Thursday, August 25, 2011

Bead Soup + Bead Soup Partner



I have been so busy with a large wholesale order, getting kids ready to go back to school and taking my son to college, I haven't had time to post about Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party. Plus I started a new job. Phew.

 I have not participated in a Bead Soup before so this is going to be interesting.  
Lori spends lots of time pairing up partners.


Here is the premise of the Bead Soup Blog Party:

You send your partner a Party Pack-

::  A focal  ::
 ::  Some coordinating spacers or beads  ::
 ::  A special clasp (not just a lobster claw)  ::

Some will send a smaller amount, some will send a larger amount, but you do NOT have to send an entire necklace or bracelet kit.  The idea is you will use the focal and the clasp, and if you wish, some of the coordinating beads,incorporating beads from your own stash. 
  The idea is to help you think outside the box and work outside your normal comfort zone, pushing you into creative directions you may never have gone.

Tania Spivey of Moobie Grace Designs
Tani Spivey of Moobie Grace Designs is my partner. Above is everything Tania sent. Pretty cool stuff huh? Tania creates these beautiful polymer clay beads. These have very small flowers with tiny brass beads in the center, wonderful craftspersonship. When she's feeling skippy she also works with wire.

Focal bead close-up
Focal bead + accent bead
Clasp
I need to get to work on planning out a design and how to execute the design using Tania's beautiful beads. 
Come back for the Bead Soup Blog Party on September 17. Everyone hops from blog to blog looking at all the wonderful creations that were made.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

We Have a Winner!!


You have won the Circles pendant, shown above!


Please send me your info and I will get it mailed out right away.


Thanks to everyone who "Liked" my FB page!! Love being liked!

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Vintaj Art Bead Partner

My month as Vintaj's Art Bead Partner is coming to a close. 
I wanted show all the designs the gang at Vintaj made with my pieces. 
The theme was Carnival Ferris Wheel.
Sweet Treats
Fancy Free
Fun Day at the Fair
Carnival Ferris Wheel
Carnival Lights
Remembering the Fair
Ring Toss
Ticket to Ride
Carnival Nights
Summer Fair
Thanks Vintaj!! It's been great to see your creations! 

20% Until 8/15/11 using code ABP20

Friday, August 5, 2011

It's Time for a Give Away!!


I'm going to make this very simple. 


To be eligible to win,

"LIKE" Creative Impressions In Clay on FaceBook then 
come back here and post that you did.

Creative Impressions In Clay
Pretty easy!


If you are already a fan, thank you, 
post a comment below that you are already a fan to be eligible.


It would be great if you scrolled down the sidebar and LIKED/JOINED my blog also.

You could win the Circles Pendant shown above. A $30 value.


You have until 8/12 to "LIKE" and comment!