Good Reads!

You’ll be enchanted!

There’s nothing like good news, and first thing in the morning too. When I opened up my email today I found a message from Andrew Thornton letting me know that I WON the Earth set of Green Girl Studios beads! I really couldn’t believe it!! Yipppeeeeeeeeeeee~! You may have already heard the buzz, but if […]

The older the better

{If you don’t like old things, skip this post! 🙂 } Sometimes older is better, don’t you think? I’ve always thought so in many ways. Lately I have been preoccupied with vintage pieces to use in my jewelry. I guess it was just a matter of time before my two “obsessions” came together. I’m torn […]

Set in Stone

This weekend I’m heading out of town to attend Art and Soul for the first time. There are so many cool retreats and workshops going on around the country and I’m so thrilled there is one in my neck of the woods. Alright, it will be quite a drive and I’ll be getting up around 4:00 a.m. […]

Have you seen Marie?

Stampington has done it again…this publisher has another incredible magazine out, this time a mixed media collection celebrating Marie Antoinette. Marie hit the new stands on April 1st. I did not preorder this one because, honestly, I initially thought it might not be quite my thing. Now I’ll admit I’m wrong. In one blog after another […]

Fresh inspiration!

How was your weekend? As I type, it is snowing outside. You may have heard about the wintry storm hitting us here on the East Coast. I’m crossing my fingers that it will be enough to cancel school tomorrow. Today was a nice, slow day. After church this morning we enjoyed fellowship and meeting new […]

Admiring Art Jewelry

Here’s the latest issue of one of my all time favorite magazines. The Belle Armoire Jewelry Winter ’09 issue has been out for some time now and it’s been in the back of my mind to write a post about it. This issue is jam-packed full of stunning creations. Pieces that are so unique you’re sure you […]

New kid on the block

The new kid on the block around my little studio is stainless steel wire. I mentioned that I wanted to try working with new materials this year, so here’s my first step. I’ve long admired the time-worn jewelry style of Deryn Mentock. Her jewelry incorporates beautiful vintage pieces, “found” items, and often tell a story. One thing that […]

Creating with Copper

I recently picked up one of my favorite jewelry design magazines, Belle Armoire Jewelry. The Fall ’08 issue is just beautiful with so many inspiring designs and crisp photos. There was a particular bracelet that immediately caught my eye….must have been the use of lampwork and wire. I’m not usually one to try out a […]

Exciting news for sweet bead studio!

My little beady dreams have come true. 🙂 I am so excited to announce that you can find my original wire jewelry tutorials in the current issues of two jewelry magazines!!! The Summer ’08 issue of Step by Step Wire recently hit the news stands and includes my wire and lampwork necklace “Heartstrings”. You may remember this […]