tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086892349201166932024-03-14T02:57:14.578-07:00Beads and BreadMy journey in beadweaving, homeschooling, bread making.Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-14548310166255027082015-06-06T03:00:00.000-07:002015-06-06T04:13:46.562-07:00A Time to Stitch 7!!<br />
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Today's the day! If you have never heard of the Time to Stitch challenges, you are in for a treat! The brainchild of <a href="http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/">Therese Frank</a> and <a href="http://onekisscreations.blogspot.com/">Christine Altmiller</a>, the challenges are designed to push you out of your comfort zone (nicely!) and introduce you to some new stitches...or maybe some you have been avoiding....cough, cough...<br />
This challenge is for Bead Embroidery. Sigh....something I have avoided for years people, just...years. See, I used to spend the summers with my aunt, who was an impulse shopper. She would find a sale, and buy, like, a couple of DOZEN of something. Well, one of the things she had oodles of was embroidery kits. Which fascinated me as a kid, and repelled me as an adult. So that was how I looked at BEAD embroidery.<br />
Which was a huge mistake, but it was hard getting past it. And with as many awesome bead stitches as there are out there, why bother, right? Because as a beadweaver, we are a bit, um, OBSESSED with new projects. And bead embroidery is just gorgeous!<br />
I've got a Pinterest board for it that I'm constantly adding to: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/lsmoore1/bead-embroidery-inspiration/">https://www.pinterest.com/lsmoore1/bead-embroidery-inspiration/</a><br />
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My problem is that I'm kind of a 'fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants' girl. And you do need to plan out your design. Well, I sat for several weeks, trying to figure out a design. When I finally decided on one, I glued my cab into place. And promptly decided I didn't like the shape. So I traced an adjustment on the backing, but part of the design I couldn't change, because of where I placed the cab. So I'm not very happy with the shape, it is asymmetrical, which can be good, but not for me on this project.<br />
I was a very lucky recipient of one of Therese's cabs. This is mountain lace jasper. I love the subtle flow of color in it.<br />
I am quite lucky that I had a fantastic resource to guide me during this journey...Dimensional Bead Embroidery by Jamie Eakin. I used several stitches from this book.<br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ORVl2YktUzk/VXDY9zKuaLI/AAAAAAAAAdg/P3kiMjT_e_k/s1600/IMG_3364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ORVl2YktUzk/VXDY9zKuaLI/AAAAAAAAAdg/P3kiMjT_e_k/s400/IMG_3364.JPG" width="400" /></a> The green matte beads are used in a picot or 'moss' stitch. I really like how textural it is, and such a great backdrop for the Picasso druks. </div>
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I am planning my next BE piece, so I'm calling this challenge a DEFINITE success! Thanks again, Therese and Christine, for a wonderful challenge!</div>
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Here is your list of participants, please go check out everyone's work. Blessings, Shirley</div>
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2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><a href="http://onekisscreations.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Christine (Host</a>)<br />
3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><a href="http://amybeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Amy</a><br />
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5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><a href="http://lori-finney.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lori F</a><br />
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16.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><a href="http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Jasvanti</a><br />
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18.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><a href="http://www.allprettythings.ca/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Alicia</a><br />
19.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><a href="http://www.beadsong.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Bobbie</a><br />
20.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Shirley</a><br />
21.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><a href="http://www.saturdaysequins.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Sarah</a><br />
22.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><a href="http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Cynth</a>ia</span>24.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span><a href="http://www.theneedtobead.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lizzie</a><br />
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<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-69631060013729609522015-05-02T02:00:00.000-07:002015-05-02T02:00:04.024-07:00Bead Peeps RevealAre you ready? It feels like I just signed up for this awesome blog party, and now it's reveal day!!! Huge <i style="font-weight: bold;">THANK YOU </i>to<a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/"> Linda Anderson</a> for organizing this party!!!<br />
Every time I sign up for a blog challenge, life gets crazy, but I just love them! This one was no exception...my entire household fell prey to every virus and sickness out there this winter/spring. But maybe that just pushes me harder...or maybe it was just the awesomeness of my partner's beady goodies! Tammy and I had a lot of fun trading life stories. I hope to meet her in real life someday, I think we would have a blast together! Please go check out her<a href="http://www.paisleylizard.com/"> site</a>, you will be thrilled!<br />
So, here's what I started with....<br />
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I was just thrilled with the color palette, and my daughter and I immediately wrestled for those adorable birdies! </div>
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You know beadweaving is my main focus, so those bicones and Delicas quickly spoke up and said, 'Bead Me First!"</div>
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Of course I listened!</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3W4U7Q65MwM/VUOHVY7BvbI/AAAAAAAAAac/FTaM5-ZoHXE/s1600/IMG_3296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3W4U7Q65MwM/VUOHVY7BvbI/AAAAAAAAAac/FTaM5-ZoHXE/s1600/IMG_3296.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a>It has a rather Victorian feel, which I didn't expect. The smoke bicones don't show up as well in the photos, but they both sparkle beautifully!</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M-h8_cBHwqA/VUOHVn21eeI/AAAAAAAAAag/hfi3j97W7A0/s1600/IMG_3297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M-h8_cBHwqA/VUOHVn21eeI/AAAAAAAAAag/hfi3j97W7A0/s1600/IMG_3297.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a> The color palette gives this piece a very expensive feel. Score!</div>
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Next up, are the yummy tigereye rounds and the teal discs. The inspiration for this one is from Beadwork Special issue Winter 2015. Genuine Leather Bracelet by Leslie Mangine. Now, wire and me are not exactly on chummy terms, so I knew this was going to take me down THAT road. (You know, the one where you are very much outside your comfort zone?) Yeah. </div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yhgEyD2s4JQ/VUOJAueVhbI/AAAAAAAAAbI/MASWBhDWQpo/s1600/IMG_3302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yhgEyD2s4JQ/VUOJAueVhbI/AAAAAAAAAbI/MASWBhDWQpo/s1600/IMG_3302.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a>I made some simple circles with more of the bicones, and some picasso druks. I've had that big honking polymer clay bead in my stash for a while, and was thrilled at how well it played with the teal discs!</div>
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Next up is the metal bracelet bar. I knew right away I wanted to do a kumihimo band for it. This is a square braid, and I love how it looks and feels. It is visually interesting, without taking away the spotlight from the bar.</div>
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Yeah, so are you noticing a <i>bracelet </i>theme going on? Me too!</div>
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Then I think we need a necklace, don't you? And we have the perfect item for it...that lovely lampwork focal. I found seed beads that matched it to a tee at my local bead shop, Moonstone Beads.</div>
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I've wanted to try a blended kumihimo for a while, and I'm quite pleased with the result.</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yNg5OQoxcWc/VUOKjVVxetI/AAAAAAAAAb8/MTJ_sGS9zl4/s1600/IMG_3305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yNg5OQoxcWc/VUOKjVVxetI/AAAAAAAAAb8/MTJ_sGS9zl4/s1600/IMG_3305.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a>This has a wonderful beachy feel to it, and the fringe picks up all the colors in the lampwork bead.</div>
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Well, are you noticing an....absence of something? Yes, you're right, there are no pics of anything with the beautiful feather and birdies! Wanna hear the story? As I said, the girlchild and I had a friendly argument over the birdies. Of course she won, cause she's my girl, you know. She asked me to make her some earrings, which I reluctantly agreed to...I REALLY struggle creating earrings. And I decided to make a lariat with the feather hanging from the bottom, along with some flower beads and beadwoven leaves. I started the rope, it was looking fabulous. Someone in the family got sick. When I got back to the bead table, I started on one of the other pieces, and kinda forgot about the rope. As I'm gathering everything together to take pics for the post, I saw the feather lying there, looking lonesome. I searched, and searched, and searched....I still haven't found that rope! Or the birdies! They have apparently flown the coop..I know, lame joke.</div>
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When I find both of those babies, I will post the pics. Meanwhile, thanks for checking out my goodies, and head on out and visit the rest of the participants!</div>
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I'll be away for the weekend, but plan on checking everyone out when I get back.</div>
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Blessings, Shirley</div>
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<b>Bead Peeps Swap N Hop 2015 </b><br /><b>Partner List </b></h2>
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<b> Our Hostess: Linda Anderson from <a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http//:fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com</a></b></h3>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Linda</td><td>Anderson</td><td><a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marica</td><td>Zammit</td><td><a href="http://www.beadlovelies.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.beadlovelies.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Linda</td><td>Anderson</td><td><a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Jessica</td><td>Hocutt</td><td><a href="https://faithfamilyandadventure.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">https://faithfamilyandadventure.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Kristina</td><td>Hahn Eleniak</td><td><a href="http://www.peacockandlime.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.peacockandlime.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Debbie</td><td>Jeffries</td><td><a href="http://wordpress/debrasdivinedesigns/blog.com" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://wordpress/debrasdivinedesigns/blog.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Rosantia</td><td>Petkova</td><td><a href="http://bairozan.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://bairozan.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Shalini</td><td>Austin</td><td><a href="http://jewellerybyshalini.co.uk/my-blog/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://jewellerybyshalini.co.uk/my-blog/</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Catherine</td><td>La Vite</td><td><a href="http://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Annica</td><td>Larsson</td><td><a href="http://zestyfrog.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://zestyfrog.wordpress.com/</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Lori</td><td>Schneider</td><td><a href="http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Divya</td><td>N</td><td><a href="http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Mowse</td><td>Doyle</td><td><a href="http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Fay</td><td>Wolfenden</td><td><a href="http://torchfairy.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://torchfairy.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Kathy</td><td>Lindemer</td><td><a href="http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Claire</td><td>Fabian</td><td><a href="http://saraccino.blogspot.de/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://saraccino.blogspot.de/</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="19"><td height="19" style="height: 19px; width: 79px;">Janice</td><td style="width: 123px;">Warden Bergeron</td><td style="width: 333px;"><a href="http://thejewelryroom.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://thejewelryroom.blogspot.ca</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Natalie</td><td>Davidson</td><td><a href="http://www.northshoredays.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.northshoredays.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Deb</td><td>Fortin</td><td><a href="http://www.studiok24.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.studiok24.blogspot.ca</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Inge</td><td>von Roos</td><td><a href="http://ingetraud.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://ingetraud.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Karen</td><td>Mitchell</td><td><a href="http://overthemoon-design.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://overthemoon-design.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Robin</td><td>Reed</td><td><a href="http://willowdragon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://willowdragon.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marie</td><td>Covert</td><td><a href="http://thistledown-and-swaddlings.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://thistledown-and-swaddlings.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Alicia</td><td>Marinache</td><td><a href="http://www.allprettythings.ca/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.allprettythings.ca</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Nan</td><td>Smith</td><td><a href="http://www.wirednan.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.wirednan.blogspot.ca</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Johana</td><td>Nunez</td><td><a href="http://artincendi.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://artincendi.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Kelly</td><td>Hosford Patterson</td><td><a href="http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Lori</td><td>Blanchard</td><td><a href="http://alainnjewelry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://alainnjewelry.WordPress.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Sue </td><td>Kennedy</td><td><a href="http://suebeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://suebeads.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Shai</td><td>Williams</td><td><a href="http://shaihasramblings.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://shaihasramblings.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Niky</td><td>Sayers</td><td><a href="http://silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Melissa</td><td>Trudinger</td><td><a href="http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Candida</td><td>Castleberry</td><td><a href="http://www.spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Erin</td><td>Guest</td><td><a href="http://www.renlish.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.renlish.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Nicole</td><td>Rennell</td><td><a href="http://nicolerennell.com/blog" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://nicolerennell.com/blog</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Ien</td><td>Temaluru</td><td><a href="http://ienmaginationsjewelry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://ienmaginationsjewelry.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Robin</td><td>Showstack</td><td><a href="http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Sam</td><td>Waghorn</td><td><a href="http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marianne</td><td>Baxter</td><td><a href="http://www.simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Elsie</td><td>Deliz-Fonseca</td><td><a href="http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Shai</td><td>Williams</td><td><a href="http://shaihasramblings.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://shaihasramblings.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Lee</td><td>Koopman</td><td><a href="http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Jayne</td><td>Capps</td><td><a href="http://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marti</td><td>Conrad</td><td><a href="http://marticsclay.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://marticsclay.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="18"><td height="18" style="height: 18px;">Tina</td><td>Bosh</td><td><a href="http://bookbug-somanybookssolittletime.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://bookbug-somanybookssolittletime.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="20"><td height="20" style="height: 20px; width: 79px;">Eleanor</td><td style="width: 123px;">Thomas</td><td style="width: 333px;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://woolywireetc.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Jeanne</td><td>Steck</td><td><a href="http://www.gemsbyjeannemarie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.gemsbyjeannemarie.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Gloria</td><td>Allen</td><td><a href="http://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Rachel</td><td>Mallis</td><td><a href="http://www.mintmonarch.com/#%21blog/c1jlz" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.mintmonarch.com/#!blog/c1jlz</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Andrea</td><td>Glick</td><td><a href="http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Stephanie</td><td>Stamper</td><td><a href="http://skwds.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://skwds.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Chris</td><td>Haussler</td><td><a href="http://pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Betony</td><td>Maiden</td><td><a href="http://www.beadwenches.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.beadwenches.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Kari</td><td>Asbury</td><td><a href="http://hippiechickjewelrydesign.com/blog/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://hippiechickjewelrydesign.com/blog/</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Jenny</td><td>Kyrlach</td><td><a href="http://anafiassa.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://anafiassa.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Colleen</td><td>Foley</td><td><a href="http://colleenfoleycreations.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://colleenfoleycreations.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marybeth</td><td>Rich</td><td><a href="http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marcy</td><td>Lamberson</td><td><a href="http://www.studiomarcy.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.StudioMarcy.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Dyanne</td><td>Everett-Cantrell</td><td style="width: 333px;"><a href="http://www.deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Ginny</td><td>Lones</td><td><a href="http://www.skippingintotheunknown.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.Skippingintotheunknown.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Maria Rosa</td><td>Sharrow</td><td><a href="http://willowstreetshops.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://willowstreetshops.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Loretta</td><td>Carstensen</td><td><a href="http://designsbyloretta.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://designsbyloretta.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Dolores</td><td>Raml</td><td><a href="http://craftydscreations.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://craftydscreations.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Michelle</td><td>McCarthy</td><td><a href="http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="18"><td height="18" style="height: 18px;">Louise</td><td>McCormick-Glazier</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://jewelrytreasuresbylouise.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Heather</td><td>Richter</td><td><a href="http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Tammy</td><td>Adams</td><td><a href="http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Shirley</td><td>Moore</td><td><a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com</a> <span style="color: red;"><b>You are here</b></span></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Susanne</td><td>Stelljes</td><td><a href="http://pearlify.blogspot.de/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://pearlify.blogspot.de</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Sheila</td><td>Prosterman</td><td><a href="http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Pallavi</td><td>Asher</td><td><a href="http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Jami</td><td>Shipp</td><td><a href="http://celebratinglifewithdamamashipp.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://celebratinglifewithdamamashipp.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Peggy</td><td>Kosier</td><td><a href="http://www.kosydesigns.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.kosydesigns.blogspot.ca/</a></td></tr>
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<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-72976160044596895692015-04-04T19:28:00.001-07:002015-04-04T19:28:21.018-07:00He Is Risen!Today is the day of celebration of our Risen Lord! Easter is my second favorite holiday.<br />
I love the passion, the fun, the formality, the intensity, the chocolate, the Easter dresses...<br />
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I also love the sweet innocence of children hunting easter eggs, and looking for their easter baskets when they get up. I know some folks think that's two sides of the fence, but I guess that's just the Southern girl in me...love me some tradition!<br />
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And what would a holiday be without a ton of food??<br />
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My hubs is working this holiday, so our dinner will be a quiet one this year.<br />
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Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter! Blessings, Shirley<br />
<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-89807877857909772752015-02-23T05:24:00.000-08:002015-02-23T05:24:44.609-08:00Meet my Bead Peeps Swap n Hop partner!H all! Well, I'm quite shocked to see that I haven't posted in...well...a while. I assure you, I've been quite busy typing, just not on my blog! You would think that since I only have one child left to homeschool, that I would have more time, right? Um...no. But anyway, you didn't come to hear about my busy schedule, you came to meet my partner!<br />
I am quite enthralled with bead hops, so when I saw the signups for the <a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/search/label/Swap%20N%20Hop">Bead Peeps Swap n Hop</a>, I was totally excited! <a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/"> Linda Anderson</a> is the mastermind behind this challenge, and I'm so glad she chose to put all the time and effort into creating this Hop!<br />
And over the top thrilled with my partner, Tammy Adams of <a href="http://www.paisleylizard.com/">Paisley Lizard</a>. Tammy's design style is quite different from mine, which thrills me to no end. (Cause where's the challenge if you both create the same?) <br />
Check these scrumptious earrings....<br />
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I adore this owl necklace!<br />
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You can find more of Tammy's designs<a href="http://paisleylizard.indiemade.com/store"> here.</a> And <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CactusFrog">here</a>.<br />
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Tammy has a really cool day job working with scientists. Now, prior to this year, I would never have described myself as a science geek. But having taught a semester of 1-5 grade science, I have to admit, there are quite a few sciencey things I dig. :)<br />
The one area of science I've always loved is sci-fi fiction. And Tammy is the same! Sweet!!<br />
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Now, wouldn't you like to see what I'm sending Tammy? Shhhh...I'll give you a little sneak peek, k?<br />
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I've loved every blog challenge I've entered, and it is such a great experience to meet other folks that are just as enthusiastic about jewelry as you. I have a feeling this is going to be the best one yet, so stay tuned!<br />
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ShirleyShirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-1314313346485092052014-12-31T07:49:00.000-08:002014-12-31T07:49:37.937-08:00Your Thoughts on 2014?Last day of the year.....they do go by so very fast!<br />
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So, I'm curious as to how this year stacked up for you. Exciting? Tough? Enlightening?<br />
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I've had some tough moments, and some exciting ones.<br />
I lost a dear friend, the owner of my local bead store. But the blessing has been that a customer chose to purchase the store, and it has been very exciting working with her on new ideas for the store.<br />
She asked me to teach some beading classes, which is very rewarding to share your passion with others.<br />
I was accepted for Beadwork's Challenge for the Dec 14/Jan 15 issue. Finally published!<br />
Now I want to concentrate on creating a piece to send in as a pattern.<br />
Opened a component store at <a href="http://artisancomponentmarketplace.com/shirleymooredesigns/">Artisan Marketplace</a>. Lots and lots to learn about selling and promoting without being annoying!<br />
Social Media is a true challenge to balance! My poor blog has definitely suffered as I have spent more and more time on Facebook, which it seems is heading for some changes. I truly love my Facebook groups, and I really hope they are not going away, with all the changes Facebook is implementing.<br />
My blog name is Beads and Bread, but the bread part has taken a definite back seat to the beads this past year! As I've discovered some allergic issues, I've pretty much stopped making bread. But my family loves it, and I still have about 200 lbs of grain, so you will still see some baked goodies on here as well.<br />
My Artisan Marketplace site has a blog feature, so I may be moving over there. Stay tuned for that....<br />
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Do you have any New Years Resolutions? Plans? Words?<br />
I've been doing the Word of the Year for the last few, and it has made a much bigger impact on me than the list of resolutions that I fail at...<br />
I am planning on learning some new beading techniques, and getting better informed about social media techniques and SEO's.<br />
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And....I am going to do a better job at posting here, since that is where I really get to talk and share with y'all!<br />
Hope you have a safe and happy New Year's Eve! Blessings, Shirley<br />
<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-7898215212949527812014-12-17T09:58:00.000-08:002014-12-17T09:58:09.583-08:00The Beads are Shaping Up!Where the heck did the time go? This has been such an exciting year, with so many cool things happening in my personal life, and in the world of jewelry.<br />
Can you believe how many new bead shapes have been introduced in the last two years? Have you snapped up every shape, or are you reserving judgement for a while?<br />
I've only picked up a few, and I've been very pleased with them. I've fallen in love with superduos, as I think most folks have as well.<br />
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I've also tried tilas, rizos, and superunos. All quite fun!<br />
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There are many, many more shapes, and I do hope to try some of them in the future, as the beady budget allows.<br />
What about you? Any new shapes you've fallen in love with?<br />
Blessings,<br />
ShirleyShirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-13531837945397601762014-11-07T11:06:00.002-08:002014-11-07T11:06:46.776-08:00It's a GRAND OPENING!!<img height="414" src="https://www.outreach.com/media/print/product/product_images/IC1539720_l.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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That's right! Tomorrow is the Official Grand Opening of all the stores at Artisan Component Marketplace....including mine!<br />
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I think the prices are extremely reasonable, but in honor of the Grand Opening, I'm also offering a 20% discount. Use GRAND20 at the checkout.<br />
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I still don't have a lot of product, but I'm beading just as fast as I can! :)<br />
Hope to see you there..the discount will be good through Monday. Blessings, Shirley<br />
<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-16798115352968964642014-10-25T14:35:00.001-07:002014-10-25T14:35:29.718-07:00And the winner is.......<img src="http://www.gizmofusion.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/contest-winner.jpg" /><br />
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Ms. Sherri Stokey has won her choice of:<br />
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The rest of us? Well, it takes work, and more work, and more work.<br />
I do feel that I have made huge strides in my technical skills, and choosing colors that play well together. Some of my favorites......<br />
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It has truly been and enjoyable journey, and I am finally opening a shop!!!!</div>
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It is still very small, with limited inventory, but hey, you've gotta start somewhere!</div>
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It's been a fun challenge for me, really stopping to think about patterns that will work for beginners.</div>
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I have to confess, even when I was a beginner, I was always pushing the envelope, trying patterns that were harder than my skill level...so this has been very different.</div>
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I need nice, constructive criticism, so I'm asking for help on the storefront.</div>
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<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-30048742590157481022014-09-30T00:00:00.000-07:002014-10-01T04:10:19.813-07:00It's AJE Reveal Day...and it's a stunner!I know, I know, it's not polite to brag on yourself....but seriously, I'm just rather impressed at where this piece took me!<br />
If you are not familiar with <a href="http://artjewelryelements.blogspot.com/">AJE</a>, you are in for a treat. It's a blog of super talented folks, and each month they create a piece from a component one of them created. They are also nice enough to have a few folks join in each month as well. I've been very privileged to participate in the past.<br />
This month the component is created by the fabulous<a href="http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/"> Kristi Bowman</a>. What that woman can do with clay is awesome!<br />
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<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rT5GKd5Lirc/VABtJXbKs_I/AAAAAAAALmc/XYKBGgYb29M/s400/DSC_0611.jpg" height="244" width="400" />I grabbed this image from the AJE site. Mine piece is the bottom row, on the right. I just adore the warm, coppery tones in it.<br />
There is also a hint of purple, so that pretty much set the color choices for me.<br />
However.....I hit a major hiccup in my process.<br />
See, there was this gorgeous sexy, double St. Pete in Beadwork a few months ago that I just knew would marry so well with the pendant. I started it with plenty of time to spare...colors were awesome...I knew it would work, even with the modifications I was making to the pattern. But, confidence is great to trip you up at times. I made a major uh-oh in my beadweaving. So, I had to decide very quickly whether I would Ripppit, Ripppit, or start something totally new.<br />
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I'm crazy, so I decided to start something completely new. Fingers flying, brain sizzling with ideas, I tried some things I've not tried before; and, well, I love it! I hope you do as well...<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBpuyEETKek/VCn7rcN5UpI/AAAAAAAAALE/4D-0loW_lKY/s1600/IMG_2787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBpuyEETKek/VCn7rcN5UpI/AAAAAAAAALE/4D-0loW_lKY/s1600/IMG_2787.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>I chose some luscious purples, blues, coppers, and metallics to show off the pendant's rich patina.</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lgjVHii3-20/VCn7qxQ1EiI/AAAAAAAAAK8/VNjxg2u9obQ/s1600/IMG_2788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lgjVHii3-20/VCn7qxQ1EiI/AAAAAAAAAK8/VNjxg2u9obQ/s1600/IMG_2788.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a>The chain is a mix of triple spiral, seen here, along with some new peyote beaded beads as well.</div>
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Thanks for hangin' with me through all those pics. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Kristi's components, and thrilled to create for AJE.</div>
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<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-68880394387839510242014-09-07T00:00:00.000-07:002014-09-07T00:00:04.351-07:00Anchors Aweigh Reveal!!Today's the day!! I'm so very excited to show you what I've created!!!<br />
I'm thrilled to not only participate in this blog hop by the wonderful<a href="http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/"> Rita (Toltec Jewels)</a>, but to get to play with Diana <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Ptaszynski'</span>s beads!!! I just adore Diana's beads, and <a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/2012/09/aje-september-challenge.html">this</a> is one of my most worn bracelets. That girl knows her stuff!<br />
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Here's a pic of the beads I received for this challenge. And you can go<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/151073304/stormy-seas-anchor-charm-pair&ref=em"> here</a> to pick up some of your own!<br />
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I love the soft color of these babies. I could have gone in a green direction, or blue, or grey.<br />
I knew what style I wanted for them, I just wasn't sure how to accomplish my idea. So off I went to Pinterest. I love heading over there for ideas and inspiration. I just typed anchors and sea in the search box, and got lots of ideas!!!<br />
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I chose to go with a 'rope' theme. I kept it very simple, because I wanted the rope idea to lead the way.<br />
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Featured & Honored Artist: Diana Ptaszynski</div>
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Diana's Shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/suburbangirlbeads" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Suburban Girl Beads</a></div>
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Cheri Reed <a href="http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Creative Designs by Cheri</a></div>
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Monique Urquhart <a href="http://ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">A Half-Baked Notion</a></div>
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Jennifer Reno <a href="http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Musings of a Crafty Jenny</a></div>
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Shirley Moore <a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Beads and Bread</a></div>
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Tammy Adams <a href="http://paisleylizard.com/blog.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Paisley Lizard</a></div>
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Melissa Trudinger <a href="http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Bead Recipes</a><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Jill Bradley </span><a href="http://www.jillybeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">JillyBeads</a></div>
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<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-12354332827513011722014-08-29T06:55:00.001-07:002014-08-29T06:55:42.754-07:00Tis the Season!Oh my Gosh!!! Are y'all as frantically tired as I am?? School has started with a bang!<br />
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I addition to that, I've got lots of new irons in the fire.One of which is the honor of being a guest blogger for Art Jewelry Elements! I love this blog, it's one of the few I actually keep up with on a regular basis.<br />
I know, I have been a total slacker on posts...All I can say is, I'm trying to do better. It is rather hard to keep up with all the social media outlets and keep your finger in the pie, so to speak.<br />
Facebook can literally eat up your day, but if you don't maintain a presence there, you're not going to have folks remember you when they are in need of a pretty piece of jewelry, you know?<br />
I do have a Twitter account, and Instagram. I use the Twitter to post for giveaways, and that's about it.<br />
I post pics of food I make on Instagram, and the adorable clay pieces my daughter creates.<br />
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I'm in the process of creating an online shop to finally! sell my designs. That was a looonngg time coming, let me tell you! I still don't have all the ins and outs figured out, but I just can't wait til I do, otherwise I'll be dead and someone else will be selling them!<br />
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Hope you're all doing well, gearing up for the Holiday Season! It is an exciting time, I love this part of the year, even though it's rather hectic. The weather turns cooler...<br />
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I start baking PUMPKIN EVERTHING!!!!!<br />
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So, what about you? Do you love this season of busyness, or dread it? Blessings, Shirley<br />
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The awesome<a href="http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/"> Rita (Toltec Jewels) </a>put out a request for artists interested in playing with some of<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/suebeads"> Sue Kennedy's</a> new bead design, chicklets.<br />
If you've ever had the pleasure of designing with Sue's beads, you will totally understand why it was a joy to create with this bead!<br />
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I received the top bead on the last row. Yes, that yummy orangey pinkey color. Sooo gorgeous!!!<br />
This is a small bead, so you would think I would choose to create a bracelet, right?<br />
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I wanted to make a necklace, so I could feature this baby front and center.<br />
Wanna see? Course you do, that's why you came.<i> Insert dramatic cloak swishing....TADA!!!!!!!</i><br />
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Here are the rest of the lucky participants!</div>
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Thanks Rita, for another super fun challenge!</div>
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<b>Guest of Honor & Featured Artist:</b> <b>Susan Kennedy</b></div>
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Sue Kennedy's blogs: <a href="http://suebeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">SueBeads...A Beady Girl's blog</a></div>
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<a href="http://artjewelryelements.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Art Jewelry Elements</a></div>
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SueBeads Art Beads <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/suebeads" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">SueBeads</a></div>
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Toltec Jewels <a href="http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>JewelSchoolFriends.com</a></div>
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<b><br /></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Linda Anderson <a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://fromthebeadboard.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jennifer Reno <a href="http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://jenrenjewelry.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Shirley Moore <a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://beadsandbread.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kristen Stevens <a href="http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://kristen-beadjourney.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marybeth Rich <a href="http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://forestofjewels.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jael Thorp <a href="http://jaelsjewels.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://jaelsjewels.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Melissa Trudinger <a href="http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://Beadrecipes.<wbr></wbr>wordpress.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Andrea Glick <a href="http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://zenithjade.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nan Smith <a href="http://wirednan.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://wirednan.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Blanca Medina <a href="http://www.peru-medesigns.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.peru-medesigns.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Shai Williams <a href="http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://shaihasramblings.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Carolyn Lawson <a href="http://carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://Carolynscreationswa.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rana Wilson <a href="http://ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://Ranaleadesigns.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Robin Reed <a href="http://willowdragon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://willowdragon.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Robin Showstack <a href="http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr>heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sheila Prosterman <a href="http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://catswithbeads.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Karla Morgan <a href="http://texaspepperjams.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://Texaspepperjams.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kari Asbury <a href="http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://hippiechickdesign.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kelly Rodgers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeadinBlackBlue" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>BeadinBlackBlue</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mischelle Andrade Fanucchi <a href="https://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://micheladasmusings.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Heather Richter <a href="http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://desertjewelrydesigns.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Chris Eisenberg <a href="http://www.wanderware.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.wanderware.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kathleen Breeding <a href="http://www.zibbet.com/99BottlesofBeadsontheWall" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.zibbet.com/<wbr></wbr>99BottlesofBeadsontheWall</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Linda Landig <a href="http://lindalandig.wordpress.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://lindalandig.<wbr></wbr>wordpress.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Crystal Thain <a href="http://beaddragons.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://beaddragons.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Dini Bruinsma <a href="http://angazabychanges.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://angazabychanges.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lori Schneider <a href="http://www.beadaddicted.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.beadaddicted.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tammy Adams <a href="http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.paisleylizard.com/<wbr></wbr>blog.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Melinda Orr <a href="http://bandanagirl.indiemade.com/blog" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://bandanagirl.indiemade.<wbr></wbr>com/blog</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lennis Carrier <a href="http://windbent.wordpress.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://windbent.wordpress.<wbr></wbr>com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cynthia Machata <a href="http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://antiquitytravelers.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Elizabeth Hodges <a href="http://thewhisperingseas.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://thewhisperingseas.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Debbie Rasmussen <a href="http://kepirasmussen.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://kepirasmussen.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tanya McGuire <a href="http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://tanyamcguire.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com</a>/</span></div>
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Ev Shelby <a href="http://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr>raindropcreationsbyevelyn.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></div>
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Sharyl McMillian-Nelson <a href="http://sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://sharylsjewelry.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a></div>
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Thanks for joining me in celebrating this challenge. Blessings, Shirley</div>
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<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-26243379060466465662014-06-17T05:13:00.000-07:002014-06-17T05:13:48.800-07:00A Time to Stitch FiveToday's the day people! It's here, it's here! What? Well, the reveal for A Time to Stitch, of course!<br />
This is one of my very favorite challenges, and it is run by the awesome <a href="http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/">Therese Frank</a> and <a href="http://onekisscreations.blogspot.com/">Christine Altmiller.</a><br />
So this challenge was to take one stitch, and make 3 identical pieces, changing either the size, or the color of the beads.<br />
I chose flat herringbone, it's one of my favorite stitches for it versatility. I took this challenge one step further, and used silver-lined, opaque, and matte finishes as well as the three different colors. I guess I cheated a bit, because I also used a silver metallic in each of the bracelets, and a coordinating size 15 for the edge beads.<br />
I really love how they turned out, and I hope you do as well!<br />
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Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-60729519658400978012014-06-07T14:06:00.000-07:002014-06-07T14:15:57.032-07:00It's a Chicklet kind of day....Do you enjoy blogging challenges? I am quite addicted to them!<br />
There are some that just fill me with joy...Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party,<a href="http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/"> Therese</a> and <a href="http://www.onekisscreations.blogspot.com/">Christine</a>'s <a href="http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-time-to-stitch-five-sign-ups.html">Time to Stitch</a>, and pretty much anything<a href="http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/"> Rita (Toltec Jewels)</a> decides to host!<br />
Rita has a new one, and I'm so very excited I get to participate!! It features the wonderful work of <a href="http://www.suebead.com/">SueBeads</a>!!! I know, right? Sue makes beautiful lampwork beads, and I have yet to play with any of them, so I'm thrilled to be in this challenge.<br />
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This is a new shape Sue has created, called Chicklets. They are just adorable, and I can't wait to get mine and start playing. The list is full, but I'm sure you could play along if you already have some of these cuties. And if you don't, why not head to Sue's shop? And pick up two or three or a dozen...<br />
Stay tuned for more excitement throughout the summer, as I kick my loom and kumihimo disc into high gear!<br />
Blessings, Shirley<br />
<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-79905889582103406082014-05-10T00:00:00.000-07:002014-05-10T04:41:50.757-07:008th Bead Soup Blog Party RevealWelcome to the reveal!!! If you've not heard of the Bead Soup Blog Party, brainchild of Lori Anderson, you can check out all the details <a href="http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br />
This is a huge blog hop, over 500 reveals, so I will keep it short and sweet. Well, for me anyway...<br />
My partner, Rebekah Payne, of<a href="http://www.treewingsstudio.com/"> TreeWingStudios</a>, is an incredibly talented polymer clay artist. She also creates some fantastic leather goodies, which I am so lucky to get to play with one of her newest styles!<br />
Just a quick remind of my fab soup...<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--lcPtvdSCNE/U2fJCDyrDCI/AAAAAAAAADo/wl8EW8iANIY/s1600/IMG_2571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--lcPtvdSCNE/U2fJCDyrDCI/AAAAAAAAADo/wl8EW8iANIY/s1600/IMG_2571.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a> A softly romantic bead palette. Not my usual style! </div>
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The rules state that you are only required to use these babies...but, of course, I was in happy land with all my other goodies!</div>
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My daughter was very involved in this Bead Soup. She requested a specific style for the necklace. I had created a necklace for a Seam Binding Challenge for Artisan Whimsy in an asymmetrical style. Half kumihimo braid, half filled netting. Let's see what you think....</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n0VugfSLrAQ/U2zwtChigNI/AAAAAAAAAEE/sCxdFhwVcIo/s1600/IMG_2636+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n0VugfSLrAQ/U2zwtChigNI/AAAAAAAAAEE/sCxdFhwVcIo/s1600/IMG_2636+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a> Soft and delicate. Yes, I'm so going to wear this Sunday for Mother's Day!</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6KC5SF79I14/U2zwtV18g6I/AAAAAAAAAEI/cbaCmUb10QU/s1600/IMG_2637+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6KC5SF79I14/U2zwtV18g6I/AAAAAAAAAEI/cbaCmUb10QU/s1600/IMG_2637+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a> I wove a short strip of chenille stitch to connect the two ropes. The netted section has part of the soft burgundy print fabric inside, while the kumihimo is braided with one strand of 4mm lavender AB firepolish beads, chocolate bamboo yarn, and burgundy sparkle yarn.</div>
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Next up is actually the piece I created first. I've recently become <strike>obsessed </strike> enamored of loomwork. I knew when I saw that strand of fabric covered beads that Rebekah's mom had stitched, that I wanted it to be in a loomed cuff. I had an absolute blast creating this cuff.</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pZSZhhWinwo/U2zw2dPK8LI/AAAAAAAAAEc/Tko-dwqzevM/s1600/IMG_2639+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pZSZhhWinwo/U2zw2dPK8LI/AAAAAAAAAEc/Tko-dwqzevM/s1600/IMG_2639+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a>Soft and romantic again, with those fire polish beads showing up in the dangling fringe, and some of the new brick beads in the mix as well. I used hex beads in a metallic iris to create loops to hold the fabric rope in the cuff, and a simple RAW edging for the top. The clasp is from The Beading Room, and the wide ribbon crimps are from Twilight Fancy.</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tUZi5KrjnnY/U2zw4j8kqwI/AAAAAAAAAEs/voxl-qy0RFc/s1600/IMG_2640+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tUZi5KrjnnY/U2zw4j8kqwI/AAAAAAAAAEs/voxl-qy0RFc/s1600/IMG_2640+-+Copy+-+Copy.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a>Isn't that a beautiful clasp?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vcbvH8HMjBg/U2z1WvXBHVI/AAAAAAAAAF0/RqGWxGfeUx8/s1600/IMG_2642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vcbvH8HMjBg/U2z1WvXBHVI/AAAAAAAAAF0/RqGWxGfeUx8/s1600/IMG_2642.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a>Sorry, I couldn't help modeling it. Just ignore the freckles, k?</div>
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This last piece I just finished last night. Not because I was running late, but because I didn't think I was going to be able to do justice to Rebekah's heirloom buttons, so I had decided I would create something later. But they just kept talking to me....so this is what happened.</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K-f8VzBMq9o/U2zw4q4TOJI/AAAAAAAAAEo/GCNvdGJ_NOo/s1600/IMG_2645+-+Copy+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-K-f8VzBMq9o/U2zw4q4TOJI/AAAAAAAAAEo/GCNvdGJ_NOo/s1600/IMG_2645+-+Copy+%25282%2529.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a>I had enough of the fabric left to create a soft cuff.</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PuRLJAfKe9Q/U2z1VxdV2UI/AAAAAAAAAFw/zEvTauQe3m4/s1600/IMG_2643.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PuRLJAfKe9Q/U2z1VxdV2UI/AAAAAAAAAFw/zEvTauQe3m4/s1600/IMG_2643.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a>Flat netting this time, in a soft matte amber, accented with metallic Czech seed beads and edged with a buttermilk cream to pick up the color of the buttons. And I got to use one of Rebekah's rose petal beads as the closure!</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sVMWq6q7400/U2z1XKy0Z_I/AAAAAAAAAGA/zUBEiXk32Zw/s1600/IMG_2644.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sVMWq6q7400/U2z1XKy0Z_I/AAAAAAAAAGA/zUBEiXk32Zw/s1600/IMG_2644.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a> I used the Czech rondelles Rebekah sent as the toppers for the buttons. This cuff is super soft, and oh-so-special to me. It will be a sweet memory of her precious gift, and this fabulous blog hop!</div>
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There were several things I didn't get to incorporate, like the petal beads, and the MOP chips. Rest assured, they will be used! As will this little guy that I beaded for the fabric cuff, then decided it didn't work.</div>
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And a huge thank you to my partner Rebekah, and to Lori Anderson for such a wonderful experience!!!</div>
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<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-26940461739438853252014-04-24T11:45:00.000-07:002014-04-24T11:45:16.293-07:00Check her out...my Bead Soup partner!Yes, it's almost time for the reveal, and I totally forgot to show y'all what I got!<br />
I have been so blessed to be partnered with Rebekah Payne of <a href="http://www.treewingsstudio.com/">TreeWings Studios</a>. Rebekah is an artist extraordinaire! She creates the most awesome polymer clay pieces, in addition to some seriously cool leather and wire pieces.<br />
Rebekah really sent some very cool pieces for me to play with....wanna see?<br />
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Yes, this is a seriously romantic bead soup! I've been very busy playing in it, and hope you'll come back May 3rd to see what I've created! Blessings, Shirley</div>
<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-1917683661591959112014-04-06T03:30:00.000-07:002014-04-06T03:30:01.328-07:00Color of Dreams Blog HopI'm so very thrilled and excited to show you what I've created for this special hop! Rita, better known as <a href="http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/">Toltec Jewels</a>, invited us to participate in a very special challenge. She generously shared a gorgeous art bead with each of us, created by the awesomely talented <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thecolorofdreams">Patricia Handschuh</a>.<br />
I'm telling you, I was quite the little happy camper when I opened the package. Patricia creates very intricate patterns in these beads. Here's the shot of the beads that Rita mailed out to us.<br />
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Simply a riot of happiness, right? It was fairly easy for me to decide what I wanted to create...just a matter of getting it all done. I really went right to the wire with this one, which means that I had to take the pics last night, rather than in daylight. I'll be out most of the day Sunday, but I am going to add daylight pics to the post later.<br />
The bead was small enough that I could have created a bracelet with it, but I decided I wanted a necklace. Specifically, a set of necklaces. I chose to create a trio of lariats, with the bead taking center stage as the closure.<br />
I had so much fun just playing around with different styles, beads, and techniques with this challenge. So, surprisingly, one of the ropes is a simple string of beads. But it worked, and taught me that simple can still have a big impact. The second rope is a kumihimo braid with a matte orange accent bead. The threads used for it were a variegated yarn, white crochet thread, and two strands of matte ab orange beads.<br />
The third rope is a twisted RAW that has a pretty, delicate spring look to it. Which is rather funny, because it has in-your-face hot pink, and metallic green beads in it! That's one of the coolest parts about playing with beads for me...all the endless combinations of colors and styles.<br />
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Thank you Rita, for sharing Patricia's beads with us. I'm so happy to have found another source for beads, and thrilled with where this challenge took me. Please go visit all the other participants in this wonderful challenge! Blessings, Shirley</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Honorary Artist: Patricia Handschuh</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Patricia's blog: <a href="http://thecolorofdreams.blogspot.com/" style="color: #0a3c6a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Color of Dreams</a> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Patricias Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thecolorofdreams" style="color: #0a3c6a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Color of Dreams</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hostess: TJ <a href="http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/" style="color: #0a3c6a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Jewel School Friends</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Kay Thomerson <a href="http://kayzkreationz.blogspot.com/" style="color: #0a3c6a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">KayzKreationz</a><br />Audrey Belanger <a href="http://esperianterra.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #0a3c6a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Toki No Hourousha</a></span><br />
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<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-24428893742185937192014-03-01T02:30:00.000-08:002014-03-01T02:30:04.083-08:00Clean Up Fix Up Blog HopI know, right? Who wants to clean, when you can design?? Well, apparently, I was a bit over the top in the messy department...<br />
Anyway, I guess there are a lot of us out there, because when Sharyl first posted about cleaning up, a boatload of folks agreed to do it too! Ok, I'm sure y'all have more exciting things to do than see my messy space, but I do understand...<br />
It's kinda like a train wreck, you just can't stop yourself from looking...<br />
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Ok, so I didn't get<i><b> everything</b></i> cleaned, but hey, I'm rather thrilled with what I did get, so there. </div>
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The school desk is looking better, and I've definitely stepped back to just the one spot, but I didn't get to touch the other area of the room. You know, that catchall side? Well, I'm still a happy girl over my EMPTY desk!!!!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11034873586616492485noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-80243742707042493112014-02-28T08:04:00.000-08:002014-02-28T08:04:30.124-08:00Are You Ready to Bead Soup???<br />
<a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/2011/02/bead-soup-reveal.html"><img alt=" My first Bead Soup Blog Party" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H8rN_7htJII/TWbU8_tjm_I/AAAAAAAAAHo/4dFYNA03fVk/s320/40600665.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/2011/02/bead-soup-reveal.html">My first Bead Soup Blog Party</a><br />
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It's getting exciting around here! Some of the participants have been matched up. I love the anticipation of waiting to hear who my partner will be, and that first email!<br />
If you've not heard of the Bead Soup Blog Party, please check out some of my past entries, and for more info, please check out<a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/"> Lori Anderson's blog</a>. Lori started this blog party several years ago, and really had no idea it would take off like it has. To my knowledge, there is not another blog hop that is quite this big in the beading world. I attribute the success of it to Lori herself. Not only is she a fantastic designer, but her caring heart shines through in absolutely everything she does. Throughout her struggles over the past year with health issues, she has continued to be present and accounted for in her blog, her facebook, and her inspiration. I know I would not do half as well handling all that she has, and still want to host this great Blog Party.<br />
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<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uSb-ZMMGvPM/UBGOHgyIHpI/AAAAAAAAA0c/m1mczS7ZDzk/s400/006.JPG" /><a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/2012/07/6th-bead-soup-blog-party-reveal-and.html"> One of my favorite pieces.</a><br />
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I've grown as a designer each time I've participated, and glue myself to the chair on reveal day, hopping from one blog to another. I cut and paste the list to a word document, and highlight each blog, or comment to go back later.<br />
You will always have folks that sign up, and then don't participate. It's really a bummer, but it does happen. Then there are computer glitches, life events that overtake us, etc.<br />
I love reading about the process of designing the pieces, sometimes more than the piece itself. Ugly? I don't really feel that way, since I don't expect everyone to like beadweaving either. What I do appreciate is their effort and commitment to the challenge.<br />
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Ok, I still have a bit of cleaning to do before my reveal tomorrow for<a href="http://www.sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com/"> Sharyl's Clean Up, Fix Up Blog Hop</a>. See ya tomorrow! Blessings, Shirley<br />
<br />Shirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821184190712594392noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-73588625406551635872014-02-12T12:04:00.000-08:002014-02-12T12:04:30.067-08:00Word for the Year....Leaning<br />
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Have you decided on your Word for this year? I'm a bit late, as this year has already rushed into existence with me standing bewildered on the sidelines!<br />
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This one took some soul searching. I didn't stick to my word last year too well. I am still coming to understand myself as a designer, and what I want 'my look' to be...<br />
What I have come to understand is how deeply I respect designers of patterns. I have grown and developed as a designer myself because of the teaching I have received through patterns and tutorials.<br />
I have participated in blog hops and challenges, and each time have grown better.<br />
Sooo....my word for this year is<i> LEAN.</i><br />
I am leaning on my understanding of my skills, and lack thereof. I am leaning on the expertise of designers that teach me to be better. I am leaning on God's understanding of His plan for me, not my own.<br />
Truthfully, if it were up to me, I would happily spend my days beading and interacting with lovely folks on FB and blogger. But that is really just a fantasy, cause I don't have unlimited funds, but, more importantly, because at some point, you have to put your work out there and see if anyone responds to your style.<br />
And what if they don't? Well, as crushing as that might be, I hope I would take it to heart that I need to explore my style more, focus on my skills a bit more, and try, try again.<br />
I will also continue to<i> LEAN </i>on my awesome FB groups.<br />
One in particular is a new skill that I have been extremely excited over...bead looming!<br />
It is so far from my usual fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants style.<br />
I hope you'll come back and hang with me while I explore the possibilities of the loom, and learn<br />
more about some great artists while I'm Learning and Leaning!<br />
Blessings, Shirley<br />
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Now, you know I can't just let you leave without some eye candy, right?<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q8F_0R6-OlI/UvvRhDeqGTI/AAAAAAAABt8/Mex3xZAykZ8/s1600/koi+fish+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q8F_0R6-OlI/UvvRhDeqGTI/AAAAAAAABt8/Mex3xZAykZ8/s1600/koi+fish+001.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a>Original Koi Fish pattern created by Erin Simonetti, beaded by me. (My very first loom piece)</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xMJ5kA3TFw8/UvvRn4IbStI/AAAAAAAABuE/shU6ZLWl-0c/s1600/Black+kumi+rope+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xMJ5kA3TFw8/UvvRn4IbStI/AAAAAAAABuE/shU6ZLWl-0c/s1600/Black+kumi+rope+005.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a>Matte black and green kumihimo rope, designed and created by me, for custom button and focal by Sheri Mallery of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlinginMud">Slinging Mud</a>. (focal not shown)</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E5XRtyPcPMA/UvvSDulWlbI/AAAAAAAABuM/1J0Y4uIR0v4/s1600/IMG_2494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E5XRtyPcPMA/UvvSDulWlbI/AAAAAAAABuM/1J0Y4uIR0v4/s1600/IMG_2494.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a>Netted bracelet, instructions by Carol Cypher in Mastering Beadwork. Custom button designed by me.</div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-05sAOYGRuew/UvvSD7cStzI/AAAAAAAABuQ/f7ftMZw2NRE/s1600/IMG_2510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-05sAOYGRuew/UvvSD7cStzI/AAAAAAAABuQ/f7ftMZw2NRE/s1600/IMG_2510.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a> Peyote crosses, pattern in Beadwork June 2013 by Alice Coelho.</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FqSjJZ477TA/UvvSEZM5cbI/AAAAAAAABuc/RF-YKLdYNi8/s1600/IMG_2511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FqSjJZ477TA/UvvSEZM5cbI/AAAAAAAABuc/RF-YKLdYNi8/s1600/IMG_2511.JPG" height="223" width="400" /></a> Guitar string bangles, designed by me.</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11034873586616492485noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-28358730816249685232014-01-15T09:27:00.001-08:002014-01-15T09:27:53.479-08:00A Time to Stitch 4 RevealI can't think of anything better than starting the new year off with two of my favorite designers. <a href="http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/">Therese Frank </a>and <a href="http://www.onekisscreations.blogspot.com/">Christine Altmiller</a>. They came up with the great idea of having a blog challenge based on beadweaving stitches.<br />
The ones they chose for this time are: Netting, which is the required stitch, Chevron, Chenille, and Spiral.<br />
I was only able to create a piece using the netting stitch. I'm very, very pleased with the way it turned out.<br />
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One of my 'go to' books is Carol Cypher's Mastering Beadwork. It is such a great reference tool for the basics of stitches. I also love the little 'Tips and Tricks' that she offers. So off I went to brush up on the stitch.<br />
For some reason, I have a brain cramp with starting the netting stitch. Hey! Don't judge! :)<br />
Anyway, this is called 'Spiky Bracelet' in her book. It uses odd count netting, which means that your turnaround is accomplished with a little picot. It turned out really pretty with the colors I chose, and of course, my photos totally do not do justice to the sparkle factor in this pretty.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFx5oObuPxw/UtbCikzoT6I/AAAAAAAABs4/yHL1exZRj6I/s1600/IMG_2494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFx5oObuPxw/UtbCikzoT6I/AAAAAAAABs4/yHL1exZRj6I/s400/IMG_2494.JPG" width="400" /></a>It's so lacey and delicate, and those 3mm fire polish twinkle ever so nicely!</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mDbwAzl2WXs/UtbCjmBSbQI/AAAAAAAABtA/uyL-rFRq-Wg/s1600/IMG_2495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mDbwAzl2WXs/UtbCjmBSbQI/AAAAAAAABtA/uyL-rFRq-Wg/s400/IMG_2495.JPG" width="400" /></a>Well, I was hoping to show you the details of this beaded button I created for it, but I don't think it shows up very well. I should have taken a photo of it before I attached it to the bracelet. After working 6 rounds, I went back down to the beginning, and worked the first three rounds again, to give it some height for the loop to fit around the bead, and to stiffen it up a bit.</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S1ixSTIei8E/UtbCjQ-u2nI/AAAAAAAABtE/0F-mPIB2HDI/s1600/IMG_2497.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S1ixSTIei8E/UtbCjQ-u2nI/AAAAAAAABtE/0F-mPIB2HDI/s400/IMG_2497.JPG" width="400" /></a> I love the hexagonal shape of the netting.</div>
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This was a fun challenge, as always, and I thank Therese and Christine for starting it. Blessings, Shirley</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11034873586616492485noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-26698454228016842732013-12-14T03:30:00.000-08:002013-12-14T06:21:02.983-08:00Sally Russick's 3rd Annual Ornament SwapToday's the day! I'm so excited to get to show you what I received. Christmas is my very favorite time of year, and I love ornaments, so I was thrilled when I saw <a href="http://thestudiosublime.com/blog-2/">Sally'</a>s post about her ornament swap.<br />
I quickly signed up, and waited with anticipation to find out who Sally had chosen for my partner.<br />
Well, if y'all heard a squeal, and wondered what it was...yep, it was me! Cause my partner is.......the awesome Karen Williams!!! Girl wonder, crafter extraordinaire. Queen of freeform. The face behind <a href="http://skunkhillstudio.com/">Skunk Hill Studios. </a> Ms. Karen led me through my first experience with freeform with her fantastic book, <a href="http://skunkhillstudio.com/book_projects/freeform_peyote_beading.shtml">Freeform Peyote Beading.</a><br />
Now, Karen has the most wonderful eye for color and texture, so yes...the pressure was on! What to make? what to make? Well, I'm supposed to be showing you what I RECEIVED....so, you'll have to go see what I made over at Karen's<a href="http://baublicious.blogspot.com/"> blog</a>.<br />
Sally's instructions for this hop were pretty simple, email, talk about what you like, and let the designing begin.<br />
Karen and I are pretty similar in our color loves, and we both love the old fashioned style Christmas.<br />
A couple of years ago, I purchased a very unusual tree, just for me. It is made from iron, and rather reminds you of a Charlie Brown tree. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. And I knew exactly what it would hold. Very special-to-me beady ornaments! I have a couple from swaps from last year, and now I get to add Karen's to it! Want to see? Well, of course you do!<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uaoThbNKFZ8/UqvVLCG_nzI/AAAAAAAABqE/73JE12QlabM/s1600/Ornament+Swap+2013+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uaoThbNKFZ8/UqvVLCG_nzI/AAAAAAAABqE/73JE12QlabM/s400/Ornament+Swap+2013+001.JPG" width="400" /></a>Isn't that just the most beautiful piece you've ever seen? I love blue, and stars, so yes, I'm a very happy girl.</div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LgCkB7-yUeo/UqvVRcfieNI/AAAAAAAABqg/0cR2riqt-sg/s1600/Ornament+Swap+2013+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LgCkB7-yUeo/UqvVRcfieNI/AAAAAAAABqg/0cR2riqt-sg/s400/Ornament+Swap+2013+002.JPG" width="400" /></a> Karen's attention to detail is something I strive for...sigh. Aren't all those little star sequins too cool??</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LS58CL7wNCM/UqvVOemU6_I/AAAAAAAABqM/IBhhHKYz3r0/s1600/Ornament+Swap+2013+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LS58CL7wNCM/UqvVOemU6_I/AAAAAAAABqM/IBhhHKYz3r0/s400/Ornament+Swap+2013+003.JPG" width="400" /></a>I love bugles, but hate to work with them, so I'm very glad I have a piece that celebrates their beauty...and I didn't have to stitch it! :)</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Eujjqhqgtc/UqvVOgNDkDI/AAAAAAAABqQ/c5srDkfh1uU/s1600/Ornament+Swap+2013+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Eujjqhqgtc/UqvVOgNDkDI/AAAAAAAABqQ/c5srDkfh1uU/s400/Ornament+Swap+2013+004.JPG" width="400" /></a> And it's signed! That makes it so very special for me.</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o-tiBzJg1T0/UqvVRE0rjLI/AAAAAAAABqc/d9l8Sj7AdP0/s1600/Ornament+Swap+2013+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o-tiBzJg1T0/UqvVRE0rjLI/AAAAAAAABqc/d9l8Sj7AdP0/s400/Ornament+Swap+2013+005.JPG" width="400" /></a>I told you she is an amazing artist...yes, she made the card too! (Sorry, I actually took this pic sideways....please tilt your head to the right. There, see?)</div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yw2HCxummJc/UqvVSPsuemI/AAAAAAAABqo/vhON1qtAlT0/s1600/Ornament+Swap+2013+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yw2HCxummJc/UqvVSPsuemI/AAAAAAAABqo/vhON1qtAlT0/s400/Ornament+Swap+2013+006.JPG" width="400" /></a>And, and , and....it was wrapped in her own hand dyed paper! Yes, I do have all the packaging from her, because it's all this beautiful, and it's mine....not sharing, no, I'm not....</div>
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List of Holiday Ornament Swappers</h1>
<a href="http://thestudiosublime.com/">Sally Russick</a> and <a href="http://www.ebbeadandmetalworks.blogspot.com/">Beth and Evie McCord
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<a href="http://treasures-found.blogspot.com/">Erin Prais-Hintz </a>and <a href="http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/">Melissa Trudinger</a><br />
<a href="http://baublicious.blogspot.com/">Karen Williams</a> and <a href="http://www.beadsandbread.blogspot.com/">Shirley Moore</a><br />
<a href="http://lori-finney.blogspot.ca/">Lori Finney</a> and <a href="http://www.allprettythings.ca/">Alicia Marinache</a><br />
<a href="http://islandgirlsinsights.blogspot.ca/">D Lynne Bowland</a> and <a href="http://cavecreekbeads.blogspot.com/">Paula Kramer</a><br />
<a href="http://kimmykats.com/">Kim Bender Hora</a> and <a href="http://jdaviesreazor.com/">Jenny Davies Reazor</a><br />
<a href="http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/">Becky Pancake</a> and
<a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/">Lori Anderson</a><br />
<a href="http://veradesigns.blogspot.com/">Veralynne Malone</a> and <a href="http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/">Therese Frank</a><br />
<a href="http://pixiloo.blogspot.com/">Tanya Goodwin</a> and <a href="http://sandivolpe.com/">Sandi Volpe</a><br />
<a href="http://jeanetteblix.com/">Jeanette Ryan</a> and <a href="http://acreativechelle.blogspot.com/">Rochelle Brisson</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.myaddictionshandcrafted.blogspot.com/">Patti
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11034873586616492485noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-62666131437079832542013-11-16T03:30:00.003-08:002013-11-16T07:09:39.048-08:00Two for One Reveal-Lampwork Blog HopYeah, I did. I signed up for TWO hops, with reveals on the same day. I know, what was I thinking?<br />
Obviously, my brain wasn't working at that moment.<br />
You can go<a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/2013/11/two-for-one-reveals.html"> here</a> to see what I created for Therese Franks' Birthday Challenge.<br />
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Y'all know<a href="http://gratefulartist.blogspot.com/"> Lisa Lodge's</a> Blog Hops are always fun, right? Well, if you've never participated in one, you owe it to yourself to sign right up! She has a couple that are open right now, you can check them out on her blog.<br />
I did sign up a lot later than everyone else on this one. I was really, really trying to resist....we see how well that worked, huh? Anyhoo....have you ever been a bit starstruck when you get beads in the mail?<br />
Of course you have, what a dumb question. That is exactly how I feel every time I see JulsBeads. That woman has some serious mojo magic with lampwork. I was thrilled when I got my package from Lisa, and opened it to find these babies! <span style="color: #b45f06;">Beady Alert! Juls is having a MEGA Sale on her entire<a href="http://julsbeads.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-squee-i-haz-it.html"> shop</a>! You're welcome. </span><br />
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The deep blues offset by the swirls of no-clouds-in-the-sky-blue are just....yeah. Let me just head off to Dictionary dot com and see if I can find a good adjective.</div>
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Nope. Couldn't find one. So, let's just carry on, shall we? Now, of course, I wanted these babies to be front and center, and I wen through several different ideas on my way to the solution. I made a sample piece of netted rope that picked up that deep blue perfectly, but it was feeling a bit too delicate for me, so it got tossed in the 'I'll do something with that later' pile.</div>
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This pattern is from Laura McCabe's Embellished Beadweaving. I've used it several times, I love how fast it works up, and looks so very different depending on the bead choices.</div>
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Those matte raku beads are mainly a dusty brown, but they have lovely hints of blue randomly popping up. The other 11's are a silver lined crystal, and a shiny topaz with black diamond inside color. The pearls on the rope are a deep blue, almost indigo. I really, really heart this necklace. It has a surprisingly vintage feel, and the soft, rather neutral colors mean I can wear it with a TON of stuff! Happy Me!!!!</div>
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As always, a HUGE Thank you to Lisa for a great Blog Hop!</div>
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Here is the list of participants, have fun!!! Blessings, Shirley</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Mary Govaars, </span><a href="http://www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com/" style="color: #944f07; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">MLH Jewelry Designs</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Melissa Trudinger, </span><a href="http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/" style="color: #944f07; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2862c5; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Bead Recipes</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Kathy Zeigler Lindemer, </span><a href="http://www.bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/" style="color: #944f07; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Bay Moon Design</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Laurie Vyselaar, <a href="http://lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #944f07; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue;">Lefthand Jewelry</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Annette Rivers, </span><a href="http://mamaowlsmess.blogspot.com/" style="color: #944f07; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">MamaOwl's Mess</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Karin King, </span><a href="http://maverickbeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #944f07; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">The Sparkle Things Blog</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Mimi Gardner, </span><a href="http://othercuriosities.blogspot.com/" style="color: #944f07; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Baubles, Beads and Other Curiosities</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Toltec Jewels, </span><a href="http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/" style="color: #944f07; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2862c5; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Jewel School Friends</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Kathleen Douglas, </span><a href="http://washoekat.blogspot.com/" style="color: #944f07; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Washoe Kat's</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Christie Searle Murrow, </span><a href="http://www.charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/" style="color: #944f07; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Charis Designs Jewelry</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11034873586616492485noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608689234920116693.post-26317694995357135092013-11-16T03:30:00.002-08:002013-11-16T07:15:33.112-08:00Two for One Reveals-Therese Frank's Birthday RevealToday is going to be exciting, for sure! How did I manage to sign up for two challenges due on the same day? Nut job, that's me!<br />
Please go<a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/2013/11/two-for-one-reveal-lampwork-blog-hop.html"> here</a> for the post on Lisa Lodge's Hop.<br />
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I am so very pleased and honored to be included in Therese Frank's Birthday Reveal. I remember drooling over all the beautiful designs last year that everyone created for her birthday. So I was super thrilled when she included me in the list of folks to receive a very special piece she created.<br />
She played with fusing dichroic glass, and made gorgeous focals that she mailed out to everyone.<br />
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Now, you're waiting to see the focal, aren't you? Well, I could have sworn I took a pic when I got it.....but couldn't find it on the computer amongst the MASSES of photos in there. Seriously, I thought I was going to drown in all those pictures! I need a secretary! Oh, wait, I'm a stay at home mom...hmm, ok, well, guess I'll have to train one of the kids to file and organize...as soon as I learn how...<br />
Anyway, back to the beauty! There are so many gorgeous colors in my focal, mainly in the blues and purples area of life. Yep. Yummm!!!<br />
Sooo, I decided to try something new. What? It'll be fine...really. How hard can it be to bead embroider?<br />
Lots of people do it....<br />
Well, it actually went pretty well. And you would think I would have NO PROBLEM at all coming up with a rope for it, right? Sigh, no, I was overcome with indecision, and, I purchased beads, and I liked them, but not with the focal, and I started a rope, and I really like it, but not with the focal...yeah.<br />
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I do love these dichroic beads, the faceting and shape are very interesting, but I felt like they were competing with Therese's focal, and that was not the point!<br />
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I sooo love how this rope is looking, but I did not think I was going to get this much of a curve on it. Not sure if you can see the random reds in the carry beads. They show up very well in person. Just like the small red spot in the focal, they catch your eye unexpectedly. I do think I will end up using the black matte beads, and maybe some silver lined crystal to make a rope for it. Suggestions are definitely welcome!<br />
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I don't think I'm quite finished with the bezel, but I'm not sure...and I do need to add a backing, but I don't have anything suitable at the moment. </div>
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Therese, I had so much fun learning bead embroidery with your beautiful focal, and I've got the perfect outfit to wear with it! Thank you so much for including me in your birthday challenge!<br />
Now, head on off to see what the other very talented ladies have created! Blessings, Shirley<br />
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<a href="http://www.allprettythings.ca/">Alicia</a></div>
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<a href="http://amybeads.blogspot.com/">Amy</a></div>
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<a href="http://beadsong.blogspot.com/">Bobbie</a></div>
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<a href="http://onekisscreations.blogspot.com/">Christine</a></div>
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<a href="http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com/">Cynthia</a></div>
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<a href="http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com/">Kristen</a></div>
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<a href="http://beadlolabead.blogspot.com/">Lola</a></div>
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<a href="http://spiceboxdesigns.blogspot.com/">Marla</a></div>
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<a href="http://zingalasworkshop.blogspot.com/">Maryanne</a></div>
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<a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/">Shirley</a></div>
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<a href="http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/">Therese and
Crystie</a></div>
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