A very special issue of Bead Trends

The February issue of Bead Trends magazine features not only myself but 4 other family members (unbeknownst to the editors of the magazine until later)My niece,Lisa of Fanceethat.etsy.com is the featured designer,my sister Paula has a necklace project,my sister in law,Penny has a necklace,bracelet and earrings and my niece,Stephanie has a beautiful bracelet project.We are very excited to all be in the magazine,a real family affair!
The days are definitely getting longer and I can't wait until Spring when the days are not only longer, but warmer! I won't have to wait and hour for my studio to warm up and I can get an earlier start!

Romantic beads

I have made three of these floral hearts so far...they are flying out the door!They are very fun to make and each one is unique.Also some floral sets for your spring designs.I am trying some new things for me also,so check back for updates.

Diamonds

I have a new shape of press for my Lampwork beads.It's called a Chunky Crystal.Lots of names come to mind with this shape like,Diamond,Bicone etc. I love it! It adds another dimension to my beads and it's fun to mix the shapes in a design.I've been working on Valentine beads too.Here's some eye candy for your Wednesday!

New Beads!

This is the time of year when retailers and florists get ready for the big day, Valentines Day. Being in the flower business for 25 years taught me to be prepared!
So I have been making some real cute Valentine beads,soon to be listed in my Etsy and Artfire shops.Remember, your local florist works very hard for this holiday,so give 'em some love!( I don't miss it one bit on this holiday!)

Happy New Year!

I have been remiss in blogging this month...busy like everyone else! Santa brought me a new laptop so maybe I'll be better at it in 2011.
First, I want to congratulate my niece,Lisa for making it in to Bead Star magazine!Her beautiful Polymer clay and antique brass bracelet won second place in the Plastics category.( I wish they wouldn't call it that)This is a once a year publication and winners are voted on by the readers.Here's a link to her Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/fanceethat
I have been very busy with my Lampwork beads,lots of sales and custom orders.
Happy new year everyone!

Vintaj Challenge

I entered my Berry Vines Bracelet in the Vintaj monthly challenge. If you would like to vote for your favorite here is the link: (mine is #12)
http://vintaj.com/wpblog/

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