Artist: Jean Hutter
Business name: Totally Twisted
Location: Lakewood, NJ and Lake Ariel, PA

Websites & Blogs:
Jean Hutter
Jean Hutter Beads blog
Totally Twisted etsy shop
Totally Twisted 1000 markets shop
Jean, how do you describe your work?
My work is constantly evolving and changing. I would describe it as eclectic – a little of this and a little of that.  I enjoy beadweaving, bead embroidery, stringing and wire work.  I started with wire hence the name Totally Twisted. I don’t work with wire as much any more but I think the name still fits me. I see my work evolving to include more natural and found objects …read more

I found Kelly Martin’s website recently, and loved the clean classic lines of her work.  You can visit her at Sparkle By Kelly.

Kelly writes:
My inspiration comes from many things but most of all from nature. My colour scheme usually comes first when planning a piece. Keeping my pieces simple and wearable for my clients is very important. Not to say the pieces don’t have impact because that is equally important. Many of my ideas come to me when I’m sleeping, just as I’m drifting off – so I either get up and start my plan or …read more

Lorelei’s Blog: Inside the Studio:
Setting up a table at a craft can be daunting, but Lorelei put together a perfectly Vintage Chic display that will hopefully lure people in.

Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
In the spirit of the season, whereby “you can get nything you want” as in the famous Alice’s Restaurant song by Arlo, you can get some fascinating things at Andrew Thornton’s store. Great for holidays to come!
The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
Using a hand-painted Russian pendant from Artbeads.com, Andrew creates an enchanting response to Art …read more

Jewelry artist: Paula Huckabay
Pacific Jewelry Designs
All of Paula’s gorgeous designs are handmade with exquisite care, and with very few exceptions, these designs are not repeated, so if you see something you love on her website, you need to move quickly!
Papaya Lampwork Bracelet
A beautiful combination of lampwork beads and hand wire wrapped Swarovski crystals make this gorgeous Autumn toned bracelet a must have. It measures 7 1/2″ and is certainly one of a kind.
Vert et Rouge Necklace
Green and red, yes, but not so simple as that!  This exquisite necklace has the gray green of patina mixed with deep wine/brick reds …read more

My usual style with optical lenses is to adhere an image to the back, showing through the front of the lens, and to hang dangles from the bottom and/or adhere bits and bobs to the front.   A little while ago though, a lovely woman named Teresa, who bought some optical lenses from me, showed me a link to another really fun way to decorate and wear these little treasures.

Optical lens with image
The DIY network has a video showing you how to use glass paints to create swirled baubles that resemble stained glass.  I’m not crazy about the recommendation to bend …read more

Jean Campbell:
Jean describes what it’s like to edit someone’s book and shares her thoughts on Marcia DeCoster’s latest, Beaded Opulence.

Jewelry & Beading
I am giving away a copy of Ronna Sarvas Weltman’s unique polymer clay book called “Ancient Modern”. Come and get in on this contest!
Snap out of it Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean is amazed by the treasures you find in Cynthia Thornton’s spectacular wonder of a book, Enchanted Adornments!
Strands of Beads
Melissa trys out Friendly Plastic (and likes the results).
A Bead A Day
It’s Arts & Crafts Week on …read more

Artist: Nancy Peterson
Location: The Poconos, Pennsylvania

Website & Blog:
Patterns of my designs
Beading Blog

Nancy, how do you describe your work?
I think that my first love of style of beading is beadweaving. I love to learn new stitches and then take them, create and explore new possibilities. There are some that I find myself coming back to, like the various forms of peyote.

What is your creative process like?
Having two sons, my creative process can be quite chaotic. I may have an idea for a piece but then I only get to work on it in small spurts between …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

Artist: Mark Hamilton
Business name: Solstice Glass
Location: Eugene, OR

Website & Blog:
Solstice Glass
Solstice Glass blog
Mark has graciously offered a special discount to Jewelry&Beading readers: if you type BEADING into the box for the coupon code, Mark will give you 10% off your entire order before shipping.  This offer is valid through the last day of November 2009!  Thanks, Mark!
Mark, how do you describe your work?
My work is inspired by natural organic forms and colors, and I work with borosilicate glass because the color palette has more of an organic feel than soft glass does.  Most of my designs are scenes such …read more

Christa Weldon has both a blog and an etsy shop, where she shows and sells her jewelry and her scrapbooking supplies.  Christa has figured out a way to stay home with her children and still do the things that she loves!
Scrap3 blog
Doohickies & Such

Christa writes:
Doohickies & Such is exactly what the tag name says…ALL THINGS CRAFTY. I love to be creative starting first with scrapbooking (my first passion) and then venturing out into jewelry making (and soon to other types of crafts…just check out the categories in my store).
The store’s name came from a word my dad would mention …read more