Getting Ready....

So much is going on with these groups of talented artists I belong to!  It has been so long since I had been involved due to health and studio building.... but getting on my feet again & even though the studio is not done done....I am glazing & making jewelry in such a wonderful space!  Anyway, with the holidays coming up (and fast) I am participating in a few group sales....and I will be offering FREE SHIPPING on Cyber Monday!

So, I will be stocking up my etsy shop with my  handmade LadybrookBeads & components!

Back!

First a Happy Veteran's Day to all our Vets!!!  God Bless all of you & your families! You are always remembered.....always! Warm heartfelt Thank You!♥♥♥♥

Here it is November!!  One day I hope to be better at blogging... been away from the computer for some time except for quick peeps here and there, dealing with a quirky computer & health .... but I have been in my new studio working, YEAH!! (although still not finished) and it feels fabulous!  Was able to finally glaze some beads & things, with my rolling glaze cabinet filled with many kinds of glazes it's just great! thanks Mom for finding the cabinet and hubby for putting wheels on it making an opening for more glazes, storage...

The small round charms are glaze samples with it's code on the back I wrote with a glaze pencil ( been wanting to make samples of the glazes for quite some time....so I am getting there...organized??!!)  

New glazing area!! Finally out of the basement!! Love the skylight overhead!  All the electric is not done yet but managing with extension cords! There will be a long light under the shelf to light up the area.  Have to be careful I don't get it too cluttered up before the electrician puts in the lighting!LOL!!

Our favorite!! It's Fall & hiking the "Gunks" with our sweet beagle "Daisy"!  All the huckleberry bushes are so pretty flaunting their red leaves along with all of nature's colors, textures, sounds & wonderful woods fragrance! In the background is the Catskill Mountains.

                                These are ancient Pitch Pines that grow on the rocks 
I will be sharing more..... In the meantime do check out all the cool and fabulous work of my clay bead buddies, groups & teams! www.blog.beadsofclay.org/  I have to get back in the groove of the clay and handmade jewelry groups after such a long hiatus with health issues & studio building.... Will be back!  Enjoy ♥

Designed for a cause...

One of my handmade LadyrookBeads became a focal bead in a necklace handmade
 by jewelry designer/artisan Rita of Giantoniadesigns. This special necklace described in Rita's own words "I had the hearts and ribbons bead targeted for a piece that a friend of mine asked me to create for an auction to benefit breast cancer research. I also used the adorable little heart charm you so generously provided for me."  I asked Rita to provide me with the makers of the other artisan made components ... she excitedly let me know they all have  shops on Etsy too! So again in Rita's words..." The beautiful word bead was created by Diane Hawkey. The copper heart was created by Jade Scott. The lovely lilac lampwork beads were created by HMB Studios.. The hand dyed silk ribbon was by Jamn Glass. I had also used some Vintaj Natural Brass components as well as the "inspire" charm. " So cool to have my bead in good company! Great piece Rita!
Thanks Rita for sharing & creating with handmade artisan components! Continue your wonderful designs! I know one very lucky person will be proud to wear this lovely statement necklace!
 The beauty of clay is it's endless ways of creating with it!!
Wishing a happy day to all...blessings & blissings!♥
Christine