2012 Battle of the Beadsmith - my entry revealed!

Now that the first round of the 2012 Battle of the Beadsmith is under way

I can finally reveal my entry.

A Nomad's Journey 

The large metal focal piece as well as the metal charms at the bottom were actually from a necklace I bought specifically to pull apart for this piece.

I had already decided that I was going to use the main cabochon and the metal component underneath it so when I saw the necklace I knew I had to have it to deconstruct!

I've used brass beads, seed beads, lapis and coral beads and the cabochons are made by an Australian clay artist, Natalie Fletcher-Jones, at Peruzi.

Voting is now underway and although I am  not confident I will get past Round 1, I can't wait to see the results.

If you haven't already treated yourself to a visit to the Battle of the Beadsmith Facebook page then be sure to pop on over and take a look at all of the entries... a whopping 80 of them!

Just click here and you will see that the photos are organised into "battles".

Enjoy!

Happy beading!

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2012 Battle of the Beadsmith - DONE!!

I finally managed to get my Battle of the Beadsmith piece finished, photographed and emailed for entry with 2 days remaining!

What a huge relief...I am still trying to figure out how I ended up being so organised getting my entry in with two days to spare!

Unfortunately we aren't allowed to share photos of our pieces yet, I think not until at least all of the 80 or more entries have been received, so to wet your appetite

here's a sneaky peek at my piece.

Don't get too excited though...there isn't a lot I can show you!

What I can share with you is:

1. The piece is called A Nomad's Journey

2. It features 3 handmade clay cabochons

3. It also has some brass components

4. And lots of seed beads!

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A big thanks to Steven Weiss for pulling this competition together.

There is chitter chatter that there will be a competition in 2013 but for now I will reflect back on my groovy badge Steven created for me to promote the competition.

Happy beading!

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Sharing is Caring

I've discussed online shopping carts before... you know the deal... you see lots of lovely things you want so you put them in your shopping cart until you finally succumb to that need.

Well I have had a few pendants from Golem Studio sitting in my shopping cart for some time now.

If you haven't checked out Golem Studio, Vladislav Ivanov and Kremena Ivanova from Bulgaria make the most beautiful clay pieces I have seen in some time.

I first became aware of their pieces through Triz Designs as she uses a lot of the pieces in her stunning cuffs (thanks Triz!).

I love their designs, the vibrant rich colours, the impeccable workmanship... everything about them!

I decided it was time to empty my cart and send those pendants on a trip to Australia!

So I bought not one.. not two but 11 of these gorgeous clay creations!

I figure they are just like handbags...a girl can never have too many!

Check out what I now proudly own!

I am now in a very happy place surrounded by beautiful clay creations!

If you haven't checked out Golem Studio then pop on over and take a look.

I am not associated with them nor am I am being paid for this post... 

I just figure when you find an online company that offers great, friendly service in addition to beautiful handmade pieces then it's worth sharing with your crafty friends.

As my little man says

"Sharing is Caring"

Enjoy!

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