Where Inspiration Meets Creativity

Great Things Happening at Jeweled Inspirations of Texas!

2013-06-09T10:40:00.002-05:00

There is always a storm. It sneaks up and catches you off guard. So it was here at the shop! Deadlines to be met and things to do on a daily basis were thrown into the cyclone of life. Sometimes all you can do is hold and wait.
This one seemed to last a whole month. Digging out of the rubble and regrouping seems to be the next order of business. I look forward with a new sense of priority. Waiting for my next breath of creativity.

Should be interesting.

Happy Dayz!

2013-05-16T23:38:00.001-05:00

I have been out of it for a bit. I am still hoping blogs and visiting all of the participants, I am awed by the amount of creativity that I am privileged to see.
I guess that actually completing something as large as the 7th Annual Bead Soup Blog Party, can really take it out of you. I am so proud of the actual fact that I was able to complete this event.
For me that is a milestone!
~~I have a small problem with actually completing projects.~~

Yeah me!

In other news!
I have to take a moment to brag about my daughter's accomplishments!

My beautiful daughter Racheal, who is a full time mother,

a full time babysitter
and a makes specialty cakes on the side,,,,

~Oh, did I mention she is also a full time student?!!!~

She made Dean's List!!!!

I am so proud of her!

~But It Gets Better~

My youngest daughter

Graduated with her Associates!

I have a wonderful family!

Do you have your party hat on? I do!

2013-04-27T01:46:00.003-05:00

My party hat - Check

My glass of wine - Check

Bead Soup - Check

Time for the 7th Annual Bead Soup Blog Party~ Third Reveal

April 27, 2013

Every great party has a wonderful host and this one is no different! I would like to introduce her. She is none other than the wonderful and talented artist and author Lori Anderson. She has battled thru some pretty tough things to bring this party to us. Sleepless nights sorting emails, pairing 500+ participants up, setting up pintrest board for sharing, and even a contest judged by some very important people as well.

Thank you Lori, from the bottom of my beady heart!

I was really excited to take on a project of this size. This is my first time participating in a Bead Soup event.

I struggled with what to send my partner. Would I send enough material and would she like it? You can see what I sent here.

Before I reveal what I have made with the wonderful collection of pretties from the very talented artist

Cindy Cima Edwards.

I want to refresh your memory with what we had swapped.

This is the wonderful soup that I received from

Cindy Cima Edwards~Make sure to see what she made with the beads I sent her.

I sat for a few days just admiring the colors and getting a feel for the soup.

The first thing that jumped out at me were the lovely pink recycled glass beads. I just loved holding them up to the light and looking thru them.-Here is what they became..

From the soup: I used: Pink recycled glass beads, the medium brass connector rings,and half of the toggle that Cindy sent me. From my collection: I used copper wire to wrap the beads and made the other half of the toggle. I also added a bit of chain for comfort.

The next item that I wanted to work with was the lovely Ice Resin focal.

I just loved it!

From the Soup: I used the focal, some of the Sari ribbon, one large jump ring for clasp, the other half of the toggle that was sent to me , pink aventurine beads, rhodonite round beads, couple of bead caps, some bronze headpins. From my collection: I added the bronze chain, the brown suede, cord findings, some jump rings to tie it all together.

I also created these cute earrings.. I love the ribbon on them.

From the Soup: I used more pink aventurine beads, rhodonite beads, bronze bead caps, Sari ribbon.

Then I wanted to use the other focal, Cindy sent me a Rhodonite focal that she wrapped for me using some bronze colored wire and some of the gold plated beads.

From the soup: I used the rhodonite wire wrapped focal, Sari ribbon, One of the "Hope" brass rings, and the faceted rhodonite beads. From my collection: I made a wire wrapped toggle to go in the hope clasp, then I added the bronze colored ceramic beads, jump rings, and ear wires for the earrings.

I returned to my favorite technique: wire wrapping this is the next item I created..

From the soup: I used the round pink chalk turquoise beads. From my collection: I added the pink cording and several 10mm light pink crystals, I used brass wire to simulate gold, and I made a clasp to complete the necklace.

I wanted to change direction and move to the unakite beads. See what I came up with..

From the soup: I used the unakite beads, the gold plated beads, and the second "hope"ring.

From my collection: I used some bronze chain, reclaimed vintage orange/pink beads, some oval findings. Again, I made the toggle, but I just love the little flower I made to hand from the clasp.

I wanted to do something with the pink aventurine, It just wasn't coming together, I laid them out and finally I saw my grandmother's pearl necklace. I have never tried to hand knot beads. I think I did pretty good I only took it apart once. I even made earrings to match.

From the soup: I used the remaining pink aventurine beads & rhodonite beads.

From my collection: I used embroidery floss and couple of bead caps. Finally I made an "S" clasp to finish it off.

With only a little time left and very few beads, I was able to come up with one last piece.

From the Soup: Chalk turquoise briolettes. From my collection: I added the 4mm white mother-of-pearls, pink glass pearls, brass chain, brass rondels.

Nothing like last minute inspiration- I will have to post it later once I finish it.

Things I have learned from participating in this event:

I have never mixed metals before in a project, it is a technique I will be using from now on.

I have not worked with the Sari ribbon before, I am hooked.

I learned to make my own earwires.

I learned to fabricate a complete toggle clasp

I have learned to knot beads.

Be sure to visit the other blogs in this reveal.

Adlinah Kamsir

www.dreamstruckdesigns.blogspot.com

Agi Kiss

http://moonsafaribeads.blogspot.com

Alenka Obid

www.pepita-handmade.blogspot.com

Alison Sachs

www.beadsbyearthtones.blogspot.com

Amanda Tibbetts

http://www.amandamade.com/blog

Amy Sims

www.amysimsdesigns.com

Ana Cravidao

http://acbeads.blogspot.com

Andra Marasteanu

http://bijouxdemonange.blogspot.com

Andria Poole

www.Jewelleryartiste.blogspot.com

Angela Perkins

http://jeweledinspirations.blogspot.com You are Here

Anja Schultz

http://anjas-perlenwelt.blogspot.de/

Ann Sherwood

http://ann-sherwood.blogspot.com/

Anna Nordeman

http://annas-adornments.blogspot.com

Annita Wilson

http://awjewelryandbeadwork.blogspot.com/

Arlene Dean

http://aglassbash.blogspot.com/

Astrid Boyce

http://astridboyce.blogspot.com/

Barb Fernald

http://barbarasfernald.com/

Betty James Hoppensteadt

www.tybetastidbits.blogspot.com

Birgit Klughardt

www.gitesbeads-gite.blogspot.com

Bonnie Coursolle

http://jaspersgems.blogspot.ca/

Brandy Thomason McNair

www.bellavitajewelry.blogspot.com

Brenda Sigafoos

http://brenda-sigafoos.blogspot.com

Carmen Lau

http://littlemake.blogspot.com/

Carol Wilson

http://jetadorn.blogspot.com/

Caroline Dewison

http://www.blueberribeads.co.uk

Cassie Donlen

www.cassiedonlen.blogspot.com

Catharine Temaluru

http://ienmaginationsjewelry.wordpress.com

Catherine Turrell

http://fairysketches.blogspot.co.uk

Cheri Reed

www.creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com

Cherrie Warzocha

http://colorsofshae.blogspot.com/

Christa Murphy

http://adventuresofwonebeadywoman.blogspot.com/

Christina Hickman

http://vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com/

Christina Stofmeel

www.fengbeads.com

Christine Hansen

http://intuitivesparks.blogspot.com

Christine Stonefield

www.sweetgirldesign.blogspot.com

Cilla Watkins

www.tellyourgirlfriends.com

Cindy Cima Edwards

www.cindycima.com

Claire Lockwood

www.somethingtodowithyourhands.com

Colleen Vinthagen

http://www.thewireworkshop.com/blog/

Dagmar Liebisch

http://kokopellidesign.blogspot.de/

Dana Fowler

www.blogjunepur.blogspot.com

Danielle Kelley

http://imbuethemuse.blogspot.com/

Deb Fortin

www.studiok24.blogspot.ca

Dee Elgie

http://cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk

Denise Milward

http://milwardstorysofar.wordpress.com/

Diah Anggreni

http://pernik-manik.blogspot.com/

Diana Gonzalez

www.arteypoemas.com

Diane Valasek

http://dragonflyclose.blogspot.com/

Dita Basu

http://www.alankarshilpa.blogspot.com

Donetta Farrington

http://simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com/

Doris Stumpf

http://glaszwerg.blogspot.de/

Elizabeth Bunn

http://elizabethbeads.blogspot.com

Elizabeth Drake

http://mutteringsofacrone.wordpress.com/

Elizabeth Jones

http://www.eyekandyjewellery.com

Elizabeth Stolarczyk

http://elizabethsart.blogspot.co.uk/

Ema Kilroy

http://www.emakdesigns.com/blog

Erin Kenny

http://beadifultherapy.blogspot.ca/

Evelyn Duberry

Www.ShebaMakeda.com

Fay Wolfenden

www.torchfairy.blogspot.com

Francesca Watson

http://francescawatson.com/

Gen Smith

http://gennysworld.blogspot.com/

Ginger Davis Allman

www.thebluebottletree.com

Giorgia Rossini

www.joyblonde.blogspot.com

Hannah Annear

www.quirkyhannah.wordpress.com

Heather Otto

http://www.thecrafthopper.com

Heidi Kingman

www.Heidikingman.blogspot.com

Ildiko Jarai

www.sviroalkotasai.blogspot.hu

Iveth Caruso

www.CreativeAtelier.net

Jackie Locantore

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/MorningStarSanctuaryStudio

Jacqueline Keller

www.creartelier.blogspot.com

Jane Pranata Lim

http://cherryeve.blogspot.com

Jennifer Davis

http://jennifersjewelsandjunk.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Tough

http://jenniferbeads.blogspot.ca

Jenny Vidberg

http://shymessmycken.blogspot.se/

Jessica Klaaren

Http://cellardoorjewelry.blogspot.com

Joanna Matuszczyk

http://filcowe.blogspot.com

Joyce Becker

www.joycesjoyfulgems.blogspot.com

Judith Johnston

http://www.lampworkbeadlounge.com/

Judy Riley

www.threeredbeads.blogspot.com

JuLee Wolfe

www.thepolymerpenguin.blogspot.com

June Butt

http://www.onewhiteswan.blogspot.co.nz/

Karen Mitchell

http://www.overthemoon-design.com

Kari Asbury

http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com/

Karin King

www.maverickbeads.blogspot.ca

Karin von Hoeren

www.creativeideen.de

Karla Morgan

http://texaspepperjams.blogspot.com/

Kathrin Lembke

http://allesperle.blogspot.de/

Kathy Stemke

http://vintagememoriesjewelry.blogspot.com

Katja Benevol Gabrijelcic

http://slovoni.blogspot.com

Katy Heider

http://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com/

Kay Thomerson

http://KayzKreationz.blogspot.com

Kelley Fogle

www.mylifeonebeadatatime.blogspot.com

Keren Panthaki

https://vasdea.wordpress.com

Kimberly Idalski

http://www.Kimisjewelryandgifts.blogspot.com

Kirsi Loponen

http://peikkonen.blogspot.com

Klaudia Tóth

http://www.klaudiabizsu.hu/

Krista Quantrill

www.cornucopiaofcrafts.blogspot.ca

Kristina Hahn Eleniak

www.peacockandlime.wordpress.com

Kristina Johansson

www.wildrosesandblackberries.blogspot.com

Laney Mead

http://laney-izzybeads.blogspot.co.uk/

Lara Lutrick

http://www.lutrick.blogspot.com/

Laura Guenther

www.blueantiquities.blogspot.com

Lauren Potts

www.lpsjewelry.blogspot.com

Laurie Vyselaar

www.Lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com

Leah Tees

www.mybeadylittleeyes.blogspot.ca

Lena Adams

http://mommaslilbirdiesblog.blogspot.com

Lesley Watt

www.thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com

Leslie Wayment

www.aabeadsonline.com/blog/

LiliKrist

http://pcbylik.blogspot.com/

Linda Kropp

http://lindasartbarn.blogspot.com/

Linda Newnham

http://www.earth-shine.co.uk/

Linda Younkman

www.lindysdesigns.blogspot.com

Lisa Boucher

http://lisasclayhappenings.blogspot.com/

Lizzie Clarke

www.theneedtobead.blogspot.com

Lora Bright

http://fandangling.wordpress.com/

Lorelle McIntyre

http://beadyart.blogspot.com.au

Lori Anderson

www.PrettyThingsBlog.com

Lori Finney

http://lori-finney.blogspot.ca/

Lucie Bouvier

http://www.carlosbeadstore.com/blog/

Malin de Koning

http://beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.se

Marina Dobrynina

http://savonfeutre.blogspot.fr/

Marina Kosovic

http://machoopko-design.blogspot.com/

Marion Simmons

http://www.shadetreejewelry.com/blog.html

Marita Suominen

http://momentofjewelry.blogspot.fi/

Marjolein Trewavas

http://roomforchangemeuk.blogspot.co.uk/

Marsela Schroth

www.marselita.de

Martha Aleo

www.ornamento.wordpress.com

Mary Govaars

www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com

Mary K McGraw

http://mkaymac.blogspot.com/

Maybeline Tay

http://thejewelrylarder.blogspot.sg/

Mea-B. Uebler

www.glasorakel.blogspot.com

Melissa Trudinger

www.beadrecipes.wordpress.com

Menka Gupta

http://menkag.blogspot.com

Merja Sundström

http://suntsan.blogspot.fi/

Merja Syrjämäki

http://helmiriippuvuus.blogspot.fi/

Michelle Buettner

http://www.MiShelDesigns.blogspot.com

Michelle Escano

www.cabbycraft.blogspot.com

Michelle Wigginton

http://adornedonadelaide.blogspot.ca/

Milla Hope

www.Lbcreativeart.com

Miranda Ackerely

Mowse Doyle

www.mirandack.com

http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com/

Mrs M Makes

www.mrsmmakes.wordpress.com

Nan Smith

www.wirednan.blogspot.com

Natalie Davidson

http://northshoredays.blogspot.co.nz/

Natalie Moten

http://runningoutofthread.blogspot.com/

Natascha Marty

www.sommerlicht.ch

Nikki Banham-Hall

http://jewellerymakingblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Noemi Baena

http://blog.noemibaena.com/

Norma Turvey

http://moonlitfantaseas.blogspot.com

Pam DeBoer

http://pamelas-studio.blogspot.com/

Pam Hurst

www.pamhurst.blogspot.com

Patti Pruhs

http://threebeadsandastring.blogspot.com/

Penny Houghton

http://www.smellynelly.blogspot.com.au/

Penny Mills

www.cobblestone-lane.blogspot.com

Rachel Van-Walsh

www.balancedcrafts.com/blog

Rebecca Sirevaag

www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com

Regina Santerre

http://reginaswritings.blogspot.com/

Regina Wood

http://www.gina-design.blogspot.com

Roberta Fauntroy

www.thevirtualbeadsociety.wordpress.com

Rosanagh Watson

Rose Johnson

http://ring-a-ring-a-rosie.blogspot.co.uk

http://swtrosethorn.blogspot.com

Rosemary Cheslock

www.glasseyebutterfly.tumblr.com

Rossana De Gaspari

http://rdegas.blogspot.com

Sabine Dittrich

www.perlendschungel.blogspot.com

Sam Waghorn

http://palemooncreations.tumblr.com/

Sandi James

http://www.dobedobeaddo.blogspot.com/

Sandra McGriff

http://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.ca

Sandra Wollberg

http://city-of-brass-stories.blogspot.com/

Sandra Young

http://gypsyroadbeads.blogspot.ca/

Shai Williams

http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/

Sharon Palac

www.sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com

Sierra Barrett

http://giraffecanhas.wordpress.com/

Silke Gröber

http://just-beads.blogspot.com

Siobhán Keogh

http://vovsjewellery.blogspot.ie/

Stefanie Teufel

http://stefaniessammelsurium.blogspot.com

Stephanie Stamper

www.Skwds.blogspot.com

Sue Hamel

http://cardandjewelrycorner.blogspot.com/

Sue Rennie

http://moonandsevenstars.blogspot.co.uk/

Susan Kennedy

www.suebeads.blogspot.com

Susan McClelland

http://mistheword12.wordpress.com

Susanna Lehto

http://othellehto.blogspot.fi/

Suse Stelljes

www.pearlify.blogspot.de

Susie Hibdon

http://vintagesusieandwings.blogspot.com

Suzann Sladcik Wilson

www.BeadphoriaBlog.com

Tara Plote

http://newbiebeader.blogspot.com/

Terri G.

http://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/

Terry Carter

http://tappingflamingo.blogspot.com/

Terry Matuszyk

http://pinkchapeau.wordpress.com/

Theresa Frank

http://www.theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/

Tina Bosh

http://bookbug-somanybookssolittletime.blogspot.com/

Tina Noonan

www.wingedimp.blogspot.com

Toltec Jewels

www.JewelSchoolFriends.com

Facebook Participants

Audrey Allen

https://www.facebook.com/adallen07

Cindy Wimmer Muse

https://www.facebook.com/mritech813

Cynthia O'Toole

https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.otoole

Deb Floros

https://www.facebook.com/deb.floros

Debbie Jensen

https://www.facebook.com/debbie.jensen.984

Erin Honeycutt

https://www.facebook.com/erin.honeycutt1

Kaushambi Shah

https://www.facebook.com/kaushambi.shah

Lisa Lloyd Harrison

https://www.facebook.com/lisa.lloydharrison

Mary Jane Tanner

https://www.facebook.com/mary.j.tanner

Valerie Tilghman

https://www.facebook.com/valerie.tilghman

Happy Hopping!

Kick'n Amazonite

2013-03-25T23:35:00.000-05:00

This necklace was a progressive piece, meaning I created the frame months before I even knew what it would become. I was working on some design shapes and came up with this one.

Then about 3 months later I was looking for a project to work on. I came across the frame and just knew what it would become.

The necklace is made with leather in a deep emerald green, the clasp is attached with beautiful wire wrapping. The pendant measures 3 1/2" H x 1 1/4"W, giving the choker style necklace just a little more appeal.

This necklace will become definitely a one of a kind heirloom.

2013-03-22T22:56:00.000-05:00

It seems just as I am getting the last item on my to do list completed I find myself back at the top of list again Never ending cycle. create list post sell create list post inventory etc... Maybe I should invent software the will post and blog,tweet,and pin, all while you are entering the cost of material in the the current months inventory... ? Maybe I need to patent that idea!
Then I could afford a real studio!

Stretching my Limits or Stretched to my Limits?

2013-02-26T22:08:00.002-06:00

Funny how sometimes while trying to do something new I find myself at a loss for even the most simplist of ideas or direction.

I have an idea of what I want to create but then when I undertake the task of trying those ideas out; I sit there in a daze.

Recently my daughters suggested that I should try to make something more appealing to the younger generation.

Ok, so I sat down this past weekend and pulled out some lovely lentil beads. I put them together in an symetrical pattern and decided that I wanted to give it a youthful appeal. I loved the way the colors came together but thought they were just a little bright so I attached them to black suede cording to tone it down a bit.

The necklace came together well, and I actually finised it in one day. Not a common thing in my hectic world.

I wore it to my grandson's birthday party! I really did not expect the reaction I got. One of my daughters, who can be pretty blunt. Told me that the necklace looked pretty cheap.

Wow what a shocker! Really?

I thought the colors were bright and spring like. I posted it on one of the groups I belong to on Facebook for a feedback from my peers. After several suggestions I will be reworking this piece after all...

Oh Well back to the drawing board!

Maybe I need to re-adjust my ideas of what the younger generation likes?

~Stay Tuned for the Revamped Project~

~The Anticipation is Over~

2013-02-17T22:39:00.000-06:00

I was pleasantly surprised Friday afternoon when I checked my mailbox before going out of town and away from Cyberland....I received my SOUP, from my BSBP partner, Cindy Cima Edwards!

I received the most wonderful selections of beads, so much more than I could have anticipated!

Thank you Cindy!

I think a little birdie told her that pink and green we definitely my favorite colors! I just sat there for a while enjoying the beads. The look and the feel of them, this is going to stretch my talents as I not ever used fiber in my projects before. I can’t wait to really start working with them.

Our reveal date is April 13! Come back and see what we have come up with!

You can check out Cindys latest blog, to see what this newbie sent her.

Cindys Blog

Cindy's Etsy Store

Cindy's Facebook Page

~Announcing my partner for the 7th Annual Bead Soup Blog Party~

2013-02-09T18:14:00.001-06:00

I just got my email from Lori McDaniel Anderson, and she has paired me up with Cindy Cima Edwards, of Zimaj on Etsy!

Of course I had to go check out her work!
Cindy is a very talented artist and has been published in several magazines.

Here is one of my favorite pieces!

I am really excited to take on this adventure! This is the first time participating in a BeadSoup Event. I am really looking forward to getting to know Cindy and each and every one who are participating, although with over 500 blogs this could take all year.

Here is a little tease of what I will be sending Cindy!

I hope you will check out her blog and follow along with us!

http://www.cindycima.com/

Now I have gone and done it...

2013-01-31T20:33:00.002-06:00

I have read about them ~ I have looked at a few of them. ~ But, now I am part of one!!

I am signed up for the 7th Annual Bead Soup Blog Hop!

~Hosted by Lori McDaniel Anderson~

http://www.beadsoupblogparty.com/

I have been planning out what I will put in my soup for my partner.I think I will make a clasp that will match the beads I am going to send. I have been studying all of the previous entries to get an idea of how this works. I am excited to stretch my creative muscles and maybe even give me a new direction with my craft.

Keep checking back and see what develops!

I was going to post a link to last year's blog hop but I can get the link to work! Maybe I will learn how soon!

Enjoy!

PS I think I might have found the link I was looking for:

http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/p/past-party-reveals.html

I am really striving to be more focused this year!

2013-01-19T00:56:00.001-06:00

I have spent sometime thinking about how I want to proceed with my creative adventures. So let me share my accomplishments and setbacks with those who care to listen....lol

I recently reorganized my studio, it is now more efficient.

I rearranged my desk in what seems to be a little more user friendly.

I relocated the computer to the far right so that I can have my invoices and files all in one place and I dont have to worry about it getting in the way of my current projects.

I can now use the shelf to hold a great deal of my bead stash - the best part is that it will pull out for easy access. Yeah!!!

I have been working in the studio as much as on the studio. I have been a part of the Year in Jewelry project:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/452347441480249/

And I have been keeping up with it so far. It is week three and I have almost finished my third project. I will share it after I have posted it in the group.

Week 1 Project was "Renewal"

Nothing signifies "Renewal" to me morethan nature!

Week 2 Project was "Grace"

To me a Rose is the epitome of "Grace"

You will have to come back by to see Week 3 submission unless you are a part of the group.

Until Next time....

Blogs I follow:

http://askszarka.blogspot.com/

http://www.brainyquote.com/link/

http://inspirationalbeading.blogspot.com/

~Gotta Start Somewhere~

2012-09-10T22:41:00.000-05:00

Where to start?--

Seems like a normal question, but given the fact that it has been a couple of valuable years since I have had full time Internet access, it makes this small question almost paralyzing.

Do try to catch up on some of the newest social media?

Do I post pictures of my latest projects?

It is hard to decide what should take priority and what can wait. Looking at some of my favorite sites, sometimes makes me wonder how they get every thing done. I am good to check email, and read the latest posts on Facebook and Twitter, not to mention checking Pintrest and the online shops I have.

I have tried to use the list method; but it gets unmanageably long. I think I will do a little of everything and should get caught up by the time I am 110 years old...

Seriously though, someone once said:

"The only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time." -author unknown

So I will pick up a fork and just pick a spot and start. I can ration the time I have between the to-do list and the wanna do list. I figure I will eventually get it worked into a routine which will make me look like I know what I am doing and I will actually get something done.

We will see how this goes. I will be updating my blog and trying to make it actually relevant to my craft. One byte at a time.

My online locations:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeweled-Inspirations-Texas

http://www.shophandmade.com/Store/Jwldnspirations

ShopHandmade - Blushing Bride

2012-03-27T23:06:00.001-05:00

ShopHandmade - Blushing Bride

Here is my latest listing. I am having difficulty in my transition to the payvment platform on Facebook.

Shop handmade seems to be the most user friendly.

Current Happenings

2012-02-21T22:29:00.000-06:00

I have been designing and creating Jewelry for about four years now. I have a profound passion for any type of Jewelry.
In the last two years I have started migrating towards the French bead Technique. I have begun to create bouquets using these types of flowers. They have captured my heart and I sure they will capture yours as well.
I can't wait to see where this journey will lead...

2009-12-31T21:50:00.000-06:00

"Hey there Happy New Years!"

For everything there is a season!

2009-08-09T21:04:00.000-05:00

I have not posted any of my projects or added any postes lately, my baby Jeweled Inspirations, has been going through some growing pains and time has gotten away from me!

My sales have increased by 200% this year, and other changes have kept me from touching base and saying hello!

We will be relocating to Texas and anticipate a new vision along with the change in venue! We anticipate a couple of weeks down time.

This is my latest project and it was commisioned by a friend for a friend! The pendant was given to me and I was requested to come up with a design. I must say that the finished product was well received, and liked by everyone.

Well, I have some great ideas in the works and feel this blog will under go changes that will make it more of an open forum; instead of the current format.

Just another Photo?

2009-01-23T18:36:00.000-06:00

In the wonderful world of online stores, it takes alot to get noticed. Your photos have to pop! Make the shopper say wow and you may very well wind up with a sale.

I have been working non-stop on developing the look I want to present to the world, after all this is the world wide web? Is is not?

I have been playing with several props and different aspects of my digital camara. Just when I think I am starting to get the hang of it, I learn some new little trick.

I think I am doing well, as an amature photographer...

Looking at some of the online programs for photo editing and I think I really like the Picasa program. It gives me just about everything I THINK I need at this moment.

Never the less, just when you think you have got a hang of something, there is always something new to learn...

Need more hours in the day!

2009-01-14T20:07:00.000-06:00

Time sure does fly when you are near end/begining of year paperwork and such.
I have been working to get the studio organized and set up to function more smoothly. I have noticed I seem to be over thinking the process. I am spending more time working on the studio rather than in my studio. ..... Some thing to ponder!

I would like to spend all day working but alas, I have another day job! So I steal moments when I can to come out here or the work on my newest project!

I am figuring out this blog thing. I have learned how to add a widget of one of my stores to it. It
is on the bottom of this page. Maybe I can figure out how improve the traffic to my website?

Something else I will have to ponder.... spend many nights up contemplating these issues. I don't know if any one even reads this. Who knows ...... ponder....

Seems the new year is off with a few glitches.

2009-01-05T19:49:00.000-06:00

Well if you noticed I did not finish my last blog. I ran into some technical difficulty.
Now that is behind me I hope all will go smoothly from here on out...
Well you know how those computer sprites can be....
I will gather my thoughts and return to finally get this blog off the ground.

To list or not to List? -- That is the question.

2009-01-04T10:18:00.000-06:00

As of lately I have spent so much time with reorganization and updated web stores I have not had any time to create. When I do sit down to create, I spend all that time thinking about what I need to do online... What a quandry!
So here is what I have accomplished today.

New Year and New Projects!

2009-01-03T15:42:00.000-06:00

Well, It is the beginging of the new year and we all make those resolutions. I am not any better than the rest of us are at keeping them. I hope this year will be different. I am in the process of getting reorganized. I tend to work in impossible conditions. My work place gets cluttered with what ever project am working on at the moment and then I start another one and tend to have about five different projects going at the same time. I have pictures to prove it!

I have decided to start from scratch! I emptied all of my goodies out on to the work table and started to put things in a more organized spots. In the process I have been able to make some improvements to my studio.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-26T20:08:00.000-06:00

Welcome to my first blog. I feel like I have entered a new phase in my personal development. I created this blog to share with you and to learn from you. Through these blogs I hope to develop a greater understanding of my chosen Art Form. I hope you will come along for the ride.