Lydia works at the main counter of Let’s Bead!, where she brings a wealth of creative energy and years of jewelry making experience to share with our customers! An avid beader, she also specializes in wirework and polymer clay sculpture. She is passionate about Creative Writing and poetry, and of course her fur baby, Adelia the Cat!

Colleen Alex, an accomplished jewelry vendor at area arts and crafts shows joined Let’s Bead as counter help 6 years ago. Since then she has progressed steadily through the roles of Social Media Manager to Assistant Manager, and was recently promoted to Store Manager, where she works hard to rearrange the storefront and back office operations to meet her vision. Colleen is tireless in her ongoing efforts to master the intricacies of retail management and marketing at Let’s Bead!

Deborah Hartmann was hired in 2019 as the store’s Receiving Manager, and has since worn many hats at Let’s Bead! Her original duties included graphic design and editing of Let’s Bead Exclusive Kits, new kit proposal and design, email marketing, IT support, product photography and photo editing, and teaching classes, among numerous other responsibilities. She was given the additional title of Web Manager after designing and launching the store’s new Shopify e-commerce site.

The large display pieces you see in the store are also her work, including our giant gnome Gustaf; and she is the originator of our new Bracelet Bead Bar for children and adults!

Retired physician Beth Benson became the new owner of Let’s Bead! In 2016, when she purchased the store from previous owner and accomplished beader Jean York.

With a great eye for beautiful and trending things, Beth's passion for art, nature, and animals creates great designs and creative inspiration!