tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50473951848694267942009-10-16T08:39:20.877-07:00Raku pendants, raku beads, jewelry and home decor handmade by Marianne "MAK" Kasparian of MAKUstudio. Inspired by the cultures of the world, anything funky and life in general!MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-73941794121772821112009-09-20T11:33:00.002-07:002009-09-20T11:40:44.083-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mairedodd/3937185111/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3937185111_3bd0053d56.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mairedodd/3937185111/">duality</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mairedodd/">mairedodd</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> I'm not a great writer, but I know someone who is! Someone who is beautiful both inside and out. Someone who creates amazing jewelry that always exudes so much passion and inspiration. I can feel her jewelry right through the computer screen...almost like I am holding it in my hand, but more importantly, in my heart. Her name is Maire Dodd. Don't take it from my blah blog post, but go see for yourself. You will quickly become a fan of her <a href="http://www.mairedodd.blogspot.com">blog</a> of the same name and her inspirational jewelry. Also, be sure to visit her <a href="http://www.mairedodd.etsy.com">Etsy mairedodd online shop</a>! Thanks so much for using my raku "raven" and other raku beads in your creations!<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-7394179412177282111?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-82964753656966224462009-08-13T20:23:00.002-07:002009-08-13T20:30:29.941-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3818571345/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3818571345_fcf7d7ac9d.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3818571345/">Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (8/14-8/20)</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sandfibers/">Sand Fibers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> The Bead Art Originals (BAO) Etsy team is offering great specials from their members this week! Something new...our week is starting on Friday instead of Sunday! Check out the specials from each of the bead artisans on the <a href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com">BAO blog</a>!<br /><br />I might be a bit MIA as I get in gear for my shows this fall. My next one is Saturday and Sunday of labor day weekend (Sept. 5th and 6th) in Pine, Arizona at the Pine/Strawberry Arts and Crafts Festival. <br /><br />I'll be at the <a href="http://www.cavecreekcoffee.com">Cave Creek Coffee Company</a> in Cave Creek 9/11-9/13 and 9/26-9/28<br /><br />I'll be at the <a href="http://www.carefree-resort.com">Carefree Resort</a> 9/18-9/20<br /><br />Hope to see you there!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-8296475365696622446?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-82469929460366847822009-06-25T07:30:00.006-07:002009-06-25T07:43:38.500-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/SkOKPuU_Y2I/AAAAAAAACZc/zPiCld_s_xY/s1600-h/CIMG5009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/SkOKPuU_Y2I/AAAAAAAACZc/zPiCld_s_xY/s320/CIMG5009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351272784985023330" border="0" /></a><br />Thank you to everyone who has purchased my raku jewelry and beads from my <a href="http://www.makustudio.etsy.com/">MAKUstudio Etsy shop</a>! Today is a good day! I hit my 400th sale in my Etsy shop! I didn't run a contest or anything...still not quite that together! LOL! But, I did want to give a big thank you to JAVA723 on Etsy!!! She was my 400th sale! Java, you'll be getting a special gift for sure!!! Make sure to visit <a href="http://www.java723.etsy.com/">JAVA723 on Etsy</a>. Reading her profile, you can see what a beautiful soul she is! I really like this necklace in her shop!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/SkOMD2-roYI/AAAAAAAACa4/qIz91mk79Mk/s1600-h/il_430xN.75925514.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/SkOMD2-roYI/AAAAAAAACa4/qIz91mk79Mk/s320/il_430xN.75925514.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351274780172198274" border="0" /></a>Thanks again JAVA! I'm wishing you all much prosperity and happiness!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-8246992946036684782?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-46075721801231619882009-06-22T12:14:00.002-07:002009-06-22T12:15:51.848-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3647736099/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3647736099_469148021e.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3647736099/">Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (6/22-6/28)</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sandfibers/">Sand Fibers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> More deals from the BAO etsy team! Check out the <a href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com">Bead Art Originals blog</a> for details!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-4607572180123161988?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-14776912107550492012009-06-21T08:59:00.004-07:002009-06-21T09:08:55.946-07:00<script type="text/javascript" src="http://affiliate.weebly.com/scripts/banner.php?aid=2e280489&amp;bid=22140064"></script><br />I really need to share this with you!!! <a href="http://affiliate.weebly.com/scripts/click.php?aid=4a10bd79b70b2&amp;cid=d4aceefd">Weebly</a>, THE place to get a free website, has added e-commerce to their site!!! FOR FREE!!!! How exciting! I'm getting ready to add some of my pieces and I'll let you know how it goes! <a href="http://affiliate.weebly.com/scripts/click.php?aid=4a10bd79b70b2&amp;cid=d4aceefd">Weebly</a> is so easy! For those of us who are still trying to catch up in the internet world, <a href="http://affiliate.weebly.com/scripts/click.php?aid=4a10bd79b70b2&amp;cid=d4aceefd">Weebly</a> is awesome. It is so user friendly!!! I really can't stress that enough! So, if you don't have a <a href="http://affiliate.weebly.com/scripts/click.php?aid=4a10bd79b70b2&amp;cid=d4aceefd">Weebly</a> (FREE) website yet...what are you waiting for? Click <a href="http://affiliate.weebly.com/scripts/click.php?aid=4a10bd79b70b2&amp;cid=d4aceefd">HERE</a> to get one!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-1477691210755049201?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-44446846286679002482009-06-18T21:41:00.004-07:002009-06-18T21:46:33.118-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/SjsYG69FK6I/AAAAAAAACX4/dNqFgxx96pI/s1600-h/CIMG4922.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/SjsYG69FK6I/AAAAAAAACX4/dNqFgxx96pI/s320/CIMG4922.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348895489616325538" border="0" /></a><br />Just wanted to share the link to the forum by Timothy Adam Designs. Great info on SEO and Etsy! Thanks Tim! Here's the link:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.handmadeology.biz/home/archives/845">http://www.handmadeology.biz/home/archives/845</a><br /><br />Have a good night!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-4444684628667900248?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-13206360375152810622009-06-16T11:05:00.004-07:002009-06-16T11:21:59.308-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/Sjfh-OMQnyI/AAAAAAAACXw/O4op6EVKo7E/s1600-h/CIMG4803.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/Sjfh-OMQnyI/AAAAAAAACXw/O4op6EVKo7E/s320/CIMG4803.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347991541603409698" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://timothyadamdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/06/blog-post.html">Timothy Adam Designs</a> is having a photo contest! Please vote for my raku pendant "Peace In Your Heart". Just visit his <a href="http://timothyadamdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/06/blog-post.html">blog</a> and scroll down until you find my pendant! You should be able to recognize it! While you are there, you can also enter your best photo! The prize is free advertising!!! We can all use that! Make sure to check out Tim's awesome metal work in his <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5074716&amp;section_id=5054734">Etsy shop</a>! Want this pendant for yourself? Just visit my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26239525">MAKUstudio Etsy shop</a> to buy it now! Thanks everyone!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-1320636037515281062?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-45359477982394676822009-06-07T11:13:00.002-07:002009-06-07T11:17:45.875-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3604482582/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3604482582_490e78d14c.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3604482582/">Bead Art Originals - Items of the Week (6/8-6/14)</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sandfibers/">Sand Fibers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Wow! Awesome deals and gorgeous pieces! Check out the <a href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com">Bead Art Originals Etsy Team blog</a> for details!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-4535947798239467682?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-76611915168398198872009-05-17T18:27:00.002-07:002009-05-17T18:28:27.976-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3539346657/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2270/3539346657_2623d8e8a2.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3539346657/">Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (5/18-5/24)</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sandfibers/">Sand Fibers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Some nice deals starting tomorrow! Check out the <a href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com">Bead Art Originals Etsy team blog</a> for details!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-7661191516839819887?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-57599425342436124632009-03-29T17:54:00.002-07:002009-03-29T17:56:46.584-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3396824604/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3396824604_fc9353d3bc.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3396824604/">Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (3/30-4/4)</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sandfibers/">Sand Fibers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Awesome work from the Bead Art Originals Etsy team! Great deals on these pieces...check them out on the <a href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com">BAO blog</a>!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-5759942534243612463?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-58371904347639548892009-03-23T05:36:00.002-07:002009-03-23T05:39:25.668-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3377237287/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3377237287_7accd57b93.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3377237287/">Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (3/23-3/29)</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sandfibers/">Sand Fibers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Here are some awesome specials for you to check out from the Bead Art Originals Etsy team. Check out the <a href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com">BAO blog</a> for all the details!<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-5837190434763954889?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-36045490028090454642009-03-19T12:04:00.002-07:002009-03-19T12:08:04.490-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28488923@N05/3364262653/" title="photo sharing"><img style="width: 314px; height: 348px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3364262653_289babc96a.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/28488923@N05/3364262653/">Etsy Front Page 3/17/09 Naftali</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/28488923@N05/">Etsy Front Pagers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> This gorgeous treasury by <a href="http://www.naftali.etsy.com">Naftali</a> made it to the front page the other day! Thanks so much for including my raku beads!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-3604549002809045464?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-10158643470231769212009-02-27T12:04:00.003-07:002009-02-27T12:15:03.759-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/Sag5xBAYX_I/AAAAAAAACMQ/TAhdgzjWa2U/s1600-h/CIMG3393.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/Sag5xBAYX_I/AAAAAAAACMQ/TAhdgzjWa2U/s320/CIMG3393.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307555675102535666" border="0" /></a>I just want to say Happy Etsyversary to Carol Dean of SandFibers! Today, her online <a href="http://www.sandfibers.etsy.com">Etsy shop</a> has been going strong for 3 years! Congratulations Carol Dean! In honor of this special day, SandFibers is offering a great special in her shop. You can check out the details on her <a href="http://www.sandfibers.blogspot.com">SandFibers blog</a>. Oh, and about the cuff that is pictured above...isn't it spectacular!!! Carol Dean created this cuff using one of my raku tiles. She made it especially for me to display at <a href="http://www.thetucsonbeadshow.com">The Tucson Bead Show</a> earlier this month. I'm still recovering from the show and working hard to get back on track with all my custom orders! Anyway, make sure to check out the deals in SandFibers Etsy shop by visiting her blog for details! Happy Etsyversary Carol Dean!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-1015864347023176921?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-83869579865303785702009-01-25T20:10:00.002-07:002009-01-25T20:13:57.963-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3225764119/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/3225764119_ef0ba4479d.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3225764119/">Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (1/26 - 2/1)</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sandfibers/">Sand Fibers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> Check out the goodies! Visit the <a href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com">BAO blog</a> for details!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-8386957986530378570?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-55652677459605962692009-01-18T20:41:00.002-07:002009-01-18T20:44:40.853-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3207360649/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3207360649_b0244bae76.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3207360649/">Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (1/19-1/25)</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sandfibers/">Sand Fibers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> The Bead Art Originals Etsy team have some beautiful pieces this week! Each of these works of art have specials that go with them! Definitely check them out on our BAO blog!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-5565267745960596269?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-52978888035033709772009-01-08T17:47:00.002-07:002009-01-08T17:59:32.013-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26759275@N07/3011135027/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/3011135027_38119e270e.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26759275@N07/3011135027/">Raku&amp;Beads pt. 1</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/26759275@N07/">njema</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> I'm a little slow in the blog world!!! I hope everyone had a great holiday season! I wanted to share with you this gorgeous necklace that Ginny of <a href="http://www.njema.etsy.com">Njema</a> made for her mom. Ginny said, "I used beads matching the highlights of colors in the pendant and took the copper heart that came with it to use as a clasp." Very creative, I think! I love seeing my pendants, beads and buttons in others work. It's so amazing to see what evolves! Fabulous necklace Ginny! I hope your mom liked her gift! Make sure to check out <a href="http://www.njema.etsy.com">Ginny's Etsy shop</a> when you get a chance!</p><p class="flickr-yourcomment">I've been crazy busy trying to get ready for <a href="http://www.thetucsonbeadshow.com">The Tucson Bead Show</a> Feb 7th-9th!!! I'll be in booth GP305 at the Tucson Doubletree in the big tent. Come by and see me if you're planning on making the trip to Tucson this year!<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-5297888803503370977?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-54164712423415648872008-12-15T07:44:00.001-07:002008-12-15T07:44:32.189-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3107291883/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/3107291883_cffed91dfd.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3107291883/">Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (12/15-12/21)</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sandfibers/">Sand Fibers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> If you haven't finished (or started!) your holiday shopping, now is the time! Don't miss these fantastic deals on these amazing Bead Art Originals!!!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-5416471242341564887?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-79472859543934109642008-12-10T07:02:00.004-07:002008-12-10T07:14:38.112-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/ST_M915oFSI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/BL5CPVNvqxk/s1600-h/il_430xN.43168004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/ST_M915oFSI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/BL5CPVNvqxk/s320/il_430xN.43168004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278162651114378530" border="0" /></a>It's my birthday...yay! I don't know where all the years went! I'm 41 for those of you who want to know! The universe was working with me last week. I entered a contest on <a href="http://www.thebeadedlily.blogspot.com">The Beaded Lily Blog</a> and I WON!!! I chose these cute earrings from <a href="http://www.thebeadedlily.etsy.com">The Beaded Lily's Etsy shop</a>. They're just perfect! The glass beads were handmade by an Etsy artist as well, <a href="http://www.firedancebeads.etsy.com">firedancebeads</a>. Very cool! Happy Birthday to me!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-7947285954393410964?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-42235331664307793062008-12-05T10:14:00.007-07:002008-12-12T07:52:28.691-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STlkIcytRbI/AAAAAAAAB64/iOPe6bsm714/s1600-h/CIMG2738.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STlkIcytRbI/AAAAAAAAB64/iOPe6bsm714/s400/CIMG2738.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276358534771852722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STlj9fOMfDI/AAAAAAAAB6w/uhaYp6XbxrY/s1600-h/CIMG2734.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STlj9fOMfDI/AAAAAAAAB6w/uhaYp6XbxrY/s400/CIMG2734.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276358346445454386" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STljw8jPzcI/AAAAAAAAB6o/efrsAZz26Dg/s1600-h/CIMG2733.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STljw8jPzcI/AAAAAAAAB6o/efrsAZz26Dg/s400/CIMG2733.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276358130980081090" border="0" /></a><br />I just wanted to let you know that I will be at the <a href="http://www.elencantorestaurant.com/">El Encanto Dos Fiesta Marketplace</a> (located at 7th St and Carefree Hwy) every Saturday through Christmas and hopefully through the spring! I really enjoyed meeting everyone last weekend! Don't forget, I accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express...though cash is always great! Hope to see you tomorrow!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-4223533166430779306?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-45892393305178460742008-12-03T09:55:00.004-07:002008-12-03T09:59:37.480-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STa6Plqy0tI/AAAAAAAAB44/Y--jy281xXM/s1600-h/CIMG2550.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STa6Plqy0tI/AAAAAAAAB44/Y--jy281xXM/s400/CIMG2550.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275608790483522258" border="0" /></a>I handmade this raku pendant! It's very funky in person! You can win it in the 12 Days of Bead Art Originals prize GIVEAWAY!!!! Visit the <a href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com/">BAO BLOG</a> to enter! It's super easy!!! Hurry, what are you waiting for!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-4589239330517846074?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-60324505054022742502008-12-03T09:20:00.004-07:002008-12-04T14:23:28.461-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STay7ZaHMcI/AAAAAAAAB4w/ZlysaHahWX4/s1600-h/The+Spreader+of+Love+Award.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 160px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STay7ZaHMcI/AAAAAAAAB4w/ZlysaHahWX4/s400/The+Spreader+of+Love+Award.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275600747013550530" border="0" /></a>I received the lovely "Spreader of Love" award from my friend Julz who makes amazing polymer beads and jewelry. And, of course I must spread the love! Check out her blog, <a href="http://julzmd.blogspot.com/">Meanderings by Julz!</a> So, here are the rules:<br /><br />For The Spreader of Love award the rules are:<br />1. Post a copy on your blog<br />2. Mention who gave you the award<br />3. Pass the award on to 6 others<br />4. Leave a message on their blog letting them know the honor has been bestowed upon them.<br /><br />I'm spreading the love to:<br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.sandfibers.blogspot.com/">Sandfibers</a><br />2. <a href="http://inthenightkitchen.wordpress.com/">Amy Esther Ceramics</a><br />3. <a href="http://www.time2cre8.blogspot.com/">Time2Cre8</a><br />4. <a href="http://thebeadedlily.blogspot.com/">TheBeadedLily</a><br />5. <a href="http://janiceabarbanel.blogspot.com/">Naftali</a><br />6. <a href="http://lisa-petersart.blogspot.com/">LisaPetersArt</a><br />7.<a href="http://dini-beadazzledoforegon.blogspot.com"> BeadazzledOfOregon</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-6032450505402274250?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-16587690469622149542008-11-29T21:38:00.005-07:002008-11-29T21:43:36.593-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STIZGFpZUFI/AAAAAAAAB3g/QsSX8_99tes/s1600-h/3062467374_fca78da192_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/STIZGFpZUFI/AAAAAAAAB3g/QsSX8_99tes/s400/3062467374_fca78da192_m.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274305705989984338" border="0" /></a><span><span style=";font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:85%;" ><a target="_blank" href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com/"><img alt="Image" src="https://229c74d5c3-custmedia.vresp.com/d2e07e7228/b4eae62398/image1.jpg?__nocache__=1" vspace="5" align="left" border="0" hspace="5" /></a>You don't want to miss this one!!! The BAO (Bead Art Originals Etsy Team) will be giving away one gorgeous bead creation everyday for 12 days! All pieces are generously being donated by the members of the team. There's even a <a href="http://www.makustudio.etsy.com">MAKUstudio</a> raku pendant just waiting to be won!!! Just check the <a href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com/">BAO blog</a> daily to enter. It's so easy!!!</span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-1658769046962214954?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-13081231806057144372008-11-22T08:33:00.007-07:002008-11-22T08:43:50.522-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/SSgnIiiDO0I/AAAAAAAAB14/AfQydeY0JdI/s1600-h/BAOGiftGuideButton.bmp"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 126px; height: 125px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hKXTldUZ4xQ/SSgnIiiDO0I/AAAAAAAAB14/AfQydeY0JdI/s400/BAOGiftGuideButton.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271506391499225922" border="0" /></a>In a time of economic craziness, everyone is looking for those fantastic deals! If you love handmade, be sure to check out the Bead Art Originals Etsy Team Holiday Gift Guide. Members are going to be offering some fantastic deals Thanksgiving weekend, Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.beadartgifts.blogspot.com">BeadArtGifts.blogspot.com</a>! There will be prize drawings and more! Sign up to receive the BAO newsletter for some added goodness!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-1308123180605714437?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-49677845704291827652008-11-16T16:26:00.001-07:002008-11-16T16:26:53.956-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3035443637/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3035443637_5a70ffebed.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandfibers/3035443637/">Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (Nov 17-23)</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/sandfibers/">Sand Fibers</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> What are you waiting for?!!! There are some great deals from some fabulous artists on the Bead Art Originals Etsy team! Visit our blog www.BeadArtOriginals.blogspot.com for more info!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-4967784570429182765?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5047395184869426794.post-1661137312952778852008-10-10T11:10:00.003-07:002008-10-10T11:14:44.370-07:00<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/makustudio/2922886821/" title="photo sharing"><img style="width: 355px; height: 212px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2922886821_6e1db7c17e.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/makustudio/2922886821/">Ring of Fire Raku Pendant by MAKUstudio</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/makustudio/">MAKUstudio</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> I just wanted to say congrats to Ginny of <a href="http://www.njema.etsy.com/">njema.etsy.com</a> for being the lucky winner of my raku pendant! Ginny attended the <a href="http://www.beadartoriginals.blogspot.com/">BAO (Bead Art Originals)</a> trunk show in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Etsy Tree House</a> last night! Congrats again Ginny! Make sure to check out her fabulous <a href="http://www.njema.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a> as well!!!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Raku Beads, Raku Pottery, Stoneware Pottery from MAKUstudio Thanks so much for subscribing!<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5047395184869426794-166113731295277885?l=makustudio.blogspot.com'/></div>MAKUstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09374583243765094556noreply@blogger.com6