Let Me Introduce - Christine Burgess

It all started with a simple Etsy convo. Chris contacted me to let me know that she liked my "Going Green" bracelet and had added it to her favorites which she has posted on her blog. So of course I had to check out her blog - Chris' Comments - which was a very pleasant experience!

The first thing that greeted me was a beautiful picture of where Chris lives in Florida. Isn't this beautiful? I know I could create in that setting!

Chris creates mosaics and she has started sharing the process on her blog. You can read part 1 by clicking here. She also has an Etsy shop called Memories in Mosaics where she displays her work. Here's one example called "Garden Harvest Mosaic."

Her work is beautiful and I can't wait to read the next part of her "how to" series on her blog.

I believe Chris found me because I joined a new Etsy team called HAFteam (Handmade Artists Forum Team) which I'm just getting familiar with. More to come about this new team!

Thanks, Chris, for your convo. It's been a pleasure meeting you.

Red, White and Beadweaving Sale-e-Bration!

The 1000Markets Beadweaving Emporium Market (BEM) is gearing up for a July 4th Firecracker SALE-e-BRATION!

Many of the shops that are members of The Beadweaving Emporium (BEM) market at 1000 Markets have teamed together and are planning a fantastic 4th of July SHOPPER-TUNITY SALE in their shops. Items on sale will be designated by their SALE-A-BRATION badge; some shops will have selected items and others may have every item in their shop on sale.

Participating beadweaving shops will be:

1. CigarboxBeads...................Marilyn

2. BeadsForever....................Linda

3. NossubGallery..................Ana

4. KeepsakeTreasures.........Tanya

5. Enchantedbeads...............Ileana

6. SilverDragonCreations....Patricia

7. ConlinsCreations..............Amanda

8. BeadazzledofOregon........Dini

9. RachelesOriginals.............Rachele

10. LittleStoneDesign...........Cheryl

11. GoodRiverGallery...........Hannah

Be sure to check out each and every designated shop for outstanding handmade items and generous sale prices! Look for the SALE-e-BRATION badge in the participating shops for their SALE ITEMS.

Below is your own invitation to join us at BEM anytime the first week of July in our own Independence Celebration. Use the scissors to cut out this reminder ~ Shop right here at home!

RED, WHITE and BEADWEAVING SALE-e-BRATION!

DATES: July 1 through July 8th, 2009

WHERE: http://www.1000markets.com/groups/bem

WHAT: unique and creative beadwoven art

HINT: shop early for the holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and more!

Bead Giveaway Contest

Bead Giveaway Contest Reminder!

Okay, so the contest ends TODAY - Friday, June 12th, but you still have time to enter - until midnight tonight. Check out http:/silverparrotdesigns.blogspot.com for more details. Click here to read the wonderful logic behind this big givaway. This is one wonderful woman who can give away beads!

If I'm honest, I really don't want anyone else to enter because I want to win all the loot for myself, but we gotta follow the rules!

Here's some concrete evidence of what a LARGE pile of beads you can win and what a great opportunity it will be for someone. See how the entire cardboard box is overflowing? Free Beads - WHEEEEE!

A closer look at the FREE BEADS!

In this pic you can see lots of cube beads, large delica beads, some Czech glass black cat beads and a whole bag of black hex-cut seed beads.

Pretty cloisonne beads and large pink fiberoptic oval beads. Also, a baggie of clear/pink Czech firepolish ovals in the upper left corner.

Some green size 10 delicas and some Miyuki pink/amber triangle beads.

Getting into the blues and greens here: A strand of blue lace agate graduated rondelles and barrels, some green cube beads, green/clear Czech glass flowers and a green stone star.

Some mini bugle beads and a pink rhodonite donut peeking out in the center of the picture.

In this bag? A strand of genuine emerald oval beads.

And this is just a taste of what is in the box.

So, get out there and post on your blogs and leave a link in the comments on Silver Parrot's Blog before midnight on Friday, June 12th, to be entered!

Need a Good Laugh?

If you need a good laugh, check out the Etsy Beadweavers (EBW) blog to view the 21 entries into the June beadweaving challenge entitled "Humor."

If you click on the item in the list below the mosaic you will be taken to the Etsy Shop listing of each entrant where you can read about how each artist came to create these fun pieces of jewelry. Please visit the Etsy Beadweavers Blog and VOTE for your favorite June 9th through the 15th!

1. Adios Pollo - BeadazzledofOregon

2. HOUSE for RENT with Garden View - enchantedbeads

3. Jolly Jester - ArtfulAr

4. WEED Necklace - HauteIceBeadwork

5. Riot of Color Sparkly Rope Necklace - roseworksjewelry

6. Curly Black Rock Bacelet - SpringColors

7. inside jokes - thebeadedlily

8. Clown Fish Join the Carnival - beadsandblooms

9. Where's Waldo - Oops... I Mean Where's Lizard - fashionsfrome

10. Tartan Scottie Dog beaded cuff - Crownrosegems

11. Gone Fishing---Cat and fish bracelet - vanishingpearl

12. HERE'S LOOKIN' AT YOU Blown Glass Eye Pendant Set - caraway

13. Curiosity killed the Toilet Paper - LiciaBeads

14. Where Is My UFO - binkaminka

15. NOT My Mother - PfordCustomJewelry

16. Money doesn't grow on trees Necklace - CieloDesign

17. Harlequin - Free Form Beaded Cuff - ThreeFatesDesign

18. Punch-Line Bracelet - FrancescasFancy

19. Pond Frog Bracelet - savoystudio

20. Harlequin - jmackgems

I've already voted. Please join me in selecting your favorite humorous creation.