Tiffany Sherman posted that comment on my FB page...I think she is 500% right !
Love you Tiff.....
The fabulous Bead Fest continues...tee hee
The largest necklace in the world
***NOTE: NOTE: First and foremost I want to mention that I asked permission when I took pictures of peoples work. All but one said "absolutely'.
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now, remember I said I loved this chain. It comes from fe Maille
this gal makes not only the chain in 15 different colors
of enameled copper but, Sterling Silver, Gold filled and real copper too...but,also jump rings in 3 different sizes in 15 different matching colors. 717-960-9100. They are in Carlisle, Pa. YES...I BOUGHT SOME !!!
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I also had a blast at SUNROOM STUDIOS
I BOUGHT WHATS IN MY HAND....because these glass beads can be turned into this
and the directions are in this magazine
I may do something entirely different with them, but, here's more ideas from them
I had so much fun at this booth Priscilla Marban
Yes...bought a bunch !
Priscilla apparently recognized me from YouTube and got all excited over meeting me....we couldn't stop laughing.
her funky collage beads appeal to my sense of humor.
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Found these at Chico Silver. Had the name Chico...who could resist !
Really liked the handcrafted porcelain components from Earthenwood Studios. I bought the ones below. Melanie Brooks, owner, made some beautiful steampunk jewelry using her pieces plus those from Tim and Vintaj. I've posted some of her finished work down a little further.
I don't remember where I found these funky beads but I just had to have them. They are stone, not plastic.
The wonderful Susan Lenart Kazmer insisted on giving me these from her AMAZING line of findings. A generous soul.
can not wait to play.
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Now...here was something I saw (but I didn't personally need to buy) that I thought was BRILLIANT.
what is it you ask ???
Well...if you sell jewelry that hangs on cards then this is for you
Easy Earring Cards Punch Kit
This is what it punches..now really..this is brilliant !
and there's also one that punches the miniature holes
If you display & sell jewelry...you need that !
Okay...more of what I saw if you can stand it...
My friends at Red Bank Beads had a lovely booth
Everyone can use some inspiration. Here is some work I saw from many talented artists
These are from Earthenwood
also from Earthenwood
from Sunroom Studios
so...did we have a great time...did I buy a bunch (lots more still in bags!)
YES...YES...YES
Wow...wow...and wow again...don't see how I could possibly go to that place without wanting to buy EVERYTHING! Thankyou for sharing all this Suze...I'm feeling really inspired by all those photos I just wanna go get my jewellery stuff out and play...but the thing is it's all packed away ARGGHHHH.
....and YES you ARE and enabler...most definately!
Posted by: Ange Lee | August 23, 2010 at 09:59 AM
OMG no wonder you get so excited what a wonderful place, full to the brim with goodies and Mr L to carry your bags.My hubby would have been so bored and would have walked around with his arms folded looking fed up. Look forward to seeing what you make. Or will you just stroke them!
Posted by: Kathy Gledsdale | August 23, 2010 at 07:12 AM
As always, thanks for sharing your good times. Amazing photos, lots of inspiration and enabling. Love it!
Posted by: Renee S. | August 23, 2010 at 05:48 AM
Oh I am in Heaven two! I am just digging out my passport for the next one! Thanks for showing.. if I can't get there this is the next best thing :)
Posted by: jennie | August 23, 2010 at 03:13 AM
Oh yes, you ARE an enabler Suze AND you sure know how to have a good (sorry great) time too!What a fab time it looks like you had at the beadfest - even the Lenster was smiling and he was your Sherpa!!!!
Kathyk
Posted by: Kathyk | August 23, 2010 at 02:37 AM
Who would have pictured such pretty necklaces out of those colorful rings?? great to see a finished product, so can get ideas.
Also, I love those lion/tigerhead beads! wow!!
Posted by: Lee | August 23, 2010 at 12:36 AM
I just have one question for you Suze...did you have your trusty Mold N Pour with you? I remember you said you ALWAYS have it with you to make molds! :) The beads you pictured are lovely. I can just imagine you going nuts in there.
Posted by: Candy Colwell | August 22, 2010 at 11:49 PM
Overwhelming!!!!!!!!!! Great photos, as always!
Posted by: Linda Cain | August 22, 2010 at 10:34 PM
wowowoowoweeeeeeeeeeeeeee...thx 4 sharing :-)i can't wait to see what u create!!!
Posted by: andrea | August 22, 2010 at 08:55 PM
Wow! Love the Earthenwood necklaces!!
Love you too Suze:)!
Posted by: Tiffany | August 22, 2010 at 08:43 PM
OMG, was Bead Fest amazing, so many talented artisans and companies in one roof. I had so much fun! Love you!
P.S. I'm blogging tonight!
xo
Posted by: Lisa Kettell | August 22, 2010 at 08:28 PM
Oh my goodness...how wonderful it must have been..thanks for sharing these great photos!!
Posted by: Nancy Lefko | August 22, 2010 at 08:14 PM