New Stuff

Here's what I've been up to lately. The kitchen isn't getting done yet, but I wanted to show the colors. These are the same colors that were in our living room & dining room. (I can't believe I hadn't taken a "before" picture!) So, now we have the new colors...from camel, sand and Merlot to modern gray and grapy (a really smoky purple). The previous carpeting was this really cheap berber that was here when we moved in and now we have this lovely, cushy, fluffy carpet that Sadie certainly loves!

The last photo is another color challenge piece for Bead Art Originals! I can't believe I actually finished one on time. I also just completed a piece for the Etsy Beadweavers Royalty Challenge, but I haven't photographed it yet. I have to get that done tomorrow so I can list it before the deadline.

That's it for now...but I think I may be on a roll, so you may be seeing more soon!

Vacation!

In just a little over 36 hours, we will be on a plane going on our vacation! We are so looking forward to getting away! In the meantime, I have finished a couple of cuffs (one for the BAO color challenge and another of the crystal/pearl cuffs) and working on a third, but I don't think I'll be able to finish it and list it before the EBW challenge deadline. I guess I'll just have to list it when I get back & not be a part of the challenge. I did have inquiries about a custom order! I'm going to start working on that idea, too.

Finally Some New Stuff

I have finally completed some new pieces! One is for the Bead Art Originals Color Mosaic (Yellow and Gray) and the other was inspired by the Etsy Beadweaver's Challenge for January..."Ocean and Sea". (Although, I am working on a different cuff to submit for the Challenge!)

Newest Stuff

The first one is "Golden Honey Bronze" and the second is "Pink is for the Tatas" and $20 from the purchase price will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in the purchaser's name!

New! New! New!

The top piece I've called "Lattice". I created it with dark plum, palladium plated and black Delicas. It's 1.25" wide and 7.75" long and I used an antique looking button for the toggle.


The second piece I've called "Fall". I was looking through the colors for Fall/Winter and fell in love with them! I've used light orange, matte lavender and deep sea teal. It's just under 1.25" wide and 7.5" long and used a beaded toggle.



Wait till you see the one I'm working on now!!

Bead Art Originals

Here is another beautiful collection of Bead Art Originals Items of the Week. There are specials on each one, so please check out our blog and see what everyone is offering!

BAO Item of the Week and Stretchy Bracelets

Have you checked out the Bead Art Originals Items of the Week yet? What are you waiting for? Check them out on our blog:

Here are the stretchy bracelets I've completed for my step-mother. She loves these and I thought I'd throw in some special ones. I've included 5 made with Swarovski pearls and several bundles in Japanese triangle beads which have a nice sparkle to them.

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week

The Bead Art Originals (BAO) street team has been created to promote the art of its invited members. BAO members are independent artisans who promote their work through Etsy.com, an online market for things handmade. BAO includes both creators of art beads and creators of beadwoven art. The team's focus is on the business and artistic growth of its members through on and off-Etsy promotion of the team, its activities, and individual members' achievements.

Check out our blog to see what specials are being offered on these gorgeous items! Bead Art Originals Blog

More New Stuff

We have "Not Your Average Argyle Cuff" and "Summer Sky Bangle". I'm working on another variation of the argyle look and will probably have that posted tomorrow. I'm cruising right along and having fun!

I'm Rolling Right Along...

Here are even more pieces I've completed. I listed the "Tutti Frutti" bangle today and will list these two either tonight or tomorrow! On the left: "When Life Gives You Lemons Cuff" and on the right: "Electric Blue Bangle".

Another One!!

Yup, another new bangle. This one doesn't have a name yet, though I'm leaning towards "Tutti Fruitti" simply because it has the raspberry, orangey colors in it!

Another New Piece!

Here is another new one! This one is called "Razzmatazz"! My friend Dian named it for me and many others agreed that it fit, so here it is...

Newest Pieces

Here are my three latest pieces.
#1 Summer Elements Cuff
#2 Sunshine Bangle
#3 Deep Water Cuff

I am currently working on another cuff in a multi-color palette. It is really amazing to me how much more I have gotten done by listening to music instead of having the TV on!

Day 7: BAO Spring Sale and Giveaway & It's A Biggie!

Day Seven is the last day of the BAO Welcomes Spring Giveaways, and it may be the best day yet!

We hope you've enjoyed browsing our members' shops, visiting the Bead Art Gifts blog; and we hope you were able to take advantage of some of the fabulous sales in the shops! There's just one day left in our BAO Welcomes Spring Sale, so there's still time for you to find something fabulous and get a great deal at the same time.

For the last day of the giveaways, we'd like you to choose one favorite piece from each of FIVE members' shops. Whether you're looking for beads, bead art pieces for your home, or jewelry, you're sure to find something you love. We're even giving you a couple of extra days so you'll have more time to browse.

After you've chosen your favorites, leave a comment on the BAO blog post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, April 22, including:

1. which FIVE pieces are your favorites (you can just paste the links here) and

2. a way for us to contact you (your Etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Thursday, April 23, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of ALL FOUR of these beautiful pieces:
...A spring-themed bangle bracelet by Anna (arosebyname)
...A colorful beaded bracelet by Sarah (thebeadedlily)
...A beadwoven star keyring by Smadar (SmadarsTreasure)
...And a colorful peyote triangle necklace by MaryLou (time2cre8)

Day 6: BAO Spring Sale & Giveaway!

For Day Six of the BAO Welcomes Spring Giveaways, we'd like you to browse the BAO members' shops and find something you'd love to wear out to a Friday night after-work party.

Then, leave a comment on the BAO blog post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday, April 19, including:

1. which BAO item you'd love to wear to a Friday night after-work party and

2. a way for us to contact you (your Etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Monday, April 20, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of this beautiful raku cabochon created by Mak (MAKUstudio).

Day 5: BAO Spring Sale and Giveaway!

For Day Five of the BAO Welcomes Spring Giveaways, we'd like you to browse through the shops of the BAO members and find your favorite YELLOW item (it is, after all, National Eggs Benedict Day!).

Then, leave a comment on the BAO blog post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Saturday, April 18, including:

1. which BAO item is your favorite YELLOW creation and

2. a way for us to contact you (your Etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Sunday, April 19, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of these gorgeous earrings created by Dee (Malodora).


















Check out the Day 2 winner on the BAO blog!

Day 4: BAO Spring Sale and Giveaway!

For Day Four of the BAO Welcomes Spring Giveaways, which falls on Income Tax Day for those of us in the United States, we'd like you to choose your VERY FAVORITE item (the piece you love the most) from any of the BAO Members' shops. Just imagine that you're receiving a HUGE income tax refund and that you can spend it on anything you wish. :-)

Then, leave a comment on the BAO blog post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, April 17, including:

1. which BAO item is your very favorite and

2. a way for us to contact you (your Etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Saturday, April 18, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of this beautiful bracelet created by Lisa (LisaPetersArt).

Day 3: BAO Spring Sale and Giveaway!

For Day Three of the BAO Welcomes Spring Giveaways, we'd like you to find your favorite white or mostly white creation by one of our members, in remembrance of the day the Titanic struck the iceberg that caused the ship to sink.

Then, leave a comment on the BAO blog post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, April 16, including:

1. which white (or mostly white) creation is your favorite and

2. a way for us to contact you (your Etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Friday, April 17, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of these wonderful floral earrings created by Triz (triz).

BAO Welcomes Spring Sale & Giveaway - Day 2

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Welcome Spring Sale!
April 12 - 18, 2009

Welcome to Day Two of the BAO Welcomes Spring Giveaways! Today, in honor of Thomas Jefferson's birthday (the third President of the United States) we'd like you to choose your THREE favorite pieces from our members' shops. Please take this opportunity to check out several of the shops (the links are all on the right side of the BAO blog) - you're going to love what you find!

Then, leave a comment on the BAO blog post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, April 15, including:

1. which THREE pieces are your favorites and

2. a way for us to contact you (your Etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Thursday, April 16, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of this stylish triangle pendant created by Carol Dean (SandFibers).

Bead Art Originals Welcomes Spring Sale & Giveaway!

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Welcome Spring Sale!

April 12 - 18, 2009

Isn't this a stunning bracelet? Well, see our Bead Art Originals blog for your chance to win it! And this is just the first of many giveaways this week during our Welcome Spring Sale and Giveaway! I'm offering free shipping on everything in my A Rose By Name shop so come check it out!

For Day One of the BAO Welcomes Spring Giveaways we'd like you to visit the Bead Art Gifts Blog, where we showcase some of our special pieces, and find the piece that most speaks to you of spring.

Then, leave a comment on the Bead Art Originals blog post between now and midnight Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, April 14, including:

1. which Gift Guide creation speaks to you of spring and

2. a way for us to contact you (your Etsy shop name or your email address) if you win.

On Wednesday, April 15, we will use a random number generator to select the winner of this beautiful bracelet created by Miriam (CieloDesign).