Can you see it!?
Make sure to come back to see the necklace in all it's beautiful glory ;)
(veeeeeery soon)
If you need a reminder on what downright delicious looking soup I got, head HERE.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Lark Jewelry Books Giveaway!
That wonderful, crazy woman is at it again!
Lori of Pretty Things is holding a review and giveaway for several different Lark jewelry books on all sorts of jewelry-related subjects such as metalwork, working with seed beads and crystals, bracelets, and more.
The first round of books has been given away, but there are 2 other rounds to go.
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Round 2--Enter Here
Ends September 14th
Round 3--Enter Here
Ends September 16th
Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your jewelry designing horizons!
Monday, September 10, 2012
The Chosen Ones and a Lime Green Ticket!
Everyone knows (or possibly knows, I'm not sure since it was on my other blog before I switched) I participated in the lovely Lori Anderson's latest Bead Soup Blog Party this past July. I had an absolute blast, met a ton of new people and broadened my jewelry designing horizons, just to name a few things I took away from the experience!
Lori Anderson of Pretty Things has been doing these bead soup parties going on 6 rounds now and is currently in the process of publishing a book about the parties courtesy of Kalmach Jewelry Books!
Trying to create some publicity and buzz about the book's release this month, Kalmach decided to throw their OWN bead soup party and recruited bead stores from all around the country to send in a particular handpicked soup from their stores, which they would in turn send out to the lucky 'Chosen Few.'
Guess what?
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I was one of those lucky and honored chosen ones!
I kept my fingers and toes crossed, took a deep breath and when I opened my mailbox, I saw that beautiful pop of green that screamed at me, "Bead Soup Enclosed!" I cannot tell you the feeling of elation I had when I realized I had a soup ^.^
Of course I tore that puppy open as soon as I had a moment. Let me ask you this my dear friends and readers: Is it wrong to love beads SO much?!
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Seriously, I think this soup was MADE for me or at the very least, the person who picked it out knew this would be something I'd fall in love with.
And fall in love with it I did indeed!
Make sure to keep coming back to see what I create with my incredible soup-Deadline is end of October, but I'm sure if I'm feeling better and health permits, it'll be much sooner.
Thank you to Lori, Kalmach Jewelry Books and A Beadtiful Thing for this wonderful opportunity :)
P.s. The shop that sent my bead soup is located in Aurora, Illinois. Ironic or an interesting twist of fate? You decide ;)
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Saturday's Picks(9/8)-Pretty Paisley
There are several different types of patterns out there from polka dot to my personal favorite, plaid, to stripped (diagonal, horizontal, and vertical) to what this Saturday's Picks is about: Paisley!
I just think it's so pretty ^.^
Enjoy!
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$30.00
$99.48
$19.00
$35.00
$12.00
Thursday, September 6, 2012
For Me, Myself, and I
It's been a good, long while since I actually made something for me, myself and I.
I mean, I honestly couldn't tell you the last time I made something specifically with myself in mind. I've always been focused on making things for other people; presents, giveaway prizes (I'm a sucker for a good giveaway), sell-able items to put in the Etsy shop...
That changed recently, though, when a friend of mine and I made a trip to a small bead show being held in Rockford (The Crystal Limit out of Missoula, Montana).
It was an impromptu trip because I had completely forgotten about the show on the 2nd and 3rd of this month until we virtually passed by it looking for something to do! Kismet I tell you ^.^
I digress.
Walking around, I set eyes on this ethereal beauty and it was all over for me-I had to have her.
I've always wanted my own Gaia or Goddess pendant or charm, so it was, again, kismet. Plus, the fact that it was in a gorgeous purple hue cemented the deal even more (purple is my favorite color).
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The pendant and the wire used in wire wrapping are the only two things I bought new. The rest was upcycled, including those incredible purple beads which were parted out from a larger necklace, ironically bought before I even laid eyes on the pendant at one of the annual Labor Day flea markets in Rockford.
I think this necklace was just one big Meant-To-Be, don't you? ;)
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Tealwater Designs Triple Giveaway!
I'm all up for a good giveaway, especially when it involves beads or beading material of any kind.
Hey, I have to get my "nicer" supplies somewhere, right!?
Thanks to Cory of Tealwater Designs, I have an option to win one of several lots she's giving away!
Just take a gander and what you and I could win....
Can't forget these absolutely gorgeous silks!
And of course for those who don't bead or can't use the supplies, she thought of you guys, too with this beautiful pair of earrings!
So, my question to you all know is what the heck are you waiting for?
Ends Saturday, September 8th.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Dream a Little Dream...
Posts for this particular blog of mine have been far and few in between due to my continued health battle. If I can't sit at my work station and make jewelry, or even take pictures of all my oh-so-shiny supplies and adornments, there's not much to blog about.
Thankfully yesterday, I braved the pain to make a custom bracelet that was, sadly, put on the back burner for awhile.
About a month ago, I contributed a prize to a giveaway; one of my custom made inspirational bracelets! Thankfully, the lucky winner was very understanding of my predicament and chose a three strand, deep purple color scheme with a 'Dream' charm.
Here's what I came up with:
You think she's going to like it?
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