CHA SUMMER!

What can I say about this FAB event? It was a riot! A whirlwind of activites, crafty folks, cupcakes and make& takes! A picture is worth a thousand words so take a peek at my great adventures...

First stop, a video taping for Michael's website with the delightfully entertaining Jo Pearson. Here I am with Lisa Pavelka and Jo setting up and drinking coffee before the doors open, the crowds trample in and live taping begins.

The lull before the storm...
The crew getting the "studio" set up for Michael's tapings.

Lisa Lambright dreaming of her own TV show...

Making sure everything is ready for the camera...

Hooking my microphone up and trying not to giggle...that tickles!

Lights, camera, ACTION!

Is the camera working???!

More than loads of laughs with these two...

That's a wrap!

Our lovely fans with questions, comments & many hugs. Love you guys, thanks for stopping by!

Next stop - teaching a couple cell phone charm Make & Takes for Michael's.

One of the highlights was meeting and chatting with Mary Engelbreit!

Such an inspirational icon in my life (also VERY cool she loved my book!).










One of my favorite things in life is to hear my mentors' stories...they all have such fascinating backgrounds and it's exciting to hear some of the secrets of what makes them tick...

Thanks Mary, what a pleasure!

Next stop, a testimonial filming for Ott Lights (which I use every day in my studio and LOVE!).

No time for rest...onto my book signing at the Crafty Cafe.

Sooooo fun chatting about my book, quilts, jewelry, everything bling!

Here are some of my crafty celeb pals...

Matt Fox & Shari Hiller

The famous AND infamous Margot Potter...

Clay queen Lisa Pavelka and glam Jill McKay

The Chic Crafty Chica and rockin' daughter Maya

Mega talents Claudine Hellmuth & Candi Cooper












Never met a cupcake I didn't like...or two, or three or...

WHERE'S RUSS?

Is this the cutest BEAD or what??? Yup, he's a bead!

It's Russ the owner/founder of Rings-n-Things. 

I put him in a pile of my Batik Beauty beads, So fun!

SEW NEWS

Sew News did a full page review on my fabric beads, BATIK BEAUTIES and SASSY SILKIES!

Thanks Sew News! 

Check out page 71...

I'm ready for my close up Mr. DeMille...

Fun times taping for the PBS TV show, Beads Baubles and Jewels 1000 series! I did a couple of segments Sponsored by Rings & Things (www.rings-things.com) & and TierraCast® (http://www.tierracast.com).

It’s always a blast working with such a professional TV crew and hanging out with the jewelry "cream of the crop" in the green room sharing trade secrets and dishing exciting tidbits like trends, winter colors and what's new in bling-land. I thought you all might like a behind the scene tour…

It's all about the makeup!!!

Prepping the set

The producer-Kathy Stull, host-Katina Forte and myself discussing my segment

Kathy and Katherine (the best grand wazoo helper EVER) and myself fluffing and folding all the pretty bling!

Hooking up my mic...

Katina and I am ready for ACTION!

Magic in the Control room...

Silk Resin Bracelets show 1005-5

Oooooooo LaLa!

My latest creation totally inspired by this handcrafted Russian pendant based on Alfons Mucha's painting Emerald: http://www.artbeads.com/ab-pt03.html

Check out the entire selection:
http://www.artbeads.com/russian-artist-reproduction-pendants.html

Of course it's loaded with my fav Swarovski crystals: http://www.artbeads.com/swarovski-crystal-beads.html

I made some special Sassy Silky beads from my book, Fabulous Fabric Beads: http://www.kristalwick.com/

I used a interchangable hinged bail so I can swap pendants: http://alacarteclasps.com/Bails.aspx

Also some of the lovely Tierra Cast http://www.tierracast.com/ and Vintaj findings http://www.vintaj.com/

You like? This Blingy Babe needs a name, any suggestions?

Swarovski Demo at Bead & Button

Besides giving 5 classes at B&B next week, I'll also be demoing WIRE WHIMSEY in the Swarovski booth Sat. June 6th 2:30-3:30. Stop by!


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SWAROVSKI SPONSORED BEAD & BUTTON CLASSES

CRYSTALLIZED™ Presents: Relique

Explore metal surface design treatments with stamping techniques to create this elegant necklace. Play with a wide variety of stamps and inks to create this unusual combination of metal, chain, pearls, and crystals.

When: Thu. June 4, 8:00am-11:00am
Level: All Levels
Cost: $110,00 Code: B09741

CRYSTALLIZED™ Presents: Resin Bezel Bling

Create your own customized crystal bezels! Play with wonderful resin techniques to make a wide variety of bezels for your jewelry, cell phone charms, mixed media projects, and anything else your imagination dreams up.

When: Sun. June 7, 9:00am-noon and Tue. June 2, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Level: All Levels Cost: $125,00 Code: B09742 and B09743

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