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Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
A Clean(er) Studio & More Fishes-n-Loaves
I am one who creates in the midst of chaos. I pull out beads from here, and findings from there, and wire/chain from the other place and just play until a design seems to shape itself. Sadly, I have a hard time putting the leftovers back where I found them. I tend to leave them out because, hey, they sparked one idea already they might cause another one!
But, even I finally couldn't take it anymore. I picked up the bigger pieces, moved things around to get at the smaller pieces, and swept the lot of them into a large bowl I usually have water in to quench my metal work.
Then it sat there, all forlorn, for two days while I worked up the nerve to finish cleaning without stopping to play. So, here's a few shots of the clean(er) studio:
It's actually even cleaner than what's pictured but I doubt it'll last long! (hahHA!)
After finally getting the worst of it cleaned up (yes, there's still somewhat of a mess there), I sat down and began banging on some washers. Those are still in the "Come-Along" process and I will show you when they're ready. I will tell you I'm using more beads from Bill @ ZNetShows.com in the design.
BUT!! Since it's not nice to tease, (usually ~snerk~) I will show you some pics of the earrings I made while my metal was tumbling. I'm still working to refine (and, I hope, expand) my Fishes & Loaves series. Here are the earrings I made this past weekend:
Sorry for the blur on any of the pics. Low light and iPhone cameras don't always cooperate. My next piece will be (I hope!) a bracelet incorporating the fish sign and the beads. Check back, I'll let you know if it worked ;)
But, even I finally couldn't take it anymore. I picked up the bigger pieces, moved things around to get at the smaller pieces, and swept the lot of them into a large bowl I usually have water in to quench my metal work.
Then it sat there, all forlorn, for two days while I worked up the nerve to finish cleaning without stopping to play. So, here's a few shots of the clean(er) studio:
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| The "main" area, table with drawers (you can get them at Lowe's!) and you can see the bits & wood support for my drill along with various boxes for other equipment underneath. |
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| Left side table where some of the mess went until I could rearrange it better.... it's been further cleaned but it still needs some work. Let's see, leather roll, beads, findings, brushes, clay carving tools, barrel for my rock/metal tumbler, pasta maching, notebooks for inspirational pictures I love, box full of magazines (for a future destashing contest.... which is coming soon, keep watching!) |
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| Bookshelf that's, mostly, used for more bead and findings stashes as well as other accessories for beading and metal work. One smaaaall area for books... 2nd shelf, far left side you can see some bead books next to the findings stash. Boards on the side of the shelf for holding earrings and, on the floor under a book, is my toaster oven for when I'm brave enough to play with poly-clay. |
It's actually even cleaner than what's pictured but I doubt it'll last long! (hahHA!)
After finally getting the worst of it cleaned up (yes, there's still somewhat of a mess there), I sat down and began banging on some washers. Those are still in the "Come-Along" process and I will show you when they're ready. I will tell you I'm using more beads from Bill @ ZNetShows.com in the design.
BUT!! Since it's not nice to tease, (usually ~snerk~) I will show you some pics of the earrings I made while my metal was tumbling. I'm still working to refine (and, I hope, expand) my Fishes & Loaves series. Here are the earrings I made this past weekend:
Sorry for the blur on any of the pics. Low light and iPhone cameras don't always cooperate. My next piece will be (I hope!) a bracelet incorporating the fish sign and the beads. Check back, I'll let you know if it worked ;)
Thursday, January 26, 2012
A Treasury Of Headpins
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| by Sue Beads on Etsy |
"Glass & Enamel Headpins Treasury List by Crazy Creative Corner"
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| by jennifertough on Etsy |
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| by veeanca on Etsy |
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
....MORE TO COME
Even tho' the Virtual Craft Show is over, I continue to play with my beads. After all, if I'm going to sell, I have to have plenty of product, and it can't all be winter or Christmas themed, now can it? So I diddled around a little bit last night and restrung an old necklace I wasn't happy with (picture to follow), made two sets of earrings and put several sets of small beads on head pins for a snowflake & frosted cranberries necklace I'm making. I made one for an upcoming challenge (no, you can't see it, yet!) and I loved it so much I decided to keep it! BUT! I loved it so much I wanted to make more for someone elses enjoyment so I bought two more of the pendents to make more necklaces. Hence, the red beads and clear crystals (plus I'm thinking about throwing in some teeny tiny frosted white and baby blue beads. SO cute!) Here's a preview of what's going on at my table and what's been done (like I said, the necklace pics will come later).
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| beads waiting to be used |
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| snowflake pendent & "cranberries" & ice being wired |
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| cranberries waiting to be made |
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| still contemplating.... |
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| what to do... what to do? (I love red, reminds me of my Mimi) |
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| Fraternal twins :) |
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| Yummy Chocolate Dangles Can you see the hammer work? |
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| red & green... haven't decided on a name/title, yet. Suggestions? |
Monday, December 5, 2011
....AAAAAND CUT!
Whelp! That's the end of the First Annual Virtual Craft Show. I hope everyone had as much fun as I did. I know winner announcements are up-coming so, as soon as Lori lets me know who has won my giveaway, we'll be contacting each other for all the info exchange necessary.
On another note, the discount at my Etsy store is currently closed but stick around. When we get closer to the holiday, there may be another one!
Now, on to the private drawing I was having for my Etsy store... I only had six people who ended up entered in my private (not part of the Virtual Craft Show) drawing but I'm still not going to tell you who the winner is until tomorrow. Once I've got the name, and if you left a way for me to contact you, I will let you know and contact you for your mailing address.
Good luck!
On another note, the discount at my Etsy store is currently closed but stick around. When we get closer to the holiday, there may be another one!
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| Autumn Sunset |
Good luck!
Friday, December 2, 2011
DISCOUNT SALE!
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| ~Christmas Tree Funk~ |
Okay, folks, I'm going to give a 10% discount on everything in the shop today and tomorrow! Use the code FirstChristmas2011 at checkout to receive your discount on your entire purchase. Shop, shop, shop! Go to Etsy's Crazy Creative Corner and get that perfect pair of earrings for your Christmas outfit, or to give your mom, granma, aunt or cousin. If you see something you like, but want to find different colors, don't hesistate to convo me and ask. If I have it, I'll make it!
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| ~Holiday Reds~ |
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
STILL GOING STRONG!
Yup, the Virtual Craft Show is still going on, folks! Take a peek at today's gifted artists and their sites as well as go back to the previous days to see what those artists (including myself) have to say and show!
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| Who's Got Backbone! |
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| Who's Got Backbone! ~close up~ |
And, speaking of showing, I have a new necklace that I made for Kare-Bear for Spina Bifida Awareness. I bought the focal from Marsha Neal over on Etsy and I plan to talk to her about some more in, not only this color, but this design. Just something about it that makes me think of the spinal nerve. Anyway, I do have three other focal beads in this color (tho' a different pattern each) and will make some more necklaces for the Spina Bifida portion of my Etsy Store and should have them up fairly soon. Maybe. We're getting ready for our church's Christmas cantata, too, so I work when I can (aaaaaahhhh!)
Shop On!
Monday, November 28, 2011
THE JOYFUL MADNESS CONTINUES!
Sally Russick
Sandi Volpe
Susan Lloyd
Mallory Hoffman
Kim Ballor
Jelveh Jaferian
Wendy Blum
www.sandnseadesigns.com
www.etsy.com/shop/
www.facebook.com/
http://beachjewelsbywendy.
Elisabeth Auld
Patsy Evins
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| ~Autumn Sunset~ Etsy Store Giveaway |
...and don't forget, I have a separate giveaway for those who purchase from my Etsy store and mention their purchase on their blogs, Facebook page or Twitter account, and/or comment about their purchase on my Facebook page. Just remember, be sure to leave me your blog or email address so I can contact the winner.
Happy Shopping!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
DAY 2 ~ Virtual Craft Show - Shop Around Like Y're Momma Told'ja!
So, today is the 2nd day of the First Annual Virtual Craft Show! I'm so excited! My giveaway is for the great art/beading magazines. They're terrific and have wonderful information, articles and are a great way to get inspired (especially if you're going through beaders block!) Be sure to go over to Lori's blog, Pretty Things, and follow instructions for getting entered into all the drawings available on all the blogs. And be sure to visit all the blogs. These ladies are amazing and have some luscious jewelry and beads for you to buy.
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| Autumn Sunset ~ necklace giveaway for buyers from my Etsy store. |
Also, remember that I'm having a secondary drawing for those who make a purchase from my Etsty store. One entry for your purchase(s), one entry for mentioning your purchase on your blog, twitter or Facebook page (come back her to let me know) and one entry for going to my Facebook page, and mentioning your purchase there as well. Be sure to leave me a link to your blog or an email address so I can contact you if you win.
Welcome to the 2nd Day of the First Annual Virtual Craft Show!
7 Days, 70 Artists, GIVING AWAY 70 things.
Can you believe it????
I hope you'll take the time to visit these artisans' shops and blogs, too.
Here's how you win:
For each of the 7 days of the show, you get a point for each of the following (you don't have to do all four)....
Commenting
Facebooking this page
Twittering this page
Blogging this page
Be sure to have either a blog with an email contact, or leave an email in your comment so I can notify you!
Drawing will be held a couple of days after the show.
Now here are the first lovely artisans!
Pam Sears
Enhance your jewelry design magazine library with a stack of magazines! You'll get:
6 Lapidary Journal/Jewelry Artist: April, May, July, Sept, Nov, Dec '10
1 Art Jewelry, Sept '11
1 Bead Unique, Oct '11
2 Bead Style, Jan '11 and May '11
2 Step By Step Wire Jewelry, Aug-Sept '11 and Oct-Nov '11
1 Creative Beads and Jewelry issue 17
Value: $100
Sue Kennedy
The beads were made from clear glass and a holiday themed frit! The round beads and the silver sparkle beads measure approx. 12mm, and the large hole bracelet beads measure approx. 12x11mm. All my beads are made in my studio in Pittsburgh by me, Susan Kennedy, and all are properly kiln annealed and cleaned with a diamond-bit Dremel.
Value: $50
Special code CRAFTSHOW15 will give you 15% off your purchases plus a free pair of handcrafted brass or copper earring wires with each purchase of an earring bead pair.
Tania Spivey
Designer's Dream Eclectic Mix
Includes:
1. Polymer clay oval toggle clasp in taupe, with a dainty lavender flowering vine and gorgeous antique white sari silk. Clay toggle measures approximately 1.5" in diameter, not including copper bail.
1. Polymer clay bead and hammered copper toggle set in rich, woodsy shades of brown. Accented with topaz hued crystals and beads, and includes sari silk in coordinating color. Beads measure nearly 2" in diameter, while hammered toggle measures 1" in diameter.
2. Eclectic mix of lime green and shades of gray polymer focal bead with brass center accents and beads, with cool shade of gray sari silk length. Focal bead measures approximately 1.25" in diameter.
Value $35
Staci Louise
Handcrafted earrings with hollow copper lentil charms, copper coated ceramic beads from Mykonos and handcrafted, extra long ear wires in sterling silver.
Lentils measure 21mm and the entire length of the earring from top to bottom is 66mm (just over 2.5")
Lentils measure 21mm and the entire length of the earring from top to bottom is 66mm (just over 2.5")
Value $25.00
use code stacilouise25 for 25% off in my jewelry shop www.stacilouise.etsy.com
use code stacilouise10 for 10% off in my components shop www.slartisanaccents.etsy.com
use code stacilouise25 for 25% off in my jewelry shop www.stacilouise.etsy.com
use code stacilouise10 for 10% off in my components shop www.slartisanaccents.etsy.com
Marge Beebe
This amazing slice of crazy lace agate includes red, white, gray lines. This slice is attached to ultra suede and beaded embroidered around and finished with a smooth ultra suede in the back. This piece measures 2.5" x 1.5" and is on a suede lace.
Value $45
Use code GIVEAWAY in my shop for 15% off
now until 12/25/11
Kim Hutchinson
Upcycled game piece pendant
Size is approximately 1" x 1.5". Original collage made with upcycled materials then sealed multiply times (is water resistant but not water proof- so please do not shower or swim with it on).
Cilla Watkins
Red Czech Glass Flower and Crystal Earrings with Antiqued Brass
Lovely vintage red Czech glass flower bead, stunning hand cut crystal, and antiqued brass.
Perfect for your Holiday Activities: Sledding,Skating,Shopping,Eating, Partying,Wrapping,Working,Playing. You name it these work horse earrings will work for you! Good Luck!
Value: $18.00
Angela May
St Michael and Virgin Mary Pendant
This double-sided glass pendant features an image of the Theotokos Virgin Mary and Christ Child on one side and St Michael the Archangel on the reverse.
This pendant is 1.5" square, 3" long including the dangles and bail. One of the dangles is a vintage Virgin Mary medal and the other is a two-dimensional image of St Michael.
I have taken a more rustic approach with the silvery lead-free solder used to seal it, thus making it appear ages old. It is not waterproof and should not be worn while swimming or bathing. Clean with any dry silver polishing cloth. It will come with a simple 16-19" necklace or you can choose to have a custom beaded necklace made for it. Size: 1.5" x 1.5" pendant, 3" long with the dangles and bail.
Value: pendant only, $18, with necklace, $28.
Lola Surwillo
Rings are my favorite piece of jewelry to create, buy and wear. The most unique aspect of my rings – and a favorite feature of my customers – is that they are woven on strong elastic for durability and ease of wear. They are very light and comfortable, and are a great option for those who suffer from arthritis.
One person will win one ring for a total of three giveaways!
Ring #1 – Tagua nut focal surrounded by golden red seed beads and round, gold-filled beads -- Value: $14
Ring #2 – Decorative, metal bracelet slide surrounded by charlotte seed beads and square metal beads --Value: $12
Ring #3 – Swarovski crystal bracelet slides surrounded by charlotte seed beads -- Value $19
Rebekah Payne
Five handcrafted beads made
by Rebekah Payne of Tree Wings Studio
One Turquoise Pony bead: a little pony made entirely of turquoise and coral polymer clay measuring about 27x35 mm. Hole running down through its back to its hooves.
One Mr. Brown Owl focal bead: Hand shaped in brown polymer clay with a white patina on his feathers. 34x19 mm and has a hole running through the top of his head to just above his tail on the back.
One Sleepy Brown Owl bead: Owl in hand-painted polymer clay measuring about 20x18 mm and has a hole running through the top of its head to just above its tail on the back.
One pair of Sleepy Foxes: Foxes in hand-painted polymer clay measuring about 19x18mm with a hole running from their tails up through their backs.
Be sure to stop by the shop too! Use coupon code CRAFTSHOW10 for a 10% discount starting today and running through December 3rd.
Shop: treewingsstudio.etsy.com
Blog: treewingsstudio.com
Flickr: flickr.com/photos/
Blog: treewingsstudio.com
Flickr: flickr.com/photos/
Erin Prais-Hintz
One quarter of the 'simple truth' sampler club.
Value: $54 (shipping included!)
Come back tomorrow for
more giveaways!
Friday, November 25, 2011
AAALMOST THERE! WE'RE AAAAALLMOST THERE!
So, we're just hours away from the First Annual Craft Show! Now, for those who are entering the contests, you need to be sure you comment on the Pretty Things blog, here, because that's the only way (following their instructions) to win one of the Big Prize Give-Aways.
While I'm not going to be listed for all the days of the Craft Show, I will be listed for most of them. So, check (and comment) often.
While I'm not going to be listed for all the days of the Craft Show, I will be listed for most of them. So, check (and comment) often.
We're also going to be including some of Saner Sister's crochet work in the store. Here's a tease of one of her scarves. It's made from Country Look yarn in the color "Regal Earth" (altho' I call it Forest Road) and is a rich, earth-toned brown with forest-green accents in the yarn. It's quite soft and very warm and her scarves will be $40.00 in our store. There will be three others listed as well, a yummy forest green (which I've been drooling over), a stormy dark gray and a cool, creamy whi
te. If you have another color preference, please convo me on Etsy and I'll pass your request on to Saner Sister.
If you'll check to the right of this post, just under my Facebook page link, you'll find the link to my Etsy shop, or just click here to get to it..
te. If you have another color preference, please convo me on Etsy and I'll pass your request on to Saner Sister.If you'll check to the right of this post, just under my Facebook page link, you'll find the link to my Etsy shop, or just click here to get to it..
Shop On, Friends! :)
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