We all love beads here at Art Bead Scene – readers and writers alike. But I bet I am not alone in saying that my personal love of beads extends way…
finding inspiration
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The awesome Brenda Sue from B’Sue Boutiques sent me a sample collection of Russian Goldplate filigree to experiment with while I’m exploring vintage jewelry and Miriam Haskell inspired designs. I love…
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(Photo credit: All jewelry photos today are from Morning Glory Jewelry.) I’m so enamoured with vintage Miriam Haskell jewelry, it’s hard for me to sum up everything I want to share…
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I have not yet started going through my stash of things that might work for this month’s challenge, but chances are I will need a little retail therapy to get me going. Sometimes…
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Oh, color – it is such an exciting part of our job and yet it can sometimes be completely overwhelming. Some designers have a natural instinct for color. Others struggle, some…
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Have you ever made a bracelet or necklace using safety pins for that edgey look? Did they come apart or were a bit flimsy for your design? Ornamentea comes to the…
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Somethings just go together and Vintaj brass findings and art beads are definitely a match made in heaven. The Vintaj design team has released their Spring 2010 inspirations for jewelry and…
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Each Monday we feature the Designer of the Week. One of our editors pick their favorite from the Monthly Challenge entries. ABS Editor, Cindy Gimbrone had to be creative this week…
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I’m so over the moon for Elaine Ray’s bead caps. They are so earthy and delicate. Perfect for earrings, pair them with wire and stones for instant autumn inspiration. They also…
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Spring is in the air! I love this time of year, the spring daffodils pop out of the ground and scream, “Spring!” I’m a yellow lover – all kinds of yellow…