Playing Catch Up

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Bead and Button was a lot of fun, a lot of work and a great show! Thanks to everyone who helped make it a success! I quickly snapped pictures of some of the beads that made the trip with me, and have just now had time to post them. I spent a lot of time making electroformed leaf beads, my favorite design to create. I really like how different and unique each one turns out...Mother Nature planned it that way! I have played with the patina process long enough that I can now get the desired colors. Above are a few examples of color range with just LOS. As always, I really appreciate you visiting my blog!

Bead and Button ~ Booth 1222

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I will be sharing a booth at Bead and Button with my buddy Samma Parcels, and I have been working like crazy on inventory for the show. Here are just a few that I finished up this weekend. So far, I have 105 focals and a few bead sets ready to go, and will be posting more pictures over the next few weeks.If you make the show, please be sure to stop by booth 1222 and say hi! We would love to meet you! Have a great week, and as always, thanks for peeking!

Happy Mother's Day

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It has been a wonderful Mother's Day! The day started with Brittney showing up this morning with trays of beautiful shade-loving flowers that she planted in the front yard and at the back door. What a wonderful gift, and one I will enjoy all summer long! Thanks Brittney, being your Mom has been the most rewarding role in my life.

While out in the yard "helping", the Fed Ex man delivered a box of roses and chocolates...and a very special card that warmed my heart so much. They were from a young man that I worked with years ago, and we kind of adopted each other....he called me his Indy-Mom. He is now serving our great country in Afghanistan. Thanks Dan, your kindness means so much, and you will never know how proud I am of you!

Steve bought dinner tonight, a perfect finish to a perfect day. I feel blessed beyond belief, and thankful for all the love in my life.

While trying to get over this flu-bug the past two weeks, I have managed to torch a bit. I'm trying to get enough inventory for Bead and Button (Booth 1222). This is my first year to do this show, so I have no idea what to expect. So far, I have about ninety focals, and a few bead sets. With only four more weeks to torch, I need to get it in gear! Above is a focal from this weekend.

Happy Mother's Day!!! I wish you all a great week, and thanks for peeking!

A Few New Beads

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I've been a bit under the weather, but working on inventory for Bead and Button as much as possible. I hope you are enjoying your weekend, and thanks for peeking!

First Friday Art Walk at Indy Flame Art

I hope you will join us for First Friday at Indy Flame Art next Friday, May 6th from 6 - 9 PM.
Indy Flame Art has a new entrance. You will need to use the red double doors just to the right of the original single door entrance. You can't miss it....just follow the flames of the torch on our new mural!

We are so fortunate that the FAB Crew agreed to paint a mural for us on the outside wall of the studio. FAB stands for Fabulous Aeresol Brothers, and they are absolutely just that! These two artists have some amazing skills, and are talented beyond compare!

I have long admired street art and graffiti art. When we decided to paint our wall, we all agreed that a graffiti style wall would be perfect. We then met the FAB Crew, and after seeing their work, hoped they would agree to do their magic for us. And, it was magical!! Watching them work was priceless, and nothing less than amazing. I will let the pictures above speak for themselves.

THANKS to the FAB Crew for sharing your art with us!! You and your talents are so respected and appreciated! Check out their website and blog to see more of their work.