joy.joyner on Apr 09 2009 | Filed under: Daily Stuff, Gemstone, Recently Finished, art bead scene
Sort of. A fiber optic cable was cut in San Jose today, leaving our area without phones or internet access for most of the day. I took advantage of the lack of distractions to work on a necklace for the April challenge over at Art Bead Scene. This month’s theme is… I love this painting! [...]
joy.joyner on Jan 07 2009 | Filed under: Beads, In the works, Jewelry, art bead scene
I’ve mentioned before that I’m an avid reader over at Art Bead Scene. Their monthly challenge had provided inspiration for me in my beading adventures. This year, they’re doing the challenges a little bit differently. Each month the editors will be choosing a different painting each month to use as the inspiration. I love this [...]
joy.joyner on Nov 25 2008 | Filed under: In the shop, Recently Finished, art bead scene, artfire
I’m proud to say I’ve been featured over at Art bead Scene this week. Meanwhile, back at the bead table…I’ve been on a bit of an earring kick lately. Normally, I don’t make earrings unless someone asks for them. But, seeing as the Holiday Shopping Season is in full swing, I figured I’d better make [...]
joy.joyner on Nov 19 2008 | Filed under: Family, Friends, Non Jewelry, Recently Finished, art bead scene
So, yesterday’s necklace has been reworked, and I’m happpy with it now. I felt it needed to be a bit more elaborate to pull in some of the Victorian feel, instead of just using the chain. So, here it is. I built the necklace with Almandine Garnets, Gold Sheen Obsidian, Czech Glass, and brass filigree [...]
