Art Bead Scene

Check out Barbara Lewis' new bead shop, PaintingWithFire, featuring her enamel beads.  They remind me of the seeds in our inspiration painting and would work great for this month's challenge!

 Elvensoul by AJ Reardon of Earthe Fae Each Monday we feature the Designer of the Week. One of our editors pick their favorite from the Monthly Challenge entries. This week's pick comes from ABS editor, Tari Sasser."This necklace works well for this month's challenge....

Good morning, Beady Readers! Wondering what's going on in the bead and jewelry world...

Welcome to Studio Saturday! Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question of our readers and hope you'll leave comments! As an incentive we offer a free prize each week to bribe you to use that keyboard...

I'm so over the moon for Elaine Ray's bead caps.  They are so earthy and delicate.  Perfect for earrings, pair them with wire and stones for instant autumn inspiration.  They also fit nicely with this month's fairy theme - they remind me of the seeds and flowers of the painting.  You can find Elai...

I am honored to have been asked to choose a piece of art for November's Challenge, so I picked one of my favorite pieces, the Fairy Feller's Master Stroke by Richard Dadd...

We have prizes this month from 4 different sponsors! Plus 2 randomly chosen winners! How Fantastic is that?!!Green Girl Studios has some of the most wonderful pewter charms and buttons...

The Fairy Fellers' Master-Stroke by Richard DaddTo celebrate the release of of Cynthia Thornton's new book Enchanted Adornments, Melanie of Earthenwood Studios choose this enchanted painting to inspire your adornments for the monthly challenge.Dadd was an English painter of the Victorian era, noted...

OCTABS closeupOriginally uploaded by vintagebluestudioCongratulations to Diana from Vintage Blue Studio! You are the winner for this month's challenge. This entry was randomly chosen from all the qualifying entries this month...

Each Monday we feature the Designer of the Week. One of our editors pick their favorite from the Monthly Challenge entries. This week's pick comes from ABS editor, Jennifer Heynen:I've chosen Marie Dodd's piece entitled "Ruby & Me".I love all of the different elements going on in Marie's necklace...

Good morning, Beady Readers! Wondering what's going on in the bead and jewelry world? Take a peek at our links and see.....A Bead A DayLooking for a great way to commemorate a special moment or gift? Design a piece of jewelry...

Welcome to Studio Saturday! Each week one of our contributors gives you a sneak peek into their studio, creative process or inspirations. We ask a related question to our readers and hope you'll leave comments! As an incentive we offer a free prize each week to bribe you to use that keyboard...

What are your current inspirations?Right now I am in love with folk art and mixed media. I moved to Georgia three years ago and fell in love with all of the self taught and folk artists we have here. I started collecting paintings, wall hangings... you name it...

You have two days left to enter our monthly challenge.  You could make something fun and funky to wear for Halloween that would do double duty for this month's theme!  Above is a piece I worked up based on the inspiration painting. The deadline is October 31st.And speaking of challenges, I have a ...