Copper Creations

Yes, I've been neglecting Blogger lately.  :(  I do have a few new pieces to show off and these are in copper (my fav).

Copper, copper, copper with Norma Brink lampwork and a few Swarovski thrown in for added color.  Can't decide if I like that wire wrapped piece in the middle or not but for now it stays.

I had the "Love is the Key" pewter piece from Green Girl Studios that I was dying to play with.  I added some leftover lampwork from the Bead Swap Party and some others I had lying around with, once again, Swarovski crystals.  

I'm working on a giveaway that I hope to be blogging about shortly so stay tuned for that and enjoy your Monday!  :)  

Parti di Sole

Hello Blogging Buddies!  Happy Friday to you!

I'm still making my way around to all the blogs from the Bead Soup Party.  80 is a large number and it takes time to give each the time it deserves.  I'd once again like to say a huge thank you to Lori Anderson who created the "soup" and all the excitement.  Bravo, Lori!  It was a big hit!

I'm trying to get back to a normal schedule but it's a bit hard with a kiddo home all week and wanting to play game after game.  Its great sometimes spending unexpected time with her but how much Disney channel can one girl take?  I will be glad when things get back to normal hopefully next week after some of the 20 or so inches of snow we've gotten has melted.

Alright so here's some other creations.

Up and Away Swarovski Necklace

Live, Laugh, Love Sterling Ribbon Necklace

Heart with Wings Snowflake Obsidian Necklace

Sand Dollar Ocean Jasper Necklace

Keepers of the Sea Labradorite Necklace

Ocean's Dream Ocean Jasper Bracelet

Swirl Whirl Citrine Sterling Necklace

And I have some other news as well.  I am opening up a supply shop on Etsy.  I love charms and trinkets so I'd like to focus on these.  I also have a never ending supply of stash beads that I need to get rid of.  My new shop is called "Parti di Sole" or Pieces of Sunshine.  Nothing there yet if you look on Etsy.  Give me some time as I am still trying to add my new pieces to the Bei Mondi site.

Bead Soup Party Piece

And here it is...

I'm not actually completely done.  I still hope to oxidize this piece and polish it with steel wool but I ran out of time.  The dragonfly clasp is actually to the side on this piece which is something new for me.  I also added a Green Girl Studios pewter bird bead to add a bit more silver tone.  The chain is made with copper (of course, the metal I love!) and all the beads are from my Bead Soup Party stash except for the bird bead.  Lots of loops and twisting metal amongst some gorgeous lampwork, jasper, and citrine beads.

I just want to say a HUGE thank you to my Bead Soup Party partener in crime, Julie at RockerJewlz.  She gave me such a gorgeous array of beads to work with so I was very lucky.

And here's the list of participants so go check out some more Bead Soup and see what everyone created.

Let the Party Begin!!!

1. Lori, Pretty Things 

2. Mallory, For the Love of Beads

3. Terri, Blooming Ideas

4. Cindy, Sweet Bead Studio

5. Lorelei, Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio

6. Kerry, Kabs Creative Concepts

7. Erin, Treasures Found

8. Jeannette, Jeannette Blix Wire and Metal Jewelry

9. Adrienne, Adrienne Designs

10. Nan, Spirit Rattles

11. Laurel, Rue's Daftique

12. Nancy, Beading From the Heart

13. Mary, MK's Creative Musings

14. Cassie, The Glass Beadle

15. Dot, Winchell Clayworks

16. Sharon, Sharon's Jewelry Garden

17. Lisa, Lo and Behold

18. Norma, Bead Dreams and Moonlit Fantaseas

19. Judith, Judith B.

20. Debbie, Prairie Emporium

21. Maria, Garden Path Beads

22. Susan, Kaplan Creations Jewelry and Glass Design

23. Melissa, Melissa Meman: Art, Love, Life

24. Marianna, Pretty Shiny Things

25. Lisa, Joolz by Lisa

26. Cristi, 2 If By Sea

27. Sandra, Marbella Jewelry Design

28. Maria, Greene Earth Originals

29. Barbara, Jewelry of Distinction

30. Leslie, Bei Mondi

31. Loretta, Designs by Loretta

32. Linda, Bella Bead Jewelry

33. Kathie, The Bead Cult

34. Patty, Plays With Fire

35. Nicki, Nicki's Reef

36. Anne Marie, Heart's Desire

37. Mary, Mary Harding Jewelry

38. Jayne, Mama's Got to Doodle

39. Emanda, Artemesia's Studio

40. Whitney, Whitney Lassini

41. Marcie, La Bella Joya

42. Suzann, Beadphoria

43. Jen, Jen Judd Rocks

44. Julie, Credit River Art Glass

45. Janiece, J Birds Garden

46. Kate, Organic Odysseys

47. Laurie, The Mermaid Tale

48. Michelle, My Crazy Crafty Adventure

49. Sue, Sue Beads

50. Janeen, Janeen 365

51. Nancy, The Rabbit Muse

52. Kristie, Artisan Clay

53. Regina, Regina's Writings

54. Tari, Pearl and Pebble

55. Lyn, Lyn Foley

56. Beth, Sunshine Daydreamz

57. Cathryn, Chile Cats

58. Emma, Fred Bean's Nook

59. Connie, Cetta Cheese Chatter

60. Juli, Jul's Beads

61. Julie, RockerJewlz

62. Libby, LibbyLeu and Glass Too

63. Melanie, Earthenwood Studio Chronicles

64. Katie, My Life and My Beads

65. Zuleykha, Zuleykha's Polymer Clay

66. Rekella, Me But a Little More in Depth

67. Ricki, What's New at Ricki Voges Design

68. Lisa, Lucid Moon Studio

69. Jo, Daisychain Jewellery

70. Lynette, Rock Hill Designs

71. Lynne, Island Girl's Insights

72. Chas, One Woman's Haven

73. Chas, One Woman's Haven

74. Ruthie, Rose Works Jewelry

75. Elizabeth, Turquoise Sky

76. Maire, Maire Dodd

77. Janet, Singing Woods

78. Eileen, Dorset Hill Beads

79. Julie, Miss Kitten's Jewels

80. Joann, Jo's Jewels

81. Patti, PJ Clark Designs

82. Mel, Kookie Designs

83. Erin, Every Heart Crafts

84. Dale, Flights of Fancy

85. Dee, Runako Designs

Have fun venturing around to all the lovely creations!  :)

Where are you?

Did you fall off the face of the earth or what?  Well, not exactly.  My time has really been sucked into the show that didn't happen.  Yep, it was canceled.  Why?  I guess 21 inches of snow got in the way.  We were expecting maybe 10 and we got way more.  In this case, more is NOT better.  So, the show was canceled, school has been closed for two days, and I don't think I'll be able to dig my car until next month.  Crazy!

So, I did make lots of pretties for the show which I will now put on the website and the Bei Mondi Etsy shop but I have the chore of taking pictures of all of them.  As you know, sometimes taking pictures and writing descriptions can take longer than making the piece itself.

I've also been playing around some on Etsy and finally got a Treasury in Etsy Treasury West.  Here's the photo and I'll leave the link if you want to check it out on Etsy.

So, now I am back to the grind.  Miss you girls and hope to get caught up soon.  New pictures coming!  Hugs!

How Time Flies!

Man, how time flies.  Has it really been over a week since I last posted on the blog?  You know what I'm busy doing, right? 

It's actually pretty funny cause I have no clue what I'm doing.  I'm winging it for sure.  My table set up is coming together finally after cutting and sewing 24 feet of fabric.  Oh, and Wal-mart, not the best customer service.  They accidentally cut me 3 yards rather than 8 and it took my like 2 hours to get it resolved.  I guess that's what I get for being cheap!  I'll try to take a few pictures at the show so you gals can see how it all came together.

Here's a little preview of what you will see if you come to the show on Saturday and also in the Bei Mondi shop.

 

  

  

  

Well, I can't write for too long.  There is still so much to do and I'm starting to get nervous now.  Yikes!  You girls enjoy your Wednesday and stay warm!