I thought it would be fun to take a quick look back at 2021, in OHM Beads! Of course, there were many more beads released this year than will fit on a stack so I have selected some of my favourites to share on my bracelets.
January gave us a huge offering of new designs, from new dinos and bones in the Rawr Collection, to the beautiful self-care items in the Beauty Collection, to the gorgeous beads in this year’s Chinese New Year line. There were also some individual items, the OHMlab Luna Love, and another OCTO bunny (Skully).
We were also inspired by the OHM 52 prompts, an ongoing weekly theme to challenge our creativity.
The innovative BEADMAIL Project launched in February with a Pilot program. I was so excited to be the first one to sign up for Beadmail and No. 1 has a special place in my bead heart. GOTM came a bit later to the delight of glass lovers and both subscriptions are continuing.
In March we had a trio of glass from OHMlab assistants MccTrudy, MccJordi, and MccTrish plus an apropos Dr. Bunny design in Thailand.
Another big release arrived in April with the Park Collection. The incredible Wings of Liberation, Dragonfly-y clasp, new locks and stoppers, 4 adorable character silvers, 5 new glass, 2 new bracelets, plus 4 new slim glass, and regional exclusives with Gumnuts from Australia and Ice Tea Cube from Thailand. But wait, there’s more! Three new OHMlab projects (GIVE, Paws of Love, & Memories in Sand) plus the blind bag surprise Masked Self! Phew! So many great choices!
In April we met Quokka from Australia and in June they were joined by Crikey. In July they both met Cocky!!
The Fun Zone was a huge success in August and one of my favourite releases. We also got our groove on with the OHM Hipster Collection and were perplexed with the OHMazing Maze of Life OHMlab project. Then we went Back to School and made great use of the OHM Bar.
September found us dropping the F Bomb and feeling royal with our Crowned crown from Thailand.
The very addictive Mother Lord arrived in October, a fantastic blind bag with the most gorgeous silver and glass. We also discovered the equally enthralling Yutoos Totems (another blind bag bead); super fun to collect.
In November we enjoyed some homestyle designs with 8 new silver beads based on domestic items that we can’t live without. The detailed Watch This is my favourite from the collection but they all struck a chord with me. The release day also included the adorable Coop from OHM in Thailand.
For the last month of the year OHM revealed 2 new exclusives from Thailand and OHM in Australia. Suphannahong and Kangarohm sailed and hopped into the bead world. The cute and cuddly Behemoth also flew into our lives in its glowing glass jar.
OHM also launched several Special Projects in 2021. One time runs, pre-orders, OHMistry Projects, custom orders and OCTOs became available throughout the year. Do you recall Kiss Me I’m Irish, Catprechaun, XOXO, Russian Bunny, word block custom beads, Biscuits, Shroomies, Stay Grounded, Elara the Kittycorn, my own Imperfect Angel, and Octohug all making their debut this year? Woot Bear Francis and Mouse Girl were also introduced.
We celebrated all year with special events like OHM in April, OHM Dot Sale outlet sales, free shipping days, OHM’s 13th birthday, George’s Australian Flash Sales, an incredible Black Friday series of events, and of course Beadmas, to name a few.
What an incredible year it was in OHM Beads bead land and I am so grateful to be a part of this wonderful company as an OHMbassador and the OHMily community. For me personally this has all been such a dream come true and has filled my life with such joy. Thank you OHM Beads for all the beauty and fun you have bestowed. This is the reason I also added my OHM logo tattoo to my wrist in 2021 so that I never forget the indelible mark they have left on my heart!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this look back at the year in OHM Beads and remember all the phenomenal designs that have been added to the regular collection. They’re all there waiting to be added to yours!!!
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I wish you all joy, health, and happiness in 2022 and may all your bead wishes come true!!