Itty Bitty Love...

Some of the itty bitty heart charms from the last firing are now bitty heart earrings. I loved playing with them so much that I put more into todays firing in all sorts of pastel colors for spring and summer. I took a batch of the hearts earrings as well as a few other shape to Rains, our local 114 year old department store and their buyer Melynda really liked them. I hope their customers like them as well!

Odd Ball...

This shape is odd. It some how feels old and modern to me at the same time. I made one like this last year and then I forgot about it. It seems to be following me. It will show up in and around the studio at odd times and in odd places. It's an odd ball. I think it would like to be called the "in and out" bead or maybe because of my fondness for the Harry Potter series the "come and go" bead.

I'm Having An Affaire!

A Jewelry Affaire! Have been for quite a while! Guess what came in the mail today?!?!? My copy of Jewelry Affarie Magazine! The premier issue! Yah! It is really lovely and has such a diverse group of designs! I noticed Nancy of Round Rabbit has a lovely project! Editor Beth Livesay did a fantastic job! The magazine is grouped into sections that have a nice flow to it! Three of the projects I submitted are included! I couldn't be more pleased!

Ombre Winner!

I got to play a little with some of the "Ombre" beads this week. The "content" face bead has been floating around the studio for a while and she just happened to be in the right glaze to snuggle into this design...

Random Integer Generator

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Timestamp: 2010-03-26 16:51:16 UTC

Congratulations to...

Abeille à miel said...

"what beautiful beads, and lovely colors! I've been inspired by the colors of the woods lately, so lots of different shades of green are making me happy. :)"

Here is a little more green to make you happy! Please email gaea (at) gaea (dot) cc me your shipping info!

Have a great weekend! 

Sex Ed. 101

Yep. It had to happen. Sooner or later one of them was going to get curious. But, honestly I would have thought my eight year old would have brought it up sooner than my 4 year old. The question? Mama? How does a baby get in there? They know how a baby gets out. They know the names for all the parts. But seriously? How does that baby get in there? I'll be at the book store if anyone needs me!

Hmmmm...

I think I like them both ways...

Inspired By... Ombre Giveaway!

I saw this picture in Martha Stewart Magazine (thanks Aunt Cookie!) that totally inspired me! I just fell in love with the ombre frosting! The gradation of color seems perfect for a strand of beads.

Martha's frosting...

Ombre beads...

What is inspiring you lately? Leave a comment here by this Friday and I will send you one set of 8 ombre beads! Want extra chances to win the beads? Mention this on your blog? XO

Belle's Nest...

Thank you Belle's Nest for the fantastic blog love!

Here are some interesting items from their shop and blog!

Blogging fever!

We'll, more like blogging with a fever, but who's keeping track? Had to post a quick one with these new pendants. They are the same design only reversed. When I'm up an all better they will be in the next firing, painted up real purty (fingers crossed!) Which one do you like?

Order update...

It had to happen eventually. The flu has raced through my family and now it is my turn... I absolutely hate to write this...


March orders update: Due to illness, March orders will be mailed out on Monday, March 22nd. Thank you for your understanding! Gaea

Gotta love this...

1979 Fall Collection from BJ on Vimeo.

Thank you Janet!

Thanks for playing Janet! I will get your goodies out to you!

To bring you my love...

This little darlin' was part of a larger drawing for a friend.  I think she would be good on a pendant or bead, with a little refinement. Any thoughts?

P.S. The odds are good on the "fridge" inspiration contest/giveaway!

In her fridge she found...

a beautiful plastic lemon.... and  made lemon-aid! FANTASTIC!

 Janet used buttons and little fruit beads and it is also posted here on her blog... Go Janet!

Itty, bitty. Baby!

The picture is quite large but the hearts are so itty bitty! I. Love. Them. I want to decorate everything with them. Their cuteness in size (about half an inch!) is just adorable to me! They will most likely be used for earrings but because they are glazed front and back, I have a few necklace and charm bracelet ideas as well. Who's a cute baby heart? You are! (I always hear the farmers wife's voice from Babe when I say that!)