Saturday, August 27, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Summertime is Here!
The Jewelry Creators Unite in Numbers Artfire Guild have many pieces available that are perfect to wear this summer! Just look-
Monday, May 2, 2011
New Bracelet
3 strand beaded bracelet for Mother's Day, in shades of green for spring.A unique look for a cool mom!
That reminds me...I have weeding to do.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Not Necessarily An Inspirational Quote...But A Good One, Nonetheless
Why do people think artists are special? It's just another job.
- Andy Warhol
- Andy Warhol
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
My Favorite Books
We all have our favorite books about craft and crafting. These are my faves. Most of the books listed are about beads, about making beads, or about using beads. Several are about jewelry, while a couple are about painting and stamping. All are really well written, each instructs the reader in the necessary techniques of a craft, and all have loads of beautiful color photos.
I find all these books truly inspirational, and each offers many unique examples of the craft written about inside its covers.
The Book of Beads by Janet Coles and Robert Budwig, 1990
1000 Glass Beads: Innovation & Imagination in Contemporary Glass Beadmaking, by Lark Books, 2005
Beading on Fabric: Encyclopedia of Bead Stitch Techniques, by Larkin Jean Van Horn, 2006
Creative Stamping with Mixed Media Techniques, by Sherrill Kahn, 2003
Off the Shelf Fabric Painting: 30 Simple Recipes for Gourmet Results, by Sue Beevers, 2004
Creating with Paint: New Ways, New Materials, by Sherrill Kahn, 2001
The Art and Craft of Jewelry: A Practical Guide to High-Style, Low-Cost Design, by Janet Fitch, 1992
The New Beadwork, by Kathlyn Moss and Alice Scherer, 1992
1000 Jewelry Inspirations: Beads, Baubles, Bangles and Chains, by Sandra Salamony, 2008
500 Beaded Objects: New Dimensions in Contemporary Beadwork, by Lark Books, 2004
Making Glass Beads, by Cindy Jenkins, 1997
Passing the Flame: A Beadmakers Guide to Detail & Design, by Corina Tettinger, 2002
The Book of Beads by Janet Coles and Robert Budwig, 1990
1000 Glass Beads: Innovation & Imagination in Contemporary Glass Beadmaking, by Lark Books, 2005
Beading on Fabric: Encyclopedia of Bead Stitch Techniques, by Larkin Jean Van Horn, 2006
Creative Stamping with Mixed Media Techniques, by Sherrill Kahn, 2003
Off the Shelf Fabric Painting: 30 Simple Recipes for Gourmet Results, by Sue Beevers, 2004
Creating with Paint: New Ways, New Materials, by Sherrill Kahn, 2001
The Art and Craft of Jewelry: A Practical Guide to High-Style, Low-Cost Design, by Janet Fitch, 1992
The New Beadwork, by Kathlyn Moss and Alice Scherer, 1992
1000 Jewelry Inspirations: Beads, Baubles, Bangles and Chains, by Sandra Salamony, 2008
500 Beaded Objects: New Dimensions in Contemporary Beadwork, by Lark Books, 2004
Making Glass Beads, by Cindy Jenkins, 1997
Passing the Flame: A Beadmakers Guide to Detail & Design, by Corina Tettinger, 2002
Friday, January 7, 2011
Today's Inspirational Quote
The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.
- Emile Zola
So, get to work!
- Emile Zola
So, get to work!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
You Can Sell It Guild Collection
Here's a great Artfire collection from the You Can Sell It Guild. These pieces are just beautiful.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)