Hanging Onto Sweet Summertime…

Yes, some of us late bloomers (otherwise known as, slow-pokes) are in denial of autumn.  Still hanging on to the sweet summertime.  Here is my last Summertime review of items for Artbeads.com. I know, I know, it is officially fall, but just work with me here!
The Glass Beads section is packed full of beautiful beads!  I never really thought I would care for these in the past, but in my hand they are so happy!  And I love happy! The hand blown furnace glass beads in tropical colors are fabulous for spring, summer, vacation in the islands, or any other time! From my bead stash I added Venetian Glass Silver Foil Cubes, and created a swingy little charm bracelet with bunches of sterling silver.
 

This pretty little item was auctioned at a benefit for a beautiful 13 year old girl who has been doing battle with a brain tumor for many months.  Many blessings to Kelli Parker and her family! Many thanks Artbeads.com!
Disclosure: As a participant in the blogging program, I very much enjoyed reviewing these items from Artbeads.com. They were sent free of charge to me. I have been honest in my personal opinion of the product, and I am not being compensated for my endorsement as it pertains to the component reviewed.

WooHoo!! Giveaway by Rosy Revolver!!

Check out this gorgeous piece being given away by Rosy Revolver! If you have never seen her work, you MUST visit her here!

 

Entries will be accepted up until midnight EST on Thursday, September 23rd.

The winner will be announced Friday, September 24th.  Hey! That’s my baby girl’s birthday!!

My Second Summertime Item Review…

Artbeads.com sent me beautiful coin shape glass beads in yellow and white. They have wonderful little peacock spots on them. I love these! They are a little smaller than I expected (now where is my ruler? :o) ) so I did not make the bracelet I had planned. However, earrings developed and they’re so HAPPY, they make me want to dance! Artbeads.com has tons of beautiful glass beads, so check them out!

I also received these cool Bamboo beads in ..you guessed it! Yellow! I’m on a roll here… They are so interesting, with a little band of dichroic around the middle. The hole, which you may be able to tell in the photo, is an eensy bit bigger than I expected…(ruler, again) so my intended purpose did not work out. They are really awesome and come in lots of beautiful colors. I wonder how I will use these?

Well, I hope you guys like the earrings, but I’m not finished yet! I have one more item to show off, soon!!

Disclosure: As a participant in the blogging program, I very much enjoyed reviewing these items from Artbeads.com. They were sent free of charge to me. I have been honest in my personal opinion of the product, and I am not being compensated for my endorsement as it pertains to the component reviewed.

The good old summertime…

It’s been a very hot summer in Texas, and we’ve been very busy settling back into our home. We still have a long way to go, but I have neglected my blog so long, I decided this update needed to happen NOW! Things never seem to go as planned, so sometimes I just have to readjust priorities.

I have several items from Artbeads.com to review. The first is a diamond shaped Murano glass pendant. It’s so pretty and cheerful, I can imagine it with a great little sundress! It is full of little flowers, so I decided not to compete with them. I made a simple bail of several kinds and colors of seed beads. I think it will be lovely and feminine on a hand-dyed silk ribbon, either black or yellow, or BOTH! It would also look great on a thick round leather cord. This pendant will move right on in to fall, and will really pop with a black sweater!

Well, there we have the first item of my review. I’m late, but don’t give up on me yet! I have a couple of more items to show off! I’ll be back…

Disclosure: As a participant in the blogging program, I very much enjoyed reviewing this item from Artbeads.com. It was sent free of charge to me. I have been honest in my personal opinion of the product, and I am not being compensated for my endorsement as it pertains to the component reviewed.

Beaded Geometry-Oval

A lovely surprise this morning:  An Etsy Treasury featuring lots of Etsy Beadweavers!  My piece is the Garnet Romance Necklace.  We would all love to have your clicks until Sunday!

Beaded Geometry was curated by Marina Levy of Marina Levy’s Handmade Crafts.  I love this beautiful necklace, Soft Pink Love,  in her shop:

Recent additions to HPB…

While it might look like I’m stuck on blue, well, maybe I am! Evidently it’s my favorite color! And there will be more to come, cause I’ve been beading, not listing. So, I have a little pile of things which I will be listing on Etsy and 1kM! Some are blue-and some are not… So come on back in a day or two and see…

These MIGHT be my favorites, cause I love love these crystals:

Just thinking, do you enjoy wearing ear threads, or do you prefer other types? I’d love to know how they rate in your book! See ya later!

Chic Something…

That’s the title of a pretty Treasury West curated by Demet of Demetgun3 on Etsy. She was so kind as to include my Summer Strawberries Earrings!

Demet has some lovely things in her shop! One of my favorites is her Twisted Snake Medallion Necklace. Hmmm, it would certainly be awesome for Valentine’s Day, or any other day for that matter!

Beadweaving Emporium Challenge….

The Beadweaving Emporium at 1000 Markets has opened voting for the September Challenge. The theme is “Fall”, and was chosen by Dini of Beadazzled of Oregon, the winner of the New Horizons Challenge. This growing market had only 5 entrants for this particular Challenge, but they are spectacular, as always. The BEM is loaded with talented, creative artists! Go check it out, and cast your vote! Voting is open now through September 15th.

After a Long Absence…

I have decided to re-enter the blog-world with this newsworthy piece. (About time, huh?!)

Chocolate and Steel is having a give-away and here’s the awesome prize:

The contest ends on Monday, August 31st and the winner will be announced Wednesday, September 2nd. Go check it out, and maybe you’ll sport this little number on your finger!

ALSO:

Etsy is having a Handmade Moments Contest , and Chocolate and Steel is entering a video, so watch it on the Chocolate and Steel blog, then GO VOTE!

Darling Beauty Treasury…

I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date… Yes, that’s the story of my life. My Surf and Pearls Necklace was featured in this lovely treasury several days ago. It was curated by Denise of DCH Studio.

I love these tiny original oil ACEOs from her shop!

DCH Studio Go! Look! Enjoy!

Pssst!! GIVEAWAY ALERT…

Lora, of Lora Hart Jewels, is having a giveaway on her blog. You would be so fortunate to win this necklace from her. Lora is a master with PMC. This is what she's giving away:

Gorgeous HUH!? Go check it out!

GIVEAWAY*.*.*.* …

Yay! Christine of Chocolate and Steel loves to have a *.*.*.*GIVEAWAY*.*.*.* !!! She will announce the winner of a beautiful handcrafted silver ring with lovely yellow topaz stones on Friday, March 27! So… head on over there and leave her a comment! Or don’t. That way, maybe I’ll win, cause y’know my birthday is in November! ;->

Giveaway at Chocolate and Steel…

We all like giveaways!! We LOVE hand made!! And how is this gorgeous ring for a prize?! To enter for a chance to win this beauty, go here: http://chocolateandsteel.blogspot.com/2009/03/giveaway.html

Go ahead now, check it out! You know you want to! But hurry, ‘cause the drawing is on Friday, March 13!!