Art Bead Scene Blog: Sea Beads

Some beautiful Sea theme beads have been put into an Etsy Treasury by Art Bead Scene diva Heather Powers.Check it out:Art Bead Scene Blog: Sea Beads

The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton: Thursday Giveaway...

I just came across a wonderful giveaway on jewelry artist Andrew Thorntons blog.He's having a drawing for some awesome bead goodies to celebrate his 4th anniversary of his blog!! Check it out: The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton: Thursday Giveaway...">

Show Schedule

This Saturday,July 31 my niece,Lisa ( my partner in crime!) and I will be at our favorite show of the year,Grapeview Water and Art Fair.The view is fantastic,the food is yummy ( we're talking Steamed Clams,Shrimp Cocktails...) and the people are great!This festival is all very nice art and handmade items,not your average craft show.Here's a picture of the view from our booth and some eye candy too!
We will also be at Lacey Community Market in Huntamer Park on Saturday, August 14 and Saturday,September 11.

Allyn Days

My niece Lisa and I just got home from our annual Allyn Days Art Fair.We did pretty good at our show and recieved so many nice compliments on our jewelry.That goes a long way too.It was a little chilly in the morning due to the fog near Puget Sound but it cleared off and was a nice sunny day.Tomorrow...back to the torch! Yesss!!

New Treasuries

Two new Etsy Treasuries have featured my jewelry and Lampwork Seashell beads.Etsy is such a great marketplace for incredible handmade items.Your dollar goes to so much more than just a purchase,it helps keep these artisans flourishing in doing what they love best.I plan on doing most of my holiday shopping on Etsy.
Check out these beautiful Treasuries:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c3de0e9f9688eefe4045626/shoreline?index=0
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c3e22fae4ac6d91905b777a/is-it-chunky-monkey-time-yet#4c3e2f50e4ac6d911abb797a

Christmas in July

I'm participating in Etsy's Christmas in July sales promotion with a great deal!I've put several of my beadwork bracelets on sale 20% off from now until July 31.This is a once a year sale so don't miss out!Here's a link to the bracelets that are on sale...
http://www.etsy.com/shop/StoneDesignsbySheila?section_id=7180983

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.