Bead Packet Design Challenge from Sharyl's Jewelry & NKP Designs

Back at the end of September, I signed up for a Design Challenge on Sharyl's Jewelry blog.  It was in conjunction with NKP Designs, using some of her artbeads.  We were mailed a packet of beads and asked to design a piece of jewelry. The idea was to see what 10 different jewelry designers would come up with using the same beads. I loved the beads.  The colors were fantastic and I had several ideas right away.  We were required to use the large focal artbead and at least 2 other of the artbeads. Then we could use the rest of the beads or beads from our stash to finish our piece. I thought my beads all complimented themselves so well, I decided to use only the beads I received in my piece along with the silk and the chain.  This is what I finally settled on. I'm loving using Sari silk ribbons in my jewelry lately and I had the perfect colors left from some silks I'd gotten from Marsha Neal's studio that I had used in my Bead Soup Blog Party piece in August.  I found this chain that just seemed to say "Use me" with these beads and the silks.  And the toggle fit perfectly, too.  What do you think?  How did I do with my beads and the Bead Challenge?  Be sure to visit Sharyl's Jewelry blog for the rest of the participants and see what the other 9 designers did with their beads.  Here's the beads I started with (I forgot to take a pic before I started designing, so this is the pic of the beads from Sharyl's website for the challenge):

And here's my finished piece:

If you're interested in purchasing this piece, let me know. I'll be putting it in my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz shortly.  And if you're looking for Stained Glass, Mosaics or Fused Glass kreationz for your Home or Garden, be sure to check my shop out.
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Red is such a Cheery color-Jewelry and Glass

I love Red. It is such a cheery color. It always makes me feel better. But it also brings out passion in people. Whether it is passion for someone or something. It can brighten our day and cheer us up, especially if it's the color of something someone has given us. If you're looking to cheer yourself or someone else up, or just make someone's day, check out this great Red coral and pearl necklace and earring set. It's certain to do just that. And you can also help make STRINGandSTONES day by giving her that 1st sale! And if coral and pearls aren't quite your thing, but you still love red and that chunky look, take a peek at this gorgeous Carnelian necklace. It's great.

But if jewelry isn't what you're after, then I've got some great glass items that are either red or have red in them. Things for your home and garden, like a cute ladybug plant stake for your potted plants or flower bed, or this pretty little Mosaic birdfeeder with 3 little birdhouses in it. Or even this great red Poinsettia glass panel. You can find them at KayzKreationz.

Spring is Coming-Birds, Birdfeeders and Wildlife management

I love birds. All kinds of birds (except maybe buzzards). We do wildlife managment on our small Texas property and part of our work is to put out birdhouses, birdfeeders, butterfly houses, Birdbaths, Butterfly baths, take pictures of the wildlife, etc. The other day I was able to capture these pictures of a couple of cardinals in my yard and on one of my mosaic birdfeeders getting their breakfast. I hope you enjoy them. If you're interested in my mosaic birdfeeders check out KayzKreationz. This one has birdhouses on it. They'll dress up any yard and make your feeder different than any in your neighborhood.

And if you want to dress yourself up in the glorious red color of the cardinal, check out this great Coral Necklace from STRINGandSTONES. It was on the front page this a.m. and is in a Treasury West. Isn't it gorgeous?

Treasury West-Raindrops on Roses

I'm so excited. There was a promotion thread on etsy about treasuries and treasury lists. If you posted your list you would get it on the front page. I posted mine last night and it was on the FRONT page tonight. It was so great. And then, about 1:00 a.m. I got my FIRST TREASURY WEST with that list. It's called "Raindrops on Roses... These are a few of my favorite things". It features things I really like. Here's the picture. So check it out and leave a comment or make someone on the treasury happy and buy something. :)

Oh and another great thing, I made my 2nd sale on Etsy! This was a good night for me. Hope you all enjoy my Treasury West (and maybe even my shop) Thanks.

We all need a little love-Shop of the Day-Sterling Silver and Gemstones

How many times have we though-It would be nice to be loved? We all need love. We were made that way. Well today's shop can help us show love for ourselves or someone we know. While being a newbie at Etsy, she's not a newbie at jewelry making. She takes Sterling Silver, Gemstones and Swarovski crystals and creates gorgeous pieces. Take for instance this Red Coral and Pearls Set. It just screams "Love". And if you still want to wrap yourself in something that makes you feel good, but looks professional enough to wear to work or anywhere else, check out this Japser and Crystal necklace and earring set. And for something to make you feel feminine and dainty, check out this Dainty Sterling Necklace and earrings set. Anyway you look at it, you'll find something to "love" in this shop. So stop by STRINGandSTONES and find that extra special gift for youself or someone else you love. And while you're at it, give her shop some love and heart it and a favorite or give her the first sale at this shop and make her day.

Today's word is RED

How many of us love red? I do. It cheers me up, wakes me up, just makes me feel good. The red crayon in my box was always used up first. Red cars just look FAST! I've always wanted a "red '66 mustang". Instead I got a "spring yellow" '66 mustang. But hey, it's a mustang, right?

Anyway, in honor of the color "Red" check out these items. A gorgeous red coral necklace and earring set: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16277045

And if you like Texas things, this is the best of both worlds, a "Texas kiln-carved" suncatcher. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2212