A Childhood Memory....

I grew up on a farm and every summer morning I would wake to the song of birds sitting in the trees outside my open window. There were all kinds of birds and one I saw frequently was a black bird. Here's my interpretation of a childhood memory...

Do you have a memory you try to re-create in your crafting?

What do you think? Poll

I had a few orders recently where customers bought the glass birdhouse and bird beads. That gave me the idea of selling them as a set. I tend to sell everything separate because that's my preference - gives me maximum flexibility. Yet from paying attention to customers, it seems some might like a set.

Please vote in the poll to the right and tell me what you think!

Details, details, details

I've opened the doors to my creative process over at ABS Studio Saturday. Come on over and see how I obsess over details!

A month full of Challenge!!

April is my Challenge month! First, is the Beadwork Challenge. The Spirals debuted via the Challenge and have been very well received. They're available at Cindy Gimbrone Beads. Next is the Art Bead Scene Challenge. I've taken the ABS monthly challenge as inspiration. I've created birds taking flight - a sculptural bead that I've never made before. These turned out well - there are blue birds, white doves (love birds) and cherry head parrots for some vivid color! If you'd like to purchase any of these birds - drop me an email. Prices range from $8.00 - $50.00.