Friday, October 24, 2008
Paso Robles Golden Oak Festival & Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
9am to 3pm
We have been busy preparing for this annual event on Saturday, Octobr 25th, from 9am to 3pm held in Paso's city park, across from city hall. This special events hosts 100 artists, crafters, antiques, collectibles and food. Come visit us at booth 80.
Labels:
beadology,
golden oask festival,
handmade jewelry,
paso robles
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Metalchasers March Primavera Contest
In this piece I have tried to capture the beauty of Spring in the Central Coast of California. Just now the almond trees are displaying their beautiful pink bloosoms, the orange California poppies blooming along the roadsides,the brilliant lupines sprinkled throughout the scenery of yellow mustard hills.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Washed Ashore....my new wire wrapped piece.
EBTW Sunday Best Sale
We are a member of the etsyBEAD street team and this weeks thee sale is "Sunday Best". The pieces featured a simple and elegant, can be worn on Sunday, or on anyday that you want your feminine side to shine.
This piece in the photo is called "Angel Face" and it was created with fresh water pearls, and light colored seed beads. Normally this piece sells for $40.00 but this week (2.24.08 - 1.01.08) it is only $30.00.
Click on the photo to visit our etsy shop and see what is new and exciting.
This piece in the photo is called "Angel Face" and it was created with fresh water pearls, and light colored seed beads. Normally this piece sells for $40.00 but this week (2.24.08 - 1.01.08) it is only $30.00.
Click on the photo to visit our etsy shop and see what is new and exciting.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Wine Charms - Semi precious gem stones
Since I have learned to wire wrap I have started creating wine charms and utilizing the beauty of each stone with it's personality.
I do need some assistance on identify the stones used in this set. If you click on the photo it shall take you to my etsy shop where you can see more pictures of them.
Thanks in advance...
Monday, January 28, 2008
Prize for "Hunting for one's Desire" estyBead street team event
Love is in the Air Sale
January 28 through February 14th
Selected items in the sale receive free shipping and each piece comes with it's own handmade jewelry pouch which is embellished with a bit of beadwork so this precious gift has it's own home when not worn. Also included is a gift box making giving come easier.
These selections are listed in a special sale section.Prior to purchase,please contact us and just put “Love is in the Air” in message and we shall make the proper adjustments.
Please wait for a revised invoice before paying!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Beadology..We Made the Treasury.....
Every week the etsyBEAD street team has a weeky theme sale. The weeks theme is "Lady in Red". All the artists from around the world have their pieces posted on etsy and it is highlighted in a showcase (EBTW Lady in Red can be used in the etsy's search engine).
The "Treasury" is a small selection of pieces which are showcased. This week, Charlotte's peyote weave bracelet was selected.
Vist the treasury to see the other talented artist's work: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=25823
Hunting for Hearts...
"The etsyBEAD street team will be having a Valentine Themed Scavenger Hunt on February 3rd, 4th, and 5th. There will a different scavenger hunt held each day and players will be required to find specific Valentine’s themed images hidden within participating etsyBEAD shops. Watch out, though! Some shops will have decoy images which will not count. The first hunter to find all the correct images for each day will be awarded a Valentine prize pack. Everyone is eligible (except members of etsyBEAD) so watch for game details in the etsyBead promo thread February 3rd, 4th and 5th. Detailed information of the event, a list of prizes, and links to the shops in this contest will be available in the team blog. Many of the team shops will also be running Valentine’s Specials. Check out the team blog for more information on this, as well."
excerpt from Storque’s Valentine’s Day Team Events article!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Share your etsy experience....
I would love it if everyone would take a moment and share your etsy story and how you got involved.
Homage to etsy...it's just not for breakfast anymore...
Here it is, January 22, 2008, has time gone by that quickly. It just seems as though we have brought in the new year.
It has been interesting so far. I found the wonderful world of etsy. It has opened up many doors, opportunity, friends and a constructive outlet for creativity with like-minded people.
Etsy is a sub-culture within a culture. Refreshing , new and alive! My predictions is that etsy shall be the next google, hot mail, yahoo.
Not that I am a venture capitalist but look what you could be missing out on! Check out Bessemer Venture Partners anti-portfolio for a good laugh... http://www.bvp.com/Portfolio/AntiPortfolio.aspx
Back to bead business... in later months of 2007 I started a web-site for my Mother who is a self-taught jewelry artist where she began handcrafting jewelry in 1996. Through her imagination her own personal style came alive in the art of personal adornment.
I am quite proud of what I put together in order to promote her work. I never designed a web site before on my own and it was quite the experience. (http://www.beadology.us/) Photo's, links, paypal etc. My next step was to advertise the site. I took the standard route of trying search engines, links and the what-not.
In my endeavor to promote the site I kept on getting, etsy this and etsy that.....I ended up joining another group (which I adore as much as etsy) www.metalchasers.com/landscapediva where the beginning of many a friendship has sprouted.
Through the inspiration from my Mother and new found friends I am soaring with my own jewelry creations. I have always had a back ground in the arts, one form or another, hence the "handle" landscapediva.
Not too many people know how I got the name landscapediva but it was given to me by someone very special in my life. As a landscape designer I met and ended working on many a project with Leroy Holliday, the man who taught me how to move water. He was the irrigation specialist extraordinaire.
Leroy has been moving water as long as there has been dirt on the planet. To this day, he still works in the plant nursery business. I believe he retired for about two weeks, got bored and has been working the last 17 years at a 179 acre growing ground site, where he runs all the irrigation.
Anyway, we worked on a project together and he would laugh at how maticulous I was with my work. When it came to "gluing pipe" it had to be just so. This was about the time with Martha Stewart was popped for her supposed mis-doinging (the only thing she did was lie). Hence, in Leroy's words, "Well since Martha is going away for a while, she needs a replacement".
The next day on the job, Leroy gave me this little purple heart shaped purse that said "Diva" on it. Well the name stuck like "blue glue" and I have been known as landscapediva since then.
Now that I have totally digressed...back to etsy. I encourage anyone who creates anything handmade to get involved, and I also encourage anyone who supports the arts and the concept of handmade items to bookmark etsy and support the people that keep life rich and full.
Deborah
It has been interesting so far. I found the wonderful world of etsy. It has opened up many doors, opportunity, friends and a constructive outlet for creativity with like-minded people.
Etsy is a sub-culture within a culture. Refreshing , new and alive! My predictions is that etsy shall be the next google, hot mail, yahoo.
Not that I am a venture capitalist but look what you could be missing out on! Check out Bessemer Venture Partners anti-portfolio for a good laugh... http://www.bvp.com/Portfolio/AntiPortfolio.aspx
Back to bead business... in later months of 2007 I started a web-site for my Mother who is a self-taught jewelry artist where she began handcrafting jewelry in 1996. Through her imagination her own personal style came alive in the art of personal adornment.
I am quite proud of what I put together in order to promote her work. I never designed a web site before on my own and it was quite the experience. (http://www.beadology.us/) Photo's, links, paypal etc. My next step was to advertise the site. I took the standard route of trying search engines, links and the what-not.
In my endeavor to promote the site I kept on getting, etsy this and etsy that.....I ended up joining another group (which I adore as much as etsy) www.metalchasers.com/landscapediva where the beginning of many a friendship has sprouted.
Through the inspiration from my Mother and new found friends I am soaring with my own jewelry creations. I have always had a back ground in the arts, one form or another, hence the "handle" landscapediva.
Not too many people know how I got the name landscapediva but it was given to me by someone very special in my life. As a landscape designer I met and ended working on many a project with Leroy Holliday, the man who taught me how to move water. He was the irrigation specialist extraordinaire.
Leroy has been moving water as long as there has been dirt on the planet. To this day, he still works in the plant nursery business. I believe he retired for about two weeks, got bored and has been working the last 17 years at a 179 acre growing ground site, where he runs all the irrigation.
Anyway, we worked on a project together and he would laugh at how maticulous I was with my work. When it came to "gluing pipe" it had to be just so. This was about the time with Martha Stewart was popped for her supposed mis-doinging (the only thing she did was lie). Hence, in Leroy's words, "Well since Martha is going away for a while, she needs a replacement".
The next day on the job, Leroy gave me this little purple heart shaped purse that said "Diva" on it. Well the name stuck like "blue glue" and I have been known as landscapediva since then.
Now that I have totally digressed...back to etsy. I encourage anyone who creates anything handmade to get involved, and I also encourage anyone who supports the arts and the concept of handmade items to bookmark etsy and support the people that keep life rich and full.
Deborah
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