Saturday, August 29, 2009

Studio Saturday at Art Bead Scene

Geisha Buttons ©

I just can't get the song "Turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so..." out of my head.
OK, so I'm a bit warped. We warped ones are what make your world interesting.

These new buttons go with the genre of this month's Challenge. Unfortunately they are not that new in my studio. I am embarrassed to say how long they have been hanging around. They have finally been glazed and I fired them last night. Nothing like being on top of things.
My friend requested Geisha buttons for a knitting project she was working on. I'm sure it's been done for quite a while and she has moved on to many more knitting adventures.
There always seem to be more pressing things that need to get done; making& filling orders, kids, husband, grandkids, making&filling orders and making&filling orders.
These should never been put off this long. I'm sorry Kristine, I will mail them this week.
The colors turned out great with the boldness of the red and contrast of the yellow. Background color is a light celadon, which needed to be a muted color so the design and other colors would stand out.

The "Procrastination Queen" question this week is:

:: What project has been sitting around your studio and for how long? ::

Leave a comment on Art Bead Scene's Blog and you could win the
Round Geisha design shown above as a Pendant.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Art Bead Scene Blog: Green Girl Studios Giveaway!

The good folks over at Green Girl Studios sent Art Bead Scene this awesome little collection of mermaid charms and pendants as a fun giveaway for our readers! How perfect, since waves and the ocean are this month's inspiration. This giveaway is separate from our monthly challenge. In fact they are making it so easy to win, everyone has a chance!

How can I win that sweet stash?
Your name can be entered into our drawing twice.

One entry: leave a comment to this post on Art Bead Scene. Yep, it's that easy!

A bonus entry: blog, facebook or twitter about this post and leave a comment on Art Bead Scene to let us know you did the deed!

Heather will draw one random name on Monday. So you have until Sunday night to enter.

You know those beads are calling your name!

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Giveaway at Art Bead Scene!

The good folks over at Green Girl Studios sent Art Bead Scene this awesome little collection of mermaid charms and pendants as a fun giveaway for our readers! How perfect, since waves and the ocean are this month's inspiration. This giveaway is separate from our monthly challenge. In fact they are making it so easy to win, everyone has a chance!

How can I win that sweet stash?
Your name can be entered into our drawing twice.

One entry: leave a comment to this post on Art Bead Scene. Yep, it's that easy!

A bonus entry: blog, facebook or twitter about this post and leave a comment on Art Bead Scene to let us know you did the deed!

I will draw one random name on Monday. So you have until Sunday night to enter.

You know those beads are calling your name!

Did you know that Green Girl Studio's is hosting a mixed media design contest to celebrate the release of Cynthia's book, Enchanted Adornments?

Here are the details, deadline is October 1st.

And don't forget:

You have 5 days left to enter Soft Flex's Flex Your Creativity contest featuring their Trios wire combinations. Deadline is September 1st!

Enter the Art Bead Scene's monthly challenge to win bead from Elaine Ray and Patty Lakinsmith. Deadline is August 31st.


And spaces are filling up on the Bead Cruise, don't get left behind! Grab those beads and head to the high seas for 7 days of beading fun with me and our instructors: Melanie Brooks, Margie Deebs, Barb Switzer, Bevelry Herman and Mary Hettmansperger. Visit the website for all the details.