Custom Work

More custom work using customer provided ivory beads.

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 This last one I didn't want to part with!!!  :)  Adore this color combination!

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 I had such fun working on these.  I love that this particular customer gives me a basic color combination and and maybe asks for ribbon or brass or silver, etc....but she trusts me and gives me free creative range!  Love that.

Big West Art Festival...

...you ROCK!!!  If you are an artist and you are trying to figure out what shows to put on the books for next year...you should consider this one.  Especially if you are anywhere in the area...I repeat Big West Art Festival in Sheridan, Wyoming rocks!!!

Amazing volunteers, amazing music, amazing artists, amazing customers!!  This one has easily became my favorite show - ever!!  :)

I stressed a lot about getting my display just so....and I think it paid off.  I received a lot of positive from customers and fellow artists...yippee!!!

I learned a few things along the way...sweet little hairpins for little ones are a big seller...

 My tent is in fact not waterproof - pretty sure it is not even slightly water resistant.  Thank goodness the storm blew in during tear down.  My wooden chests and jewelry were already safely tucked away in the vehicle!!!

You can't really guess how a show will go....it just depends on the day, the year, the weather, etc...so I will just continue to always pray for the best and be thankful.

Always bring more than you think you will need...

If you think you have enough sunblock on - it's probably a good idea to put even more on!  :)

Festivals with music are a true treat!!

Spending time on all the little details...well it pays off..people do notice!!!

The good stuff....

SO excited for my 2nd go at Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party!!!  I swear magic happens....truly stretches one as an artist...moves us outside our comfort zone but in a really good way!!

Partners have been picked and I am excited to be swap beads with Nadezhda Parfyonova of Nally's Creations.

Stay tuned for the big reveal....September 17th!!!

Muffin Tin Challenge - Update

So the muffin tin challenge has been great for me...no I didn't get all 12 sets done by Monday but I have completed 18 pieces - which is about 6 sets plus a few extra pairs of earrings.  What has been really great about it is that from the combinations I pulled I ended up making several coordinating sets/pieces.  I love that....interchangeable sets...awesome!

Here they are - the new pieces inspired by the muffin tin challenge!  Thanks for stopping by!!

 

 

 

Muffin Tin Challenge

I love the idea of this challenge...the muffin tin challenge.  Leave it to Heather to inspire and challenge us in a new way.  I love it!

So the goal is - 12 projects - beady combinations pulled from our stashes and organized neatly in our muffins tins - 12 projects that you can complete in a week....this works really well for me...sometimes I want to play with my beads and think about putting a project together but don't have the time to figure out the design.  So now I can put the combinations together and then come back to them as I have the time.  I cheated a little by not using a muffin tin (I store my beads semi permanently in my available muffin tins) - I instead used my treasured vintage tart molds placed on a vintage tray for easy transport from place to place in my house if need be.

So the challenge is to finish 12 projects in a week....pushes one to be productive...I like this.  I have finished two sets to date...think I am a little behind...need to finish 10 more before Monday.  I am hoping to get it done.  However...if I don't I do have a GOOD reason - my beautiful daughter just joined us in Wyoming after not seeing her for 3 weeks...so I may be a little preoccupied!!!  Man have I missed her crazy like.

 So are you doing the muffin tin challenge?  I can't wait to see your colorful combinations and your beautiful pieces of completed art .  Check back here on Monday the 27th of June to see if I completed the challenge.....