100th post on last week's Etsy thread...

CONGRATULATIONS to Lara from Lutrick...She was our 100th post on our Fire Divas weekly New Listing, Promo and Chat thread...Way to to Divas...
Not only does Lara get recognition here on our Diva blog but she will also be featured on my blog, DorsetHillBeads...and that's no all...She will get a special "little" something from my studio...

bright and summery

lucious and long

Who will be our next 100th Etsy poster?...

FRIDAY'S Featured Diva... June 26

Happy Friday everyone...

Today I will be featuring one our Divas who has posted on our Etsy Promo Thread this week...
Today's featured lampwork artist is...Holly from Holly's Folly...If you're hungry for something sweet or something to cool you off on these hot summer days, you've got to check out some of my favorites from Holly's Etsy shop...

You could be next Friday's Featured Diva...

Post in our Etsy Promo Thread then check out the blog on Friday and see if you are featured...

FRIDAY'S Featured Diva...

Today is the start of my new series of blog posts on our Fire Divas blog...I will be featuring one our Divas who has posted on our Etsy Promo Thread that week...

Today's featured lampwork artist is... JENNIFER from Glass Addictions ...Here is a look at some of the amazing glass creations Jennifer has to offer in her Etsy Shop...

You could be next Friday's Featured Diva...Post in our Etsy Promo Thread then check out the blog on Friday and see if you are featured...

It's a Yart Sale!

Several of the Fire Diva's are participating in the Yart Sale on Etsy. This is an annual event sponsored by Team ESST. Doing a quick "Yart" search on Etsy yields 28,000+ results... and it's growing!

But, what is a Yart Sale??? Yard + Art = Yart! Handmade items all on sale! Each individual shop can decide what is on sale and what kind of discount to offer.

Several Fire Divas are participating and more may come on board before the sale is up. Just search "Fire Divas Yart" on Etsy to find participating stores!

Here is a smattering of the goodies Fire Divas have on sale:

JUNE'S ~~ Fire Diva of the Month ~~

Hello Divas...Well, it's that time again...Introducing our FIRE DIVA for the month of June...I had the wonderful pleasure of interviewing Janel from Janeldudleybeads...Here is her interview...

Tell me a little bit about yourself…
I live in Boulder City, NV the town that built the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
I grew up in San Diego, and have lived in Kentucky, Idaho and Colorado.
I am married to a wonderful man named Dan. We have two cats. No kids, perhaps someday soon.
I am a part time waitress, a part time lampworker, a full time wife and a full time free soul.

What made you want to become a lampwork artist…
I‘ve always had a love for beads. I wanted to learn lampworking so I could make pieces of jewelry look how I really wanted.

How long have you been creating with glass…
In 1997 I took a beginning bead making class with Deb Crowley. She had shown me the basic how-to’s and told me to explore the glass for the next couple of hours. Ever since then I’ve been making beads according to weather/shop conditions.

Where do you find your inspiration…
I think my inspiration mainly comes from the way colors make me feel. Music is also a huge influence, I often find myself working to the beats of songs. People are also a contribution to the way a bead/beads will look like.

What other interests or hobbies do you enjoy…
I love to paint but I haven’t for quite some time, but I do have some paints and canvas stocked so I’ll be ready when the feeling strikes me.
I am a rock hound!
I like classic muscle cars and trucks.
I am fascinated with science and astronomy.

What handmade possession do you cherish the most, if any?
This piece by far! To get this look, I pulled my own millefiori cane using TAG glass. Findings are Swarovski crystals and silver spacers.

Name your 5 favorite books, movies, songs/groups and/or websites besides Etsy…
1. Books: Boys Life
2. Movies: The Big White
3. Music: Classical, jazz, blues, metal

Where can people find your lampwork creations?…
http://www.janeldudleybeads.etsy.com/
http://www.janeldudleybeads.artfire.com/

In 10 years I see myself…
a. Living in a ranch house.
b. Having a dog again.
c. Growing a garden.
d. Metalsmithing and of course lampworking!