tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post579659325440456511..comments2024-01-28T02:33:20.498-06:00Comments on Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere: Coming AliveTesoriTrovatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-69172762615355818282010-03-20T08:26:23.764-05:002010-03-20T08:26:23.764-05:00Congratulations on your upcoming exhibit! It is h...Congratulations on your upcoming exhibit! It is hard to explain passion (aka "that bead thing") to other people. It's wonderful that there's such a great online community that understands!Michelle Machhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11250447711658920958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-6827310441988213502010-03-19T04:26:03.853-05:002010-03-19T04:26:03.853-05:00Erin this post is as lovely as your jewelry and Co...Erin this post is as lovely as your jewelry and Congratulations on the GalleryQ.Jeanniehttp://www.jkdjewelry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-55415903638541184322010-03-17T10:38:53.191-05:002010-03-17T10:38:53.191-05:00Erin, I like to think that the beads are just taki...Erin, I like to think that the beads are just taking a break in my studio. They soon pass into new hands and in new creations. Once you let go of the ones you are holding onto, new ones can settle in for a while. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to working with you on your Q project!Heather Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-21700144952701192842010-03-17T08:37:02.417-05:002010-03-17T08:37:02.417-05:00Oh Erin! I was saving all the Carnival posts to r...Oh Erin! I was saving all the Carnival posts to read on the "big reveal" day and it has been such a wonderful morning! Your post touches all those aspects of a bead-lover's passion...even those that cause us doubt sometimes. Do I buy these for the right reasons? Am I selfish? Why can't I share?<br />And, I, too, have found amazing comfort, inspiration, and passion in the Art Bead Scene crowd...kindred spirits, kind hearts, and neverending inspiration!!! Thanks so much for being a part of my bead world!!!<br />JenJen Juddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16095850447720521341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-6263843063522653572010-03-08T10:06:07.207-06:002010-03-08T10:06:07.207-06:00This post very much speaks to me. I have been pond...This post very much speaks to me. I have been pondering the powers and perils of passion for some time now. There is light and dark and so many grays in the landscape of passion. <br /><br />Writing is no doubt what makes me come alive, but I need to be careful that it does not overtake all else. There is a life to lead, not just write about.<br /><br />Wonderful, inspiring post.Aidan Donnelley Rowley @ Ivy League Insecuritieshttp://ivyleagueinsecurities.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-18866374464379800542010-03-06T21:01:10.356-06:002010-03-06T21:01:10.356-06:00I imagine it takes a little wind out of your sails...I imagine it takes a little wind out of your sails when your dad says that about you and your passion. Does he know the kinds of success you've had with it? Has he seen what you do?<br /><br />I sometimes wonder what I'm passionate about ... I don't have any real hobbies that include "creating" anything. But I think that blogging has turned out to be something I'm passionate about. Lord knows I've stuck with it much longer than any other hobby I've tried. Sometimes it takes a while to find what lights your fire ... but when you find it, you need to stoke it and let it burn!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-34601495713390516542010-03-05T09:16:10.923-06:002010-03-05T09:16:10.923-06:00your exhibit sounds so wonderful - and so very you...your exhibit sounds so wonderful - and so very you... which is what it should be... <br />your dad sounds like mine - as well intentioned as he means it, i have heard him ask 'so why would someone want to wear something like this?' it didn't upset me, in fact it kind of reaffirmed that i am moving in the right direction for me... but having it called a 'little hobby', sigh, does get to me...<br />use your art beads, inspire others - and then destash! :P winkmairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-80676979318101770892010-03-04T22:54:23.737-06:002010-03-04T22:54:23.737-06:00Your post is wonderful Erin, but I would expect no...Your post is wonderful Erin, but I would expect nothing less, that is why I want to Congratulate you, you have been nominated for the Sunshine Blog Award! <br /><br />http://organicodysseys.blogspot.com/2010/03/thoughtful-thursday-bookswapping.html<br /><br />Thanks for having such a wonderful and interesting blog, and for being such an inspiration yourself!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236419783040389455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-16593603811766385802010-03-04T22:26:40.559-06:002010-03-04T22:26:40.559-06:00Erin,
You have written beautifully about passion.....Erin,<br />You have written beautifully about passion...and from our first meeting nearly a year ago, I have just always felt that so deeply within you. Continue to let this beautiful passion of yours shine, Erin! You are so gifted, and that is deeply evident in all the amazing creations you craft with your heart. <br /><br />Keep on shining this wonderful passion of your, sweet friend...Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347642337022150880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-83193864317613006602010-03-04T13:47:44.071-06:002010-03-04T13:47:44.071-06:00sounds like we're all in the same boat. i jus...sounds like we're all in the same boat. i just love beads and can't stop buying. i am so unorganized right now, i forget what i have. i'm acutally doing some clean up now and just taking a little break to have lunch and catch up on my blog reads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-44554309791501218882010-03-04T13:21:15.540-06:002010-03-04T13:21:15.540-06:00Erin,
I just love coming here and visting your si...Erin,<br /><br />I just love coming here and visting your site. I love your creations - you are so super talented. Your inspirational writing is a joy to read!<br /><br />xxoo<br />Peggy<br />Serendipity SmilesPeggyhttp://serendipitysmiles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-40923312655038694602010-03-03T23:54:56.592-06:002010-03-03T23:54:56.592-06:00Oh yes, the secret dark hiding places where beads ...Oh yes, the secret dark hiding places where beads multiply like jackrabbits, I know them well! Has anyone formed a Beads Anonymous group yet? I hope not because I don't want to be cured!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07804759073542266127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-38047958986967378882010-03-03T19:00:37.024-06:002010-03-03T19:00:37.024-06:00Oh my - I could have written this, too. Let me ju...Oh my - I could have written this, too. Let me just say, I have wonderful inventory of supplies - lampwork, czech, seed, tribal, PMC, wire, sterling, copper, pearls, crystals - you get the picture. Yup it's an addiction and I can't create fast enough. Although not working the past year has curtailed my purchases and forced me to create from current stashes. Nice to find beads you 'forgot' you bought!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, and look forward to your gallery inspirations.sandi mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936873481818244101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-36286926579886359482010-03-03T18:34:52.580-06:002010-03-03T18:34:52.580-06:00I really enjoyed this post. You have eloquently ex...I really enjoyed this post. You have eloquently expressed what I have been struggling to find words for. I am excited to see the progression of this passion filled project.<br />Thank you for sharing your heart!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963424365699253864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-61148446566643110772010-03-03T14:06:01.021-06:002010-03-03T14:06:01.021-06:00Erin, you have eloquently captured what I feel too...Erin, you have eloquently captured what I feel too. Passion for me is making beads, and is what keeps me awake at night, and gets me up in the morning. Each and every time I walk those 56 steps from the bed to the kiln (bypassing the coffee, even) to see what the prior evening's torching session has yielded, I feel the most incredible sense of excitement. The giddy anticipation never diminishes, and it's always like Christmas.<br /><br />Thank you for a most fulfilling post!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745889026665681137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-63955469246636490482010-03-03T13:55:00.447-06:002010-03-03T13:55:00.447-06:00Hello Erin, I couldhave written your post too. I...Hello Erin, I couldhave written your post too. I am a clinically diagnosed hoarder and it is a bad thing for me, but I find it extraordinarly difficult to let any one of my lovelies go. I have been unemployed for the past 7 months, so I have had to leaern to rein in my purchasing, which has helped, but Gosh, there are some beautiful beads out there!<br /><br />I'm excited for you and your collaboration with the artists at your gallery co-op. Do tell us more as you have more to tell.<br /><br />EmandaEmandaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908128665226502895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-75967680284884594402010-03-03T08:49:37.894-06:002010-03-03T08:49:37.894-06:00Erin, oh how I could relate to your post! My Dad ...Erin, oh how I could relate to your post! My Dad says the same kind of things to me. And those baggies of beads...there's bunches of them here too... and yet I can't fight the urge to buy even more beads. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your gallery exhibit - I'm sure it will be just beautiful.Cindyhttp://www.sweetbeadstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-11306022177647332742010-03-03T08:05:50.523-06:002010-03-03T08:05:50.523-06:00Our passion gets us up everyday and is fueled when...Our passion gets us up everyday and is fueled when you see the face of someone who loves what you do.<br />I love the quotes, so perfect...<br />Have a wonderful day Erin.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539090300799927263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-86735316191408615212010-03-03T07:10:04.240-06:002010-03-03T07:10:04.240-06:00Erin, I'm sorry to say I haven't been here...Erin, I'm sorry to say I haven't been here recently so I want to say first that I love what you've done with the place ... the bright colors ... awesome! The obsession you're describing also is a common one among those who sew. I had it with fabric, way back when. At that time there was a bumper sticker going around that said, "Whoever dies with the most fabric wins!" It sounds as though it applies to beaders too. Just too much good stuff!Barbara Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489926298058491835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-38862466282642613592010-03-03T06:56:49.398-06:002010-03-03T06:56:49.398-06:00Thanks for the post Erin. My passion is for beads...Thanks for the post Erin. My passion is for beads as well. Although I don't buy as much for myself anymore...but for the shop. I do understand the design not good enough or that I want to keep it all for myself. I recently sold a one of a kind bead embroidery piece...I think I sold a tiny piece of my heart (it was my favorite piece) but it "fits" the person who bought it--so it's going to a happy home. <br /><br />I hope to become more "free" with my stash...and create more--but what holds me back is time (not enough of it).<br />Bead Happy!<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11652030221444100995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-86580758925928397992010-03-03T02:31:30.903-06:002010-03-03T02:31:30.903-06:00I can't wait to see your pieces for the exhibi...I can't wait to see your pieces for the exhibit, I know they'll be amazing. As for hoarding...guilty.As for holding onto certain beads because you just can't bare to part with them....guilty. Smuggling in small bags of goodies....guilty, (I do wish certain things weren't in cellophane bags, that crackle of the paper is a dead giveaway.Daviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816205028289012921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-78339458045805518442010-03-02T23:41:55.384-06:002010-03-02T23:41:55.384-06:00"My passion has become a hoard, an insane sta..."My passion has become a hoard, an insane stash of baggies that is quickly overtaking the basement studio space" - sounds just a bit familiar. I had an immediate vision of a dragon lying on his hoard, not wanting to give up a single shiny piece...that dragon has a face that looks strangely similar to mine.<br /><br />The neu exhibit you are putting together sounds pretty exciting. I am looking forward to seeing more of this.stregatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573668708723922929noreply@blogger.com