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Walk On The Beach
19″ with matte gold chain and toggle clasp. These have my very own 8mm peeled paint art beads and one of sand dollars. I added in starfish and shells, all polymer clay and smaller, frosted dagger beads to add just a … Continue reading
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Tagged art beads, Beach, bracelet, glass flowers, necklace, polymer clay, sand dollar, shells, starfish, swarovski, triad, vintage chain
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Leaves, Diatom’s, Dove’s and Cherry Blossoms Oh My
Last spring I had a mold made of a cherry blossom in my front yard. Here is the result. I’m very pleased with them. Polymer clay blossoms are about 1-1/4″ and each one is hand painted so there will be … Continue reading
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Bellissimo
That is the one word email I got from a customer of mine in Italy. I made her a similar necklace like this in different leaf colors, on fine silver chain and ornate toggle clasp. This necklace is 22″ long on … Continue reading
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Stringing Magazine Spring 2012
These earrings are in this issue. Boo-yah. Collaged with Japanese wasabi paper. This issue of Stringing is full of some really beautiful designs. I don’t know if I’m imagining this, but the designs are really different and eclectic from their usual. … Continue reading
Leather Works
I was commissioned to do a mixed media piece of art using leather cording. That’s right, you read that right. I ordered a mega ton of leather from Leather Cord USA they have the best out there. They asked me … Continue reading
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Chocolate-Scintillating Sweet
There’s no denying that chocolate is especially abundant in store displays every February. Ever wondered where these nougat-, nut- and liqueur-filled delicacies came from? Drinks made from ground cacao beans were important for ceremonial purposes for both the Mayans and … Continue reading
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S*** We Say
Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Bookmark … Continue reading
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Who Is My Bead Soup Partner?
Jamie Hogsett that’s who. Jamie is the education coordinator for Soft Flex Company. She is in Tucson this week doing demo’s and signing copies of her new book Show Your Colors. Lots of lamp work in soft colors. Check out that … Continue reading
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7k Bracelets For Hope Campaign
The Global Genes Project (GGP) volunteer team is collecting blue jean/denim inspired bracelets for families living with rare disease, the campaign is called “7,000 Bracelets for Hope.” To help raise awareness we’re asking 7,000 jewelry designers, volunteers from the craft … Continue reading
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Lori Anderson’s Book
List of tutorial participants: Zachary Anderson Kerry Bogert Jennifer Cameron Diane Cook Malin deKoning Cassie Donlen Jeannie Dukic Nan Emmett Lyn Foley Brandi Hussey Libby Leuchtman Shannon LeVart Barbara Lewis Melissa Meman Sharon Palac Heather Powers Erin Prais-Hintz Stefanie Teufel Cindy … Continue reading
Thank You Lori
Help out a friend today, smile at a stranger, pay it forward, hug your children, tell your partner you love them, kiss your pet, call your mom, let someone cut in line ahead of you, hold the door open for … Continue reading
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Echo Creative Club – January
This is the kick off of the Echo Creative Club. I combined one of my Gin Blossoms with my Peeled Paint art beads. Check out those bead caps Here is a better look at those Peeled Paint bead caps in … Continue reading
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Tagged art beads, bracelet, Echo Creative Club, Gin blossoms, necklace, pendant
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Incremental Changes
Last week I was out of town teaching. I’m a health and fitness educator for the masses. I was having a conversation with someone when I realized about two sentences in I had this same conversation with her last year. At the time … Continue reading
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Serect Sparkle
Copyright 2012 Swarovski crystal and pearl dangles threaded onto 40 strands of black linen wax cord with a ornate silver metal double ring toggle clasp. Fits any size wrist. Tip: Use flat bead cones when you work with large … Continue reading
Pin ItGood To Know
***Please Vote Below*** Hey Homies, I have decided this will be the year to make it or break it for my online jewelry/bead business and blog. Here are some of the changes I’ll be making. Good? Bad? Only time will tell. … Continue reading
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Phone Stacking
Phones are addictive, but not for me, I HATE them. I hate everything about them. Some of my friends can’t put them down and it bugs the S*** out of me. I have a cell phone that is five years old. I don’t care about the latest and … Continue reading
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Moving Into Action In 2012
It doesn’t take a lot of time and effort to feel better: what it does take, is a positive mindset and action. Connecting with your body and moving into action brings energy and confidence.This ripples into all aspects of your … Continue reading
New, Fun, Roomy
Note: I don’t like posting these albums on my blog, but I have to because my website only allows me two pictures per item. Taa Daaa! I have been working on this album for a long time with many failed … Continue reading
Design And Construct
Many of us in our early stages of development sat on the floor playing with blocks & stacking rings. Over time the towers grew taller and more sophisticated; and yet, there was great pleasure in knocking them down and starting … Continue reading
5th Bead Soup Blog Party
I’m going are you? I have my dress and heels all picked out. Sign – up’s start tomorrow January 7 – 9 What is a Bead Soup Blog Party? Here’s how it works! First, you must have a blog! Second, … Continue reading
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