My Bead Soup Blog Partner - Cindy Dolezal

This gorgeous work of wearable art was made by my Bead Soup Blog Partner,
Cindy Dolezal.
Cindy is a ceramic bead maker and a jewelry designer.
Even though we are taking a tour of her Etsy store,
you can click here for her blog and here for the Etsy store if you want to rush ahead.
I wouldn't blame you if you did!
Here's the link to the orange disc.

(Click here for more information about the Bead Soup Party started by jewelry designer and lampwork bead maker, Lori Anderson, of Pretty Things!)

This pendant is called, "Kids under a tree Stick Figure Pendant."
You can find it by clicking here.
This rich, earthy pendant does remind me of the stick figures we have all drawn.
What a great way to remember our children or grandchildren on a daily basis.
You can truly wear these memories around your neck.

This is one of my favorite items in Cindy's store.
Leaf buttons!
Do you see what I mean?
Cindy has a great store!
Now, be sure you get over there before everything is sold out.
And stay tuned here.
Cindy and I will be trading beads very soon.
You'll hear more about everything then.

Jennifer (Jangles) Heynen at The Bead and Button Show

Here's my setup for Jennifer's Class. I was learning to make ceramic glass beads. My teacher was Jennifer Heynen aka Jangles on Etsy. Take a look at her store to get an idea of the types of beads that Jennifer taught us to make.

Jennifer explains and demonstrates the techniques of ceramic bead making, and she makes the process look so easy. We were given a complete kit to work with when we made our beads. The kit included clay, glazes, and tools.
The book which Jennifer wrote was optional. I did treat myself to that book. It is wonderfully written, and explains the techniques she teaches in her class.




Here's Jennifer. I know it looks like she's singing to her class, but she didn't treat us to a rendition of any song. She is simply and exciting and excitable teacher. I love her necklace! Who wouldn't want to wear one of her gorgeous pieces! Wow!










Thank you, Jennifer, for the awesome class!

Tonight is Meet the Teachers. You might see two blogs tomorrow. It all depends on how much time I have after the event to write. See you later!

Now this was fun!

I am now, and have been for a while, a fan of Jennifer Heynen's
ceramic beads.
Her store on Etsy is known as Jangles.
In her blog, on February 13,
Jennifer announced the details of
Jangles Creative Celebration.
I decided to enter
because it gave me the chance I wanted to purchase some Jangles beads.
I'm not sorry I did!
They are absolutely wonderful!
Check out Jennifer's Etsy store to see more of her creations!
Anyway,
I just wanted to show you what I entered.
Each person is allowed 3 entries.
This is my first entry. It's a bracelet I made using memory wire, my own lampwork beads, a gorgeous focal bead from Jangles,
and flexible bangle beads from
MyELEMENTS on Etsy.
Now what do you think is my favorite color?
You're right, red!
Just kidding.
Anyway, that's entry #1.
My second entry was a necklace that I made using Jangles beads exclusively and a hand dyed silk ribbon from Deb Batten
of
FireBirdFlameWork.
The beads and the colors in the silk ribbon
worked well together
to make a beautiful necklace for me to wear!


















Love it! Love it! Love it!
Last, but not least, is a pair of earrings I made using Jangles beads and Swarovsky crystals.
Take a peek!
The colors are perfect for spring,
and
I can hardly wait to wear them!

















So, wish me luck!
Even if I don't "win" in this celebration,
I have already won!
I have some beautiful new pieces of jewelry to wear
when I go to the Bead and Button Show
in June
and
I will get to meet Jennifer there
since I am taking a class from her.
How can I loose?
I've already won.