Wednesday, January 11, 2012

in the works

I have been putting so much effort into making and photographing pieces for my new line and working on holiday items that I haven't been taking a lot of pictures of "in the works" pieces.  I've also had so much scheduled here lately that I simply haven't found time for this in a few weeks.  It was way past time to bring it back!  Here are a few things that have in my beading bowls and on my crafting table lately.

The newest piece in my rock garden line is going to be a a winter piece in neutrals.  And no, there are no pinks in the mix.  The design on the bottom of the bowl has a lot of pink, which shines through the clear beads.

Thank you for all of the wonderful feedback that I've received on my current header piece that I gave to Bethany for Christmas!  I will be offering a similar piece in my shop.

I have been working on a lot of greeting cards, including a couple Valentine's Day designs.  My card designing is pretty scattered (one day I'm working on Valentine's Day items, the next day I get inspired to start working on flowers for Mother's Day cards...), but I may try to get at least one more Valentine's Day design together before the holiday.

I have to say that I am really thrilled with how well I've been able to photograph cards in my light box.  I was worried that it wouldn't be big enough and that I wouldn't be able to crop the sides of the box out.  I was also worried that I'd get weird shadows on the cards when I stood them up.  So far neither of these things has been an issue at all!  There will still be some learning curves I'm sure, but I'm off to a good start at least.

This doesn't have anything to do with "in the works" but I wanted to say thank you for all of the anniversary congrats from the end of December.  Jake and I had a wonderful dinner out together.  I enjoyed the leftovers  at home the next day.  Look at how big those scallops are!

I still have a few $10 ad spots that will run for all of 2012.  Get them while you can!  All of the information about my private ad sponsorship can be found right here.

13 comments:

  1. That's great that your lightbox works so well for your cards too! I think I finally have a box big enough to make one so that's on my to-do list.

    I still don't know how you bead with all the beads mixed together like that. I can't handle my beads touching! :)

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  2. Lots of fun in the works! I need to remember to take photos like this more often too!
    Your leftovers sure look yummy! Glad you got to celebrate :)

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  3. I like looking at your beads when they are in tiny bowls--they always look so pretty and colorful.

    And I cracked up at Beaded's comment about them touching:)

    Erika
    Artful Rising

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  4. Oooh, look at all those shiny beads! I can't wait to see what you make from them.

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  5. The color scheme for your rock garden piece looks great!

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  6. I'm really excited about your garden line- it sounds like a great palette to work with! Happy belated anniversary to you and Jake! Glad you had a great dinner out!

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  7. Your projects look really colorful.

    And hey, I want a BLOG ad, if you'll do jewelry. But, I have to search for a great picture.

    lindab142 at_gmail.com

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  8. That looks yummy! Can't wait to see how you put all those neutrals together. I love seeing the beads in the bowls. Reminds me of M & Ms.

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  9. Love the beautiful colors of those beads! Glad your light box is working well.

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  10. beautiful combo of beads for your rock garden - what a nice title for a line of jewelry! Good luck with your cards and have fun! They look great! {:-D

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  11. That neutral piece is going to be beautiful, I can just tell! Glad your light box is working for you!

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  12. It's awesome that your lightbox works for cards too. I love being able to use the same thing for everything.

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  13. I do love your zest and creativity , always showing great pictures , whether its food or beads. Your herringbone wrap bracelets are nice , reminds me that I need to do a little more of the bead weaving along with the bead embroidery . Happy Beading

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