Puget Sound Bead Festival

My niece Lisa and I went on our annual buying trip yesterday to the Puget Sound Bead Festival.It was fantastic! So may talented artists and sooo many beads!We had a great time at the Hotel Marano in Tacoma.We had a great lunch and bought lots of new beads to play with.I met some very well known Lampwork artists and got lots of inspiration.So check my Etsy often for new jewelry and beads.Today and tomorrow I'll be at Lady of the Lake Art Fair by Harstine Island selling my jewelry.

Front Page of Etsy!

I made it to the front page of Etsy yesterday and didn't even know it until I checked my stats and had 375 visits in one day!(normal visits is around 50)My freeform peyote necklace was featured in this beautiful Treasury.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c3258498c818eef4f5b7ffa/katie-roamed-the-hills-of-ireland?index=30

Tuesday's Tip

Today's tip has nothing to do with jewelry! My tip is watch out for other people,especially old ones!Today I went to the dentist,groceries etc. and when I left the bank some old man almost ran over me! He obviously did not look behind him and I was looking down,putting my glasses back in my purse,and out of the corner of my eye I saw him back out of his parking space! If I had taken one more step he would have hit me. I of course told him "you almost ran over me!" all he said was "oh,I didn't mean it" UURRRGGGG!!So,now I am home safe and tomorrow is cherry canning day!I will try to make a few beads also.So,check my Etsy often for new beads to come soon!Sheila
http://www.stonedesignsbysheila.etsy.com

New Treasury

I have made a very pretty Treasury featuring some very talented Etsy artisans.
If you have not taken a look at a Treasury,check it out! It's a great way to shop handmade.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c30b3e8c89f8eefc39aa41a/summer-florals

New Lampwork Beads

I'm in love with this glass! All the color in these beads came out of one rod of glass.I encased them in clear and the depth is amazing! I rearranged my studio today,can't wait til tomorrow to make some more new beads.I'll be blogging more often now,it's a great way to stay in touch with my followers.
Happy beading,Sheila

New Treasury

I've been in quite a few Treasuries on Etsy lately.Here's the newest one featuring a bracelet I made with Polymer clay beads that my niece,Lisa made.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c2dedc275d38eef846225dc/intrigued-by-sangriaShe does beautiful work.Check out her site: http://www.fanceethat.etsy.com

Tips for Toggles

I am not giving my usual jewelry tip this week,I'm too excited about my new Lampwork Toggles!I have made 2 so far and can't wait to make some more.Any special requests for colors will be appreciated.These Toggle clasps will kick up your designs a notch!
Use them in the front of a necklace as a focal or on a chunky bracelet.Have fun!
Listed in my Etsy shop:http://www.stonedesignsbysheila.etsy.com