Each month, I’m choosing a fragment of scripture from one of the Psalms and using a heart shape to create a little 4 x 4 inch beaded piece that illustrates the feeling of that verse for me. Here is my piece for February:

Psalm 90:2
From everlasting to everlasting, You are God
There is no trouble or struggle that is as big as God.
Here are all three of my Winter pages together: December, January, and February

My previous pieces for the Bead Journal Project
Information about the Bead Journal Project
Bead Journal Project blog

Finding creative uses for old items is nothing new to artists, but the spirit of preserving the planet is more important than ever before and GreenCraft Magazine is here to honor and inspire those who find artistic applications for normally discarded resources.
GreenCraft Magazine will provide ideas for repurposing trash to treasure by showcasing projects where waste is repurposed into ecologically chic creations.
To be considered for our Publication, please submit your recycled, reused and repurposed items to GreenCraft Magazine no later than April 14, 2009.

What’s Up Wednesday!

500 Found-Object Works
Juror: Suzie Millions
Editor: Suzanne Tourtillott

Entry deadline: March 15, 2009
Lark Books seeks one-of-a-kind images of found-object art to publish in a juried collection representing the most creative examples in this exciting genre. While material options are endless (recycled/repurposed wood, paper, plastics, electronics and the like), we will accept only professional quality photography. Due to trademark considerations, very few works featuring recognizable brand names or logos will be accepted. This publication is scheduled for release in Fall 2010. There is no entry fee.
Download an entry form here.

Technique Tuesday!

Frost At Midnight
Here are a few more projects that I’ve rustled up that deal with snow and snow imagery:
15 Minute Snowglobes
Make-a-Flake online toy
Frost at Midnight mixed media collage
Bead Journal Project for February 2008

What’s Up Wednesday!

Altered Couture
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 the second volume of this exciting publication. Chapters will include Skirts & Dresses, Pants & Overalls, Jackets & Vests, Shirts & Tops, Children’s Wear, Sassy Shoes, and Accessories.
Deadline for artwork to be received: March …read more

Each month, I’m choosing a fragment of scripture from one of the Psalms and using a heart shape to create a little 4 x 4 inch beaded piece that illustrates the feeling of that verse for me. Here is my piece for January:

Psalm 46:10
Be still and know that I am God

No need to struggle…just let go of your self-will, and know that He is there.

My previous pieces for the Bead Journal Project
Information about the Bead Journal Project
Bead Journal Project blog

Marilyn, 2008, 62″ x 76″ patchwork, applique, beads and sequins

Artist: Andrea L. Stern
Business name: The Embellishment Cafe
Website & Blog:
Embellishment Cafe
Andi Beads blog

Beaded Fairies, Celestia, Regina and Luna, bead embroidery, hand painted faces, machine embroidered wings

How do you describe your work, Andi?
I work in a multitude of media but the main focus is always fiber. Each piece is made of discrete parts, whether it is an embroidery (individual stitches), quilt (individual patches) or beadwork (individual beads). I think I’ve always liked mosaics, the look of millions of tiny parts making a whole image. The Embellishment Cafe was …read more

In western North Carolina, the John C Campbell Folk School is only two hours from Asheville, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, with a shuttle that will pick you up at the Atlanta airport if you make arrangements! How nice is that? Dozens and dozens of classes are running all the time. You can browse the list by date and by subject! There’s not much going on in the craft world that this school doesn’t know about
From Basketry to Writing, you can choose from over 860 weeklong and weekend classes each year …read more

Each month, I’m choosing a fragment of scripture from one of the Psalms and using a heart shape to create a little 4 x 4 inch beaded piece that illustrates the feeling of that verse for me. Here is my piece for December:

Psalm 42:7
Deep calls to deep
 
The deepest and most satisfying relationship in my life is my spirit’s communion with my God.
 
My previous pieces for the Bead Journal Project
Information about the Bead Journal Project
Bead Journal Project blog

I’ve told you about the WCA before: it’s the Women’s Caucus for Art, and I belong to the Central Massachusetts chapter.  I’ve found it to be a wonderful group to be involved with.  We have several shows throughout the year: some are juried, some are invitational, some are open to all members.
Our current show is called H2O, and is being sponsored by one of our favorite venues: the Fitchburg pulic access TV station!  They’ve been so accomodating to us that this is our third show at their facility. 

Avian Oasis by Jan Queijo
This year, I was the only mixed media jewelry artist in …read more