It happens to us all, sometimes life takes over and our creativity seems to abandon us, it can feel like the hardest thing in the world to take a step back and into making, drawing, designing, or even just…
Night Owl Earring Maker Seize The Night “At the end of the day, I’m just getting started.” That’s my life, and probably for most women, in one way or another. I’m a night owl by nature, but forced to…
We have two very talented artists as our wonderful sponsor for the May Challenge. We will have 2 Lucky Winners this Month! Allegory Gallery Andrew is donating in everything pictured above valued at $95 Andrew Thornton of Allegory Gallery creates handmade jewelry, jewelry components…
Bowl of Fruit, Violin and Bottle Pablo Picasso 1914 Oil On Canvas About the Art This painting is an example of the Cubist technique that was developed by Picasso and Braque in Paris before the First World War. Cubism…
Congratulations to the April Monthly Challenge winners! 1 winner was chosen randomly from all the challenge entrants. 1 winner was chosen randomly from the Linked blog entries. Winner of a month of advertising on ABS from the Monthly Challenge Bead category. ::: Our First lucky winner is Michelle McInroe/McInroe…
Hello Art Bead Peeps! Sorry for the delay in getting this recap up and running…April is a tough month for me with my daughter’s dance recital showcase week including a jewelry fundraiser that I do for them. Yesterday was…
Dancing Bunnies Necklace by Michelle McEnroe of McEnroe Moments Art bead by Caroline Dewison of blueberribeads It is my great pleasure today to introduce you to Jewelry Designer Michelle McEnroe, the…
Today I’d like to share some tips on finding inspiration, BUT FIRST, I will announce the winner and monthly feature from “inspiration in everyday” facebook group. The winner for this past month, and creator of the beautiful necklace pictured…
This is a fun and funky design that features a beautiful ceramic bird pendant that captures my imagination. I like making designs like this because it is a great way to use up all those leftover bits you have…
I am always trying to come up with new ideas on how my customers can use my ceramic pieces. Out of pendants, beads, earring charms and bracelet toppers, I think the bracelet toppers hold the most mystery on designing…