tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49140253476495255742024-02-19T03:37:29.344-05:00Regina's WritingsMy thoughts ... my writings ... my beading ... I welcome your thoughts and your writings and your beading ...Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.comBlogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-8596192002224414162014-05-10T05:37:00.000-04:002014-05-10T12:19:38.094-04:00The 8th Annual Bead Soup PARTY!Well, it's party time.
First a big thank you to Lori Anderson and her family for getting this wonderful party together. I can only imagine what it took to get to this day. Thank you Lori, you and your family will always be very, very special to all of us. Wishing you all strength, health and happy days.
And now I present....
Remember the spectacular Copper Rose hand made by my partner Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-31457680799950125472014-04-25T15:05:00.002-04:002014-04-25T15:05:39.623-04:00My Partner for the 8th Bead Soup Blog PartyYes, I know this has been a long time coming, I am sure my partner Janice is wondering if I dropped off planet Earth. I am still around and still beading, but oh so little... My time has been spent with taxes, and I did get them done on time; and dealing with shortages of personnel in the work place, very tiresome and very stressful. I am pleased to announce that life is slowly getting backReginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-6683999312727649892014-02-11T20:38:00.004-05:002014-02-11T20:38:22.640-05:00Warm Wishes from Florida!
Winter Storm
Stay Warm
Stay Safe
Spring will soon be here!
Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-30025925738378821632014-02-11T07:19:00.001-05:002014-02-11T07:21:21.173-05:00I love making these...Memory wire stacked bracelets, so easy and so pretty. I love making these. Check out some of the few that I made currently on sale at my shop. I love how this one turned out... and it was sold within hours of my listing it, and that does wonders for the creative soul!
This bracelet was made with Turquoise rounds, natural seed Salwag beads and Tibetan brass capped Carnelian beads.
Have a Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-70451100405808537212014-02-09T12:26:00.001-05:002014-02-09T12:27:01.745-05:00Bead Soup Sign Up and $100 Bead Shopping Giveaway! Happy Sunday!
Did you sign up for the 8th annual Bead Soup Party? You have to sign up today, and only today. See you at the Party!
How about a $100 bead shopping spree? Hop on over to the Beading Gem's blog to sign up for a wonderful opportunity to sign up for a chance to win a $100 to shop at The Bead Shop. This is a great store, I have shopped there and they have a wide variety of beads,Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-17285382984680289682014-02-08T19:33:00.000-05:002014-02-08T19:36:56.853-05:00It has been too long... that I have been away from my blog.
I have been hopping around and reading and watching my fellow artisan bloggers as they made progress these past months. And I am in need of a serious jolt to kick start me to return to my blogging. I never stopped making jewelry, just spent much less time at the computer, other than to buy beads and to list my jewelry in my shop. I must say that I have spent aReginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-33419562543559406732013-04-27T06:34:00.000-04:002013-04-27T06:34:24.293-04:007th Bead Soup Blog Party!Welcome to the Bead Soup Party!
I just could not wait to show off what I have made with glorious beads that my Bead Soup partner Laura, the Bead Therapist sent me, what a gorgeous and at the same time challenging collection it was.
Here is what I received...
These rectangular pendants had me thinking...
These beads had me pondering...
March and April were very busy months, a bout of Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-58399091016454027202013-04-26T20:51:00.001-04:002013-04-26T20:51:18.221-04:00AJE: Earrings Challenge - Reveal 7 - Weeks 13 and 14
It is Reveal 7 of weeks 13 and 14 of the AJE Earrings challange and as usual I am behind schedule in posting for this blog hop. Have I told you how much fun it has been exploring the world of Art Jewelry Artisans and the Elements they create? Such lovely beads and components to bead with out there and it has been wonderful exploring them...
For this reveal I showcase Paper Beads made by Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-91836682444055132462013-04-07T11:28:00.002-04:002013-04-07T11:28:56.709-04:00AJE Earrings Challenge - Reveal 6 - Week 11 and 12
It is week 11 and 12 of the AJE Earrings challange and I am behind schedule in blogging my post for the blog hop. It has been a fun three months exploring the world of Art Jewelry Elements, and I have got to know of many artisans and sampled many of their creations. I have a stash of some very wonderful AJEs that I hope to showcase in the next quarter... yes, I plan to keep making more earringsReginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-83539090583753901432013-03-24T14:05:00.002-04:002013-03-24T14:05:20.015-04:00Reveal 5 - AJE Earrings Challenge - Week 9 and 10It is week 9 and 10 of the AJE Earrings challange and I am behind schedule in blogging my post for the blog hop. It has been a crazy month, sick with the flu, end of the quarter so busy at work, clean house get ready for company here for spring break, bead soup to cook... but inspite of it all the AJE earrings challenge has been a delight. I love that we reveal every two weeks, and it earrings, Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-6313125584367604872013-03-10T13:22:00.002-04:002013-03-10T13:22:09.759-04:00Bead Soup is... simmering...
Some weeks ago, I received my bead soup ingredients from my partner Laura De Moya. Laura is a Bead Therapist! And not in name only, she actually is Dr. Laura De Moya, a doctor in internal medicine, practicing in Texas. She is also the mother of two daughters and I wonder when she finds the time to bead. She certainly enjoys beading and loves to be challenged as you can see from the very Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-12297497673810633162013-03-03T07:46:00.002-05:002013-03-03T07:50:50.526-05:00Reveal 4 - AJE Earrings Challenge - Week 7 and 8It is week 7 and 8 of the AJE Earrings challange and the theme for me has been glass and a little fun...
My first pair uses a pair of frilly pink lampwork ruffles from moderntrails and I decided I will dance with them. So meet my dancers...
Shall we dance?
I used Magnesite skull beads from Happy Mango Beads and made the earwires myself. Would you wear this pair of earrings?
My next pairReginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-79653871420564630622013-02-23T20:34:00.001-05:002013-02-24T06:41:44.977-05:00Crazy Coiling ClassLast Saturday I spent six hours at the ArtCenter Manatee in Manatee County Florida with 9 other jewelry makers taking a workshop wire coiling and making a Crazy Coil Bracelet.
Our teacher was the talented Stacy Perry of Hodgepodgerie and it was a great class. We spent the day learning to use an electric drill to coil wire at lightening speed, manipulating wire every which way, add in Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-91501268236832656732013-02-18T14:33:00.001-05:002013-02-18T14:33:32.759-05:00A Gorgeous Giveaway!Lesley of Thea too is celebrating her one year anniversary with one gorgeous giveaway of her amazingly gorgeous charms and components. Look at them, they are lip smacking, finger licking gorgeous! I purchased some of her charms from her Etsy shop for earrings for entries to the AJE challenge, have not use them yet...but I want more...
Gorgeous Giveaway from Thea too!
Happy Anniversary LesleyReginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-71069348544388340592013-02-17T06:43:00.000-05:002013-02-17T14:26:57.039-05:00Week 3 - AJE Earrings ChallengeWeek 3 of the AJE Earrings Challange being the week of Valentine's Day, my theme was hearts and earrings featuring handmade hearts by two very talented artisans.
Bronze heart charms by Candice Wakumoto (purchased from Andrew Thorton's shop)
Lapis Lazuli coins
Golden pyrite rondelles
Earwires by Mishel Designs
Sterling Silver Lone Star heart charms by Cathy Dailey
Sponge Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-12050916706166019162013-02-10T14:54:00.001-05:002013-02-10T14:54:56.566-05:00Hello Spring 2013... Stringing, that is!
I know the North East is blanketed in snow and I hear there is another storm on the way... I hope everyone stays safe and makes the best of Mother Nature's winter visits. But take heed, spring is around the corner...
For me, Jewelry Stringing Spring 2013 arrived in my mail box yesterday and I can now reveal that two of my bracelets were selected to be featured as part of their Bracelet Designs Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-8323245050862962642013-02-04T07:25:00.001-05:002013-02-23T20:35:44.301-05:00Calling all Necks!Did I get your attention? Good.
I am having a sale at Sundancegems during the month of February to find necks for my neck less necklaces!
I have been often asked about the name of my shop, it is named after the subdivision I live in, what can I say? I had to think up a name real fast when I was setting up my site. It has nothing to do with the other more famous website known by a similar name. Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-36282820471855685852013-02-02T19:40:00.002-05:002013-02-02T19:41:52.402-05:00Week 2 - AJE Earrings ChallengeThis was a very busy two weeks for me being the end on the month at the bank when work gets crazy. I have also been fighting off some sort of runny nose, sneezing and teary eyed bug. It was nice staying around the house today doing not much of anything but checking out the glorious earrings made by others taking part in the AJE challenge.
My week 2 contributions were two pairs, take a look...
Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-49699764417817139852013-01-23T21:22:00.004-05:002013-01-23T21:24:53.902-05:00Happy!
A tribute to colorful Czech glass beads...
I got the beads from Happy Mango Beads, how appropriate!
This set will be donated to raise money for the fight against Juvenile Diabetes.Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-48645019497078872002013-01-19T22:02:00.002-05:002013-01-19T22:02:24.966-05:00Week 1 - AJE Earrings ChallengeThis is week one of the AJE Earrings Challenge and here are my contributions...
Natural Turquoise Coins and Copper charms by Melinda Orr of Orrtec
Turquoise and Lampwork beads by Jennifer Jennings of Blue Seraphim
Venetian Glass beads with bronze hammered hearts by Candice Wakumoto
Red Coral beads with Keith O'Conner Ceramic Beads and earwires made by yours truly!
BeReginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-18787876916501571732013-01-12T13:36:00.001-05:002013-01-12T15:46:27.790-05:00AJE Earring ChallengeI was so looking to jump start my creativity in 2013 and I found it.
The Art Jewelry Element Earring Challenge!
This challenge has me searching through my hoard of beads for AJEs made by various artisans, and I have more on order as well.. making their way to me. The challenge also has me trying to figure out Pinterest! Not quite sure I got that quite right yet, but I am working on it.&Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-23233320356983011162013-01-05T13:19:00.003-05:002013-01-05T13:19:31.041-05:00In 2013 I wish you ...
New Year Wishes
Smoky Quartz to dispel all negative energy and depression, leave that behind with 2012!
Turquoise to attract prosperity and success, while enhancing your creativity and communication skills... more blog posts everyone!
Tiger Eye for good fortune and protection from 'Evil Eyes'!
May all your wishes come true this year!Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-60998046416119790692013-01-01T07:58:00.002-05:002013-01-01T07:58:50.859-05:00A Happy New Year!Wishing you all a joyful year, with peace, happiness and love!
... and happy beading too!
Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-64234653588399192922012-12-23T11:11:00.004-05:002012-12-23T18:46:17.828-05:00A Very Merry Christmas to all!
Merry Christmas from Florida!
picture courtesy of http://beachcomber26.blogspot.com/2011/11/beach-christmas.html
Yes, I am still around! It has been such a long time since I blogged. Why? Not quite sure, many reasons, all excuses ... but once you loose the thread it is sure hard to get back in. But I promised myself that I will be a regular beader, blogger and blog hopper inReginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4914025347649525574.post-80993338496597964702012-09-08T13:33:00.000-04:002012-09-08T13:33:16.900-04:00Books, Books and Books... GiveawayLori Anderson of Pretty Things and Bead Soup fame, is giving away some great jewelry making/technique books. She has reviewed three of these books today and will be giving them away to some lucky beaders.
So hop on over and comment to enter in this generous giveaway!Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.com0