Thursday, September 30, 2010

Thursday's Treasur(i)es

Oh my! What a great first week of Fall this has been for Sand Fibers!  Ten, yes - 10!, treasury appearances. I am such a fortunate bead artist :D Please help me thank the curators of these wonderful lists by visiting their shops...and getting a head start on your holiday shopping...



 Texture

RELMoriginals included Early Morning Tidal Pool in this collection: 


Please RELMoriginals visit to find treasures like SALE Smokey Grey Sparkler Necklace

SALE Smokey Grey Sparkler Necklace

 Beautiful Beadwork

cherylsart included my Narrow Mixed Metals Color Ribbon in this collection: 


Please visit cherylsart to find treasures like Honey Vanilla Lampwork Set

Honey Vanilla Lampwork Set

 Artistic Collaborations

RoughMagicCreations included Early Morning Tidal Pool in this collection:   



Copper Beech Leaf Handmade Mini Tray

 Angles galore

TopazTurtle included Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget in this collection:  



Caramel honeycomb handmade resin bangle

 lavender and oak
PipingHotPapers included my Red Bargello Hearts Kit in this collection: 


notebook and post-it note holder - retro tree

 Happy Funday!

Pajazzled included Summer Abstract in this collection:  



HAND CARVED, HAND PAINTED ROOSTER TRINKET BOX

 Air mail coming your way!

holmtherese included my Par Avion cuff in this collection: 


Since holmtherese does not have a store, a simple "Thank you!" is all I can offer. :)


 I love being a girl!

BlondeChick included The Mustache in this collection:  



MILLIE-Black Art Deco Chandelier with Blue Opal Swarovski Crystals

 Beige is anything but boring...

MandalaDesign included Romantic Ruffles in this collection:  


Please visit MandalaDesign to find treasures like Amethyst Night

Amethyst Night

 Can't see the Forest for the Trees

shellieartist included Large Forest Ripples in this collection: 



Petals in the Wind - Original Fabric on Wood Art



Thank you so much to the wonderful Etsians and ArtFire sellers who have singled out my creations for their beautiful treasuries and collections! I get such a thrill every time I see a list with a Sand Fibers item. :D

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

No Bones About It!

The September Bead Art Originals challenge entries were posted last week and I completely neglected to tell you about them. My bad :(


The challenge was to create something inspired by the fictional character Temperance Brennan of the tv series Bones.  Five of our BAO team members rose to the occasion.

While each of these entries is fantastic (I know it was hard for me to vote on my favorite), we need to elect a winner so that person can decide on the next challenge's theme.  Voting is open until midnight on October 1, so go HERE to place your vote and also be entered into a drawing for a surprise prize!

Be well and get going!
Be(ad) well and prosper!

Friday, September 24, 2010

BAO Item of the Week (September 24-30)

First, I apologize for not blogging about last week's BAO Item of the Week. Because I messed up, I want to extend that offer to my readers for an additional week.


Purchase and pay for this before midnight on Thursday, mention "BAO" in the Notes to Seller and I'll send you a 10% refund.

So, that took care of last week's Item of the Week...

This week's BAO Item of the Week is a new design:



Receive a coupon good for 20% off a future purchase at Sand Fibers' etsy store when you buy and pay for this or any other Corrugated or Ripples cuff in my shop AND mention "BAO" in the Notes to Seller before midnight on Thursday.

This would include the Corrugated Steel cuff I listed yesterday afternoon ;)


You can find details on the other nine BAO Items of the Week on the Bead Art Originals blog:


Now be well and get going!
Be(ad) well and prosper!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Thursday's Treasur(i)es

The Summer of Treasuries ended on another wonderful note for Sand Fibers :D  Please help me thank all these curators by visiting their stores...and doing some shopping!



Like the Feeling of Coming Home

SmadarsTreasure included my Steel with a Twist in this collection:   



On Sale - 3 Dimensional 24k Gold-plated Trapezes Necklace


Southwest Inspired Peyote Jewelry

ohclaudia included my Abstract Southwestern cuff in this collection: 


Please visit ohclaudia where you will find treasures like Beaded Bracelet-Sea Green Flat Spiral

Beaded Bracelet-Sea Green Flat Spiral


gray and red

beaconknits included Not So Innocent in this collection: 


Please visit beaconknits where you will find treasures like parasol stitch hat pattern

parasol stitch hat pattern


Earthy Sunday

aldari included my All Rolled Up pendant in this collection:
 

Please visit aldari where you will find treasures like Pumpkin 8x10

Pumpkin 8x10


Fashion Geometry

giggles included my Turquoise, Black, and Gold cuff in this collection: 


Please visit giggles where you will find treasures like Mustard Knit Bag

Mustard Knit Bag



Thank you so much to the wonderful Etsians and ArtFire sellers who have singled out my creations for their beautiful treasuries and collections! I get such a thrill every time I see a list with a Sand Fibers item. :D

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Saturday Window Shopping with Sand Fibers

One of my favorite little poems is by Emily Dickinson, about hope:
"Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -

I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.

Emily Dickinson Poem Quotation Handmade Sterling or Bronze Necklace or Pendant

FRAMED PRINT--- Mix And Match Build Your Own Set Of Wall Art---Hope

Hope is the Thing With Feathers Ring
 
HOPE in 5x7 Sandstone Frame

 Hope Bird On A Flower Card

 Hope is a thing with feathers...
 
 Hope 8x10

Hope - Stamped Metal Wrap Bracelet on Cotton Cord

Hope - 8.5x11 archival print

Quotes Art Greeting Cards, Pack of 5 - Hope is the Thing with Feathers

Hope - Print of Original Mini Painting

 SALE - Hope is the Things with Feathers BIRDCAGE TSHIRT -- Pink - K

 Hope
 
 Card 19 . Hope is the Thing With Feather

Hope is a thing with Feathers.....hand stamped sterling silver poetry necklace

 Hope Has Wings- Rustic wall art-home decor-holiday-ornament-bird-prim-homespun

 hope is the thing with feathers ... a yard-long bird silhouette print

Sweet Hope Burlap Pillow Cover

HOPE - Beautiful Hummingbird Dish

Hope Rock

HOPE - Handcrafted Glass Art Ring - Metallic Copper

 Emily Dickinson Hope Card - Hand-Drawn Original Greeting Card

Inspirational shirt HOPE short sleeve, sizes S, M and L

 Daisy, Hope is the Thing with Feathers...8x8 Fine Art Print

 Hope is the thing - vinyl wall graphic decal

 Hope is the thing with feathers

Remember: hope is free ;)

Be well and get going!
Be(ad) well and prosper!