Welcome to the 2nd Annual Bead Hoarders Blog Hop hosted by Lori Anderson. I had great intentions for putting together lots of jewelry designs using my hoarded stash, but ran into an energy crisis. So, I had this load of beads that i wanted to manipulate into something swell, yet they remain piled on my […]
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Bead Soup Blog Party #8
Thanks for stopping by for the big reveal day of the 2014 Bead Soup Blog Party. So glad that I am able to participate in this epic blog party again. As always, a shout out to Lori Anderson for organizing and hosting the party, and applause to all of the creative participants who provide endless […]
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Just a friendly reminder…one more day to go before the reveal for the 8th Bead Soup Blog Party Hop. Here’s a teaser photo of the goods I received from my multi talented partner Crystal Rector (Autumn Sky Adornments on Etsy). Yes, this Beading Yogini has been having fun creating some yogini jewelry designs. Hope to […]
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BSBP# 8 I think Lori Anderson a.k.a. Pretty Things goes to a load of work to match up partners. Thank you Lori and helpers for making this a really fun blog party. My partner this round is the talented Crystal Rector a.k.a. Autumn Sky Adornments. Do check out her beautiful on line site and her […]
Read the rest of this entry »2nd Annual Challenge of Travel
Here we are for the 2nd Annual Challenge of Travel. This challenge is all about the “Staycation” . In reality, the “staycation” concept actually motivated us to take a real vacation this summer in order to escape the never ending heat at home. Haven’t been able to take a real vacation in like 10 years. […]
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I do admit that I hoard beads. Actually, not so much on the beads, but more so with pendants and charms. As a lampwork glass worker, I can always make beads, but ceramic pendants are a different story. Love these moon faces by Birgitta Lejonklou. Of course Buddha’s are another favorite. And, micro macrame necklaces […]
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Time for the first reveal at the Bead Soup Blog Party # 7. First off, I was thrilled with all the beads, charms and bits that my partner Debra Behrends (Hopeful Journeys) shared with me. So much good stuff that I could not fit everything into my limited design time. (The raw materials.) Next up, […]
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The 7th Bead Soup Blog Party is kicking into high gear and is currently announcing partner match ups for the three reveals. This time around, my partner for the 1st Reveal is Debra Behrends of Hopeful Journeys. This Bead Soup business is always a fun swap and a great way to cyber meet fellow designers and […]
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The past year has been filled with many personal and professional challenges. Some tragic circumstances ( a suicide death of a remarkable friend and a manslaughter death of a co-worker.) To say that it was a tough year would be an understatement. I’ve learned over the years to just do my best to stay in […]
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