At the risk of committing an act of nepotism, I decided to select two entries this week that each feature the pendants that I sent out to the Simple Truths Sampler Club inspired by this month’s painting by…
Supplies – 1 polymer bird or nest charm (www.Humblebeads.com) – 1 pewter nest or bird charm (www.Greengirlstudios.com) – 7 Rich Kibbons wood beads, petite (www.Stinkydogbeads.com) – 23 6mm Picasso luster finish Czech glass rounds – 25 brass colored seed beads, size 11/0 – 8 thin brass heishi spacers and 2 thick brass…
Happy Monday everyone! Here’s to a warm and sunny – and inspiring – last week of May. And without further ado, here’s your last dose of tribal-inspired beads! Have you enjoyed this month’s theme? I know I have. My…
Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you’ll leave comments! As an incentive we offer a free prize each week…
How are you getting along with the challenge? I’ve heard a couple of people say that they feel slightly daunted by the challenge image this month. So, if you’re up for the challenge but struggling to think of what…
Color, color and MORE COLOR! That is what I see when I look at the inspiration painting by Augustin Lesage. That and the shapes. The arcs, the angles, the incredible attention to details. When I was perusing the entries…
Today we have a ‘Best of ABS’ post – throwback to 2012 and this tutorial showing you one way to incorporate fibres into your work. Ribbon, cord, leather, fibre – it’s still on trend – so try your hand…
Hello all! It’s another week of tribal-inspired beads here at Amuse the Muse. Are you enjoying this month’s theme? I’ve got to say, it’s really opened my eyes to working with different colours, shapes and textures – even bead…
Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you’ll leave comments! As an incentive we offer a free prize each week…
Hello all! It’s my turn here at Art Bead Scene today, and I wanted to share a blog hop that I’m taking part in today – and I’d guess a few of you may well be also! I’m posting…