WOW! What a crazy day Glitterfest was and way too much fun! The patrons were lined up before the doors opened and when the flood gates separated it was 3 1/2 hours of non stop, wall to wall, table to table bliss! It thinned out around 1:30 and was semi normal.....unfortunately there was a
THIEF amongst the crowd and he or she stole one of my newest crosses that I spent hours creating and will never have another exactly like it. If you see some one wearing or selling a large 4 inch brass cross that has a key layered on top with the letters "peace" stamped into it, layered onto another black cross LET ME KNOW! The cross has 2 tiny and one larger religious medals hanging from it. It's on a very long beaded chain with black and torquoise crystals. It is also signed by me on the back of the cross with the initials RDH, actually stamped. I think its really stupid on a cosmic level to steal a cross! BAD KARMA WILL COME TO THE IDIOT WHO STOLE FROM EVERYONE! I wasn't the only one who had merchandise stolen. Several others did too. It won't stop me from going again because it's such a great show.....in fact it's the best show I have ever done with the best organizers and artists around!
A BIG THANK YOU TO SHERYL AND ALL THE ORGANIZERS AND HELPERS FOR GLITTERFEST! Also a big thank you to my pal Karen. I wouldn't have been able to manage my booth without her. Check out her
blog and
etsy! She sells really cute vignettes of vintage findings, cool banners (custom too) and some other hand made goodies. She is also unofficially one of my "reps" and is always promoting me. I can't wait till the next Glitterfest, Oct.2. The theme will be for Halloween and Christmas! I also want to thank ALL of my students and friends who came by my booth, gave me hugs, bought stuff and wore jewelry they made in my classes!!! That is the best endorsement ever! I felt so loved!!
Okay so now I am a little more rested and wanted to update you on classes. I have listed all the new summer and a few fall classes on the right. Just click and you will be transported to the appropriate site to sign up. There are some brand new classes as well as old favorites. June is a little tricky because I scheduled classes at new venues which is always a little risky. Here are some pictures for the
June,July, Aug.,Sept classes and locations:
TREASURE NECKLACE & SOLDERED GLASS CHARMS:
JUNE 5- Piecemakers Costa Mesa CA
JUNE 13- Bead Gallery San Diego,CA
JUNE 26, Harmony Works, Redondo Beach CA
AUGUST 7, Garden of Beaden Upland CA
TREASURE HUNT TASSEL, June 19 Irvine Ca.private residence. Email me to sign up. $55 10-4p
TREASURED CHARM BRACELET
June 12, Bead Gallery San Diego,CA
August 21, Garden of Beaden Upland CA
TUBE EARRINGS
June 11, Bead Gallery San Diego
ALTERED ART BOTTLES:
July 10, Piecemakers Costa Mesa CA
July 31 Garden of Beaden Upland CA
PETITE SOLDERED BOX PENDANT
July 17, Garden of Beaden Upland CA
5's A CHARM-Soldering 101
July 24 Gilding the Lily, Fullerton CA
BEAUTIFUL ARCHED SOLDERED ORNAMENT
August 14 Piecemakers, Costa Mesa C
FULL OF GRACE~ A soldered reliquary
August 28, Gilding the Lily
This class is EXCLUSIVE to the lily and will not be taught anywhere else for at least a year!
CRAZY WIRED BIB NECKLACE
September 11, Piecemakers Costa Mesa Ca