Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Up Coming Classes

Bead Embroidery
I have the rest of January lined up for classes as follows:

January 15     10:00 am                    Russian Spiral           Gemstone & Bead
January 15      7:00 pm                     Russian Leaves          Delray Beach/My house
January 16     10:00 am                    Peach Blossom          Gemstone & Bead
January 17     7:00 pm                     Beginning Kumihimo  Delray Beach/My house
January 21     7:00 pm                     Russian Leaves          Delray Beach/My house
January 22     10:30 am                    Bead Embroidery       Art Sea & Living
January 23     10:30 am                    Shapes Bracelet         Gemstone & Bead

Contact me or post questions/details.  Too much information to list here.  A few photos of the classes are below.  If you wish to have a weekly calendar emailed to you, contact me to be put on that list.

Russian Leaves
Shapes Bracelet

Kumihimo Basic Rope  (Leaves/flowers/toggle not part of class)

Russian Spiral


Wednesday, January 9, 2013

To Trend or Not in 2013

For the first time ever, I decided to research the trends for 2013.  I am not a fashionista and those that know me can attest to my style or lack thereof, but I thought it might provide some insight/ideas for new jewelry designs.
Well, I did learn a lot and whether it inspired me or not, you will have to wait and see.  But, the colors for spring are below.  I have to say, they are delicious.  I love them, plus I own a bunch of them.  


Now, the fashions for 2013???  Really, was my first thought, then I saw some neat things.  I think I am just getting to old too wear them, so I want to dislike them.  I am on the fence about the high waisted hot pants.  Wasn't a look that worked for very many the first time around.  

Neon is back....and see what I mean about not being able to wear some of it?

It appears we will have a lot to choose from...

Now as far as jewelry...WOW, we should have a BLAST this year.  Getting any ideas here?  I sure am...wish I knew the stitch.    What about the pieces below?  Very romantic.

In short, I found a few jewelry highlights in an article from JCK.  Here is the very short, quick version:
Emerald is the color of the year per Pantone.  Subtle drop earrings, black and white, snakes, drusy, cabochons (yeah, you bead embroidery lovers), Hair ornaments, amber, brass, bronze and well made costume jewelry.  Asian motifs and estate jewelry.  
It's going to be a great jewelry year...just resist the hot pants. (unless you are under 25)

Friday, January 4, 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR...Welcome 2013

Happy New Year everyone...I knew I was slacking on posting, but with the holidays, I figured everyone was too busy anyway, so let's all take a break, but now it's been way too long.  I would like to say I made a New Year's Resolution to post on a regular basis, but I never make resolutions I am pretty sure I cannot keep...

...so I will work on it.  How about you?  Do you make resolutions?  Do you keep them?  Why do you make them?  What is the silliest one you have ever made?  What is the one you kept?

You don't need to answer me on this (unless you want to post, it could be kind of fun and interesting...get to know your friends kind of thing).  But reflect on it.  What motivates us to make resolutions.  

How many would honestly say they made one to bead more?  I wanted to, but actually felt kind of guilty...resolving to play more kind of thing....

I did decide to get some classes going...So, here they are:

Tuesday, January 8:    10:30   GARDEN BRACELET       Art Sea & Living/Boynton Beach
Wednesday, January 9  4:30   RUSSIAN SPIRAL            Gemstone Imports, WPB
Monday, January 14      7:00   KUMIHIMO/RUSSIAN LEAVE    month long class.  Delray
Tuesday, January 15    10:30   RUSSIAN SPIRAL            Gemstone Imports, WPB
Tuesday, January 22    10:30   BEAD EMBROIDERY        Art Sea & Living/Boynton Beach


Bead Embroidery
You will select your own stones, etc.

Much more to come.  
Kumihimi/Russian Leaf month long class
                                     


Russian Spiral