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…
Inspiration
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Cuff bracelets will be everywhere this summer. Give them the art bead treatment to turn them from a trend into a treasure. Try a curved connector beads by Captured Moments. Or look for…
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I’m so smitten with this pendant by Kylie Parry. I’ve seen numerous variations of pendants using a link as a frame for your beads, but this one is perfect. So art bead…
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A tuna? Heather have you lost your mind? (Photo credit: Kretyen) No! Not the fish – although I’m sure there are some lessons there too, but today let’s consider the cactus…
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If you are more comfortable with symmetry and order in your jewelry design, branching off into asymmetrical design can seem overwhelming and a little scary. Asymmetrical design can seem deceivingly effortless.…
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Pantone has picked Honeysuckle as the 2011 Color of the Year. They state, “Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging…
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I’m busy getting ready for my one and only holiday show in two weeks. I thought I’d share with you some beads that are on my desk and being worked into…
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(Left to right:) 1. HigherChakraSupply 2. Humblebeads 3. MamacitaBeadworks 4. Shaterra 5. Genea 6. MarshaNealStudio 7.Green Girl Studios from BeadLady 8. Erica 9. FlameCrazy…
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“I am as curious about color as one would be visiting a new country, because I have never concentrated so closely on color expression. Up to now I have waited at…
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“Mighty Oaks from little acorns grow.” I think what I love most about acorns is that they symbolize the quiet potential in all of us to do great and mighty things. Pictured…