Beads-of-Clay Online Open Studio Event

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Because of a health emergency, I am unable to participate in today's open house.

Please visit the Beads-of-Clay blog to see the list of participants and visit their blogs.

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Beads-of-Clay Online Open Studio Event

During the Open Studio Event, earth clay Bead and Button makers will host an open studio through their blogs to give you a bit of an insight into their creative, and often messy (we work with clay!) lives. During the event, they will be present to answer questions as time allows...

You will see pictures of their spaces,

Works in progress,

Their inspirations,

Something "fall" related from traditions, events, a recipe, or whatever comes to mind.

They have been asked to participate in two giveaways for blog commenters during the event, and to consider hosting some sort of "special" through their Etsy shops or website discount for that day as well.

That means that there will be chances to get your hands on over 32 different treasures that day if you stop by during 1-4pm EST and comment on the appropriate posting on each blog.

If you can't stop by that day, make sure to catch up that night. Many of the Artists will be hosting their Etsy shop or website specials through Midnight that night... And the blog postings will remain, so you will have a lot of time to go back and spend some time in cyberspace, in their studios.

This is my first Cyber Open House, I hope you will stop by.

Participants:
MarshaNealStudio http://www.marshanealstudioblog.blogspot.com/

MaryHardingJewlery http://www.maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com/

Chinook Jewelry http://chinookdesigns.blogspot.com/

Diane Hawkey http://dianehawkey.blogspot.com/

Marsha Hedrick http://porcelainart.blogspot.com/

Joan Tucker http://offcenterproductions.blogspot.com/

Indian Creek Studios http://pampots.blogspot.com/

Lisa Peters http://lisa-petersart.blogspot.com/

Kristie Roeder http://artisanclay.blogspot.com/
Tracy Isley http://tracyisley.blogspot.com/

Melanie Earthenwood Studio http://earthenwood-beads.blogspot.com/

Winchell Clay Works http://www.winchell-clayworks.com/

Summers Studio http://summersstudio.blogspot.com/

Jessica Sharrah http://jessicasharrah.blogspot.com/

Creative Impressions in Clay http://www.claybuttons.blogspot.com/

EveryHeartCrafts http://everyheartcrafts.blogspot.com/

Donna Kornegay http://blingbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com/

Kandinsky Inspired Button

This button was inspired by Kandinsky's Improv No. 23.

It is a one of a kind 2" button.

I used white clay and colorful underglazes.

I love Kandinsky! You can win this button by entering Art Bead Scene's Monthly Challenge.

This button would look fantastic on a felted bag or a wrap!

Also for Art Bead Scene's Monthly Challenge you could a win a $30 Gift Certificate from Ornamentea!

How cool is that 2 prizes this month for entering!

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.

© Tari Sasser :: Creative Impressions In Clay

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!

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.

Art Bead Scene Sponsors

This month's prizes for Art Bead Scene's Monthly Challenge are by 3 clay/ceramic artists.
The winner of this months challenge really hauls the in clay booty with prizes worth over $100! I am one of the sponsors this month!

Artisan Clay
This wonderful stoneware pendant is by Kristie Roeder of Artisan Clay. Kristie has mastered the art of firing recycled glass onto earth clay. She uses different colors of stoneware and glass for her fused masterpieces.

Creative Impressions In Clay
Tie Dye! I love it! This Dog Tag style Pendant was created by Tari Sasser of
Creative Impressions In Clay. A special technique is used to create the Tie Dye effect. Labor intensive but well worth the time and the results are fantastic!

Round Rabbit

"Will it go round in circles..." Nancy Schindler is the Muse behind Round Rabbit. These porcelain rings go so well with the Challenge this month. These colorful rings can be used in multiple ways, such as a pendant, a component, a clasp...they are just yummy!

Get your Art Beads, Buttons, Charms or Pendants out and start creating!
Kandinsky's Farbstudie Quadrate is such a colorful inspiration for your creations!

Read all about the challenge and how to enter here! Or just read the post below...