Bead Jewelry by Shopgirl

 Moment of ZenWho would have thought curtains gently billowing in the wind could provide a moment of zen. Yesterday morning, I was sitting on my computer table typing away, my apartment...

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While I'm mostly a peyote stitch gal, it's nice to get into gear with other bead stitches. There's a whole encyclopedia of bead stitches, techniques, what have you, that one could spend a lifetim...

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I've gotten into the habit of beading while I watch Instant Video on my iPad. You'll find an eclectic mix of movies and TV shows in my Amazon Watchlist. Among them is Downton Abbey.  Yes, I'...

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I'm glad to report that I continue with my projects for the year. Here's Project #2 and #3, titled "Pillars" and "Diagonals Stacks" respectively.  I've been playing with simple repetitive de...

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I'm not one to make New Year's resolutions but this year I'm making a commitment - I'm committing to create 52 projects this 2013. It doesn't sound like much but considering I've not created more...

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Last Wednesday, I laid out these beads on my beadmat to start another beaded project. This time shades of merlot with touches of purple, green and amber gold.  All I can say at this point is...

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Two years. Two years since my last confession, I mean blog post! Where was I two years ago and where have I been since then? Let's see, two years ago I just started a new job in Bethesda after wo...

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I belong to a GREAT community of artists! Selfless, generous and mission-driven. That truly is the story behind the journey of The Best Little Bead Box. The box is a little past the halfway point...

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Please click on the image above to visit their blog and read about this wonderful fund-raising project for Beads of Courage. The Best Little Bead Box is the brainchild of fellow beaders, Jennifer...

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Happy Sunday! Spur-of-the-moment salad I threw together made with grated carrots and broccolini lightly sauteed in olive oil and garlic, topped with orange wedges, served on a bed of spring green...

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I can't help myself. This color palette is one of my favorites and I keep creating pieces using these beads. Almost like an addiction. But you've got to agree these are perfect summer colors.This...

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The days have been gorgeous and definitely relaxing. I'm enjoying this summer more than the past summers. My herb "garden" (in-a-pot!) has been flourishing that I've been using fresh herbs in my ...

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I just wanted to share this shot with you all. I don't know the name of this plant. If you do, let me know. They were just so cute and adorable.

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One of the dreaded phrases Account Managers, Copy Writers or Art Directors in the advertising world have to hear -- AAs -- especially if they happen more than once (Yep, I was an Ad Exec in a pas...

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My cuff links are my featured Bead Art Originals (BAO) Item of the Week for May 21-27. Nine other BAO artists are participating this week with their own special items and offers. Click on the ima...

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Fewer men wear cuff links these days. I think it's sad because somehow it signifies the decline of the art of fine dressing. But I'm hopeful and so I work on more cuff links. I've done about a do...

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I know this shot is totally unappetizing but just to let you know I didn't get a chance for a food shot because my guests just scooped the hummus straight from this container. So this is "bottom ...

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You need to realize I DO NOT HAVE A GREEN THUMB. My DH, Mike, has always been the gardener growing tomatoes and peppers in our back yard. Me, I love rock gardens! But for some reason, I have been...

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To celebrate a friend's milestone birthday (Happy 5oth!), I thought I'd make her a pendant. I know I wanted to use purple swarovski crystals. I was sure I wanted to create a piece using silver an...

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Just wanted to share this bouquet with all Mothers on this special day!

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My best friend from college, Cheryl, finally got a chance to come and visit me. Her last trip here to the US was about 4 1/2 years ago. She stayed over from Monday and left yesterday. Her son, Se...

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In an effort to satiate my teenager's ever growing palate, I try to come up with new recipes. I have never been the type to looks at cookbooks and follow recipes to the tee. More often, I would e...

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Yesterday was a glorious day in DC. Spring has finally taken a hold with the sun shining, clear blue skies and cherry blossoms in full bloom at The National Mall. I'd like to share these photos o...

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I started a new project the other weekend, playing around with chinese crystal beads. I posted my first attempts on this the last time (click here to read that.). It's interesting to work on the ...

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Things are finally back to normal. Skies and clear and blue and the snow, albeit huge piles of it, are starting to melt. The weatherman predicts snow tomorrow, I think, but let's not worry about ...

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