tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77113541638718340582024-02-19T01:48:45.530-07:00Art and Beads, big and smallTalk about artand jewelry, and once and a while might go off topic, but that's to be expected from everyone.Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-65434078152962337652010-06-19T09:36:00.000-07:002010-06-19T09:36:02.378-07:00http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-72057097317981367272010-06-15T14:42:00.000-07:002010-06-15T14:42:50.908-07:00Making printshttp://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/<br />Art sells but only if your really good or your prices are low enough. I was at an art walk last week and some art critics came up and told me I was giving my art away at the low prices of 150 and 200 each.I priced it so that at least I was making around 30 dollars profit. Why not get rid of it at a lower price at least it goes and then I dont have to drag it all back home again. The truth was even at the lowest prices conceivable people didnt want any of it. Would it have sold if the prices were 25.00 and 30.00 each.? Its a risk Im willing to take on some of the art I beleive is nice enough. So Iv called 2 printers and they are about as dumb as a bag of hammers on the phone they cant give me prices and they act as if they never made a print for any one in there lives. So Im going to Wal Mart Photo shop, going to run me off about 10 of each of the paintings I like, frame them in matt and see what happens.If any one has any better suggestions out there message me.Id like an honnest ansure. The question for the day is ( * is a photo concidered a print*)Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-80346999181362877652010-06-08T15:44:00.000-07:002010-06-08T15:44:49.834-07:00http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-58019340884098119482010-06-07T15:05:00.000-07:002010-06-07T15:05:31.492-07:00http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-2515768693366885692010-06-06T10:39:00.000-07:002010-06-06T10:39:06.090-07:00http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-24284152464618336602010-06-04T19:38:00.000-07:002010-06-04T19:38:07.324-07:00Art Walk and bad weatherhttp://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/ <br /><br />Art walk this weekend,the truck is all packed up with my art layered with towels and pillows, so none of it gets scratched.My tent easels and display stands. What do you do if they call for rain the whole weekend.? Do you go, and risk the chance of ruining the art that took you months at a time to paint or do you stay home.? As I look out side its lightening and thundering. I so love art walk and out door venues.Would you leave your home into the rain knowing you will probably get wet because you understand how much work goes into setting up tents and dragging all your shit out side, or would you stay home watching a good movie or a sports event.? I have to go, as a vendore and the money invested non returnable, many people that put this together are counting on all of us to show up. So that means you guys in your nice coasy houses get out side and bring an umbrella, at least you can go back home after an hour or so. We have to stay a full 10 hours or more. SO this is to thank all the Persons out there for showing up. Thanks everyone. It means more than words can say.Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-28947405713046962452010-05-23T06:54:00.002-07:002010-05-23T07:00:21.531-07:00New York City, Time Squarehttp://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/<br />Holidays for a week to the big apple Iv never been there before. I'm looking forward to the museums, galleries and live shows.Will take lots of pictures, and climb the statue of liberty, if that's at all possible, we will see. IM going to look like such a tourist but better a tourist than a terrorist.. they should all be rounded up and shot, and not with a camera.. Sorry but people like that don't make this world a better place.Whats even worse is they feel uncountable for there actions. <br />Be back in a week..Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-87575730854486929102010-05-17T07:06:00.003-07:002010-05-17T07:17:40.488-07:00Frames<<br />This is only an idea,that I tried and my not work for everyone.<br />I have some art that has to be framed for shows that are soon approaching. I like to frame my art it always looks better with a nice frame. The cost is unfortunately too expensive for me to go to a proper framing place. So I opted to go to Hobby Lobby and buy pr-made frames. With the Canadian and American measurements being so different I had to pick up 3 frames larger than my canvas, my husband cut them down to size in a matter of a day. Glued, hammered and stapled them, some minor nicks and cuts that can be fixed up with paint and putty and I'm off to the races with frames that look professional with out the cost. If my husband didn't have the proper tools I doubt I could have done this, with all said and done I saved my self about 190.00 <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-49021001762331932592010-05-07T10:11:00.002-07:002010-05-07T10:18:28.903-07:00Taking a break<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB7e8EJdohY2VW-qOryDnMDxXFVI5efFs7VBLvc-6BqC2J6EpSZJx-eV2SMrRsXRmUjt1HdvwESmJq26kZ4DNzcGQirk5wLdfZ_akNcEMPJRvuhdPoiFFh1zE_fZHgJ7NvTZtNXQkPvRA/s1600/holy_spirit1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB7e8EJdohY2VW-qOryDnMDxXFVI5efFs7VBLvc-6BqC2J6EpSZJx-eV2SMrRsXRmUjt1HdvwESmJq26kZ4DNzcGQirk5wLdfZ_akNcEMPJRvuhdPoiFFh1zE_fZHgJ7NvTZtNXQkPvRA/s200/holy_spirit1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468578717465067650" /></a><br />http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/ There is no harm in slowing down and planting your garden and working out side. If your like me it refuels my artistic side of the brain and I cant wait to get started on new projects again.Sometimes I think that's it, I'm never going to make jewelry again, or paint, but all I needed was a couple weeks away from it all. Now I cant wait to get back to it.. like seeing the world through new eyes. So if your overwhelmed, take a break. Have a Snack on life. Start over with new eyes.Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-8019423748598726002010-04-30T05:24:00.002-07:002010-04-30T05:38:00.803-07:00scams<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPu6wcN91ZFBcEDBKqbj6zdZWLAI74KcXn0V5wfNgzGyyKzjxWMdTbvoBT8q6Goo6FVqrHZMGUsoVT_XtDeJzYfr8wKM1nVwkaZ-rxhW9RjS-W8-_pY6iywONy0IBITnC2FUvQTyhIwRw/s1600/DSCF2027_edited.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPu6wcN91ZFBcEDBKqbj6zdZWLAI74KcXn0V5wfNgzGyyKzjxWMdTbvoBT8q6Goo6FVqrHZMGUsoVT_XtDeJzYfr8wKM1nVwkaZ-rxhW9RjS-W8-_pY6iywONy0IBITnC2FUvQTyhIwRw/s200/DSCF2027_edited.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465908809072220658" /></a><br />http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/<br />Now and in the past scams have been going on, in Etsy and all over the net. Those bastards want to send you a surplus of money so you go to the banks cashing what seems like a real money order. You don't find out until days later, your the one that has to pay the banks back. They ask for your real name and address but the truth is, if its too good to be true, then it is. Those bastards try to find items for sale around the 500 dollar mark. Sellers beware.~! THIS IS WHAT ONE DOES LOOK LIKE<br /><br />am<br />interested in the immediate purchase of your item and will be make<br />payment via cashier check/money order,payment will be send via<br />freequickwire.com to your email address you need to get blank paper<br />check down,my private shipping company will handle the shipping, but<br />before payment will be made i need to be sure of who i am dealing with<br />if you are going to be honest and sincere throughout the transaction. A<br />certified cashiers check iscash-able the same day,there is going to be<br />an excess fund on the check ,the excess fund is meant for the private<br />shipping company who will come to your place for pick up of the item,<br />so shipping is not a problem,will you be able to transfer the excess<br />fund to the shipping company the same day you receive the check?.check<br />would be sent to you so when you get payment you can easily cash it at<br />any cashing point near you or deposit in your bank.You'll be sending<br />excess fund to my shipper , which would be meant for shipping<br />arrangement.if you agree, signify your interest by forwarding to me<br />your Final Asking Price, Full Name & Contact Address and Tel # also<br />i will want<br />you to email to my husband private email address<br />carlwhite2 [!at] rocketmail.com make sure you reply back to my husband<br />email,So plz kindly email me to my email address I await your response<br />soonest.<br />Best and kind regards,Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-61791812798838121052010-04-20T19:21:00.003-07:002010-04-20T19:41:59.121-07:00Boasting there is truth in Modesty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN15emu8wPypbxEmfbzwA0OGPrKgnYACaaZ4kFk49JOOFjGZ5rU0aJHF03tA0eUDVQ7pFoDOWIzpx6L3zMbAZkzYnrgcAqw0yFai0EinJkMS2nans6sNWeG6CqVtLrFxNpn3EfeApfA9w/s1600/p_2713793.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN15emu8wPypbxEmfbzwA0OGPrKgnYACaaZ4kFk49JOOFjGZ5rU0aJHF03tA0eUDVQ7pFoDOWIzpx6L3zMbAZkzYnrgcAqw0yFai0EinJkMS2nans6sNWeG6CqVtLrFxNpn3EfeApfA9w/s200/p_2713793.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462415481253407490" /></a><br />Bla Bla Bla, is what I felt I had said when I tried to let another artist know I had helped paint a set for a local play. Well, So had she!! As soon as I mentioned the play ~ Out of her lips poured "I did this and that" and "oh my gawd I painted a book and you should see my art its over here and here's my web page".It was exhausting listening to her, after she was done I looked over at the women sitting beside me and very quietly said " I helped with painting a set , it was a big job and I'm glad its done" and with that she responded " that's nice" Then said,"I blocked out every other word that women had said,all I could here was Bla Bla Bla and can you see me, look at me". I'm so glad I didn't sound like that because it happens that she was irritating to others as well. As she left the room it was as if a breath of fresh air came in. Your talent goes noticed even if you don't think it does. Stiffen up your lower lip and listen its an art form as well.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-72374799408661740012010-04-08T14:02:00.002-07:002010-04-08T14:24:38.874-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa1WTYIZfYp5dyZdQB488812g86G3y4HZELnXOg_-7CRYLTsKNpSPhw6VcJ9CPmN1bo6__KVzW13E4vRMaip-ndT6NEd9BFxxoJzkrkvppcYavfVC_VmOY2g5HhuAf6_HNwM5Q2gzKfM/s1600/gallery_108.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa1WTYIZfYp5dyZdQB488812g86G3y4HZELnXOg_-7CRYLTsKNpSPhw6VcJ9CPmN1bo6__KVzW13E4vRMaip-ndT6NEd9BFxxoJzkrkvppcYavfVC_VmOY2g5HhuAf6_HNwM5Q2gzKfM/s200/gallery_108.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457880665189786690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7WnKyzYxGUE3biFTT5flbZmILTL86hvV70xyeF2WYPGJq93TC2I6rdJVHo45BnNYnhW1Q_P7urn-RE4f_O_zsnch-qyl3S5IlWPlXzySyF7MIqwE4LYgPrMb4ndirJ5PG46SoeER-FGw/s1600/gallery_100.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7WnKyzYxGUE3biFTT5flbZmILTL86hvV70xyeF2WYPGJq93TC2I6rdJVHo45BnNYnhW1Q_P7urn-RE4f_O_zsnch-qyl3S5IlWPlXzySyF7MIqwE4LYgPrMb4ndirJ5PG46SoeER-FGw/s200/gallery_100.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457880662173468578" /></a><br />http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/<br />Ariel Lyons <br />http://www.ariellyons.ca/index.php?p=about<br />Ariel Lyons, exceptional artist who lives just down the road from me. She is closing her store and retiring planning to travel the world.I asked her if she would still paint and she assured me, she would. She provided this area with deserve artists. Herself an art teacher in the local high school and teacher of art classes at her store, has given us a great gift over the years. Its not easy to paint, it takes time, and much thought. Ariel taught with the hand of a master and will be terribly missed. This is to thank her and let her know she was truly in inspiration.Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-482081303176958752010-04-06T12:21:00.000-07:002010-04-06T12:21:44.845-07:00Heather Halaburda: New Hair and Beady News<a href="http://heatherhalaburda.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-hair-and-beady-news.html">Heather Halaburda: New Hair and Beady News</a><br /><br />http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-75470606119642685142010-04-06T06:02:00.002-07:002010-04-06T06:33:15.659-07:00WhAtS iN A NaMe ????http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Whats my subject matter, and a reason I chose my title? I decided on the title "A canopy of Art". Iv never had a show before or had to make up a name. My art is so miss matched the only thing in common is the canvas and paint. I sent off my email-> subject matter are( things that are free for the moment ) sorry I'm so new to this .. I hope that's enough of a subject matter.. my art is all different things.. sincerely Karen<br /> Then I had to give a reason for the title "A Canopy of Art", ((GULP)) sounded pretty that's why... so I looked up the word and went from there and this is what I came up with->("art has always played a huge roll in my life. Over the years, I've worked with watercolors, acrylics and recently oils and am looking forward to sharing my work with you. Im calling my show "canopy of art"because visual arts are my umbrella that fills with paints, its always raining. <br />I know Lame Lame Lame.<br />There should be books on this, proper etiquette for your shit. I found a wonderful site wish I had of found it earlier check it out its the nuts and bolts to any beginner like myself.<br />http://www.squidoo.com/organizinganartshow<br />http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/415614/how_to_have_your_own_art_show_without.htmlBig Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-46160383755863196482010-03-29T09:42:00.000-07:002010-03-29T09:42:35.320-07:00Blogger Buzz: Blogger integrates with Amazon Associates<a href="http://buzz.blogger.com/2009/12/blogger-integrates-with-amazon.html">Blogger Buzz: Blogger integrates with Amazon Associates</a><br /><br />http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/BigBeadsandMoreBig Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-59577517855770013982010-03-28T08:18:00.002-07:002010-03-28T08:53:15.618-07:00"WHEN IS IT TIME TO STOP"???<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cTHQF3-9sq8TOcPhrYtI-B7aGqKqsHLtfj4yZg2VTdmtTkt6e_9ysOLyVg39zMcqGDTeiIRkdAzmkruCCD7Lt-XlALNRy7CF3zIK6-JBZ7K8BFGPmVFCsSy3hAg-b0bEJmp9ftQ5qQ0/s1600/DSCF3853.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cTHQF3-9sq8TOcPhrYtI-B7aGqKqsHLtfj4yZg2VTdmtTkt6e_9ysOLyVg39zMcqGDTeiIRkdAzmkruCCD7Lt-XlALNRy7CF3zIK6-JBZ7K8BFGPmVFCsSy3hAg-b0bEJmp9ftQ5qQ0/s200/DSCF3853.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453713214362877170" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXv8VwMIZ3zGJNGQIyadJPXSojCk_cTeLE_lHUDAis1gYdYNQqPMAUrG9rex-24_oXjuI6xtneKXgjbNmzdOcAloOfFGJU_6HORfnX4daVSJF-wB5HbmJXz0ran35Zn8UtSijS0hVm7s/s1600/DSCF3809_edited.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXv8VwMIZ3zGJNGQIyadJPXSojCk_cTeLE_lHUDAis1gYdYNQqPMAUrG9rex-24_oXjuI6xtneKXgjbNmzdOcAloOfFGJU_6HORfnX4daVSJF-wB5HbmJXz0ran35Zn8UtSijS0hVm7s/s200/DSCF3809_edited.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453713206867664610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QT8CKo96VQyAaOqPlO-_BGw9euxi6AJt6AA-xbXXKNROkAVBUl6KIEWIAhrw21slQPTBJ1zYDHiA9u04t9sunb6ZGtmYADdEDWCHvCs6LKsUhhgsacrZlhu9hTnhNb-dfyhORaFqEzY/s1600/DSCF3032.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QT8CKo96VQyAaOqPlO-_BGw9euxi6AJt6AA-xbXXKNROkAVBUl6KIEWIAhrw21slQPTBJ1zYDHiA9u04t9sunb6ZGtmYADdEDWCHvCs6LKsUhhgsacrZlhu9hTnhNb-dfyhORaFqEzY/s200/DSCF3032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453713201979410002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoYIZGEGC6SC_2haRJufsEKE77VoDuec3kQx23Hfpdml583EHq6k7blvbl1jHa3N4UjcxIHUzvWJ4Z_LK5dtrJdMWlgJTcPYHRJdPh0JyEpXVuw3Rnym0vOj4xQURhInRr4RD16OXVAYk/s1600/DSCF3754_edited.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 154px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoYIZGEGC6SC_2haRJufsEKE77VoDuec3kQx23Hfpdml583EHq6k7blvbl1jHa3N4UjcxIHUzvWJ4Z_LK5dtrJdMWlgJTcPYHRJdPh0JyEpXVuw3Rnym0vOj4xQURhInRr4RD16OXVAYk/s200/DSCF3754_edited.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453713193810487346" /></a><br />When is it time to stop, when do you finally put the paintbrush down and say that's that, its over, its done."I will not pull any more hair out, loose sleep or suffer back aches in the name of art". Even if you see imperfections, others wont, and maybe those imperfections are what give that piece, style and charisma. Do all artist take 3 and 4 months to complete a painting or longer? How long did it take Vincent van Gogh, from start to finish to complete one piece. Imagine if he over worked his "Sunflowers" his "Starry night". Would we know who he was? The real answer to this riddle is BE THE MASTER OF YOUR DOMAIN, SCRIBBLE UNTIL YOUR FINGERS BLEED, ITS NEVER OVER, because blank canvas is cheap. New ideas arise finally allowing you to stop painting, stop adding and stop fixing,just because someone said it needs some red, maybe it should have a cat, maybe it needs a pitch fork, maybe it needs blue out side the window, and finally maybe they don't know what there talking about because they don't paint.EVERY ONES A CRITIC. (MAYBE THE CAT WAS FINE WITH OUT ANY LEGS).LOLBig Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-43948167312143742182010-03-19T06:25:00.002-07:002010-03-19T06:42:51.914-07:00my boyfriend is stupid<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvyWpBvxPmQftmZUDj4NnoHciIK-Xx4O3O9dLpfnWrefVtcJWjkT78VucEig1_U2O8EMal1TikfyXddDqwhbxJoXD9yuuotwb8pT51yU2tLfSv7w45pq_wjHptzWGcnY2K_5PRXdzEljQ/s1600-h/DSCF3732_edited.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvyWpBvxPmQftmZUDj4NnoHciIK-Xx4O3O9dLpfnWrefVtcJWjkT78VucEig1_U2O8EMal1TikfyXddDqwhbxJoXD9yuuotwb8pT51yU2tLfSv7w45pq_wjHptzWGcnY2K_5PRXdzEljQ/s200/DSCF3732_edited.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450339980138814162" /></a><br />http://bigglassbeads.blogspot.com/<br />I just received a twitter from someone I don't know, on it was "my boyfriend is stupid".Made me think back to the days when I thought Id go to University for art(metalsmithing~making Jewelry) and I had decided not to leave my boyfriend because I thought our love would die. Someone should have slapped my ass with a wooden spoon for thinking so little of my self. We never did end up together and it took me 20 years to pick up my passion in the arts again. I took art in grade 9,10,11,12, and 13. Then I took art in College, and a floral courses at the local University, but when I was accepted into Toronto University for Metalsmithing I declined, because of my stupid boyfriend,and he is still stupid to this day, drugs, drink and no job. Never again will I take my art for granted and neither should anybody else. Art is in our souls. When I look at art that is mind boggling, it inspires me, and I'm truly in aw. Word to the wise, The fish that swim at the Art institutes would have better suited you, and sometimes its better to swim alone.<br />P.S. the man I married now isn't an artist but supports me 100%Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-57178962934739079072010-03-11T10:20:00.000-08:002010-03-11T10:43:33.857-08:00oils are so very messy.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMewdvk1jO9h3WjCaMuv2Qcw9qVrgRelui7CYntoUjMKwyXigtoVPtyAifswIVznxJEW7ywoIOuwP81mVSwMyiQ9YGDez2s4B8rwYdTbcDUJao6k3W42STZlxD9lwoQpYh62q-5datCg/s1600-h/DSCF3636_edited.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMewdvk1jO9h3WjCaMuv2Qcw9qVrgRelui7CYntoUjMKwyXigtoVPtyAifswIVznxJEW7ywoIOuwP81mVSwMyiQ9YGDez2s4B8rwYdTbcDUJao6k3W42STZlxD9lwoQpYh62q-5datCg/s200/DSCF3636_edited.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447448783530571058" /></a><br />This is my very first attempt at painting in oils, and I must say there very messy or maybe I should say I'm very messy. Iv discovered that I need a paintbrush for every different color, and if you plan to go back into some colors, the color your going to apply can and will disappear. As I look on the net for answers I find that my irrational attempt to paint and not read any books on the matter has proven that I have broken all the rules. Oils are vivid and forgiving and fun, the paint moves around for days. Will I ever pick up Acrylics again I wonder.Lesson learn t~ wear proper cloths, have a window open, make sure you have all the tools needed before starting, rags, linseed oils, You need to have one container with just solvent, and the other with medium. A standard painting medium is 1 part oil to 2 parts solvent. The most common oil is linseed and its varieties (refined, cold pressed, or stand oils) but some painters use safflower, walnut or poppy oils,then there is turpentine, drop cloth, and clean up. So much to do but I think well worth the mess. Have fun and remember paint is cheap, don't be afraid to use it.Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-59214319701586714062010-03-06T18:49:00.001-08:002010-03-06T18:49:40.744-08:00http://www.blogcatalog.com/directory/art/crafts/jewelry/http://www.blogcatalog.com/directory/art/crafts/jewelry/Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-32625321534477240002010-03-05T08:42:00.000-08:002010-03-05T08:55:40.068-08:00FacebookAm I the only one, or are there others out there, that are just as confused with face book as I am. Create a fan page,(for people to see my work ) so I do.~!!! Load up pictures of my art and jewelry.~!!! So I do that too, and then its lost forever only after what seemed like hours of loading it all on.. big grrrrrrrrrrrrrr for sure big grrrrrrrrrrr why cant they keep things simple.?<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/editphoto.php?aid=155372&id=348154873146#!/album.php?aid=155372&id=348154873146 <br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/benusik#!/album.php?aid=155372&id=348154873146&ref=mf<br /><br />http://www.saw.sarnia.com/Members%20Gallery/source/karen_benusik_-_woodstock.htm<br /><br />visit those sites if you like,but there for me to remember how to get to them as well. LOL computers. GEESHBig Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-89085896208097069692010-03-05T04:04:00.000-08:002010-03-05T04:29:10.689-08:00BEADiNtRiGuE ON etsy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rruw9Kv8dmLgk21RSOF3mT44ueVCRxhcOgFo_rTWEe_J5Fmn4r3AnTtYhSjUf3_HdB4DMhbD7B_SKKw_wbNmELkntpFdc0CdASyevmx8X-aqHLjcWTMMKKGeYMaWOWPKA2Q8PiTUhSc/s1600-h/DSCF3207_edited.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 146px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rruw9Kv8dmLgk21RSOF3mT44ueVCRxhcOgFo_rTWEe_J5Fmn4r3AnTtYhSjUf3_HdB4DMhbD7B_SKKw_wbNmELkntpFdc0CdASyevmx8X-aqHLjcWTMMKKGeYMaWOWPKA2Q8PiTUhSc/s200/DSCF3207_edited.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445125772402781042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6QNOuIG4gD6hR4UvgpxbYvDrkhgmV6Y9Plv9lhtesy8Q31XtmJCaCQP7TY7E2NPxDzcUBFwBAGazmnlSt0LWt18xO-l3PAaglyNGxClp_KF-sYTpkIYSBqMLBWUnJn9_0TdepFb6I49s/s1600-h/il_430xN.125211507.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6QNOuIG4gD6hR4UvgpxbYvDrkhgmV6Y9Plv9lhtesy8Q31XtmJCaCQP7TY7E2NPxDzcUBFwBAGazmnlSt0LWt18xO-l3PAaglyNGxClp_KF-sYTpkIYSBqMLBWUnJn9_0TdepFb6I49s/s200/il_430xN.125211507.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445125764232469698" /></a><br />BEADiNtRiGuE still has the most adorable and one of a kind beads Iv found while out there searching for "one of a kind beads". In my spare time while I'm not making Jewelry or painting,I'm searching for beads,1ST of all afford and 2ND, there indisputable unique design. Her beads are Refreshing, Delicate,Unique, and well made. You can see the quality put into every one.<br />Don't get me wrong Ive found other beads out there as well, but I cant afford 200 and 300 dollars for 20 beads so I can then bring them home and try and re sell them to consumers after Ive put my design spin on them. People just don't have that kind of money. As a new Jewelry maker money does play an important part in this hobby. Bead makers have to buy the glass, bring it home, store it, come up with a design, melt the glass in there torches, add glitz of silver or gold or etching, bake it in a kiln, polish them, clean the bead release , take there pictures, then try and sell them to us Jewelry makers. <br />BEADiNtRiGuE beads make me feel like I'm at the beach.What a feeling a bead can make.~!!!<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/BEADiNtRiGuEBig Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-61074584018247882652010-03-04T09:16:00.000-08:002010-03-04T09:26:20.609-08:00Fun displays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bMWJRN_0CMyf7A-umq-E7nuiUop9ls2PxbeBIcWiaa_mdUzZc1ELWvE8GmmBzwefVPnybpLP_AezJ7rP-4QB2BXMKWY04guJ_4tMbq-GLAlEwysma2Awoii93v1RUPSHXT44o_-mlnM/s1600-h/DSCF3579_edited.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4bMWJRN_0CMyf7A-umq-E7nuiUop9ls2PxbeBIcWiaa_mdUzZc1ELWvE8GmmBzwefVPnybpLP_AezJ7rP-4QB2BXMKWY04guJ_4tMbq-GLAlEwysma2Awoii93v1RUPSHXT44o_-mlnM/s200/DSCF3579_edited.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444831271333285058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbSO6D0HZa5rHY7neKMKWYowVYsKxV1hJv4Gy-xce2lm0n6Gugdjvzl9Q8rJ0PM2mqdqsVqDrBD6pks5jYJv5WgMgIi5FdvtxVEZGA_Y3fVlEH7t0p98VNNu16Yi85dsLAc3HGA30bYU/s1600-h/DSCF3577.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUbSO6D0HZa5rHY7neKMKWYowVYsKxV1hJv4Gy-xce2lm0n6Gugdjvzl9Q8rJ0PM2mqdqsVqDrBD6pks5jYJv5WgMgIi5FdvtxVEZGA_Y3fVlEH7t0p98VNNu16Yi85dsLAc3HGA30bYU/s200/DSCF3577.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444831265585668498" /></a><br />I was going through my closet getting rid of old cloths I haven't worn in years and years. The experts say we should do this. While trying to come up with new and interesting ideas to display my jewelry, I thought "it always looks better on a real person" but I don't have one of those,so next best thing was cardboard.I cut out old pizza boxes, painted them a reddish brown, cut notches for a necklace, then put shirts and jackets around them to see what looked best, and this is what I came up with..I think there cool.Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-83179445916269215972010-03-02T07:11:00.001-08:002010-03-02T07:23:56.814-08:00Craft Shows<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_c3KkTTstVn1xyzRgWNLQRaRFs0KJ1UtRSabTYwH9XYJrduReAVYxSLpW0GmliDlzUPemXrEzIPSlWSXsSZ7kHO7sC0rMMbqpxxlrgo8ZpmFqoXzzHIq2jZUcCrOVMq3nEu0vBU44oI/s1600-h/DSCF3327_edited.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2_c3KkTTstVn1xyzRgWNLQRaRFs0KJ1UtRSabTYwH9XYJrduReAVYxSLpW0GmliDlzUPemXrEzIPSlWSXsSZ7kHO7sC0rMMbqpxxlrgo8ZpmFqoXzzHIq2jZUcCrOVMq3nEu0vBU44oI/s200/DSCF3327_edited.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444057571612863714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioicWt5Hr-wlnCHHzDsDIqsu0r0laUsc9dDXE6lMLwMOWplRTql6bMQQB3mpLf5VgL0wMQx3k73qCdPj7Zxx662LcursdQwdmVzsV3SfSMLMyiArXjfytgDZeAHlgON17OM5LkM-bISeA/s1600-h/DSCF3425_edited.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioicWt5Hr-wlnCHHzDsDIqsu0r0laUsc9dDXE6lMLwMOWplRTql6bMQQB3mpLf5VgL0wMQx3k73qCdPj7Zxx662LcursdQwdmVzsV3SfSMLMyiArXjfytgDZeAHlgON17OM5LkM-bISeA/s200/DSCF3425_edited.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444057562504750178" /></a><br />Spring is on its way, and so are the craft shows.~! Ive started to buy the beads I will need to start a new line of jewelry. I don't know if people out there realize just how expensive beads are. So far Ive bought $500 in beads,and that's just focal beads, I have all the secondary beads I need in my studio.<br /> Now the designing part starts.<br /> Its a lot of work and back breaking at that. Sometimes hours even days go into one design. I never buy cheap beads, been there don't that and all you get out of it is cheap jewelry. I believe people are willing to pay a little more for quality. At the same time I'm trying to finish off 2 paintings if I'm lucky I might get a 3rd one done. But art doesn't sell as fast as jewelry. It doesn't make any less important. I guess what I'm trying to say is, <span style="font-weight:bold;">if you love what your doing then get better at it and don't stop.</span>Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-80308099453205433242010-03-02T06:04:00.000-08:002010-03-02T07:01:10.800-08:00http://www.etsy.com/shop/BigBeadsandMorehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/BigBeadsandMore<br />This has to go into your web browser or it will never reach ETSY....I will have to ask Etsy why this is so.. and why that URL leads to my blog. <br />So apparently my Etsy account will never be seen from Google... sighBig Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711354163871834058.post-27634413418855841552010-02-26T14:24:00.000-08:002010-02-26T14:39:00.369-08:00Kapusta SOUP from SLoVaKiA<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://fairbaseballist.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/hotsoup21.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 432px; height: 328px;" src="http://fairbaseballist.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/hotsoup21.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This isn't a recipe Iv ever found any where and its so easy to make, but you have to like Sauerkraut..<br /> THIS WILL PUT YOU IN THE MOOD TO PAINT. <br /><br />So first you take a large pot and fill it half way with water~ approximately 2 liters Chicken stock to taste OXO cubes if you don't have stock<br />Add a jar of sauerkraut <br />Add fresh sliced Mushrooms<br />Add a small pork roast<br />Add home made stewed tomatoes if you have them because they have the onions and peppers in them if not use a can<br />Add 1 table spoon of paprika <br />Add your favorite sausages sliced ,NOT breakfast sausages. <br />THEN<br />cook and mash potatoes_ Then add a nice scoop of your potato to a bowl and pour Kapusta SOUP over top and enjoy... <br />HONESTY ITS REALLY GOOD~!!! that's what I'm eating today for supper.... I just wanted to share.Big Beads and Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01526210308754334838noreply@blogger.com0