Showing posts with label bead. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bead. Show all posts

Kronos Rocks!

I don't know all that much about Kronos glass, but one thing's for sure...I love Kronos glass beads!! It makes for absolutely stunning shades of blue/green color. I love it!!!

One example is this lovely focal bead from Mary Lockwood: chrome twist metallic lampwork bead
A lovely focal from Seattle Lampwork Designs:kronos lampwork focal
This lovely set from Bead Abundant:metallic blue and tan bead

Dressing up Denim

The EtsyBEAD theme of the week this week is "Dressing up Denim". Some of my fellow street team members have been lucky (patient) enough to snag a few treasuries to show off some of the lovely items that are on sale this week.EtsyBEAD dressing up denim treasuryEtsyBEAD dressing up denim treasuryEtsyBEAD dressing up denim treasurySee something you like?? Want to see more?? Search Etsy for "Dressing up Denim" or just click here!! And remember...each and every week you can search for the tag "EBTW" to find items for that week's theme. To learn more about the EtsyBEAD street team and our weekly sales, stop by our team blog at http://etsybeadstreet.blogspot.com/ !!

Featured Artist of the Week~ July 9th

I'm trying to save up to make some major purchases of artisan lampwork beads. As a result, I have been adding TONS of bead artists to my Etsy favorites. Over the next few weeks, I plan to showcase several of those artists.

This week's featured artist is...

Avenue Beads

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Some artists' work is so unique that I am able to identify the artist before I even click on that little thumbnail. This week's featured artist, Avenue Beads, happens to be one of those artists. I think its a combination of the vibrant colors used in his beads and his photography style, but I always know an Avenue Bead when I see it pass by on the recently listed items.

I am particularly fascinated by his use of vibrant blues. Here are some of my personal favorites from Avenue Beads.

Silvered Lapis~ Lampwork Focal Bead:
Avenue Beads lampwork beads


Distant Planet Focal:Avenue Beads lampwork glassMango Waves:
Avenue Beads lampwork glass

Stop by and browse the rest of the shop and see what strikes your fancy. Be sure to mention that you saw him here!!

What's new?

Fabulous new items listed in my shop today!!


Purple River Ring
Made with a lovely artisan lampwork bead that I picked up at the Arts Festival.
wire wrapped copper ring with artisan lampwork glass bead

Flower Ring

wire wrapped copper ring with flower bead

I also got a chance to update the pictures on both of these lovely items.


Royal Beauty
blue apatite pendant with copper beads

Sweetheart Pendant
sterling silver sweetheart pendant

Stop by my shop to see what other goodies I have for sale!!

Addicted 2 Beads

I was actually able to get a treasury this weekend. Its the first time I've even tried in a while. Personally, I think it was one of the best looking treasuries that I've put together.

In the process, I found some new favorites for beads including beadabundant, blackriverbeads, and HMB studios. Very lovely work everyone!

I sure wish that I had more money for some of these beads. Hopefully if my show goes well I'll be able to splurge on some of these beauties.