Every month, Etsy’s blog puts out a list of the upcoming trends that they are seeing (or are looking for) in merchandising, things like magic and owls, letters and symbols, feathers…
art beads
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Heather asked me to put together a few simple posts about my favourite things. I have been pondering what to write for a couple weeks as I was getting ready for…
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Lucite – what an awesome chameleon. I’ve found lucite masquerading as gilded beads, metallic bark, glass and even fur. How funky – I love them all! I have enjoyed browsing through the Etsy shop…
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Hello cuteness! I recently discovered Scottish glass artist Louise Nelson and just had to share her wonderful birds with you. I could see them paired with brass branches, leafy chain and…
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I love the color palette from this month’s challenge painting! Here are some of my top picks that would fit with our theme. MissFickleMedia, AslanCrafts, BEADiNtRiGuE and CapturedMoments Starry Road Studio,…
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Sometimes the hardest part about the Art Bead Scene monthly challenge is just getting started. I will be going to the Bead & Button show and hope to buy some beads…
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I’ve mentioned in the past that I got into the jewelry design business completely and totally by accident. I didn’t take a class, just jumped in with both feet and started…
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Personalize gifts and custom orders by using birthstones and art beads that match. Birthstones can get a little pricey, use just a few as accents or substitute crystal or glass beads…
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Birds, bamboo and golden hues – I can’t wait to see what you make for this month’s challenge painting. Here are some of my picks that would work great together. Betty…
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I’m loving bees, beehives & honeycombs at the moment. From milky golden honey hues, to sunshine infused yellows these little bees and their accompanying accents offer a touch of whimsy for your spring and…