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ArtBLISS Update!

With just a little over a week away, every spare moment in my life seems to be focused on the much anticipated ArtBLISS Inaugural Event! Before I go any further though, for those of you who CANNOT make this event, we have more good things to come! Jeanette and I are already planning next year’s […]

Yes, finally a bead post!

Seems like forever since I mentioned any beading around here, right? I’ll show ya, I can talk beads! Yesterday Jeanette and I spent a wonderful morning at the hotel venue for the big, upcoming ArtBLISS Inaugural Event. We reviewed everything from the cozy dining facilities and lounge, to the ornate classrooms. We discussed the yummy lunch we […]

7 little things…and icecream at the end.

There’s a sweet award going around the jewelry blog community…have you seen this one? I was flattered to receive the Versatile Blogger award from fellow jewelry designers Amy of Copper Diem, Beth of EB Bead and Metal Works, Elisabeth of Beads for Busy Gals, and Courtney of Beads by Breul. You are all so thoughtful! […]

Wednesday Wishlist {esty}

Hello! Thank you for stopping by after my long absence! I have been away simply enjoying SUMMER. It’s that time of year when a few of the blogs are starting to mention (gasp!) fall colors, cool weather and boot shopping! Okay, hold on here. Wasn’t it just yesterday that everyone was dreaming of warm weather […]

Andrew’s Amazing Give Away!

What a way to celebrate! Andrew Thornton is hosting an AMAZING Anniversary give away! Just look at all of the goodies he is so generously sharing – his own bronze and polymer clay components, handmade ceramic and glass beads, African glass, and MORE! Head on over to Andrew’s blog and wish him a happy Anniversary! […]

Want to learn more about digital art?

At last! Susan Tuttle’s new book on digital art with Photoshop Elements has been released! If you were not able to take one of Susan’s popular photomanipulation classes, here’s your chance to learn more and right at your fingertips. Creating vignettes, adding type and color, creating with brush tools, and even a self-portrait collage are a few […]

Show you care with a charm!

Christine Damm over at Stories They Tell is working on a something special. Her sister-in-law, Vila, was unfortunately diagnosed with leukemia. How do you show someone you care when they are miles away? Christine has a wonderful idea, she’s working on a charm bracelet to send to Vila who is currently undergoing chemotherapy. If you’re […]

Judith B. is celebrating!

Judy over at Judith B. Designs has something to celebrate….her brand new website is live! And isn’t she so sweet to host a give away to celebrate this new beginning. Stop on by Judy’s blog and enter for a chance to win an initial typewriter key pendant (the winner selects the initial!), and to congratulate her […]

Beady Friends

Good Morning friends (beady friends or not!) This weekend went by way too fast! So much jammed in to just two short days. Speaking of a short period of time, I made it to the International Gem and Jewelry show in one hour flat. Hard to believe, but I only spent one hour there because […]