez, will show you how a single flame is used to manipulate rods of glass in ways to create the exquisite colours, bubbles, stripes, flowers and patterns that Trollbeads are famous for. You will be mesmerized by the meditative flow of fire and molten glass!

During this event, Mariela will be creating 15 Custom-Designed Glass Trollbeads. You can work with Mariela to design a bead of your very own! 

What kind of glass bead would you have Mariela create for YOU?

Not sure what to ask for? You can always consult with Glass Artisan's Mariela's expert creativity; after all, she was trained by Trollbeads founder, Lise Aagaard, herself!



Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is having a fundraiser for Beads of Courage Canada on Saturday, December 1, from 10am - 4pm. It will be a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event with fabulous Trollbeads Special Offers and Sweet Treats too! Hope you can join us.


How can you be ONE of the "LUCKY 15" to have Trollbeads Custom-Designed glass bead created for YOU or a loved one?

FYI... Proceeds from the sale of the 15 Custom-Designed glass Trollbeads will be donated to Beads of Courage.

What is Beads of Courage about? Executive Director for Beads of Courage Canada, Victoria Plouffe explains the program in this heart-touching VIDEO:

 



The Custom-Designed Glass Artisan Trollbeads will be created throughout the day of the event on December 1st, approximately 3 beads/hour, and, just to let you know, they won't have a sterling silver core insert in them, which I think will make these creations all the more unique! 

If you'd like to be one of the "LUCKY 15" to have a glass Trollbead created just for you, here's the SCOOP...

• The COST of each of the 15 Custom-Designed Glass Trollbeads is a $50.00 Donation to Beads of Courage (if you wish to make a bit larger donation, it would be greatly appreciated!)

• Be ONE of the first of 15 Trollbeads Fans to email me with the FOLLOWING INFO at: suzie@suzieqbbb.com

1. Name

2. Phone #

3. Time of Day that you'd prefer to attend the event to consult with the Glass Artisan to create your bead OR if you have a flexible schedule and can attend anytime during the event. 

4. The amount that you wish to donate to Beads of Courage, $50.00 min.

5. Everyone who sends an email request to be ONE of the "Lucky 15" will receive a reply, either way.

GOOD LUCK!



Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is having a fundraiser for Beads of Courage Canada on Saturday, December 1, from 10am - 4pm. It will be a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event with fabulous Trollbeads Special Offers and Sweet Treats too! Hope you can join us.


For information about our AMAZING Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event SPECIAL OFFERS & PRIZES, please CLICK on this >>> LINK

Don’t miss this rare and wonderful chance to observe rods of coloured glass being heated, twisted and combined to create the unique glass Trollbeads you love, and to take advantage of some incredible TROLLBEADS $AVINGS, just in time for Holiday Gift Giving!

~ xo Suzie 😘💕❤️




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EVERY BEAD TELLS A STORY...



... OF STRENGTH, HONOUR AND HOPE, which sums up what Beads of Courage stands for.

If you don't already know, Beads of Courage is an innovative program that was founded in Tucson, Arizona (the heart of all things beads!). Today Beads of Courage supports chronically ill children in 6 international countries. Beads of Courage Canada was established in 2011 as a federally registered not-for-profit charity. Remarkably, Beads of Courage Canada is now in 10 hospitals with 27 unique programs throughout Canada.


Here's the Mission Statement for Beads of Courage:

"Caring for children coping with serious illness, their families and clinicians by helping them to RECORD, TELL and OWN their story of COURAGE through beads."

Because of my lifelong connection and passion for beads, Trollbead's main theme of "Every Bead Has A Story" and Beads of Courage's "Every Bead Tells a Story of Strength, Honour & Hope", I came up with an idea for our upcoming Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event. I decided to pull this trilogy of "Bead Love" together and donate the proceeds from Mariela's "You-Design" custom glass Trollbeads, which she'll create when she's here in Calgary at my shop, to Beads of Courage!

It seems to me to be the synergistic thing to do, and after reading through the story of Beads of Courage below, I hope you'll think so too.


In a nutshell, this explains a bit more of how the program works:

"What is the Beads of Courage Program? The Program is a resilience-based intervention designed to support and strengthen children and families coping with serious illness. Through the program members tell their story using colourful beads as meaningful symbols of courage that they receive to honour and acknowledge each step of their treatment journey. Beads are given according to a program specific program bead guide. For milestones in their treatment journey, they receive handmade one-of-a-kind glass beads that are donated by members of the International Society of Glass Bead-Makers (ISGB)."

For a more "visual" idea of the Beads of Courage program, please take a look at this touching and poignant VIDEO:

Beads of Courage Canada from Beads of Courage-Canada on Vimeo.

Isn't this video heart-warming and inspiring?


​​Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is having a fundraiser for Beads of Courage Canada on Saturday, December 1, from 10am - 4pm. It will be a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event! Hope you can join us.

Above is a photo of Kira, who appears in the video, along her bead journey! And the following are some stats to give you an idea of what the beads mean in Kira's very long necklace:

To date she has received...
6 star beads = surgeries
97 yellow beads = nights in the hospital
More than 140 black beads = needle pokes
7 red beads = blood transfusions
75 light green beads = test/scans (with more to come)
20 white beads = rounds of chemotherapy
98 rainbow beads = physiotherapy/prosthetic appointments (with many more to come)

Just to name a few!



​Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is having a fundraiser for Beads of Courage Canada on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10am - 4pm. It will be a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event! Hope you can join us.

Interested in getting involved in this wonderful program? Here's one way, if you enjoy making stuff...BEADS OF COURAGE DONATIONS.



​Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is having a fundraiser for Beads of Courage Canada on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10am - 4pm. It will be a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event! Hope you can join us.

If you're not a maker but you'd still like to contribute, please check out the Beads of Courage "CARRY A BEAD" program. It's a way to participate in a very cool way! Check it out by Clicking on this Link: CARRY A BEAD Program.



Beads of Courage Canada Wins Social Venture Partners Calgary Fast Pitch 2018

Recently, Executive Director for Beads of Courage Canada, Victoria Plouffe, was among the outstanding non-profits chosen to participate in "Fast Pitch 2018", which is an event for non-profits to make a donation pitch for their respective programs. Take a look at the Victoria's incredibly touching pitch that won over the hearts of the judges and attendees:







​Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is having a fundraiser for Beads of Courage Canada on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10am - 4pm. It will be a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event! Hope you can join us.


Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is having a fundraiser for Beads of Courage Canada on Saturday, December 1, from 10am - 4pm. It will be a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan Event! You'll have a rare and wonderful chance to see rods of coloured glass being heated, twisted and combined to create the gorgeous glass Trollbeads that you love, right before your eyes... and you can even be one of 15 Trollbeads Fans to get your own custom-designed glass Trollbead. I'll be letting everyone know next week how you can be one of those lucky 15 people, and support Beads of Courage Canada at the same time!

In addition to the glass bead making demonstration by Trollbeads' Glass Artisan, Mariela Chavez, there will be fabulous Trollbeads Special Offers, with Savings of up to 50+% OFF, and Sweet Treats too!

Hope you can join us on December 1st for this super-fun event. ~ Suzie💕❤️






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MEET MARIELA, GLASS ARTISAN...



On Saturday, December 1, from 10am - 4pm join us at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary for a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan event!




On Saturday, December 1, from 10am - 4pm join us at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary for a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan event! Don’t miss this chance to watch Trollbeads glass beads being created right before you. See colored rods of glass being heated, twisted and combined to create gorgeous Trollbeads  glass beads. Hope you can join us!

Mariela Chaves was taught the art of glass bead making by one of the founders of Trollbeads, Lise Aagaard.

Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Mariela joined the Trollbeads team in November of 2014. Apart from being a full-time employee at Trollbeads United States HQ, Mariela has dedicated herself to glass making and enjoys the artistry and personalization of creating unique glass beads. She finds tremendous inspiration for her glass bead making (also know as "lampworking) in her two kids, as well as Latin music and culture. “I enjoy the beauty behind working with glass and observing its beautiful nature. When demonstrating bead making with others I am able to pass on the love of creating a bead that speaks to each individual. Every bead truly has its own story”.


On Saturday, December 1, from 10am - 4pm join us at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary for a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan event! Don’t miss this chance to watch Trollbeads glass beads being created right before you. See colored rods of glass being heated, twisted and combined to create gorgeous Trollbeads  glass beads. Hope you can join us!

Don’t miss this chance to watch Mariela create Trollbeads glass beads right before your eyes. See coloured rods of glass being heated, twisted and combined to create gorgeous Trollbeads glass beads.


On Saturday, December 1, from 10am - 4pm join us at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary for a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan event! Don’t miss this chance to watch Trollbeads glass beads being created right before you. See colored rods of glass being heated, twisted and combined to create gorgeous Trollbeads  glass beads. Hope you can join us!


Here's a short preview of what you'll see...




On Saturday, December 1, from 10am - 4pm join us at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary for a special Trollbeads Glass Artisan event! Don’t miss this chance to watch Trollbeads glass beads being created right before you. See colored rods of glass being heated, twisted and combined to create gorgeous Trollbeads  glass beads. Hope you can join us!


Hope you can join us on Saturday, December 1, from 10am to 4pm at Suzie Q Studio. ~ xo Suzie ❤️


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SUZIE GOES BAREFOOT


I just got back from a short Thanksgiving trip to Kelowna and brought back a huge suitcase full of Barefoot Venus! It's a luscious line of botanically based beauty and personal care products made right in Kelowna. We'll have them all unpacked and set up for you by the time we open this weekend.... 


Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is now carrying the made-in-British Columbia, Barefoot Venus botanically based beauty and personal care products. Drop by to have a look and celebrate your inner Goddess!



 

Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is now carrying the made-in-British Columbia, Barefoot Venus botanically based beauty and personal care products. Drop by to have a look and celebrate your inner Goddess!


Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is now carrying the made-in-British Columbia, Barefoot Venus botanically based beauty and personal care products. Drop by to have a look and celebrate your inner Goddess!



Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary is now carrying the made-in-British Columbia, Barefoot Venus botanically based beauty and personal care products. Drop by to have a look and celebrate your inner Goddess!



Suzie Q Studio is located at the Crossroads Market, #145-2635 26 Ave. SE and OPEN Friday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM>>>Directions to Suzie Q Studio.

Hope you'll drop by Suzie Q's this weekend, and discover your inner goddess! ~  Suzie ❤️

 

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IRIS ONCE SAID...



... "Style is Attitude, Attitude, Attitude!"
 ~ IRIS APFEL
 

I adore Iris Apfel. To me, she is pure inspiration and the purses and tote bags that just arrived at Suzie Q Studio remind me of her bold, live-out-loud, "Iris Attitude"!

If you're not familiar with Iris Apfel, she is a wise, style icon who is well into her nineties and still going strong! To get a small taste of what she's all about, take a look at this fab VIDEO...





Just arrived at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary... purses, tote bags, leggings, shawls, art journals and more! Hope you'll drop by Suzie Q's this weekend and take a look!


Just arrived at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary... purses, tote bags, leggings, shawls, art journals and more! Hope you'll drop by Suzie Q's this weekend and take a look!


Just arrived at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary... purses, tote bags, leggings, shawls, art journals and more! Hope you'll drop by Suzie Q's this weekend and take a look!


Just arrived at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary... purses and tote bags! Drop by and take a look.


Just arrived at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary... purses, tote bags, leggings, shawls, art journals and more! Hope you'll drop by Suzie Q's this weekend and take a look!


Just arrived at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary... purses and tote bags! Drop by and take a look.



Just arrived at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary... purses, tote bags, leggings, shawls, art journals and more! Hope you'll drop by Suzie Q's this weekend and take a look!
Our new super-fab leggings are available in two styles: Pearls at the top to wear knee-high boots and maybe a shorter top to showcase the pearls and, pearls at the bottom of the leg, to wear a longer top and shoes or ankle boots... SWEET, or what?! These unique leggings are available in limited quantities though so pop by Suzie Q's soon for the best selection!

Here's a quick video tour of our new "gifty" items...



And to add to all our new gifty items, we've also got HOTCAKES!...

Suzie Q Studio in Calgary carries HOTCAKES DESIGN, a Deco-flavoured jewelry.  Each piece is an adventure in carving, vintage fun and style!  All Hotcakes pieces are hand-crafted, hand-polished and fun to wear, that are perfect to layer with other items in your collection! This unique jewelry is reminiscent of retro "Bakelite" from the first half of the 1900's.

Suzie Q Studio in Calgary carries HOTCAKES DESIGN, a Deco-flavoured jewelry.  Each piece is an adventure in carving, vintage fun and style!  All Hotcakes pieces are hand-crafted, hand-polished and fun to wear, that are perfect to layer with other items in your collection! This unique jewelry is reminiscent of retro "Bakelite" from the first half of the 1900's.


HOTCAKES DESIGN is Deco-flavoured jewelry and each piece is an adventure in carving, vintage fun and style!  All Hotcakes pieces are hand-crafted, hand-polished and fun to wear, that are perfect to layer with other items in your collection! This unique jewelry is reminiscent of retro "Bakelite" from the first half of the 1900's, without the highly collectible price points. BTW... we have additional Hotcakes pieces that aren't shown here, so please ask to see everything, if this collection is of interest for yourself, or a gift for a fun-loving friend!


There are lots of new treasures at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary... purses, tote bags, leggings, shawls, art journals and more! It's never too early to start your hunt for those unique holiday gifts.

Suzie Q Studio is located at the Crossroads Market, #145-2635 26 Ave. SE and OPEN Friday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM>>>
Directions to Suzie Q Studio.

Hope you'll drop by this weekend to take a look!  ~  Suzie ❤️





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DETAILS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE


NEW at Suzie Q's... LEUCHTTURM1917 notebooks. It's a German name and tricky to say, but like their tagline says, "DETAILS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE", and good-golly these notebooks are fabulous and available in oodles of colours too!





Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed in this non-stop digital world?  Maybe it's time to unplug and recharge with a digital detox, and a LEUCHTTURM1917 notebook is a great start. 

NEW at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary ... LEUCHTTURM1917 German leather notebooks. Whether you enjoy journaling, sketching, doodling or are a constant "list-maker", there's something incredibly soothing and decadent about taking some time out for yourself with actual "pen and paper". These gorgeous notebooks or journals are a great first step in your digital detox... they make great gifts too. Pop by Suzie Q Studio to check them out.
NEW at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary ... LEUCHTTURM1917 German leather notebooks. Whether you enjoy journaling, sketching, doodling or are a constant "list-maker", there's something incredibly soothing and decadent about taking some time out for yourself with actual "pen and paper". These gorgeous notebooks or journals are a great first step in your digital detox... they make great gifts too. Pop by Suzie Q Studio to check them out.

NEW at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary ... LEUCHTTURM1917 German leather notebooks. Whether you enjoy journaling, sketching, doodling or are a constant "list-maker", there's something incredibly soothing and decadent about taking some time out for yourself with actual "pen and paper". These gorgeous notebooks or journals are a great first step in your digital detox... they make great gifts too. Pop by Suzie Q Studio to check them out.

NEW at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary ... LEUCHTTURM1917 German leather notebooks. Whether you enjoy journaling, sketching, doodling or are a constant "list-maker", there's something incredibly soothing and decadent about taking some time out for yourself with actual "pen and paper". These gorgeous notebooks or journals are a great first step in your digital detox... they make great gifts too. Pop by Suzie Q Studio to check them out.NEW at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary ... LEUCHTTURM1917 German leather notebooks. Whether you enjoy journaling, sketching, doodling or are a constant "list-maker", there's something incredibly soothing and decadent about taking some time out for yourself with actual "pen and paper". These gorgeous notebooks or journals are a great first step in your digital detox... they make great gifts too. Pop by Suzie Q Studio to check them out.


NEW at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary ... LEUCHTTURM1917 German leather notebooks. Whether you enjoy journaling, sketching, doodling or are a constant "list-maker", there's something incredibly soothing and decadent about taking some time out for yourself with actual "pen and paper". These gorgeous notebooks or journals are a great first step in your digital detox... they make great gifts too. Pop by Suzie Q Studio to check them out.
NEW at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary ... LEUCHTTURM1917 German leather notebooks. Whether you enjoy journaling, sketching, doodling or are a constant "list-maker", there's something incredibly soothing and decadent about taking some time out for yourself with actual "pen and paper". These gorgeous notebooks or journals are a great first step in your digital detox... they make great gifts too. Pop by Suzie Q Studio to check them out.

NEW at Suzie Q Studio at the Crossroads Market in Calgary ... LEUCHTTURM1917 German leather notebooks. Whether you enjoy journaling, sketching, doodling or are a constant "list-maker", there's something incredibly soothing and decadent about taking some time out for yourself with actual "pen and paper". These gorgeous notebooks or journals are a great first step in your digital detox... they make great gifts too. Pop by Suzie Q Studio to check them out.



Whether you enjoy journaling, sketching, doodling or are a constant "list-maker" like I am, there's something incredibly soothing and decadent about taking some time out for yourself with actual "pen and paper", even if it's only for 10 or 15 minutes a day. It feels good. Try it. ~ xo Suzie ❤️




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A FAB IDEA!


 

Suzie Q Studio, Calgary's unique jewelry story, is introducing a new beady concept. Check back soon for more details. The 50% OFF SALE on all jewelry making supplies ends Sept 16/18 and these supplies will no longer be available at Suzie's shop -- this is your last chance to stock up so drop by soon.




••• BYE, BYE BEADIES... BYE, BYE! •••
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Get 'em while you can... before the BEADS ️FLY AWAY!!!  

All Beads and Jewelry-Making Supplies are 50% OFF* from September 7 - 16 only!

(*This offer isn't available on TROLLBEADS or Jewelry.)


Suzie Q Studio, Calgary's unique jewelry story, is introducing a new beady concept. Check back soon for more details. The 50% OFF SALE on all jewelry making supplies ends Sept 16/18 and these supplies will no longer be available at Suzie's shop -- this is your last chance to stock up so drop by soon.



Suzie Q Studio, Calgary's unique jewelry story, is introducing a new beady concept. Check back soon for more details. The 50% OFF SALE on all jewelry making supplies ends Sept 16/18 and these supplies will no longer be available at Suzie's shop -- this is your last chance to stock up so drop by soon.


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What's this all about???

 

I am launching a NEW BEADY CONCEPT. This means that all Jewelry-Making BEADS, COMPONENTS, CHAIN, etc., will no longer be available at Suzie Q Studio after September 16th. The "Beady Stuff" will return soon to the shop in a NEW FORMAT... YAY!

 

Here's Lynn to tell you more about this fabulous sale...

 


Check out this video for an ultra-easy necklace using CHAIN... perfect timing because all Suzie Q chain is on sale at 50% OFF, but only until September 16th... GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!  







Suzie Q Studio, Calgary's unique jewelry story, is introducing a new beady concept. Check back soon for more details. The 50% OFF SALE on all jewelry making supplies ends Sept 16/18 and these supplies will no longer be available at Suzie's shop -- this is your last chance to stock up so drop by soon.


DON'T MISS OUT on adding some unique beads, etc. to your Bead Stash!  

​Hope to see you this weekend at Suzie Q Studio.​ ~ xo Suzie ️  








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CHAIN-TASTIC!

 

​Beads & Components to make CHAIN-TASTIC jewellery like the gorgeous purse charm shown below are all on sale at Suzie Q Studio for 50% OFF, but ONLY until this Sunday, SEPTEMBER 16th when ALL jewelry-making supplies will be moving to my "off-site" studio as of SEPTEMBER 17th! 

FYI... Suzie Q Studio will continue at the Crossroads Market with a mix of new products & the "Beady Stuff" will eventually return to my shop in a new format - YAY! (BTW... "individual" beady items will NOT be available at "The Q" after September 16th so be sure to drop by this weekend to stock up!)

THIS WEEKEND (Sept 14-16/18)) is your last chance to stock up on your Kumihimo beads, leather & supplies, plus all our other jewelry-making supplies...findings, chain, beads, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS, and lots more -- ALL at 50% OFF! Hope to see you this weekend at Suzie's new Crossroads Market location in Calgary!

 

Check out the huge selection of chain we've got on sale...




Here's a sampling of what else is available on sale. Click here for lots more details: Sweet 16 Birthday Sale!



THIS WEEKEND (Sept 14-16/18)) is your last chance to stock up on your Kumihimo beads, leather & supplies, plus all our other jewelry-making supplies...findings, chain, beads, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS, and lots more -- ALL at 50% OFF! Hope to see you this weekend at Suzie's new Crossroads Market location in Calgary!



THIS WEEKEND (Sept 14-16/18)) is your last chance to stock up on your Kumihimo beads, leather & supplies, plus all our other jewelry-making supplies...findings, chain, beads, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS, and lots more -- ALL at 50% OFF! Hope to see you this weekend at Suzie's new Crossroads Market location in Calgary!



THIS WEEKEND (Sept 14-16/18)) is your last chance to stock up on your Kumihimo beads, leather & supplies, plus all our other jewelry-making supplies...findings, chain, beads, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS, and lots more -- ALL at 50% OFF! Hope to see you this weekend at Suzie's new Crossroads Market location in Calgary!



THIS WEEKEND (Sept 14-16/18)) is your last chance to stock up on your Kumihimo beads, leather & supplies, plus all our other jewelry-making supplies...findings, chain, beads, SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS, and lots more -- ALL at 50% OFF! Hope to see you this weekend at Suzie's new Crossroads Market location in Calgary!

Hope to see you this weekend at "The Q" at The Crossroads Market: #145-1235 26 Ave.SE... OPEN Friday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM!  It will be your last chance to stock up on all your jewelry-making supplies at 50% OFF!  ~ xo Suzie 😘💕❤








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A HEALTHY, HAPPY JEWELRY "HOW-TO"



Jewelry care guide from Suzie Q Studio, Calgary's unique jewelry store at the Crossroads Market. Suzie tells you how to care for your glass beads, and fine copper and silver jewelry.


Jewelry care guide from Suzie Q Studio, Calgary's unique jewelry store at the Crossroads Market. Suzie tells you how to care for your glass beads, and fine copper and silver jewelry.





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