Ian's Bead Company

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I'm excited about my mom's book : Happy Dog: Caring For Your Dog's Body, Mind & Sprirt, which will be published in SeptemberMy mom's blog for her book: www.happydogland.blogspot.com

Order Ian's Bead Company T-Shirts and Fun Stuff
http://www.cafepress.com/iansbeadcompany

Ian's Bead Company has donated to these shelters, rescues and animal organizations:

TRIO ANIMAL FOUNDATION

www.trioanimalfoundation.org

Chicago Animal Care & Conrol:

www.cityofchicago.org

Friends of Chicago Animal Care & Control: 

www.fcacc.org/F.A.C.C./Home.html

Dogs Deserve Better:

www.dogsdeservebetter.com/home.html

Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue:

http://www.shibarescue.org/

New Leash on Life Website
www.nlol.org/chicago

Small Dog Adoption in Plantation, FL.  Ian adopted his AMAZING dog Shadow from this rescue: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/FL564.html

TV & News Coverage

Ian's Bead Company has been featured on TLC’s Fashionably Late with Stacy London, The Martha Stewart Show, WGN's Spike O'Dell's Morning Show, Steve Dale's Pet Central, Pet Talk with Harriosn Forbes and NBC5's Art Norman's Chicago and in the Chicago Tribune, Chicagoland , Chicago Parent Magazine and Modern Dog Magazine. 

Ian is back on the DOGGY DIVA radio show: Listen to the 12-5-09 broadcast fast forward to minute 13:50.

Read about Ian in the March 2009 issue of Dog Fancy magazine

Read about Ian in the August issue of Chicago Parent Magazine:

 Hear Ian on Pet Talk with Harrison Forbes:  www.harrisonforbes.com/podcasts.html  Go to the May 24th 10:00 am poscast.  Ian comes on at approx. minute 22. 

Ian on Steve Dale's Pet Central Radio Show on WGN 710 AM.  Ian and friends appeared on the show on April 27, 2008. (coming soon)

Ian on Fashionably Late with Stacy London (viedo coming soon)

Ian on WGN's Spike O'dell Morning Show (audio coming soon)

Ian on the Martha Stewart Show
Ian on NBC 5
Chicagoland Tails May Issue (scroll down)
New Leash on Life Article
Ian in the Chicago Sun Times
Ian in the Chicago Sun Times
Ian on Channel 20 (QuickTime movie)

Ian appeared on the front page of the Chicago Tribune’s Tempo section on July 24, 2007.


Ian's 1st radio appearance on Spike O'Dell

Modern Dog Magazine, Fall 2007 Issue, Ian appears on Page 16 (available at Barnes & Noble, Borders and fine pet boutiques).  www.moderndogmagazine.com

Send Us an Email 

kerosene@aol.com

NEXT SALE: SEPT. 23, 2010 at FCACC's BIG NIGHT Celebruty Chef Event!!

Join Ian, Chef Jackie Shen and Ian's Bead Company at the Friends of Animal Care & Control's Annual BIG NIGHT Fundrasier.

INFORMATION: CLICK HERE

Thursday, September 23, 2010

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall
    78 East Washington, Chicago, IL

Tickets: $85

Join fellow Chicago animal supporters celebrating "Big Night" the sixth annual celebrity chefs event--an evening of great food prepared by more than a dozen of Chicago's most renowned chefs.  The evening also features an open bar, music by the Geof Bradfield Trio,  a spectacular silent auction, and an exciting live auction that features a diamond necklace, courtesy of Sidney Garber Jewelers.

BIG NIGHT sale

Ian and his friends raised $1660 for the Friends of Animal Care and Control at the Big Night event on September 9, 2009.

DECEMBER 6, 2009 Cooking Class and Craft Sale at RED LIGHT restaurant

Join Ian's Bead Company and Chef Jackie Chen for a cooking demonstration and holiday craft sale to benefit Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control.

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009
Time: Noon (Registration begins at 11:30 am)
Place: Red Light Restaurant, 820 W. Randolph, Chicago
Info: 312-733-8880

Latest News

HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE On September 9, 2009 Ian and his friends will set up shop at Chicago Animal Care and Control's BIG NIGHT EVENT on 9/1/09 from 6:30 -9:00 pm at the Chicago Cultural Center. Click for information on the event. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Friends of Animal Care and Control!

Here is Ian talking about the book, Kids Making a Difference for Animals:

Ian and Ian's Bead Company is featured in the new book KIDS MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR ANIMALS. Click here to see the book.

Check out the article about Ian and Ian's Bead Company in the March 2009 issue of Dog Fancy-page 14. 

CRAFT SALE: 11:30 am, Sunday, February 8th at Red Light Restaurant in Chicago.  Ian and his friends will join Executive Chef Jackie Shen for a cooking lesson and craft sale.  More Details click here! Call 312-733-8880.

IAN AND HIS FRIENDS RAISED $300 for Friends of Animal Care and Control at the event.

 

 

Ian's Bead Company

10 year old Ian combines his love of dogs with his love of craft making to help animal charities, such as Chicago Animal Care & Control, New Leash on Life (Chicago), Small Dog Adoption (Plantation, FL) and others. 

After selling beaded jewelry and accessories from a stand in front of a friend's house, seven year old Ian decided to donate the proceeds (about $12) to New Leash on Life.  Ian's Bead Company was born after the Kiehl's Chicago store offered to host a craft sale for Ian in December 2006.  Ian's held his first official sale at the Kiehl's store in December 2006 and raised over $200.  Many of his friends asked to help and now, over 30 kids are involved in this community service project.  These elementary school aged kids have raised well over $21,000

Every dollar raised by Ian's Bead Company is donated to animal welfare organizations, such as the Trio Animal Foundation, Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control, New Leash on Life, , Small Dog Adoption (Plantation, FL) and others.  The community minded kids of Ian's Bead Company have helped many animals!

Ian's Bead Company has vastly expanded its product line and the crafts for purchase now include: fancy beaded jewelry, stationery, hand drawn cards, key chains, hair accessories, magnets, bookmarks, vases and holiday themed items.  All the products are hand crafted by Ian and his friends.

Ian's Bead Company welcomes donations of craft supplies. Indeed, many businesses and individuals have supported Ian's Bead Company by donating supplies and services. (See below).

Thank you to the following companies and individuals that have donated supplies and services:

Upcoming Sales

Sunday Dec. 6th at Red Light Restaurant, 820 West Randolph, Chicago

12 noon

Join Chef Jackie Shen for a holiday cooking demonstration and purchase Ian's Bead Company crafts. The event benefits Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control. Info: 312-733-8880

 SEE YOU  September 9, 2009 for the next holiday sale! Ian and his friends will be setting up shop at Chicago Animal Care and Control's BIG NIGHT FUNDRAISER:

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Time: 6:30 - 9 pm

Place: The Chicago Cultural Center

Preston Bradley Hall
78 East Washington
Chicago, IL

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://fcacc1.eventbrite.com/

In the meantime, Ian's Bead Company will fill special orders via email:  info@iansbeadcompany.com

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Ian and his elves are working hard to bring you a huge variety of jewelry and holiday crafts.  Several artists have donated jewelry and other items which will also be for sale.  EVERY DOLLAR RAISED is donated directly to New Leash on Life!

Date: COMING IN DECEMBER 2008
Time: 12- 4 pm
Place: Kiehl's, 907 W. Armitage, Chicago (773-665-2515)
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Kiehl's will package your Ian's Bead Company purchases in their holiday gift wrap! Receive a raffle entry to win fabulous Kiehl’s products with every purchase from Ian’s Bead Company!

Holiday Cards for Sale

Ian and his elves have been drawing all summer. Over 10 designs are available (Christmas, Hanukkah or general holiday).  Cards are printed on card stock and include an envelope.  Cards are $2 each of 4 for $7.

Contact info@iansbeadcompany.com to place your order or purchase the cards at the following stores:

If you'd like to be alerted about upcoming sales, send an email to info@iansbeadcompany.com and we'll add you to our list.

Friends of Ian's Bead Company

Special Thanks

 

Ian would like to thank Stacy London and her staff for having him on the FABULOUS new TLC show: Fashionably Late with Stacy London.  Thanks for all the surprises too!  Watch the show to see what happened!

Ian and the animals at New Leash on Life would like to thank Martha Stewart and Kiehl’s for their very generous contributions of $1,000 each.

Products

These are samples of Ian's Bead Company products. Please contact info@iansbeadcompany.com for information on purchasing.

Necklaces
Necklaces

 

Notecards                          Paper Flowers
                                             Hand-Painted Vases

Notecards & Flowers

 

Hair Accessories & Pins
Hairpins

 

Past Sales

At their May 3, 2008 sale, Ian and his friends raised $974!  This is an especially impressive number since the weather was terrible.  Thanks to everyone who came to the sale and made purchases!  Also, a big thank you to Kiehl's who so generously donated their space and help to the sale!  An extra big thank you to Nora Shafer of Unicoi Studios who generously donated her time, talent and art studio for a craft party where Ian and his friends made many of the crafts for sale. Finally, Ian would like to thank all his friends (and their parents!) who helped make crafts and/or sell:  Olivia, Lauren, Emily, Charlie, Nicholas, Leah, Jackson, Justin, Simran, Lucy, Molly, Gemma, Samantha, Rachel, Katie J. and Ana! 

At their December 8, 2007 sale, Ian and his friends raised $2000!  Thank you to all of the people who made purchases. In addition, Ian wants to thank everyone at the Chicago Kiehl's store for hosting his sale and for all their hard work and help! Thanks Michael, Cassie, Ryan, Pam, Christopher, Andrew and Meghan! Finally, Ian would like to thank all of his friends who helped make crafts and worked hard at the sale: Olivia, Chloe, Trey, Lauren, Katie J., Becca, Margaret, Emily,   Katie K, Charlie, Lena, Mara, Antonio, Nicholas, Leah, Jackson, Justin, Simran, Devin, Lucy, Molly, Miles, Tatiana, Gemma, Samantha and Rachel.

At their May 5, 2007 craft sale, Ian and his friends raised $1283. Thank you to all of the people who made purchases. Ian wants to send a special thank you to Mary who came to the sale all the way from Denver, CO! In addition, Ian wants to thank everyone at the Chicago Kiehl's store for hosting his sale and for all their hard work and help! Thanks Michael, John, Cassie, Alecia , Ryan, Pam and Meghan! Finally, Ian would like to thank all of his friends who helped make crafts and worked hard at the sale: Olivia, Lauren, Eleanor, Katie K , Charlie, Jonny , Lena, Antonio, Griff , Jackson, Justin, Simran , Devin and Lucy.