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		<title>Important Message &#8211; Trollbeads RAF Benevolent Fund Heart Bead</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Trollbeads</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As with all Trollbeads charm beads, this bead is handmade by experts who have been trained to create this little work of art.  In this blog we endeavour to explain the reasons behind the delay in supply...   ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are thrilled with the response to the launch of the stunning new <a title="Trollbeads RAF Benevolent Fund Heart Bead" href="/blog/news/raf-benevolent-fund-bead.html">RAF Benevolent Heart bead</a> designed especially by talented Trollbeads originator, <a title="Lise Aagaard" href="/blog/articles/meet-the-trollbeads-designers/designer-profile-lise-aagaard.html">Lise Aagaard</a>.  As you may already know, demand has been very high which is fantastic and not surprising!</p>
<p><a title="Trollbeads RAF Benevolent Fund Heart Bead" href="/RAFBF-heart-bead.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7924" title="RAFBF450" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/RAFBF450.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="200" /></a></p>
<h3>In order to avoid frustration we want to ensure that everyone is aware that this very special bead is not limited edition but is part of the collection.  In other words it is here to stay for the time being.</h3>
<p>Truth be told that,  to date only two Trollbeads artisans have mastered the incredibly intricate technique of creating this stunning bead featuring a red heart set in a white circle with a vivid blue surround and therefore production is taking a little longer than anticipated.  We want all our loyal fans and collectors to rest assured that we will do our utmost to ensure that everyone who orders one of these beads through an authorised <a title="Trollbeads Retailers" href="/store-locator.html">Trollbeads retailer</a> will eventually receive one if possible.</p>
<p>Thank you for your patience!</p>
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		<title>Trollbeads designs special charity bead to support RAF Benevolent Fund</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Trollbeads</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Especially designed by Lise Aagaard, we are delighted to launch the RAF Benevolent Fund Heart Bead - £3 from each bead sold will be donated to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Fable Trading Ltd, Trollbeads UK &amp; Ireland, is very proud and excited to announce the launch of a unique charity bead dedicated to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF).</h3>
<p>This is the RAF’s leading welfare charity, which offers support to all serving and former members of the RAF as well as their partners and dependent children.</p>
<div id="attachment_7891" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a title="Trollbeads RAF Benevolent Fund Heart Bead" href="/RAFBF-heart-bead.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7891" title="RAFBF_bracelet450" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/RAFBF_bracelet450.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="122" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The RAF Benevolent Fund Heart Bead on a silver bracelet chain</p></div>
<p>Especially designed by Trollbeads talented originator, Lise Aagaard, this wonderful Murano glass bead reflects the RAF Benevolent Fund “Heart Roundel” logo, featuring a red heart set in a white circle with a vivid blue surround, echoing the sentiment that the charity is at the heart of the RAF family.   You can purchase this stunning bead directly from your local Trollbeads retailer at the normal RRP of £26.</p>
<p><a title="Trollbeads RAF Benevolent Fund Heart Bead" href="/RAFBF-heart-bead.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7895" title="61001_RAFBF_heart_bead-450" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/61001_RAFBF_heart_bead-450.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="360" /></a></p>
<h3>Fable Trading Ltd has guaranteed to donate £3 from every bead sold to the RAF Benevolent Fund towards its work in supporting members of the RAF family; from children growing up on bases, to those serving in the RAF today, to veterans of conflicts past and present.</h3>
<p>“We are pleased to be involved in fundraising towards the wonderful work of the RAF Benevolent Fund”, said Sarah Morfoot, Managing Director of Fable Trading.  “This dedicated bead is a great way for people to show their respect and support for members of the RAF and their families.”</p>
<p>Visit <a title="RAF Benevolent Fund website" href="http://www.rafbf.org" target="_blank">www.rafbf.org</a> for more details or <a title="Trollbeads RAF Benevolent Fund Heart Bead" href="/RAFBF-heart-bead.html">click here to view this special new glass charm bead</a>.</p>
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		<title>Trollbeads Desktop Calendars &#8211; February 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Trollbeads</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two beautiful calendar designs for February, featuring new beads and lifestyle photographs...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s all happening today; new collection, new Debut Bracelets&#8230;..and now new calendars, featuring some of the new collection and our brand new lifestyle photos! Everything&#8217;s new!!!</p>
<p>All you need to do to make one of these images your computer desktop is to follow these simple instructions:</p>
<p>1- Right-click (or ctrl-click if you have a one-button Mac mouse) on the image  below and choose the option that says, “Set as Desktop Background”, or  words to that effect &#8211; you can choose between widescreen and  non-widescreen versions, depending on your screen shape.</p>
<p>2- If the image does not fit your desktop background neatly, you may  have to go to your preferences screen (on a Mac: System Preferences &gt;  Desktop &amp; Screen Saver &gt; Desktop; on Windows: Control Panel &gt;  Display &gt; Desktop) and choose “Fit to screen” as the display mode of  your background image.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/February-wide-collection.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7749" title="February-wide-collection" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/February-wide-collection.jpg" alt="" width="415" height="259" /></a></p>
<p>February 2012 Widescreen Calendar 1</td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/February-wide-lifestyle.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7751" title="February-wide-lifestyle" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/February-wide-lifestyle.jpg" alt="" width="415" height="259" /></a></p>
<p>February 2012 Widescreen Calendar 2</td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/February-4x3-collection.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7753" title="February-4x3-collection" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/February-4x3-collection.jpg" alt="" width="415" height="331" /></a></p>
<p>February 2012 Non-Widescreen Calendar 1</td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/February-4x3-lifestyle.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7755" title="February-4x3-lifestyle" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/February-4x3-lifestyle.jpg" alt="" width="415" height="331" /></a></p>
<p>February 2012 Non-Widescreen Calendar 2</td>
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		<title>Colourful new Debut Bracelets for spring 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Trollbeads</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six stunning new starter bracelets from Trollbeads - featuring two glass beads, a silver bracelet chain and a Flower Lock, all for £99.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Let these six stunning starter styles from our Debut Bracelet range help you to take your first tentative steps into the world of Trollbeads!</h3>
<p>Each Debut Bracelet features two gorgeous glass charm beads, a <a title="Trollbeads 17cm silver bracelet" href="/silver-bracelet-17-cm.html">silver foxtail bracelet chain</a> and a <a title="Trollbeads Flower Lock" href="/flower-lock.html">Flower Lock</a> &#8211; all for £99, a saving of £33!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a title="Trollbeads Butterscotch Dream Debut Bracelet" href="/butterscotch-dream.html"></a></h3>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a title="Trollbeads Butterscotch Dream Debut Bracelet" href="/butterscotch-dream.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7858" title="Butterscotch-Dream" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Butterscotch-Dream2.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" /></a></dt>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a title="Trollbeads Linen and Lime Debut Bracelet" href="/linen-and-lime.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7847" title="Linen-and-Lime" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Linen-and-Lime.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" /></a></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd">Linen and Lime</dd>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a title="Trollbeads Mulberry Swirl Debut Bracelet" href="/mulberry-swirl.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7848" title="Mulberry-Swirl" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Mulberry-Swirl.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" /></a></dt>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a title="Trollbeads Love Sparks Debut Bracelet" href="/love-sparks.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7850" title="Love-Sparks" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Love-Sparks.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" /></a></dt>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a title="Trollbeads Sky Blue Pink Debut Bracelet" href="/sky-blue-pink.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7855" title="Sky-Blue-Pink" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sky-Blue-Pink.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" /></a></dt>
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<dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a title="Trollbeads Ebony Rose Debut Bracelet" href="/ebony-rose.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7852" title="Ebony-Rose" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Ebony-Rose.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="450" /></a></dt>
<dd class="wp-caption-dd">Ebony Rose</dd>
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<h3><a title="Trollbeads Debut Bracelets" href="/collections-and-offers/debut-bracelets.html">You can view the collection here</a></h3>
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		<title>Trollbeads Spring 2012 Collection &#8211; a breath of fresh air!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:12:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trollbeads is proud to announce the launch a very exciting, innovative Spring Collection 2012 full of ingenuity and charm.  Fresh bright green mingles with creamy chocolate; inspirational new silver designs along with cool black and white onyx. Could this be the best collection to date?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Trollbeads is proud to announce the launch a very exciting, innovative <a title="Trollbeads Spring Collection" href="/collections-and-offers/spring-2012-collection.html">Spring Collection 2012</a> full of ingenuity and charm.  Fresh bright green mingles with creamy chocolate; inspirational new silver designs along with cool black and white onyx. Could this be the best collection to date?</h3>
<p>So much to share with you; where to start?! With a gorgeous launch video, that&#8217;s where!</p>
<p><iframe width="450" height="229" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/G5XQ0n-OOcs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Two inspirational new designers join the creative team at Trollbeads. Lars Sögaard has created three outstandingly unique charm beads inspired by the wonderful work by graphic artist M.C.Escher, using silhouettes to form patterns that catch the eye and capture the imagination.</p>
<div id="attachment_7812" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a title="Trollbeads Spring Collection" href="/collections-and-offers/spring-2012-collection.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7812" title="2012-Spring-Green-Close-Up-3" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-Spring-Green-Close-Up-3.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="237" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lars Sögaard&#39;s Gecko design</p></div>
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<p>Silversmith Lone Løvschal, a specialist in silver tableware, has created three enchanting designs to be treasured. The essence of spring is apparent in all aspects of this beautiful  collection – Twelve new glass beads in delicious chocolate, elegant  cream and vibrant shades of green; snowdrops and spring flowers are  encapsulated within three new silver and glass tassel beads.</p>
<div id="attachment_7814" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a title="Trollbeads Spring Collection" href="/collections-and-offers/spring-2012-collection.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7814  " title="2012-Spring-Cream-Close-Up-1" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-Spring-Cream-Close-Up-1.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="238" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lone Løvschal&#39;s Teacup bead with Cappuccino Flower</p></div>
<p>Adorable decorative rabbits, the mythical <a title="Trollbeads Phoenix silver charm bead" href="/phoenix.html">Phoenix</a>, delicate <a title="Trollbeads Mountain Flower silver charm bead" href="/mountain-flower.html">Mountain Flower</a>, beautiful flowering <a title="Trollbeads silver Rose Pendant" href="/rose-pendant-silver.html">Rose Pendant</a> and <a title="Trollbeads Organic Hearts silver charm bead" href="/organic-hearts.html">Organic Hearts</a> complete the new silver charm beads.</p>
<div id="attachment_7816" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a title="Trollbeads Spring Collection" href="/collections-and-offers/spring-2012-collection.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7816" title="2012-Spring-Green-Close-Up-1" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-Spring-Green-Close-Up-1.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="262" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Forest Anemones and Decorative Baby Rabbit</p></div>
<p>Then there&#8217;s the fabulous <a title="Trollbeads 18ct Gold Mountain Flower charm bead" href="/gold-mountain-flower.html">Gold Mountain Flower</a>, <a title="Trollbeads Striped Onyx Kit" href="/striped-onyx-kit.html">Striped Onyx Kit</a>, <a title="Trollbeads Ruby precious stone charm bead" href="/ruby-silver-core.html">Ruby bead with a silver core</a> and earring accessories <a title="Trollbeads Smoky Quartz earring accessories" href="/smoky-quartz-earring-accessories.html">Smoky Quartz</a> and silver <a title="Trollbeads Origami Mill silver earring accessories" href="/origami-mill.html">Origami Mill</a>; this really is a collection to delight all Trollbeads fans and collectors!</p>
<div id="attachment_7826" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a title="Trollbeads Spring Collection" href="/collections-and-offers/spring-2012-collection.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-7826" src="http://www.trollbeads.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2012-Spring-Cream-Close-Up-3.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="282" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Chocolate Stripe, Coffee Mug and Ruby</p></div>
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<h3><a title="Trollbeads Spring Collection" href="/collections-and-offers/spring-2012-collection.html">You can view the whole collection here</a></h3>
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