tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89189991305791210372024-03-13T06:31:38.613-07:00Stephanie LaRosa JewelrySteph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-31059777459886936072015-04-29T07:58:00.001-07:002015-04-29T07:58:28.594-07:00Pretty Palettes April<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I decided to dust off my blog and participate in the April Pretty Palettes Challenge. 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Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-29114733761203804752014-11-26T05:52:00.001-08:002014-11-26T05:52:58.942-08:00November Pretty Palettes<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This month's challenge palette was a little hard for me. I'm a fan of both orange and gray, but I can't picture them together in one piece. So I kinda cheated and made two, one with orange and one with gray. Here's the palette:</span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cY7EM_zJiF0/VHXbHwrNF9I/AAAAAAAAAqI/hcXRK0q3wJw/s640/blogger-image-1098328966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cY7EM_zJiF0/VHXbHwrNF9I/AAAAAAAAAqI/hcXRK0q3wJw/s640/blogger-image-1098328966.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pretty, right? Here are the beads I picked-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-diyS-fTVbp0/VHXbG4A18_I/AAAAAAAAAqA/xaU56v5Phlg/s640/blogger-image-1686098610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-diyS-fTVbp0/VHXbG4A18_I/AAAAAAAAAqA/xaU56v5Phlg/s640/blogger-image-1686098610.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My first necklaces are made with some adorable ceramic turkeys from Jennifer Heynan, just in time for Thanksgiving.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Jq-xyx_wiy0/VHXbE4VkpNI/AAAAAAAAApw/dMxtgGrq3xU/s640/blogger-image--107920913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Jq-xyx_wiy0/VHXbE4VkpNI/AAAAAAAAApw/dMxtgGrq3xU/s640/blogger-image--107920913.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One for me and one for my Ma. The next piece I made and have been wearing pretty much all the time. It's sparkly and I love it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-i1b2HTJKpF8/VHXbF967RyI/AAAAAAAAAp4/odjQwiNV1WQ/s640/blogger-image-1805589410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-i1b2HTJKpF8/VHXbF967RyI/AAAAAAAAAp4/odjQwiNV1WQ/s640/blogger-image-1805589410.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Please check the Halcraft blog to see what everyone else came up with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-72952211014516136612014-10-29T08:36:00.001-07:002014-10-29T08:38:21.586-07:00October Pretty PalettesI loved the paintings for this month's palette. So pretty. When I went to Michaels to check out the beads, I was inspired by these in particular.<br />
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Something about them really spoke to me. I made quite a few necklaces with them including this one which I think matches the palette pretty well.</div>
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Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-76150528005745852212014-09-20T11:15:00.001-07:002014-09-20T11:19:25.191-07:00Pretty Palettes September - ME!!!!Every month, the<a href="http://www.halcraft.com/blog/"> Halcraft Blog</a> has a color challenge hosted by<a href="http://treasures-found.blogspot.com/"> Erin Prais-Hintz</a>. And each month she picks a person to play along. This month she picked me. Yea, for me, beads in the mail!! One of the small pleasures in life, beads in the mail. This is the palette that was picked for September.<br />
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Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-78117065726162929282014-08-27T08:38:00.001-07:002014-08-27T08:38:42.708-07:00Pretty Palettes Challenge for August<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Look at me, two months in a row of bead challenges. With my oldest back in school, I hope to have more time to make stuff and show it off here on the blog. This month the palette was a pretty mix of teal, fuschia, brown and off white. Here is the inspiration:</span></div><div><br></div><div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7HH4OIGyc9w/U_37dzQQaNI/AAAAAAAAAgw/_ijFaCH5V1w/s640/blogger-image-287668228.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7HH4OIGyc9w/U_37dzQQaNI/AAAAAAAAAgw/_ijFaCH5V1w/s640/blogger-image-287668228.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And here's what I did:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XNymd76k2IY/U_37fEBPHcI/AAAAAAAAAg4/RraSrm2iVfE/s640/blogger-image-799619811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XNymd76k2IY/U_37fEBPHcI/AAAAAAAAAg4/RraSrm2iVfE/s640/blogger-image-799619811.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stacking bracelets. I'm really into making stretchy bracelets lately. I think it's because they are quick and easy and fun to wear. I can't stand wearing jewelry I have to fuss with. These, you slip them on and that's it. Here's a picture of what they look like together:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Yyu_7xIwxP0/U_37gNVedCI/AAAAAAAAAhA/7QYBh3hYwLM/s640/blogger-image-460698375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Yyu_7xIwxP0/U_37gNVedCI/AAAAAAAAAhA/7QYBh3hYwLM/s640/blogger-image-460698375.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All the beads are from Bead Gallery at Michaels. Stay tuned, I have some exciting news for September!</div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-61391137396637148052014-07-30T10:16:00.001-07:002014-07-30T10:16:05.800-07:00Pretty PalettesI have been following along with the as Pretty Palettes Challenges every month on the Halcraft blog. I always want to make something, but can never find the time. This month's palette was a pretty mint green, yellow and gray. I found myself at Michaels and picked up some beads that would work (for 50% off, too!). <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XpiUdvwbVFA/U9koUOEihTI/AAAAAAAAAgU/HzSD3ruqTN0/s640/blogger-image--170788350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XpiUdvwbVFA/U9koUOEihTI/AAAAAAAAAgU/HzSD3ruqTN0/s640/blogger-image--170788350.jpg"></a></div>I'm really into this style of bracelet lately. It's a wrap with beads strung on waxed linen and attached to a leather loop with a button.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-W6dMbE6eAtc/U9koVM6U5wI/AAAAAAAAAgc/2cerDkdDuj4/s640/blogger-image-1191539128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-W6dMbE6eAtc/U9koVM6U5wI/AAAAAAAAAgc/2cerDkdDuj4/s640/blogger-image-1191539128.jpg"></a></div>Bonus-it can be worn as a necklace too. I used a mix of mint and green beads with some tiny silver flower spacers. I couldn't find any yellow beads I was in love with, so these mint glass beads with tiny yellow splotches are what I chose. I love all of the other pieces that were made this month, great inspiration! Can't wait to see next month's palette.</div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-23132454422577269722014-04-16T00:00:00.000-07:002014-04-16T00:00:12.287-07:00Spring Fever Design ChallengeWhen I heard about this Spring Fever Blog hop, I knew I wanted to try and get a set of adorable spring beads. But not because I have been longing for spring. I live in Orlando and we have two seasons, really hot and eh, it's not that bad today. These beads were too cute to not want to try. I was a little nervous because I wasn't sure what color scheme I was going to get. I lucked out and received purple, yellow and green, three of my favorites. Of course I didn't take a picture of the beads because as soon as I got them, I wanted to start stringing. <br />
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Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-75597278047308497342014-01-03T00:00:00.000-08:002014-01-03T05:05:31.961-08:00December AJE Challenge<div style="text-align: start;">
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">This is the second time this past year that I have lucked out and won one of Rebekah's beads to design with. I was particularly excited about this challenge because of the awesome bead. I have put this bead in and taken it out of my shopping cart on Etsy many times due to budgetary constraints. I would have posted a picture of just the bead, but I was too excited and strung it right away. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I meant to make a bracelet, but I found these ombré olive beads and I thought they went well with the other pieces for a necklace. I'm not sure you can see on te close up of the bead, but there is a subtle blue running through the olive green. So pretty up close. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Thanks Rebekah, your beads are always so well made. Thanks for stopping by and please check out what everyone else made.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Stephanie - <a href="http://stringaholic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Confessions of a Bead Hoarder</a> - that's me!</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Karin - <a href="http://ginkgoetcoquelicot.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ginkgo et Coquelicot</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Melissa - <a href="http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Bead Recipes</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Karen - <a href="http://www.starryroadstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Starry Road Studio</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kristi - <a href="http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kristi Bowman Design</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Diana - <a href="http://vintagebluestudio.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Suburban Girl Studio</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kristen - <a href="http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Bead Journey</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lesley - <a href="http://www.thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Gossiping Goddess</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Jenny - <a href="http://www.jdaviesreazor.com/blog" target="_blank">Jenny Davies-Reazor</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Francesca - <a href="http://francescawatson.com/" target="_blank">Francesca Watson Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Linda - <a href="http://www.lindasbeadblog.com/" target="_blank">Linda's Bead Blog & Meanderings</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Melissa - <a href="http://melissameman.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Melissa Meman… Art, Life, Love</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Susan - <a href="http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sue Beads</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Rebekah - <a href="http://www.treewingsstudio.com/" target="_blank">Tree Wings Studio</a></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Caroline - <a href="http://blueberribeads.co.uk/" target="_blank">BlueberriBeads</a></span></div>
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Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-10255856205147609602013-12-09T11:40:00.001-08:002013-12-09T11:40:45.177-08:00I'm beat<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had a show this weekend and I'm exhausted. Because of my kids, I can only do one show every six months. It's just too hard to find childcare for a whole weekend. This time I picked the Big Bang Bazaar. It's an indoor show, they provide the tables and chairs and all you do is bring our stuff. That was a big part of the appeal of this show for me. Here's my little corner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7N_ZhUhVypc/UqYcu9fkrOI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/K74omBWGZTU/s640/blogger-image--413980816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7N_ZhUhVypc/UqYcu9fkrOI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/K74omBWGZTU/s640/blogger-image--413980816.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We couldn't hang up anything on the walls, so no sign. But I actually think the faux wood paneling worked with my stuff. I attended this same show in September and it was so packed you couldn't move. So I thought close to Christmas it would be the same way, people lined up at the door to get in, everyone shopping for the holiday. Not so much. It was VERY slow. Like time moving backwards don't see anyone for a half an hour slow. All the vendors that I spoke with were not happy to say the least. The woman in the space next to me said she didn't even make back her entrance fee and the woman next to her only sold one thing all weekend. I felt so bad. I made back my booth fee and a some profit, so I was very happy about that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But man I am tired. You wouldn't think standing around talking to people would wipe you out, but I'm beat. Shows are always a learning experience, what works and what I would change about the next one. I'm thinking I definitely need a stylus. It would be easier when I'm using my Square to have people sign with that instead of their fingers. A couple of vendors had one and it works really well. I was also interested to see what people were picking up and what they bought. I sold necklaces off of my neck stands the most, so I'll have to invest in more of those. And I sold a lot of bracelets that were memory wire or stuff with a length of chain so the size could be adjustable. I think I'll focus on more of those styles for the next go around. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To all of you out there who do a lot of shows, hats off to you. That's hard work and I don't know how you do it. Hopefully maybe something I learned this weekend will help someone else too. </div><br>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-45469795726159475202013-10-28T05:18:00.001-07:002013-10-28T05:18:44.830-07:00Halloween Blog HopI love Halloween. Not sure why because I'm not that fond of candy or dressing up. I think it might be because it is the start of the holiday season and I love this part of the year. I especially love making holiday jewelry, even if I don't wear it that often.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J-OwmUMvJHQ/Um5WGLEM_vI/AAAAAAAAAcs/TlwMr97lR_I/s640/blogger-image-114699223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J-OwmUMvJHQ/Um5WGLEM_vI/AAAAAAAAAcs/TlwMr97lR_I/s640/blogger-image-114699223.jpg"></a>My first piece is actually a redo, I made it awhile ago, but I didn't like the clasp or how I finished it. The pumpkin, crow and spiderweb beads are by Kylie Parry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RHH3z5Vn8YQ/Um5WI05q_pI/AAAAAAAAAc8/4P3m0XfV-ts/s640/blogger-image--1232203441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RHH3z5Vn8YQ/Um5WI05q_pI/AAAAAAAAAc8/4P3m0XfV-ts/s640/blogger-image--1232203441.jpg"></a>Another shot of the beads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kAoU-NghKko/Um5WES220qI/AAAAAAAAAck/C_s2zTn8snM/s640/blogger-image--396460930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-kAoU-NghKko/Um5WES220qI/AAAAAAAAAck/C_s2zTn8snM/s640/blogger-image--396460930.jpg"></a>My next necklace is with a gorgeous pendant by Golem Studios. They made such great ceramic beads and pendants they are some of my favorites. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MSazdZ6PjrQ/Um5WHcfQIDI/AAAAAAAAAc0/Ok-XIM8xO90/s640/blogger-image-497655197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MSazdZ6PjrQ/Um5WHcfQIDI/AAAAAAAAAc0/Ok-XIM8xO90/s640/blogger-image-497655197.jpg"></a>Close up of the pendant. Well, that's it for me, please hop around to see what everyone else made. Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Diana Ptaszynski <a href="http://www.suburbangirlstudio.com/">http://www.suburbangirlstudio.com</a></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Staci Smith <a href="http://www.stacilouiseoriginals.com/">http://www.stacilouiseoriginals.com/</a></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kathleen Breeding <a href="http://99bobotw.blogspot.com/">http://99bobotw.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Joan Miller <a href="http://metalmudandsand.blogspot.com/">http://metalmudandsand.blogspot.com/</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Melissa Meman <a href="http://melissameman.blogspot.com/">http://melissameman.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Melissa Trudinger <a href="http://www/">http://www</a>.<a href="http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/">beadrecipes.wordpress.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kari Asbury <a href="http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com/">http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Inge von Roos <a href="http://www/">http://www</a>.<a href="http://ingetraud.wordpress.com/">ingetraud.wordpress.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Andrea Glick <a href="http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/">http://zenithjade.blogspot.com</a> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Stephanie LaRosa - you're here! http://<a href="http://www.stringaholic.blogspot.com/">Www.stringaholic.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lola Surwillo <a href="http://www.beadlolabead.com/">http://www.beadlolabead.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Jennifer Cameron <a href="http://glassaddictions.com/blog/">http://glassaddictions.com/blog</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Diane Hawkey <a href="http://dianehawkey.blogspot.com/">http://dianehawkey.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kristi Harrison <a href="http://kristibasket-itsanewday.blogspot.com/">http://kristibasket-itsanewday.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Nicole Valentine Rimmer http://<a href="http://www.nvalentine.blogspot.com/">www.nvalentine.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tanya Goodwin <a href="http://www/">http://www</a>.<a href="http://pixiloo.blogspot.com/">Pixiloo.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Shai Williams <a href="http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/">http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sandra McGriff <a href="http://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com/">http://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sarajo Wentling http://<a href="http://www.sjdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/">www.sjdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Marie Covert <a href="http://thistledown-and-swaddlings.blogspot.com/">http://thistledown-and-swaddlings.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lisa Stukel <a href="http://www.carefreejewelrybylisa.blogspot.com/">http://www.carefreejewelrybylisa.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Laurie Vyselaar <a href="http://www/">http://www</a>.<a href="http://lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com/">Lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sherri Stokey <a href="http://www.knotjustmacrame.com/">http://www.knotjustmacrame.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pam Traub <a href="http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com/">http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lori Dorrington <a href="http://lorisglassworks.blogspot.com/">http://lorisglassworks.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kristen Stevens <a href="http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com/">http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Eleanor Burian-Mohr <a href="http://cornerstoregoddessjewelry.blogspot.com/">http://cornerstoregoddessjewelry.blogspot.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sally Russick <a href="http://thestudiosublime.com/">http://thestudiosublime.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Dawn M. Gallop http://<a href="http://www.flipflopsandpoptarts.com/">www.flipflopsandpoptarts.com</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"></p></div></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-8033089852104015812013-09-25T08:00:00.001-07:002013-09-25T08:00:57.761-07:00It's my birthday, blehMy poor, neglected blog. Most if my time is spent trying to prevent a kamikaze 14 month old from flinging himself off of things. When he sleeps, I like to make stuff and not write because I like making stuff more then writing.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Al7T6mhwnRE/UkL6qAPpCtI/AAAAAAAAAcU/l-E9TUqWEdE/s640/blogger-image-1458784078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Al7T6mhwnRE/UkL6qAPpCtI/AAAAAAAAAcU/l-E9TUqWEdE/s640/blogger-image-1458784078.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div>Today, I'm not feeling so inspired. It's my birthday. There comes a certain point in almost everyone's life where they no longer look forward to their birthday, but see it as a passing of time. I've reached that point. I am not old, I know that. I just feel old, some days more then others. Blah, blah, whine, whine. I hear myself, but I just cannot get out of this grumpy mood. Maybe I need some cake.</div><div><br></div><div>Anyway, I have new stuff that will be landing in my etsy store today, including a necklace that was rejected by Stringing magazine. :(. ( see how I can make anything grumpy today?)</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--heIw9anZjw/UkL6onSQeRI/AAAAAAAAAcM/NGqU2_E9aCc/s640/blogger-image--309901879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--heIw9anZjw/UkL6onSQeRI/AAAAAAAAAcM/NGqU2_E9aCc/s640/blogger-image--309901879.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Hope everyone else is having a wonderful Wednesday!</div></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-12082067205135633252013-08-06T14:05:00.001-07:002013-08-06T14:05:38.233-07:00Thinking about when it's not so insanely hotI don't know if it's because I live in Florida and it's August, but I have been daydreaming of cooler weather. Not likely to happen for at least 2-3 months but a girl can still dream. Maybe that's why I made these two fall-ish necklaces. Just seeing them makes me long for days I can wear pants and drink Caramel Macchiatos. Hope it's more comfortable where you are!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i6qij7qPvrM/UgFlII-RMgI/AAAAAAAAAbw/H6Gek3n6Eaw/s640/blogger-image--1219237375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i6qij7qPvrM/UgFlII-RMgI/AAAAAAAAAbw/H6Gek3n6Eaw/s640/blogger-image--1219237375.jpg"></a></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-83253694403283568802013-07-20T05:00:00.000-07:002013-07-20T05:00:07.837-07:00Bead Hoarders' Blog HopYes, this is my second blog hop for today. When the talented Lori Anderson was putting together a new blog hop for Bead Hoarders, I thought, well shoot, I'm gonna have to participate in that. 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Just one. There are more. I may need help. There are lovelies in here from Kylie Parry, Menagerie Studio, Gaea, Spirited Earth, Golem Studio, Humblebeads, Tree Wings Studio, Jangles, and many more. I don't only hoard art beads, I'm an equal opportunity hoarder. I collect all beads, expensive, cheap, glass, plastic, metal or ceramic, I buy them all. I store them in little boxes and wait for inspiration to strike. </div>
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My first necklace is with all Gaea beads. I strung them on a simple suede cord and the length is adjustable.</div>
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This next necklace features a ceramic pendant from Kylie Parry and vintage Lucite beads. </div>
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Some more Gaea beads and a cute little owl pendant. I added two silver leaves I have had for about four years and was saving for something special.</div>
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Bracelets. The brown one has a "wisdom" bead from Diane Hawkey, a Jade Scott birdie pendant, a purple bracelet made with a tiny owl clasp, and an orange and teal bracelet with a Humblebeads house and Green Girl Studios flower charm.</div>
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I have had this heart pendant from Green Girl Studios for awhile, but could never figure out what I wanted to put with it. I added some multicolored glass beads and yellow suede cord. </div>
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I love the unique polymer pendants from Menagerie Studios. I have had this particular pendant for a couple of years, but was saving it for something special. This design isn't terribly unique, but very sparkly and wearable. I think I might give this one to my mom. </div>
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And last, but not least, these cute little earrings featuring charms from the Jangles line from Michaels, which I keep stockpiling every time I end up there.</div>
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Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-32478645763026778412013-07-20T00:00:00.000-07:002013-07-20T05:31:15.707-07:00Tree Wings Studio BeadsI have been a fan of Rebekah Payne of Tree Wings Studio beads since I saw her sweet sleeping animal beads. Needless to say, I needed to own some. Or all. I have even had a necklace made with one of her rustic pendants in the fall issue of Jewelry Stringing Magazine awhile back. So when I saw she was having a giveaway with a chance to win some and make something with them, I jumped at the chance. I was shocked when I won, first time ever. Here's what I made:<br />
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I added a sweet little tassel to the bottom of the polymer clay bead and added some ceramic beads and silver chain.</div>
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The bracelet has matching ceramic beads and the clasp is made with a link from the chain.</div>
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Thanks for the chance to play with your beads, Rebekah! Here is the rest of the hop!</div>
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Rebekah Payne - <a href="http://www.treewingsstudio.com/" target="_blank">http://www.treewingsstudio.<wbr></wbr>com/</a></div>
Stephanie LaRosa - <a href="http://stringaholic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://stringaholic.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/</a> ( that's me!)<br />
Kathy Alderfer - <a href="http://artfulaccents.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://artfulaccents.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/</a><br />
Kay Thomerson - <a href="http://kayzkreationz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://kayzkreationz.blogspot.<wbr></wbr>com/</a><br />
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Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-31301592403451569532013-06-05T10:49:00.001-07:002013-06-05T10:49:13.173-07:00And so it begins...I'm trying to soak in the last moments of peace before my eldest gets out of school for the summer. I am kinda dreading having to go to the grocery store with the both of them. I'm very thankful my mom is coming next week to hang out with us. I did manage to pick up some new beads at Joann's the other day. The combo of sale/clearance meant that all of this was about 22 bucks. Including my new favorite beads-neon! I'm seriously smitten with anything neon right now, no idea why. I'll have to post when I use them. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T9QQSQP0GCc/Ua96FnmU3iI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/Mc__Dvio3Po/s640/blogger-image-2076606192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T9QQSQP0GCc/Ua96FnmU3iI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/Mc__Dvio3Po/s640/blogger-image-2076606192.jpg" /></a></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-23330599804519349552013-05-03T07:04:00.001-07:002013-05-03T07:04:51.609-07:00May Artbeadscene ChallengeI think the last time I participated in an Artbeadscene challenge was last May, so I'm probably due for another one. I love this bracelet that I made with a ceramic toggle from Pajego Art House and lots of Czech glass dangles. I thought it worked with the painting from this month. And the prizes this go around are kinda awesome too. Wish me luck! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MKQ2TimTnl4/UYPEAQN_VWI/AAAAAAAAAZc/6cW8ljJq1lc/s640/blogger-image--2064703750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MKQ2TimTnl4/UYPEAQN_VWI/AAAAAAAAAZc/6cW8ljJq1lc/s640/blogger-image--2064703750.jpg" /></a></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-86811435590864450022013-04-16T07:26:00.001-07:002013-04-19T09:07:38.389-07:00New Happy JewelryThree posts in a row, I'm on a roll. I wanted to show off some new jewelry that I made from some very fun pendants that I bought from Michaels. They are all from the Jennifer Heynan line. I think I may have purchased all of the pieces in the collection-they kept putting them on sale, what was I supposed to do? They are just so fun and they make me happy just by looking at them. <br />
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Most of these made their way to my Etsy shop and some are sitting in my jewelry box. :) <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EDS6roed5no/UW1fqABgHMI/AAAAAAAAAZI/aTAbMdcM5vc/s640/blogger-image-1029634582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-EDS6roed5no/UW1fqABgHMI/AAAAAAAAAZI/aTAbMdcM5vc/s640/blogger-image-1029634582.jpg" /></a></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-57564145053212176272013-04-15T12:38:00.001-07:002013-04-15T12:38:25.843-07:00Bead Soup - Better Late than NeverSo yeah, stomach bug, food poisoning, I don't know, whatever it was came on hard and fast and left me incapacitated. When mama goes down, the whole house is in an uproar and it usually takes a couple of days to get back on track. Anywho, I finally finished my piece. It's not exactly what I pictured, but I kinda like the way it turned out. I used the focal bead on top of a tassel of copper chain ( that tassel was originally supposed to be made with tiny orange beads, but I realized that was not my forte so I switched) added some wooden beads to the orange and white Czech glass and put the clasp on the side with the flower dangling next to it. I hope Michelle likes what I did with her beautiful beads and thanks to Lori for organizing another fun blog party! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7YYYlZZ0mD4/UWxXMZNfurI/AAAAAAAAAY4/VhfzNWeXC6s/s640/blogger-image--1365513798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-7YYYlZZ0mD4/UWxXMZNfurI/AAAAAAAAAY4/VhfzNWeXC6s/s640/blogger-image--1365513798.jpg" /></a></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-55887650030830445662013-04-13T06:17:00.001-07:002013-04-13T06:19:54.188-07:00Bead Soup PostponedMy Bead Soup reveal is going to have to be postponed due I an unforeseen illness. I hope to have it posted by the beginning of next week. In the meantime, please check out what my partner created at www.michellescreativemusings.blogspot.com.<br />
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Happy Hopping!Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-91891146590922389952013-04-10T13:23:00.001-07:002013-04-10T13:23:27.172-07:00Bead SoupI have been remiss in not posting the adorable beads that my partner, Michelle Tucker sent to me for this round of the Bead Soup Party. I will say that it is not my fault and I will blame the taskmaster that is my second son who won't let me alone for a minute to go to the bathroom, much less some time to write.<br />
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But, he is sleeping so here are the goods. Lamp work beads handmade by Michelle, white leather, a handmade clasp and coordinating beads in orange and white. In a funny coincidence, I sent the exact same color combo to Michelle. You will have to come back and take a peak on Saturday to see what I made. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-n4Q_UrTYsPU/UWXKJxwcTgI/AAAAAAAAAYo/GOasLAzJ2hM/s640/blogger-image--2135261525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-n4Q_UrTYsPU/UWXKJxwcTgI/AAAAAAAAAYo/GOasLAzJ2hM/s640/blogger-image--2135261525.jpg" /></a></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-2345421004272136872013-02-12T06:56:00.001-08:002013-02-12T06:56:18.936-08:00New EarringsI've come to realize that if I cannot do something on my phone instead of the computer, it won't get done. Some of my new favorite apps are Etsy and Blogger. I can actually update them without dragging out my laptop. Lately the baby has been sleeping on a great schedule so I have actually had time to myself. And I've been on an earring kick. Some of these have been uploaded to my etsy store and the rest will be updated shortly. I put my bead soup together to send out to my partner, hope she likes it!!<br />
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Also diggin the collage app too. :) <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zAqvBD1G154/URpYB_HYhZI/AAAAAAAAAX4/VFldT3GYJBk/s640/blogger-image--1488577966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zAqvBD1G154/URpYB_HYhZI/AAAAAAAAAX4/VFldT3GYJBk/s640/blogger-image--1488577966.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-85sbkeBryMY/URpYDGUD9hI/AAAAAAAAAYA/bxModt-lB8s/s640/blogger-image--1236787998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-85sbkeBryMY/URpYDGUD9hI/AAAAAAAAAYA/bxModt-lB8s/s640/blogger-image--1236787998.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1FG8tX7Yxpw/URpYEUS8ugI/AAAAAAAAAYI/3aUfTer6UZY/s640/blogger-image--845891152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1FG8tX7Yxpw/URpYEUS8ugI/AAAAAAAAAYI/3aUfTer6UZY/s640/blogger-image--845891152.jpg" /></a></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918999130579121037.post-54169288917181483032013-01-28T06:51:00.001-08:002013-01-28T06:51:06.380-08:00Hello? Is this thing on?I have a new man in my life. He is the best. Calm, sweet, happy and he takes up a lot of my time. He is the reason I haven't been posting or making jewelry. But I thought it was time to dust off the blog for the annual Bead Soup Blog Hop. I'm so excited to do something creative. It's hard beading with one kid. Add a baby and it is near impossible. I figured I should strive to do more beading this year, because I really do miss it. And maybe the laundry can wait til tomorrow. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X72h4QySXQM/UQaQWLVmKrI/AAAAAAAAAXo/MOUuea-MGJk/s640/blogger-image--1004328181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X72h4QySXQM/UQaQWLVmKrI/AAAAAAAAAXo/MOUuea-MGJk/s640/blogger-image--1004328181.jpg" /></a></div>Steph L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.com0