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Sunday, August 21, 2016

On a Blue Note Glass Beads 8.21.16

 It is with a heavy heart I must share our final post. I have started a new job teaching school and I am simply overwhelmed with my duties and working more hours than I did in the film industry! There is no time to breathe, much less make beads or attempt to sell them. It may never be revived again...or it may become a summer project. At this point I just don't know.

I wanted to take a moment to thank the artisans to found us early and stuck by the idea of promoting others work for the years this blog was active. Some of you have shared every single day while others have been more silent publicly but giving me constant support and advice. Each of you is deeply appreciated!

Links to our featured artists:
Polychrome Beads, Cindy Lynne Glass,
Izzybeads, The Flaming Fools, Kitzbitz Artglass,
Janel Dudley Beads, All My Beads, Nina Eagle, Holly's Folly
Silver River Jewelry, Prima Donna Beads, Lampwork by Cheri
LTD Artglass, SueBeads

Thank you all! Many of you have become friends and I adore seeing your new work! I'll be a fan for life!

Friday, August 19, 2016

Glass Bead Sets 8.19.16

Glass bead fans, our friend Debbie of All My Beads has been working on her forty bead challenge. Check out her work in this cool glass bead set:






Thursday, August 18, 2016

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Glass Bead Sets 8.16.16

What is it about teal, glass bead fans? Don't you just love it? It screams summer to me... school is starting here today... maybe I'm still wishing I were on a beach somewhere... This lovely teal glass bead set was made by Jo of Kitzbitz Artglass:





Monday, August 15, 2016

BLUE MONDAY Blue Glass Beads 8.15.16

Hello glass bead fans... BLUE MONDAY when we celebrate the most popular and sought-after color of glass beads! Check out this glass bead focal from the Flaming Fools a/k/a Michael and Brad:









Saturday, August 13, 2016

Lampwork 8.13.16 - 8.14.16

UPDATE 8:15 PM 8.13.16 -  Sorry folks... taking another Sunday off. I have multiple family members flooded out in Louisiana and it's been a very stressful day! I have extended the linkup so PLEASE ADD ANOTHER LINK!

Welcome lampwrok bead fans (misspelling intentional). Today's feature is a fascinating glass bead pendant wrapped with sterling silver, Bali beads and crystals. It was created by Stephanie of Phishstuff.





Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Monday, August 8, 2016

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Glass Beads 8.6.16

Glass Bead Fans, we are taking Sunday off so there will be no post tomorrow. Today's feature is a Pandora style glass bead charm from Aimee of Polychrome Beads.




Friday, August 5, 2016

Glass Bead Charms for Pandora 8.5.16

Whooo Hoo! We made it to Friday! Hope you all are having a fun summer and maybe shopping for some fabulous glass beads! Check out this two-toned Pandora style glass bead charm from Darlene of LTD Artglass:








Thursday, August 4, 2016

Glass Spacer Beads 8.4.16

Hello Glass Bead fans! Don't you just loved matched pairs of glass spacer beads? You can make a pair of earrings for every occasion with a set like this one from SueBeads:








Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Lampwork Bead Sets 8.3.16

Hello lampwork lovers. One of the best types of lampwork bead sets to buy is the focal / pair combo. Nothing is better for fast and easy jewelry. You either have a focal for a necklace or bracelet with two accent beads OR...use the matching pair for earrings. Either way, your new jewelry should come together quickly! Today's feature is just such a combo and was created by Nina Eagle






Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Glass Bead Artisans 8.2.16

Hello Glass Bead fans! Hope you are enjoying what's left of summer! Time to take a look at last month's cover art. Sue, Michael, Brad, Nina and Laney, thank you so much for supporting glass bead artisans and spreading the word about quality glass beads!

Links to our featured lampwork artisans shops: SueBeads || The Flaming Fools|| Nina Eagle || IzzyBeads||







Monday, August 1, 2016

Sculptural Lampwork Beads 8.1.16

Hello glass bead fans. Sharing one of my personal all time favorite beads from Laney of IzzyBeads. Check out this sculpted glass bead rottweiler:




Sunday, July 31, 2016

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Glow in the Dark Glass Beads 7.30.16

Hey there glass bead fans! Are you getting ready for Halloween?? Seasonal glass beads have been popping up all month long! Check out these glow in the dark glass beads from Prima Donna Beads:





Friday, July 29, 2016

Glass Bead 7.29.16

Whooo Hooo! We made it to Friday lampwork fans! Come on in and check out the pretty beads! Be sure to scroll down and vote for your faves...we've had quite a week! Today's feature is a glass charm bead from Lampwork by Cherie:






Monday, July 25, 2016

Lampwork Earrings 7.25.16

Happy good Monday to all your lampwork fans! Did you know that many of our artisans write tutorials for various glass bead related things?? Check out this lampwork earring tutorial from SueBeads:




Sunday, July 24, 2016

Glass Beads 7.24.16

Hello Glass Bead fans! Today, we are sharing a pretty teal glass charm bead that fits Pandora, Troll, Links of London etc. Created by Darlene of LTD Artglass and sure to add some lovely bling to your bracelet!







Saturday, July 23, 2016

Friday, July 22, 2016

Organic Glass Bead Focal 7.22.16

Friday and the weekend is ON! Hopefully a little glass bead shopping is on your menu! Check out this stunning lampwork focal from Nina Eagle:





Thursday, July 21, 2016

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Glass Bead Necklace Set 7.19.16

Happy Tuesday lampwork fans! Check out this lovely Moonwalk  Lampwork Necklace set featuring a sculpted glass flower from Maria of GlasssMagic:







Monday, July 18, 2016

Whimsical Lampwork 7.18.16

Lampwork fans, are you into Pokemon Go?? It seems everyone is playing everywhere you go these days. Well, you know it's hot when it starts showing up in glass bead form! Check out this Pokeball from Prima Donna Beads:








Sunday, July 17, 2016

Colorful Glass Beads 7.17.16

Don't you just love all the vibrant colors glass beads come in? Nothing says summer jewelry like this vibrant glass bead set from Chris of ChrysArtGlass.





Saturday, July 16, 2016

Lampwork Beads 7.16.16

Glass bead fans, thank you so much for spending part of your day with us! Please take a moment to scroll down and vote for your faves from the past week. Today's feature is a Glass Bead focal from Kathryn Newman Glass Art




Friday, July 15, 2016

Ready to Wear Glass Beads 7.15.16

Whooo Hooo! We made to Friday. Glass bead pendants that you can slip on a simple chain and dash out the door make the perfect Friday night out accessory! Check out this glass bead pendant from Janel Dudley Beads:





Thursday, July 14, 2016

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Sculptural Lampwork 7.12.16

Welcome to our little glass bead show. You know... I hate to say it but ... it IS time to start thinking of FALL designs! Halloween Beads have been appearing in the sales venues on Facebook and other venues as well. Check out this sculpted glass bead tombstone cupcake from Holly's Folly Glass.





Monday, July 11, 2016

Bue Monday Blue Glass Beads 7.11.16

Another Monday but we can't be blue on a Blue Glass Beads day! Join us as we celebrate BLUE glass beads... the most searched for color! Today's glass bead focal was created by Nina Eagle.






Saturday, July 9, 2016

Glass Beads for Sale 7.9.16

Not sure about you, but around here, we jumping up and down that it's Saturday!! But there's always time to kick back and dream of ways to use some glass beads in a new jewelry design! Wouldn't this pink flamingo glass bead focal from IzzyBeads make a lovely statement necklace?





Friday, July 8, 2016

Glass Beads Lampwork 7.8.16

Whoo Hoo! Friday has been a long time coming this week! Time to kick back and dream of glass beads, right???  Check out this fun squeezed bead lampwork set from SueBeads:






Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Organic Glass Beads 7.5.16

Welcome glass bead fans! Hope your holiday was fab if you were celebrating! Today's feature is a lovely organic glass bead set from Prima Donna Beads:






Monday, July 4, 2016

Happy Fourth of July - Lampwork - 7.4.16

Lampwork fans, as I type this one-handed, my terrified pup keeps throwing her head across the keyboard as the fireworks explode. Happy freaking fourth of July! Apologies for any typos! Our feature is a red, white and blue lampwork key pendant from Elizabeth Beads:





Sunday, July 3, 2016

Glass Bead Sets 7.3.16

Happy Sunday glass bead fans! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! Today's feature is a fabulous set of glass bead hearts from Jo of Kitzbitz Artglass who will be having a trunk show on Facebook's Lampwork Bazaar today and tomorrow. Check it out!






Saturday, July 2, 2016

Glass Bead Artisans 7.2.16

Welcome glass bead fans. Our cover last month featured all black and white glass beads for such an elegant look. We got lots of compliments and will revisit this colorway again! Beatrice, Maria, Darlene and Janel, thank you all for your support!

Links to the featured artist's shops:
Beusha || Glasss Magic|| Janel Dudley Beads || LTD Artglass||


Friday, July 1, 2016

Glass Bead Sets 7.1.1

Wow, this new months seemed to pop out of nowhere! Be sure and check out Maria from GlasssMagic's lampwork bead set: