Art Beads

BeadFest Review

I was thrilled to participate in BeadFest as a vendor again this year. The biggest bead show on the east coast packs 3 days of shopping and classes. While this show is smaller than Bead & Button, it packs…

Art Beads

Artist Spotlight with Nicole St. Laurent

I have been a fan of artist, Nicole St Laurent, for a few years now.  We are both Florida girls that love a nice mermaid pendant, and Nicole’s are gorgeous!  She also has a funky side that I dig,…

Design Inspirations

Art Bead Evolutions :: Dancing All Night

The illustration for August is such a charming one, with a hint of magic. I love the length of it, the way the height of the trees magnifies the mysteriousness of the twelve princesses disappearing into the woods. I…

Design Inspirations

Holding on to Summer

I am one of those people that can’t leave summer behind, I always find myself at this time of year just when the children go back to school wishing the warm days would last longer.  I struggle to start…

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10 Ten Tips for Smarter Shopping at a Bead Show

Are you heading to BeadFest in Philadelphia next weekend? I’m busy working on some last minute creations, can’t wait to share them! You can find two of the Art Bead Scene contributors at the show this year. I’m so…