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         <title>New: Velo Beads!</title>
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<p>Thanks for ordering a velo beads custom spoke nipple bracelet! Please make your selections below for spoke colors, bead colors, and add-ons. All bracelets are 7", so if you want something shorter or longer, please specify that in your comments, along with any other notes that will help me create the perfect bracelet for you!</p>

<p><strong><u>Choose your colors:</u></strong></u></p>

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<p><strong><u>Additional Options:</u></strong></p>

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         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Gallery 1: silver linings</title>
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<a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_turquoise.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_turquoise.html','popup','width=800,height=740,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_turquoise-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="370" alt="" /></a>

<p>silver nipples with turquoise glass beads -- a bit of southwestern flair</p>

<p><strong><center><font="3"><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/order_online/">order your velo beads now!</a></font></center></strong></p>

<p><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_tri_color_blues.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_tri_color_blues.html','popup','width=800,height=826,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_tri_color_blues-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="413" alt="" /></a></p>

<p>silver nipples with three variations of blue/green beads</p>

<p><strong><center><font="3"><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/order_online/">order your velo beads now!</a></font></center></strong></p>

<p><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_purple1.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_purple1.html','popup','width=800,height=814,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_purple-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="407" alt="" /></a></p>

<p>silver nipples with rich purple beads (with a touch of green)</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_pastel_blue.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_pastel_blue.html','popup','width=800,height=755,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_pastel_blue-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="377" alt="" /></a></p>

<p>silver nipples with pastel blue beads and floral accents</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_pastel.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_pastel.html','popup','width=800,height=827,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/silver_pastel-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="413" alt="" /></a></p>

<p>silver nipples with contemporary pastel beads in pink and lavender</center></p>

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         <title>Gallery 2: multi-colored creations</title>
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<p><br />
green, blue, and purple nipples combine with modern-looking white beads to create an industrial look for men or women</center></p>

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         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Gallery 3:  platinum</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/gray_turquoise.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/gray_turquoise.html','popup','width=800,height=810,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/gray_turquoise-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="405" alt="" /></a>

<p>platinum-colored nipples combine with turquoise beads for a southwest-inspired design</center></p>

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         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Gallery 4:  Black... the new Black</title>
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<p>black nipples and red beads create a dramatic and more formal look</center></p>

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         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Gallery 5:  Red (not the anti-pink)</title>
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<p>red nipples with salmon & crystal glass beads create subtle yet stunning contrast</center></p>

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         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Gallery 6:  green like spring!</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/green_pink_fimo.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/green_pink_fimo.html','popup','width=800,height=752,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/green_pink_fimo-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="376" alt="" /></a>

<p>green nipples with pink fiberoptic beads and fimo dough bead highlights</center></p>

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         <title>Gallery 7: Am I blue?</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/blue_purple.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/blue_purple.html','popup','width=800,height=858,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/blue_purple-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="429" alt="" /></a>

<p>blue nipples with disk-shaped purple beads give this a modern look</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/blue_name.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/blue_name.html','popup','width=800,height=899,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/blue_name-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="449" alt="" /></a></p>

<p>blue nipples with blue beads and blue/green accent beads<br />
here's an example of personalizing with a name and an inspirational charm</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/blue_green_flowers.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/blue_green_flowers.html','popup','width=800,height=739,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/blue_green_flowers-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="369" alt="" /></a></p>

<p>blue nipples with rich green and flowered glass beads</center></p>

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         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Gallery 8:  Golden goodness</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<center><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/gold_purple.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/gold_purple.html','popup','width=800,height=863,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/gold_purple-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="431" alt="" /></a>

<p>golden nipples with sparkly modern beads in gold and purple</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/gold_ornate.html" onclick="window.open('http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/gold_ornate.html','popup','width=800,height=807,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img src="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/uploads/gold_ornate-thumb.jpg" width="400" height="403" alt="" /></a></p>

<p>golden nipples with ornate multi-colored beads</center></p>

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         <title>Artist&apos;s Statement</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>I'm Lorri Lee Lown.  I'm a professional cycling coach in  San Francisco, CA  and I founded a women's cycling organization called <a href="http://www.velogirls.com" target="new">Velo Girls</a>.  I absolutely love to ride -- road, mountain, cyclocross, you name it!  Cycling was my hobby for many years before I became a coach, so when cycling became my job, I realized I needed a new hobby!</p>

<p>Since I started riding, I've been on a quest for unique, creative bicycle jewelry.  I've always liked the concept behind spoke nipple bracelets -- create a piece of jewelry that uses an actual piece of bicycle componentry -- but most of the ones I've seen have been uninspired, poorly made, or very masculine in design.  I decided to design beautiful, colorful, jewelry-quality bracelets for my friends and got so hooked on the process that I'm now offering them to the general public.</p>

<p>Each bracelet is completely unique – a one-of-a-kind creation.  I use high-quality beading wire, silver crimps and clasps, and the finest glass beads from around the world.  </p>

<p>Designs range from whimsical to traditional to industrial in a wide range of colors and styles.  Each is adorned with genuine spoke nipples, integrated as part of the design, not as an after-thought.</p>

<p>You can purchase one of the bracelets pictured on this site, or send me your color choices (the sky’s the limit) and I’ll design an original bracelet just for you!  We can personalize your design by adding charms, names or sayings, or other ornamental pieces.<br />
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<center><font size="3"><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/galleries/">Let's see the velo beads!</a></font></center>]]></description>
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         <title>Custom Design Options</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Size:</strong> 7" (unless specified otherwise)</p>

<p><strong>Spoke Nipple Colors:</strong>  anodized <strong><font color="red">red</font>, <font color="green">green</font>, <font color="blue">blue</font>, <font color="purple">purple</font>, <font color="silver">silver</font>,  <font color="gold">gold</font>, black</strong>, or <strong><font color="pink">pink</font></strong></p>

<p><strong>Bead Colors:</strong>  limitless</p>

<p><strong>Bead Size:</strong>  please specify small, medium, large, or mixed</p>

<p><strong>Bead Style:</strong>  traditional (round), ornamental, or industrial</p>

<p><strong>Clasp:</strong>  silver toggle (inquire for other options or gold -- additional $$$)</p>

<p><strong>Text:</strong>  white beads (no charge) or silver beads (add $1 per letter)</p>

<p><strong>Inspirational Charms:</strong> (add $2) -- believe, create, inspire, laugh, live, love, trust</p>

<p><strong><center><font="3"><a href="http://www.velogirls.com/velobeads/order_online/">order your velo beads now!</a></font></center></strong><br />
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         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2006 22:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>Thank you!</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for your payment. Your transaction has been completed, and a receipt for your purchase has been emailed to you. You may log into your account at <a href="http://www.paypal.com/us">www.paypal.com/us</a> to view details of this transaction. </p>

<p>Your order has been received.  I'll design, create, and ship your bracelet within 5 days.  Once you've received it, please let me know what you think!</p>

<p><em>Lorri</em></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 20:16:00 -0800</pubDate>
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         <title>How to Contact Me</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Lorri Lee Lown</strong><br />
816 N. Delaware St. #210<br />
San Mateo, CA  94401</p>

<p>650-347-9752</p>

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