The Beading Yogini

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Art Bead Scene November 2012 Challenge

Here’s my entry for the November Art Bead Scene Challenge. Mostly metal with some Vintaj patina lucite leaves. Just love that Vintaj patina because it is so versatile. Here’s the artwork that inspired the design: Three Worlds, 1955 by M C Escher Lithograph  I’ve always admired the work of  Escher. It is fascinating. Here’s one […]

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Lost In Space

Here I am again with yet another challenge entry. This is both one of the easiest and most difficult challenges to date. The Lost In Space Studio Challenge on Artisan Whimsy. Easy because all you need to do to enter is submit a few photos of your studio. The difficult part is creating the perfect […]

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Metal Prong Challenge

The Metal Team over at Artisan Whimsy is hosting this challenge and there is a great, free “how to” tutorial in the event that you have never tried the metal prong technique. The tutorial was put together by Staci Louise Smith. (Thanks Staci.) I haven’t done any metal prong work in quite some time, so […]

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Berries and Leaves Challenge

Just a quick post for the November Artisan Whimsy Berries and Leaves Challenge. A pair of earrings with tiny wire wrapped garnet gems. And of course, a few leaves. See what others are creating for this challenge at Artisan Whimsy.

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UK Inspiration Challenge

The UK Group over at Artisan Whimsy decided to throw out a UK Inspiration Challenge. Sounded like a bit of fun, so here I am linked up to another design challenge. I decided to go with Dorset as I was attracted to that because of it’s button making history. I am paying homage to all the button making, […]

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Celebrating Mother Earth Challenge

When I saw Birgitta Lejonklou (Create With Spirit) was having a blog hop, I knew that I must participate. Thanks B!  She creates the best ceramic pendants! We’ve done our own little swaps a few times, trading jewelry, beads and pendants. (One can never have too many beading buddies.) The theme is Celebrating Mother Earth.  […]

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Vintaj Harvest Moon Challenge

Under the Harvest Moon Under the harvest moon, When the soft silver Drips shimmering Over the garden nights, Death, the gray mocker, Comes and whispers to you As a beautiful friend Who remembers. Under the summer roses When the flagrant crimson Lurks in the dusk Of the wild red leaves, Love, with little hands, Comes […]

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Hooters Challenge

The folks over at Artisan Whimsy are having a little design challenge this month… So many owl fans out there that I just had to join in on this challenge. Mainly metal components with a row of my tiny lampwork ivory colored beads and connectors. Check out the entires at Artisan Whimsey, join up and vote […]

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Kalmbach Bead Soup Party

It’s always fun to participate in the Bead Soup Party Blog Hops hosted by Lori Anderson and I decided that it would be fun to participate in the Kalmbach Bead Soup Party as well. This party is timed to coincide with the release of Lori’s Bead Soup Book. I’m pretty excited about this because it […]

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Art Bead Scene October 2012 Challenge

Initially, this piece for the Art Bead Scene October Monthly Challenge did not inspire me very much. Funny how some art immediately resonates and other pieces just…blah. Revolving by Kirt Schwitters 1919 Assemblage-Wood, metal, cord, cardboard, wool, wire, leather, and oil on canvas 48 3/8″ x 35″ (122.7 x 88.7 cm) Museum of Modern Art, […]

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