Be the First to Get Your Bag On

I have been waiting all week for the UPS to bring the bags for my campaign on Copyright and ethics. Hurrraayyy they came in and I have started printing. Be the first to show that you agree, follow, and will stand up for copyright law and ethics. This is an all cotton tote bag that measures 15 1/2 inches long by 15 inches wide. Big enough to carry your beads and supplies to your next bead meeting. Show those around you that you stand for the rights of all artists. Go to my etsy store to purchase this awesome tote http://beadwright.etsy.com/ or contact me directly by leaving a comment on this post. The bag is just $8.00

By the way all proceeds from this bag will go to the promotion and education of copyright and ethics.

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Nicole/Beadwright

Copyright is for all of us

I have always known the basics of copyright law. However, in my studying I have learned that as vast a subject as it is, the rules are clear and concise. Over the past 5 months I have heard time and time again people saying that it is a, "fine line" or "Copyright is a fuzzy subject" It is NOT. It is written out clear and to the point. As promised I will be printing information on copyright and ethics,with the permission of course. Tonight I would like to start by showing you what Wikipedia has printed. This is a copyright free article and can be read here in it's totality. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyrights

Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by governments, giving the creator of an original work of authorship exclusive rights to control its distribution, usually for 70 years after the author's death, after which the work enters the public domain. Generally, it is "the right to copy", but usually provides the author with other rights as well, such as the right to be credited for the work, to determine who may adapt the work to other forms, who may perform the work, who may financially benefit from it, and other, related rights. It is an intellectual property form (like the patent, the trademark, and the trade secret) applicable to any expressible form of an idea or information that is substantive and discrete. Copyright was initially conceived as a way for governments in Europe to restrict printing; the contemporary intent of copyright is to promote the creation of new works by giving authors control of and profit from them.
Copyright has been internationally standardized, lasting between fifty to a hundred years from the author's death, or a finite period for anonymous or corporate authorship; some jurisdictions have required formalities to establishing copyright, most recognize copyright in any completed work, without formal registration. Generally, copyright is enforced as a civil matter, though some jurisdictions do apply criminal sanctions.
Most jurisdictions recognize copyright limitations, allowing "fair" exceptions to the author's exclusivity of copyright, and giving users certain rights. The development of the Internet, digital media, computer network technologies, such as peer-to-peer filesharing, have prompted reinterpretation of these exceptions, introduced new difficulties in enforcing copyright, and inspired additional challenges to copyright law's philosophic basis. Simultaneously, businesses with great economic dependence upon copyright have advocated the extension and expansion of their copy rights, and sought additional legal and technological enforcement.

This last sentence also includes the traditional cultural expressions. http://tlc.usm.maine.edu/documents/Sturrock.pdf

Copyright effects us all.


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Nicole/Beadwright

My Ramblings

In 1995 I purchased my first computer. It was a huge step for me. I have always said, " I was born in the wrong century." I am a natural girl who spent years living in the woods, remote, from what was the norm. So.... the people close to me at time were all very surprised that I would even consider something as modern as a computer. I have to tell you it was as if I was born to be connected up. That first computer lasted me about 3 years and when it was time for a new one I was so excited. Getting to upgrade, add new programs and just having something move across the Internet with the speed of the day. I enjoyed putting in all my data and exploring the new gadgets. I don't know what has happened to that person. Yesterday I "had" to get a new computer. My old Compaq was just not keeping up it's part of the bargain. I am very lucky to live in a place that has one of the best computer guys around, Bret, he also owns Coast Computers. I held off buying a new computer because of Vista. I just don't like it and it would not like my old printers. Bret, only uses XP when building new computers and he is very reasonable with his pricing. So here I sit with the very high speed brand new computer and thinking of all the work I have to do to get it the way I want it. It doesn't seem to be fun any more to upload and link up and put in the files I need from my old computer. Has a life with computers just become another mundane thing in my, (our) lives? I hope not. For me it is a time issue. I don't have time to upload things I already have on my old computer. That just seems so odd to me now, the girl who once didn't even care about time as I walked through the woods and lived remote.

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Nicole/Beadwright

ABSTEAM GIVE AWAY

This week, the lovely Meri of Elbit Enterprises is giving away an adorable flower brooch! With purple and green, this brooch can transition with you through the seasons. The flower itself measures 1.5 inches wide, and the entire brooch measures 3 inches wide and 2.5 inches tall.

Go here to http://artisanbeaders.blogspot.com/the free absteam give away




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Hurraayyy I am in an etsy treasury

Thanks to Vicki of Vickiorion Designs be sure to stop by her etsy store.

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Nicole/Beadwright

Looking for the perfect gift???

If you are already doing your Christmas shopping and need something special then please visit the Artisan Beaders Street Team Holiday Gift Guide. You will find a wide selection of the most beautiful beaded jewelry and even some supplies for that bead artist in your life. Be sure to book mark the site and check back often. There are 20 different stores to visit and new items are added often. Come shop with us!!!!

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My Team has a Winner

As most of you know I belong to the Artisan Beaders Street Team, "absteam." Well we are giving things away. Our first weeks give away winner is Natalie from Adore by Nat she won a beautiful pair of earrings made by our own Patty of Broken TeePee Designs. Be sure to stop in and see Patty and all of her gorgeous handcrafted jewelry.

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IT'S A GIVE AWAY

Hi all.

I have to tell you that I think I belong to the best group on etsy!!! OK, so you all feel the same about the groups you belong to. However, there is a bond with the all of the ladies in my Artisan Beaders Street Team, (absteam) that I believe will last the rest of our lives. We are so active that if we actually lived close to one another we would have to form our own country. LOL! One of the many things we are doing right now is a "Give Away"!!! It is so easy to join in and maybe be the winner. So head over to our blog and see what is going on . http://artisanbeaders.blogspot.com

Patty of Broken Teepee Designs has the first Give Away and you will not want to miss out on these gorgeous Bon Bon earrings!!

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Nicole/Beadwright

Thanks SuzieQ

Thanks to SuzieQ from the Beadweavers Team, I now know how to keep blog posts at the top of the page. Soooo easy. Check out her comment below and visit her site at

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KEEP THE COMMENTS COMING ON ETHICS

I am trying not to post so as to keep the Ethics post at the top. If there is a trick to doing that some one please let me know
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Nicole/Beadwright

MY GOOD FRIEND KELLY ANGELEY

Hi all.
My very good friend, Kelly Angeley, who just happens to be an excellent bead artist, ha who else would I hang out with. Has a free pattern on Beading Daily. Check it out! Beading Daily

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Nicole/Beadwright

AMERICAN GOURD SOCIETY

The first time any of my designs were published was in 1990. An exhilarating thrill of excitement ran through my entire body. To see the words, "By Nicole Campanella" in print was pretty sweet. Over the years I have been very fortunate, along with some hard work, to have my designs published in six different magazines, several gallery books, online zines, and four of my own books. Now I mention this to say that the excitement of being published has never left me. I still get happy chills that run down my spine. It is so with this excellent publication from the American Gourd Society. I am so impressed with the quality of this magazine and honored that the editors have chosen to use two of my beaded gourd instructions. Each person that I have been in contact with through the American Gourd Society, have gone above and beyond to accommodate me. I thank them for that and for the continuing effort for their organization and magazine. So now take some time to visit The American Gourd Society

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Nicole/BeadwrighT

I'VE BEEN TAGGED !!!

One of my favorite games when I was a kid, so this is fun for me. My good friend Triz tagged me. Now you must know that she is one of the finest people and artists I know. Check out her blog and her beautiful beaded art. http://triz-beadingmania.blogspot.com/

Now here is how the tag game works;
1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog. 2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird. 3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog. 4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Hmmmm seven facts about myself?
1. Well Iwas born in Sacramento, CA. Way back then in the 1950's it was a fun and exciting place to grow up. All 5 of my younger brothers and sister would follow me everywhere I went. Sometimes that was OK sometimes not. We had some adventures though. It was a time where kids had the freedom to play out side all day long and not feel threatened. We did have some fun times.
2. I have two children. Troy, my son is now 39 years old with three kids of his own. My daughter April, is 36 married to a Staff Sargent in the US Marines. My grand kids ages are 17, 15, and 6.
3. I love moving. No not the packing part, however, I am a true nomad at heart. For me driving into a new place early in the morning to see the town before any one is up is very exciting. You can see things you don't normally see when there is traffic and people moving about.
4. I have been an artist my whole life. Starting with oil paints in my Nanny's studio.
5. I am a crack shot with a pistol, riffle and a long bow.
6. I love to watch scary movies.
7. Halloween is my most favorite holiday.

I am tagging the following cyber-pals hope they don't mind.
1. http://vickiorion.blogspot.com/2008/10/vintage-glass-beads.html
2. http://shinyadornments.com/wordpress/?p=184
3' http://jaelsjewels.blogspot.com/
4. http://designsbycori.blogspot.com/2008/10/turquoise-cabochon-with-copper.html
5. http://brendasjewelrybox.blogspot.com/2008/10/look-at-artisan-beaders.html
6.http://fivetoninedesign.blogspot.com/
7. http://maugustawoodland.com/

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Nicole/Beadwright

Time

When I was a young girl my Nanny would tell me that when you get older time goes by faster. Well, when you are little you have no idea what that statement even means, much less how time can move any faster when a minute is a minute and hour is an hour. Yesterday my husband, Michael, walked up to me gave me a kiss and with awe in his voice said, "Do your realize that we have been together 27 years?" This month we are celebrating our 27th anniversary and as I have been wandering back in time remembering the adventures we have shared, my Nanny's words hit home. Time does just fly by and one day you wake up to realize that all of those day, months, and years are gone. We are celebrating 27 years together and although it has been a roller coaster ride my hope is that Michael has as many good memories of those years as I do. It feels important to me to make every day count, to love each day, and to make sure those I care about know it.

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Nicole/Beadwright

More sharing

Here is another share for you. This photo was very difficult to take with all the Swarovski crystals. Hope it shows up OK.








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Coral and Lava Beads

I have been told that I don't share as much as I should. Nooooo not with helping other bead artists with how-tos or technique assistance via email. It is with sharing my finished pieces. There are two reasons for this. The first is that a lot of my finished items are going to magazines for publication so those pieces can not be published on line. The other reason is that a good number of my bead jewelry and art are commissioned and sold before I have time to take a photo. With that being said I have been making pieces just for the blog and to show a bit of the different types of bead art I enjoy creating. Here is the first of many. I hope........ I was speaking to my good friend, Kelly Angeley, on the phone when I told her I thought coral and lava beads would make a rich piece. This is how it ended up. Hope you enjoy it.





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WINNERS WINNERS WINNERS

Hello everyone. Today I have the winner of our blog comment contest. It works like this. You leave a comment on any of my posts and your name goes into our cyber hat. At the end of the month a member of the Beadwright team, not me, pulls a name. That person wins FREE BEADS!!! The more you comment the better chance you have to win, as is the case with Vicki from Orion designs. Congratulations Vicki I will be receiving your free surprise bead win shortly. I think the beads are perfect for what you create. Hope you like them.

Beadwright also holds a monthly free contest to win free beads on the Beadwright web site. Simply answer the question correctly and you could win free beads. The winner for September is Angela Page. She won a bag of 50 4mm Mother of Pearl beads. You can win too just go to
http://nicolecampanella.com/ and click on contest.

Now leave a comment so you can have a chance at next months free beads!!!!!

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Nicole/Beadwright

CHECK OUT MY GROUP ABSTEAM

Hi everyone! I am so excited about the on-line group I am in. We are the Artisan Beaders Street Team. "absteam" We are a small group of 18 talented women. Small but mighty!!!! We truly work as a team. People taking on what they excel in and the rest helping out where they can. As a team we all get a voice and then a vote. The vote was unanimous to create a second blog to showcase our art for the holiday season. Take a look at absteam gift guide. And remember us for your holiday shopping!




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Nicole/Beadwright

BOOKS N KITS ALL ON SALE!!!!!!

OHHHHH is it a book and kit sale. For the month of October all of my beading instructional books and kits are on sale in my etsy store. The prices are already changed from 20% to 50% off. I will be adding new beading kits all month so check back often. This also includes my Gourd kit. OH yes!!!! What a better way to make that fall center piece for your table or to have around the fire place. OK so you don't have a fireplace, a beaded gourd is the prefect piece of art for any room in the house. Check it out!!!! go to http://beadwright.etsy.com/ These make great gifts for the beader in your life, including yourself!!!!

Here are just a few of the books available at a discount for this month only!!!

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Nicole/Beadwright