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My Bead Soup
This is the gorgeous bead soup I received from my partner Shiraz from Secret Song Designs She was so generous. Obviously, I have plenty of supplies here to make multiple jewelry pieces. Except for a sterling toggle that I put in at the last minute, this is the bead soup that I sent. She sent so much, that I hope I sent enough. The rules require that you send a focal piece (which I figured could either be the lampwork bead (made by DD Hess) or the “passion” charm); coordinating spacer or other beads; and a special clasp. I made a few claps, but then I thought the toggle would be good to add just in case she wasn’t thrilled with my wire handi-work. Once we get our bead soup from our partner, the next thing we have to do is make jewelry .
Bead Table Wednesday
It’s Bead Table Wednesday .
Glass Bead Game
The UK guitarist and composer James Blackshaw is a prodigious young talent who’s been seen as part of the guitar tradition of the late American John Fahey. Now, his work has expanded to include mysticism, occasional other instruments, and long-form, almost classical structures. He’ll play live in our studio, and we’ll listen to some of his recent release, “The Glass Bead Game.” And more. PROGRAM #2955, With James Blackshaw (First aired on July 2, 2009)
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The Soup is Almost Done -.
Peace, Love, Bead Bloggers and MORE!!
Ithoroughly enjoyed this weekend’s posts and when that happens, I feel like I want to hang on to it for a little while. On Friday, I was thrilled to report Margot Potter’s great news that she is moving on to a new position with Jewelry Television (JTV) which sounds like a dream come true. The best part is she’ll be designing tutorials, etc. for beaders! I can’t wait! 
I was also very happy to share a project that could be incorporated into holiday gifts in many ways. I previously created a bracelet using images from a patchwork quilt my Grandma made me when I was a kid. While no longer usable, I can still carry the memory around on my wrist. I can see this concept being used for kids pictures, kids works of art, things you are proud of such as your new home or car. Maybe it’s your family tree. The possibilities are endless! However, as we all know, the show must go on and it’s time to share links to some fun and interesting happenings of our fellow bead bloggers. Check these out!!
A Bead A Day .
Ribbon in the Bead Aisle
Ihave something fun to share today that I came across this weekend while shopping at Michael’s Crafts Store. I stopped in to look at polymer clay and accessories, but I just couldn’t walk by the bead aisles without taking a peek! I don’t get to Michael’s that often and I had my Joann 40% off coupon which is still accepted there, yay! I saw several new lines of beads/findings and one of them included a package of fabric ribbon. The package reads, “Bead Landing .
Sunday Bead Bloggers
Yesterday was my one year anniversary of reuniting with my daughter. Hard to believe a year has passed, it seems so long ago that I sent off an email introducing myself only to get a reply within 15 mins… A ton of coincidences and a few hours later were getting to know each other. Happy Anniversary again Moe! While my intentions for today were good, my follow thru wasn’t. I’m still working on a couple of class samples that I wanted to get done yesterday. Can’t rush the creative muse! So, I’m taking a break now and doing some blog reading with this weeks Bead Bloggers! A Bead A Day Are you thinking of branching out into polymer clay work? Lisa has gathered some blog reader feedback on how to get started. About.com Jewelry Making Are you in or out when it comes to plated metals? This polls seems to indicate a mixed bag . Art Bead Scene Art Bead Scene Announces the September Monthly Challenge. Come gain inspiration from Barbier. Barbe Saint John Stamped Metal Jewelry book review!
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Paper Bead Giveaway
The winner of the Travel Ticket for Elf Johnny to come and visit their house for the holiday season is: Kimberly berly02@xxx.com The winner of customized photo charm from the Sodderbug giveaway is: Red Gingerbead Ladies contact me at infarrantlycreative@gmail.com to claim your prizes. T oday’s giveaway is from Molly from the etsy shop It’s Molly. I am a lover of paper beads. I love how lightweight and beautiful they are. I also love when I am wearing a unique paper beaded jewelry item and someone says it is awesome and then I tell them it is made out of paper. Molly makes the most beautiful paper beaded jewelry. She has some gorgeous Christmas ones ready and available to ship. Aren’t they fun? I have a Halloween set and Christmas set she made me. She also made Kayla a little Christmas bracelet to match Mommy. Ack!!! SOOOO CUTE! Molly is giving one lucky IC winner a custom fitted bracelet with locket attached and earring set.
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It’s a Bead Thing
During the ancient times, beads are associated with religions (particularly the Mohammedans and Roman Catholics), spirits, goodwill and gods; it has been a symbol of faith and prayer, just like in saying the rosary. Today, beads play a significant role in giving shade to the world of fashion and art. Through revolutionary contemporary art, beads have become a symbol for elegance and style. It is a handicraft used as a decoration to go with clothes, giving a stunning look. Beads is defined as a tiny piece of round material, usually resembles that of a small globe, made of plastic, metal, glass or wood, that is used to make accessories such as necklace, earrings, bracelets and the like with a hole in the middle from which a string could seep into and hold the beads together. Nowadays, most of the stuffs that are utilized in making such embellishments are those that are readily found in the environment for its natural, earthy design, colors and shapes.
Home Buddies .
The Lost Bead
The parable of the woman searching for her lost coin (Luke 15:8-9) was very much on my mind recently when I lost a bead. It was a lovely 3mm round corrugated silver bead that I dropped as I was threading it onto a rosary line (see picture on left for what a rosary line looks like). I’m not exactly penny-pinching but sure can be frugal, and at approximately two cents per bead, I was immediately crawling around on the floor and under my dining room table looking for it. “Rejoice with me because I have found the bead that I lost.” Yes, I did find it. It was such a wee thing but so worth hunting down. I thought about God searching for me, tiny creature that I am, one of His little ones but no less important to Him than the greatest in His Kingdom. How happy God is when he finds me and brings me home to His heart of boundless love! And how happy I am, too! I also thought of my sins, which are more often than not small as opposed to large.
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