Tuesday, October 25, 2011

HEADED FOR GEORGIA

I'm headed for Georgia! This will be my last show with Intergalactic this year. Here's the info.


Saturday, October 29 and
Sunday, October 30th

Gwinnett Center
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30097

10:00 a..m. - 5 p.m. each day

$2.00 off Admission

Etsy stores will be closed until Monday Night, October 31st.

If you're in Georgia come by my booth and say hello, I'd love to meet you.

New Butterfly Necklace Kits which will be available at the show.  I have them with different color butterflies and handmade silk cord.  These are really easy to put together and they come with Step-by-Step instructions for the beginner.  They make great holiday gifts.

Enjoy your day,

Raida

Friday, October 21, 2011

RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY!!!

After four days of torrential rains and a tornado in our county, the sun finally came out yesterday.  I have to admit I'm not prepared for a tornado.  We know how to prepare for hurricanes, but I haven't a clue what to do if a tornado is barreling down my street.  Our family home is safe but many homes in Plantation, Florida were damaged and some destroyed.  I'm praying for you guys!

I was able to go outside yesterday and take some pictures of beads and a necklace I made during all the rain.  Here are some beads I just posted on Etsy.

Last one of these in this color.

Last one of these in this color.

Pistachio Green Leaf

Creme Brulee Swirl

Blue Jean Swirl

Sweet Sixteen Swirl Beads

Dark Violet Raku Cones

Ivory Raku Cones

These are new Flower Burst Focal Beads.  These are so much fun to design with.  The first batch I made went to a necklace I made and is shown below.  They're great as a focal or combine several of them or even mix them with other beads.  I think a bracelet with one as a focal would be really cute also.






I know it's no where near Valentines Day but when inspiration comes I just grab it.  These are hand formed and not made with a mold.

We all need a little smile from time to time.

Enjoy your day,

Raida

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Down The Street Bead Show This Weekend

This week has been a busy one working to stock up my trays for the last Pompano Beach bead show this year; The Down the Street Bead Show.  Here's the info:

Down the Street Bead Show

October 14 – 16th
Elks Lodge
700 N.E. 10th Street
Pompano Beach, FL

Friday from 12 - 6 p.m.
Saturday from 10 - 6 p.m.
Sunday from 10 - 2 p.m.

Click below for a $1.00 off Admission coupon
$1.00 off Admission Coupon

Here's a little collage of some beads I'll have available and some new things I've been working on.
 

Hope to see you there!

Enjoy your Day,

Raida

Friday, October 7, 2011

CERAMIC KILN REVEALED

Some new ceramic beads just out of the kiln.  I made more of my little birds since they were so well received last time.  Some new pendants, connectors and toggle.  These are all available on Etsy.

I made this little set in pistachio, aqua, baby blue and antique rose


I made this heart in antique rose also.






Enjoy your evening,

Raida

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

NEW GOODIES ON ETSY

Lots of pictures today!  I've been so busy making, I haven't had much time for sharing with you guys.  There's so many steps to running a small business when you're the sole employee and creator of your products.  I'm not complaining, I love being the boss of "me", but there's no such thing as a 40 hour week when you're self employed.  Is it worth it, definitely!  Here are some goodies I just listed on Etsy.


Had to show you the back of this bead.  The colors are amazing!















Enjoy your day,

Raida