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Bead & jewelry blogging round-up!

Cyndi Lavin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:00:20 +0000

A Bead A Day:
Lisa shares a special gift she received from a friend, SHRINKY DINK earrings!! Still a great product after all these years!!

About.com Jewelry Making
Sparkle plenty with this endless knotted red crystal necklace project!

Art Bead Scene
It’s the last ABS monthly challenge of 2009. Are you running out of ideas and inspiration? ABS has just the antidote!

Carmi’s Art/Life World
One shrunk sweater equals felted beaded mitts for me!

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Cindy explains why she chose Lee Krasner’s painting “Untitled” for this month’s Art Bead Scene Challenge.

Lorelei’s Blog: Inside the Studio
Lorelei tested out some cool chain from Rings and Things.

Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Would you like to investgate a lyrical book which explores all areas of your imagination and challenges your creativity? Try Lisa Crone’s!

Strands of Beads
Melissa shares a cute find – sterling silver elephant clasps.

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Thinking deep thoughts, Andrew offers up a sumptuous bracelet and adds a new bronze charm to his shop.

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Bead & jewelry blogging round-up!

Cyndi Lavin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:00:13 +0000

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton:
Each representing a different spectrum of lampwork glass, Andrew shares the new additions to his bead collection from two different artists.

A Bead A Day
If you find yourself in need of a quick holiday gift, don’t overlook memory wire! With this simple design, you can make one for all your friends.

About.com Jewelry Making
Thinking of making some beaded ornament covers? Then you’ll need to know the size bulb to use too.

Art Bead Scene
It’s the first day of Art Bead Scene’s annual Twelve Days of Free Projects!

Barbe Saint John – New Jewelry from Forgotten Artifacts
Barbe gets all steamy over the new Steampunk Style book!

Carmi’s Art/Life World
Carmi wonders if anyone else is working on Spring.

Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
Inspired by Grandma’s necklace, Cindy creates an edgey look with CZ’s.

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie shows a sneak peek of a pair of earrings she made for the upcoming book Steampunk Style by Jean Campbell.

Jean Campbell
Jean shares 3 easy tips for making holiday gift production a little less stressful.

Katie’s Beading Blog
Katie’s making tons of earrings this season. Here are a few fun ideas for your own last-minute gifts!

Lorelei’s Blog: Inside the Studio
Lorelei is saying Thank you and Merry Christmas by giving away a gift certificate to artbeads.com!

Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
When you check out this ornament kit which is available for you to make, it will REALLY put you in the spirit!

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Jewelry artist: Harriette Knight

Cyndi Lavin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:15:35 +0000

Harriette Knight is an artist with heart! A desire and a dream showed her the way to create her Charity Clarity Healing Jewelry line. Take a look at her beautiful work, and enjoy her story Harriette writes:In March of 2003, I was looking for a way to raise money for families of U.S. Troops, and literally had a dream that told me what to do. In the dream I saw “Prayer Wheels for Peace,” and realized that I could make bracelets using vintage beads and stones, infuse them with healing energy, and use a portion of the proceeds as a donation. Being an artist and a healer, this was a wonderful outlet to utilize my creativity and healing abilities for a good cause. From there, the designs grew to include one-of-a-kind necklaces, watches, worry bead bracelets, car charms, and other items for what became the Charity Clarity Healing Jewelry line.

I love to mix up textures and styles. This piece is centered around a carnelian pendant and is a double strand of turquoise, carnelian, citrine and inspirational charms that say Dream, Believe, Hope, and Love. Someone once described my pieces as a mixture of elegance and earthiness, a kind of hard and soft, which I believe helps to carry the piece from day to evening wear.This Butterfly Beauty is a combination of a carved Mother of Pearl Butterfly floating amidst a double strand of Abalone, Mother of Pearl, and Silver. When worn, the butterfly can float a bit to the side giving it a different look. The descriptions of each piece come with a story which includes the meanings of the stones and their healing attributes. These definitions are also included in my book CHAKRA POWER! How to Fire Up Your Energy Centers to Live a Fuller Life which offers an bonus section called Abalone to Zircon; The Meanings of the Stones You Wear.Adding a touch of whimsy is nice, too. With this piece, the woven strands of rose quartz look like cotton candy, while the embossed turquoise ceramic pieces look like hard candies. The rose quartz and turquoise pendant transform the piece into something more serious, like going out to a nice restaurant after a day at the amusement park. Rose quartz is calming and soothing and opens the heart, while the turquoise does the same for the throat area.Harriette Knight, Master Healer & PsychicAuthor of “CHAKRA POWER! How to Fire Up Your Energy Centers to Live a Fuller Life” and EASY ART FROM THE HEART, A Rhyming Guidebook for Parents and Teachers with 100+ Art Projects for Kids Ages 2 and UpFor Life Changing Healing Sessions, Healing Jewelry, & WorkshopsHarriette Knight Charity Clarity JewelryHealing Jewelry

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The Lady of Shalott – finished

Cyndi Lavin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:15:36 +0000

Make Art Monday!

All the pieces were finished now, and I just had to decide how everything would be assembled. First, the pieces needed to be edged with 11/0 seed beads and the tear drops. Then I decided on using oval shaped gold vermeil jump rings and a gold vermeil chain to put them together.

Here are some more process photos, and finishing pictures are here.

The Lady of Shalott

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Gift Guide for handmade jewelry lovers #3

Cyndi Lavin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:00:04 +0000

Here is our third installment. All year long, Jewelry & Beading brings you the best, most innovative, creative, and NICEST bead and jewelry makers for you to drool over! I put out a call to those who have shared their passion and creativity with you in the past, and here are the results: special offers and unique gifts for all!

Fabulous shell jewelry Get 20 percent off through the holidays on great tropical jewelry, including our popular chunky shell rings!

The Collection by Karen Leslie Distinctive Jewelry for Discriminating Women Beautiful one of a kind and limited edition necklaces, bracelets & earrings.

Solstice Glass 15% off and FREE SHIPPING during the month of December. Coupon code GLASSJEWELRY for discount.

Bead artist Denise Perreault is offering $100 off her beaded Fandangles through December 2009. Fandangles are functional, historically-costumed people created from glass seed beads and made to hang from your ceiling fan or light. Each is unique and ready to attach to a ball chain.

Bishop Wire & Bead is offering $10 and 5$ off 14K gold-wrapped and argentium sterling silver-wrapped heart pendants. Offer available until December 31, 2009.

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Holiday gifts from the archives

Cyndi Lavin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:15:21 +0000

Just because these ideas are a couple years old doesn’t mean they aren’t still good! If you’re looking for quick and easy, I just might have a link to one of Tammy’s or my projects for you here These are not necessarily holiday-themed pieces, just pieces that I think you’ll like to share.

Sparkling holiday pin

Make Mom an elastic bracelet

Photo keychain for Dad

Net-beaded ornament cover

Wire tie chain

Ruby’s beaded wreath

Holiday kits

Briolette necklace

Heart earrings

Champagne bubbles necklace

Leaf earrings

Bubble earrings

Beaded pendant necklace

Pearl-dangle pendant

Pompom delica earrings

Stamped resin pendant necklace

Optical lens pendant

Hanging the Moon necklace

Fishing for Trout necklace

Beaded bauble necklace

Wired up beach rock

Textured polymer clay pendant

Lots more ideas can be found in our Technique Tuesday posts. Some of these projects are fast and easy, some take more time, but there is plenty there to get you going!

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Bead & jewelry blogging round-up!

Cyndi Lavin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:00:40 +0000

Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
The ever breathtaking beadmaker Kim Miles pulls out all the stops for the Holidays and gift giving. But that is not all! If you have the “secret word” on the secret day” every week, you get a fab discount!

About.com Jewelry Making
Give a beaded jewelry gift that gives twice.

Art Bead Scene
Be Inspired! Think about creating jewelry that tells a story.

Carmi’s Art/Life World
Carmi is selling jewelery in a show for the first time and is trying not to “jinx” her favorites!

Cindy Gimbrone aka The Lampwork Diva
Meet the newest addition to the Through the Looking Glass Nugget Charm Family – Alice Blue!

Jean Campbell
Jean discusses how Steampunk jewelry design fits into a larger “Poetic Couture”

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Gift Guide for handmade jewelry lovers #2

Cyndi Lavin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:00:46 +0000

Here is our second installment. All year long, Jewelry & Beading brings you the best, most innovative, creative, and NICEST bead and jewelry makers for you to drool over! I put out a call to those who have shared their passion and creativity with you in the past, and here are the results: special offers and unique gifts for all!

There will be more on Monday!

Katherine Green Unique but wearable quality gemstone and pearl designs for all ages and budgets.

Beading Patterns Are you looking to make some gifts this year? I have several quick to make patterns that only take a few hours to make a beautiful piece of jewelry.

Optical Lenses for jewelry making. 4/$12, shipping only $2.50 no matter how many sets are ordered.

Margie Deeb Award winning beading books and patterns. Spectacular beading kits. $2.95 flat rate shipping through December 18th (1st class, domestic only).

Kerri Fuhr Elegant and unique handcrafted glass beads – perfect for your Victorian and vintage inspired holiday jewelry creations!

MonkeyBuns Through the month of December Monkeybuns will be offering a different weekly sale. Come find that perfect gift for the woman in your life!

Art Jewelry Online Save 25% on holiday gifts of Wearable Art with coupon code ‘Blisstree’ Offer valid until
December 20, 2009.

Little Gems Enjoy 15% off our eco-friendly line of jewelry with coupon code ‘HOLIDAY’. Find eco-chic jewelry for Moms of young babies too – Mothering Rocks necklaces make the perfect gift!

Shahasp Valentine, Precieux Metal Clay Jewelry, is offering 25% off any item listed as “available for purchase.” (no credit cards accepted).

Beverly Ash Gilbert Launch into color and freeform beadweaving with Beverly’s newest book: Beaded Colorways. Pre-order before December 21 for a chance to win over $400 worth of colorful bead soups, fibers and metal!

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Jewelry Artist: Alice Peterson

Cyndi Lavin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:00:27 +0000

Alice Peterson has a lovely website, Peachtree handmade jewelry, where she displays her equally lovely pieces. Classic lines and fine design…that’s what you’ll find here!

Alice writes:

The desire to make jewelry came quite by accident. My mother wanted to visit a church member who lived a distance away on a country road. She was hesitant to make the drive so I offered to take her. While there the lady showed us the jewelry she had just created and I was fascinated by the colors and textures of the beads, and the design process itself. I was hooked. Since then I’ve taken a few classes and pored over inspiring books and websites, and soon perfected my own style of jewelry.

My pieces are mostly simple and clean-lined, though I do like to make something asymmetrical or more elaborate every once in a while. I use primarily gemstones and natural beads, Swarovski Crystals, artisan lampwork beads, sterling silver, and antiqued brass.

Crystal Clear is made with Swarovski Crystal Cubes and Sterling Silver. It can be worn to an elegant dinner party or with jeans. Either way, it makes a statement.

Handmade Lampwork beads are the star in this Summer In Tuscany bracelet, along with Citrine and dyed Magnesite. Vintaj Brass components pull it all together.

A conversation starter, Natural Elements is a chunky piece created with Jasper stones and Swarovski Glass Pearls.

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Gift Guide for Handmade Jewelry Lovers

Cyndi Lavin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:00:57 +0000

All year long, Jewelry&Beading brings you the best, most innovative, creative, and NICEST bead and jewelry makers for you to drool over! I put out a call to those who have shared their passion and creativity with you in the past, and here are the results: special offers and unique gifts for all!

Oh, and there will be more on Friday

Eureka Eureka Vintage bead supplies for jewelry and crafts needs. Luxury semiprecious stone beads, vintage glass, Japanese tensha, Pre Ban ivory, coral, unique metal beads and more.

Forever in Style Unique elegant finished jewelry made from all vintage beads: Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets.

Humblebeads Free shipping for the month of December. Art beads, jewelry and holiday ornaments.

Chicki Unique handmade jewelry and other unique gifts.

M. STURMAN JEWELLERY Fabulous one-of-a-kind hand made bead jewelry (crystals, seed beads, colored stones, pearls) offers readers a 20% discount. Use account code J&B/BA

Designing-Diva Studios Save 15% off any one-of-a kind silver/ fused glass jewelry or art glass decor order (no min purchase necessary) with coupon code: GiftGuide15. Plus, FREE standard shipping on ANY order over $40 (valid in US only & no coupon required).

Pacific Jewelry Designs Holiday sale starts 12:01am est. on 11/27/09, Thanksgiving Day! Everything on the site is 10% off and remember purchases are always gift boxed and shipping is FREE in the US. Don’t wait, most items are one of a kind!

Leah Hitchcock Ybarra of Michon is offering 10% off through December 31st – please mention “jewelry and beading” at checkout and you’ll receive a 10% refund through paypal (not including shipping).

DreamSome.Etsy Beautiful one of a kind jewelry in Fine Silver, Bronze and Copper.

FOXY Fusions Contemporary fused glass jewelry and FOXY Charms wine markers are 15% off throughl December 31st! Enter the code “beads” at checkout!

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