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

Professional Clay Team growing.....

Such exciting events will be coming up along with fabulous work from this amazing group of clay bead artists that I am so proud to be part of!! Will keep you posted! 

Transition...

 Hubby putting wheels & creating an open storage area...never can have enough storage!!

Ready to fill with glazes!!

From my small area in the basement, going to their new   cabinet in the studio! Yikes! I love glazes!!!

Here's the rolling glaze cabinet... I have so much bisque to glaze, can't wait to get organized to start the new work!  Hope you all enjoyed your St. Patty's Day celebrations!  This warm weather is amazing!! The ticks here in our woods are everywhere!!  Loving the Crocus blooms, the Daffodils coming up!  It's definitely a season of new, change, growth & adventure!
I am thrilled with the Beads of Clay group I am part of!  They are doing an amazing job of promoting our Clay Beads & sharing with the world our passion of clay!  I am looking forward to growing in my studio & having my creative imagination take off!! In the meantime, I am working on getting the studio done, have more to go, but will keep you posted!  I am also working on the Magic Door....you'll see.....

I recently did a show Expo at the beautiful, historic  Mohonk Mountain House where I will be demonstrating beading at the Barn Museum there this summer as I have been for years! It's an amazing place to get away and be removed from today's stresses and go back in time.

Well, back to getting organized, sorted....OMG!! Is that possible??! for a bead creator & clay lover?? I am hoping so!!!  Hubby won't add on an addition...LOL!!!

Wishing you a fabulous day! Blessings & Blissings!  ♥ Christine