We are inching closer and closer to Halloween. I see more people decorating for Halloween than ever before. The only items I make that would qualify for this holiday are my Oz pendants, which are buttons also and my…
Welcome to Inside the Studio! Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you’ll leave comments! As an incentive…
The Art Bead Scene editors have jumped in the ring this month and played along to create beads and jewelry for the October Monthly Challenge. We love creating for the challenge just as much as you – the artwork…
I don’t know when I have ever seen a more perfectly literal translation of the challenge inspiration painting! The colors in this palette are a real challenge for most of us, so we might select one or two to…
I love fall! Cooler temperatures, beautiful colors and comfort food. Knitting, crocheting and other textile and jewelry arts. Start thinking holiday gifts. Rebecca left you with my favorite musing BUTTONS! Let me show you some of my favorite buttons…
Welcome to Inside the Studio! Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you’ll leave comments! As an incentive…
This was our only entry so far this month, but it would have caught my attention no matter what. As Miss Ann tells it, the beauty of the autumn season – like this painting by Milton Avery – demands…
My favorite color palettes are the ones with a surprise, whether it’s an eye-catching color combination or a beautiful color that pops. This month’s challenge piece offers us just that kind of surprise! When I first saw Milton Avery’s…
Happy October everyone! You’re not going to be seeing a lot of me this month….because next weekend, I am off to Florida, USA – where (looking at Art Bead Scene’s stats!) most of you good folk are from. It’s…
Our Wonderful sponsors for the October Challenge. We will have 3 Lucky Winners this Month! Celtcraft Design Kerry Collett creates lampworked beads, fused glass components, stained glass, seed bead items and jewelry. She is a Jane-of-all-trades! She used to work in…