Bead Soup Ingredients Part 2

This is what I sent Cory.  I always struggle with these decisions.  She and I corresponded prior to me sending the package.  She stated she struggled with pastels (pink in particular) and white.  I settled on this group because of the ivory as a neutral (not white) which I thought reminded me of the sand, and the aqua and purple shades that reminded me of the southwest.  Cory lives in AZ, although I am not sure of her terrain, this reminded me of the AZ I have seen.  The heart is one of those pieces that I had saved back with the intent of making something for myself.  It seemed like the perfect focal to send to my partner.  I always try to send a grouping that has a piece of what I like or what I would wear.  It is fun to see what they make out of it, since I already have a vague vision of what I would make for myself.  I sent copper accents and a copper clasp (that I made) to go with it.  Usually I send a store bought clasp, but this time I felt like she would appreciate it more if I made the clasp, even if it was a fairly simple style. 

Cory is such a talented artist, I can't wait to see what she does with my ingredients.  I have a one day art show the day of the reveal, so I will have to try to view it from my phone. Please visit her blog (Art with Moxie) to see what she will cook up.

If you know me, I work best under pressure.  Last minute Annie, I guess you could call me.  But I was so excited about the ingredients that Cory sent to me that I have already completed my necklace and love it. All that is left to do is take my pictures and schedule my post for the reveal date of July 28, 2012. 

Bead Soup Ingredients

I have received my Bead Soup ingredients from  Cory Celaya.  She sent the most wonderful pendant and clasp,  She also sent some complimentary items to go with them.  With the previous Bead Soup Parties that I have been a participant in, my partners were overly generous. This in turn tended to just cripple my creative juices.  I think Cory sent me just the right amount of items that sparked all kinds of ideas.  Sounds weird to not want a lot of gorgeous components, doesn't it.  But it is true, it seems that it just creates a creative block for me.  I can not get over the feeling that I have to use all of the components, even though you only have to use the focal and the clasp. 

The focal was developed by Cory through a personal family loss.  It is absolutely gorgeous.  Cory is so talented.  I could never paint anything, let alone such a lovely bird.  I love the clasp and accessory beads, I would definitely have bought them if I had a bead store in town.  I am excited to be able to design with Cory's ingredients, I hope I can do them justice.

She should receive mine today.  I was inspired by where she lives. The colors just seemed to go with Arizona.

TOUR SEKY Appalachian Craft Fair

I have been working feverishly for this one day event on Saturday, June 30, 2012.  I never seem to get everything done that I envision.  One thing that worries me is that I have not heard anything from the organizers since I sent in my application, but then I tend to live in a vacumn sometimes.  Hoping for a good turnout, especially since it is so HOT right now.  It has been over 100 deg for several days now.  This show is inside the Rural Center for Development in Somerset, thank goodness.  Here are a few of the new pieces that I have made: 

 

Dogwood Blossom Necklace

 

                                                              Antique Heart Necklace

                                                                    New Bracelet Style

                                                               I love this new glass.

                                               Inspired by an outfit my daughter was wearing.

                                 This is etched and I love the olive green and ivory combination.

Let me know what you think.

6th Bead Soup Blog Party

My Partner for the event is:

Cory Celaya, Art With Moxie

I am so excited to have such a talented artist as my partner.  Check out her blog. This is the third Bead Soup Blog Party that I have participated in and they are such fun.  My reveal date is 7/28 so I better get hopping, beads go out on 7/2/12.  

State Conference for Teachers Sorority

Just got through with a 2 day show at a local hotel.  It really was not what I was expecting.  Sometimes you just have to live and learn. I sold everything I was going to sell in the first 10 minutes of the show. Some of the other artists did well but my location in the room was not the best.  The room being overcrowded did not help either.  This type venue may not be for me although teachers have been my best customers.

This is a necklace that I have made as a gift.  I really love it, I hope it is what she had envisioned.

I may make another one of these for me.  I enjoy the bubbles that the brass shavings make in the beads.  I have a pair of earrings out of these beads and wear them a lot.


Sorry I have been neglectful in posting.  I just get overwhelmed at times.  Trying to plan what shows to do this year and I have applied to the Kentucky Crafted program this year which requires a fair amount of effort,  I hope it will be worth it. 

Studio Revamp

Torch, kiln and concentrators

New bead bench, the bead racks that my husband made to hold the plastic bead boxes, fit perfectly under the new bench.

Old bench, new metal bench.

A picture from the doorway. This really is a wonderful space and I never get tired of it. I really am so lucky. I have a very supportive husband that has made this new space possible. So many lampwork artists have to deal with weather when making beads and I have both heat and air conditioning.

I Love Key Necklaces

I thought I would post
all of the pictures in one spot. A year in Keys.