Getting Ready for the Waxed Linen Jewelry Blog Hop

So, a little package of awesome waxed linen showed up in my mailbox today from White Clover Kiln and it looks awesome.  I turned on some great music in my studio and started digging through my bead stash. Although my studio assistant (Crusher the dog) was absolutely no help, I was able to pull some of my beads and some cool metal, wood, and gemstone beads to compliment the waxed linen. I also pulled in some more art beads from Staci Louise Originals and Suburban Girl Studio.  I have no idea what's going to happen with all these goodies yet, but I guess that's the fun of trying something new!

Beads getting ready for greatness!

Studios assistant failing on the job.

April Contest - Two winners will receive FREE BEADS!!!

To celebrate the launch of my new Wix website, two winners will receive one strand of encased nuggets!!  In order to be eligible, simply place your next order using my new website (hmbstudios.com).  In May, I'll draw two lucky winners who will receive one of the strands pictured here.  

Fresh from the torch! These fabulous shades of green, yellow, cream, orange and red are bright and fun for spring. Coming this week to my website and Etsy store!

Wacky Chunkies!

Yay for new wacky chunkies in my Etsy store! Wacky chunky beads are chunky discs made by randomly combining 5-7 colors of glass and then spiraling the glass to make fabulous discs. Because of the randomness of the colors used each set (and sometime each bead) is unique. Snatch them up!

Snow, snow, snow

The most wonderful thing about being snowed in is making beads! I've been so bust this past winter making disc beads, that I've finally stopped to take some time and make some other shapes! These guys are thin sprees. The thinner size makes them lighter weight, so you can use them for earrings or a design that can't accommodate the heavier glass beads. My free bead winner this month will receive a matching pair of thin sprees...maybe the ones I make this weekend while I'm snowed in!