Payment Methods
The easiest method to shop on this site is to use the Shopping Cart. Just click on the "Add to Cart" link for each item you wish to purchase. If you want more than one of an item, you can change the quantity in the Cart. In some cases the Cart will prompt you to select a size or color (e.g. "Gold" or "Silver"). When you have finished shopping, click on "View Cart/Checkout" at the bottom of any page that has products on it. You can then enter your name, address, and credit card information, plus any comments or instructions.
Credit card processing (provided by Paymentech) is completely safe, secure, and reliable. However, if for any reason you would prefer not to give credit card information you can send payment by mail to the address above, call the number above to place a phone order, or you can send payment using Paypal. If you choose to order through the mail or by Paypal, please add up the extended totals for each of your items, then add the appropriate shipping charge (in US dollars) as shown below.
Remember: this is a per order charge, not a per item charge, so if you order more than one item you are in effect getting free shipping for the additional items!
Shipping Policy
For domestic orders, we ship by Priority Mail or Express Mail, as selected by you in the shopping cart. For international orders, we usually ship by Priority Mail International, if this method is available to your country, but for very large (heavy) orders we may choose to ship by First Class Mail International.
We charge a flat rate per order, no matter how large the order. As of January 2010, our rates are as follows:
US Priority Mail: $6.85.
Priority Mail to Canada: $19.00
Priority Mail Worldwide: $26.00 (usually 1 - 2 weeks)
First Class Mail Worldwide: $14.00 (usually 3 - 4 weeks, varies by country)
US Express Mail: $24.50 (1 - 2 days)
For small orders to Canada and worldwide, we will try to ship by First Class International or in a Priority Mail flat-rate envelope. We will refund to you the difference between our flat rate and this less expensive method.
Returns Policy
You may return any item within thirty days for a full refund (less shipping). Returned items must be complete and undamaged, as you received them. If you are returning a kit all components must be in their original packaging - do not return a partially-assembled kit.
If you ordered by Credit Card we will issue a credit to your credit card account as soon as we receive the returned item. If you ordered by mail with a check or money order we will send you a refund check as soon as we receive the returned item.
Our Company
After many years designing and selling finished beaded jewelry, Linda began to sell kits in 2001. Over the years she has produced over three hundred different designs, both as beadweaving kits and as bead stringing kits. Once we have discontinued a kit, in most cases we offer the instructions for the kit for sale. Selling kits and instructions is our principal business, although we do offer a good selection of beads, findings, and other items for sale on the website as well. We do not offer a printed catalog--the website serves as our online catalog.
When you buy one of our kits, you do so with the understanding that you are buying an item that contains copyrighted material. You are making this kit for your own use or as a gift, and you are not to make copies of the kit for resale.
We make every effort to test each kit thoroughly before offering it for sale. If you believe you have found an error or omission, please notify us by email. We will remedy the situation as quickly as possible.
I have been captivated by beads for over 25 years. I began with bead embroidery and bead stringing, then shifted my focus to beadweaving. For the past six years, beading has been my full-time career. My company is called Wear Your Art, and was based in Santa Fe, New Mexico until this year, when we moved to Sandpoint, Idaho.
My finished jewelry has been exhibited in National and International shows such as the Fiber Arts Fiesta in San Diego. Many galleries across the country have represented my work. A few of them include the Hui No-eau Museum in Hawaii, and Nason-Williams, Handwoven Originals, and Char in Santa Fe. Collectors from around the world have purchased my unique beaded jewelry, thanks to exposure at many shows and galleries, and to my website.
Over the past few years, I have shifted from selling finished jewelry to sharing my skills and designs with others by teaching and writing. I have taught many workshops both locally and nationally, including Beading in Paradise 2001, Bead Expo 2001, Bead Expo 2002, and the Bead & Button Show 2002. I have written articles for Bead & Button and Beadwork Magazines. I will have three projects in two new books by Interweave Press: Beadwork Creates Necklaces, and Beadwork Creates Beaded Beads.
Drawing on my experience from a previous career as a technical writer/editor, I supplement my kits and my classes with exceptionally detailed and well-illustrated instructions.
I use a wide variety of techniques in my unique designs. I strive to go beyond jewelry into the realm of art to wear. I want my students to be proud to wear the jewelry that they create from my kits and workshops.
