Wednesday Window Shopping (on Thursday)

When I went to bed last night, I knew I had neglected to do something I should have, but could not for the life of me figure out what that something was. This morning it struck me:  Wednesday Window Shopping!  Oops.

I want to take Wednesdays to thank the curators who have chosen Sand Fibers creations for their treasuries in the last week.  Please visit these shops...and if you end up buying something, tell them Sand Fibers sent you ;)

Shabby Chic Style Fabric Gift Tags Wedding Favors

tootsytwo

Guitar Embroidered Towel

topc

 

Robins Egg Soap Set

chefsbrand

 

Earrings-sterlingsilver

ligiarocha

Paper Mache Face Mask/Venetian

deesdreammasks

African muse necklace

DafnaYaromDesign

 

Swarovski Crystal and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace - 20% off use code "STARTUP"

CypressAndSage

Handmade Gold Turquoise Beaded Satellite Earrings

windyriver

light taupe - camel hand-knitted beanie - women and men wool snow hat

IreneBau

 

Custom single pattern 5 letter word of your choice

lilwordtoldme

Hemp tow - ornamented zipper pouch

colettecolor

Garden Hydrangea Tea coasters - Handmade - Free shipping

AmuAndPriShop

Vintage Globe Replogle

glasspanic

Spirelli Embellishments - handmade

karenirene

Patchwork Tote

stormeejean

And that's it for this "pretend Wednesday morning" in March. Be well and get going!

A Mini Celebration or In Vino Veritas

It happened on Monday. I had the 2,500th sale in the Sand Fibers etsy store. Wow. Wow. Wow. To celebrate, I thought we might share a bottle of wine. :)

I came up with this "in vino veritas" pattern sometime last year but never got around to beading it. I hope you enjoy it as a little "thank you" from me to you, my wonderful friends and fans without whom Sand Fibers would not be possible. Thank you!

By printing this pattern, you agree to the following conditions:

• to credit either Sand Fibers or Carol Dean Sharpe with the design (or, if you modify the pattern with the inspiration for the design) in any listing/photograph/posting;
• to sell any work made and sold from the pattern ONLY if you yourself hand-created the piece (in other words, no mass production);
• to NOT resell or distribute the pattern - if your friends are interested, just give them the link to this blog post.

The gift of this pattern to you in no way implies purchase or transfer of the copyright, which shall remain with Sand Fibers/Carol Dean Sharpe. Thank you for supporting your pattern designer's rights.

As shown and woven with size 11 delica beads, the pattern results in a beaded band that is approximately 1.4" wide and 4.25" long. To reach your desired length for a cuff, just add an equal number of rows of the background color on either end of this.  The colors you use for this are entirely up to you.

Now be well and get going!

Artisan Clay Design Team

When Kristie of Artisan Clay announced that she was taking applications for an Artisan Clay Design Team last week, I jumped on the chance!  Yesterday I found out that I'm one of the six lucky members chosen for the "core team."  I love that we all have such different styles. This is going to be fun.




A different guest designer will join us every month. Kristie will send us our challenge bead(s) at the beginning of the month and will then reveal our creations on her blog on the last Friday of the month.  We got to pick our first beads. Mine is the button on the bottom left in this photo.

Don't you just love the new metallic bronze glaze she used in these?! This is going to be fun!

As you can see below, Kristie and I already have a great history of collaborations. I look forward to this new chapter.


In case you hadn't noticed, I'm happy about this.

Be well and get going!

BAO Color Challenge Results

I have admired the works of Jeannie Paske of Etsy's obsoleteworld for several years now. I love her color palettes and the mysterious/curious subject matter and so it was with great pleasure that I embarked on the latest Bead Art Originals Color Challenge:  to use colors found in the palette for

Let Me Tell You a Story

I have already shared my entry with you, but just as a reminder - and to now put it into the context of the challenge - here is my Copper Bloom and Leaf Pendant:

And here are all the challenge entries in one beautiful mosaic, as always created by Janice Abarbanel of Naftali who coordinates these challenges.

1.  Malodora  2.  SmadarsTreasure  3.  time2cre8  4.  SandFibers  5.  Naftali

I'll be back later today, or perhaps tomorrow, with a special announcement about (another!) new project I've been selected for. Stay tuned. In the meantime, have a wonderful Monday and

Be well and get going!

Two New Pieces and My BAO Item of the Week

I actually beaded two completely new pieces this past week, for a change. I wish I were a more prolific designer and beader, but it is what is. At least for right now.

First, a completely new take on my favorite bail for donuts.  Yes, it's the old folded over wonky square, but I made it with 3mm bugles (which I used for the very first time, if you can believe that) which give the bail a wonderfully elongated silhouette. And then I decided to accentuate the length by adding some beading to turn the sides into diamond shapes that remind me of long delicate leaves.  The donut, in case you didn't recognize her work immediately, is another wonderful smoked-fired beauty by Kristie Roeder of Artisan Clay.

Copper Bloom and Leaf Pendant (2564)

The almost yard-long silk ribbon by Jamn Glass lets you tie this to whatever length you prefer, depending on the neckline of your top.

And while we were on the simple yet elegant theme (and my eyes weren't cooperating with reading patter graphs), I created this first in a new line of Sand Fibers cuffs: The Stripes

The Stripes - Gold and Sea Opal Peyote Cuff (2565)

For the Bead Art Originals Items of the Week, however, I chose an older piece, one that features yet another focal by Artisan Clay. Yes, I do love her beads. :)

Lemon and Chocolate Confection (2421)

Use the coupon code "PEYOTE" at checkout to receive a 10% discount on your entire order.

To see details on these other BAO Items of the Week, visit the team's blog:

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Be well and get going!