Barbara's Enamel Bead Give Away

Really cool torch fired enamel beads from Barbara Lewis. She's created a whole new look for her business...pretty snazzy and eye catching! Go on over to Painting With Fire and see the 3 sets of beads Barbara is giving away...become a follower and post it on your blog!

Jen's Carnival Bead Give Away...

A super generous give away from Jen Judd Rocks! Jen was inspired by the Art Bead Scene Carnival. Go check out details 'cause you only have until Sunday, February 20th! You won't want to miss this!

Have a great day!

Patti

Finished...I think!

40% off sale

I think I have completed posting comments for the Bead Soup Party. My computer seems to have an ailment and for some reason there were 12 blogs where the page would start to load and then it would just quit...also, if I x'd off of a page too quickly, my computer would start to spasm and open a multitude of brower windows (!?). The only way to get it to stop would be to restart my computer. Talk about slow going... I think I have contacted everyone, but if I've missed you; please let me know. I did however, post comments on the Flickr group. I have no idea if these problems can be fixed and I figure some day it's just going to up and die. (You know, right when you're in the middle of something important!)

Extra special thanks to Lori Anderson for hosting this super fun event!! Check out her beautiful jewelry and new blog!

Change & Rearrange

Some serious organization needed!

This mess sits on top of my filing cabinet. Assorted containers of stringing wire, chain, ribbon, wrapping wire, etc. I couldn't decide if I wanted see through containers, open containers, all the same size containers... you get the picture.

As much as I love the comfort of well-loved furry friends,
I decided they needed a new home (just else where in the house).

For organizing the mess in the top photo, I decided on these boxes that I found at Wal-Mart because...

...they match to color scheme of the room (most of which doesn't show in the photo)

...they were on sale- 1.50 per box (cheap)

...there is extra storage room in each box (for even more stuff)

...they look organized (for the moment)

...they have lids (for keeping out the dust)

I'm still deciding on how to letter the labels the boxes...maybe rubber stamps.

I brought my beading books out of the closet (which is also in need of cleaning and organizing).

Bead Soup Blog Party...soup's on!

The big day is here...
Lori from Pretty Things hosted a bead soup blog party and today everyone is showing what we've made from all the really cool goodies! If you click on the button above, it will take you to Lori's party page. Also, the complete list is below.

This is my bead soup mix that I received from Jo Ann at Jo's Jewels. I love green... this couldn't have been more perfect!

I've been experimenting... adding buttons, wire wrapping, chain and stuff like that; so I decided to see what I could do... and I have a new bracelet! It was definately a challenge! Many of the components had two holes, something I haven't worked with much. I have some two-holed vintage beads that I've had for some time now... guess I don't have an excuse not to work with them now! Thanks so much Jo Ann!! I'm going to be wearing it often!

Here is the complete list...

1. Lori, An Artists Year Off

2. Mallory, For the Love of Beads

3. Terri, Blooming Ideas

4. Cindy, Sweet Bead Studio

5. Lorelei, Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio

6. Kerry, Kab's Creative Concepts

7. Erin, Treasures Found

8. Jeannette, Jeannette Blix Wire and Metal Jewelry

9. Adrienne, Adrienne Designs

10. Nan, Spirit Rattles

11. Laurel, Rue's Daftique

12. Nancy, Beading From the Heart

13. Mary, MK's Creative Musings

14. Cassie, The Glass Beadle

15. Dot, Winchell Clayworks

16. Sharon, Sharon's Jewelry Garden

17. Lisa, Lo and Behold

18. Norma, Bead Dreams and Moonlit Fantaseas

19. Judith, Judith B.

20. Debbie, Prairie Emporium

21. Maria, Garden Path Beads

22. Susan, Kaplan Creations Jewelry and Glass Design

23. Melissa, Melissa Meman: Art, Love, Life

24. Marianna, Pretty Shiny Things

25. Lisa, Joolz by Lisa

26. Cristi, 2 If By Sea

27. Sandra, Marbella Jewelry Design

28. Maria, Greene Earth Originals

29. Barbara, Jewelry of Distinction

30. Leslie, Bei Mondi

31. Loretta, Designs by Loretta

32. Linda, Bella Bead Jewelry

33. Kathie, The Bead Cult

34. Patty, Plays With Fire

35. Nicki, Nicki's Reef

36. Anne Marie, Heart's Desire

37. Mary, Mary Harding Jewelry

38. Jayne, Mama's Got to Doodle

39. Emanda, Artemesia's Studio

40. Whitney, Whitney Lassini

41. Marcie, La Bella Joya

42. Suzann, Beadphoria

43. Jen, Jen Judd Rocks

44. Julie, Credit River Art Glass

45. Janiece, J Birds Garden

46. Kate, Organic Odysseys

47. Laurie, The Mermaid Tale

48. Michelle, My Crazy Crafty Adventure

49. Sue, Sue Beads

50. Janeen, Wild Vanilla Designs

51. Nancy, The Rabbit Muse

52. Kristie, Artisan Clay

53. Regina, Regina's Writings

54. Tari, Pearl and Pebble

55. Lyn, Lyn Foley

56. Beth, Sunshine Daydreamz

57. Cathryn, Chile Cats

58. Emma, Fred Bean's Nook

59. Connie, Cetta Cheese Chatter

60. Juli, Jul's Beads

61. Julie, RockerJewlz

62. Libby, LibbyLeu and Glass Too

63. Melanie, Earthenwood Studio Chronicles

64. Katie, My Life and My Beads

65. Zuleykha, Zuleykha's Polymer Clay

66. Rekella, Me But a Little More in Depth

67. Ricki, What's New at Ricki Voges Design

68. Lisa, Lucid Moon Studio

69. Jo, Daisychain Jewellery

70. Lynette, Rock Hill Designs

71. Lynne, Island Girl's Insights

72. Chas, One Woman's Haven

73. Ruthie, Rose Works Jewelry

74. Elizabeth, Turquoise Sky

75. Maire, Maire Dodd

76. Janet, Singing Woods

77. Eileen, Dorset Hill Beads

78. Julie, Miss Kitten's Jewels

79. Joann, Jo's Jewels

80. Patti, PJ Clark Designs

81. Mel, Kookie Designs

82. Erin, Every Heart Crafts

83. Dale, Flights of Fancy

84. Dee, Runako Designs

Can't wait to see what everyone has made!!

Patti

So exciting...!!

My jewelry has been published in the February issue of Bead Trends!

A fantastic publication!

Noir et Gris Asymetrique Collier

Lemon Zinger Necklace & Earring Set

These are my photos- their photos are waaay better!

Great Giveaway from Summers Studio Pottery

LeAnn over at Summers Studio Pottery makes the neatest porcelain pendants, buttons and beads and she's having a fabulous give away! Check out her etsy shop to see all of the neat porcelain goodies that she offers!

Have a great day,

Patti

A Little Pink...

pjclarkdesigns.com

A Valentine's Day variation... not the usual hearts, but a more natural approach with riverstone, dark wood beads and 'a little pink' of fuchsia Swarovski crystals tossed in for color. The sage polymer clay rondelle (Humblebeads) in the center has a band of cream, fuchsia and brown to tie all the colors together. You can find more of Heather's polymer clay in her Etsy shop.

Stirring up something different...

My tag line... "Made from an eclectic mix of beads and metals." To the mix I've added chain and wire wrapping.

White Pyrite Coin Jewelry

New jewelry at www.pjclarkdesigns.com