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Marilyn Gardiner Kits

 


Marilyn Gardiner is a teacher with passion and flair.

Marilyn loves to learn about beads and beading. Originally she taught herself beading techniques, using books, the internet, and trial and error. She is an active member of the Toronto Bead Society, and the Grand River Bead Society, and attends the annual Texas Beaders' Retreat in Temple, TX.

A retired teacher and school board computer consultant, and former partner in a graphic design firm, she brings her experience to the kits she designs to make them clear and easy to follow. Her kits feature clear, step-by-step directions and are illustrated with understandable diagrams.

Marilyn is one of our feature instructors and classes are offered on an ongoing basis.

Crystal Hugs Bracelet — Everything you need for a sparkly bracelet

Skill Level: Beginner
Stitch: Right Angle Weave
Includes:

  • easy-to-follow, detailed step-by-step and illustrated instructions
  • Swarovski crystals in 3 sizes and colours
  • Japanese seed beads and sterling jump rings to attach the clasp
  • silver-plated ball and socket clasp
  • nylon beading thread
  • beading needles #10
  • Thread, clasp and needles included
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Bracelet Crystal Hugs - Sapphire (1)
A beginner project featuring right-angle weave. Includes everything you need (Except the scissors to cut the thread! We think you might already have a pair of those! )
Price: $43.99
Approximate US Price $39.99
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Bracelet Crystal Hugs - Amethyst (1)
A beginner project featuring right-angle weave. Includes everything you need (Except the scissors to cut the thread! We think you might already have a pair of those! )
Price: $43.99
Approximate US Price $39.99
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Bracelet Crystal Hugs - Jet (1)
A beginner project featuring right-angle weave. Includes everything you need (Except the scissors to cut the thread! We think you might already have a pair of those! )
Price: $43.99
Approximate US Price $39.99
Quantity:
 

Drippy Triangle Necklace

Skill Level: Beginner
Stitch: Brick Stitch
Beads: Japanese cubes, seed beads, and fire-polished crystals

Thread, clasp and needles included

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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Drippy Triangle Necklace - Jet/White
Brick stitch w cubes and crystals.
Price: $25.99
Approximate US Price $16.54
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Drippy Triangle Necklace - Crystal/Purple
Brick stitch w cubes and crystals.
Price: $25.99
Approximate US Price $16.54
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Drippy Triangle Necklace - Bronze/Gold
Brick stitch w cubes and crystals.
Price: $29.99
Approximate US Price $19.08
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Southwest Charm Bracelet

Skill Level: Beginner Plus
Stitch: Peyote Stitch
Beads: Delicas in 3 colours.

Thread, clasp and needles included

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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Southwest Charm Bracelet - Black/ Purple/Silver
Intermediate beginner, Peyote Stitch, in Delicas in 3 colours.
Price: $18.99
Approximate US Price $17.26
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Southwest Charm Bracelet - Olive/ Squash/Lemon-Lime
Intermediate beginner, Peyote Stitch, in Delicas in 3 colours.
Price: $18.99
Approximate US Price $17.26
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Southwest Charm Bracelet - Topaz/ Blue/Cream
Intermediate beginner, Peyote Stitch, in Delicas in 3 colours.
Price: $18.99
Approximate US Price $17.26
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Diagonal Obsession

Skill Level: Beginner
Stitch: Peyote Stitch
Beads: Large Delicas in 3 colours. Swarovski™ crystal button and matching beads for the clasp.

Thread, clasp and needles included

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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Diagonal Obsession - Navy/ Blue/Silver
Large Delicas in 3 colours. Swarovski? crystal button and matching beads for the clasp.
Price: $33.99
Approximate US Price $30.90
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Diagonal Obsession - Olive/ Topaz/Gold
Large Delicas in 3 colours. Swarovski? crystal button and matching beads for the clasp.
Price: $33.99
Approximate US Price $30.90
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Diagonal Obsession - Metallic Blue/Aqua/Silver
Large Delicas in 3 colours. Swarovski? crystal button and matching beads for the clasp.
Price: $33.99
Approximate US Price $30.90
Quantity:
 
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Diagonal Obsession - Black/ Red/Silver
Large Delicas in 3 colours. Swarovski? crystal button and matching beads for the clasp.
Price: $33.99
Approximate US Price $30.90
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  Arabian Nights — Beaded Bead

  • Skill Level: Beginner Plus
  • Stitch: Tubular Square Stitch
  • Easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step and illustrated directions
  • Japanese seed beads in 5 sizes and colours, seedbeads, delicas, cube beads
  • Nymo™ Thread
  • Beading needles

 

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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Arabian Nights: A Beaded Bead - Gold Iris/Deep Blue
A beaded bead - how appropo is that? Includes everything you need to make this handsome beaded bead, and to get you into the groove. Includes 16 in gold-filled Venetian box chain to wear it on.
Price: $29.99
Approximate US Price $27.26
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Arabian Nights: A Beaded Bead Bracelet - Gold Iris/Deep Blue
Includes the all the beads, clasp, thread and needle as well. What a fabulous bracelet!
Price: $28.99
Approximate US Price $26.35
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Arabian Nights: A Beaded Bead Necklace - Gold Iris/Deep Blue
Also includes the gold beading wire, the Speeder Beader needle, and the magnetic clasp. The best of both worlds!
Price: $29.99
Approximate US Price $27.26
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  Stairway Choker Necklace

  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Stitch: Square Stitch
  • Easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step and illustrated directions
  • Full-colour illustrations and graphs
  • Review sheets for square stitch and diagonal square stitch
  • Japanese seed beads
  • Necklace clasp and extender
  • Nymo™ Thread
  • Beading needles, #10 & #12
  • Bonus: Tips & Techniques sheet

 

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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Stairway Choker - Black & Silver
Skill level: intermediate. Square Stitch on the diagonal makes this lovely stairway to a heavenly look. Japanese seed beads.
Price: $25.99
Approximate US Price $23.63
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Stairway Choker - Navy Iris, Crystal, Olivine
Skill level: intermediate. Square Stitch on the diagonal makes this lovely stairway to a heavenly look. Japanese seed beads.
Price: $25.99
Approximate US Price $23.63
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Stairway Choker - Bronze, Cream, Apricot
Skill level: intermediate. Square Stitch on the diagonal makes this lovely stairway to a heavenly look. Japanese seed beads.
Price: $25.99
Approximate US Price $23.63
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  Hugs and Kisses Bracelet

  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Stitch: Right Angle Weave
  • Easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step and illustrated directions
  • Fire polished crystals
  • Japanese Delica Beads
  • Crystals (4mm)
  • Thread
  • Toggle clasp
  • Beading needles

 

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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Hugs & Kisses Bracelet - Jet/Gold
Right-angle weave of fire-polish crystals, with delica pattern woven over the top. Very delicate and striking.
Price: $21.99
Approximate US Price $19.99
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Hugs & Kisses Bracelet - Sapphire/ Silver
Right-angle weave of fire-polish crystals, with delica pattern woven over the top. Very delicate and striking.
Price: $21.99
Approximate US Price $19.99
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Hugs & Kisses Bracelet - Emerald/ silver
Right-angle weave of fire-polish crystals, with delica pattern woven over the top. Very delicate and striking.
Price: $21.99
Approximate US Price $19.99
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Hugs & Kisses Bracelet - Amethyst/ Mulberry
Right-angle weave of fire-polish crystals, with delica pattern woven over the top. Very delicate and striking.
Price: $21.99
Approximate US Price $19.99
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Hugs & Kisses Bracelet - Gold/Gold
Right-angle weave of fire-polish crystals, with delica pattern woven over the top. Very delicate and striking.
Price: $21.99
Approximate US Price $19.99
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Hugs & Kisses Bracelet - Burgundy/ Garnet
Right-angle weave of fire-polish crystals, with delica pattern woven over the top. Very delicate and striking.
Price: $21.99
Approximate US Price $19.99
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  Day's End Bracelet

  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Stitch: Tubular Brick Stitch
  • Easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step and illustrated directions
  • Large Japanese seedbeads (8/0)
  • Small Japanese seedbeads (11/0)
  • Firepolish crystals
  • Silver metal round oval beads
  • Flat black oval beads
  • Toggle clasp
  • Thread
  • Beading needles

 

 

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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Day's End Bracelet - Gray/ Silver/ Black/ Amethyst
Twisted rope of beads. Very handsome
Price: $24.99
Approximate US Price $22.72
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Day's End Bracelet - Gold/ Amber/ Black
Twisted rope of beads. Very handsome
Price: $24.99
Approximate US Price $22.72
Quantity:
 
 

  Spiral Bracelet

  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Stitch: Spiral Stitch
  • Easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step and illustrated directions
  • Large Japanese Miyuki seed beads (size 8/0) in two colours
  • gold-plated magnetic clasp
  • Thread
  • Beading needles
  • Bonus: Beading Tips
  • Bonus: Ideas for further exploration
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Spiral Bracelet - Green Iris/Gold
Learn the classic spiral cord technique as you complete this bracelet.
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Spiral Bracelet - Pearl/Black
Learn the classic spiral cord technique as you complete this bracelet.
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Spiral Bracelet - Amethyst/Gold
Learn the classic spiral cord technique as you complete this bracelet.
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Spiral Bracelet - Royal Blue/Silver
Learn the classic spiral cord technique as you complete this bracelet.
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
Quantity:
 
 

  Tennis Bracelet

  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Stitch: Square Stitch
  • Easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step and illustrated directions
  • Large seed beads (size 8/0)
  • Small seed beads (size 11/0)
  • Crystals (size 6 mm)
  • Clasp
  • Thread
  • Beading needles

 

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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Tennis Bracelet - Peridot
Square stitch works up quickly and easily. Make one and you'll be addicted!
Price: $19.99
Approximate US Price $18.17
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Tennis Bracelet - Blue Iris
Square stitch works up quickly and easily. Make one and you'll be addicted!
Price: $19.99
Approximate US Price $18.17
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Tennis Bracelet - Gunmetal
Square stitch works up quickly and easily. Make one and you'll be addicted!
Price: $19.99
Approximate US Price $18.17
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Tennis Bracelet - Jet/ Jet AB
Square stitch works up quickly and easily. Make one and you'll be addicted!
Price: $19.99
Approximate US Price $18.17
Quantity:
 
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Tennis Bracelet - Gold/Gold-Lined Crystal
Square stitch works up quickly and easily. Make one and you'll be addicted!
Price: $19.99
Approximate US Price $18.17
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Tennis Bracelet - Royal Blue/ Sapphire
Square stitch works up quickly and easily. Make one and you'll be addicted!
Price: $19.99
Approximate US Price $18.17
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  Double Diamond Bracelet

  • Skill Level: Beginner Plus
  • Stitch: Brick Stitch
  • Easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step and illustrated directions
  • Japanese Miyuki Delica beads (size 11/0) in two colours
  • Silver Plated magnetic clasp
  • Thread
  • Beading needles
  • Bonus: Tips & Techniques sheet

 

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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Double Diamond Bracelet - Silver/ Black
Delicate diamonds form this fancy brick-stitch bracelet.
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
   
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Double Diamond Bracelet - Gold/ Black
Delicate diamonds form this fancy brick-stitch bracelet.
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
   
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  Diamond Elegance Bracelet

  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Stitch: Brick Stitch
  • Easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step and illustrated directions
  • Large Japanese Miyuki Delica beads (size 8/0)
  • Large seed beads (size 8/0)
  • small seed beads (size 11/0)
  • Gold metal pleated beads
  • gold-plated magnetic clasp
  • Thread
  • Beading needles
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Diamond Elegance - Purple Ceylon/Silver
Simple and elegant!
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Diamond Elegance - Metallic Raspberry/ Silver
Simple and elegant!
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Diamond Elegance - Metallic Olive/Gold
Simple and elegant!
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
Quantity:
 
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Diamond Elegance - Blue Iris/Silver
Simple and elegant!
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
Quantity:
 
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Diamond Elegance - Apricot/Gold
Simple and elegant!
Price: $23.99
Approximate US Price $21.81
Quantity:
 
 
     

  Spiral Necklace

  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Stitch: Spiral Cord
  • Easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step and illustrated directions
  • Czech seed beads (10/0)
  • Czech fire polished crystals, 3 mm
  • Silver plated magnetic clasp
  • Thread
  • Beading needles
  • Bonus: Beading Tips
  • Bonus: Ideas for further exploration

 

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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Spiral Necklace - Magenta/Aqua/Matte Black Iris
Mastered the spiral with the spiral bracelet? Now step up to an intermediate project!
Price: $29.99
Approximate US Price $27.26
Quantity:
 
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Spiral Necklace - Matte Black/Black Iris
Mastered the spiral with the spiral bracelet? Now step up to an intermediate project!
Price: $29.99
Approximate US Price $27.26
Quantity:
 
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Spiral Necklace - Gold Cranberry/Gold Iris
Mastered the spiral with the spiral bracelet? Now step up to an intermediate project!
Price: $29.99
Approximate US Price $27.26
Quantity:
 
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Spiral Necklace - Grey/Gunmetal
Mastered the spiral with the spiral bracelet? Now step up to an intermediate project!
Price: $29.99
Approximate US Price $27.26
Quantity:
 
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Marilyn Gardiner Kit - Spiral Necklace - Brown Iris/Metallic
Mastered the spiral with the spiral bracelet? Now step up to an intermediate project!
Price: $29.99
Approximate US Price $27.26
Quantity:
 
 

  Ziggy-Zaggy Bracelet

  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Stitch: Brick Stitc