WINNERS WINNERS WINNERS

Hi Everyone!

I guess I should have entitled this Winners Winners for the two lucky people who are going to receive these excellent books. So who are they?  You know I love drum roooolllllllllsssssssssss

The winner of  Creative Beaded Jewelry is, Sandra from Marbella Jewelry Designs

Second drum rrrrrrooooollllllllllll

The winner of Creative Wire Jewelry issssss

Rock Creek Creations!!

Head over to these two blog sites to give a hello and congrats

Have a great day

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

THE SECOND BOOK REVIEW

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Part Two on the Book Review

Hi again Everyone!
The second book that I read through from cover to cover is Creative Beaded Jewelry. This is a beginners book for all types of stinging. However, the finishing touches to each piece is something that all jewelry makers should and must know. I was impressed with how the author, Sigal Buzaglo, put across each detail. Again the photography is excellent! If you want to get serious about your jewelry making, then this is a must have book. There are 9 bracelets, 15 necklaces, 7 earrings and ring patterns. Each one has precise instructions. The amount of knowledge in this book is paramount to your creative endeavors.
Leave a comment for a chance to win this book and the one below.
Both are worth having in your library!
You can purchase this book at Amazon

I love this ring





Hi Everyone!!!

I can not believe that 8 days, a whole week has gone by since I last blogged. Hmmmm two feet to walk on has taken me away from the computer. LOL Really can you blame me???  I have been so very busy, getting ready for an art gallery show, visiting with friends, actually going out of the house with two shoes on and just getting back in the swing of things.

If you follow my blog you will know that Tara Cuskley from Sixth & Springs Books sends me new beading publications to review. I just received two new beading books that I think will enhance some of your beading skills. The other good part of this review, is that I get to give one of each book away to my readers.

Today I will tell you what I think of Creative Wire Jewelry.

I am quite impressed with this book. The author, Ariella Nachson, takes you step by step through basic wire working. With her instructions and the perfect photographs anyone would be able to accomplish the techniques Ariella demonstrates. This book is packed with not only information on wire working and tools but the patterns consist of 14 necklaces, 8 bracelets, 8 earrings, and 7 rings and brooches. Each piece has a specific quality that I don't find in a lot of instructional books. Photographer, Roee Feinburg, took great care in making sure each photo is clear and focused on the item the author is speaking about. There are 144 pages of easy to follow instructions for some very up-to-date designs for jewelry. This is a book that not only inspire you as a jewelry maker but has the impact to make you want to do more.

If you think you would like this book simply leave a comment for a chance to win a copy. If you can't wait you can purchase this book on Amazon

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

A GREAT DAY ON THE COAST

Hi Everyone!

I had a fantastic day yesterday. OK I know it must be a miracle that I would say that living in a place I don't like. However, I am not totally oblivious to my surroundings. LOL Mike and I had to drive over to Bandon, OR. a truly fun and very nice place to visit if you come to the OR coast. There are so many cool shops, and very good places to eat. The weather was in our favor too so that is always a plus.

Also the fact that I can now walk without any discomfort made the day extra special.

Here are a few shots of the Bandon coast line before the sun came out. We do have sun once in a while here.

Have a great day everyone

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

QUIET ON THE FRONT

Hi Everyone!

It seems quiet on the blogging front. I myself have been neglectful of my blog. The sun has been shinning, even though the wind is cold, the sun bring some energy to me. Heyyyy... so much so I am decluttering my house today. OMG!!!  So today I wanted to share some photos of some Oregon coast pictures that I took a few weeks ago. The tide was out and it would have been a great day to wrap up and check the beach, however, I was still in a medical boot and couldn't do that.

Hope all of you are having a great Sunday

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

BEADING DAILY & NICOLE'S BEADBACKING

Hi Everyone!

Today I have the energy and pizzazz of an 18 year old. The herbs I have been using on my foot have completely taken any pain or discomfort away from my foot. Yessss!!!! I can walk full footed, (not favoring my left foot) I can wear SHOES!!!! and I do believe that I can go dancing again in the very near future.

The other thing that has jolted my spirits today is the amazing article Jennifer VanBenschoten, one of the authors of Beading Daily, has posted on the Beading Daily Blog. Thank you so much Jennifer. Ohh the article is under Beading Supplies We Love and yes Jennifer wrote a personal article about Nicole's BeadBacking. I am so glad she likes Nicole's BeadBeading. If you are not a member of Beading Daily then you have been missing out on some of the best beading information, free beading ebooks, and just genuinely nice people.

Head over sign in and leave a comment about Nicole's BeadBacking. Then take the code number below to my Beadwright Etsy store for 25% off EVERYTHING in my store including Nicole's BeadBacking.

The code is the only way to receive the discount at check out.  DOSJD30

Nicole's BeadBacking 12x9 or 9x6 inch sheets

 Handy sample package with all 14 colors in various sizes

Have a very nice day and I can really do a happy dance today :)

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

Natural Desert Agate

Hi Everyone!!

I hope that some of you are having nice, warm, sunny weather. The sun is trying to come out here but the wind, as always is cold. I don't think I will ever get use to this.

So on to happier things. First thanks to all of you who took advantage of my natural agate invitation. Since the response was so big I have now listed some of my Desert Agate in my Beadwright esty store  I may have mentioned that the prices on this type of Agate in on line stores is ridiculously expensive. Each one of my pieces are unique and some have the best shapes and textures and the prices are excellent!

These are perfect for beading of any type.

Hope you are having a great day!

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

NEW PUBLICATIONS BEAD UNIQUE MAGAZINE

Hi Everyone!

I am finally recouped from last Friday's show. Every thing is put away ready for the next show.

Today when I picked up the mail there was my August issue of Bead Unique Magazine. Before I tell you what is inside, I want to share something with you. I have been so very fortunate in my bead art career. I tell people it isn't because I am better than others, it is truly that I am blessed in being able, for the last 45 years, to work at what I love. I was around when Japanese seed beads were NOT the beads of choice, where a beading magazine was unheard of, bead societies had not been formed and, I am sorry to say, copyright was not an issue. Then the late 1980s and early 1990s hit and things started to change fast. The Japanese invented a computer to make the most uniform seed beads on earth. Delicas were called D beads and Lapidary Journal and Bead n Button started the beading magazine whirl wind. The first bead retreat in the US was put on by me and a friend Lisa, in Sandpoint ID. Bead shows started and it just got bigger and bigger and bigger and.... well here we are. I have taught beading classes in 7 states, was the featured bead artist for 3 years at the what is now the MAC museum in Spokane, WA. Mike and I have manufactured beading looms since 1986, I developed Nicole's BeadBacking 22 years ago and I have 4 of my own books published. Not to mention the millions of beads I have worked with. So, I told you all of that to say that even today when I see my bead articles published I get as excited and happy as I did with that very first publication so many years ago.  Thank you Pam Hawkins and Joanna Feller for working so hard to publish such an outstanding beading magazine. This August issue, I think is one of the best. It is bright, full of energy, and balanced perfectly. I love this issue and not just because I have two articles in it. If you don't get Bead Unique Magazine sent to your house then head over to where ever you buy magazines and pick this one up. It is FABULOUS!!! And yes I am excited to see my name and my pieces in print.

Pam Hawkins in not only editor in chief she also takes all the photographs herself.

Ohhh part of my Elegant Punk series

 I think the pacific ocean had my eye this day. LOL

Happy Monday Everyone!

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

REEDSPORT SHOW A GREAT SUCCESS

Hi Everyone!

Yesterday was so warm and sunny and not much wind at all. The perfect day for our Reedsport art gallery show. Today it's raining. uuhhhgggg...

However, the energy from yesterday still lingers. We all had such a good time and made a few bucks in the process. My classes are filling up fast so if you are in the area and want a beading class from me, Nicole, then come by call the Mind Power Art gallery and sign up 417 Fir Avenue Reedsport, OR 97467-1426

(541) 271-2485

I made a display of my more traditional pieces and the response was beyond fabulous so I now have a drum making class set up as well. If you are interested in learning how to make your own traditional drum call the art gallery.

Now for the show. Nothing says it better than photos.

A shout out thank you to my Florence friends who showed up to make the day even better.

Click on the photos to see the close ups

So here is Sarah Holden's space.

She designs and creates amazing structural pieces.

Kelly Angeley's art can't compare the word amazing again.

Charmain Pesnell is by far the silver smith and dicro star

And altho I have photos of my space I didn't get one of me. daahhhh

This is my La Loba and Dragon all done in the Huichol style of beading. The Dragon was done in 1995/96 and stands 5 feet tall. The La Loba I use as my avatar

 Lots of jewelry

 A few bottles, books and Ava my model. LOL

Beaded Gourds

 Drums, pipes turtle shell necklaces awl holders and boxes

 Necklaces and earrings

All of the art on the wall is part of the traveling prison art show. Some really nice pieces.

To say the least I am tried today.

Have a great weekend!

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

IT'S SHOW TIME

Hi Everyone!

The week has been busy as ever. I am show time ready for tomorrow. Just finishing up the last minute details.

So if any of you are in the Florence/Reedsport area be sure to come see me at the Mind Power Art Gallery in Reedsport. It is going to be so much fun!!! My beading pals Kelly Angeley, Charmain Pesnell, and Sarah Holden will be there as well. How can you go wrong with this beading crew?

Hope to see you there!!!

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

MAKING PATTERNS

Hi Everyone!

It is a quiet rainy day here in Florence. I have been getting things ready for my art gallery show on Friday June 17, if any of your are close by be sure to stop in at the Mind Power Art Gallery in Reedsport, OR from noon to 8 PM and say hello.

I have been so busy that I have not shown any of my new patterns that are listed in my Beadwright Bead Coop. There are 70 patterns listed in loom, peyote, 2 drop peyote and 3 drop peyote. So if you are looking for some new patterns then head over there. Remember for every 3 patterns you buy in a single month you get a pattern free!!

Wishing all of you a happy Sunday.

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

NATURAL AGATE FROM THE DESERT

Hi Everyone!

First another complaint with Blogger. Just wish they would get it together. LOL

Now for something nice. My entire life I have picked up rocks, stones, and any other wonder that nature offered up to me. Mike says I am like Lucile Ball in the Movie The Long Long Trailer, where she packs it full of rocks. So with that tidbit shared, while I lived in the AZ desert the beautiful desert agate was everywhere. I collected boxes of them. The locals call them "moon rocks" In the early 1990's I incorporated them in all kinds of beading. Now some 20 years later that raw and natural stone is in the main stream. I noticed that FMG is selling it for an exorbitant price. OMG!!! Part of my beading last week was with a piece of my agate. I am selling some of my agate but I am NOT listing it on etsy if you would like some email me. Believe me my price is WAY less than FMG.

Also if you are on the OR coast on June 17, then make your way to Reedsport. The Mind Power Art Gallery is sponsoring a show for the huge chain saw art festival. I have arranged for me, Nicole Campanella, Kelley Angeley, Charmain Pesnell, and Sarah Holded to show and sell our bead art. There will be other artists there as well. Free demos, and food. This will be June 17 from noon to 8Pm. I also have classes set up there every weekend so if you are coming to the cost contact me for sign up. Come join in the fun!!!

Now for eye candy.

Contact me if you are interested in Natural Agate

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright

GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS GOOD NEWS

Hi Everyone!!!

Yiippeeeeeee and hurrraaayyyy!!!! I just got home form seeing the foot doctor and yessssssss!!! My foot is 99% healed. I can now wear shoes instead of shoe. LOL The bone healing machine worked, staying off my foot for 4 months worked, and wearing that huge heavy medical boot worked. My foot is weak and needs some TLC over the next 6 months but I can now walk. What a relief. Dancing anyone????? OK OK maybe in a few months.

The other good news is my winner for last months comment contest. Shaiha's Ramblings was chosen from the cyber hat. She will get free beads sent to her. Check out her blog and say hi.

You could be the next winner. Simply leave comments. The more comments you leave the more chances you have at winning.

I am off to walk through my house.........with shoes on................

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art

Nicole/Beadwright