I Hate Copyright Violations!

It's happened again. This time with a beader on flickr. She refuses to buy the patterns or even acknowledge me as the designer.

Here's her rendition of Cactus Blossoms.

And here's a copy of White Tie Affair. The link to the flickr photo is

Just because someone posts a photograph of a beaded cuff online somewhere does not make it okay to copy that design. It is ALWAYS ethically wrong and often legally wrong as well. Just don't do it! Buy the pattern! Ask the designer's permission. But NEVER just copy something because you like it and have the minimal skill set required to create a copy of an original. Don't do it!

Copying is not the sincerest form of flattery, especially not to a professional artist: it is an insult!

Rant over.

BAO Item of the Week (Nov 27-Dec 3)

There are all sorts of great deals going on at Sand Fibers Etsy store right now.

Free worldwide shipping
(through December 31)!

10% refund
if you put "Holiday Madness" in the Notes to Seller (valid through 11:59pm Etsy time on Monday on non-pattern items)!

What else could you possibly want from me????

How about a $20 gift certificate if you also mention "BAO" in the Notes to Seller when you purchase and pay for this Bead Art Originals Item of the Week by midnight on Thursday?

Youthful Fancy

Check out the Bead Art Originals blog for eleven more items by our talented members.

If you look at Wednesday's post on that blog, you'll also see details on all sorts of wonderful Black Friday / Cyber Monday specials by Bead Art Originals members. Don't pass this up!

Be well and get going on this crazy Black Friday, my friends ;D

Thursday's Treasur(i)es and a Special Sale

If you're in the States or an American anywhere, I hope you've had a lovely Thanksgiving Day. If you're neither, I hope you've had a lovely Thursday. ;)

The title of this post is a little misleading because this Thursday, for the first time in a very long time, there is "only" one treasury to show you. My plate is no less full.

S k y T r i o

FebystanDesigns included my Early Morning Tidal Pool Peyote Cuff in this lovely collection.

Please visit FebystanDesigns to admire some beautiful crochet work. This Lotus Pin/Brooch Crocheted in silver and white would look beautiful as part of a festive holiday outfit.

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I've decided to jump on the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale band wagon:

From 12:01 am Etsy time on Friday until 11:59 pm Etsy time on Monday, buy and pay for any non-pattern item in my Etsy Sand fibers shop, leave "Holiday Madness" in the Notes to Seller and I will send you

a refund for 10% of your purchase price.

This is in addition to the

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

I'm offering until the end of the year.

Be well and get going, my friends!

My Gift to You!

The best way I know to thank my customers and to make shopping at Sand Fibers as painless as possible is to give you the gift of

F R E E
S H I P P I N G

Between now and December 31st, the shipping cost in my Etsy Sand Fibers shop is

$0.00.

That's for national and international shipments.

$0.00

No special codes to enter, no requirements, no refunds, just free shipping. The shipping cost is already marked at

$0.00

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday's Pattern (#5)

I somehow managed to make the time to not only come up with a new pattern but to also get the "test run" cuff beaded for this Tuesday's Pattern. If you've been following my work at all, you know that I love playing with circles. I had a blast with this one! The inspiration for it was some sequin waste (otherwise known as punchinella) ribbon that I purchased years ago.

Punchinella (or Where Have All the Sequins Gone?)

The pattern is listed here.

I think this offers all sorts of possibilities in color and texture play.

I must now go and bead. I hope you have had a wonderful Tuesday. Be well and get going!

Twelve Hours Left!

You have twelve (12) hours left to take advantage of my 3 for 2 Pattern Sale on Etsy. Purchase and pay for two patterns before midnight Etsy time today and leave the name of the third, free pattern (of equal or lesser value) in the Notes to Seller, and I will send all three to you in pdf file format.

With over 30 patterns to choose from, you should be able to find 3 to your liking ;)

I hope you have a lovely Sunday; I have beading to do. Now be well and get going!

Three for Two Pattern Sale! and BAO Item of the Week

Happy Friday! I'm in such a good mood today that I decided to offer another special on patterns: a 3 for 2 sale from now until midnight Etsy time on Sunday. Purchase two patterns at full price in my Etsy store and leave the name of the third (equal or lesser value) pattern in the Notes to Seller. I won't have another special on patterns until 2010.


My Bead Art Originals Item of the Week is Totally Turquoise Architecture Peyote Cuff

Purchase and pay for this by midnight on Thursday AND mention "BAO" in the Notes to Seller, and I will send you a refund of the shipping charges.

You can see details on the other eleven Items of the Week on the Bead Art Originals blog. Here's a little preview:

That's it for now. Be well and get going, my friends!

Thursday's Treasur(i)es on Friday

My internet connection is back full-force, so I can finally thank the five curators who selected Sand Fibers creations to include in their treasuries this past week.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!

paleorama included my Hot 3x3x3 Anything Goes Peyote Bracelet in this collection.



Why wait until Black Friday to shop? Visit now paleorama! (I would really really enjoy finding Glam Punk- Vintage Gunmetal Mesh Belt or Necklace under my tree this year, by the way.)

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I LIKE THEM WIDE

dicopebisuteria included my Extra-wide Edition of African Mudcloth Inspired Peyote Cuff in this collection.



Why wait until Black Friday to shop? Visit now dicopebisuteria! (I would really really enjoy finding Sweet Forest - Blue to Green Beautiful Swarovski Round Rainbow Pendant under my tree this year, by the way.)

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Classic Black

MaryTDesigns included my Tuxedo - Black on Black - Peyote Cuff in this collection.



Why wait until Black Friday to shop? Visit now MaryTDesigns! (I would really really enjoy finding Turquoise and Silver Cuff under my tree this year, by the way.)

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gothic BLACK

demetgun3 included my Triangle with Attitu(b)e in Black in this collection.



Why wait until Black Friday to shop? Visit now demetgun3! (I would really really enjoy finding bright silver lace fabric piece cuff bracelet-Christmas gift under my tree this year, by the way.)

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A Night On The Town

JumpingJackGlass included my Tuxedo - Black on Black - Peyote Cuff in this collection.



Why wait until Black Friday to shop? Visit now JumpingJackGlass! (I would really really enjoy finding Bronze Age Bead under my tree this year, by the way.)

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Thank you so much to the wonderful Etsians who have singled out my creations for their beautiful treasuries! I get such a thrill every time I see a gold star next to a list :D