I love beads
I love beads Monday, 3 October 2011 Readers here are aware of my passion for beads and bead jewelry. Beads are not only a jewelry item but also a symbol that are used to show love and association. Beads are used on countless occasions and for diverse purposes. Given the emotional value attached with beads, people go a long way to chose bead jewelry. Personally, bead charms remind me so much about life and about the days when I used to have one on my wrist. I still carry mine with lot of love. Jewelry always defines a persona of a person who is wearing it. It also shows the class, taste and sophistication. That is why most people are really choosy what they wear. I try to stay update with the latest and what is new in the world jewelry. Given my own interest in latest beads fashion trends and trying to figure out new ideas online, I came upon Bead Crafty – one of the hottest places that offers beads jewelry. It is among the most sought-after jewelry in the world.
Light Within .
Love Beads
Love Beads Mon, February 7, 2011 at 08:00AM “Soon it got dusk, a grapy dusk, a purple dusk over tangerine groves and long melon fields; the sun the color of pressed grapes, slashed with burgandy red, the fields the color of love and Spanish mysteries.” ~ Jack Kerouac painting love beads in blues and purples 11×14″ canvas, fluid acrylics, neocolors As I was painting this, I was thinking of those psychedelic beads that are hung in place of doors, very retro, 70s-era. My daughter’s preschool class created and hung lines of beads vertically in front of their wide windows onto the garden. The sun streaming through the beads was delightful (that was before my camera-toting days). I used all of my blue and purple neocolors, and some random extras. About a month ago, I splurged on 10 cotton canvases, a big deal for someone who works on paper! I got the Blick Studio Canvas (cotton canvas, pre-primed for acrylic painting). At this size, they’re not expensive.
daisy yellow .
Must Love Beads
Beads, beads, beads. What are Beads ? Must love beads (big grin). According to the dictionary, beads are small, most of the time round piece of material that is pierced for stringing or threading. Beads may be made of glass, plastic and even wood. I could say that I love beads. I like looking at them and (sometimes) use them. Well, they really are fun to look at but sometimes they don’t really look good on me (big grin). They really make good and fashionable accessories. Actually, if you visit flea markets nowadays, most of the items for sale are jewelries and accessories; and you can see a wide variety of beads designs accessories. I remember when I was still working from my first company, I was selling accessories made of semi-precious stones and beads! I think I spent most of the money I earned from selling to buying my own accessories made of beads (wink, wink)
fragments of thoughts..a piece of life .
Love Beads
Love Beads Mon, February 7, 2011 at 08:00AM painting love beads in blues and purples 11×14″ canvas, fluid acrylics, neocolors As I was painting this, I was thinking of those psychedelic beads that are hung in place of doors, very retro, 70s-era. My daughter’s preschool class created and hung lines of beads vertically in front of their wide windows onto the garden. The sun streaming through the beads was delightful (that was before my camera-toting days). About a month ago, I splurged on 10 cotton canvases, a big deal for someone who works on paper! I got the Blick Studio Canvas (cotton canvas, pre-primed for acrylic painting). At this size, they’re not expensive. I promised myself that I would not hoard them for the “perfect occasion” or keep them for the “perfect idea” that I’d paint masterfully in my someday studio. Do you do that? I’m happy to report that this is the 6th of the canvases I bought.
daisy yellow .
Peace, Love and Bead Blogger Saturday!
Wow, there are LOTS of exciting things happening with our bead blogger friends below! We are talking a first ever reader’s challenge (picture left), DVD Reviews, molds & resins, holiday jewelry and MORE! 
Enjoy! The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton Exciting news! Andrew launches his FIRST ever Reader’s Challenge! The Design Kit for July features summery shades of green and lots of art beads! The Bead Dreamer Charlene features a young jewelry artisan and snags a pretty sweet pair of earrings in the process. Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done! Jean reviews a GREAT Beaducation DVD on soldered rings and bezels and also announces a giveaway from Beaducation of a DVD of the winner’s choice just for liking Beaducation’s blog! What’s not to like? Resin Crafts! This week there is a special piece featuring a mold and a resin pour! Earthenwood Studio Chronicles The Earthenwood Design team is serving up lots of sweet jewelry treats!
A Bead A Day .
More Love Beads
More Love Beads Tue, February 8, 2011 at 08:00AM “I remind myself that not everything is a sign, that some things simply are what they appear to be and should not be analyzed, deconstructed, or forced to bear the burden of metaphor, symbol, omen, or portent.” ~Diane Schoemperlen 11×14″ canvas, fluid acrylics, neocolors ? ? ? infinite strings of psychedelic love beads stripe sunny picture windows ? ? ? I worked on this for a few hours, just after Love Beads It was like meditation, watching the colors blend, using water and brush to transform the shapes, soften edges, playing, feeling like an artist! The areas that seemed just darling in the late afternoon while I was painting seemed harsh in the morning light… this is one of those pieces of art that looked better wet! Maybe it was toooo wet! I like the dreamy look a lot. Can you see the sunlight behind the beads?
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Love Beads Quilt
LOVE BEADS QUILT By Carla Timberlake Have you noticed all the groovy 1970’s inspired fashions that are hitting the stores? Bright and wild colors dominated the scene and what hippie didn’t own love beads during the ’70’s! The “Oh, My!” line of fabrics by Sanae reminds me so much of the psychedelic fabrics of that day! This lap-size quilt celebrates the era in a fun and creative way! I’m Carla Timberlake from Lollyquiltz and this is my first Bake Shop pattern. I hope that you enjoy it! 2 Charm Packs of Oh, My! by Sanae 2 1/2 yards of background fabric: Moda Bella buttercup 9900-28 3 1/3 yards border and backing fabric: Oh, My! 32450-18 1/2 yard binding fabric: Oh, My! 32453-14 Makes one quilt: Approx. 54.5 in. x 63. 5 in. CUTTING: Begin by cutting each of the 84 charm squares into two pieces with your rotary cutter and ruler. Cut off a 1.5 in. X 5 in. piece from one side of each square. This will leave a section 3.5 in. x 5 in. From the background fabric, CUT:
Moda Bake Shop .
Peace, Love & Bead Bloggers!
It’s going to be a great week as we say goodbye to 2010 and Hello to 2011! I have learned so much this year and am so grateful for all the wonderful new people I have met along the way! It’s been great and I know 2011 will be filled with even more! It’s time to take a quick peek into the beading worlds of our blogging pals below, I can’t wait to see what they’ve been up to! <> <> <> About.com Jewelry Making Tammy looks at least year’s resolutions and thinks about 2011. Share your resolutions or lack of them. <> Art Bead Scene Come make a sleigh bell bracelet with ABS for the 6th Day of the annual 12 Days of free projects! Beading Arts Come enjoy some insider information on the fabulous fiber and bead artist, Joan Babcock! Beads & Books Michelle shares a handmade polymer clay ornament by Diva Designs and her favorite chocolate candy recipe.
A Bead A Day .
Peace, Love & Bead Bloggers!
Sometimes it surprises me how quickly time can pass… It seems like yesterday I was posting last Sunday’s bead blogger links. The only thing you can do is your best to live in each moment because you just can’t hold on to them no matter how hard you try! The best way to enjoy this moment is to take a quick trip through the fun links below to see what everyone has been up to! You will find tutorials, beading challenges, giveaways and a chance to win a DVD of the fabulous TV show, “Beads, Baubles & Jewels”…YAY!!! Have a GREAT week!! Katie’s Beading Blog Katie’s dreaming up jewelry projects inspired by the season. Leave a comment for a chance to win a Beads, Baubles & Jewels DVD! About.com Jewelry Making Are you trying to pinch those pennies when it comes to making jewelry? Here are some ideas to help you out. Earthenwood Studio Chronicles Melanie faces her fears of home improvement by relating it to her beloved jewelry crafts.
A Bead A Day .
Peace, Love & Bead Bloggers!
Wow, where does the time go? Before heading out into a new week, I wanted to share lots of great posts by our bead blogger friends!! Visiting these blogs on Sunday reminds me of how you can lose yourself in a good book! It sort of stretches out the weekend for just a little bit longer!! Have a great new week!! About.com Jewelry Making Get all your jewelry supplies and other crafting goodies organized with these great tips. Art Bead Scene The Art Bead Scene reviews the monthly challenge winners for 2010. Beading Arts Here’s an idea for bead embroidery that bead weavers will absolutely love! Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done! Tammy Powley has a new book out and Jean has the info on it! It looks like it will be a MUST for everyone’s jewelry design library! The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton This week’s installment of Thursday Giveaway includes some luscious, turquoise-colored stone beads from Auntie’s Beads! Find out how you can win them!
A Bead A Day .
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