Monday, August 16, 2010

PICASSO PIE Ring

Hi Everyone!

I know that a lot of times we as artists get "stuck" in colors. The other day I took a look at my bead shelf. You know, that is the place where my finished pieces sit. Hmmmmm...... I saw a flow of browns, greens, and beige's in every variegation and in every bead finish made. Yes I do get stuck on colors and earthy colors are my favorites. In my defense, I am a very colorful person. I wear bright and bold colors, especially in my hats. So what attracts me so much to these earthy bead colors??? If anyone out there has the answer please comment. LOL With that said I wanted to share with you the ring that I finished just a few minutes ago. I call this Picasso Pie Ring. I do like making these rings, they are for people like me who don't do silver or gold work. Hope you like my colors.








Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

HUGE SALE 35% OFF EVERYTHING

Hi Everyone!

This morning I spent time reducing the prices in my Beadwright Etsy Store. Yes EVERYTHING must go go go!!!!! I have taken 35% off of my already low prices!!! This includes everything from beads to Nicole's BeadBacking. You can't miss this sale!!!! I will be listing new items all this week so be sure to check back.

Here are just a few items.

Nicole's BeadBacking for all of your bead embroidery

All kits reduced 35%


Charlotte cuts reduced 35%




Shopping for beads who can resist????

Don't forget the oils. Essential oils are all reduced by 35%.


Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Sunday, August 15, 2010

SUNDAY BEADING TWO

Hi Everyone!
I am about to fall out of my chair. Can it be???? Ohhhhh mmmyyyy it is the sun!!!! Yeahhh sunshine hurray.
As I said in my earlier post I am beading beading beading. Here is bracelet number two for today. When I took these there was no sunshine and the photos are off color. Sorry. But you get the idea of the piece.
The beads are an amazing marbled pink/gray Toho number 1634F. OMG they are so awesome. If you need/want them you can get them at my friend Kelly Angeley's etsy store.





Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

SUNDAY BEADING

Hi Everyone!
Boy have I been busy!!! It is good for me to be busy right now. I stopped in the art gallery in Reedsport on Friday and was invited to be a showing artists for their 21st anniversary party. It is a huge deal and I am honored to be showing. So if you are in Reedsport OR. on Sept 3, stop by The Mind Power Art Gallery. I think it starts at 5PM. I better get the timing right huh???
In the mean time here is my latest bracelet. I had fun setting up this design and have several others on the works. Of course different cabs and crystals. I love texture in jewelry so this strikes home with me.
Hope you enjoy the photos.











Honor and Integrity in life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Thursday, August 12, 2010

MY BEADS KERI'S BEADING

Hi Everyone!
I am busy busy busy today. Lots of beading and then there are meetings tonight. However, I wanted to share with you a beautiful piece that was made from beads purchased from my beadwright etsy shop. Keri, from Beadworksbykeri created this elegant necklace from a vintage German cab. I am so pleased with her talent and the results of the finished necklace. Keri will be away for a week on her honeymoon so be sure to give her a congrats.





Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

FIBER BEAEDS BY ELEANORE

Hi Everyone!
The other day I showed you a photo of a necklace I made with some fiber beads included. I so neglected to tell you where to get those beautiful beads. The beads are made by Eleanore Brown of Fiber Beads. Her Etsy store is http://www.ebrown2503.etsy.com/ Now do you want to see something else I made with them???
The beads are so versatile. These are three beads sewn together.
Bad lighting my camera couldn't get the sparkle from the fiber beads
Or from the Swarovski double ABs




Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

OK ANOTHER FANTASTIC GIVEAWAY

Hi Everyone!
So you must know by now that I am blogging around. If you want to get in on another fantastic giveaway then head over to Anne's blog at Fiona and Twig
Read today's post and at the bottom of it there is a link for the giveaway. It is an amazing prize for her one year anniversary for blogging.
Congratulations Anne!

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

IN THE LIGHT OF THE MOON

Hi Everyone!
No I am not naked in the light of the moon doing some hoochy coochy dance. Besides it is way to cold and foggy here for that. Rather, In the Light of the Moon is a fantastic blog that you must go see. Plus, Cat, the owner is having a giveaway. OMG!!! Check it out. Be sure to tell her Nicole sent you.

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

DO YOU THINK YOU KNOW YOUR TRADE?

Hi Everyone!
I have been meaning to post about this great quiz that ArtBeads.com has going on. Click on the banner and take this quiz you just might be surprised by it. However, don't stop do the quiz there are some great prizes!!! So just click on the banner to check it all out.
Have fun and good luck


Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

FAB BEAD MEETING

Hi Everyone!
Looks like another busy day and on top of it all I have to go grocery shopping. Uuhhhggg. It is not my most favorite thing to do. I also do not like filling my car with gas. The good thing about that is in the state of Oregon it is against the law to fill your own tank. So we have that service here. Anyway today I wanted to share some photos of bead time that I have had with friends and our FAB (Florence Area Beaders) meeting.
No matter how bad you feel or what is going on getting together with like minded people will help change the dynamics in your life. Enjoy the photos.


Kelly Angeley & Charmane Pesnell tubing beads at Kelly's house




First we had lunch LOL




FAB meeting in Florence first Thursday of the month




Brown Dog Antiques on hwy 101 beads and more




Getting ready for the meeting.


Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Monday, August 9, 2010

FREE BEAD WINNER DESIGN

Hi Everyone!

I am on a roll today. Keeping things moving at a great pace. Getting up at 4 AM I think helps me.
The other day I received a wonderful email form Dagi. You know the very nice and wonderful artist at Kokopelli Designs. She was one of my monthly comment contest winners a few months back. Since her style is more on the traditional side I sent her a silver feather and a few beads. This is what she designed. I just love knowing that my winners actually use the beads and then send me photos. If you have not been to Dagi's blog head on over there and be sure to tell her Nicole sent you.




Love the Kokopelli clasp

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

THANK YOU JULS

Hi Everyone!

I am so late in thanking Juls from JulsBeads She was so generous to add me to her awards list. So a big thanks to you Juls. Be sure to visit her amazing blog.

So here is what I am suppose to do. Thank Juls I did,Next I have to jot down 7 things about myself. Hmmmm

Next pass this on to 7 people
So here it goes.
1. I have the best family.
2. Beading is my passion and rules my life. OKayyy so you already knew that one
3. Along with beading, I carve stone and bone. Make pipes and drums, and sculpt. Does that count as 1???
4. I love being out doors except in Florence, OR the weather sucks here.
5. I love the sun and hot weather.
6. I LOVE scary movies
7. I love taking long hot baths with oils and candles. Except in Florence, my house doesn't have a bath tub. boo hoo hoo.
So I am sending this off to...
Be sure to stop by and say hello to these fine people

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Sunday, August 8, 2010

BEAD UNIQUE RETREAT

Hi Everyone!

I was wondering if any of you are going to attend the Bead Unique Tahoe Mountain Bead Retreat???
This second retreat that Pam Hawkins, (editor of Bead Unique Magazine) will be hosting is going to be a fantastic event!!! I was unable to make the dates last year, however, this year I will be there!!! I am so excited!!! ssshhhhh.... I have the inside scoop on some of the happenings this year. OMG.... if you can arrange the time to come you will not be sorry. Be sure to check out the dates, and the incredible instructors, make your reservations and sign up for the classes. Then get ready to bead partayyyy!!!

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Anticipating Autumn - Collection on ArtFire.com

Hi Everyone!

Wow one of my items was added to an amber collection on Artfire. My Amber essential oils. If you need oils please check out my Beadwright Artfire and etsy stores. I have some awesome fragrances.
Anticipating Autumn - Collection on ArtFire.com: "Anticipating Autumn"

Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

FINALLY A PIECE TO SHARE

Hi Everyone!

I have been very busy beading and getting articles ready for Bead Unique Magazine so those pieces of bead art I can't share with you here. However, I have a new case to fill down town and need to create for that as well. Here is what I put together yesterday afternoon. Hmmm I really like this and just may have to keep it for myself. I have had this long piece of died coral for over a year and it just seem to go with what I had in mind. Some of the beads are very old trade beads, the died coral, bone, and some old hand made beads from Mexico. Now here is the kicker, the two beads that are surrounded by the shaped bone are beads of today. Fiber beads that are made by my friend Eleanore Brown. Ohhhh these are the coolest beads ever and she has a rainbow of colors. The possibilities of these beads are endless. I hope you visit Eleanore at Fiberbeads.com Be sure to tell her Nicole sent you.
Hope you enjoy the photo
P.S bad light yesterday. Ohhh yeahhhh fog and a marine layer.












Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Saturday, August 7, 2010

BLESSINGS

Hi Everyone!
I have been trying to keep very busy these last few weeks. Keeping my mind occupied and not dwelling on the passing of my siblings. Wondering if the care I gave was good enough and that I did all the right things. My sister's birthday was August 5th so that day was a bit tough, but I made sure I had things lined up to take my time and my thoughts away. So life goes on and life must be treated with loving hands. I have always tried to be an inspiration in my life. I thought... it was for art. I try to promote artists, give advice, and help people with business. I know that there is room for everyone in the arts and so sharing what I know has never been a threat to me. Sooooo I am getting a bit winded here. Since the day I returned home from caring for my brother, Vince, I have experience one blessing after another. Some coming from amazing and unexpected places. Some of these blessings are for business, some from friends, and some through this place we call cyber. Today I received the most touching email. When I read it to my brother, Steve, he even got chocked up. So I wanted to share it with all of you. Not for my recognition, rather to say that WE never know how our actions and words will effect others. How things we do and say in every day life touch people. At first I felt like a cry baby taking about the passings of my family, but all of you reminded me that we are all in this together. Thank you.
So here is my email from Ann. Stop by and give her a good word and tell her Nicole sent you.
Nicole,
You are such a sweetheart. You have been such an inspiration to me, as you helped your brother and family..the strength you showed was amazing. I just wanted you to know, because as we go through this, I will continue to remember what a powerful, strong woman you are and try to follow your example. I feel it is important for you to know that I am someone who will be a better person through your example...THANK YOU!
Your grateful friend,
Ann
Now, that email makes my life bright and full. Ann thank you for this wonderful Blessing.
Please pass on the love to others. Let them know how they have inspired you. It will make a difference in lives.
Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Friday, August 6, 2010

AND THE WINNER IS

Hi Everyone!
Ok all of you did great!!! I feel so young after all of your lovely comments. There is one person who gave the right number even though she faltered and hit two numbers. Hee hee hee. Yes it is Karyn from Releases by Rufydoof. Congratulations Karyn!!
I am 58 and sold my first piece of bead work at the age of 12. It was a macrame chain with hand made glass called hippie beads. I received $20.00 for it. Wish I had a photo.
To finish the post I do have two kids. Troy is 41, married with three kids. Coral Marie is 19, Troy Drake is 17 and my baby Isaac is 8. My daughter, April is 39 married and lives in Texas with her husband and best son-in-law a mom could ask for. A Stf Sgt in the US Marines.
So now you all know the scoop. LOL
Have a great evening and remember you are only as old as you allow yourself to feel. I feel young!!!
Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

HOW OLD DO YOU THINK I AM?

Ohhhh I love all of you who think I am 50 that is awesome. So far no one has hit it. So here is another hint. The other day I was at a local store. I purchased a lamp. As I was getting ready to leave a woman behind me told the clerk she gets a senior discount. I turned back and asked," how old does one have to be for the discount?" (you know senior age is different at different stores.) He made me show ID to prove I qualified.
Scroll down to see what the heck I am talking about!
Here is yesterdays photo of me





Hi Everyone!


In my last post I mentioned that I have been beading for over 46 years. In part, here are some of the comments I received.
BTW, you don't look old enough to have been beading for 46 years! It must have been a typo or you started while in the womb!
So that means you started beading when you were born right?
With a grandmother who was a famous painter and teacher, my brothers, sister and I were sitting in art chairs with brushes and paints before we could talk. Art has always been in my family, blood, heart and soul. Designing clothing and embroidery was a passion of mine before I was a teenager and adding beads to my designs was only right. My great grandmother was a tailor and lived with the Native Americans during her young married life. Beading was just natural for her and for me. I am so fortunate to have some of her beads. (No, I will never use them.) I began selling my art at the age of haa haa not giving it away!


Anyway I said all of that to ask this question? WITHOUT looking at my profile, just how old do you think I am???? The first person to tell me the correct age will get some free beads.


OK I better make a rule here. If you know me and already know how old I am it won't count.


Hint, I have two kids and three grand kids. No I won't give you the ages. hee hee hee




Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

THE BEADING LIFE

Hi Everyone!

For those of you who don't know me or don't know me well I have been beading for over 46 years. Wow!!!! I have had so many blessings and been honored so many ways that when I sit back and think of it I get a bit emotional. The last few weeks since I have been home from CA. has been another whirl wind of beading in my life. Some wonderful things have been happening. Some I can't share yet but you will know soon. Today as I was designing some earrings I found that I needed some head pins. (Good thing I have a bead store exactly two 1/2 blocks from my house. Yes, I know I am soooooo spoiled. LOL! Now this is not your everyday bead store. No it is actually an antique store gone art. Spaces are rented out to antique dealers but a few years ago Lily rented a space to sell beads. I have posted about her in the past. It is also the place where we hold our bead meetings. It is a warm and inviting place. The owner, Joni, has decided to sell and she sold to some good friends that will keep the arts going. So I said all of that to say as I walked into the store I was introduced to the new owners. They are a lovely couple with exciting plans to increase all art in the store. As we were speaking the front case was empty. Tom smiled and asked if I wanted it. WELLLLLL OF COURSE I WANT IT. Hurraayyy. A front full case??? So I purchased my beads and headed home to get my things. By the way the name of the store is Brown Dog Antiques and inside it's LilyWater Studio and Beads. Here are the new owners, Tom and Patricia. So when you come to Florence, OR. be sure to stop in and say hello. We are right on HWY 101


Brown Dog Antiques
595 Hwy 101
Florence, Or 97439
541)902-7986


Here is Tom and Patricia




me, Patricia, Tom and oh my new case. How fun!


Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright

Monday, August 2, 2010

COMMENT CONTEST WINNER

Hi Everyone!
The fog has lifted a bit but no sun in sight. So I thought I would bring some sunshine to some one out there. OK so who is it??? Lori Anderson from Pretty Things. She wins free beads for this months comment contest. Head over to her blog and she what she is up to. Be sure to tell her I sent you.
Remember the more comments you make on my blog the better chance of winning free beads!!!
Honor and Integrity in Life in Art
Nicole/Beadwright