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!!

Trunk Show

Getting ready for my Trunk show at Bead Artistry in Fresno! I'm almost packed,all those last minute things to do.Don't think I will get any torch time in today!It's really feeling like Fall now,the colors are really showing.Here's a little frog that decided to park on one of my roses,so cute.Don't you wish sometimes that you had all the worries of a frog?

Here it is the end of September already and I haven't blogged since September 9th!I've been very busy getting ready for a Trunk show in Fresno,California.I have lots of beautiful Lampwork beads to take with me as well as toggles, bead cones and glass buttons.We are also celebrating my dad's 93rd birthday! He is so excited to have all the family there.Here's some eye candy in the meantime!

New Treasury

I just curated an Etsy Treasury that I hope will make it to the coveted Front Page!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c88402e65946d91765bdc0e/autumn-pastels?index=0

New Selling Venue

After hearing alot of good things about ArtFire.com I decided to open a shop with my handmade Lampwork beads.They make it fairly easy,you can upload your listings directly from your Etsy.It was kinda fun too! They have a color feature where you get to pick the main color in your item.( I just love color)I have to figure out how to make a banner,I used one from my stash,but I would like it to have my beads on it.
If anyone can help me with this,I'd appreciate it!I have professional pictures but don't know how to size it without it looking like you're in one of those funny mirrors at the circus! Here's the link:
http://www.artfire.com/users/StoneDesigns

Toggle Treasury

I'm included in an exciting new Treasury on Etsy.Curated by Lorelei for Art Bead Scene.Here's the link:
http://www.artbeadscene.blogspot.com/