Barbe Saint John - New Treasures from Forgotten Artifacts

Whiling the hours away on Pinterest, while blaming The Silence

2012-01-23T21:19:00.000-08:00

I laughed when I found this image on tumblr, if only it was creepy space aliens making me forget things! (Dr Who reference for those who don't get it) I've been in bed since Thursday evening due to really bad CF/Fibro flare up the likes of which I haven't had to deal with in YEARS!! (I couldn't even sit upright). Not the life I had hoped for in 2012. I was wishing I had a day to sit and

This Year I am GOING To Finally DO IT!!!

2012-01-16T13:00:00.000-08:00

Ancient Futuristic Art Doll Class-Art and Soul Virginia Beach 2012 Talk talk talk-but this year is about ACTION. I've been talking about doing it, 4 or 5 yrs now? but this year it will happen. What am I finally going to do you are wondering?? Online classes of course! I've been telling people for years that online classes are the way to go, especially in today's economy. Airfare and gas

One door closes...............

2012-01-13T14:03:00.000-08:00

2012 is NOT getting off to a good start. Today something totally unexpected happened and came out of left field. I am now looking at the back end of a situation I didn't think would end so soon. A door has been shut, but it feels more like it was slammed right on my toes. I am hurt and pissed off at the rudeness of it but what can you do? Shit happens and life goes on. I'm very unhappy

2011-12-31T21:37:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I am very grateful to say GOOD BYE to 2011 and welcome in 2012. The past year has been difficult for almost everyone I know, in one way or the other and often in more ways than one! I had some really huge changes, hit some really awful emotional lows, found out who my 'real' friends and family were and cut out those who weren't.. Towards the end of the year, I got an

Who's going to Art and Soul?

2011-12-30T10:11:00.000-08:00

photo ©Glenny Moir/ Art & Soul Come make Art at Art & Soul Virginia Beach March 1-6 What’s in store for Art & Soul in Virginia 2012 - To sum it up- LOTS!!!! If you haven't seen the lineup of workshops, just click HERE. Whether you are wondering about the ethereal allure of beeswax, the looming appeal of weaving or the savvy art of soldering there's a class for you. Or if you're getting

Slowly but surely...

2011-11-16T17:06:00.001-08:00

I've started to unpack my studio YAY. Unfortunately, it's in the basement and we are noticing a strong mold smell. I have mild allergies do its a worry for me. We're doing the DIY approach to clean it out but if that doesn't work, we will have to call in professionals.I'm so excited to have all these built in drawers!!! Now I won't pine for an old library card cabinet any more. Putting away

One chapter closes, while another opens

2011-11-02T19:25:00.000-07:00

My poor blog has been a little neglected the last couple of months. I've been really busy with the new job (which I LOVE) and also packing. And packing and packing and packing!!! This was the state of my studio last week. Everything in disarray and boxes everywhere. I haven't been able to really work in weeks...and I won't be able to for a few more weeks. I'll be honest. I'm going a

Happy Halloween and I'm the Guest Blogger on ICE Queen Zine today

2011-10-31T18:24:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween Everyone!!! You all know its my favorite holiday along with Valentines Day! I hope you all got lots of treats and few tricks today. I am the guest blogger on today's Inspiration Monday over on the ICE Queen Zine. Come read how Halloween inspires me! If you are interested in doing a guest spot on Inspiration Monday, just email Carol@IceResin.com to get scheduled! Our

Sneak Peek of an upcoming Art Weekend

2011-10-21T20:57:00.000-07:00

Jen Osborn is organizing an intimate, all inclusive art retreat at a gorgeous location in Michigan in April 2012. It's going to be a fun filled weekend! She along with Tracie Lampe and myself will be teaching some great classes! Check out Jen's website, to read a bit more about it. She is still finalizing the details, but more info coming soon!!!

Thank you for the Mail Love

2011-10-19T16:28:00.000-07:00

Even though I've been so busy I can't find time to sit and blog, I wanted to say a public THANK YOU to a couple of wonderful ladies who sent me mail love the past couple of weeks. First is from Ms. Brenda Sue- who is always so generous and such a wonderfully fun lady! She sent me a lovely package of YUMMY in delicious chocolate bronze and decadent rusty black rust from B'Sue Boutique.

Industrial Chic Giveaway

2011-10-18T11:42:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone, I just wanted to let you know about a few giveaways on the ICE Queen Zine Blog this month. Actually its SEVEN giveaways!!! You can win a mystery box of loose Industrial Chic charms and goodies for your mixed media projects just by leaving a comment on Technique Tuesday and Flickr Friday blog posts from October 7 through October 28. A total of seven winners will be chosen

2011-10-11T11:28:00.000-07:00

It's Witch Time! I finally put the little Witches doll pendants up on Etsy! If you were interested in Baby Elsbeth, Maeve or Siobhan you can now find them in the Etsy Trunk Sale Shop.. Each doll will come on a 24 inch long pewter colored silver chain. I also have other Halloween themed jewelry in the shop, including the Haunted Ferris Wheel, Baby Moth Man and Things that go Bump in the

I've been promoted and other good news.

2011-10-07T08:33:00.000-07:00

As you know, I recently started working at ICE Resin as the customer service rep. I absolutely LOVE it. I love doing customer service, answering questions and helping people. In addition to that, I have recently been promoted to being Susan's Assistant, which is even more awesome! I am now helping her with all sorts of things from organizing the office, helping hire new employees,

Product Love of the Week

2011-09-30T07:07:00.000-07:00

Wescott Titanium "No Stick" scissors. I won a pair of these Wescott pretty in pink No Stick scissors in a trivia contest at CHA this past summer. Since I am often trimming paper covered in glue, sealer and wet resin I have managed to ruin quite a few pairs of scissors over the years!!! I really wanted to see how well these would hold up to cutting paper covered in ICE Resin®. I sat

Meet the New ICE Resin® Creative Team!

2011-09-28T10:50:00.000-07:00

A huge congratulations and welcome to the 2011- 2012 ICE Resin Creative Team. Lesley Fisher & Michael Putnam Cat Kerr JoAnnA Pierotti Andrea Ring Tina Schiefer I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to be on the team. It was an absolutely wonderful experience and I was able to grow so much from it. I am so excited for this new group to also get this

FEEL the Love Facebook Fan Page Giveaway

2011-09-27T09:36:00.000-07:00

©2011 Barbe Saint John/Saints and Sinners Are you a follower on my Saints and Sinners Facebook Fan page? I'm having a "Feel the Love" Giveaway on there right now. You can have a chance to win this lovely pair of Boho Earrings I call "Earth & Sky". I beaded tiny little blue Delica beaded beads, put them on enameled headping with copper heishi. They are accented with yummy rectangular

Baby Vintage Witch Pendants

2011-09-21T22:05:00.000-07:00

Baby Vintage Witch Pendants ©2011 Barbe Saint John I've planned on doing these for 2 yrs, but always thought about it right before Halloween. Well not this year, I FINALLY made myself do some a couple weeks ago. Of course, life has been so crazy I haven't had a chance to post them until now. I just put them on my Facebook and one of my friends said "I covet your coven!" I love that - A

Bead Soup Blog Party Reveal!!!!

2011-09-17T10:13:00.000-07:00

TA DA!!!!! The day we've all be looking forward to, the Bead Soup Blog Party!!!! There are 362 participants in this party, You could visit a different blog every day for almost a YEAR!!!! I can't wait that long to see all the jewelry eye candy so I plan spending alot time with my pot of tea reading all of them over the next couple of weeks. I hope you do as well!! A HUGE Thank You to most

Enter Jewel School's Design Contest

2011-09-13T09:58:00.001-07:00

Did you know Jewel School is having a Design Contest?? It runs Sept 1 to Sept 25th and the grand prize valued at $5,000! It's really easy to enter too so get inspired , make something and show off your favorite one of a kind piece! Get full details HERE and be sure to look at the work already entered, lots of gorgeous pieces up. GOOD LUCK!!!

Destination: Creativity and QR Codes with Ricë Freeman-Zachery

2011-09-09T10:58:00.000-07:00

Ricë's new book, Destination: Creativity--The Life-Altering Journey of the Art Retreat, is shipping this week. It's the very first book about mixed media art retreats, and it's a wonderful glimpse at the magic that happens at these retreats. If you've never been to a big art retreat, this book will have you setting up a saving account and clearing your schedule so you can attend one as

ICE Resin® Creative Team Call!

2011-09-05T12:17:00.000-07:00

VERY exciting news - Ice Resin® is searching for FOUR new Designers to join our 2011 -2012 ICE Resin Creative Team. The application process starts today and is open to all of you! Congrats to Kristen Robinson, who is taking over the reins as the Creative Team Coordinator. She will be a great leader and mentor to the new team members. This design team call is NOT limited to just jewelry

Fleamarket Fail

2011-09-03T07:22:00.001-07:00

It was a super foggy and muggy morning. So soupy in the apt and unable to sleep, I woke up at 5am a full hour before the alarm was supposed to go off. We got to the market and were surprised to see it was more than half empty. And alot of the vendors werent even set up by 8am. There was mostly new stuff and nearly nothing of interest. Very disappointing as where the prices. I picked up

Happy September! Bead Soup News, My New Job and Etsy Inventory

2011-09-01T09:34:00.000-07:00

Vargas Calendar Girl - 1948 I can't believe its already September...the summer has FLOWN by. I really, really, really had thought, hoped , wanted and planned to be moved by now, but here I still am. I''m excited for Fall, with all the leaves changing color and crispness in the air. I want to go on the hay ride through the pumpkin patch, buy locally made cider, etc....I will be moved

I'm Not Going To Make Jewelry Anymore.

2011-08-24T12:11:00.000-07:00

That caught your attention didn't it? I'm really excited at starting a new phase in my life! I have come to a long thought out decision-I'm going to stop making jewelry. Well, that's not exactly the whole truth - the truth is I'm going to focus on creating wearable art.instead. A few years ago I was into making unique jewelry at mid range prices. I made a lot of jewelry and was also told

Mystery of the Missing Blog Post

2011-08-23T12:46:00.000-07:00

There's been more than a fair share of weirdness this weekend here at Casa Saint John, including a couple of missing blog posts! I had posted the book giveaway winner as well as a "whats on the work bench today"..and neither post are on the blog and both have vanished from the dashboard................. Very Curious! Anyway, to recap- the winner of Margot Potters wonderful book-Lucid Moon