tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78094641113059338022024-02-07T22:00:52.889-08:00BeadsByEarthToneslife in and around beadsBeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-33446839154967376262014-05-15T13:55:00.000-07:002014-05-15T13:55:29.233-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Ahhh, spring is finally upon us after a long winter. I love every season Bend has to offer because they all seem so intense and everlasting. Each new season ignites a need for change inside me and so we move on to my newest bead series...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Faux Porcelain.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e74D6ByvCO0/U3UoDqhmTxI/AAAAAAAAC-A/pZto5AQLMgs/s1600/DSC04768.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e74D6ByvCO0/U3UoDqhmTxI/AAAAAAAAC-A/pZto5AQLMgs/s1600/DSC04768.JPG" height="356" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Actually, they're not exactly new to me...they've been in the works for months now.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RXiAiBP5B9M/U3UoWHjz9BI/AAAAAAAAC-I/jPrYrfl-9oc/s1600/DSC04902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RXiAiBP5B9M/U3UoWHjz9BI/AAAAAAAAC-I/jPrYrfl-9oc/s1600/DSC04902.JPG" height="327" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I just couldn't get them right and they were driving my looney.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wPY4vumx4Hs/U3Uo49gTH8I/AAAAAAAAC-Q/FzT9NnFC9FU/s1600/DSC04802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wPY4vumx4Hs/U3Uo49gTH8I/AAAAAAAAC-Q/FzT9NnFC9FU/s1600/DSC04802.JPG" height="356" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And then one night....BAM...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xWZzb3N6ZqQ/U3UpM36vv9I/AAAAAAAAC-Y/_76pS_dqQmA/s1600/DSC04920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xWZzb3N6ZqQ/U3UpM36vv9I/AAAAAAAAC-Y/_76pS_dqQmA/s1600/DSC04920.JPG" height="400" width="391" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I was lovestruck!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
p.s. BAM also stands for Bad Ass Mom, which is what my boys call me :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
xxoo</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-46327562223960254102014-05-09T22:36:00.001-07:002014-05-09T22:36:15.886-07:00Soup Time!<div style="text-align: center;">
In my last post, I introduced you to my lovely partner, <a href="http://www.northwoodscreativestudio.blogspot.com/">Ali McCarthy</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
who sent me some beautiful soup just singing of spring! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Before I show you what I did with all of that goodness, here's what I sent her...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My own polymer creations, a hand forged copper clasp and additional goodies </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fQtBdl6XS1I/U207CekTKyI/AAAAAAAAC9E/cJx2BAEAcTo/s1600/2014-03-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fQtBdl6XS1I/U207CekTKyI/AAAAAAAAC9E/cJx2BAEAcTo/s1600/2014-03-17.jpg" height="400" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've always adored lamp work, but don't work with it very often so I started off with a simple earring design to show off those cute little blue birds.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WX1gxhH2-Vo/U21c_L-z3AI/AAAAAAAAC9U/loU_E0QuRFs/s1600/Natuur1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WX1gxhH2-Vo/U21c_L-z3AI/AAAAAAAAC9U/loU_E0QuRFs/s1600/Natuur1.jpg" height="400" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
And then I moved on to a more detailed design feauturing some of my patina brass and copper...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vKX17ux0rc0/U22dzYv6nYI/AAAAAAAAC9k/1gb2OOofGhI/s1600/Natuur2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vKX17ux0rc0/U22dzYv6nYI/AAAAAAAAC9k/1gb2OOofGhI/s1600/Natuur2.jpg" height="400" width="640" /></a></div>
I threw in some Sari Silk to accent the beautiful blues of Ali's lamp work.<br />
<br />
And saving the best for last, at least in my opinion, is a bracelet featuring both her gorgeous beads and copper clasp as focals...why concentrate on just one?!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1YiYzdu4Ok/U22epG8NLyI/AAAAAAAAC9s/3L2SoV8Wxc4/s1600/Natuur.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1YiYzdu4Ok/U22epG8NLyI/AAAAAAAAC9s/3L2SoV8Wxc4/s1600/Natuur.jpg" height="400" width="640" /></a></div>
I gave the copper a dark patina, which really helped its texture come through and even added one of my own poly beads for some contrast. <br />
<br />
So there you have it! What fun it was to work with this bounty of mine. Thanks so much Ali and, as always, thanks to the extraordinary Lori for hosting an amazing party.<br />
I'm off to hop...enjoy the party!<br />
</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-21462062124025396962014-05-01T10:22:00.001-07:002014-05-01T10:22:47.035-07:00Slight Delay...phew<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xHZQWFN7mZU/U2J8zENFSeI/AAAAAAAAC8k/prgWGsQVPJA/s1600/8bsbp-badge-attendee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xHZQWFN7mZU/U2J8zENFSeI/AAAAAAAAC8k/prgWGsQVPJA/s1600/8bsbp-badge-attendee.jpg" height="640" width="177" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.beadsoupblogparty.com/">www.BeadSoupBlogParty.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our sweet, courageous friend, Lori, continues to battle her ailments so our reveal date has been postponed to May 10th. I breath a sigh of relief, as I'm sure most of us do, because I suffer from procrastination. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This gives me a perfect opportunity to introduce you to my partner, Ali from <a href="http://www.northwoodscreativestudio.blogspot.com/">http://www.northwoodscreativestudio.blogspot.com/</a>, who creates in multiple mediums, but I got the pleasure of receiving some of her beautiful, springy lamp-work beads....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sOGMSW5c9ro/U2KCO5y0UxI/AAAAAAAAC80/775_MIOXnT0/s1600/DSC04084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sOGMSW5c9ro/U2KCO5y0UxI/AAAAAAAAC80/775_MIOXnT0/s1600/DSC04084.JPG" height="247" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I was so excited to work with these colors!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And yes, I have finished my pieces, but now I have a little extra time to tweak and play.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />See you all in a week!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
xxoo</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-82573950254688091322014-04-25T09:13:00.000-07:002014-04-25T09:13:24.826-07:00On the worktable<div style="text-align: center;">
A new addiction of mine....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
headpins<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k8K_RfEga70/U1ppV5MlcGI/AAAAAAAAC78/qZ9nobT3x9Y/s1600/DSC04577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k8K_RfEga70/U1ppV5MlcGI/AAAAAAAAC78/qZ9nobT3x9Y/s1600/DSC04577.JPG" height="298" width="400" /></a></div>
highly textured on copper<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-scVSc4XGH5Y/U1ppiEXyIEI/AAAAAAAAC8E/KA0CwlGsDbI/s1600/DSC04420.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-scVSc4XGH5Y/U1ppiEXyIEI/AAAAAAAAC8E/KA0CwlGsDbI/s1600/DSC04420.JPG" height="320" width="400" /></a></div>
grungy black & white<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UeMpb21BKwg/U1ppt70soII/AAAAAAAAC8M/hgps3V5s2Mc/s1600/DSC04065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UeMpb21BKwg/U1ppt70soII/AAAAAAAAC8M/hgps3V5s2Mc/s1600/DSC04065.JPG" height="347" width="400" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
my favorite color combo so far<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bWB3YA4D-M8/U1pqOpjnkbI/AAAAAAAAC8U/7rnS52Q08bQ/s1600/DSC00672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bWB3YA4D-M8/U1pqOpjnkbI/AAAAAAAAC8U/7rnS52Q08bQ/s1600/DSC00672.JPG" height="400" width="388" /></a></div>
sea pod textures<br />
<br />
The possibilities seem endless...<br />
<br />
xxoo</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-82538619200472359712014-02-24T11:36:00.002-08:002014-02-24T11:36:51.193-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
So it's happening this year...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
the dreaded 4 0.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
HOW. DID. THAT. HAPPEN.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After much, MUCH thought, I figured I had two ways I could approach this.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Depression, bitterness, and self loathing</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
OR</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
take this bad bitch by the horns and seize it with everything I've got.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Really, first option sounds way too horrible so let's just go with option number 2.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Because, after all, I don't FEEL 40. I really don't think I LOOK 40 </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
(those of you who disagree with me can just shut it). </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So let's DO THIS!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I signed up for a half-marathon. Wait, What?! 13.1 miles? You betcha. Let's once and</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
for all drop those extra pounds, regain the energy of my youth, and conquer a goal I've been </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
thinking about most of my adult lifetime, but way to chicken to actually do. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Second, face my fear of rejection. And how do I do this? On the business side of things, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
my goal is to contact every single local shop to see if they'd like to carry my jewelry. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Second, I really don't want to spend the rest of my nights, alone, surrounded by the </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
warm bodies of a hundred dogs...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
yes, I could easily become the "dog" lady.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Let's get my big tush out there...meet people, preferably guys, and see what happens. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Good lord, I can't believe I just typed those words (shudder).</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And REMEMBER, this is going to be FUN!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'll let you know how it goes.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
XXOO</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-186946643825427692014-02-03T10:50:00.002-08:002014-02-03T10:50:42.196-08:00Heart Day<div style="text-align: center;">
I've never been huge on this holiday. I mean why do we need a reminder to love and cherish each other?! Maybe it's the whole divorce thing...perhaps it tainted it just a tad?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
BUT, in spite of my bah humbug attitude, I do celebrate with my two yummy little men and I owe that to my Mom. As far back as I can remember, she would always have the table decorated beautifully for my brother and I when we woke up. There would be special little sweets, beautifully wrapped tiny packages containing wonderful treasures, and then there were the cookies...oh the cookies...She made the most perfect, melt in your mouth, sugar cookies that ever existed and to this day, I have yet to be able to replicate them. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So I have carried on her tradition with my boys. And honestly, I really don't have any dilemma reminding them how I cherish every second we have together.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
(last year)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LZs7tGgBhk/Uu_k42cZ5RI/AAAAAAAAC3w/MuW6aH4yIqY/s1600/DSC03478-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2LZs7tGgBhk/Uu_k42cZ5RI/AAAAAAAAC3w/MuW6aH4yIqY/s1600/DSC03478-1.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And brace yourself...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I even allowed myself a little spirit and made a few items for the shop...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-br_68NtpHSQ/Uu_kK2YUsFI/AAAAAAAAC3g/qKhbeQtRJiw/s1600/DSC02917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-br_68NtpHSQ/Uu_kK2YUsFI/AAAAAAAAC3g/qKhbeQtRJiw/s1600/DSC02917.JPG" height="400" width="385" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sqtQTZIaM38/Uu_kUzQoD7I/AAAAAAAAC3o/tfHwmj9y5Ds/s1600/DSC02907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sqtQTZIaM38/Uu_kUzQoD7I/AAAAAAAAC3o/tfHwmj9y5Ds/s1600/DSC02907.JPG" height="363" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
xxoo</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-44162390349586160572014-01-13T12:01:00.001-08:002014-01-13T12:01:38.165-08:00Sunny Disposition<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm focusing on what makes me happy right now and that means color when we're speaking bead language. How I love to sit at my table and mix and mix until I find that sweet spot. Seems my palette keeps coming back to yellows and blues at the moment. Such a soft and sunny combination...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kr_DXAshHKs/UtRE-jxGQ2I/AAAAAAAAC2w/DWPVq228l88/s1600/DSC02425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kr_DXAshHKs/UtRE-jxGQ2I/AAAAAAAAC2w/DWPVq228l88/s320/DSC02425.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--2o6xrlG1oc/UtRFKQXgYhI/AAAAAAAAC24/VNK7NCrVhgk/s1600/DSC02244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--2o6xrlG1oc/UtRFKQXgYhI/AAAAAAAAC24/VNK7NCrVhgk/s320/DSC02244.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DyzVsFBjo68/UtRFU26s5AI/AAAAAAAAC3A/TUdRPfdDga8/s1600/DSC02207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DyzVsFBjo68/UtRFU26s5AI/AAAAAAAAC3A/TUdRPfdDga8/s320/DSC02207.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x67c1djiyyk/UtRFfHP1yyI/AAAAAAAAC3I/79J8o8m7evg/s1600/DSC01990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x67c1djiyyk/UtRFfHP1yyI/AAAAAAAAC3I/79J8o8m7evg/s320/DSC01990.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g7UxSeCIRKQ/UtRFq3S4XZI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/8tyzYm5SJpU/s1600/DSC01843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g7UxSeCIRKQ/UtRFq3S4XZI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/8tyzYm5SJpU/s320/DSC01843.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
~ xxoo</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-84179109296006658792014-01-08T09:10:00.002-08:002014-01-08T09:10:49.244-08:00Abscence<div style="text-align: center;">
Here I sit, staring at this blank screen, not knowing what to write, but knowing my return is long overdue. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It is a new year after all and time to let the past slip away....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I lost my Mom unexpectedly just a few months ago and the world stopped, at least for me it did. And man, how pissed I was that the rest of the world continued to move on as if nothing had happened. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
How can that be, when the most important woman in my life was now gone?? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So the world stood still for me and and I focused more on family and reevaluated what was important to me, because that's what death does. It makes you take a long, hard look in the mirror as your own mortality stares back at you. So many things I learned on that day...I now never let my bad days get the better of me. I tell the people around me how much they mean to me in words or through a simple touch. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I miss her, of course I do. I turned to her for everything. I found myself trying to text her one night, even though a month had already passed. I catch my breath, remembering she is gone...gone. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
BUT, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
she was in my dreams, for the first time, a couple of days ago. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And in this dream I got that last hug I was so longing for and I told her how much I love her. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So it's time,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm moving on...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9a57i2rxP68HoeSCSHyvWFLNpaGRQcbt-oFvysiSkFCuNh6SArwu9UrXTrH4qIM3Ez0mABhJH4sBBNDZENWL1oAKTgzKtLAzbQtdd0F2-PKEDs5b4lxyHJksFZRY151LxHzSlvRzut6Ht/s1600/2003_05_24+El+Paso-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9a57i2rxP68HoeSCSHyvWFLNpaGRQcbt-oFvysiSkFCuNh6SArwu9UrXTrH4qIM3Ez0mABhJH4sBBNDZENWL1oAKTgzKtLAzbQtdd0F2-PKEDs5b4lxyHJksFZRY151LxHzSlvRzut6Ht/s1600/2003_05_24+El+Paso-03.jpg" height="346" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Love you forever Mama...</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-67134727476518040672013-08-16T09:35:00.000-07:002013-08-16T09:35:16.880-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Packing up shop and headed for the coast...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gpZVM4hzAIU/Ug5URAFUVvI/AAAAAAAAC2A/DFOu8LOpyT0/s1600/oregon-coast-beach-rocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gpZVM4hzAIU/Ug5URAFUVvI/AAAAAAAAC2A/DFOu8LOpyT0/s640/oregon-coast-beach-rocks.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My shop will remain open, but orders will not ship until 8/26</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
xxoo</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-57207365287828421672013-08-06T08:18:00.000-07:002013-08-06T08:18:25.049-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Boredom...it haunts me. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yes, I'm the type that can't sit around without the guilt of knowing there is something that needs to be done.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's definitely a sickness and I know there are some of you out there who can relate...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
don't look away, you know who you are.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So how does this relate to my polymer clay? Well, I am always in search of ways to improve or tweak my look. My "imprint" series makes me happy, but something was definitely missing. They weren't as rustic as I would like them to be. And then I came across Ginger Davis Allman of <a href="http://thebluebottletree.com/">The Blue Bottle Tree</a>. She has this tutorial that intrigued me and perhaps might take me to the place I was seeking. I purchased, read, and the light bulb came on. There was one step in there that I was missing. I won't divulge it here, you'll have to purchase her tutorial for that, but man did fireworks go off in my head. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here is what I have created so far...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zWiy91qkPTE/UgER0WdiETI/AAAAAAAAC1I/BZaM7CBbQXo/s1600/DSC09675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="341" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zWiy91qkPTE/UgER0WdiETI/AAAAAAAAC1I/BZaM7CBbQXo/s400/DSC09675.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IkSPlj5-8C8/UgER_mqTPfI/AAAAAAAAC1Q/qbOlBN4bwF8/s1600/DSC09776.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IkSPlj5-8C8/UgER_mqTPfI/AAAAAAAAC1Q/qbOlBN4bwF8/s400/DSC09776.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YgOySvNsv_s/UgESHRy4o6I/AAAAAAAAC1Y/8H0yW0-mXjM/s1600/DSC09763.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YgOySvNsv_s/UgESHRy4o6I/AAAAAAAAC1Y/8H0yW0-mXjM/s400/DSC09763.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RQpj58FnHtc/UgESQLix-HI/AAAAAAAAC1g/ONHa_uak8hg/s1600/DSC09628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RQpj58FnHtc/UgESQLix-HI/AAAAAAAAC1g/ONHa_uak8hg/s400/DSC09628.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hjd0xPrxuyk/UgESc267cfI/AAAAAAAAC1o/qD9hbh0oFOk/s1600/DSC09702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hjd0xPrxuyk/UgESc267cfI/AAAAAAAAC1o/qD9hbh0oFOk/s400/DSC09702.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2wSJkncweYg/UgESkB0iKtI/AAAAAAAAC1w/IWGAze1lNwY/s1600/DSC09789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2wSJkncweYg/UgESkB0iKtI/AAAAAAAAC1w/IWGAze1lNwY/s400/DSC09789.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am digging the archaic, grunge look they hold and am </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
extremely excited at the many possibilities that lie ahead. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Boredom be gone!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks so much Ginger for taking me a step further in my work.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
XXOO</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-15357120017647423812013-07-09T14:17:00.000-07:002013-07-09T14:17:14.630-07:00The BIG Purge<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been playing with polymer for about 6 years now and I can definitely say my techniques have evolved. For the better, I can't really say, but I do know there is more cohesion with my work and my previous tendency for ADD-like symptoms (with my beads) seems to be disappearing. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So where does this leave us? With a huge box of neglected, lonely, "older" beads...sad, very sad.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They want a home. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And although my first thought was to place them in the trash, they look at me, stare at me, with hope. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've told you this before, when you are an artist, you get attached, and sometimes your work just may speak to you....not saying this is the case with me....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So the purge has begun. You will find these lovelies up for sale in the next coming days at very low, low prices. So have a heart; adopt a couple won't you?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
xxoo</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-11111535752942254932013-06-25T14:04:00.005-07:002013-06-25T14:04:58.639-07:00S A L E Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8OTg34Sp16lUpcpXaOZHymipLmytEfDuyJvk9elGkN-lXp8l6Nh_lMg-P7NimLYx_B66Xv0eIj8Hg_nypn7-4YiVuhLdmpcW7NcecGMCP2EiuzAP6V6xMu0Y6L2ddg07canEuCXBgci6/s1600/7047-lg.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8OTg34Sp16lUpcpXaOZHymipLmytEfDuyJvk9elGkN-lXp8l6Nh_lMg-P7NimLYx_B66Xv0eIj8Hg_nypn7-4YiVuhLdmpcW7NcecGMCP2EiuzAP6V6xMu0Y6L2ddg07canEuCXBgci6/s640/7047-lg.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>20% off all regular priced beads (excluding shipping)</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Just check out as you normally would and I'll refund the difference </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sale runs until the end of June</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cheers!</b></span></div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-29122327369131603862013-06-06T13:31:00.000-07:002013-06-06T13:31:53.807-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
“The tree which moves some to tears of joy </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
is in the eyes of others only
a green thing that stands in the way. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Some see nature all ridicule and
deformity... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and some scarce see nature at all. But to the eyes of the
man of imagination, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
nature is imagination itself.”-William Blake</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Trees inspire me, as does the natural world around me. It seems I am truly at </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
peace when surrounded by the movement and sounds of nature.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Some of my newest work...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yUqracEeOKk/UbDxLo7QKkI/AAAAAAAAC0M/s5er1wQlCoU/s1600/DSC09114.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="353" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yUqracEeOKk/UbDxLo7QKkI/AAAAAAAAC0M/s5er1wQlCoU/s400/DSC09114.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CVSD9dhYiMA/UbDxTS9qQYI/AAAAAAAAC0U/ZFE0-RZT-ds/s1600/DSC09049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CVSD9dhYiMA/UbDxTS9qQYI/AAAAAAAAC0U/ZFE0-RZT-ds/s400/DSC09049.JPG" width="385" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWvUNv_oVUI/UbDxbC8vtUI/AAAAAAAAC0c/7yJVjD6b_QQ/s1600/DSC08969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWvUNv_oVUI/UbDxbC8vtUI/AAAAAAAAC0c/7yJVjD6b_QQ/s400/DSC08969.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-74128537837525208832013-05-14T14:43:00.002-07:002013-05-14T14:43:46.957-07:00Mother's Day<div style="text-align: center;">
I LOVE this day. It reminds me of why I was put on this earth </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and what my one true purpose has always been....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_joHMErZXww/UZKjY9lIgNI/AAAAAAAACy4/YOhuwUjiqJI/s1600/IMG_0961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_joHMErZXww/UZKjY9lIgNI/AAAAAAAACy4/YOhuwUjiqJI/s400/IMG_0961.JPG" width="368" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
their happiness.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enough said.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We spent the day together, enjoying the beautiful landscape we call home.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XkuiElgMBBw/UZKkFbwWR0I/AAAAAAAACzA/zdJ4TLXmaIY/s1600/IMG_0952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XkuiElgMBBw/UZKkFbwWR0I/AAAAAAAACzA/zdJ4TLXmaIY/s400/IMG_0952.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smith Rock State Park</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aK0gNXXBdnk/UZKlvpBbthI/AAAAAAAACzM/SFwIch40CyA/s1600/IMG_1005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aK0gNXXBdnk/UZKlvpBbthI/AAAAAAAACzM/SFwIch40CyA/s400/IMG_1005.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Huckleberry ice cream after a 6 mile hike</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9-A24twbXe0/UZKvZa5bc7I/AAAAAAAACzY/741w-clU0BY/s1600/IMG_0966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9-A24twbXe0/UZKvZa5bc7I/AAAAAAAACzY/741w-clU0BY/s400/IMG_0966.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So on this beautiful day, I celebrate being a mother and all the joys and heartaches it brings, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but what I really celebrate is them. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-49335478178232597852013-05-03T10:02:00.000-07:002013-05-03T10:02:29.749-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Thanks to all of you for your warm, lovely thoughts and comments on my Bead Soup creations. I'm still making the rounds on every blog...it's always a long journey for me, but I sure do enjoy it!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
New beads in the shop today...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YFr285Vl3YY/UYPswyx-rlI/AAAAAAAACyQ/OR54J1QXKCI/s1600/DSC08912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="365" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YFr285Vl3YY/UYPswyx-rlI/AAAAAAAACyQ/OR54J1QXKCI/s400/DSC08912.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love a bead with texture and couldn't resist </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
springs soft blues with a pop of orange.</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-2226535094498537242013-04-27T07:53:00.001-07:002013-04-27T07:53:48.199-07:00Bead Soup For Real!<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm a little late posting this morning, so I apologize. In my earlier post, I introduced you to my lovely Bead Soup partner, Keren Panthaki of <a href="http://vasdea.wordpress.com/">VasDea</a>. She sent me some of the most gorgeous pieces of lampwork. AND, they were some of my favorite colors to boot. How does a gal get that lucky?! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I created this bracelet first, wanting to use this amazing clasp as a focal, I designed around it...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-awqFJ7qLlJA/UXveoIMji4I/AAAAAAAACwg/AWsVpUGFcFo/s1600/DSC08869.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-awqFJ7qLlJA/UXveoIMji4I/AAAAAAAACwg/AWsVpUGFcFo/s320/DSC08869.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I mean, look at that copper! At first I thought the glass ring may be too delicate to really be functional, but Keren knows what she's doing...the thing is STRONG! And look at those yummy colors....sigh...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EeyD5YZLp6Y/UXvf3Lp7FBI/AAAAAAAACw0/cEWXLYyUQBg/s1600/DSC08870.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EeyD5YZLp6Y/UXvf3Lp7FBI/AAAAAAAACw0/cEWXLYyUQBg/s320/DSC08870.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
All the lampwork is from Keren; perfect complimentary pieces for this labor of love.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Bracelets, necklaces, they're harder for me to create for some reason so I moved on to what I love the most, earrings...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cSjMHshr8VE/UXvhAqeBk0I/AAAAAAAACxM/4Gy0AghoMd0/s1600/DSC08883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cSjMHshr8VE/UXvhAqeBk0I/AAAAAAAACxM/4Gy0AghoMd0/s320/DSC08883.JPG" width="217" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Fun and funky earthy yellow just needed some of my copper for a nice blend. I wanted to bring out the small specks of blue so I patinaed the chain for a little pop. They hang so beautifully.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fONWetI7k1w/UXviA-YT5gI/AAAAAAAACxY/LQ0yYeRxg_k/s1600/DSC08893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fONWetI7k1w/UXviA-YT5gI/AAAAAAAACxY/LQ0yYeRxg_k/s320/DSC08893.JPG" width="227" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I call them snails...you can call them what you like but I love the little things...had NO idea what I was going to do with them until the green czech beads came in the mail as a freebie...fate, I tell ya! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_qg8UjBxoAw/UXvkFT8C1NI/AAAAAAAACxs/wCK475qyuEg/s1600/DSC08895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_qg8UjBxoAw/UXvkFT8C1NI/AAAAAAAACxs/wCK475qyuEg/s320/DSC08895.JPG" width="217" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Last, but not least, my absolute favorites. Who doesn't love blue with copper....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hammered out some copper for fun little dangle thingys and threw in some silver heishi spacers cuz I love to combine different metals. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And there you have it! Actually, I still have some more pieces in the works because Keren is such a generous supplier. Thank you Keren for your wonderful gifts of love and for being my partner this time around. And a BIG thank you to the wonderful Lori Anderson for, once again, enduring this HUGE undertaking. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I wish you the very best in your path to recovery and pain management. You are in my thoughts Miss Lori!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh, I forgot. Here's what I sent Keren....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Owr9k7uZFY/UXvllgsDBxI/AAAAAAAACx4/B934vvH5SHk/s1600/DSC08686.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Owr9k7uZFY/UXvllgsDBxI/AAAAAAAACx4/B934vvH5SHk/s400/DSC08686.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
...off to see what she created :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-33484360670647947982013-04-10T09:53:00.000-07:002013-04-10T09:53:50.469-07:00Bead Soup #7<div style="text-align: center;">
Yes, I'm a tad late posting on this fun party which I adore so much, but man, life has been crazy hectic around here! I know, blah, blah, blah....we all have busy lives Alison....get on with it!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So without further adue, let me introduce you to my partner,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Keren Panthaki of <a href="http://vasdea.wordpress.com/">VasDea</a>!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She is a lampwork artist from the UK and wow, her work is yummy! How incredibly lucky I was to receive such a talented artist as my partner. Her usage of colors makes my heart sing. And as much as I would love to show you what goodies I received, well, you'll just have to wait ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Until then, here's what I sent her way...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D7itUgjhS9g/UWWYxCjgoEI/AAAAAAAACwQ/WDrCYYMQicI/s1600/DSC08684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D7itUgjhS9g/UWWYxCjgoEI/AAAAAAAACwQ/WDrCYYMQicI/s320/DSC08684.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
hehe, I've always enjoyed a good tease.</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-31091274262135852472013-02-28T11:33:00.000-08:002013-02-28T11:33:05.893-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
I have an online friend/customer who makes the loveliest jewelry. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Her name is Rebecca Anderson.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The reason I bring her up is not only to introduce you to her creations and <a href="http://songbeads.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-02-02T21:30:00Z&max-results=7">blog</a>, but because I think it may be time for a little intervention...bead style intervention that is.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You see, she loves birds...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hgVE4gYjrs8/US-j3AlTR4I/AAAAAAAACvY/YUtha-zL4ww/s1600/il_570xN.389830154_p4iz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hgVE4gYjrs8/US-j3AlTR4I/AAAAAAAACvY/YUtha-zL4ww/s400/il_570xN.389830154_p4iz.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
she orders quite frequently from me...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M_F5_aqYxjA/US-kxkBIx0I/AAAAAAAACvs/NzdssOVX5po/s1600/8096826137_cb3da7de75_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M_F5_aqYxjA/US-kxkBIx0I/AAAAAAAACvs/NzdssOVX5po/s320/8096826137_cb3da7de75_m.jpg" width="212" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
not that I mind...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9Z4DnQs5R8g/US-lb2N3KaI/AAAAAAAACv8/ad65u6w1kok/s1600/7705691530_8345f23d40_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9Z4DnQs5R8g/US-lb2N3KaI/AAAAAAAACv8/ad65u6w1kok/s320/7705691530_8345f23d40_m.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
her work is stunning and I love what she does with my wee littles...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2bPE_73dtR4/US-kyt18wuI/AAAAAAAACv0/-PW0Ntp2e7g/s1600/8096835024_3e0273121a_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2bPE_73dtR4/US-kyt18wuI/AAAAAAAACv0/-PW0Ntp2e7g/s320/8096835024_3e0273121a_m.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but Rebecca, do you think you may have a problem? No? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Alrighty then, I'll back off and remain your faithful supplier ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Seriously though, please stop by her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/songbead?ref=em">Etsy store</a> for more of her beautiful creations, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
they will lift your spirits.</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-14902690619942739172013-02-13T14:48:00.002-08:002013-02-13T14:49:27.927-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="221" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8zdxk3Y2u1r621gdo1_500.gif" width="400" /> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
me today.</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-16074244815690369132013-01-28T10:17:00.001-08:002013-01-28T10:17:44.023-08:00Heaven<div style="text-align: center;">
what my weekends look like...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uAbexDmq54g/UQa7feXhwXI/AAAAAAAACt4/Vgvv6KAmSVg/s1600/IMG_0513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uAbexDmq54g/UQa7feXhwXI/AAAAAAAACt4/Vgvv6KAmSVg/s400/IMG_0513.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
the drive to Mt. Bachelor (20 minutes from my house)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V_xkAYkhuaA/UQa8f0q75UI/AAAAAAAACuE/WbvtxS6k1tU/s1600/IMG_0526.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V_xkAYkhuaA/UQa8f0q75UI/AAAAAAAACuE/WbvtxS6k1tU/s400/IMG_0526.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
snowshoeing the cinder cone</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c7YgYvrM73g/UQa9BFMoaEI/AAAAAAAACuU/J1ONwAwyjbI/s1600/IMG_0529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c7YgYvrM73g/UQa9BFMoaEI/AAAAAAAACuU/J1ONwAwyjbI/s400/IMG_0529.JPG" width="396" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
xc skiing with my bestie</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3K7Ghm1h1gk/UQa9fTnLO8I/AAAAAAAACuc/szuPAeB441c/s1600/IMG_0551.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3K7Ghm1h1gk/UQa9fTnLO8I/AAAAAAAACuc/szuPAeB441c/s400/IMG_0551.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
everyone is friendly in Bend</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LvAp33Htskw/UQa-ko2PrnI/AAAAAAAACuw/wuB3VI4BWFk/s1600/IMG_0588.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="397" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LvAp33Htskw/UQa-ko2PrnI/AAAAAAAACuw/wuB3VI4BWFk/s400/IMG_0588.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
more snowshoeing; this time during a storm with my adventurous boys</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AOKL3DC5h2M/UQbAGHf8OxI/AAAAAAAACvE/_x06CeFwdRE/s1600/2013-01-21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AOKL3DC5h2M/UQbAGHf8OxI/AAAAAAAACvE/_x06CeFwdRE/s400/2013-01-21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
so feel free to visit, i have an extra room ;)</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-34962708578467604012013-01-18T09:53:00.000-08:002013-01-18T09:53:06.219-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeadsByEarthTones">shop</a> has been looking a little sad and neglected so new beads were in order.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b4mbHhUEIbc/UPmLZkmo03I/AAAAAAAACtk/BQsIB-RBZMg/s1600/Beads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b4mbHhUEIbc/UPmLZkmo03I/AAAAAAAACtk/BQsIB-RBZMg/s640/Beads.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
i'm loving the colors and i even made a few extra for a cuff i'm designing...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
more of that news later :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
happy friday!</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-14251074337273494562013-01-14T11:49:00.000-08:002013-01-14T11:49:49.671-08:00A New Year<div style="text-align: center;">
wow, where did the year go and where the heck have i been?! </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
upon approaching my most favorite time of the year, i found myself full of tension and stress due to my new "single mom" status. not only do i worry about the monetary aspect of my situation, but i also worry about how well i'm raising these two beautiful boys of mine. so i took a break and decided to figure out how to proceed into the new year with less stress and the ability to focus on the important, more enjoyable, things.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
happy to report i'm feeling much better and everything around me seems to reflect my positive attitude.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
AND, in case you were concerned....i did not sit on my bum the entire time ;)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
i've been working with metal and fire! oh how i love my little butane torch...even bought myself a fire extinguisher, you know, just in case i get out of hand.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
SO, in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeadsByEarthTones">bead shop</a>, you will now find forged copper with different attitudes.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
a preview...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mD80I23D0lw/UPRd5ddO96I/AAAAAAAACtQ/mqjhzCQeQcc/s1600/2013-01-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mD80I23D0lw/UPRd5ddO96I/AAAAAAAACtQ/mqjhzCQeQcc/s400/2013-01-13.jpg" width="250" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
it's good to be back!</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-42265094184855133872012-09-18T13:42:00.000-07:002012-09-18T13:42:38.728-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Summer is over and the boys are back in school. I'm always amazed at how quickly it passes and how incredibly sad I am to say goodbye to our days together...<br />
<br />
A quick summary<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-znQ6-CZiZSE/UEtr_Xuq0CI/AAAAAAAACrY/YoRdn4E8mz4/s1600/DSC05397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-znQ6-CZiZSE/UEtr_Xuq0CI/AAAAAAAACrY/YoRdn4E8mz4/s400/DSC05397.JPG" width="303" /></a></div>
first trip to disneyland<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BucntKzBMO4/UEtsJnF6leI/AAAAAAAACrg/xFkOH_XRFLA/s1600/IMAG1195(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BucntKzBMO4/UEtsJnF6leI/AAAAAAAACrg/xFkOH_XRFLA/s400/IMAG1195(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
the pride in catching your first fish<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CnjQaDo1tks/UE4gVDgrNmI/AAAAAAAACr0/n5vqPnbxHTI/s1600/DSC05597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CnjQaDo1tks/UE4gVDgrNmI/AAAAAAAACr0/n5vqPnbxHTI/s400/DSC05597.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
cousins<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WeAih9RbskE/UFeYkZJAxYI/AAAAAAAACsM/Ut4DSHHl82U/s1600/DSC06386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WeAih9RbskE/UFeYkZJAxYI/AAAAAAAACsM/Ut4DSHHl82U/s400/DSC06386.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
hiking, hiking, and more hiking<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BOO7rUFWjeY/UFeZu_yH7RI/AAAAAAAACsU/Xwh-2BfwVS0/s1600/2012-08-005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BOO7rUFWjeY/UFeZu_yH7RI/AAAAAAAACsU/Xwh-2BfwVS0/s400/2012-08-005.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
mini warriors<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jF048oKg5DM/UFjbvNFn29I/AAAAAAAACso/VdsUtU0ldi8/s1600/DSC06668.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jF048oKg5DM/UFjbvNFn29I/AAAAAAAACso/VdsUtU0ldi8/s400/DSC06668.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
lake days and lots of camping<br />
<br />
Back to work and responsibilities....yuck,<br />
but knowing beautiful memories were created and there's always more tomorrows.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sTefPhfj8Gk/UFjcffF94eI/AAAAAAAACsw/uYq_Sa39ADY/s1600/2012-04-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sTefPhfj8Gk/UFjcffF94eI/AAAAAAAACsw/uYq_Sa39ADY/s400/2012-04-13.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-36283819498750761132012-08-25T07:52:00.000-07:002012-08-25T07:52:56.045-07:00Soup full of Beads<div style="text-align: center;">
The 3rd and final reveal of <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/">Lori Anderson's </a>Bead Soup Blog Party is finally here which means you get to see what my partner, <a href="http://bijouxdemonange.blogspot.com/">Andra</a> and I have been up to!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A quick reminder of what Andra sent me...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U1nzsbthC_U/UDhL4BoSh5I/AAAAAAAACp4/vbK_fyhT1vU/s1600/DSC06266.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U1nzsbthC_U/UDhL4BoSh5I/AAAAAAAACp4/vbK_fyhT1vU/s400/DSC06266.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Beautiful, earthy colors.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Lately, I have been teaching myself some metalwork, mostly with copper, so I thought it might be fun to put my new found love to use. My ideas are always simple, clear cut and symmetrical when it comes to jewelry (I know, boring). But I thought I just might be able to let these beads shine....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The necklace </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jfus9pwP5tI/UDhNcOXR7EI/AAAAAAAACqE/q9Iwud9EqFw/s1600/DSC06576.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jfus9pwP5tI/UDhNcOXR7EI/AAAAAAAACqE/q9Iwud9EqFw/s400/DSC06576.JPG" width="396" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-unZtcUO3M0A/UDhTTR-1PyI/AAAAAAAACqg/vL8rmwH5uV4/s1600/DSC06594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-unZtcUO3M0A/UDhTTR-1PyI/AAAAAAAACqg/vL8rmwH5uV4/s400/DSC06594.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Obviously I kept to my true earthy nature...I just can't help myself really. The copper is all my own work. There are a few rough edges, but I think it just adds to the piece.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The bracelets</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JNibiLf5Hqw/UDhSWEi3s7I/AAAAAAAACqY/qlOw7atMqIQ/s1600/DSC06601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JNibiLf5Hqw/UDhSWEi3s7I/AAAAAAAACqY/qlOw7atMqIQ/s400/DSC06601.JPG" width="398" /> </a></div>
Believe it or not, I stepped outside the box for these. I don't do a lot of bracelets and when I do, there's always chain involved. I wanted to try a bangle and if this wasn't a perfect opportunity...<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Again, there's an earthy feel, but I loved using the different beads to add a little spark of appeal here and there. They were fun to make, an experiment really, but definitely something I'd like to attempt again.<br />
<br />
Oh, and by the way...the clasp Andra sent me, I broke...<br />
I am ashamed, but I am also a tremendous klutz...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A big thank you to Andra for her generosity and thoughtfulness in her selection of beads. What a fun trip this was. And an even bigger thank you to Lori for her tremendous ability to pull these parties off every year. What a lady, I'll tell ya!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
I hope you'll run over to my partner's site to check out her creative talent. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's what I sent her...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nMQphK-0qOE/UDhVHic4pxI/AAAAAAAACqo/Bek_DefH_pM/s1600/DSC05924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nMQphK-0qOE/UDhVHic4pxI/AAAAAAAACqo/Bek_DefH_pM/s400/DSC05924.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A focal I created just for her :) </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w29KowPSzHU/UDhVPcCpbrI/AAAAAAAACqw/buYBqpx3mPQ/s1600/DSC05928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w29KowPSzHU/UDhVPcCpbrI/AAAAAAAACqw/buYBqpx3mPQ/s400/DSC05928.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's a list of the partiers.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have fun!!</div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVU0Hwf2wNajKdvGZ0wN4ouMJuH2Lo5vDB29gmahVn1Onc3QlV0dvWrMz2HYDO-FT1WW3WFemUMmei69kZMYFkCqUrWg3wL8-OVa-B8-cY_Y2tR6mWyh7Ksa0dxZBfYqohDXc_2i-oiI8d/s1600/reveal3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVU0Hwf2wNajKdvGZ0wN4ouMJuH2Lo5vDB29gmahVn1Onc3QlV0dvWrMz2HYDO-FT1WW3WFemUMmei69kZMYFkCqUrWg3wL8-OVa-B8-cY_Y2tR6mWyh7Ksa0dxZBfYqohDXc_2i-oiI8d/s320/reveal3.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hostess, Lori Anderson, <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/">Pretty Things</a> <br />
<br />
Agi Kiss, <a href="http://moonsafaribeads.blogspot.com/">Moonsafari Beads</a> <br />
Alice Peterson,<a href="http://www.alice-dreaming.blogspot.com/"> Alice Dreaming</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Alison Sachs, <a href="http://www.beadsbyearthtones.blogspot.com/">Beads by Earthtones</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Amanda Dittloff, <a href="http://www.passionsmashin.blogspot.com/">Passion Smashin'</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Andra Marasteanu, <a href="http://bijouxdemonange.blogspot.com/">Bijoux de Monanage</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Angie Szlovak, <a href="http://www.sweet-beads.blogspot.com/">SweetBeads</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Anitra Gordy, <a href="http://www.leelucreations.blogspot.com/">Leelu Creations</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Ann Sherwood, <a href="http://www.ann-sherwood.blogspot.com/">Ann's Blog</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Arlene Dean, <a href="http://aglassbash.blogspot.com/">A Glass Bash</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Audrey Belanger, <a href="http://esperianterra.blogspot.com/">Dreams of an Absolution</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Barb Solem, <a href="http://www.vivimagoopresents.com/">Vivi Magoo Presents</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Barbara Blaszczyk, <a href="http://www.floraservice.blogspot.com/">laboratorim Flory</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Becky Pancake, <a href="http://www.beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/">Becky Pancake Bead Designs</a><br />
Beth Emery, <a href="http://www.storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.com/">Stories by Indigo Heart</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Bianca Odenthal, <a href="http://zydies-glasperlen.blogspot.de/">Zydies Glasperlen</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Birgit Klughardt, <a href="http://gitesbeads-gite.blogspot.de/">GitesBeads</a><br />
Bobbie Rafferty, <a href="http://beadsong.blogspot.com/">Beadsong Jewelry</a><br />
Bonnie Coursolle, <a href="http://jaspersgems.blogspot.ca/">Jasper Gems</a><br />
Cece Cormier, <a href="http://www.thebeadingyogini.com/">The Beading Yogini</a><br />
Charlene Jacka, <a href="http://clay-space.com/blog">Clay Space</a><br />
Cherrie Fick, <a href="http://www.designsinthelight.co/">En La Lumie're</a> <br />
Cheryl Foiles, <a href="http://www.getyourbeadon.com/">Get Your Bead On</a><br />
Christie Murrow, <a href="http://www.charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/">Charis Designs Jewelry</a><br />
<br />
Christina Miles, <a href="http://wingsnscales.blogspot.com/">Wings n Scales</a><br />
Christina Stofmeel, <a href="http://www.fengbeads.com/">Feng Beads</a><br />
Christine Stonefield, <a href="http://www.sweetgirldesign.blogspot.com/">Sweet Girl Design</a><br />
Cindy Cima Edwards, <a href="http://www.cindycima.com/">Live to Design</a><br />
CJ Bauschka, <a href="http://www.cjbauschka.blogspot.com/">4 His Glory Creations</a> <br />
Claire Smith, <a href="http://blog.embergrass.com/">Embergrass Jewelry</a><br />
Cynthia Riggs, <a href="http://cynthsblog.blogspot.com/">Cynth's Blog</a><br />
Dana Fowler, <a href="http://www.trunkfulloftreasure.blogspot.com/">Trunk Full of Treasure</a><br />
Dawn Pierro, <a href="http://turtlemoondesigns.me/">Turtle Moon Designs</a><br />
Dee Elgie, <a href="http://cherryobsidia.blogspot.com/">Cherry Obsidia</a><br />
Donetta Farrington, <a href="http://simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com/">Simply Gorgeous</a><br />
<br />
Dot Lewallwn, <a href="http://speediebeadie.blogspot.com/">Speedie Beadie</a><br />
Eileen Snyder, <a href="http://dorsethillbeads.blogspot.com/">Dorset Hill Beads</a> <br />
Elizabeth Bunn, <a href="http://elizabethbeads.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth Beads</a><br />
Eva Kovacs, <a href="http://ewagyongyosvilaga.blogspot.hu/">Ewa gyongyos vilaga!</a><br />
Evelyn Duberry, <a href="http://www.shebamakeda.com/">Sheba Makeda</a><br />
Fay Wolfenden, <a href="http://www.torchfairy.blogspot.com/">Torch Fairy</a><br />
Fen Li, <a href="http://www.beadflorajewels.blogspot.com/">Bead Flora Jewels</a><br />
Gail Zwang, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1219747718">Angel Moose</a><a href="http://angelmoose.blogspot.com/"> Enterprises</a><br />
Geneva Collins, <a href="http://www.torquestory.blogspot.com/">Torque Story</a><br />
Grace Dorsey, <a href="http://fanoftheflame.blogspot.com/">Fan of the Flame</a><br />
Gretchen Nation, <a href="http://www.artfoodlodging.blogspot.com/">Art Food Lodging</a><br />
<br />
Hannah Annear, <a href="http://www.quirkyhannah.wordpress.com/">Squintessential</a><br />
Hajer Waheed, <a href="http://mybeadedworld.wordpress.com/">My Beaded World</a> <br />
Heather Goldsmith, <a href="http://asibeadit.blogspot.com/">As I Bead It</a><br />
Heather Otto, <a href="http://www.thecrafthopper.com/">The Craft Hopper</a><br />
Heidi Kingman, <a href="http://mybeadtherapy.blogspot.com/">My Bead Therapy</a><br />
Hope Smitherman, <a href="http://www.craftyhope.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hope</a><br />
Isolina Perez, <a href="http://www.isolinaperez.blogspot.com/">Isolina Perez</a><br />
Jacqueline Keller, <a href="http://www.creartelier.blogspot.com/">CreARTelier</a><br />
Jane Haag, <a href="http://mjanedesigns.blogspot.com/">Did You Make Something Today?</a><br />
Janeen Sorensen, <a href="http://www.wildvanilladesigns.com/">Wild Vanilla Designs</a><br />
Jean Peter, <a href="http://jeanpdesigns.blogspot.com/">Jean P. Designs</a><br />
<br />
Jennifer Judd, <a href="http://www.jenjuddrocks.com/">Jen Judd Rocks</a><br />
Jennifer L Justman, <a href="http://soulsfiredesigns.blogspot.com/">Soul's Fire Designs</a><br />
Joanna Matuszczyk, <a href="http://filcowe.blogspot.com/">Bizuteria z filcu</a><br />
Joanne Brown, <a href="http://josjewels1.blogspot.com.au/">Jo's Jewels</a><br />
Joanne Lockwood, <a href="http://jobunkum.blogspot.co.uk/">Jo Bunkum</a><br />
Joyce Becker, <a href="http://www.joycesjoyfulgems.blogspot.com/">Joyce's Joyful Gems</a><br />
Judy Riley, <a href="http://www.threeredbeads.blogspot.com/">Three Red Beads</a><br />
Karen Mitchell, <a href="http://www.overthemoon-design.com/">Over the Moon Design</a><br />
Karen Williams, <a href="http://www.baublicious.blogspot.com/">Baublicious</a><br />
Karin von Hoeren, <a href="http://www.creativeideen.de/">Creative Ideen</a><br />
<br />
Karla Morgan, <a href="http://www.texaspepperjams.blogspot.com/">Texas Pepper Jams</a><br />
Kashmira Patel, <a href="http://sadafulee.blogspot.com/">Sadafule .. always in bloom!</a><br />
Kate Richbourg, <a href="http://www.katerichbourg.com/">We Can Make That at Home</a><br />
<a href="http://www.modernnaturestudio.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
Katrin Lembke, <a href="http://allesperle.blogspot.de/">AllesPerle</a><br />
Kathy Combs, <a href="http://www.torchedintexas.blogspot.com/">Torched in Texas</a><br />
Kathy Lindemer, <a href="http://www.bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/">Bay Moon Design</a><br />
Kay Thomerson, <a href="http://kayzkreationz.blogspot.com/">Kayz Kreationz</a><br />
Kelley Fogle, <a href="http://www.mylifeonebeadatatime.blogspot.com/">My Life, One Bead at at Time</a><br />
Kelly Hosford Patterson, <a href="http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/">Traveling Side Show</a><br />
<br />
Klaudette Koon, <a href="http://klaudetekoon.blogspot.com/">Only Road</a><br />
Lara Lutrick, <a href="http://www.lutrick.blogspot.com/">Lampwork Beads by Lara</a><br />
Laura Guenther, <a href="http://www.blueantiquities.blogspot.com/">Blue Antiquities</a><br />
<br />
Laurie Lalonde, <a href="http://simplymodjewelry.blogspot.com/">Simply Mod Jewelry</a> <br />
Lilik Kristiani, <a href="http://www.lilikrist.com/">Soul of My Embodiment</a><br />
Linda Younkman, <a href="http://www.lindysdesigns.blogspot.com/">Lindy's Designs</a><br />
Lisa Chapman, <a href="http://www.beachcatbeads.blogspot.com/">Beach Cat Beads</a><br />
Lisa Lodge, <a href="http://www.pineridgetreasures.blogspot.com/">Pine Ridge Treasures</a> <br />
Loretta Carstensen, <a href="http://www.designsbyloretta.blogspot.com/">Designs by Loretta</a><br />
Lori Bergmann, <a href="http://www.loribergmann.blogspot.com/">Lori Bergmann Design</a><br />
Lori Dorrington, <a href="http://www.lorisglassworks.blogspot.com/2012/07/bead-soup-reveal-day.html">Lori's Adventures in Etsy Land</a> <br />
Lupe Meter, <a href="http://gesmpccorner.blogspot.com/">Gem's PC Corner</a><br />
Lynn Davis, <a href="http://z-llyynn.blogspot.com/">LLYYNN</a><br />
<br />
Malin de Koning, <a href="http://beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.se/">Beading by Malin</a><br />
Mandi Effron, <a href="http://craft-o-licious.blogspot.com/">Craft-o-licious</a><br />
Mandy Williamson, <a href="http://mimisbeading.blogspot.com.au/">Mimi's Beading</a><br />
Margot Potter, <a href="http://margotpottertheimpatientcrafter.blogspot.com/">The Impatient Crafter</a><br />
Maria Rosa Sharrow, <a href="http://www.willowstreetshops.blogspot.com/">Willow Street Shops</a><br />
Marianne Baxter, <a href="http://www.simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com/">Simply Seablime Jewelry</a><br />
Marina Dobrynina, <a href="http://savonfeutre.blogspot.com/">Savon Feutre</a><br />
Marjolein Trewavas, <a href="http://roomforchangemeuk.blogspot.co.uk/">Room for Change</a><br />
Marelene Cupo, <a href="http://amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com/">Amazing Designs</a><br />
Marsha Neal, <a href="http://www.marshanealstudio.blogspot.com/">Marsha Neal Studio</a><br />
<br />
Marta Kaczerowska, <a href="http://www.uhuhu7.blogspot.com/">uhuhu</a><br />
Mary Govaars, <a href="http://www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com/">MLH Jewelry Designs</a><br />
Melissa Trudinger, <a href="http://www.beadrecipes.wordpress.com/">Bead Recipes</a><br />
Menka Gupta, <a href="http://menkag.blogspot.com/">Menka's Jewelry Blog</a><br />
Michelle Burnett, <a href="http://reverieandrevival.blogspot.com/">Reverie and Revival</a><br />
Michelle Escano-Caballero, <a href="http://cabbycraft.blogspot.com/">The Cabby Crafter</a> <br />
Miko Wiropati, <a href="http://uniquelyyunikua.blogspot.com/">Uniquely Yunikua</a><br />
Milla Hope, <a href="http://www.lbcreativeart.com/">LB Creative Arts and Crafts</a><br />
Mimi Gardner, <a href="http://www.othercuriosities.blogspot.com/">Other Curiosities</a><br />
Miranda Ackerley, <a href="http://mirandack.com/">MirandackArts</a><br />
Natalie McKenna, <a href="http://www.grubbi.co.uk/">grubbi</a><br />
<br />
Noemi Baena, <a href="http://creacionesnoemibaena.blogspot.co.uk/">fuego, metal, y color</a><br />
Pam Ferrari, <a href="http://www.ferrarioriginalsyahoocom.blogspot.com/">Ferrari Originals</a><br />
Pam Sears, <a href="http://crazycreativecorner.blogspot.com/">Crazy Creative Corner</a><br />
Penny Neville, <a href="http://copperpennydesigns.blogspot.com/">Copper Penny</a><br />
Rachel Baron, <a href="http://rbarondesigns.blogspot.com/">R. Baron Designs</a><br />
Rachel Myers, <a href="http://www.rockabeadjewelry.blogspot.com/">Rockabead Jewelry</a><br />
Rana Wilson, <a href="http://definitivedesignsbyrwilson.blogspot.com/">Definitive Designs by R. Wilson</a><br />
Rebecca Anderson, <a href="http://www.songbeads.blogspot.com/">Song Beads</a><br />
Rebecca Sirevaag, <a href="http://www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com/">Becca's Place</a><br />
Riki Schumacher, <a href="http://www.rikijewelry.blogspot.com/">Riki Jewelry </a><br />
<br />
Rose Binoya, <a href="http://www.ahteesblog.blogspot.com/">Ahtee's Blog</a><br />
Rossana De Gaspari, <a href="http://rdegas.blogspot.com/">Rdegas Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wildsallyroad.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
Sandi James, <a href="http://dobedobeaddo.blogspot.com/">Do Be Do Bead Do</a><br />
Sandi Volpe, <a href="http://www.sandivolpe.com/">Sandi Volpe</a><br />
Sandra Wollberg, <a href="http://city-of-brass-stories.blogspot.com/">City of Brass Stories</a><br />
Sarah Goode, <a href="http://www.pookledo.blogspot.com/">Pookledo</a> <br />
<br />
Sarah Small, <a href="http://bysalla.blogspot.com/">blog by salla</a><a href="http://bysalla.blogspot.com/"></a><br />
Shai Williams, <a href="http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/">Shaiha's Ramblings</a><br />
Shawn Mills, <a href="http://shawnmariedesignsatbentwire.blogspot.com/">Shawn Marie Designs with Bent Wire</a><br />
Sheila Davis, <a href="http://www.stonedesignsbysheila.blogspot.com/">Stone Designs by Sheila</a><br />
<br />
Sheryl Stephens, <a href="http://www.babblebead.blogspot.com/">Babble Bead</a><br />
Shiraz Biggie, <a href="http://www.secretsongdesigns.blogspot.com/">Secret Song Designs</a><br />
<br />
<br />
Solange Collin, <a href="http://www.blog.ahowinjewelry.com/">Ahowin Handcrafted Jewelry</a><br />
Sonya Stille, <a href="http://dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com/">Dreamin' of Beads</a> <br />
Stephanie Dixon, <a href="http://www.thedixonchick.blogspot.com/">The Dixon Chick</a><br />
Susan Kennedy, <a href="http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com/">Sue Beads</a><br />
Susan Sheehan, <a href="http://susanasheehan.blogspot.com/">Strands of Thought</a><br />
Suzann Sladcik Wilson, <a href="http://www.beadphoriablog.com/">Beadphoria</a><br />
Sweet Freedom, <a href="http://sweetfreedom-designs.blogspot.com/">Sweet Freedom Designs</a><br />
Tabatha Dinger, <a href="http://modernlycreated.blogspot.com/">Modernly Created</a><br />
Tania Hagen, <a href="http://pelimadesign.blogspot.co.nz/">Pelima Jewellery Design</a><br />
<br />
Tanya Boden, <a href="http://fusionmusebangkok.blogspot.com/">Fusion Muse</a><br />
Terri Gauthier, <a href="http://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/">Blooming Ideas</a> <br />
Terry Carter, <a href="http://tappingflamingo.blogspot.com/">Tapping Flamingo </a><br />
Tracy Stillman, <a href="http://tracystillmandesigns.com/">Tracy Stillman Designs</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com86tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7809464111305933802.post-10006644044302955632012-08-21T09:10:00.001-07:002012-08-21T09:10:31.544-07:00Bead Soup Update<div style="text-align: center;">
The big reveal is almost here! I received my package of goodies from my partner, <a href="http://bijouxdemonange.blogspot.com/">Andra</a>, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and I couldn't be more pleased.....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
pretty package </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5g6F8H6zPf8/UDOj8VTTGqI/AAAAAAAACpU/DdtVrv67MhA/s1600/DSC06261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5g6F8H6zPf8/UDOj8VTTGqI/AAAAAAAACpU/DdtVrv67MhA/s320/DSC06261.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
beautiful colors</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37oVeh2O4KM/UDOkDadqpFI/AAAAAAAACpc/PdIb-bGcmd8/s1600/DSC06266.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37oVeh2O4KM/UDOkDadqpFI/AAAAAAAACpc/PdIb-bGcmd8/s320/DSC06266.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
a pretty clasp and focal (jade?)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Y0xT7cE950/UDOkKDzbMWI/AAAAAAAACpk/Nsg9Jf3nMkk/s1600/DSC06277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Y0xT7cE950/UDOkKDzbMWI/AAAAAAAACpk/Nsg9Jf3nMkk/s320/DSC06277.JPG" width="287" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I finished my pieces last night, but you'll have to come back Saturday for that...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
BeadsByEarthToneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211176522156568255noreply@blogger.com4