A big thank you to all of the wonderful contestants!
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Our Beading Contest
Monday, October 31st, 2011CARNELIAN: Gem of Flesh
Thursday, July 7th, 2011This semi-precious gemstone is a type of chalcedony, and a part of the Silica group of minerals, along with its agate and quartz cousins.
Its characteristic warm red, orange and yellow hues come from the presence of iron oxide within the stone.
The name Carnelian is comes from the word Latin word for flesh, caro, in reference to the flesh-tone that can be found in some carnelian specimens.
This stone is no stranger to fame. It use in jewelry and décor has been traced all the way back to the 4th millennia BC.
A valued tool in crystal healing, this crimson gem is used to stimulate the metabolism, enhance creativity, and relieve tension and stress.
Beware of imposters: Chalcedony is often dyed to resemble carnelian. If the color is suspiciously uniform throughout a strand of beads (the beads lack the natural range of colors from yellow to orange and red), or there appears to be settled dye in the cracks within the stone, it is most likely dyed.
Click the image above to see our selection of carnelian beads and jewelry.
Next top BEADER! 2011, July 31st
Thursday, June 2nd, 2011Join us
here at South Sun
on Sunday, July 31st for our Jewelry-making contest!
Shop, eat, and make jewelry for a chance to WIN BIG!
3rd place winner will receive a $100.00 ‘Shopping Spree’
South Sun Certificate!
2nd place winner will receive a $250.00 ‘Shopping Spree’ South Sun Certificate!
And the GRAND PRIZE winner will receive a $500.00 ‘Shopping Spree’ South Sun Certificate!
So Here’s How It’s Going To Work:
Signing up:
• There is no entry fee, but you must sign up in advance to be eligible
(This can be done by calling (858) 309-5050 or coming into the store).
Materials:
• Come in between 10am – 2pm on July 31st when two surprise bead aisles and our entire findings room will be open in the store to buy your materials. Only these may be used for the contest. There will be a discount of 50% on your materials.
• Please bring your own tools & beading boards/mats.
Start Your Beading!
• 3pm sharp on July 31st: Let the beading BEGIN! Contestants will have three hours in the store to complete all projects.
• You will be able to get up twice to buy any extra materials you need.
• When the clock hits 6pm, tools down!
• From 6pm to 7pm enjoy free wine, cheese and other snacks while judges deliberate.
• WINNERS will be announced at 7:00pm!
Terms and Conditions:
• Only one entry per contestant. OPEN TO EVERYONE.
• Entries made or partially-made before or after the allotted in-store assembly period will not be accepted.
• Only materials purchased during the allotted shopping period may be used in the entry piece.
• Entries will be judged by the South Sun management team based on:
Originality of design
Complexity of design
Use of color
Quality of execution
• Winners will be announced at 7:00pm on July 31st and the winning items will be displayed in store.
FINE BEAD SALE!!
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
Precious and Semi-Precious Fine Gemstone Beads.
Friday, April 15th to Friday April 22nd
South Sun is offering INCREDIBLE savings on brand new HIGH QUALITY precious and semi-precious gemstone beads, including Emerald, Ruby, Peru Opal, and Ametrine.
40% off for Malachite members!
65% off for Ruby members!
Finally get those beautiful gems you’ve had your eye on for so long, or discover new divine ones you never knew existed!
This is a ONE WEEK ONLY special event!
Once they’re gone, they’re not coming back so DON’T MISS OUT!!
We Love Easter!!
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011We Love Easter!
Visit us between Thursday April 21st and Saturday April 23rd and receive a FREE Easter Egg with a prize inside!
Prizes include:
$2 OFF, $5 OFF, $50 OFF, Free Ruby Membership, Free Class, or a Free Strand of Czech Glass!
Plus, each day someone will win the Grand Prize of a $100 gift card*!
We even have FREE candy and toys for the little ones!
Enjoy this festive weekend with us!
Can’t make it to the store?
No problem, visit us online and participate on our EASTER Raffle! from Thursday April 21st to Sunday April 24th.
Prizes include
$2 OFF, $5 OFF, $50 OFF, Free Ruby Membership,
Free Class, or a Free Strand of Czech Glass
And one lucky player will win the Grand Prize of our Easter BASKET full of displays, tools and wire, with a value of over $200
Everyone’s a winner**!
* Valid in-store only
** Minimum $75 required to participate in online raffle. Winners will be
announced on Monday April 25th
San Diego Car Wash
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010Workin’ at the car wash, yeah workin at the car wash!
To help raise some money for a local school, Promise Charter School, we’re holding a car wash fundraiser in our parking lot on Saturday, 11/06/10. Bring your car between 10:00am and 4:00pm, make a small donation, and the kids will give you a big fat coupon to our store, for 50% off your whole purchase.
Also, when you use this coupon, we’ll donate 10% of your purchase to Promise Charter School. Did you ever think you could be so helpful just by shopping with us?
These kids are going to love you!
Beading Contest – March 2010 Winners
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010We had nearly 300 entries in our necklace contest!
Of those, our judges made the tough decision of picking the top 30 finalists. Our customers voted and decided the three winners. See below for images of all the winners and finalists.
The winners are:
1st place – Shirley Moyer (#256)
2nd place – Judi Krajkiewcz (#150)
3rd place – Ann Reynolds (#217)
South Sun Donates $10,000 to Breast Cancer Research
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
South Sun has done it again! In an act of great charity, the owner of South Sun Products has just donated $10,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Fund.
In honor of those who have family or loved ones suffering from this illness, or who have themselves dealt with the extreme misfortune of fighting breast cancer, we will continue to do what we can to aide and help breast cancer research, treatment, and prevention.
Many of our customers are women who understand the meaning of the pink ribbon. We hope to inspire all beaders, male or female, to do what they can as well and make a donation to this marvelous fund.
Bead & Banter Beading Circle: Monday Evening 10-15-07
Sunday, October 14th, 2007
Greetings Beading Community,
Now that we have those awesome classrooms in our possesion, the “Good Times Team” at South Sun is trying to push the level of F-U-N to all new heights.
This Monday October 15, 2007 at 5:30pm, in an effort to provide sanctuary to all those fearful of Monday Night Football and in need of a place to bead, South Sun is having its “Bead & Banter”. Bring everything you will need to create and construct, your favorite beading friends and join us! South Sun will provide the snacks; you bring the fun.
Most sincerely,
The Beady Eyed Blogger
Bead & Banter: Monday October 15
Saturday, October 13th, 2007Greetings Beading Community,
Now that we have those awesome classrooms in our possesion, the “Good Times Team” at South Sun is trying to push the level of F-U-N to all new heights.
(notice the exponential growth of FUN as activities increase. It’s science.)
This Monday October 15, 2007 at 5:30pm, in an effort to provide sanctuary to all those fearful of Monday Night Football and in need of a place to bead, South Sun is having its first official “Bead & Banter”. Bring everything you will need to create and construct, your favorite beading friends and join us! South Sun will provide the snacks; you bring the fun.
Most sincerely,
The Beady Eyed Blogger
