tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83785444350652722002024-02-07T15:20:38.916-08:00BeadsForeverDream ~ Design ~ CreateBeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-88405483443030119382015-12-06T16:51:00.001-08:002015-12-06T16:54:38.297-08:00Free Christmas Bracelet and Earrings TutorialMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!<br />
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In the spirit of giving I created a free Christmas bracelet and earring tutorial. <br />
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It is available as a pdf file and can be downloaded from my dropbox account by clicking on <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ujj48hny4o6glvz/Christmas%20Bracelet%20and%20Earrings.pdf?dl=0">"This Link"</a>:<br />
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I pray you will all have a peaceful Holiday, full of good tidings.<br />
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Merry Christmas and Happy Beading!<br />
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<br />BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-22089332499289530322015-10-10T12:44:00.001-07:002015-10-10T12:44:44.248-07:00Book Review: Beadweaving Beyond the Basics, by Kassie Shaw<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was an honor to be asked to review Kassie Shaw's new
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The book includes 24 beading designs and each design has
beautiful photos and clear instructions.
But it is so much more than just a book full of patterns. In her introduction, Kassie states that her
goal in writing the book was not only to teach readers how to create the
designs, but also to inspire everyone to discover their own creativity and
ideas. She certainly accomplished this
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Kassie writes that the main purpose of the book is to teach
some intermediate level variations on basic stitches, and then use them as
jumping off points for readers to create their own designs. Her purpose is very clear in all three chapters
of the book as she takes us from a "primer" that explains the basic
bead weaving stitch through her thought process that led her to create the next
design. Beaders who want to create their
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The primary beading stitch Kassie teaches is Right Angle
Weave (RAW), but instructions on other basic stitches such as Herringbone (Flat
and Tubular), Cubic Right Angle Weave (CRAW), Peyote (Even and Odd Count), and
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The three main chapters explore variations of Right Angle
Weave (RAW): 1) Double Diamond RAW, 2) Faux
RAW, and 3) Layered RAW. The way Kassie
explains each technique and explores the possibility of new designs using these
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BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-39282981854462007952015-09-14T10:31:00.000-07:002015-09-14T10:31:49.906-07:00More jewelry designs with SuperDuosThe bead world has been inundated with new bead shapes in the last year, and many of them are beads with two holes. It has been a little mind boggling to think about designing with all the new shapes. But one new two-hole bead - the SuperDuo - has been warmly accepted.<br />
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My most recent bracelet design using SuperDuos is a bracelet I call "Better Shape Up," named for the "step up" layer added down the middle. The <span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246414622/beading-tutorial-better-shape-up">tutorial</a> </span>for this bracelet is available in my Etsy shop.<br /><br />
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I have also created <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/247457341/beading-kit-better-shape-up-bracelet-kit">kits</a> in four color ways and they are also available in my Etsy shop. The photo above uses the African Turquoise SuperDuo Mix. The other three color ways are shown below. The first photo shows the Night Magic (purple) SuperDuo mix. The second photo shows the Silver and Gold SuperDuo Mix (which I call Night Life). The third photo shows the White Wedding SuperDuo mix. The kits come with enough beads to create an 8 1/2" (21.5 cm) bracelet and the magnetic clasp adds another 1/2" (12 mm).<br />
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Because the SuperDuo beads have been so popular, the Czech Matubo company has also produced a MiniDuo bead. I created a necklace using both the MiniDuos and SuperDuos. The tutorial for it is available through local bead stores who purchase from Beadsmith.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most everyone knows that when using SuperDuos, you somehow need to get from the bottom hole to the top hole of the bead in order to connect it to other beads. There are two methods for accomplishing this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is nothing wrong with the above technique. In fact, there really is no other way to do it when beading flat bead work (like a bracelet). But as I was beading my rope, I really didn't like seeing the thread laying on the side of the bead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It suddenly dawned on me that I could hide the thread! So here is the method for hiding the thread when creating a rope.</span></div>
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going up the same side of the SuperDuo that the thread is exiting, move the
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This also works for making Beaded Beads which are explained in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/216675399/beading-tutorial-night-out-on-the-town">Night Out On the Town necklace Tutorial</a> which can be purchased in <a href="http://www.beadsforever.etsy.com/">my Etsy shop.</a></span></div>
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<br />BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-54081240526015929782015-01-03T15:20:00.000-08:002015-01-03T15:20:25.977-08:00OK, So It's Been a While!Yes, life happens and blogs get put at the bottom of the list. But I'm still here and am going to try to keep up with blogging a little better in 2015. It's a New Year with new goals.<br />
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Mainly I want to share about my jewelry business which continues to be a big part of my life. For the past year I've been concentrating on designing bracelets and took a good part of 2014 learning Adobe Illustrator so that I could write tutorials using diagrams to explain the process. I'm happy with my progress and plan to continue on this pathway, expanding into necklace and earring tutorials.<br />
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I'm a member of the Beadsmith Inspiration Squad which keeps me learning about and designing with some of the new beads being manufactured. So I'll be sharing some posts on all of these new beads and what I'm creating with them. Here are a few things I've designed over the past few months.<br />
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New Duracoat Silverlined Delicas</div>
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African Turquoise SuperDuo Mix and Matubo 8/0 Seed Beads</div>
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I have not yet written tutorials for any of the designs shown above, but I did just finish writing a tutorial for my "Night Out on the Town" necklace that uses the new Silver and Gold SuperDuo Mix. I used beadweaving and stringing techniques in creating this necklace.</div>
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<br />The tutorial can be purchased on either my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/216675399/beading-tutorial-night-out-on-the-town">Etsy site</a> or my <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/10960621"><span style="color: red;">Artfire site</span></a>.</div>
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Do you ever enter contests where you are challenged to create something that will be compared to the creations of other brilliant artists? I entered the Battle of the Beadsmith 2013 challenge this year in a rather naïve kind of way. I thought I had a good attitude about it being an opportunity to grow as a bead artist, but in the back of my mind I was pretty certain I wouldn't make it very far - and that was perfectly OK with me. </div>
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Perhaps it is the normal artist's self doubt that is ever present when creating. Perhaps it's also a legitimate acceptance of reality of where I think I am as an artist. Let's face it, when we are being compared to some of the world's best beading artists, it's a bit intimidating and it takes a good deal of persistence to continue on - knowing that we are going to face all kinds of emotions. </div>
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What if "they" don't like my piece? Can I take the rejection? How will I handle it? Please God, don't let me be embarrassed.<br />
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I would have been quite content to have ended the battle at Round 3, believing that I had created something I liked and that lots of other people liked - satisfied that I didn't embarrass myself in the eyes of the beading world.<br />
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To my amazement (as well as to the amazement of lots of other people) I won the Round 3 battle by the hair on my chinny chin chin! This beautiful artistic creation called The Phoenix Collar by Helena Tang-Lim was my competition in Round 3.<br />
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I think Helena's piece is incredibly beautiful and had my vote hands down. To find out that it was a very close race and that I won was not only surprising, but also confusing. I'm having to deal with some pretty strange emotions - like guilt, shame and sadness. Very strange emotions for a "winner," huh? Food for thought that perhaps I am more comfortable with "losing" than with "winning." I know my self worth does not come from the outcome of these battles, but when there are comparisons going on, those feelings do come to mind and have to be dealt with.<br />
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I am more than aware that there were some beautiful pieces that were eliminated in each round, not because they weren't awesome and worthy, but simply because they were paired up with an equally awesome and worthy entry. Part of moving on is simply due to the luck of the draw - a reminder to be humble.<br />
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I think it best to not question the outcomes or my abilities, but just to accept the results and go on to face the next battle and finish the race. In Round 4, I am once again up against a formidable beading artist, Tamuna Lezhava who created this amazing piece called Treasure of Topkapi.<br />
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<br />You can view all the remaining 24 entries in this facebook album created by Tamuna. Just click on <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tamuna.lezhava/media_set?set=a.10152334586606677.1073741829.560301676&type=1">this link</a></strong>. If you want to find out more about the Battle of the Beadsmith, join the B.O.T.B. '13 Facebook group by clicking on <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/419636224777912/"><span style="color: #660000;">this link</span></a></strong>. Voting for your favorites will begin soon.<br />
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To those who have "fallen in battle" and to the remaining 24 battlers, I salute you all. I encourage you to not grow faint and to be an encouragement to all. We truly are all united by our love for beads and we can make a difference for good and beauty in our world.<br />
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Here are a couple photos of my entry called Crystal Volcano.<br />
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Crystal Volcano - front Crystal Volcano - back</div>
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Thank you to all the people who voted for me in the battles so far. I appreciate your support more than I can say!BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-42595035520694918472013-07-02T12:41:00.000-07:002013-07-02T12:41:01.535-07:00B.O.T.B 2013The Battle of the Beadsmith 2013 contest is well underway. Round 1 battles have been fought and the survivors have moved on to Round 2. Whew! My Crystal Volcano necklace is a survivor.<br />
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Each round, participants are randomly paired, and then voting takes place. The participants and specially invited judges, as well as the public are invited to vote for the piece they feel should move on to the next round.<br />
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There are three groups (A, B and C) and in Round 2, there are 16 pairings in each group. Participants come from many different countries all around the world. And what better way to introduce them than on Facebook. If you'd like to see all of the wonderful creations, click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/419636224777912/"><strong>HERE</strong></a>. It will take you to the Group page and if you are not a member of the group, just request to become a member. Then click on the "PHOTOS" button at the top of the page and you will see all of the beautiful and creative entries.<br />
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While the name uses the term "Battle" it is not the bloody and ferocious type. It's a fun-loving, creative, worldwide expression of Bead Art. It's just that only one Beading Queen can reign at the end. Come join in the fun!BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-62775332453441597122013-05-26T13:43:00.000-07:002013-05-26T13:43:00.016-07:00Taming the Long MagatamasI love long magatama beads, but their wonky hole and odd shape can make them a bit difficult to use with the common beadweaving stitches.<br />
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The holes go through the beads at a slant so they don't sit all nice and neat like cylinder or seed beads.<br />
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But still, I wanted to use them and like a design challenge. I found they play pretty nicely using the spiral stitch so I created a pair of earrings.<br />
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The long magatama beads are the white beads that spiral gently down around a center core of size 8 seed beads.<br />
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Somewhere along my beading journey, I learned a trick to tighten up a spiral stitch so that the beads don't hang all willy nilly. I experimented with my earrings and discovered that with a small change, I could tighten up the magatamas and really show the spiral effect.<br />
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I've created a <strong><u><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/152226221/beading-tutorial-dragon-wings-bracelet">tutorial</a></u></strong> for the earrings as well as a matching bracelet and have now listed it in my Etsy shop.<br />
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Each year I make Mom a necklace for Mother's Day. She's wearing one in the picture above, but it's hidden by the flowers. This year is no different. I created a beaded bead from Cindy Holsclaw's Fiberoptic Dodecahedron pattern and then hung it from a Russian Spiral beaded rope. <br />
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I hope I will get to see her wear it in person at her next birthday!<br />
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Give your Mom some love for Mother's Day! BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-71102413879307654022013-02-14T10:36:00.001-08:002013-02-14T10:38:01.973-08:00Innuendo - Metal Beads and Swarovski BlingA while back (ok, many months ago), I finished a new bracelet I called Rhapsody. I used 24k gold plated metal beads to create a right angle weave base and added some Swarovski bicone crystal embellishment on top.<br />
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I had every intention of making my Rhapsody bracelet in silver and then creating a tutorial showing them in both colorways. Somehow during the beading, the plans changed and I ended up with a simpler bracelet. It uses the same techniques, same right angle weave base and craw embellishment, but there are some differences I'm sure you can see. I omitted the diamond cluster of crystals in the middle of the bracelet and those going down the sides. I used round vitrail crystals in the same grouping of four down the center of the bracelet. Here's how it turned out.<br />
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Since I'm a silver kind of girl, I like the silver one best. I created a tutorial for it and the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/123465315/beading-tutorial-innuendo-metal-bead"><span style="color: blue;">Innuendo pattern</span></a> is now available in <a href="http://www.beadsforever.etsy.com/">my Etsy shop</a>.</div>
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I also sell the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119177910/silver-plated-metal-seed-bead-size-8"><span style="color: #660000;">size 8 silver plated metal beads</span></a> and the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/123462549/elegant-elements-silver-rhodium-finish-3"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Elegant Elements clasp</span></a> used in the project. </div>
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I've been using metal seed beads for some time and love them for their consistent shape and size. They work so well with right angle weave and I've used them in several different bracelet styles. Here's my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/117992826/beading-tutorial-trinity-metal-bead">Trinity Bracelet</a> using size 11 metal seed beads.<br />
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The super duo beads have two holes and have an unusual shape. Here's a bracelet I made using super duo's. I called this one Cinnabar because of the unique picasso finish on the beads.</div>
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The design using all three types of beads with their own unique shapes and sizes was an exciting challenge. My Luxury Squared bracelet is the result of the challenge. Of course, I also had to add a bit of Swarovski crystal bling to the mix!</div>
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I also made a necklace for my Mom for Christmas. She's told me at least 35 times how much she likes it which makes me very happy. Mom will be 100 years old Jan 11 2013 so I called this necklace Centennial.</div>
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This is the lovely Christmas card my neighbor Lenore brought to me with a plate of homemade cookies - so I thought I'd share it with you (the card, not the cookies - they have all disappeared!)</div>
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"Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14</div>
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Immanuel means God with us. May you experience the joy, love and peace of God this Christmas Season and into the New Year.</div>
<br />BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-71478681673311980412012-12-23T10:23:00.001-08:002012-12-23T10:25:10.025-08:00New Beginnings - Part IHas it really been 3 months since I last posted? Arggghhhh! I'm so glad there are no blogging police that monitor such things. I am sorry and promise to do better from now on.<br />
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Much has happened in the past three months, both personally and business wise. I moved from Jacumba to Santee, CA in October. I bought my own place - a double wide mobile home in a 55+ park. It's an older home, but has lots of upgrades and most importantly, I believe it is the home God has provided for me. I feel safe and am content here.<br />
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There is a wonderful deck that goes along the side and back of the house with sliding glass doors in both bedrooms giving easy access. This is the picture before I moved in. I have since added pebble gravel in between all the pavers and hung hummingbird feeders along the edge of the deck top. The previous owner left all the plants you see in this picture - so nice of her!</div>
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I moved in with high expectations of having everything organized within a few weeks. I'm still living with piles of stuff, especially in my spare bedroom which is in the process of being transformed into my business/art/jewelry studio. You can see a glimpse of the sliding glass doors midway down the deck. I sit each morning looking out those patio doors while I'm visiting with friends on facebook and reading e-mail. Every once in a while, hummingbirds will stop by for a drink. I've yet to capture them in a picture, but I'm sure I will when Spring arrives.<br />
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The blue home behind mine is where Lenore lives. She has become a wonderful friend who welcomed me into the neighborhood and invited me to go with her to attend the clubhouse breakfasts, soup lunches, potlucks, and clubhouse events. Here's a picture of the clubhouse and pool area. I haven't tested out the waters yet - perhaps when it becomes a bit warmer.<br />
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<br />BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com18Santee, CA, USA32.8383828 -116.9739167000000232.731676799999995 -117.13527820000002 32.9450888 -116.81255520000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-21067049115373352472012-09-11T19:09:00.001-07:002012-09-11T19:09:15.961-07:00New Peyote Bracelet Pattern AvailableI finished another peyote bracelet pattern that I call Navajo Rug. I designed the pattern and Alicia M. Hartley did the beading. I created the red design. Alicia created the blue one.<br />
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It's available in my <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/beadsforever">ArtFire</a> and <a href="http://www.beadsforever.etsy.com/"><span style="color: #20124d;">Etsy</span></a> shops.<br />
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Alicia created both bracelets in a style she likes. Instead of adding a clasp, she zipped the two ends together and created peyote bangles! Quite clever.<br />
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BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-38238893123909830692012-08-16T19:03:00.000-07:002012-08-16T19:03:47.041-07:00Crochet Ribbons Bracelet TutorialSeems like forever since I've been able to design and create a new bracelet tutorial. I just listed this <strong><u><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/107065960/bead-pattern-only-crochet-ribbons-peyote">new bracelet pattern in my Etsy shop</a></u></strong>. It's a very easy pattern using 3-drop peyote stitch.<br />
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BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-56228163385256060782012-08-16T09:41:00.001-07:002012-08-16T09:42:24.686-07:00Cycle of Seasons Etsy TreasuryThanks to NikaGalleryArt for including my Going Green Bracelet in her beautiful Cycle of Seasons Treasury on Etsy.<br />
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To find out more about the Battle of the Beadsmith, you can go to their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/274053372682035/photos/">group page on facebook</a> and see all the entries that made it to Round 3.BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-35520581310773592892012-07-25T11:36:00.000-07:002012-07-25T11:36:46.919-07:002012 BOTB Round 1 Winners Announced<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed">
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My entry was held up being posted until almost the end because my competitor's entry was not received and they are unsure if the e-mail was lost or not. I have no misgivings about being a finalist, but I did have a lot of fun making my piece. It features cabochons created by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GolemStudio"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Vladislov Ivanov and Kremena Ivanova</strong></span></a>, married owners of <strong><span style="color: #20124d;"><a href="http://golemstudio.com/">Golem Design Studio</a></span></strong>.<br />
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I had so much fun creating this necklace. I love the zentangle nature of the cabs and knew I needed to keep the beadwork simple because of all the design and motion going on in the cabs. I'm also excited that the artists who create these amazing cabs are making smaller sized cabs - providing jewelry designers with even more creative possibilities.</div>
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Golem Design Studio also has <span style="color: #0c343d;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/golemstudio">an Etsy shop</a></strong></span>.</div>
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There will be 40 groups of photos. Each group will show the amazing and creative beadwork of two of the 80 talented beadweaving artists from around the world. After they are all posted and we have time to pick our jaws up off the floor, then the judging will begin.<br />
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Out of the 80 entries, only 40 will remain after the first round. These 40 will again be paired up with another "battle warrior" and the 2nd round of judging will begin.<br />
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Another quick update on the Battle of the Beadsmith. Here's who's competing with who in Round 1.<br />
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1) Jacquie Champion-Canada vs Irina Chikineva-Russia<br />
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2) Anastasia O'sarantseva-Ireland vs Annie Hatvani-Hungary<br />
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3) Lea Palickova-Czech Republic vs Alla Maslennikova -Russia<br />
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4) Christina Neit-USA vs Christine Boyer Maj-USA<br />
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5) Hannah Rosner-USA vs Kassie Inman-USA<br />
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6) Olga Haserodt-Germany vs Melissa Ingram-Australia<br />
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7) Ulyana Rakcheyeva Seryankina-USA vs Joanne Browne-Australia<br />
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8) Mouna Marini-France vs Nancy Dale-USA<br />
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9) Nella Moskvichjova-Russia vs Linda Roberts-USA<br />
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10) Denise Kangas-Czech Republic vs Ibolya Ingesne Barkoczi-Hungary<br />
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11) Heather Kingsley Heath-United Kingdom vs Katherine Gezey-Ukraine<br />
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12) Alla Vizir-Ukraine vs Sandra Dokter van Esveld-Netherlands<br />
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13) Olga Shumilova-Russia vs Patrick Duggan-Australia<br />
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14) Ella Des-Belgrade Serbia vs Neva Brown-Australia<br />
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15) Christian Rodriguez-USA vs Marta Koudelova-Czech republic<br />
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16) Ann Braginsky-Israel vs Edgar Lopez Disenos-Dominican Republic<br />
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17) Susan Brackett-USA vs Callie Mitchell-USA<br />
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18) Jill Thomas-United Kingdom vs Maryanne Villalba-Australia<br />
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19) Tammuna Lezhava-Georgia vs Kinga Nichols-USA<br />
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20) Iva Jar-Czech Republic vs Olga Petterson-Sweden<br />
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21) Guzialia Reed-Japan vs Katka Vaclavikova-Czech Republic<br />
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22) Marsha Wiest Hines-USA vs Eva Dobos-Hungary<br />
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23) Orsolya Fuzesi-Hungary vs Cynthia Newcomer Daniel-USA<br />
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24) Betty Stephan-USA vs Elka Leonhardt Rath-Germany<br />
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25) Eva Csizmadiz Lajosne-Hungary vs Mikki Ferrugiaro-USA<br />
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26) Jennifer Chasalow Van Benschoten-USA vs Ekaterina Kalinina-Russia<br />
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27 Sharayah Sheldon-USA vs Miriam Cielo Shimon-Israel<br />
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28) Sue Horine-USA vs Misan Tejre-Sweden<br />
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29) Anneta Valious-France vs Lynn Day-United Kingdom<br />
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30) Alexandra Sydorenko -USA vs Katalin Budaine Nagy-Hungary<br />
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31) Rosita Pisarchick-USA vs Helena Tang-Singapore<br />
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I am doomed to losing the first round, but being a trooper, I am putting on my battle gear and will fight to the death. lol<br />
<br />BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-32821073914613862372012-06-24T17:21:00.003-07:002012-06-24T17:21:41.309-07:00Battle of the Beadsmith UpdateSince returning from Bead & Button in Milwaukee and from visiting my family in South Dakota, I've been working on my Battle of the Beadsmith (BOTB) piece. I thought I'd share some sneak preview pictures to show my progress.<br />
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Here's a close up of some of my focal beads:<br />
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Ha Ha! You do know that I can't show you anything before the big reveal of all the entries, right?! Stay tuned for future progress pictures. ;D<br />
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Pieces from 80 bead artists from around the world will be sent to The Beadsmith (sponsor of this big event) on or before July 10. Many have finished their pieces, but I'm still working on mine.<br />
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If you would like to meet the artists and see some extraordinary examples of their beadwork, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/389363154433571/397005160336037/?comment_id=397973583572528&notif_t=group_comment_reply#!/groups/274053372682035/">click here</a>. The actual contest entries will not be shown until after July 10.<br />
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<br />BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-44503113055935113322012-06-01T11:39:00.000-07:002012-06-01T11:39:22.815-07:00How a Customer Used one of my Dichroic Glass CabsJust a quick post to show off how a customer used one of my dichroic glass cabs to create a custom ordered necklace. The creator is Joan Fine of <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jfinedesign">JFine Design on Etsy</a></strong>.<br />
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I love how she picks up the flashes of color in the dichroic glass cab with the Swarovski crystals around the chain.</div>
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Special thanks to Joan for allowing me to use her picture. </div>BeadsForeverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723124857282677526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378544435065272200.post-66508814034438850812012-05-21T09:39:00.000-07:002012-05-21T09:39:10.358-07:002012 Battle of the BeadsmithAnd so it begins - The 2012 Battle of the Beadsmith! You say, "What in the world is a Beadsmith Battle?!"<br />
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This is the first (and hopefully annual) beadweaving battle for beaders from around the world. The battle was the brainstorm of mastermind Steven Weiss of <a href="http://www.beadsmith.com/"><strong>the Beadsmith/ Helby company</strong></a>. They distribute beads and beading supplies to bead stores all over the globe. What better way to inspire the love of beads than getting 80 beaders from around the world to create some beading masterpieces? </div>
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If you are on facebook, you can read more about this contest and get to know the participants as well as see some fabulous beadwork <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/274053372682035/"><strong>HERE</strong></a>.</div>
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While the name implies a fierce fight to the finish, it is really a celebration of beads and beaders everywhere. The 80 participants from twenty-two different countries have been paired up with another beader (names were drawn out of a hat by the Weiss kids). All participants will secretly create a beading masterpiece (gulp!!) and send pictures to the Beadsmith in early July. The judges (all participants, plus an extra panel of judges) will choose between the two matched participants. So in the first round, 40 beaders will be eliminated. The remaining 40 beaders will then be matched in pairs and voting will eliminate 20 of these. And so on until only the champion remains standing. What a proud moment that will be for the last beader standing!! </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Miriam Cielo Shimon<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eliana Maniero</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guzialia Reed<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Russia:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Irina Chikineva</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nella Moskvichjova</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Julia Turova</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alla Maslennikova</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Olga Shumilova</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ekaterina Kalinina</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marina Nosova</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Sweden:<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Misan Tejre</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nausikaa Dahllof</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anna Lindell<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Singapore:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Ukraine:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Katherine Gezey</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>United Kingdom:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jill Thomas</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Lynn Davy<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>USA:</strong> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: xx-small;"> Linda Roberts (me) :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sharayah Sheldon</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nancy Dale</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cynthia Newcomer Daniel</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marsha Wiest Hines</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carol Dean Sharpe</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christina Neit</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sue Horine</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Betty Stephan</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Callie Mitchell</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christian Rodriguez</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kinga Nichols</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mikki Ferrugiaro</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amy Katz</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kassie Inman</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dini Alves</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jennifer Chasalow VanBenschoten</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rosita Pisarchick</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roxan O'brien</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Christine Boyer Maj</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Kathy King<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Susan Brackett</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hannah Rosner</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Terri Richards</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ARachel Nelson Smith</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ulyana Rakcheyeva Seryankina</span></span></div>
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I am fully prepared to do my best and also to be eliminated in the first round. lol </div>
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Stay tuned for future posts about the judges and the piece I will be making.</div>
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