Aaniin!
(Hello!)
Welcome to
Benjamin's Beaded Bling!
Benjamin's Beaded Bling ("BBB") is owned and operated by me: Amber Benjamin-Dorr, an enrolled member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota.
Take a moment to browse the site. You can view previously sold work in the Galleries; some pieces may still be available from my Collections.
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In the shop, you'll usually find beadwork including (but not limited to): barrettes, earrings, medallions, lanyards, and pins that are ready to ship.​​
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You'll sporadically find beaded sets with multiple pieces; wallets and/or coin purses; badge and/or ID holders; and lighter cases.
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You may also find some quilted projects, i.e. oven mitt sets.
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I am open to doing custom work. Please see this post for average cost and timeframe before reaching out.
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You can learn about the artist and how BBB came to be by clicking here. You can also check out my blog, where I sometimes post about owning a small business, beadwork BTS, or some random tangents about my other interests. You can scroll further down to see what I'm currently working on.
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Chi-Miigwech for checking out Benjamin's Beaded Bling!
BBB's Latest Update:
Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2026
@ 1:45 P.M. CST
Currently streaming: houston, i'm probably the problem
"I AM beading, tyvm. But I am also in the process of making 14 blankets for ceremony that need to be done by the 18th and my little sewing machine can only sew so fast, even with my lead foot. Don't worry, I keep my promises. I told you I'll have your item to you by a certain time and you'll have it ♡."
- kawata d. amber
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current customs queue:​
orders are done in the order they were received;
1a. Nimaamaa a'aw waabowayaanan [blankets]
14 total for Ladies' Drum spring 2026. sewing tops together.
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1b. CC [grad cap]
blue, white & silver [stitch / ohana]. started.
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1c. MB [grad cap]
royal blue, dark green, oak colors (?) baby blue, white. thinking.
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​​2. BE Owl [necklace (?)]
owl, silver hardware / mother's day deadline. gathering supplies.
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3. JD [lanyard]
red, black, purple, olive, copper. finding the beads.
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4. MV [mini wallet]
roses, butterflies, scenery. designing.
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5. FADBKA [earrings]
3 turquoise hoops. finding supplies.
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I am not taking anymore orders unless you're cool with a estimated 2+ month wait time. Miigwech.