My Beadfest 2017

Once Again I was honored to be able to attend my annual trip to Beadfest for supplies held in Oaks, PA. I went Tailgating at 8 am Saturday morning with the famous Artist/Designers Candy Cooper whom I took a class with and learned how to use a Sizzix Metal embossing machine, Designer/Polymer Clay Artist/Writer/ Heather from Humblebeads was there at the Tailgate, along with Dakota Stones, Beadalon, and Leather cord USA, and Sarah James from Jessee James Beads. My loot bag from Candie contained various coupons from her sponsors, a beautiful black brass heart that we added Rose colored ink too, then buffed back for highlights. With the sizzix machine I embossed little hearts added some Jesse James beads and tassels to create these earrings:

You can Find Candie dailey HERE

This is Heather and I and the lovely Polymer beads I purchased.  Heather can be found here at Humblebeads

Luv my Jessee James Beads:

I visited New Facebook Friend Donna McClaren from Beaded Chic, Donna creates Lampwork beads

Marsha Neal with Ceramic beads

Allegory Gallery with Delightful William Jones and Andrew Thornton and Green Girl Studio 

Staci Louise Originals with polymer clay components 

Then I was off to find gemstones for my Artisan pieces, and met up with fellow designer Danielle Clarke of Opal Rose.

More Lampwork beads and Gemstones 

Love Dakota Stones

There was fabulous works of Jeweled pieces

Wire designs at Parawire:

I saw Fascinating Unique pieces

Great displays:

Metals

Cabachons

If you have never been to a bead show you have just lived vicariously through me.You must plan to attend one there is so much fun and excitement to be had. Follow me to see all the creations I create with my haul. Thanks for stopping by and I love comments.

Welcome To Beadfest 2016

I left New York Friday morning heading to Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Beadfest!! I see people getting out of cars, and walking with Luggage on wheels, Canvas bags in their hands and totes on their backs. Blinding sun, a beautiful day as I stroll to the doors of the expo center. Inside coupon laden tables are surrounded by folks grabbing for all their favorite vendor coupons. I take one of everything and head for Parawire and Artisan Alley.  You see, I have a plan this year. I wrote a list, I know what I need, and who I want to see. A girl needs her wire, tools, gemstones and Artbeads.

My new Xuron cutters

I went to Artisan Alley and low and behold found myself at Green Girl Studios where Andrew Thornton and William Jones were residing, lol. Threw my arms in the air and hugged 'em both.

Andrew, Me, and William

Loved this lampwork hat sported by Ren Farnsworth Ren does lovelyLampwork beads of flowers and leaves of all kinds. 

AFlower Garden Necklace by Ren

I finally was able to meet and chat with Marsha Neal between her classes, all bubbly and excited.

Now this aquarium is being worn by Angela Plager., it is a purse and the parts are all removable pieces of Jewelry.

Necklace from within Aquarium Purse

I also visited Fire Fly Designs with Michelle Ann McCarthy who works in Ceramic.

I visited Golem designs purchased some lovelies,

 Ana Bronze Love their handmade clasp. These Steampunk focals were amazing.

I visited Anne over at Gardanne Handmade Enamels beautiful pieces.

Stacey Louise exhibited her award winning Necklace

My Elements by Yvonne who Hand paints beads. 

Here's Maria Richmond of Lost Marbles, She showed me gorgeous Wire wrapped zipper Jewelry

Wire wrapped Zipper Necklace

These beautiful Glass beads I have been wanting some for a couple of years now. Finally!!!, I found these at Clasp On Clasp Off. She was featuring this amazing Necklace and I want to make Me a Chunky Amazing Necklace also:

She sure knows how to decorate the components. Look at these glass horns all decked out. Luv em

Glass Tubes taken up a Notch!

I am so glad I could take you along. look for these artistisan components to make an appearence be appearing in pieces HERE   Thank you so much for stopping by.