Featured Artist – Enchanted Beading

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 October 2009 09:51 Written by Manic Butterfly Sunday, 1 November 2009 06:00

I am a woman of many passions. As a wife, mother, and teacher I am passionate about family and children. As a writer, I am passionate about the written word. And as a jewelry artisan, I am passionate about beading.

Enchanted Beading is a reflection of creativity, imagination, desire, passion, romance, and story. Every piece is a story. The earrings worn on a first date. The beads around your neck during a passionate kiss. The bracelet dangling from your wrist during a dance.

Things I love ~ the scent of roses, strawberry wine, chocolates, Jane Austen, spring winds, birdsongs, ocean waves, family and friends, smiling children, a great romance, ballroom dancing, the ballet, musical theatre, joyful music, kisses, Disney World, the sweet taste of watermelon on a summer day, fireworks, snowflakes, fine wine, a mountain view, waterfalls, silk, kittens, and time to create.

Find my work at Etsy.
Read my blog.
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Featured Artist – Dream Beads

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 October 2009 04:37 Written by Manic Butterfly Friday, 30 October 2009 06:00

Dream Beads was established by me, Renata Pilikinaite, when I decided to share my creative and colourful ideas with others. My handmade jewellery is made from natural merino wool using some 925 Sterling Silver, Tibetan Silver and Silver-plate elements together with some glass beads to be suitable for every occasion and pocket.

Felt is the oldest man-made textile, but there is nothing primitive about woolen fleece felted bubbles as they are beautiful adornments, which will make a brilliant impact on a grey day! Although wool is a very unlikely component of jewellery, these giant felt beads have an unexpected extrovert appeal. The colour is so rich, the texture so dense, the completed item so light to wear, and so dramatic to look at, that you may have to reconsider all your preconceptions as to what constitutes jewellery.

Check out Dream Beads.

Featured Aritist – Mikicat Designs

Last Updated on Monday, 19 October 2009 01:22 Written by Manic Butterfly Monday, 19 October 2009 06:00

MikiCat Designs was established in 2008 when Miki and Cat met in a Red Hat Society chapter. After learning they’re actually pre-natal twins it was fated that they actually try to do something together. That’s when Cat taught Miki the joys and passions of creating and making jewelry. They’ve been joined at the hip ever since except when Cat has to go do a reading or spend time with her husband, or when Miki needs to chill with her cats.

Miki is known to the world as Michele Stewart. She is a graduate of the HS of Art & Design, an avid reader, cat lover and artist in multi-media. Beginning with a passion for needle arts, she has wholeheartedly embraced the art of jewelry. Using silver, gold, natural and simulated gemstones, Swarovski crystals and anything else she can get her hands on, Miki’s designs are delicate, original and improving all the time. You can also contact Michele for one on one design consultation.

Cat a.k.a. Cat Nissenfeld a.k.a. Madam Miau, is a renowned Psychic, Reiki Master and burgeoning Shaman as well as an artist extraordinaire. Her designs are bold, full of color and verve as well as healing and infused with her own vibrant personality. Cat has been designing and making jewelry for over 20 years, using everything from delicate seed beads to sterling silver one-of-a-kind castings in lost wax. Every one of Cat’s pieces are infused with healing energy. You can contact Cat to consult or order Chakra or Healing pieces.

Check out the Mikicat Design Store.
We’re also on Etsy & Artfire.
Read our blog.

Featured Artist – Beeboo Handcrafted Glass Beads & Jewelry

Last Updated on Thursday, 15 October 2009 01:13 Written by Manic Butterfly Thursday, 15 October 2009 06:00

I am an artist, a mom, and a breast cancer survivor. My husband James, 2 kids Phoebe & Sander, and I live in a wild-kingdom with 2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 turtles, and too many chickens to count.

I have a BA in Illustration and am the staff artist at a MA Veterinary School. In 1998 I launched a jewelry business, Beeboo. My studio is constantly in a state of chaos (as is the rest of my house) but I love it!

My fabulous father Herb, passed away in 2005 after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). My mom was Dad’s primary caregiver. Throughout the 2 year battle both she and Dad continued to make the most of every day, taking it as it comes and relishing the time they had together. They are my inspiration. 

Visit my Etsy shop.
Visit my Etsy supply shop.
Check out Beeboo.com.
Read my blog.
Follow me on Twitter.

Featured Artist – BeadsForever

Last Updated on Sunday, 11 October 2009 12:15 Written by Manic Butterfly Monday, 12 October 2009 06:00

I have always been interested in arts and crafts and sewing – anything creative. When I discovered beads, I knew that this was something I was going to get very excited about. I discovered my love for beading about 10 years ago. When I am creating with beads or polymer clay, I feel a little of what God must have felt when He created the world.

I am a beadaholic and proud of it. I believe I have a God given gift – the love of creating. Give me a needle and thread and some beads and I won’t be able to stop myself. Add a little polymer clay into the mix and I can get really crazy.

After all these years, I’m still excited about and I look forward to beading and creating every day. I love to design and create and I have no favorite materials-if it can be combined into a piece of jewelry, then I love it! A beading heart is a happy heart! I sell my work on consignment at a local bead shop and online.

I am a proud member of the Etsy Bead Weavers Team. Visit our blog for links to all members’ shops.

Check out my Etsy shops BeadsForever & Dangles by Linda.
My personal website My Heart Beads For You.
Read my blog.