Project Runway, Season 6, Episode 13: Finale, part 2!

Lesson for the week: “Details create the big picture.”  ~ Sanford I. Weill

Project Runway, Season 6, Episode 13: Finale, part 1! Everyone’s a winner this week!

Lesson for the week: You’ve got to pay attention to copyright issues.

A hand-me-down sweater … a raggedy old skirt from the thrift store … a plain T-shirt … Using just a few tools coupled with your creativity, all of these items can be transformed into fantastic works of wearable art! The publisher of Belle Armoire and Somerset Studio invites you to submit your own altered and embellished clothing and accessories to be considered for this exciting publication. The special theme for the next issue will be Patches and Pins!
Deadline for artwork to be received: December 15, 2009. Please read submission guidelines before sending your submissions to: Stampington & Company · …read more

Project Runway, Season 6, Episode 12: The Art of Fashion! Who’s the winner this week and who is “auf”?

Lesson for the week: Don’t be smug or catty…it’s not attractive.

Technique Tuesday!
I found this wonderful vintage rolled-brim felt hat with a built-in scarf in an old musty antique shop a couple of years ago, and it just occurred to me that I’ve never shared the instructions with you for its transformation!

I loved the style and the color, and knew immediately that the structure of the hat would stand up to a lot of altering! Sifting through my collection of vintage buttons and jewelry showed me just what direction to go with this hat. The name, Dreaming of Spring came to me before the hat was completed. I filled the brim, …read more

Cindy Gimbrone aka the Lampwork Diva:
Not thinking about your holiday gift list yet? Cindy helps get you started with a Knot Ready for Prime Time Lucky Knots and Friends Projects so you can get started now!

Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie shares her final Crystal Week necklace… a piece she calls Woodland Mermaid.
Jean Campbell
Jean celebrates her favorite holiday by showing off her costume and some very cool baubles.
Snap Out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean reviews a delightful book by the editor of BeadStyle: Cathy Jakicic.
Strands of Beads
Melissa shows off her …read more

Project Runway, Season 6, Episode 11: The Best of the Best! Who’s the winner this week and who is “auf”?

Lesson for the week: Be inspired…by your own work!

Carmi’s Art/Life World:
Carmi decided to finally use her bead stash from Paris.

Cindy Gimbrone aka the Lampwork Diva
Cindy’s got some new findings from Ornamentea. What’s she going to make with them?
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
The inspiration for Melanie’s Machinery of Nature necklace comes from science, steampunk, and nature.
Jean Campbell
Jean struggles through the creative process while bezeling some unusual crystal shapes
Katie’s Beading Blog
Check out Katie’s ideas on making your old beads new again- and make some affordable gifts along the way!
Lorelei’s Blog: Inside the Studio
Better get on board, Lorelei is having the …read more

Project Runway, Season 6, Episode 10: Around the World in Two Days! Who’s the winner this week and who is “auf”?
Lesson for the week: That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it!

Barbe Saint John – New Jewelry from Forgotten Artifacts:
Barbe gets a mini artpiece from Artbeads.

Carmi’s Art/Life World
Carmi makes some resin filled embellishments quickly!
Cindy Gimbrone aka Lampwork Diva
There’s a new addition to the Heartz n Skullz Family. Come check out the new Skully Bowz!
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie heats things up with some fire inspired crystal and porcelain beads in her newest necklace from her Art Beads crystal week
Jean Campbell
Jean reviews Wendy Ellsworth’s wonderful new book, Beading–The Creative Spirit.
Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean is …read more