I start everyday by making my "To Do" list of what I need to get done today, and bigger things that need to be done this week. After finishing my list today, two words come to mind. Holy Cow!
I've got more things to do today than I have hours in the day! Yikes... and still, I have this burning desire to wish you all a wonderful week. My two big projects this week are going to be creating special jewelry for two of my nieces for their birthdays. One turns 15, the other is turning 14. So they are at that age where they love jewelry. That's a win for me as the gift giver! :)
I also have something very special I'm putting together for Chris' mom for Mother's Day... but that's absolutely top secret. So for now, I must abandon my computer and get busy! Time's ticking!
Here's your bit of jewelry inspiration for the week. One of the books I have thoroughly enjoyed reading is A Bead in Time by Lisa Crone. Lisa also runs a great blog and really makes it a point to get to know her readers and her blog followers. She's become a dear friend and inspires me every day to never be afraid of trying something new!
So here's a spin on one of Lisa's projects in her book, the Golden Gate Bridge Bracelet! You'll have to get to book to hear how she gained her inspiration for this great bangle. One thing I can assure you is that you'll absolutely love all of her projects!
Make it a terrific day and have an AWESOME week! :)
Showing posts with label Beads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beads. Show all posts
Monday, May 3, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Beaded Eye Glass Chain - Eyeglass Holders
Happy Weekend dear friends! I hope this post finds you enjoying your Saturday with someone near and dear to you. I wanted to share a little project I'm working on this weekend.
Shortly before the Christmas Holiday Chris' mom called me and said "You clever gal, I bet you could make something for me. I'm looking for an eye glass chain but all the ones they sell at the drug store are a cheap metal and leave a black ring around my neck. Would you be able to do something pretty in beads?"
From there my beaded eye glass holders began. She liked the first one so much that about every 4 weeks she's "commissioning" me to make her another one is specified colors to go with her wardrobe of the month.
Fast forward now nearly 4 months... she's been telling everybody all over town when they comment on her beautiful beaded eye glass chains that her future daughter-in-law makes these. So this week, the salon where she gets her hair and nails done asked if they could carry a few of these to sell to their customers. So I'm in the process of putting a few together in different colors and styles that the salon can market. I'm excited to see how they go over as I've been in discussion with another local spa about possibly carrying my jewelry line in their boutique.
It's a bit frightening on one hand because previously I've sold over the internet and via friends or referrals. So moving to a larger sized operation is a bit of a step out of my comfort zone... but we don't grow if we don't dip our toes in the water, right?
I'll keep you posted with a finished product picture of the eye glass chains I put together. Thank you so much for reading... and if you picked up your readers for this post... I happen to know where you can get a beautiful chain to carry them around your neck! :)
Happy Weekending!
P.S. Just got this book... and am really looking forward to writing a review for it. It takes your online business to a whole new level, something I've been enjoying working with as my resolution for 2010.
Shortly before the Christmas Holiday Chris' mom called me and said "You clever gal, I bet you could make something for me. I'm looking for an eye glass chain but all the ones they sell at the drug store are a cheap metal and leave a black ring around my neck. Would you be able to do something pretty in beads?"
From there my beaded eye glass holders began. She liked the first one so much that about every 4 weeks she's "commissioning" me to make her another one is specified colors to go with her wardrobe of the month.
Fast forward now nearly 4 months... she's been telling everybody all over town when they comment on her beautiful beaded eye glass chains that her future daughter-in-law makes these. So this week, the salon where she gets her hair and nails done asked if they could carry a few of these to sell to their customers. So I'm in the process of putting a few together in different colors and styles that the salon can market. I'm excited to see how they go over as I've been in discussion with another local spa about possibly carrying my jewelry line in their boutique.
It's a bit frightening on one hand because previously I've sold over the internet and via friends or referrals. So moving to a larger sized operation is a bit of a step out of my comfort zone... but we don't grow if we don't dip our toes in the water, right?
I'll keep you posted with a finished product picture of the eye glass chains I put together. Thank you so much for reading... and if you picked up your readers for this post... I happen to know where you can get a beautiful chain to carry them around your neck! :)
Happy Weekending!
P.S. Just got this book... and am really looking forward to writing a review for it. It takes your online business to a whole new level, something I've been enjoying working with as my resolution for 2010.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Free Bead Friday

Yes, I know it's Thursday, but I wanted to get the word out from a fellow blogger that is running a giveaway contest through tomorrow, Friday for beautiful bronze beads!
Over at Summers Studio, Leann Weih is having a drawing TOMORROW to give away a set of her beautiful bronze beads. My mind is full of wonderful ideas about what I could do with her beads. What about you? One this is for sure, whomever wins is one lucky beader!
So don't delay, head on over to Summers Studio and leave a comment for your chance to win! I wish you all the luck of the Irish as we head into St. Patrick's week!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Art Bead Scene Blog: Sundays with Cindy
Art Bead Scene Blog: Sundays with Cindy
Good Morning dear jewelry lovers! Check out the link above to see some other great articles about beading and jewelry making. Cindy does an excellent job of connecting with so many jewelry artists and today she's compiled some updates of her favorite bloggers. I have found lots of tips from Cindy over the last few months and I hope you find her blog helpful too! Have a terrific day!
Dawn
Good Morning dear jewelry lovers! Check out the link above to see some other great articles about beading and jewelry making. Cindy does an excellent job of connecting with so many jewelry artists and today she's compiled some updates of her favorite bloggers. I have found lots of tips from Cindy over the last few months and I hope you find her blog helpful too! Have a terrific day!
Dawn
Saturday, March 6, 2010
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~Dawn
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
People Love Wire Crochet
I know, it's Valentine's day this weekend and I'm not blogging about hearts this week! SHOCKER!!! Actually, I'm a heart-all-year-round kind of gal, so you'll see more hearts from me when they are just because of a holiday!
I have gotten so many compliments about the wire crochet necklace called "Party" that I blogged about a week or so ago. It's such a unique style and a mix of colors that I wear it all the time! It goes with anything!
This past Sunday I wore it to a Superbowl Party... so dress it up, or down and it fits the style!

I'm enjoying wire crochet so much that I've ordered more colored wire. I have black, purple and silver, but I've also ordered brown, sapphire blue and copper... plus more black & purple as I have custom orders already for necklaces in those shades! I'll keep you posted on new designs as I make them.
I really want to thank all of you for your genuine opinions and feedback. I really love what I do and I feel so blessed when others appreciate it too! Hope you get all the love you deserve for Valentine's weekend! ♥
I have gotten so many compliments about the wire crochet necklace called "Party" that I blogged about a week or so ago. It's such a unique style and a mix of colors that I wear it all the time! It goes with anything!
This past Sunday I wore it to a Superbowl Party... so dress it up, or down and it fits the style!

I'm enjoying wire crochet so much that I've ordered more colored wire. I have black, purple and silver, but I've also ordered brown, sapphire blue and copper... plus more black & purple as I have custom orders already for necklaces in those shades! I'll keep you posted on new designs as I make them.
I really want to thank all of you for your genuine opinions and feedback. I really love what I do and I feel so blessed when others appreciate it too! Hope you get all the love you deserve for Valentine's weekend! ♥
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Purple... my favorite color

In case you didn't know from the looks of my blog, my favorite color is PURPLE! I love purple... purple anything is good by me... clothing, food, jewelery... you name it!
So imagine my delight when I saw that Zebra Wire made a magenta artistic wire in 28 gauge!!! My wire crochet jewelry just got even more fun!!! I found some great glass bugle beads from our brand new Ben Franklin the other day. They're an irridescent finish on black, purple, blue, green & brown base. Basically, I think it resembles the rainbow you see in a puddle of spilled oil.

Match the shimmer of the beads with the purple wire and I made a really fun cuff bracelet! Of course with the beautiful snow, I thought it was a perfect white background to get some pictures, so in my pictures you see a piece of my heart with a kiss from Mother Nature! **You can click on any of the photos to see them larger!**
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