Bead Heaven!

Give a group of talented beaders, like those in the Etsy Beadweavers, a creative theme and you come up with as many variations you can imagine! Each and everyone of these beaded creations took hours to create with so much love and talent! My thanks for my friend, SandFibers, who prepared this collage featuring all these beaded creations.

Etsy Beadweaver September Challenge

Artistic Challenges are so much fun especially with a group of highly talented artisans. Etsy Beadweavers' latest challenge is to "Show Your Colors." For my entry, I created this Pearlescent Purple Freeform Peyote Cuff featuring my favorite color, purple. 20 other beadweavers came up with gorgeous creations is various styles to whet your appetite. The public also gets a chance to pick their favorite. Be sure to visit the etsy beadweavers blog and put in your vote!

DC Craft Mafia in Ballston Arts + Crafts Market

It's been a fun summer. Every second Sunday of the month, I've been able to hang out with my new DC Craft Mafia friends. As Arty4Ever always says, "We're crafty and we're connected!" This October 8th will be the last Ballston A+C Market so if you haven't visited Ballston lately, be sure to come!