Friday, February 19, 2010

Barbara's Having A...

Giveaway! Woohoo! My blogger friend Barbara Lewis, who makes wonderful torch-fired enamel beads and findings is having a very generous giveaway. All you have to do is head over to her new blog, become a follower and you're entered to win. Good Luck!
Side note: Blogger is being a pain today and won't let me load a photo of Barbara's beads. Head over to her blog and check them out for yourself.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Jen Judd Rocks Giveaways!

Click on photo to enter the giveaway!
Jens' having a giveaway over at her blog. 4 giveaways actually! She's generous enough to part with all 4 of these gorgeous sets of lampwork beads. Go check it out and sign up for your chance to win!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

New Goodies from Amanda Davie!

Okay, let me just say that if I've ordered ONE thing from Etsy then I've ordered at least 1oo things. Never in my time on Etsy has anyone's attention to detail and packaging stood out as it has with my new/first purchase from Amanda Davie. Wow, thie pic above tells it all, almost. I purchased the 3 charms on the right of the pic. Everything else you see is the packaging Amanda sends things in. Not only did she sew together 2 wonderful paper envelopes, she included an addition charm, a handmade mirror and a vintage button. Above and beyond is all I can say! I was as impressed with the packaging as I was with my new charms. Everything is wonderful and I cannot wait to buy from her again. Please go check out Amanda's shop and her blog and show her some love!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

No big reveal yet! I'm working on it!

I'm sorry to say that I was not able to fulfill my commitment to the Bead Soup Party and make something. My apologies to Lori Anderson and to my swap partner, Ann Marie Hodrick for this. Due to sick kids and a sick hubby for the past 2 weeks I was unable to focus on the project.

On a side note, I just spoke with Ann Marie and told her that I'd be sending her beads back as soon as possible. She graciously told me to keep them! How kind is that? I told her that I may be able to sneak some time in to bead today while my boys nap and still make the Bead Soup deadline. Wish me luck!

Please, please, please click on the Bead Soup Party logo above to check out everyone's creations. It may take you some time since there are 80 participants, but it will be worth the effort. I've already seen what Ann Marie made with the bead soup I sent her, and it's fabulous. I would wear it in a heartbeat! Love it Ann Marie!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Win A Free Online Mixed-Media Painting Class!

Julie Prichard and Chris Cozen are giving away a free pass to their new class Project deConstruction.
Click on the link below for more details!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

A Beady Giveaway!

My friend LeAnn over at Summer Studio Pottery is having a giveaway! You've got until Thursday at midnight to enter, so head over there now and check it out. Check out her Etsy shop too! She makes some wonderful trinkets!

Friday, February 5, 2010

No, I haven't...

fallen off the face of the earth. I've been making LOTS of new jewelry and some old favorites in preparation for a home party that my friend Kara is having for me in 2 weeks. Lots to do and make! Oh yeah, and I've been chasing my 4 and 2 year olds around the house every day and working nights. Hmmm, not much time for blogging in that scenario is there? Sorry that I've been absent. I do have some new things to share and hope to get some pics and new posts up this weekend to catch you guys up on everything. Tomorrow is my little guys' 2nd birthday! Happy Birthday Seth! That's him pictured above with Dad's hat on. My oh my, where has the time gone?

Bead Soup update! I haven't worked on my project yet for the February 10th reveal. Nothing new for me. I tend to wait until the last minute every time I enter one of these challenges. I guess I work best under pressure. Check back on the 10th for my design reveal!

Have a fabulous, productive and creative weekend!