Baltimore Beads

It is almost open! Displays positioned and cases in place...waiting to be filled with beads from around the world. The floors covered with packages from Swarovski Crystals, trade beads from Africa, small beads, large ones, handmade beads...there will be something for everyone. I can hardly wait!

Oh..where? In Pikesville, Maryland. Baltimore Beads is a division of Terra Firma Enterprises.
If you need more info, just contact me. Meanwhile, I will keep you posted on the progress of the new bead store in Baltimore.

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Copper and Fine Silver Necklace

Polished smooth finish copper loops connected by fine silver. Approx. 44" long. Wear single, doubled or even as a belt. Has silver "S" connecting clasp.
A piece that you reinvent each time you wear it!

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I AM REMINDED!

Sometimes when we try to be creative, I think the word "try" gets in the way. It is as though the two ideas are at opposites. TRY AND BE CREATIVE...uhmmm... just doesn't work! Trying is an exercise in frustration. A focussed strain to produce...breathe held. Creating is opening up and being mindful of the flow of positive energy and ideas. Breathe flows freely.

You ask why I write this today? I just visited the Eclectic Jewelry Artisans website (www.eeja.org). I am amazed to see the creativity of my fellow artisans. We have such diverse and talented artists ...each translating mediums of beads and metals to their own individual style and expression of art.
Visit WWW.EEJA.org ...I think you will agree. Oh, by the way, Mother's Day is just around the corner!

New to the Gallery

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Artists in our Many Disguises

I am talking about the group of extremely talented women that form the Eclectic Jewelry Artisans at www.EEJA.org.

The focus of each artist in this group is the creation of beautiful and artistic jewelry...mostly one of a kind pieces. From beadwork to silver and goldsmithing, each artisan stands out as a true master of her medium and style.

This is remarkable enough...but...what is further amazing is that most of the artisans in the EJA moonlight with other mediums of art as well...spreading their creative expressions over paintings, stained glass, mosaic, glass beads, sculpture and even creative writing.
Truly a group to keep your eye on...www.gypsydesignjewelry.etsy.com, a proud MEMBER OF THE EJA

WE NEED SPRING!

« Spring is here already? The Winters used to seem so long...I was young then. Now time and seasons go so quickly. Spring, I must get some flowers in, Summer, I have to go on at least one picnic and wade in the creek too. Fall, my favorite, I simply like to reflect...what happened in Spring and Summer is now coming to an end...(along with eating apples from the farmers stands. )Winter, wraps the whole year up in a white blanket and patiently waits for SPRING!

I love them all, they just all go too fast. This a picture of a hummingbird on my back deck one Summer. I look forward to the hummingbirds coming back each year.
Enjoy!
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Etsy Minis Make Posting Easy

Etsy.com , a site for all things handmade, has recently added minis...a snapshot of thumbnails from our website. Here are things at a glance...for a description along with a photo go to www.gypsydesignjewelry.etsy.com
Also check out my Eclectic Jewelry Artisans site at www.eeja.org
Something for everyone...do your friends a favor and mail them the links too.