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Bead & jewelry blogging round-up!

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Books and Magazines Blog » Archive » So many books, so little time . . . — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:37:52 GMT

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re: Natalie's gift

stringingannie — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:23:44 GMT

Hi Alison!

What a wonderful gift your niece gave you - the bracelet and a new career along with it! It's funny how someone's seemingly small action can have such a great effect on another person and actually change the course of her life.

I love hearing how people got started in their craft businesses... I have been doing photography since I was a teenager and have accumulated lots and lots of pictures. Since I only have so much wall space in my house, I decided to make my photographs little and put them on beads. That was the beginning of my business Little Visions Photo & Jewelry Art. I've been in business now for about a year and a half -- I love making jewelry out of my photos; it's very therapeutic and brings me a lot of joy!

I looked at your website -- your jewelry is really beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story!

~ Ann Widner

re: Beads and trains

lapidarygal — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:27:46 GMT

Help all you miniature aware folks! I run a Senior Arts and Education Center and we have a Lapidary Studio. Recently, someone donated a great rock about the size of a 12" softball (are there such things...16" is way bigger than what we have) anyway, it is from northern Michigan and contains both quartz and copper. The center has a gaping hole like a mine entrance and I want to find a TINY man -- humanoid -- sort of a miner or workman to stand at the entrance. We can then create a great wooden stand and sell it as a paperweight or desk ornament.

Trouble is....I can't find a human man of the right size (about 3/4" tall and preferably in metal) to do the job. Any ideas?

I would appreciate any help.

re: Endings

auntieal — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:53:18 GMT

Although I have never met any of the BeadStyle staff in person, our virtual meeting has been a wonderful experience. Thank you for the opportunity to share in the production of a quality publication and most of all thank you for your words of support. You all must be great to work with and it is very apparent that you love what you do. If you're ever in Michigan, stop by!

Enjoy your summer, Alison

re: Turquoise, turquoise, or turquoise?

Stacy Hillmer — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:37:35 GMT

Thanks for the advice, Alison! We at BeadStyle know how popular turquoise is among our readers! It's certainly one of my favorites...

re: Endings

Stacy Hillmer — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:35:28 GMT

With clasps this beautiful, the "ending" of a necklace can hardly be an afterthought, and will certainly be appreciated just as much as a focal.

And so too with your week of blogging, Alison! We loved reading your insights, and your last blog is hardly the end of anything. Everyone at BeadStyle knows you will go far in your jewelry-making career!

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re: Have fun in the summertime!

Cathy Jakicic — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:19:53 GMT

Thank you! Thank you! I've been trying to come up an idea for a donation fora nautical themed fundraiser. Something with a WireLace net and some pearls would be perfect!

re: So you want to sell your jewelry...

Stacy Hillmer — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:52:45 GMT

Alison, you make a really good point about having to make an initial investment before selling your wares. That can be so scary, but I take comfort in knowing that everyone who sells jewelry has gone through it, too!

re: Natalie's gift

Cathy Jakicic — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:25:15 GMT

Hi Alison,

We're so glad to have you as our guest blogger - I went back to look at the pieces to sent for our gallery last year - I had forgotten how cool they were.

My nieces are a great inspiration to me too - though I haven't gotten a business plan yet. I just get the fantastic unconditional admiration only kids can give. It's amazing how seeing a better version of yourself in someone else's eyes can give you the confidence to be what they see.

If they think I'm a great jewelry artist - then I'm going to mak sure I become one.

re: Have fun in the summertime!

Naomi Fujimoto — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:13:32 GMT

Hi Alison,

I like how you use WireLace — especially in the blue necklace (love the netted-pearl look). And thanks for blogging!

Naomi

re: Have fun in the summertime!

Stacy Hillmer — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:57:31 GMT

I had never thought about WireLace looking like fishing net floating on water, but that's a fantastic comparison! I especially like your blue necklace with the dolphin pendant. I was in Venice recently and saw fishing nets and canals and lagoons...Your necklace really captures that watery world!

re: Natalie's gift

Stacy Hillmer — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:51:35 GMT

Hi Alison, and welcome to the BeadStyle blogging team!

That's absolutely beautiful that your niece got your started on beading. The amazing thing about crafting is that what goes around often comes around. I learned many crafts from my mom when I was growing up, which made it possible for me to work for BeadStyle and Bead&Button. Now, my mom reads the magazines I work on and she is starting to make polymer clay beads. Even my sisters get into it.

I have no doubt that your fine work will be inspiring to your niece and to the next generation in general!

re: Natalie's gift

auntieal — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:43:06 GMT

Thanks Natalie for that totally unexpected reply. Love you too!

Melissa,

Sounds like in time you will have a great little helper for shows and events. Beading really does help you keep your sanity sometimes!