Archive for March, 2009

Top Selling, Most Popular Trollbeads

March 29th, 2009

I pulled a report today that I found to be very interesting. Top Selling Beads for the last quarter. There is a difference between the top selling online and top selling instore.

In Store Top Sellers:
1. Earth
2. Wine Harvest
3. Green Turquoise Silver Trace
4. Diamond Bead, White
5. Three Siblings

Online Store Top Sellers:
1. Forget Me Not
2. Lotus
3. Snowflake
4. Troll
5. Zanzibar

To what do we owe these differences? 2 out of the 5 in store sales are silver beads, and all 5 of the online top sellers are silver beads. Very interesting. Any ideas out there?

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How do I clean my Trollbeads?

March 25th, 2009

We always recommend that you clean your beads with a silver polishing cloth. Using anything else could potentially be harmful some of your other beads like beads with pearls, precious stones, and amber. The more you wear your bracelet the shinier it will stay! I have just added Trollbead Polishing Cloths to www.TrollbeadsNow.com. They are inexpensive and are a total must have.   Check them out online http://trollbeadsnow.com/accessories/trollbead-polishing-cloth.html

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Our Youngest Trollie!!

March 23rd, 2009

“Mommy is there one to fit me?”  
3 year old Edana joined her Mom at our store this weekend and picked herself out a tiny little Trollbeads Bracelet with a Rose Ribbon bead!   Edana’s Mom and her Auntie have Trollbeads Bracelets and now Edana has her very own bracelet to match.   Even our smallest bracelet is a tad large on her, but like we always say, it’s best to get them too big so you have enough space to fill it up with beads!

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Because everyone likes to get Flowers!

March 19th, 2009
I often buy myself flowers, mostly to brighten up the kitchen, or because I just can resist the beauty of them when I see them in the grocery store.   Today I think I’ll get myself some flowers that will last a little longer and brighten up my bracelet instead!  The Trollbeads line has loads of beads with flowers on them – here are a few that I am considering adding to my bracelet.  

Hydrangea.  The meaning of a Hydrangea flower is “Thank you for understanding”.   Also interpreted as a note to our chequing account, “Thank you for understanding my addiction.”
Lotus.  The meaning of Lotus flower is: “Mystery and Truth”.  Also interpreted as “There is no Mystery, I’m a Trollie”.
Rose.  Each colour of rose has a different meaning, but I like this one: “I love you still and always will.”  Also interpreted as, “An unconditional love for my Trollbeads”. 
Forget-Me-Not.  The meaning of the Forget-Me-Not is defined as “Faithful love”.  Also interpreted as “Me-Not-Forget my Trollbead bracelet at home”.  

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Inspiration – Summer Trollbeads Bracelet

March 18th, 2009
An obviously very design savy customer created this bracelet this week.  The colour combination is captivating and I really wanted to share it with you guys!
I absolutely LOVE this bracelet!!  
I want to see pictures of your bracelets, join my Facebook group – “Trollbeads Fans Canada” and upload your pictures of your bracelets!

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My Trollbeads Bracelet

March 17th, 2009
I often have people asking me to send them a picture of my bracelet.  As I was taking picture of another bracelet today, I figured I should snap a quick one of my own.   I’ve kept my bracelet fairly simple and have chosen to go with the color-silver-color-silver theme.  Each silver bead has a personal meaning to me and I look at them often to remind me of that meaning.  

Clockwise from the top:
Flower Dichroic Lock, Silver Stopper, Antique Flower, Endless, Lavender Prism, Unity, Dichroic Ice, Wine Harvest, Purple Bud, Three Siblings, Purple Flower, Cherub, Blue Fizz, Faith-Hope-Charity, Turquoise Prism, Silver Stopper.  

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Decorate your computer with Trollbeads!

March 12th, 2009

The European website for Trollbeads offers a section with some really cool information, including wallpapers for your computer monitor! 

Follow the link to download your own wallpaper and succesfully Troll your desktop!

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Follow me on Twitter!

March 11th, 2009

The newest form of social networking and marketing is called Twitter.   Follow me on Twitter for daily updates and Trollbead information.  
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Themed Trollbead Bracelets, starter bracelets

March 9th, 2009
Is anyone out there collecting Trollbeads to create a themed bracelet?  I have seen all different sorts of bracelets and I wonder what the most common way to create a bracelet is.   Some people do colour themes, some do mostly silver, some are all glass beads.  What is yours?   
I created a “Cat Lovers” theme bracelet today.  I love it!  

From left to right:  Ball of Yarn, Fur Animal, Big Cat, Grey Wolf, Kitten.
You can purchase this starter bracelet online at http://trollbeadsnow.com/meow.html

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Assorted Glass Beads, Unique Beads and One of a Kind Beads

March 5th, 2009

New Unique Beads have arrived!  Check out my personal favourite of the last batch… it reminds me of Shrek!  

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