Regal Beads

Red Panda

2009-07-07T21:55:00.007-04:00

I am a longtime fan of RedPanda's amazing Chain maille!
Just this week I finally made a purchase of my own, these amazing and funky earrings!

She makes such a variety of styles that exude quality, originality and pizazz!
She is sure to have something that will fit your style.

Of course, I am partial to her colourful pieces, but that goes without saying :)

(Aren't her photo's amazing?)

Right now Red Panda is running a contest in which you can win one of her pieces!!!
Be sure to go and check it out!!!
RedPanda's Bog

Happy Independence Day!!

2009-07-04T10:58:00.004-04:00

The fourth of July used to be one of my all time favourites:
It ushered in my favourite time of the year-summer!
I mean, what could be better than spending the whole weekend with my best friend at various picnics and barbecues and watching fireworks in her yard or down on the beach?
When I was a kid I was also REALLY into doing my nails-maybe this is where my obsession with tiny things started. My best friend got me hooked on using a teeny tiny brush and doing various pictures and designs from my vast stash of colours (hmmm...now my vast stash is in tiny beads, but still...;)). So, on the fourth of course it was some variation of the American flag, coupled with a complete outfit in red white and blue.

So, there is something about this cuff that makes me want to yank it out of my shop and wear it today, regardless of what people may think of me. Because, now, I live in Canada.
I have for several years now, but this year I am missing everything.
I am going to have to content myself with wearing the earrings I made with the left over beads (my fellow American co-worker also got a pair ;)).

I hope you all have a very blessed and full holiday!!!

Happy Canada Day!!

2009-07-01T12:23:00.011-04:00

To celebrate, here are a variety of Canadian etsians (only a sampling of course!) for your enjoyment.

Summer Bling

2009-06-29T14:00:00.002-04:00

Now that summer has finally arrived in Northern Ontario (at least I THINK so...I've heard rumours of SNOW on JULY first, as if April first was not bad enough! I will ward it away with tank tops, shorts and sandals!!!)
here are a few summer favorites from some amazing etsy sellers to treat yourself to!!

some summer favourites!

Earrings :)

2009-05-22T13:30:00.004-04:00

I know that I have been painfully abscent from this lately, I am going to make it a higher priority. Pity when work and life get in the way of my bead obsession!

Some earing eye candy today, to tempt you (all for sale in my shop):

Snow Flakes

2009-04-02T11:15:00.007-04:00

Well, it may be officially spring, but yesterday I felt as if someone was pulling an April fools trick on me! We got 50 cm of wet, wet snow over night! So much for the sandals!

Temptation!

2009-03-12T16:11:00.002-04:00

Be sure you run over to the Etsy Beadweavers blog and vote for your favorite in this months monthly challenge, temptation!!
You don't want to miss it!

Freedom and Berries

2009-02-19T22:02:00.006-05:00

Tropical Breezes!

2009-02-11T18:49:00.004-05:00

This is my entry for the Etsy Bead Weavers team's January/ February them "Tropical Holiday".
There are times when beads just speak to you and tell you how to use them-this was one of those cases!
The blues in the firepolished Czech beads said "tropical" to me, and begged to be mixed in with some enticing greens!
There are a HUGE amount of entries this month! Be sure to go over and vote for your favourite piece!
Voting has already begun and runs through the fifteenth of the month:
http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com

Valentine's Sale!!

2009-01-26T11:12:00.008-05:00

Wanting to get something unique and special for your sweetie this year?

Now through February 2nd I am offering everything at 15% off!!
One of the great things about beadweaving is that it is so durable while looking so elegant: I wear mine while doing dishes, at work, swimming, sometimes accidentally in the shower, and it holds up like a dream. Beadweaving will last for generations!
Come and browse: Regal Beads

Stolen From ARoseByName

2009-01-21T12:31:00.001-05:00

GREEN

You are a very calm and contemplative person. Others are drawn to your peaceful, nurturing nature.

Find out your color at QuizMeme.com!

Snow Queen

2008-12-09T11:23:00.005-05:00

When I hear the phrase "Snow Queen" the first thing to come to mind is the picture of an evil witch who held a mythical country under her spell for hundreds of years of winter, always winter but never Christmas!

This months etsy challenge is titled "Snow Queen", and the entries are amazing!
Be sure to stop by and vote for your favourite piece from the 9th through the 15th of the month!!

Holiday etsy fest gift guide

2008-11-26T13:18:00.001-05:00

Be sure to check it out!!!!!

HOLIDAY ETSY FEST

2008-11-22T11:31:00.006-05:00

I have not been as great about posting lately, just not enough hours and energy.
Right now I am working up a bunch of earrings for a little show next weekend.
Anything I don't sell will be put up on etsy, but I think I'll just have to make more up for etsy , these are way cute :) They are a new design I just came up with.

AND NOW:
I am going to be running a sale along with a lot of other sellers!

MY SALE:
Along with my free shipping sale that I am running through Christmas, you will also get an additional 10% off!!
Shop for your sweetie, your daughter, your mother...and buy them something that will be unique, beautiful, and that will last a lifetime!

Also, be sure to check out the Holiday Etsy Fest Shopping Guide!

In Remembrance

2008-11-11T14:44:00.004-05:00

IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Created to honour the fallen.
Click to see through Thursday.

VOTE

2008-11-10T15:20:00.004-05:00

Ok, so this is a little late in posting as my life is a little crazy at the moment, but....
GO AND VOTE!!! :)
It's time again for the Etsy Bead Weavers monthly challenge.
This months theme?
Ancestral Expressions!

Click on this^ and go and drool and vote!! From now through the fifteenth!!

FREE SHIPPING!!

2008-11-01T13:59:00.006-04:00

So, after contemplating what type of sale I want to run for Christmas, I have decided to offer free shipping on EVERYTHING!
What a deal!!
Give a unique gift this Christmas! :)
Here are a few of the choices currently up in my shop:
A Moonlit Garden Walk
Green Hues Beadwoven Earrings
The Night Before Christmas

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Earrings, earrings, earrings

2008-10-28T17:19:00.003-04:00

I don't know about you, but I love my earring collection!
Recently I decided to try my hand at some beadwoven earrings.
I made some for myself (of course! :) ) and have some listed in my shop.
Right now, when you order any of my cuffs or necklaces, receive a FREE pair of matching beadwoven earrings!!

Help soldiers and their family's this holiday season!

2008-10-21T10:21:00.002-04:00

I just ran across something that I had to encourage you to participate in:
something they are calling MSS (Mission Soldier Support).
Makers of handcrafted cards from the Etsy Greetings team are participating in the charitable project to support the troops.
Here's how it works:
You find a shop that is participating and purchase cards. Then write "MSS or Mission Soldier Support" in the note at purchase. These cards will then be sent on to the soldiers blank so that they can write in them and send them to their families.
This promotion runs through November 7th.
To find shops that are participating search for MSS.

Here is a treasury to get you started :)

I've been Tagged

2008-10-15T18:58:00.002-04:00

Mary Lou of Time2cre8 has tagged me (you thought I was still running away, didn't you?).

So, here goes 7 facts:

1-I have lived in 7 states/provinces, and had 11 addresses in the last 7 years.
2-I once dyed my hair with large blue highlights.
3-I have always loved to bake, I used to get in trouble for using up ingredients my mother had plans for as a kid.
4-I'd rather be really hot than really cold, tough on me now eh??
5-I love poutine.
6-In the winter I love to sleep with mounds of blankets on top of me. My grandma used to tease me about this, including cutting out a cartoon about this and the princess and the pea.
7-My husband has turned me into a hockey fan.

(that was harder than I'd thought it be ;))
So, those were more random than strange, I'm not that strange of a person I guess.

I think this tagging has been passed around a good bit, so I'm going to be really boring and not tag anyone...

A tribute

2008-10-13T14:11:00.005-04:00

So, I've had it on my mind and in my heart to dedicate a post to some amazing women in my life who have helped, inspired and encouraged me along my "beading way".
This being Thanksgiving here in Canada, I thought it appropriate to do so today!!

First of all thank you Mrs. K. You started this addiction of mine with a simple invitation to come and bead with you and your other beading friends. Thank you to your friend who taught me my first netting as well-I'm sorry that I do not remember your name! Mrs K, I loved those times of sitting and listening to your stories of world war two and your many other adventures. Without you I would never have started on this great adventure into beading that brings me so much joy each day. I am forever in your debt.

Christina of Good Quill Hunting:
You helped me with so many little details as I was figuring out my way into selling. You are not only an amazing woman and good friend, but such a constant inspiration. Your generious spirit and constant praise and encouragement is a priceless treasure!

SandFibers: You are one of the most giving and gracious women I have ever "met". Your cheerful spirit in the midst of adversity is an inspiration, and your gracious and giving spirit brighten my days. You have kept at your passion until it bloomed into success which is such an inspiration to someone who is just starting off. Yet, you are so incredibly humble and ready to help anyone who needs it in big or little ways, including taking the time to tell me that you love one of my pieces (which is always a humbing thrill).

Time2cr8: You are always encouraging me in my work, giving out tips to those who need them, and infusing our team with energy and passion.
I feel like in you I have a kindred spirit. I can picture us over a cup of tea, talking of books we had red and life's adventures.
No matter what the topic, or if it's help or an opinion, you are there with a quick and helpful reply. You constanty encourage and praise my work, which always humbles and encourages me.

I feel like these words are not sufficiant or framed well enough, but I hope that my heart can be seen. I cannot tell each of you how much you are appreciated. You are all amazing ladies, and I hope to be as big of a blessing and encouragment to others as you have been to me! Thank you!

Animal Instinct

2008-10-10T23:36:00.002-04:00

It's time for the Etsy Bead Weavers Monthly Challenge!!
The theme this month is "Animal Instict!
Be sure to stop by and vote between now and the 15th to vote for your favourite!!
http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com

Beading Against Breast Cancer

2008-10-08T14:32:00.006-04:00

A bit ago a member of our street team Clickscalearts proposed an idea to our street team , the etsy bead weavers: to participate in the beaders against breast cancer fundraiser.

For the past few years Jeanette Shanigan has been collecting squares from beaders who donated their time and talent, and then assembled them into quilts, which she then puts in shadow boxex and donates to the bead and button show to be auctioned off. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the Medical College of Wisconsin Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Every year there is a theme. This year's is "Bead artist's have a heart to take on breast cancer."
Previous themes have been a rose them and a butterfly theme.

Over 25 members of our team have decided to particpate in this.

You can read the article the Storque talks about us if you so desire, and in the bead and button blog.

Above is my contribution. It may sound funny to some who have woven in peyote for years , but this was actually a bit of a stretch for me. I have hardly touched the stitch, so I was very pleased with the outcome.

Sheer Blond Set

2008-10-04T17:13:00.004-04:00

A special set for a special girl.

A Message from etsy's new CEO

2008-09-30T11:40:00.002-04:00

Well worth taking the time to watch if you have a shop on Etsy.
I was greatly encouraged by her real focus on the purpose of Etsy: Handmade.