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.


Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Friday, December 26, 2008

I LOVE ARTFIRE!!!!

Register on ArtFire.com'>

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.






Bead with Honor and Integrity
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.
Bead with Honor and Integrity
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.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
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.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
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.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
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


Bead with Honor and Integrity
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
Bead with Honor and Integrity
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.



Bead with Honor and Integrity
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/

Bead with Honor and Integrity
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.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Still Time for the %50 off sale


My Black Friday to Cyber Monday sale is in full swing so hurry over to my Beadwright etsy store. Everything I mean Everything is %50 off. All you have to do is put your items in your shopping cart and at check out click on "OTHER" I will then send you the discounted invoice. It is that easy. Here are a few of the kits I just listed.




Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Thanksgiving

Wow we had the best Thanksgiving ever. Drove over to my mom's for a great visit and to our good friend's house for a fantastic dinner, laughter, and just a good time. While there I received an email from Daniel of Steampunk Rings. Hurrraaaayyyyyy I was a winner of one of her beautiful rings. I am so excited!!!!! Her rings are so unique and beautifully made. I will post a photo when I receive it. In the meantime be sure to visit her site.


Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

NEW JEWELRY THIS FOR THIS WEEK


Hi all. This has been a busy week. I am in a bracelet mode. It is sometimes difficult for me to make bracelets because I have such small wrists. Doesn't leave much design space. However, I feel like this is bracelet season so here is one for me. Then comes the necklace. Purples and Lavenders have been everywhere for me so here is a mix of both. Hope you enjoy them.



Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

BLACK FRIDAY SALE !!!!!!

Every one has a Black Friday sale. It is tradition. Here at Beadwright we wanted to make this years sale even better. Better than last year, better for you, and better for our economy. So starting Friday Nov 28 at 12:01 Am Pacific time EVERYTHING in our Beadwright etsy store is a huge %50 off. That's right I said %50 off. That is beads, Swarovski, books, looms, Czech beads, fire polish anything in our store is %50 off. I will be adding more items Sunday. The will last through Monday Dec 1. So hurry up make your list for all the things you need and want. When you check out click on "OTHER" this will allow me to send you a discounted invoice. There is no other way to receive the %50 off. Have fun shopping!!!!
Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Legend of the Pickle Ornament

I realize it is the day before Thanks Giving, however, I thought I would post this German legend to give you time to find your own pickle ornament. The story goes like this. The pickle is the sign of good luck and was the last ornament placed on the Christmas tree. On Christmas morning the first child to find the pickle ornament received an extra gift from St. Nicholas. This encouraged the children to appreciate all the beautiful ornaments on the tree instead of rushing in to just open the gifts left from Santa Clause. I like this!

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Monday, November 24, 2008

Giveaways Giveaways

There are a lot of "Giveaways" going on these days. I will admit it is a good way to promote and everyone loves free things. There are two Giveaways that I would like all of you to partake in. The first one is with a group I belong with Artisan Beaders Street Team "absteam"
Members of absteam donated the gifts and each week some one wins check it out it is very cool!!!

The second Giveaway if from one of our absteam members, Sue of SignatureSterling. To get all of the details on how to win these beautiful earrings click on her link.
Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole Campanella/Beadwright

Sunday, November 23, 2008

SteamPunk

Hi everyone, if you follow my blog you know how much I love Steampunk art. Several months ago I discovered a wonderful Steampunk artist, Daniel Proulx. Her style, technique, and workmanship is some of the finest I have seen. I am sure you will agree once you have visited her blog and etsy store. CatherinetteRings.etsy.com Stop by to visit Daneil and be sure to tell her that Nicole from Beadwright sent you.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Monday, November 17, 2008

Beading Bracelets





Here it is Monday again. I am not sure where the days go or why they go by so quickly. However, for me if I didn't have art and the art of beading I think I would be board out of my mind. The last few weeks I have been creating large pieces for several galleries. To break away from these pieces I have been making bracelets. They are fast and easy to make and takes me out of the standing position for the larger bead pieces. So here are the two latest bracelets. The Peyote bracelet is what call my "ugly" bracelet. You know, you find beads that look great together, then as you bead you say, "What was I thinking?" I must also say though, that my "ugly" bracelet has become my most favorite and I get a lot of ohhhs n aahhhss over it. The second is a combination of flatwork, netting and Peyote. Very fast and fun to make. Hope you enjoy seeing them.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Color

When I teach a beading, or art some one always asks the question, " Where do you get your color combinations?" I go through my spiel of color and color combinations. Then I tell them when ever color is a blank or you are being challenged with it. Go out side. Simply step out your back door, close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and then look around you. Colors will come to you in every shade and value. Even when I lived in the deep snow covered mountains of North ID there was color in all of that white. So does where you live effect the colors in your art? It certainly does. For me living on the Oregon cost for the past year my color pallet has changed dramatically. Here is a sample. "Sea Mist Bracelet" sold the day I finished it.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Comment Contest Win Free BEADS

I should remind everyone that my comment contest is on going every month. Simply make a comment in any or all posts and your name goes into our cyber hat. At the end of the month one name is pulled to win free beads. Now here is the fun part the beads are a secrete. You don't know what you will receive until you open the package!!! I promise you will be happy with what you win. However, you can't win unless you make a comment. The more comments the better change to win. So take a minute to say hello.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Friday, November 14, 2008

Rivoli in the wild



For those of you who know me even a little bit, you know two things, 1) that I love being out in the wilds and 2) right now Swarovski Rivoli is my favorite stone to work with. So here is a piece that incorporates what I love, in beads of course. A very large 30mm Rivoli crystal AB surrounded by Czech glass and my Curls n Swirls to add the right touch. The back has a wire hanger and then beaded to finish if off. This hangs in one of my work areas.

Remember this is Crystal month in my etsy store and I have great deals on Rivolis!
http://beadwright.etsy.com

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Copyright and the Law

As promised I will be posting information on copyright and ethics. There are many publications on copyright and in the online forums the views on this subject differ widely. The fact remains, that copyright is the law! Over the past 6 months I have come to find that some just don't get it or they just don't care. However, for those of us who design we should be aware that this law is to protect us. Copyright covers all art and designs. US Code Title 17 is a vast amount of text that covers every aspect of your original designs. It states that at the time of completion, published for the public or not your work is copyrighted. This must be an original design. With the millions of people now beading there are going to be ideas coming to more than one person. There are two ways to handle this. Keep a journal just for your original designs. Date the start of the project, how you put it together, and when it was finished. Take photos during the making of the item and at it's completion. Well anyone can write this up at any time and put any date on it, right? Sure they can, however, photos are timed stamped and there is your proof. The copyright codes also explain a "poor mans" copyright. Most of us have heard of this. When your project is completed write all the important information with photos and mail it to yourself. Do not open it. Keep a record and store it away. Filing for a copyright from the US government is an easy process that will cost about $15.00. Now stay with me because the history of copyright protects you without having to file a thing. Copyright began as the Licensing Act of 1662 by Charles II of England. By 1787 the United States added The Copyright Clause to the Constitution. Mainly for science and useful arts. This guaranteed authors and inventors a period of time that they could profit from the work they were doing. In 1886 Bern Convention was established. This enabled recognition of copyright among sovereign nations. Under the Bern Convention all works of art are copyrighted and do not have to be registered in other countries that signed into the convention. The US and Latin American countries, in 1910, entered into the Buenos Aires Convention. This required a copyright notice, such as, ( All Rights Reserved) marked on works. 1952 saw The Universal Copyright Convention drafted and was ratified by nations such as the Soviet Union. In 1995 the strict regulations of the Bern Convention were Incorporated into the World Trade Organizations. This gave the Bern Convention nearly world wide application. 2002 brought about the WIPO Copyright Treaty that placed wider restrictions on use of technology and copy works to the countries that ratified it. Copyright Law is pretty much standardized world wide so when I design a new piece, photograph it and post it on my blog or website it is mine! It is against the law to copy it in any way, shape, or form. For how long you ask? For the duration of my life and 70 years past my death. It is against Copyright Law to create, teach, sell, reproduce in any manner or form through old or new technologies works other than your own, without the expressed written permission of the author. You can not legally reproduce a piece from a magazine, book, Internet, or from a class and sell it! You must have the written permission from the artist. It does not COUNT that you told the buyer who the designer is. It is against Copyright Law. You can not take a class and then turn around and teach that piece in your own class. You must have written permission from the instructor. It is against Copyright Law. You can not buy a piece of art, reproduce it and sell it in your B&M or online store with out the permission from the artists. It is against Copyright Law. It only takes a minute to write an email to ask permission. It is the right thing to do, it is the ethical thing to do and it is the Law!

If you are not sure of what is right in our world of beading then it is probably wrong. Don't do it!

Be considerate, Bead with Honor and Integrity.

Next time I will describe what you can do with copyrighted art such as articles in magazines, books and from what you learn in classes. In addition, I will show artists how to let your copyright wishes be known.



If you want to stand for right-ness and show others that you do be sure to get a Copyright tote bag. All proceeds go to the education of our art and copyright.


click on the tote bag
Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Sunday, November 9, 2008

New Treasury

It is aways nice to be in an etsy treasury. It is even nicer when the others in the treasury are your friends and amazing artists. Check this out.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=19898

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Gem Faire Finds

I have to say that if you have an opportunity to attend Gem Faire don't miss out on it! I go every time it is close by my area and I have never been disappointed. The vendors are fantastic and the prices are better than you can imagine. My friends and I arrived just before the doors opened and hit the spots we knew we wanted first. Then up and down each isle to see what was available and running into bead friends from around the coast. One lady from our bead group actually had a back pack on that was so heavy I told her she needed to take it out to the car and come back. Hey, when one is in an environment of the Gem Faire you can loose all your senses.
Here are a just a few of my finds. I love Coral, and crystals.


Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Friday, November 7, 2008

Gem Faire Shopping

Hi all. Today my best friends and I are heading over to Eugene OR. to attend the Gem Faire. What a great way to spend a day, yeah? I will bring back photos for you and I know lots of beads.
I have to go bead shopping now!
Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Thank the gods

I don't normally talk politics, however, thank the gods and the American people for voting correctly this time. Obama has a lot on his plate after the last 8 years of Bush. It will take longer than that to get us back on track. I hope that Obama is the man that will stand up and stand strong and be our president!

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

WHAT IS BEADWORK ETHICS DO YOU KNOW?

In the past few months I have had too many emails asking for my help with ethics and copyright in beading. The true stories I have been receiving make me wonder what the hell is wrong with people?!!! Unthinking, uncaring, and in some cases just plain meanness. So in the weeks to come I will be writing a series of articles on Ethics and copyright in the world of beading. Now I am by far NOT the only one worried and caring about this issue so I will have several well known contributors to help me out. It is time to stop this before it gets any further out of hand. So I am asking all of you who read this to leave a short comment on what you think Beadwork Ethics are.
I look forward to hearing from all of you.

Bead with honor
Blessings
Nicole/Beadwright

Busy Week

Hi everyone, this is a busy week for me. Two bead meetings, Gem Faire in Eugene, Farmers Market on Saturday and Sunday I am going to sleep. Each of the bead meetings I will be teaching on Copyright and giving Peyote demos. I love the beading world, simply because there are so many aspects to it. Being involved in real life and on line has brought so many wonderful people into my life. If you are feeling as if you are out of touch or have beaders block then get involved with a local bead group or an online group. You don't have to be as busy as I am, however, being with like minded people will allow your creative spirit to come to the front. Busy week? Yes, but I love every minute of it.
Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Monday, November 3, 2008

A Quote for the Day

'I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.'
Thomas Jefferson 1802

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Beadwright has two WINNERS!!!!

Every month on my website and my blog I have two contest going. Nicole Campanella's Beadwright website has been giving free beads away for 3 years. It is a simple contest of answering a question. So be sure to visit each month for free beads. http://nicolecampanella.com/

Several months ago I started the "Comment Contest" on Beadwright Blog. Make a comment on any of the posts and your name will go into the cyber hat. One name will be drawn each month and the winner will receive beads. What kind of beads ahhhh that is the best part it is a surprise. You never know what you will get in the mail. The more comments you make the more chances of winning. Just so you know, I do not draw the names. I leave that to my daughter who has nothing to do with beads or blogs.

So from my web site the winner is Deon Delange! of Waldport, OR. She will receive her beads next week at our bead meeting.
The winner of the comment contest is Renee of Ragtree. Visit her blog at http://http://www.theragtreecompany.blogspot.com/

Congratulations ladies remember to join in again this month.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Halloween

I have to say I had so much fun for Halloween. It was the first time in 20 years that we lived in an area where kids came knocking on the door. I am also happy to say that I live in an area where kids still go door to door dressed up and having a fun night. Parents tagged along and seemed to be having a good time as well. Me with Homer the Crow getting ready to give out the candy.
Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Saturday, November 1, 2008

NOVEMBER IS A BEADING MONTH

OK so every month is a beading month. However, for some reason November is the time that we start those beading project that we put off all summer long, or make that one piece for someone special for Christmas. What ever it is November is the month to get this done. So to help with the inspiration we at Beadwright are having a Swarovksi Crystal sale. All bi-cons, Rivolis, buttons, and embellishments are 15% off the already low prices that we carry. Check back all month. I am going shopping on Friday and this weekend I will have colors of crystals to make a grown beader weep. As a special bonus any single order of $50.00 or more receives a free copyright/ethics tote bag. Show those around you that you stand for "rightness" And go buy some crystals

Rivoli nothing like them
Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Hope all you girls did it

Today I got up early and headed over to the hospital for my mammogram. I will admit I have been neglectful of this procedure over the years. However, my sister Gayle, has been battling two type of cancer for the past seven years. First thyroid. One year to the day she had her left breast removed due to this horrible disease. So today I did it. I do feel better about it. So take the time get a mammogram.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Thursday, October 30, 2008

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.
Bead with Honor and Integrity
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.


Bead with Honor and Integrity
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.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

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




Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Hurraayyy I am in an etsy treasury


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



Bead with Honor and Integrity
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!!!!

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

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.

Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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!!
Bead with Honor and Integrity
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
Bead with Honor and Integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Monday, October 20, 2008

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
Bead with honor and integrity
Nicole/Beadwright

Friday, October 17, 2008

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


Bead Happy
with Blessings
Nicole/Beadwright

Thursday, October 16, 2008

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




Bead Happy
with Blessings
Nicole/BeadwrighT

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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/

Bead Happy
with Blessings
Nicole/Beadwright

Sunday, October 12, 2008

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.
Bead Happy
with Blessings
Nicole/Beadwright

Monday, October 6, 2008

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.








Bead Happy
with Blessings
Nicole/Beadwright