Want a chance at a great give-away?
Visit e-workshops written by Riki Schumacher's for four fabulous prizes, and I do mean fabulous.
First is a tutorial about how to solder rhinestone chain. Can't you just think of a million ways to use that skill?
Second is a really great destash. That should inspire a second million ideas.
Third is a bee kit. Not quite a third million ideas, but quite a buzz. (Sorry, couldn't help myself.)
Fourth is a video about how to wire rubber cord and make a clasp. Now that would be fabulous with any number of beads, but mostly I am thinking of beaded beads.
I discovered RikiSchuacher's other blog Riki Jewelry when I followed the link from the picture of beads she sent for the Bead Soup Blog Party. I added her to my RSS feed and when I next update my link page I will add her to the ever growing list.
I have to tell you that I do not enter every contest, nor do I add every blog to my RSS feed, but you will be sorry if you miss this opportunity and I don't just mean the contest. Riki's work is dazzling.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Color
I can't tell you how many hours I spend agonizing over color choices.
Because choosing colors takes a large portion of my design time I have pick up books on color theory, follow decorating blogs and enjoy decorating magazines for more than just the lush decor, hold the Pantone color forecasts in high regard, pay attention when I walk through Target (color is how Target gets me to part with so much cash) and love blogs that feature color palettes.
In my RSS feed I have a subcategory titled: Color. Topping the list is Beverly Ash Gilbert. One of my favorite references is Margie Deeb's The Beader's Guide to Color. Which is why I was delighted when Beverly Ash Gilbert announced that she and Margie Deeb have teamed up and published a color journal. Waste no time in visiting Beverly's blog to download their first journal: Ask the Color Queens
Because choosing colors takes a large portion of my design time I have pick up books on color theory, follow decorating blogs and enjoy decorating magazines for more than just the lush decor, hold the Pantone color forecasts in high regard, pay attention when I walk through Target (color is how Target gets me to part with so much cash) and love blogs that feature color palettes.
In my RSS feed I have a subcategory titled: Color. Topping the list is Beverly Ash Gilbert. One of my favorite references is Margie Deeb's The Beader's Guide to Color. Which is why I was delighted when Beverly Ash Gilbert announced that she and Margie Deeb have teamed up and published a color journal. Waste no time in visiting Beverly's blog to download their first journal: Ask the Color Queens
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Still Too Much Left To Do
I have at least three things that I need to blog about ASAP, but you can tell from the title that time remains an issue. First, there there is the new camera a Canon Power Shot SX 130 IS. That blog post will have to come later. Second, is Isle a Beads, a great eclectic bead shop in Cleveland. Again, that blog post will have to come later. Third, is actual beadwork. I have a friend who is going on a cruise in October. She requested a "purple necklace."
Two weeks ago I bought a purple swarovski rivoli for the purple necklace. I bezeled and embellished the rivoli. I knew if my friend didn't like it that I would use it in another piece. I presented the focal to her and it did not suit her- she had a simple single strand necklace in mind. Here is the focal:
This is based on a pattern by Eva Kovács, which can be found here:
http://ewagyongyosvilaga.blogspot.com/2011/08/kolen-medal-minta-kolen-pendant-pattern.html
My apartment is still a shambles, I have opened every box but not everything has been put away. It took me 20 minutes to find my box of purple beads so I can work on a pretty necklace for my friend.
More posts to come.
Two weeks ago I bought a purple swarovski rivoli for the purple necklace. I bezeled and embellished the rivoli. I knew if my friend didn't like it that I would use it in another piece. I presented the focal to her and it did not suit her- she had a simple single strand necklace in mind. Here is the focal:
This is based on a pattern by Eva Kovács, which can be found here:
http://ewagyongyosvilaga.blogspot.com/2011/08/kolen-medal-minta-kolen-pendant-pattern.html
My apartment is still a shambles, I have opened every box but not everything has been put away. It took me 20 minutes to find my box of purple beads so I can work on a pretty necklace for my friend.
More posts to come.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
That is All of My Blog Links...
There weren't that many more blogs to add to finish the alphabet. Be sure to stop by Wickwire Jewelry- Nancy hasn't updated her blog for some time, but every piece she does causes me to think I should learn wirework. (Her keys are to die for!)
World Artisan Gems is an irregular blog, but it is well worth putting into your RSS feed. Every post features a new artist.
That was the end of the alphabet. Following that is a list of 13 blogs that I have added to my reader since I began publishing my list. Pearl4U has been in my list for quite some time, but was listed as www.pearl4u so it was not listed with the other P's. Riki Jewelry was added today when her partner in the Bead Soup Blog Party posted the beads she had sent; which in turn led to Melissa Manley Studios. All of which is a prime example of how my list got to be so long in the first place. I am looking forward to seeing more of these great artists. Do not miss The Beading Yogini, who I discovered via Lorelei Eurto's shadow box challenge.
In addition to the jewelry links I have two small additional lists: Non-Jewelry Inspiration and The Business of Jewelry. The Non-Jewelry Inspiration is primarily, but not solely, for color inspiration. The Business of Jewelry is a list of blogs offering business advice to artists. Two of those blogs you should recognize from my jewelry links: Olive Bites Home of Uncorked + Polarity and Pretty Things. Book mark these, add them to your RSS feed, do something so you do not miss either of these blogs if you are interested in selling your jewelry. Blacksburg Belle has become a favorite for business advice. Last, but not least, Luann Udell is one of my very favorite artists. Her work is brilliant and her business advice has been spot on, and she is a pleasure to read.
My list will continue to grow and I will add a post when I add new blogs to the list. I know some of these blogs are no longer active, but they are still worth browsing. Let me know of any broken links.
World Artisan Gems is an irregular blog, but it is well worth putting into your RSS feed. Every post features a new artist.
That was the end of the alphabet. Following that is a list of 13 blogs that I have added to my reader since I began publishing my list. Pearl4U has been in my list for quite some time, but was listed as www.pearl4u so it was not listed with the other P's. Riki Jewelry was added today when her partner in the Bead Soup Blog Party posted the beads she had sent; which in turn led to Melissa Manley Studios. All of which is a prime example of how my list got to be so long in the first place. I am looking forward to seeing more of these great artists. Do not miss The Beading Yogini, who I discovered via Lorelei Eurto's shadow box challenge.
In addition to the jewelry links I have two small additional lists: Non-Jewelry Inspiration and The Business of Jewelry. The Non-Jewelry Inspiration is primarily, but not solely, for color inspiration. The Business of Jewelry is a list of blogs offering business advice to artists. Two of those blogs you should recognize from my jewelry links: Olive Bites Home of Uncorked + Polarity and Pretty Things. Book mark these, add them to your RSS feed, do something so you do not miss either of these blogs if you are interested in selling your jewelry. Blacksburg Belle has become a favorite for business advice. Last, but not least, Luann Udell is one of my very favorite artists. Her work is brilliant and her business advice has been spot on, and she is a pleasure to read.
My list will continue to grow and I will add a post when I add new blogs to the list. I know some of these blogs are no longer active, but they are still worth browsing. Let me know of any broken links.
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