Snippets from a bead artist.

7.27.2012

New Tutorial, BOTBS and Published Again - TWICE!

Wow, what a week!!!!!  I am just joyful all the way around!  First, I wanted to share that I have a new tutorial available in my Etsy shop - it's called Calliope, and you can make three separate and distinct bracelets from it; Spiked Calliope, Chaton Calliope or a mixture of the two.  I had a ton of fun making these up, and I really hope that everyone likes it and wants to make one of their own!  It was a challenge to write it up, because I wrote it in sections so that it would be easier to follow along when making each kind of bracelet.  Here is the link, if you'd like to make one, too!!






I made it through to Round Two of the Battle of the Beadsmith, and it must have been by the skin of my teeth, as I was up against the lovely Mouna Marini of France - here is her gorgeous creation, Premonitions.


I love her piece to death and am very honored to have been partnered with her.  Please stop by Mouna's shop Beads of Aquarius, to see more of her gorgeous work, and possibly pick up a gorgeous piece of jewelry for yourself while you're there (I would LOVE a pair of her new earrings, myself)!!


In case you haven't seen it, here is my entry named Reflections.  It is made with a small amount of bead embroidery, a lot of free form peyote, and a great deal of fringe.






In Round 2 I have been paired with my enormously talented friend Helena Tang Lim... gulp!!!!  This is her stunning entry, Eye of the Beholder.  I adore this necklace!!!!!!!!!!!!


To see more of Helena's exquisite work, visit her website here.

I am BEYOND excited that 500 Jewelry is now out and about.  My husband has five photo credits in the book, and I have a piece in there, too!!  It's an incredible and hugely inspiring book, and I am just so thrilled to have been included!  I urge you to run to the nearest bookstore (or scoot over to your favorite online bookstore) and grab yourself a copy - you will never again be lacking for inspiration.


Regency, published in Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry

And!!  The Beadsmith has featured my Twisted Herringbone bracelet in their new Superduo ads!!  It has been published in Bead Magazine so far, and I was floored that it was on the very back of the front page, woooooo!!!!!!  My fabulous friend Jo sent me a copy from the UK, and I am just so grateful to Jo and my other friend, Donna, who brought it to my attention - I never would have seen it, otherwise!  :)  If you'd like to make one, you can use Twin beads or Superduos, and I have a mini-tutorial which I published here on my blog in April.


Happy beading, my friends, and have a wonderful weekend!




20 comments:

  1. Kudos to you and your husband you obviously make a great team. His photos of your beadwork are stunning! And I love the new bracelet.

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    1. Thank you so much!!!!!!! Sherwood rocks!! I try to keep up... ;)

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  2. So happy for your wonderful week! It would be even harder to decide between yours and Helena's entries, I am in love with both so would not want to decide! And extreme kudos to Sherwood for the photography, making wonderful beadwork look good is a tremendous achievement. If he'd like to offer some tips it would be a great feature for your blog Nancy! (and yes I have had a small drink!)

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    1. Thank you!! Have a drink for me, too?!? I will pass on the kudos, but he is starting to get a huge head... :)

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  3. So happy for you my dear friend!!! Well deserved! You are not only a very talented artist but one classy lady!!! You so graciously support all beaders and artist with lovingly encouragement when others do not! AND....your hubby, Sherwood is one talented photographer...he makes the beadwork shine in a whole new light!! Love you girly!!

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    1. Love to you too, tons and tons and tons and thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Wow Nancy congratulation on making it through to the next round of the battle and having your bracelet published in an ad. I have been a fan of your work for over a year now and I just became a fan of Helena's and this is going to be interesting because you both are fabulous bead weavers. Have fun and in my book you are both winners.
    Therese

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    1. Thank you so much, Therese!! I am shaking in my shoes, just like I was in round one!! :)

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  5. Oh Nancy, I'm so thrilled to see your success! I didn't know you are paired with Helena. I'm very excited, because you are both so talented, and such caring women. You and Sherwood do make a dynamic team, and I feel very blessed to know you, albeit online. :)

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  6. So many wonderful things have happened to you! I love the new tutorial and can not wait to get me some spikes! I know the Battle participants have not all been gracious but you have stood strong and with a grace that is unequaled! You are always a winner in my book!

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    1. You're so wonderful.... thank you for being such a lovely friend... xxxxx

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  7. I totally agree with Kristen & Shirley's comments! I second them all. I love your grace and what a great friend you are to all the beaders -- generous, giving and helpful. It's a pleasure to know you and I love being awed by your work!

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    1. Thank you very much for your sweet sweet comments, Sally! Mwah!! xxx

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  8. Nancy , thank you for featuring my Premonition Necklace here with your wonderful bead work , it was a real honor for me too to be paired with you , this Battle was a real nurture for the soul with all those gorgeous entries; wishing you many luck for the second round , you Deserve it my friend! hugs ! ;)

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  9. Congratulations to you [Nancy] and Sherwood. What wonderful works and team you make :-)
    Greetings,
    -Eva Maria

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  10. Wow Nancy, you are on an impressive roll and no surprise there! Your "Reflections" piece is so rich and textural and so very YOU! It cries out to be touched, and would feel so wonderful against skin, I think. I also love the subtlety of the color and the depth of field you get from the freeform work. YUM!!! Congratulations on all your successes! -Marsha

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  11. NAncy,totally agree with everyone above, especially Julie Cowan. You are definitely one classy lady and beyond and I am grateful for your online friendship! Hope to actually meet you one day. Pam

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  12. Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous !!!

    No other words ! <3

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  13. Bravo Nancy! Beauteous work all and congratulations on the well-deserved recognition!

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