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Christine Wright
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Professional artist, ametuer mom, long-time wife, dynamically disabled and generally just a weird person.
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American Craft Made has been around for 49 years! Don't miss it! @craftcouncil #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #AmericanCraftMadeBaltimore #americancraftcouncil #accbaltimore #makermade
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February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Check out this cool peridot necklace. Think spring! #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #peridot
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February 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Spring is coming soon - I promise! To get yourself in the mood and out of the winter blues, check out these flowerpot earrings! #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #springiscoming #flowers #3dbeadweaving
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February 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Ever wanted to try beadweaving? This workshop is a great place to start. Create a pretty beaded penwrap! #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #chestercountyartassociation
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February 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Join me and over 400 amazing artists at this year's American Craft Made in Baltimore! I will be there in booth #256. @craftcouncil #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #AmericanCraftMadeBaltimore #americancraftcouncil #accbaltimore #makermade
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January 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Blue Apatite is such a cool gemstone with its blue and green shades – gives me lots of excuses to mix different shades of beads! #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving
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January 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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This miniscarf features Adventurine beads. Personally I love the seafoam colored beads, and yes … it was an excuse to use them! #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving
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January 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Looking for a Valentine's day project? Learn how to beadweave and make a cool penwrap perfect for Valentine's day, even if it's a gift just for yourself! #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #chestercountyartassociation
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January 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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It's just over a month away! I'm beading like crazy getting ready for the 2026 American Craft Made Baltimore. @craftcouncil #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #AmericanCraftMadeBaltimore #americancraftcouncil #accbaltimore #makermade
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January 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Have you subscribed to my newsletter? You should! That's where I share coupon codes for upcoming markets. And you're in luck, life got in the way so the next issue is going out late. Sign up today and catch January's edition. #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving
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January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Next February I will be back at the American Craft Made show in Baltimore! This is one of the most respected and anticipated craft fairs in the United States. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this amazing show.
#prettyshinybeads #craftcouncil #ACC2026
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2026 American Craft Made Baltimore - American Craft Council
Now in its 49th year, American Craft Made Baltimore is a celebrated local institution that brings together over 400 artists, 10,000 attendees, and dozens of local partner organizations from across…
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December 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Wishing you joy and fun this holiday season! May you discover and make happy memories out of unexpected moments and may the stresses become future entertaining stories!
#prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #happyholidays
December 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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This tracks... and yes ... she probably could have used more...

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Archaeologists Found an Ancient Tomb Filled With the World’s Largest Collection of Beads
Most of the beads were still being worn by skeletons of some high-class women.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Do want to know where to find me next? You can sign up for my newsletter here that comes out about once a month-ish. Click here to sign up!
#prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #newsletter
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December 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Next February I will be back at the American Craft Made show in Baltimore! This is one of the most respected and anticipated craft fairs in the United States. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this amazing show. #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #craftcouncil
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December 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Thank you for a great 2025 season. I really appreciate all of the support you show me and other artists by visiting and shopping at our art fairs throughout the year! See you at ACC in 2026!
#prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #shoplocal #shopsmall #yesiamtheartist www.prettyshinybeads.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Is there a man in your life who loves to wear cool bowties? Check these out, and bonus … he will never need to know how to actually tie them!
#prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #bowtie #beadedbowtie #shopsmall #shophandmade
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December 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Looking for a gift for a crafty kid? I have some basic beadweaving kits that are perfect for beginners, including some for younger kids!
#prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #craftkits #peyote #perlerbeads
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December 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Looking for a fun activity? Come out to my Beaded Pen Wrap workshop at the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen! This is a great introduction to bead weaving, so if you've never tried it before, come out and give it a go.
#prettyshinybeads #craftkit #penwrap #peyote
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December 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Still looking for the perfect gift! There are still some shows going on before the holiday season as well as online. And if you're local enough, you might be able to arrange a pickup so you don't have to rely on squirrely shipping.
#prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #tariffs #shoplocal #shophandmade
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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THIS WEEKEND! Shop for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts will be at the Chester County Craft Guild's Holiday show this weekend at Ludwig's Corner Firehouse on December 6 and 7.
#prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #chestercountycraftguild #yesiamtheartist #shopsmall
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December 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Looking for a beadweaving workshop that features a fun, quick project? This in-person workshop will be taking place at the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen on December 13. Seats are limited, so sign up today!
#prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #craftkit #penwrap #peyote
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December 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Today and tomorrow! Come out to the A Bit of the Arts at the Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne! Shop from local artists, activities for the kids and listen to live music.
#prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #shopsmall #abitofthearts
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November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Come out to the A Bit of the Arts at the Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne this week on Friday and Saturday! Shop from local artists, activities for the kids and listen to live music.
#prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #shopsmall #abitofthearts
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November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Do want to know where to find me next? You can sign up for my newsletter here that comes out about once a month-ish. Click here to sign up! #prettyshinybeads #beadweaving #newsletter
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November 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM