In other news, I've listed two new beads in my Etsy shop. I'm hung up on flowers these days - maybe because my back yard desperately needs a face lift. :-O
Well, I'm heading back to tech land - YOU go have yourselves a happy and creative day!
Showing posts with label Beads of Courage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beads of Courage. Show all posts
Friday, November 19, 2010
They're Here!
Wow -- I was taken by surprise this morning. Holy smokes! The Best Little Bead Box(es) showed up on my doorstep while I was indulging in my morning coffee. And my day is full - I've had too much work to do on my tech job to dive into those boxes. But this evening... oh, this evening is going to be glorious! Stay tuned for a first-hand account of what's making its way around the country...
In other news, I've listed two new beads in my Etsy shop. I'm hung up on flowers these days - maybe because my back yard desperately needs a face lift. :-O
Well, I'm heading back to tech land - YOU go have yourselves a happy and creative day!
In other news, I've listed two new beads in my Etsy shop. I'm hung up on flowers these days - maybe because my back yard desperately needs a face lift. :-O
Well, I'm heading back to tech land - YOU go have yourselves a happy and creative day!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Hiatus is Over!
Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. I took a much-needed break from the blogosphere, but I'm back - happy and, hopefully healthy!
What a busy summer I had, making stuff for my Etsy shops, selling at shows, teaching classes, working and travelling for my high-tech job, and taking care of my declining mom who has Alzheimer's. Phew!
I signed up for the Bead Journal Project, and only made it through April. I signed up for a creative drawing class and didn't get through that either. I think I'm going to have to stop signing up for things until my life calms down a bit (hmmm... maybe that will be in my NEXT life.). However, I DID sign up for a project that has me really excited. See that new logo on the right side of my blog page? It's the Best Little Bead Box project to benefit the Beads of Courage program. You can read the inaugural post HERE to find out exactly what this project is. Then follow along on the Best Little Bead Box Blog -or- follow along on Facebook - to see what leaves the box and what's being added. Then stay tuned to find out how you can win win win! It's going to be a dream stash, for sure!
Here's a preview of what I'm going to put in the box.
This doesn't include any of my lampwork - that will be a surprise until I actually make it this weekend. And I haven't finished raiding my own stash yet. When it's my turn to fill the box, the Best Little Bead Box Blog will have much better pix of my additions to the treasure chest!
And now I'm heading back to tech land. It's nice to be back here chatting with you folks! And a big THANK YOU to all of you who came to see me at the ISGB Bead Bazaar in Rochester, NY as well as those of you who cheered me up at B.A.B.E.! Soon I'll be adding more fiber to my diet... ah, I mean, my Etsy shop. Stick with me, people!
Now go have yourselves a happy and creative day!
What a busy summer I had, making stuff for my Etsy shops, selling at shows, teaching classes, working and travelling for my high-tech job, and taking care of my declining mom who has Alzheimer's. Phew!
I signed up for the Bead Journal Project, and only made it through April. I signed up for a creative drawing class and didn't get through that either. I think I'm going to have to stop signing up for things until my life calms down a bit (hmmm... maybe that will be in my NEXT life.). However, I DID sign up for a project that has me really excited. See that new logo on the right side of my blog page? It's the Best Little Bead Box project to benefit the Beads of Courage program. You can read the inaugural post HERE to find out exactly what this project is. Then follow along on the Best Little Bead Box Blog -or- follow along on Facebook - to see what leaves the box and what's being added. Then stay tuned to find out how you can win win win! It's going to be a dream stash, for sure!
Here's a preview of what I'm going to put in the box.
This doesn't include any of my lampwork - that will be a surprise until I actually make it this weekend. And I haven't finished raiding my own stash yet. When it's my turn to fill the box, the Best Little Bead Box Blog will have much better pix of my additions to the treasure chest!
And now I'm heading back to tech land. It's nice to be back here chatting with you folks! And a big THANK YOU to all of you who came to see me at the ISGB Bead Bazaar in Rochester, NY as well as those of you who cheered me up at B.A.B.E.! Soon I'll be adding more fiber to my diet... ah, I mean, my Etsy shop. Stick with me, people!
Now go have yourselves a happy and creative day!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Getting Ready for Rochester
Wow, I can't believe that I'm leaving for Rochester, NY in 3 days. I also can't believe that time has slipped by so quickly... AGAIN ... You'd think that after all this experience with that time thing, I'd be used to it by now.
The International Society of Glass Beadmakers is having their annual conference, called "The Gathering", in Rochester this year, which is why I'll be on a plane at 6 a.m. Monday morning heading east. We have a 1-day bead bazaar at the Gathering that's open to the public. If you're in the Rochester area on July 31, please come by the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Main St. and stop by my booth to say hi!
Here are a few items I'll have with me for sale. A few beads in my "Mudcloth" series...
And a brooch that I made on a piece of my handmade felt - with a lovely bird by Heather Powers of Humblebeads. I'm hoping to have a few more of these finished before I head to the airport.
I've been a member of the ISGB since 2000, and I've been to every Gathering since then except one. I wasn't going to miss this one - but getting to Rochester from the San Francisco area isn't easy. Not much choice when it comes to flights, and the cost was horrendous. Ah well... next year it will be in Louisville, KY - a much easier destination!
That's the Friday scoop. If all goes well, I'll have a few more pieces to show you before I take to the skies. Now I'm off to high-tech land - and you folks go have yourselves a happy and creative day!
Oh... and PLEASE don't forget to vote for Beads of Courage at the Pepsi Refresh site - we need your help to get into the top 10, and we're almost out of time. Thank you so much!
The International Society of Glass Beadmakers is having their annual conference, called "The Gathering", in Rochester this year, which is why I'll be on a plane at 6 a.m. Monday morning heading east. We have a 1-day bead bazaar at the Gathering that's open to the public. If you're in the Rochester area on July 31, please come by the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Main St. and stop by my booth to say hi!
Here are a few items I'll have with me for sale. A few beads in my "Mudcloth" series...
And a brooch that I made on a piece of my handmade felt - with a lovely bird by Heather Powers of Humblebeads. I'm hoping to have a few more of these finished before I head to the airport.
I've been a member of the ISGB since 2000, and I've been to every Gathering since then except one. I wasn't going to miss this one - but getting to Rochester from the San Francisco area isn't easy. Not much choice when it comes to flights, and the cost was horrendous. Ah well... next year it will be in Louisville, KY - a much easier destination!
So today I have to do my high tech work, tonight I'm teaching a class, but tomorrow I'm dedicating the entire day and evening to making as many items as I can before I pack up on Sunday.
That's the Friday scoop. If all goes well, I'll have a few more pieces to show you before I take to the skies. Now I'm off to high-tech land - and you folks go have yourselves a happy and creative day!
Oh... and PLEASE don't forget to vote for Beads of Courage at the Pepsi Refresh site - we need your help to get into the top 10, and we're almost out of time. Thank you so much!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Sending Out a Plea
Today, I'm asking all of you to please help the Beads Of Courage program. This is a program that I've been supporting for several years - what it does to help out kids with serious illnesses is just wonderful! You can read about Beads of Courage HERE.
Beads of Courage is in the running to receive $25,000 of funding from the PepsiCo corporation. You know, that company that makes Pepsi Cola. The top 10 "ideas" that have a positive impact will receive $25,000 to help fund their idea. Currently, Beads of Courage is in 17th place. Here's where you can help us.
In order to get into the top 10, we need votes - votes every day - lots and lots of votes! All you have to do to vote is register with your name, email address, and birth date. Then vote once a day - every day - through July 31. PLEASE help our kids, THEY need your votes!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Beads of Courage is in the running to receive $25,000 of funding from the PepsiCo corporation. You know, that company that makes Pepsi Cola. The top 10 "ideas" that have a positive impact will receive $25,000 to help fund their idea. Currently, Beads of Courage is in 17th place. Here's where you can help us.
In order to get into the top 10, we need votes - votes every day - lots and lots of votes! All you have to do to vote is register with your name, email address, and birth date. Then vote once a day - every day - through July 31. PLEASE help our kids, THEY need your votes!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Big Event Today and Tomorrow!
Come one, come all!! We're having a 2-day event in San Mateo at Aanraku Studio in San Mateo, CA to benefit the Beads of Courage program!
SGB Norcal members, hospital staff, children undergoing treatment, and their parents have all been invited to attend this big two day hot glass fest, and yours truly will be there with didymiums, Plays With Fire baseball cap, tools, and a helping hand.
Here's the fine print:
Friday Sept. 18th, 10am - 8 pm: Bead making demos & challenges, bead shop, free jewelry making sessions
Saturday Sept. 19th, 10am - 3pm: Bead making demos & challenges, bead shop, free jewelry making sessions
Saturday Sept. 19th, 6-8 pm: Dinner and live auction, plus Sharon Peters demo.
Tickets are $30 per person for a delicious Italian dinner catered by Bucca di Beppo, complete with desert and wine!
There will also be a live auction of beautiful handmade jewelry during dinner, and an event closing glass bead demo by Sharon Peters to finish off the evening!
To order Reception Tickets: call Lena (925) 872-4276 or Aanraku: (650) 372-0527
Directions To Aanraku Glass Studios
(Parking Garage Info down at bottom)
41 South Railroad Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
phone: (650) 372-0527 email: aanraku@bayareastainedglas
From 880 South:
· Take the Hwy 92 E/Jackson St. exit, to the San Mateo Bridge; Cross the bridge
· Merge onto US-101 North toward San Francisco
· Take the E. 3rd Ave exit, and go West. Go under the overpass and loop around onto 3rd Avenue.
· Go straight, cross a couple intersections, and turn RIGHT on Delaware.
· Turn LEFT on 1st Ave.
· To get to the studio: Just before the railroad tracks, turn RIGHT on S. Railroad Avenue. If you cross the tracks, you’ve missed it.
From US-101 North: aim for San Mateo, and :
· Take the 3rd Ave exit, and go West. Go under the overpass and loop around onto 3rd Avenue.
· Go straight, cross a couple intersections, and turn RIGHT on Delaware.
· Turn LEFT on 1st Ave.
· To get to the studio: Just before the railroad tracks, turn RIGHT on S. Railroad Avenue. If you cross the tracks, you’ve missed it.
From US-101 South: Exit at 3rdAve going West & follow directions above.
PARKING:
You probably won’t find a spot in front of the studio.
Here are the two closest parking garages, both 1 block away, and cheap (bring quarters!)
1) Cross the tracks. Enter the Public Parking garage on the LEFT. You’ll have to walk a block down Railroad to reach the studio. (OR)
2) Cross the tracks. Turn RIGHT into the Cal Train station, follow the driveway and enter the underground parking garage at the end of the drive. Take the stairs at the end of the garage (closest to 1st Ave). You’ll have to walk a block down Railroad to reach the studio.
Friday Sept. 18th, 10am - 8 pm: Bead making demos & challenges, bead shop, free jewelry making sessions
Saturday Sept. 19th, 10am - 3pm: Bead making demos & challenges, bead shop, free jewelry making sessions
Saturday Sept. 19th, 6-8 pm: Dinner and live auction, plus Sharon Peters demo.
Tickets are $30 per person for a delicious Italian dinner catered by Bucca di Beppo, complete with desert and wine!
There will also be a live auction of beautiful handmade jewelry during dinner, and an event closing glass bead demo by Sharon Peters to finish off the evening!
To order Reception Tickets: call Lena (925) 872-4276 or Aanraku: (650) 372-0527
Directions To Aanraku Glass Studios
(Parking Garage Info down at bottom)
41 South Railroad Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
phone: (650) 372-0527 email: aanraku@bayareastainedglas
From 880 South:
· Take the Hwy 92 E/Jackson St. exit, to the San Mateo Bridge; Cross the bridge
· Merge onto US-101 North toward San Francisco
· Take the E. 3rd Ave exit, and go West. Go under the overpass and loop around onto 3rd Avenue.
· Go straight, cross a couple intersections, and turn RIGHT on Delaware.
· Turn LEFT on 1st Ave.
· To get to the studio: Just before the railroad tracks, turn RIGHT on S. Railroad Avenue. If you cross the tracks, you’ve missed it.
From US-101 North: aim for San Mateo, and :
· Take the 3rd Ave exit, and go West. Go under the overpass and loop around onto 3rd Avenue.
· Go straight, cross a couple intersections, and turn RIGHT on Delaware.
· Turn LEFT on 1st Ave.
· To get to the studio: Just before the railroad tracks, turn RIGHT on S. Railroad Avenue. If you cross the tracks, you’ve missed it.
From US-101 South: Exit at 3rdAve going West & follow directions above.
PARKING:
You probably won’t find a spot in front of the studio.
Here are the two closest parking garages, both 1 block away, and cheap (bring quarters!)
1) Cross the tracks. Enter the Public Parking garage on the LEFT. You’ll have to walk a block down Railroad to reach the studio. (OR)
2) Cross the tracks. Turn RIGHT into the Cal Train station, follow the driveway and enter the underground parking garage at the end of the drive. Take the stairs at the end of the garage (closest to 1st Ave). You’ll have to walk a block down Railroad to reach the studio.
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