tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65996224261263231242024-02-02T02:13:29.364-05:00Sundown Bead Designs RhetoricOne of a Kind Metalwork and Wire JewelryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599622426126323124.post-58486468636356654732012-11-12T00:30:00.000-05:002012-11-12T15:53:41.310-05:00Charm Swap Reveal<div style="text-align: center;">
Way back, when the temperatures were quite a bit warmer, <a href="http://glassaddictions.com/">Jen Cameron, Glass Addictions</a>, put out a call for a fun charm swap. I love participating in swaps and a bonus! The swap is also going to benefit <a href="http://www.beadsofcourage.org/">Beads of Courage</a>, an organization providing support and strength for children with serious illnesses. The criteria was that we were to a charm for everyone in our group plus create an extra charm to be auctioned off for the <a href="http://www.beadsofcourage.org/">Beads of Courage</a> auctions. The theme is laughter, after all what better theme to benefit kids and what a joyous sound...kids laughing.</div>
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There were a ton of ideas swimming around in my head for this theme. Then one day, while my toes were in the sand and I was relaxing in the sun listening to my children play in the surf, it hit me. There's one place where everyone laughs and has fun, kids and those of us that are young at heart...the beach! </div>
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All the other ideas were swept to the back burner, and I decided to create a charm that is a sand pail and shovel. Gotta have a sand pail and definitely a shovel for the beach! I cut the pail from copper sheet and sawed out a starfish design, added a little brass shovel, and a sturdy silver handle. The pail is oxidized to make the starfish motif pop. Finally, a piece of sari silk is tied to the handle, simply to add some color. I was gently reminded that people don't tie ribbons to sand pails, but hey, I thought it was fun!</div>
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A super big thanks to<a href="http://glassaddictions.com/"> Jen</a> for coordinating this event!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't forget the <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/glassaddictions/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686">auctions</a>, it's for the kids...laughter is the best medicine!</span><br />
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<strong>Auction Site: <a href="http://myworld.ebay.com/glassaddictions" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">http://myworld.ebay.com/glassaddictions</a></strong></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599622426126323124.post-11112207768444900602012-10-16T01:00:00.000-04:002012-10-16T01:00:02.674-04:00Mismatch Earring SwapOnce again <a href="http://www.suburbangirlstudio.com/">Diana at Suburban Girl Studio</a> hosted an Art Bead Earring Swap but this time with a kick...mismatched. For the most part I'm a symmetrical kinda gal, so this one was a bit of a challenge for me. My partner was <a href="http://www.cornerstoregoddessjewelry.blogspot.com/">Eleanor, Corner Store Goddess Jewelry</a>. I was happy to meet a new beady friend, one of the reasons I love doing swaps, and the other...the goods...<br />
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Wonderful lampwork beads in all kinds of shapes created by Linda Wloszczynski. I love the colors, perfect for fall.<br />
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Here's a sneak peak at what I sent Eleanor. Simple, but mismatched none the less, this was a huge leap for me, but I'm happy with what I created.</div>
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Thank you to the lovely <a href="http://www.suburbangirlstudio.com/">Diana</a> for another super, fun swap! And be sure to check out all the other participants to see their mismatched earrings.<br />
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I've not really done any new wire jewelry, I'm not giving it up, just infatuated with stones and metal right now.<br />
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Recently, I finally got around to one of my mom's requests, new earrings. It's the least I can do since she does so much for me and my family.<br />
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It can be easy to forget to say Thank You. These are just a small token of my appreciation.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599622426126323124.post-43348833319118010172012-09-06T22:02:00.003-04:002012-09-06T22:04:55.561-04:00Still AdjustingI still can't believe that summer is over:( The kids and I spent the last week of August enjoying the beach, the arcade, and the boardwalk. We ate it up! It wasn't busy at all, the week before Labor Day is always the best! Shhh!, Don't tell! I guess it's because those who haven't returned to school are busy preparing to return, and have gone home to do so. Then we made a 180 degree turn! School started on Wednesday, while I love the lazy days of summer, I prefer routine and structure with the weekends thrown in to mix it up. It's always a huge adjustment period and I'm thankful for us all that the first week of school is a short one! Shew!<br />
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While I try to list more jewelry in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sundownbeaddesigns">Etsy shop</a>, I'm also having a sale! Save 15% on any purchase in my shop by using coupon code: LETSGO.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599622426126323124.post-59555476763852774952012-08-20T15:14:00.000-04:002012-08-20T15:14:47.349-04:00Tidying up my ShopThe last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind! We were at our place in Pennsylvania for a week with my parents, going, going almost every day. Then, back just in time for me to head back to Pennsylvania for a quick one day trip to BeadFest. Now it's time to get my<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sundownbeaddesigns"> Etsy shop</a> back in order. I'm setting a goal for myself and I'm telling you so that maybe I'll keep it! I'm going to list at least two new pieces a day until most, if not all, of my jewelry is in the shop. It's not a huge commitment but it's a start, right? And while on working on updating the shop I'll be having a sale...15% off any purchase in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sundownbeaddesigns?ref=si_shop">Sundown Bead Designs Etsy shop</a>, just use coupon code LETSGO.<br />
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It's hard to tell from the picture, but this cab is a swirl of navy blue and dark green. The green has little flecks that look like sparkles or star dust, not a lot just a hint. The cab looked like what I would imagine would be the view of a nebula, so I wanted to go all the way with a celestial inspired pendant. </div>
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Here we are once again, all gathered around taking peeks at each others soup for the<a href="http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/"> 6th Bead Soup Blog Party</a>. I was paired with the very talented <a href="http://missficklemediacom.blogspot.com/">Shannon LeVart</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/missficklemedia">Missficklemedia</a>, and she sent me a wonderful assortment of <a href="http://sundownbeaddesigns.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-goods.html">goodies</a>. So without further ado...</div>
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I love just about anything that is related to the ocean or sea, so my heart skipped a beat when I saw this wonderful focal, a copper polymer clay starfish with green patina. Since blues, greens, and turquoise colors seem to be in the majority around here, it was a perfect fit! And, no need to hide the pretty patina of the verdigris toggle clasp in the back, so it took a front seat, right above the pendant. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The fun ensued, lots of antiqued copper wirework links and connectors, a smattering of patina-ted beads beads from </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/missficklemedia" style="text-align: left;">Shannon</a><span style="text-align: left;">, a few lampwork beads, a sprinkle of turquoise, and a touch of ceramic discs by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarshaNealStudio" style="text-align: left;">Marsha Neal Studio</a><span style="text-align: left;">.</span></div>
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The necklace is just the right length to show off the pendant and the little dangles.</div>
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And then...while I stayed safe with the necklace, I went way out on a limb with this bangle. I decided to make a bangle with the large toggle clasp...minus the bar. Heavy gauge copper serves as the base with the beads and chain from my mix. The bases is partially wrapped with some sari silk that was actually the wrapping around my package.<br />
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I was so far out of my comfort zone with the bangle! So much so that I kept second guessing myself the whole time but decided to stay the course to see what transpired. And I'm so glad I did, it could us a little tweaking but overall I think it's pretty cool! Especially because I like to layer bracelets.<br />
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Slip on over and check out what<a href="http://missficklemediacom.blogspot.com/"> Shannon</a> created with what I sent. I'm anxious to see myself.</div>
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Be sure to check out all the <a href="http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2012/06/participants-of-6th-bead-soup-blog.html">participants for the first reveal</a> of the 6th Bead Soup Blog Party. And a super, BIG Thank You to <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/">Lori Anderson</a> for once again hosting such a great party!</div>
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The painting sparked the nostalgia of my youth. Not that I ever recall seeing any acrobats, but that I, myself considered myself an acrobat. No, I didn't walk any tightropes but I did love gymnastics, still do, and climbed the walls...literally! </div>
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For my piece, entitled Circus Life, I pulled all the elements from the painting that I love...the geometric, diamond pattern, a splash of rosy orange, sand, and lots of different colors from the blue family.</div>
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Lots of art beads at work here, lampwork beads by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blueseraphim"> Blue Seraphim</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/happyskull">Happy Skull</a>, Catherine Ondrey (who is no longer making lampwork beads), a ceramic bead by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpiritedEarth">Spirited Earth</a>, and I created the diamond clasp connector.<br />
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A gorgeous selection of patinaed chain and beads, not one but two clasps...one that is very large and in charge...a starfish polymer focal, some yummy recycled glass beads, and some chunky <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/artisanbeadsplus">macarroll beads</a>.<br />
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The photo has a wonderful visual linen texture, warm, rich colors of gold and rust with a cluster of deep purple grapes, prime for the picking and is paired with the poem October by Robert Frost (see below). My component is the falling leaves cuff in a deep plum, almost steely, color and while I love this component, my favorite part is the manner in which Heather has duplicated the texture from the photo onto the component. These little attentions to detail are why I love handmade!</div>
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While creating this bracelet, I pulled from both the photo and the poem. The colors and texture of the photo spoke to me as well as a few keywords from the poem...leaves, wind, crows, sun, mist, amethyst. I endeavored to incorporate all these elements into my piece. The cuff is the focus and beside it, a small cluster of wire wrapped pearls to represent the grapes. Lots of wire wrapping and a pearl wrapped in a herringbone weave to emulate the twisting and twining of the tendrils. A couple of Czech glass beads were chosen both for their colors as well as the spiral motif, representing the wind. Finally, the leaves, I sawed out a couple of leaves from copper sheet and textured them to mimic the focal and added a couple Czech leaves. The toggle clasp was created and textured with a linen like pattern and stamped with a leaf motif. <br />
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I'm thrilled with the bracelet...love the colors, movement and it's lightweight! </div>
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I'd love to know you're thoughts on my interpretation of the photo and poem. And be sure to join me and check out the other artists who participated in this challenge.</div>
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<a href="http://sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Sharon Palac</span></a><br />
<a href="http://cerebraldilettante.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Keirsten Giles</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.allprettythings.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Alicia Marinache</span></a><br />
<a href="http://inspiredadornments.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Lisa Cone</span></a><br />
<a href="http://itsallaboutcreating.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Marlene
Brady</span></a><br />
<a href="http://thebeadingyogini.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Cece
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<a href="http://amybeads.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Amy of Amy
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<a href="http://amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Marlene Cupo</span></a> </div>
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hushed October morning mild,<br />
Thy leaves have ripened to the
fall;<br />
Tomorrow's wind, if it be wild,<br />
Should waste them all.<br />
The crows
above the forest call;<br />
Tomorrow they may form and go.<br />
O hushed October
morning mild,<br />
Begin the hours of this day slow.<br />
Make the day seem to us
less brief.<br />
Hearts not averse to being beguiled,<br />
Beguile us in the way you
know.<br />
Release one leaf at break of day;<br />
At noon release another
leaf;<br />
One from our trees, one far away.<br />
Retard the sun with gentle
mist;<br />
Enchant the land with amethyst.<br />
Slow, slow!<br />
For the grapes' sake,
if the were all,<br />
Whose leaves already are burnt with frost,<br />
Whose
clustered fruit must else be lost--<br />
For the grapes' sake along the all. </div>
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This go around for the Bead Soup Blog Party I have been partnered up with a wonderful partner that needs no introduction...the lovely <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/missficklemedia">Shannon from Missficklemedia</a>. Eekkk! I've often admired her components, but have never had the pleasure of using any.</div>
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Recently, I drooled over the wrapped keys that are published in the current issue of <a href="http://www.stampington.com/bellearmoirejewelry/2012/jwl_su12.html">Belle Armoire Jewelry</a>. So pretty!</div>
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And, I just love all the wonderful patina colors! Who knew metal could be patinaed in any color under the rainbow.</div>
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Oops, more of the <a href="http://sundownbeaddesigns.blogspot.com/2012/06/cause-sometimes-my-balls-get-crusty.html">yucky stuff</a>. Didn't notice it until I started editing. Time to break out the baking soda!<br />
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So I'm sitting at my bench, brushing, when I totally have a eureka moment! Baking soda! I mean baking soda has so many uses, not only in the home but in fact I keep it on my bench to neutralize my pickle, etching solution, silver black, and add it to a bowl of water on my bench to neutralize any metals that have been used in a chemical solution. So why couldn't I try baking soda to get rid of the residue from the steel wool? It worked!! (insert me doing happy dancing jig here). This process seems to be working really well so far, but I'm really careful around any beads or stones, if they are already set, as I'm not sure what impact the baking soda would have on them.<br />
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see...all nice and shiny, no brown around the embellishments, only black, yea!</div>
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This is what I do, it is not an exact science:<br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;">gather</span><span style="background-color: white;"> a toothbrush, fresh water, and a small dish of baking soda</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">dip the toothbrush into the water, to get the bristles nice and wet, then dip the toothbrush into the baking soda. I like to get an ample amount of baking soda on the bristles without getting them all caked up</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">brush the toothbrush, with baking soda, over the affected area, being sure to work the bristles of the toothbrush into the crevices really good</span></li>
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<li>Or was it the show? The fact that I couldn't find an artist who participated last year? Or all the jewelry that was there? What I felt like was a poorly attended show, while show staff said they had never seen it so busy? Really?</li>
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I wasn't alone. Over the two days there was plenty of opportunity to chit chat with other artist and there was plenty of disappointment to go around...low sales, just covering expenses, but no one who stated they were having a good show.<br />
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I hate to complain, so I won't bore you any longer with my woes, however to make up for this past weekends fiasco I'm having a sale in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sundownbeaddesigns?ref=si_shop">Etsy shop</a>, 15% off any purchase through June 17th, use coupon code: overit.<br />
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This swap was loads of fun and I'm excited to have a couple pair of new earrings, in a style different from my own. But the best part of the swap for me was that I get to actually see, touch, and wear beads by artist that I'm familiar with but who's beads I've never purchased. Not that I don't purchase art beads, I do! But it's kinda like going to a restaurant, you're thinking you might want to try something different and you like the description and/or the looks but in the end you just get the same ole' thing because you know that you'll like it...that's me! You could say I get stuck in a rut, I like same ole', same ole'. I am so glad that I was able to participate and paired with such great partners!
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<a href="http://www.dianehawkey.blogspot.com/">Diane</a> came through with two pair of fabulous earrings! And in my favorite colors, blue (ok, really aqua) and green! I was absolutely thrilled! Just look at those gorgeous art beads she made!<br />
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I wore one pair one day, and the second pair the next day.
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Next in my mail box were earrings from <a href="http://artfullyornamental.blogspot.com/">Lori</a>. She used only art beads in the earrings she made, ceramic round beads by Keith O'Connor, once again who I've only stalked, and a briolette style drop with an image coated with resin that Lori made herself. Check out <a href="http://artfullyornamental.blogspot.com/">Lori's blog</a> to find out how she made her bead.<br />
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I'm off to check out the earrings the other girls made and received, I hope you will join us.<br />
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Diana Ptaszynski <a href="http://www.suburbangirlstudio.com/">http://www.suburbangirlstudio.com</a><br />
Jan Onipenco <a href="http://moltenmayhem.typepad.com/">http://moltenmayhem.typepad.com/</a><br />
Patti Vanderbloemen <a href="http://myaddictionshandcrafted.blogspot.com/">http://myaddictionshandcrafted.blogspot.com</a><br />
Mary Harding <a href="http://www.maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com/">http://www.maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com</a><br />
Diane Hawkey <a href="http://www.dianehawkey.blogspot.com/">http://www.dianehawkey.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Lesley Watt <a href="http://www.thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com/">http://www.thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com</a><br />
Jenny Davies Reazor <a href="http://www.jdaviesreazor.com/blog">http://www.jdaviesreazor.com/blog</a><br />
Melinda Orr <a href="http://www.orrtec.blogspot.com/">http://www.orrtec.blogspot.com</a><br />
Cilla Watkins <a href="http://www.tellyourgirlfriends.com/">http://www.tellyourgirlfriends.com</a><br />
Stephanie Haussler <a href="http://www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com/">http://www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com</a><br />
Sally Russick <a href="http://www.thestudiosublime.com/">http://www.thestudiosublime.com</a><br />
Susan Kennedy <a href="http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com/">http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com</a><br />
Amy Freeland <a href="http://www.copperdiem.blogspot.com/">http://www.copperdiem.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Marla James <a href="http://marlasmudmoments.blogspot.com/">http://marlasmudmoments.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Pam Sears <a href="http://crazycreativecorner.blogspot.com/">http://crazycreativecorner.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Tania Spivey <a href="http://www.moobiegracedesigns.blogspot.com/">http://www.moobiegracedesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kathleen Lange Klik <a href="http://www.modernnaturestudio.blogspot.com/">http://www.modernnaturestudio.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Lori Bowring Michaud <a href="http://artfullyornamental.blogspot.com/">http://artfullyornamental.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Erin Prais-Hintz <a href="http://www.treasures-found.blogspot.com/">http://www.treasures-found.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Gail Barnett <a href="http://www.atlastanewyearsresolution.blogspot.com/">http://www.atlastanewyearsresolution.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Linda Landig <a href="http://www.lindasbeadblog.com/">http://www.lindasbeadblog.com/</a><br />
Sharleen Newland <a href="http://www.shaterraclaystudio.blogspot.com/">http://www.shaterraclaystudio.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Dee Elgie <a href="http://cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk/">http://cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk/</a><br />
Mary Shannon Hicks <a href="http://uptwnsh-fallingintothesky.blogspot.com/">http://uptwnsh-fallingintothesky.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Lisa Johnson <a href="http://whimsyswonders.blogspot.com/">http://whimsyswonders.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Shelby Foxwell <a href="http://sundownbeaddesigns.blogspot.com/">http://sundownbeaddesigns.blogspot.com/</a></span><br />
Keri Lee Sereika <a href="http://www.pinklemonade.typepad.com/">http://www.pinklemonade.typepad.com/</a><br />
Cheryl Brown <a href="http://www.dragonflybeads.ca/">http://www.dragonflybeads.ca</a><br />
Linda Younkman <a href="http://www.lindysdesigns.blogspot.com/">http://www.lindysdesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kari Asbury <a href="http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com/">http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com</a>/<br />
Fay Wolfenden <a href="http://www.torchfairy.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.torchfairy.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599622426126323124.post-66790698340254491812012-06-04T06:23:00.000-04:002012-06-04T06:23:00.286-04:00Show TimeThe days are just whizzing by, I can hardly believe that May is over and June has been banging on the door for a couple of days now. Meanwhile, I've been busy out in the studio and on the business end trying to get ready for the <a href="http://www.annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com/">Annapolis Arts & Crafts Festival</a> this weekend. This will be my first time at this show and I'm nervous, apprehensive, hopeful, and excited all at the same time...if that makes any sense.<br />
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This past week was spent trying to get everything photographed, tagged, and priced so this coming week hopefully there will be time to create a few more new pieces before it's "go" time.<br />
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On a side note, be sure to check back on Thursday as I'll be revealing the earrings that I received from <a href="http://artfullyornamental.blogspot.com/">Lori</a> and <a href="http://dianehawkey.blogspot.com/">Diane</a> for the <a href="http://vintagebluestudio.typepad.com/vintage_blue_studio/2012/05/art-bead-earring-swap-2012-join-us.html">Art Bead Earring Swap</a>.<br />
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I took the time earlier this week to list some new pieces in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sundownbeaddesigns">Etsy shop</a>. What can I say, I'm in love with all the new pretties! My muse has definitely made the switch to summer.</div>
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Case and point! Lots of colorful faceted gemstones and shiny sterling silver wirework links. This necklace can be worn long or doubled. </div>
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This necklace was such a pleasure to create! I haven't really gone crazy with the wire so much lately, but it felt great to really dig in with the wirework and piece it all together.</div>
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The wirework has taken a back seat to metal lately. I super, love this bangle! (can I say that?) May be a few more of these in the works.</div>
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One thing that I love in the summer is a "go to" pair of earrings! These are great because there is no thinking involved, put them on with your favorite sun dress or your bathing suit to sit poolside. Love all the texture from the coiling!</div>
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For this swap I was paired with <a href="http://artfullyornamental.blogspot.com/">Lori of Artfully Ornamental</a> and <a href="http://dianehawkey.blogspot.com/">Diane Hawkey</a>. We had to create a pair of earrings, using at least one art bead, for each of our partners.<br />
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The earrings I created are going out in today's mail.<br />
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Check back on June 7th for the reveal. I can't wait to see all the earrings everyone created and received!<br />
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My bench has been abandoned for the better part of a week, Yikes! There are a number of pieces in various states of completion. I really hate when I do this! Today will be spent tying up those half finished projects and there are earrings to be made for a couple of lovely ladies (more on that later). If I'm really lucky hopefully there will be some picture taking in order.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599622426126323124.post-3504284713719565172012-05-11T13:38:00.001-04:002012-05-11T13:38:07.538-04:00Busy, BusyIt's been a bit of a hectic week. No, not only creating jewelry - although it never fails, my muse speaks to me when there is no pencil or paper within reach - but busy on the home front. On Tuesday, both of the kids had field trips, one going to Baltimore and my son heading to Philadelphia, with me in tow as a chaperon. I've lived here on the Eastern Shore all my life and never been to Philly, so I was really looking forward to the trip. We hit a lot of the historical high points in Philadelphia.<br />
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and many other sites, but unfortunately not many pictures were taken because we were moving at a pretty quick pace with 20 kids to keep track of.<br />
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It was a long but great day. I learned so much, that I probably knew at one point but have long since forgotten. And best of all, my son told me that night before he went to bed how happy he was that I went with them. These little things mean so much!<br />
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Our garden is also keeping us on our toes:)<br />
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Strawberries are on! And there are plenty that need pickin'! Thank goodness I have plenty of help!<br />
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And today I'm off to go have Mother's Day Tea with my daughter at school.<br />
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Tis the time of year that we are running all the time, but I wouldn't want it any other way :)<br />
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Happy Mother's Day to all the moms and those who mother!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599622426126323124.post-60323927368203555012012-05-07T11:19:00.000-04:002012-05-07T11:19:57.671-04:00A New Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Over the weekend, I stole away for a few hours to work out in the studio. I've had some of the cabs that I picked up at BeadFest sitting on the bench that I've been wanting to set. It's hard to tell from this picture, but this <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pietersite">Pietersite</a> has such a wonderful shimmer that moves over the stone, it reminds me of Labradorite, only darker. I really wanted to showcase the beauty of the stone, and since we constantly move our hands this stone will catch light at all angles. </div>
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I'm not much of a ring gal, but I gotta tell you, I'm in <i>love</i> with this ring! It's the perfect size and will go with lots, and lots of my outfits. But alas, I won't be keeping it :( No, it will be making it's way to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sundownbeaddesigns">Etsy</a> shop later this afternoon. And, I'm sure that it will make someone very happy.</div>
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<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11615165119056187989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6599622426126323124.post-51306293354318311842012-05-01T14:07:00.000-04:002012-05-01T14:07:21.602-04:00A Little ShoppingThank you for all the well wishes regarding last weeks <a href="http://sundownbeaddesigns.blogspot.com/2012/04/ouch.html">incident</a>. I didn't get quite as much done as I had hoped, must stay more focused...but I did do a tiny bit of shopping on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/?ref=si_home">Etsy</a>. Nothing to crazy.<br />
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I've been drooling on this bag for at least a week and I needed something new for spring, right? I'm kinda plain Jane when it comes to my clothes, but that allows me to accessorize with colorful bags, jewelry, and scarves.</div>
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And, a couple new lampwork bead sets from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/outwest?ref=ss_profile">Outwest</a>. It's been a <i>long</i> time since I've purchased any lampwork beads, I have <i>so</i> many, but I could pass these up. I'm in love the chartreuse color and the blue kicker. They are even nicer in person, aren't they always.</div>
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and these because who can buy just one? Plus they will give me a little challenge, they're pretty big.</div>
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I haven't been out to the studio, but my fingers are quickly healing, at least quicker than I thought, so I'm gonna give it a go today. Plus, I just received a package from<a href="http://www.riogrande.com/default.aspx"> Rio</a>, just metal, but I can get pretty excited about that!<br />
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Lately, I've been wrapping more using rondelles, nothing over the top, but right now I like it</div>
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