Time Out.

My back is out! I guess it is my body's way of saying "Sit down and shut up!". Or at least "Sit down and finish up those articles!" At least I'm not completely useless. I have my big boy rotating out frozen veggies for me, Thanks Calder! I guess today is as good as any to sit and watch one of the 4 overdue movies I have out! Floor grime and dirt will have to wait to do battle another day!

Bubble blastin' fun!

A sketch in time...

I've been sketching out all my design ideas in brush and ink. It feels really loose and soft. I tend to sketch in pencil but needed a change. I've been eyeing some fancy paper at the art supply store too...



I did get to play more with my Piggy cards and fun papers...



So I have all these ideas and seem to not be able to find the time to actually make them. I am hopping to get them made and actually submit them for publication. I am VERY excited to find out that two magazines did accept proposals! Now the real work begins. Since I've never written out my process, this may be a challenge. I find the more I over think it the more difficult it becomes. Typical! Less is more, Gaea. Less is more. Deep breath...



The larger "Love Letter" pendant had been on the site for about a month. A customer had a fun idea about the mini heart charms and a smaller version of the letter charm. I think they are cute!

Giveaway Monday! Chain, chain, chain!

It was a blue tongue, pancake, Sunday!




The weekend just seemed to melt by. Now that all packages are on their merry ways it was time to dive into some beading. A few projects are special and will have to be kept under the table until later and some were just for fun. I've been admiring LLYYNN's amazing metal work and wishing I had a set up to create some of the awesome chain links she does. Where there is a will, there is a way... I was just about to nod off to sleep when this idea popped into my head...



A little inspiration...



Win this pendant!



I love a good blockbuster, popcorn, summer movie! Gimme a big name star in a ridiculous costume with a lot of explosions and a nearly impossible story line! Some of my faves are Twister, The Day After Tomorrow, Die Hard and Charlie's Angeles! Batman is high up on our list of movies to see! What is your favorite big budget blockbuster, popcorn, summer movie of all time? Leave a comment by Friday and the Lotus pendant could be yours!

All aboard for the ABS Studio Tour!

Check out my studio tour at the Art Bead Scene! Leave a comment there and you could win a free goodie!

New goodies...

A few new lotus pendants, some in hand painted colors. The red lotus I had intended to be pink, but apparently I wasn't paying attention. DOH! I do like it though! I also added a smaller lotus size. These will be added to the web site.... eventually....



Happy Friday!

The Exchange moves on!

The Jewelry exchange project in now with Mary Harding! Check out her blog to see her contribution!

Wednesday

Most of the packages are on their way! Here are a few pics from the first lift of the lid!





I think I see something for Aunt Cookie!



These are the cards that I will be sending out with thank you notes! Ok... off to find my big boy some goggles for his swim class!

Lookie, Lookie...

Hey my last post as guest editor is up on the Art Bead Scene blog today! I got the kiln unloaded and will share pics later! Fun Fun! Happy Tuesday all!

Just a little longer...

It will only be a few more hours before I can lift the lid! I have my fingers crossed and wood has been knocked. You never know! Aunt Cookies pieces were on the top shelf so I'll be able to see them right off!

It was a fun weekend with Calder's birthday party! I'm so glad people made the trek out to us! It was a pool party and with all the kids I was a nervous wreck!

A while back I posted some drawings for some rabbit pendants. Joelle thought the sketches would make a great card, so last night while waiting for the kiln to finish I did a few sketches and water colors for a card...





Thanks for the inspiration Jo!

Ahhhh! Saturday!

I finished glazing and just loaded the kiln! It was a marathon! I needed another musical kick in the pants today as well.... todays selection....





I rented a documentary about the band X which I will not be able to watch until tomorrow... so here is a warm up!

This day needed some VOLUME!

Some days just need a kick in the pants. And who better to give it than.... THE BEASTIE BOYS! They go to 12! If I ever needs some energy to get through it, they usually do the trick. Hopefully I can kick it into high gear and with a little luck and a lot of Beastie Boys I will be able to crack the kiln open Monday morn!

Al-most--there...

I am really anxious to see what comes out of this new firing. It seems like I have been grinding away for ages and I want to get every thing done (I'm sure my customers would like me to get it done as well!) I tried a few new hand painted pendants this time and am chompin' at the bit to see how they turn out. Since I am only about 1/4 through the glazing I should probably step on it! In the mean time please enjoy this squirrel...



He's (yes, I could tell!) eating upside down!!! Hanging directly over head!!!

The bracelets...

I did a trade with Lorelei a while back, some pendants and beads for a lovely custom "Oui" bracelet! I've been wearing it with my star bracelet and loving them together! I have so many jewelry projects planned for after this firing I can hardly sit still or sleep for that matter. And I seem to be dreaming about beads and jewelry!

Today on Lorelei's blog she is focusing on product photography so I thought I would show some of the ones that gave me a tickle for fun and satisfy that jewelry need that can't be filled at the moment! Enjoy!

Burning the 1 am oil.

Midnight would be a vacation. I know I should get to bed sooner but feel compelled to keep on schedule and on track. This keeping on track thing is difficult since Magnolia and Robert are sick, poor dears! We heard it echoing in the mall earlier this week, that horrible cough that is going around. So as I try to comfort my crew and keep myself healthy it is bead, bead, bead for the rest of the week...

A great song with a horribly violent video. Love it.

Jewelry/Art exchange. Joelle's contribution

Joelle has contributed her part to the project but is having technical difficulties with posting a picture, so here is here photo (I hope!) and her post...

Thanks to Gaea's awsomeness, I was actually able to make some little brass links with pretty faceted garnets on them. I just loved the way the color of the stones complimented the other beads (not that you can really tell with my gimpy camera). I had so much fun working on the necklace. I can't wait to see what everyone else does with it. Mary, you're up next!

Before (from Lorelei's blog)



With Joelle's new links added!



The project is on it's way to Mary Harding!