New Treasury

We just got the Hallmark channel for the month and I've been watching Martha Stewart.It inspired my new Etsy Treasury, "Martha Stewart Christmas, Etsy Style".

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfa9135e2986d916c218b9e/martha-stewart-christmas-etsy-style?ref=pr_treasury

Last Show...

Lisa and I did our last jewelry show of the year yesterday at Harstine Island's Holiday House Bazaar.It was fun as always,but cold! We stopped at the Olympic Bakery on the way home to get some rolls and started looking at all the wonderful cheeses they offer.The owner came out and asked if we would like to sample some.Of course!We sampled some of the best cheeses I've ever eaten with a little wine tasting between.He was very knowledgeable and layed back,no hard sell.It was a very nice ending to our day and our craft show season.
Here we are at Olybearzaar at Olympia High, last weekend.

Handmade Ornaments

Holiday's are my favorite time to think about shopping handmade and making your own gifts as well as decorations,food, and especially Christmas ornaments.I have over 100 ornaments on my tree,many of them handmade by members of my family.A few in particular made by my Aunt Phyllis.She painstakingly pinned tiny sequins on to styrofoam balls in a beautiful pattern.They are some of my favorites.I'm trying to hold on to that tradition by making Lampwork glass ornaments or beads that can be hung on the tree. These Peppermints would make a cute garland. Boy...I better get busy!

Happy November!

I feel a change coming on...I for one will be glad when this election is over.I must have recieved 30 phone solicitations from polititions!Now it's time to start thinking about the holidays.I've already started my Christmas shopping,hoping to be too busy making beads in the next few months to worry about shopping.Not to mention the fall and winter shows Lisa (Fanceethat) and I will be doing.
Here's some eye candy for your election day Tuesday!

Etsy Necklace Sale!

From now until December 31,2010,necklaces in my Etsy shop are on sale 20% off!I have marked the price down in the listing so you won't have to wait for a refund on the difference.These are some of my best necklaces,a few of which were just recently made.Check this one out:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/43332582/necklace-gemstone-and-sterling-silver
Here's a picture of another one...

Magazines

The new Winter issue of Bead Unique is out and I have an ad with a group of Self Representing Lampwork artists.You can find it on page 15.Also in the same issue I was fortunate enough to be included in the Gallery section on page 80.I was thrilled to say the least! The new November issue of Bead Trends is also out and my creation,Fall Leaves bracelet can be seen on page 60-61 and also in my Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/31625506/bracelet-fall-leaves-featured-in-the
My niece,Lisa also has a beautiful necklace on page 98-99.
Here's a few new items listed in my Etsy and ArtFire studio.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/59668579/handmade-lampwork-glass-ginkgo-leaf
http://www.etsy.com/listing/59670665/lampwork-glass-red-ginkgo-leaf-pendant

I'm Back!!

After a very successful 3 day trunk show at Bead Artistry in Fresno,I am glad to be home!I caught a little bug while I was gone but am feeling better now.It's amazing what sleeping in your own bed will do!One of the customers from the trunk show purchased an organic style Lampwork focal bead and some coordinating beads from Bead Artistry and came back the next day to show us her creation.Here's a picture of Mary Sue's beautiful necklace!I had a great time at the bead store.It really gets your creative juices flowing! And now it's back to the torch for me,I can't wait!!