by Cindy on August 8, 2007
The latest quarterly issue of Stringing hit the shelves this week. I was determined to pick up a copy today, and while at Barnes and Nobles, I discovered a new magazine. For the beaders/jewelry designers/bead artists out there, have you seen beads etc…? I’ve never noticed this glossy magazine that hails from Australia. Now being that sweet bead studio has ties to Australia, I just had to pick up a copy. There are beautiful resin, knotting, lampwork and wire projects inside. I can’t wait to read it!
I made another new find today (would you believe they had this at Joann’s)….take a look at this magazine, Artful Blogging. It retails for $14.95 and will be published quarterly. The magazine features the blogs of some incredibly creative individuals. Even if you are not into the blog scene, you will enjoy the beautiful art you will discover inside. I’m off….I have some reading to do!
by Cindy on August 2, 2007
Hello!
Would you agree that August just came out of no where? It seems like yesterday that I was over joyed with the first signs of spring… and somehow we are well into summer. It is still summer, and I am going to enjoy every single day of it if I can! This past week I was so happy to have my sister in law and my cute-as-a-button nephew here with us. We celebrated the little guy’s first birthday with the family tradition: Baskin Robbin’s ice-cream cake! We packed in all kinds of activities this week with the kids: seeing Rocknoceros (a super cool kid’s band), a trip to the Reston Zoo (can you imagine going on a Safari ride and seeing zebra, monkeys and camel in the suburbs?), a trip to a 2-acre playground called Clemyjontri, and a picnic in the shade in Historic Occoquan. And it’s just Thursday!
In the midst of all the activity, I did set aside some time to work on a new jewelry-related project. Although I did not post any new jewelry this week, I have been working on a new “creation” of sorts! I’ve been writing my first tutorial. I will update you on this project in the near future!
By the way, how do you like my new banner by Arianne of Aeolidia? She created a few banners for me with the completion of this website. At first I thought these animated varieties were a bit too, well, flashy. But they have grown on me and I just had to have one for my shop too! She did a fabulous job. I’ll check in with you next week. Have a great upcoming weekend!
by Cindy on July 26, 2007
It’s official… sweet bead studio has been declared “Indie Friendly” by CraftRevolution. CraftRevolution is a community that seeks to raise awareness and appreciation for the tradition of crafts in today’s society. This website offers resources for both the indie business owner and buyers alike.
In jewelry-making news, I think I created a very (as they say) yummy necklace today! Recently I revisited one of my first beading books (if not my very first!), “Simply Beautiful Beading”, by Heidi Boyd. I came across a necklace that featured a purchased hook clasp that was made out of wire…I knew right away that I wanted to make a clasp just like it. I coiled wire around a heavy-gauge base, and created a similar clasp that would become the assistant-focal of a new style of jewelry for sweet bead studio. I am going to call this style necklace a “Hodgepodgerie” …not to be confused with our Shih Tzu, Hodgie, of course! The new necklace, Cerulean Elements, contains many of my favorites: wirework, artisan lampwork, crystal, silver and even pearls. It was quite difficult to photograph so I am going to show you how it looks when it is worn. This picture was taken by my very young assistant. 🙂
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