Wednesday, December 31, 2008

The Best 2009

Tonight as I think about the last year and wondering how the heck it flew by so quickly. It came to me that with all the valleys Mike and I experienced this last year we truly are very lucky. I sometimes get so involved in my own little space in this world that I forget to say thank you. So this year of 2009 my "resolution" is to remember to say thanks and to show more acts of kindness, especially to strangers. If we all passed on a kindness each day just think how nice the world would become. So thank you, to all of you who have blessed my life with your kindness, your laughter, your support, and your love. May this year be the best for all of us.

Many Blessings

Nicole, Mike and the Beadwright Team.


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Nicole/Beadwright

Friday, December 26, 2008

I LOVE ARTFIRE!!!!

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As some of you know I have opened a new store with ArtFire. I must tell you that over the past 12 years of being on line I have been with more than several auction/selling sites. I look for several things before I join and have made some mistakes in my search. The first thing, for me, must be an easy to use site with functions that don't drive me crazy. Well Art Fire is that kind of site. I listed a few things last week and today decided I should fill up the store. To my happy surprise there is a new feature on ArtFire for sale items. You put in the percentage off, the start and end date, and ArtFire takes care of it for you. I LOVE THIS FEATURE!!!! What a time saver. So if you have not been to ArtFire please head on over. I know you will enjoy it as much as I do both as a buyer and a seller. I am looking for at least 10 of you lovely people to sign up under the $7.00 level using my Beadwright name as a referral and you will receive an awesome gift from me. So click on the logo above and go sign up!!!! You must hurry though this promotion ends Dec 31, 2008.






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Nicole/Beadwright

Friday, December 19, 2008

Another ABSteam Giveawy Winner

My week is up for the Artisan Beaders Street Team Giveaway and the winner is.......Heidi from Digital Misfits. Congratulations! Take a few minutes to check out her blog.
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Nicole/Beadwright

Valerie Aharoni

I wanted everyone to check out Valerie's blog and online stores. By the way she is also the grand prize winner of the Bead Star 2008 bead contest. Check out all of her beautiful art
http://valerieaharoni.com

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

I Have A NEW Store

I have a new store and it is on Art Fire. I have looked at several of the new on line store sites and I must say that I find Art Fire right up there with the best. Easy to maneuver and a great price scale. If you join now there is a lifetime pricing. I am just getting items listed but take a few minutes to visit my new store and check out Art Fire. When you join please give me credit for recommending you. My store user name is of course Beadwright. I will be having a huge sale starting Jan. 1 2009 at both my Art Fire and etsy stores so book mark both sites and mark your calendar. You will not want to miss this one.

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Nicole/Beadwright

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

My Rings Have Arrived!


If you follow my blog you know a few weeks ago I was the lucky winner of not one but two beautiful rings created by Daniel Proulx of SteamPunks Rings. Well I have to tell you that they go above and beyond my expectations. The workwoman ship is excellent!! The fit perfect and very comfortable to ware. If you are looking for unique gifts head over to Daniel's.

Thank you so much Daniel.

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Nicole/Beadwright

Monday, December 15, 2008

It is my Turn for the Giveaway


Ok so it is my turn for the Artisan Beaders Giveaway. If you would like a chance at winning this awesome necklace then head over to my team's blog. Just click on the photo. Good luck.
Also check out all of the winners that we have had so far.

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Nicole/Beadwright

Friday, December 12, 2008

Artisan Beaders Giveaway

I will admit I have been behind in showing off some fantastic art from my team's giveaway. However, this week is Jael, one of the finest Polymer artists around. She has offered this beautiful pendant bead. Click on the link for all the details on how to win this unique bead.Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

A Good Word

Sometimes we just need a few good words to get us back on track. I found these and wanted to share them with all of you. He is one of my favorite authors and isn't it true.

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
Mark Twain


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Nicole/Beadwright

Monday, December 8, 2008

The Spreader of Love

What a great way to start my week. Brenda from Brenda's Jewelry Box added me to her list for this award. Before I tell you who I have passed this award on to and the rules. I would like to tell you some things about Brenda. She resides in the Spokane Valley, a place I am very familiar with. I wish I had known her before I moved away from there just a bit over a year ago. Brenda has a fantastic artist eye for color and design. She truly creates from her heart. Her jewelry can be seen and purchased at Brenda's Jewelry Box. She has some fine pieces at great prices. So if you need a necklace for that Christmas dress you plan to wear or a gift for your best friend head over to Brenda's she just may have what you are looking for.
Here are the rules to spread the love!
(1) Post a copy of the award on your blog post. (2) Mention who gave you the award. (3) Pass the award on to 6 others. (4) Leave a message on their blog letting them know the honor has been bestowed upon them
Here are my choices
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Nicole/Beadwright

Sunday, December 7, 2008

This weeks beading

This week has been a bit difficult. lupus decided to try and take over. Haaaa it didn't win this time either. So beading was put on the back burner for a bit. When I could see straight and move my hands this is what I came up with. Just seem like coming out of the fog. Hope you enjoy it.


Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Saturday, December 6, 2008

CHRISTMAS BLING SALE

Hi. This sure is a busy time of year for everyone, me included. However, I did take an evening to drive around my town of Florence to see all the wonderful Christmas lights and some pretty amazing decorations. All the lights made me think of "bling" so from now until Dec 31, 2008 all the shinny bling in my Beadwright etsy store is on sale. Any Crystals, fire polish or shinny beads will be %10 off. Plus you will get free shipping!!!! Just fill your cart with all the things you need and want, at check out click on "OTHER" that will allow me to send you a discounted invoice. Be sure to click on "OTHER" that is the only way to receive the Christmas Bling Sale. Here are a few of the items available.



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Nicole/Beadwright

Monday, December 1, 2008

Bead Trends Magazine


For me it doesn't matter how many times I am published. Over the past 16 years I have been fortunate to actually make part of my living as a free lance writer for the beading, gourd, and other art magazines. Bead Trends is a lovely magazine/book that not only takes their style a step above but also brings to life the items they publish. December 2008 I am honored to have my Galaxy Necklace on pages 92, 93, and 94. I am very pleased that they used my graphic
s as well. You can purchase my Galaxy Necklace in a kit through my Beadwright etsy store. It contains everything you will need including needle and thread. Oh, and don't forget that everything is still %50 off until midnight pacific time tonight. Read the instructions at the top of my shop to get the discount. http://beadwright.etsy.com/

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Nicole/Beadwright

WINNERS FOR NOVEMBER

Yesss it is always nice to contact the winners of my free bead contests. The first one from my website http://nicolecampanella.com has been a very active contest for several years now. Simply answer the silly question and you may be the winner. This month from the website is Beverle Sweitzer, she will receive a pair of 12mm Swarovski Rivoli crystals. My contest on this blog is to simply make a comment. The more comments you make the better chance of winning. Your name goes into our cyber hat and once a month a name is drawn. This month it is Joanna Dicioccio from http://beaderjojo.blogspot.com/ What does she win. Ahhhh it is a surprise. All the wins from the blog is a secrete until you open the package. So leave some comments and answer the question from my Beadwright website and you could be a winner as well.

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Nicole/Beadwright