tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post3940572911712545858..comments2024-01-28T02:33:20.498-06:00Comments on Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere: Bead Fest Pity Party - Bust Your StashTesoriTrovatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-68716233338626175872013-08-25T22:16:54.112-05:002013-08-25T22:16:54.112-05:00The artist whose beads I covet are yours. The two...The artist whose beads I covet are yours. The two beads that I have been able to get so far as some of my most treasured.<br /><br />As far as the artist whose beads I have the most of? I think that it would be a draw between Juls at StudioJuls and Tracy at BeatleBaby Glassworks.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-54174246694995490352013-08-25T21:23:49.659-05:002013-08-25T21:23:49.659-05:00I just stumbled across this wonderful blog of your...I just stumbled across this wonderful blog of yours and saw the question that I'd like to answer. I am a bead hoarder as well, but of everyone I could hoard at this point in time it would be Petra at Scorched Earth on Etsy. Her work is so filled with life and earth that I simply must have as many of those wonderful bronzy-silvery colorful beads and connectors. <br /><br />Really enjoy this blog, btw. <br /><br />mary marytown79@gmail.comhaezzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16645330911551171795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-64645496042370908702013-08-24T21:21:10.034-05:002013-08-24T21:21:10.034-05:00Oh I love Heather too, her beads are such a perfec...Oh I love Heather too, her beads are such a perfect addition to a piece of jewellery. Recently however, I've been playing closer to home, with ceramic pieces by Peruzi (www.peruzi.net). Natalie has a great selection of beautiful pendants and beads. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-47203095026855068612013-08-24T20:01:35.405-05:002013-08-24T20:01:35.405-05:00Those are hard questions. I love so many artists,...Those are hard questions. I love so many artists, but i think you mit be my "go-to" girl. You always have just the right pendant. :)Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674909712418596942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-63082482019059312232013-08-24T17:39:20.561-05:002013-08-24T17:39:20.561-05:00I would have to say that Gaea is my "go to&qu...I would have to say that Gaea is my "go to" artist. I love all her work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-15997696063787174402013-08-24T06:37:35.208-05:002013-08-24T06:37:35.208-05:00What a question. I must, simply MUST answer as in ...What a question. I must, simply MUST answer as in who is my Right Now favorite bead artist...and that is Julie at StudioJuls. Her link for those who are curious: http://studiojuls.indiemade.com/store<br />I received a new order yesterday and her work is evolving, growing and inspiring, and if you know her, she is too in a beautiful way. Earlier this month, I received a package from Petra at Scorched Earth (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ScorchedEarthonEtsy) tho, and am delighted and oh-so challenged by her art. I adore that she is from Scotland and can feel the magic of the earth in her pieces. So, really is there an always favorite? No...for me it is a melding of beauty, craftsmanship, and personality. For my favorite completed bead artist? The question you didn't ask is easier.... You. And that just doesn't seem to change. :) Blessings! ps email goldkissesart@hotmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342058990797370991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-79867914695985892692013-08-23T22:43:32.515-05:002013-08-23T22:43:32.515-05:00I couldn't possibly pick a favorite bead artis...I couldn't possibly pick a favorite bead artist. It's an I-never-met-a-bead-I-didn't-like situation. However, some of the first art beads I bought years ago before I had ever heard the term "art bead" are some sterling silver chakra charms. I remember the artist said they came without a high shine in order to show humility. I was looking for them recently, and realized I have two sets. I was ordering them to use one on a charm bracelet, and I loved them so much I couldn't stand the thought of the set being "incomplete" so I bought a second set. I don't know the artist's name, but I think her ebay name was PalmBeachKarma.Ann Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911194722202501782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-74680556391795875802013-08-23T21:24:57.737-05:002013-08-23T21:24:57.737-05:00Oh Erin! We are such kindred spirits! Your pendant...Oh Erin! We are such kindred spirits! Your pendants were in my bead stash to work with this weekend! I love what you did with the cardinal. I'm sure each of those beads will one day be put to good use!!!Heather Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-53851132842433639882013-08-23T20:27:44.260-05:002013-08-23T20:27:44.260-05:00I have a lovely Ann Choi bead that is based on gat...I have a lovely Ann Choi bead that is based on gates in a Chinese temple, I believe. It is a stunner and I simply have not found the perfect beads to complement it. The hunt continues.Alice Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311958388189743975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-64391010974024823022013-08-23T12:48:57.326-05:002013-08-23T12:48:57.326-05:00To be honest, it would not be one person but rathe...To be honest, it would not be one person but rather the material... as much as I love glas and wood, thread and metall... I wouldn't go with the endless possibilities polymer clay is giving me. Especially because you don't need that much equiqment, material, work space... (fill in the list please ^^) to be able to create :)Saraccinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002153353895199412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-73023447024776456992013-08-23T10:36:51.715-05:002013-08-23T10:36:51.715-05:00You have to be kidding. A favorite? How about who ...You have to be kidding. A favorite? How about who has the largest bead tray in your studio? I guess that would be Gaea, I designs with her all the time. Also Amanda of Sea Shore Glass, I love the light she captures. My favorite art beads I have a hard time parting with is you. I have a problem when I design with your beads Miss Erin and I end up thinking this would go with my wardrobe. I have a collection of published and other beautiful designs on my private board with simple Truths pendants. I love the meaning of the words you choose. They truly inspire me. I have sold quite a few too. Heathers art beads do the same thing for me because nature is my inspiration. She is a wonderful inspiration. Now that I have left out many of my favorite designers and missed the question my email is cfick1@me.com Michael and Cherrie Fick https://www.blogger.com/profile/15829036785593223638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-32006249217915751102013-08-23T08:38:17.172-05:002013-08-23T08:38:17.172-05:00In general my lampwork beads are my most coveted. ...In general my lampwork beads are my most coveted. I can 'get lost' by just holding one and looking at the amazing patterns created from melting threads of glass. My favorites? At the top of my list are Anne Ricketts, Dustin Tabor, Stephanie Sersich, Heather Trimlett, Barbara Becker Simon.<br /><br />Love the nested Cardinal necklace Erin. Just remembered - it's also our State bird. sandi mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936873481818244101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-14631427260131210122013-08-23T08:29:43.568-05:002013-08-23T08:29:43.568-05:00I admit it. I am a bead hoarder too!! I can't...I admit it. I am a bead hoarder too!! I can't have too many lampwork beads or clay beads/pendants. In looking at my stash, the artisan I have the most hoarded beads/pendants is Elaine Ray. She is local and I have easy access to her products via Ornamentea and I just love her! I also have a lots of beautiful lampwork from Pinocean (I love her tiny lampwork beads!) and numerous pendants from Menagerie Studio (love how unique & gorgeous her work is)! Of course there are plenty of other artisans that I'm in love with as well, but the question was for one & I named 3! :)Alicia Coatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08544885741214621646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-19745359380520300792013-08-23T08:25:52.872-05:002013-08-23T08:25:52.872-05:00As a fellow "bead-a-holic" I totally und...As a fellow "bead-a-holic" I totally understand your addiction! I love beads. As I like to say "Beaded is beautiful!"<br />IreneIrene Helms Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03284661879232571081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-83077917643309493412013-08-23T08:22:36.426-05:002013-08-23T08:22:36.426-05:00what is the "cherry tree" @ your fundra...what is the "cherry tree" @ your fundraiser?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16479492932349522521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-72838893668686350782013-08-23T08:05:41.841-05:002013-08-23T08:05:41.841-05:00I wish I could partake in the Pity Party this week...I wish I could partake in the Pity Party this weekend, but my oldest son is turning 6 so we have a lot of stuff going on. My favorite bead artist is definitely a tie between Golem Studio and Gaea beads. They are the two I most frequently need to have and also my first art bead purchases. Your cardinal necklace is lovely! Steph L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08125338342244198124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-92082474569155396682013-08-23T07:46:47.357-05:002013-08-23T07:46:47.357-05:00I hoard a lot of beads too - I plan on digging aro...I hoard a lot of beads too - I plan on digging around in my stash later on in the day as part of the Bead Fest Pity Party!<br /><br />I hoard a lot of lampwork beads by multiple artists (such as Lush Lampwork, Cheeky Cherub and Ciel Creations). I also have an amazing lampwork made by a friend (she doesn't have a shop unfortunately!), that I've kept for two years and haven't done anything with, because it's so beautiful, I feel I can't make anything that'll do it justice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-2045350468377179892013-08-23T07:03:05.698-05:002013-08-23T07:03:05.698-05:00I have an amazing lampwork focal bead that was gif...I have an amazing lampwork focal bead that was gifted to me by lampwork artist Lenda Dewyer. I'm not sure if she's still creating beads or not. She created an absolutely gorgeous bead with a tree on it shedding a tear. She called it "A Mother's Tear", it was a gift after my son died. The tree of life has very special symbolism for my family with regard to my son. I had only met Lenda online through WetCanvas.com and had admired and purchased a bead or two from her. It is an absolute treasure and worth more to me than any precious metal or stone.Lori Bowring Michaudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433181505904271679noreply@blogger.com