Bead of the Day, 9/29

It was love at first site when I laid eyes on Lester the Fish in JanelDudleyBeads' Etsy shop. Lester is something totally new for Janel, and she rocked it! This is a big bead - 38mm long. And check out those teeth!

9/28 Bead of the Day

Today's Bead of the Day is by Jennifer of Glass Addictions. Check out this stunning focal called Ethereal Enclosure:

I find all those colors and the silver mesh just mesmerizing! Jennifer's Etsy shop and more of her stunning beads can be found HERE. And...don't forget to check out the latest additions by all the Fire Divas in our Etsy Promo thread.

Fire Divas Gossip Column

As usual, lots of good stuff going on with the Fire Diva's this week! Don't miss a second of it. And if you aren't a fan of the Fire Divas on Facebook, the question is WHY NOT? Go NOW and become a fan. You won't regret it!

Get a sneak peek at the studio and face of the lady behind Dorset Hill Beads and her "smellalicious" husband.

Lauren is treating everyone to Therapeutic Thursdays, Fridays on Fire, and...Oktoberfest (make sure you vote for the cute hot dog and beer lampwork beads!)...over on Maybeads

Marcy is counting her blessings after a minor mishap in the middle of a big disaster, and promoting an ugly necklace contest. Seriously. You better go see what that's all about!

At the Mermaid's Tale, there is something blue and a sweet post about a very generous giving person that just happens to be a very good friend of mine ;o)

Patty blogs about the results of her green packaging tests (interesting results!), two happy endings and a big push.

Kim is hanging her head. Better go see why!

Why didn't I get an iPhone?!?! Better go see why I am so irritated about this...

Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my keyboard after looking at the eye candy at The Blue Between. Really!

Janel is telling Holly's Flame Thrower kitty to be good...

Where is this Crazy Train Glasstastic keeps talking about? It sounds fun.

Vedas Beads learns an important lesson at Glass Stock. You KNOW you want to know what that is!

Isinglass has some very good tips about doing the math before signing on the dotted line!

Holly got an awesome gift in the Pay it Forward game from the person she was paying it forward to. Confused? me too! Go see the cool gift!

If this isn't enough gossip for the week, you can go read this week's Fire Divas thread on etsy.Come back again for all the juicy gossip next week!

Bead of the Day 9-26-09

Today's Bead of the Day is the Honrable Tree by Ema ~ this is such a stunning piece!

You can find more of Ema's work at emakaye.etsy.com and works by other Fire Divas in the Got Glass weekly promotional thread on etsy.

Bead of the Day 9-25-09

Today's bead of the day is this super cute butterfly bead from Eileen of DorsetHillBeads. This little butterfly has a mischievous smile and is made up into a cell phone charm.

See more of Eileen's lampwork beads and other Fire Divas creations check out our weekly promotional thread on Etsy.

Bead of the Day! 9/24

Today's bead of the day is this beautiful Hibiscus from Holly at Holly'sFollyGlass

To see more of Holly's lampwork beads and other Fire Divas creations check out our weekly promotional thread!

September 23 Bead of the Day

Today's Bead of the Day is made with my favorite glass, Iris Orange (also known as Raku). This focal bead is by JanelDudleyBeads:

I'm sure everyone knows why this glass is my favorite now! See more beads in Janel Dudley's Etsy shop, and see other fantastic Fire Diva creations in the Etsy Promo Thread.

Bead of the Day, 9/22

Oh boy. This box of chocolates would be really dangerous - if it wasn't filled with amazingly realistic beads. Aptly called Life is Like a Box of Chocolates, this calorie-free indulgence of rich, decadent chocolate beads is from HollysFollyGlass. Check out Holly's description on Etsy - she even tells you the flavor of each bead. What a treat!

Bead of the Day 9/21

Today's beads of the day is from Laurie Ament of Isinglass Design, a/k/a glassbead on Etsy.

Laurie is selling off her fish in schools now!

Aren't they adorable??? Wouldn't they look terrific on a necklace or strung as focals?

You can check out more of Laurie's work HERE. And dont' forget to check out all of the latest glass goodies in our Etsy promotion thread.

9/20 Gossip

As usual, lots of good stuff going on with the Fire Diva's this week! Don't miss a second of it. And if you aren't a fan of the Fire Divas on Facebook, the question is WHY NOT? Go NOW and become a fan. You won't regret it!


Things over at Dorset Hill Beads are just "scentsational" these days. Eileen is excited over hubby Dave's fragrant candles making it into the Etsy Gift Guide...and it's not too late to enter her Theme for Thursday drawing!

Marcy is spreading the word about a new contest. And you'll want to check out her helpful posts on color and tools!

It's been a rough week but creative week over at The Blue Between. Pam lost a beloved canine friend but channeled her energies into some AMAZING chalcedony focals. These are MUST SEE!

Holly is still contemplating her OCD with an ugly bead and has found a way to keep some special treasures close to her heart.

Lara's is getting a little obsessed with Halloween by making some pretty pumpkins.

Island Girl, Lynne says "Mummy's the word!" and she's been busy making jellies...the glass kind!

Lea from LAJewelryDesign is thrilled over have her oh-so-pretty BHB picked for bead of the day!

Over at VillaDesign, Melissa gives a debriefing of her first outdoor show.

If you visit TheMermaidTale, Laurie has some new beads to share...and a confession. It seems she's been lying to her kids.

Over at Glass Addictions, Jennifer is recapping her entire Open Studio series. And there's some terrific business card tips.

If this isn't enough gossip for the week, you can go read this week's Fire Diva thread on etsy.Come back again for all the juicy gossip next week!

Bead of the Day 9/18

Today's bead of the day is Flame Thrower Kitty Cat by Hollys Folly. What a cute kitty. Dangerous, but cute. This cat reminds me of "Laser Cats" from Saturday Night Live.

To see more of Holly's Beads gorgeous lampwork beads and other Fire Divas creations check out our weekly promotion thread!

Bead of the Day 9/17

Today's bead of the day is Toby Pup from Loribeads I love the this pups excited looking face! He looks so happy!



To see more of Loribeads gorgeous lampwork beads and other Fire Divas creations check out our weekly promotion thread!

Bead of the Day - September 16

Today it was tough to choose the bead of the day. I finally decided on this guy from Maybeads. He is so cute he stole my heart!



Isn't he adorable? He reminds me of the Pound Puppies I played with as a kid. I want a real-life Dude dog! You can see him and many other cutie-pie beads in Maybeads' Etsy shop. While at Etsy, be sure to check out the Fire Divas promo thread for many other beautiful works of art created by the Fire Divas!

Bead of the Day, 9/15

Today's bead is beautiful and unique ~ to the core. Copper Sunburst, by LAJewelryDesigns on Etsy, has a sterling silver hand formed core and distressed looking copper beadcaps. Wouldn't it make a wonderful addition to any Biagi, Troll or Pandora bracelet?

9/14 Bead of the Day

Today's Bead of the Day is from Jennifer Cameron of Glass Addictions on Etsy. This bead is called Diamond's in the Sky and it is mesmerizing!



Jennifer's Etsy shop is HERE. And you can see more wonderful beads in the Fire Diva's promo thread on Etsy.

Fire Diva at Artfire Interview - Theresa Ehlers of Tease Beads

What brought you and glass together?

I started beading in 2000, and a few years later I saw a lampworker featured on the That's Clever! show. I watched the show every day with hopes they would have more lampworkers on, and when they did, I couldn't tear my eyes from the screen. I was in awe! I knew it was one of those things I wanted to do but would never be able to. Me, melt glass? Yeah, right. Then I went into a local bead shop and they had lampworking intro classes advertised. I signed up immediately and as soon as I took the class I was hooked.

Tell us about your style?

I don't know if I really have a style. I like variety; I'll do florals, sculpt, use shards, murrini, frit...most of the time, I just wing it. I think the only real consistancy is that I rarely do sets; I prefer focals.

You can see more of Theresa's work at her Artfire Shop Teasebeads

Where do you see your work going in the next year?

I don't really have a vision of what I expect to happen in the next year. I can look back and see how much I have improved since I started lampworking, and my main goal is to continue improving and learning new techniques.

The next 5 years?

In about 4 years all three kids will be in school which will enable me to work daily (I only get weekends now). When that happens, I expect to see some dramatic improvements in ability and technique.

What is your one tip for being successful selling glass beads?

I don't know, I haven't gotten there yet! I think the main thing is to take good pictures. That is probably more difficult than lampworking - for me, anyway.

What is your one marketing tip for Artfire?

Join a Guild. It really helps to cross-promote.

Fire Divas Gossip Column

The Gossip was flying this week! Don't miss a second of it. And if you aren't a fan of the Fire Divas on Facebook, the question is WHY NOT? Go NOW and become a fan. You won't regret it!

Over at Glass Addictions, it's not easy being green. But if you are a cephalopod lover, you won't want to miss last week's installment of Open Studio Friday.

Things over at Dorset Hill Beads are looking a bit creepy...in a fun colorful way. And there's a drawing of a prize involved...

Go see what kinds of strange and wonderful things Marcy has been exploring online this week!

On the The Blue Between, you will see some eye candy and a stunning photo of...porta potties?!?! You might want to visit to find out why!

Holly has been contemplating the bead maker as jewelry designer, custom orders and how it has contributed to her OCD (which I totally get!)

Lara's going to Market to...sell some gorgeous beads and rings!

Island Girl shows off her low maintenance chicken farm...and the newest trend in gift giving. It is a real cut-up!

Lea brags...I mean...describes her Glass Stock adventure!

Melissa shows off her easy peasy handmade tent weights.

If this isn't enough gossip for the week, you can go read this week's Fire Diva thread on etsy.

Come back again for all the juicy gossip next week!

Bead of the Day 9-12-09

Today's bead of the day is from Patty Lakinsmith at PattyLakinsmith.etsy.com. This is a fabulous set of disc beads made of beautiful metalic colors in shades of green and blue. To see more of Patty's beads check out her Etsy site (linked above) or her Art Fire shop. More of the Fire Divas new listings can be found in our weekly promotional threads on Etsy and Art Fire!

Bead of the Day 9-11-09

Today's bead of the day is from Laurie Ament at glassbead on Etsy. This is a lovely large hole disk bead made of some of my favorite colors: teal, green, and purple. To see more of Laurie's beads check out her Etsy site (linked above) or her 1000Markets site. More of the Fire Divas new listings can be found in our weekly promotional threads on Etsy!

Bead of the Day 9/10

Today's bead of the day is from my Round Robin partner Mallory at rosebud101. Here is a set of apricot nectar disc that are in her Artfire shop.



To see more of Rosebud101 beautiful lampwork beads, check out her Artfire or Etsy shops!

More of the Fire Divas new listings can be found in our weekly promotional threads on Etsy!

Bead of the Day - September 9

Today's Bead of the Day is actually a set, and it is made by Dorset Hill Beads. Pink is my favorite color, and these Pink Marble Chunkies are absolutely incredible! They look downright tasty!



You can see more beads by Dorset Hills beads in her Etsy shop. While you are at Etsy, you can also check out all the incredible beads made by the Fire Divas in the Weekly Promo Thread!

9/8 Bead of the Day

There isn't any frost on these pumpkins - they look freshly picked from the patch. Pumpkins, by Lutrick, consists of five tab pumpkin beads in bright orange. The stems are green and black. Wouldn't these make a wonderful addition to any fall jewelry design?

9/7 Bead of the Day

Today's Bead of the Day would make the most stunning fall bracelet! This gorgeous set was made my Janel of JanelDudleyBeads on Etsy.


Janel is an amazing artist and she is very generous and kind...she often pops into our Etsy treads to promote others and leaves without plugging single listing of her own! How sweet is that???

You can see more of Janel's lucious work here. And don't forget to check all the Fire Diva's new listings in our Etsy Promo Thread.

We Have A Winner for the Fall Bead Challenge...

This being our first Fire Diva Bead Challenge, I think it was a big success...Looks like we got a nice percentage of votes...Thanks to everyone who participated in promoting, voting, prize donating (myself and Janel) and last but not least ALL WHO ENTERED...

So, one of our wonderful leaders of the Divas, Melissa from Melissabeads, received the most percentage of votes...She has decided to forego the prize due to the fact that she took over the organization of the challenge in the middle of it's enception...Thank you Melissa for all of your hard work and amazing talent...

Therefore, the next entry in line with the most percentage of votes is...DRUM ROLL PLEASE...

Lynne from Islandgirl ...

Here is her winning entry...It's a beauty and a perfect Fall Challenge bead...

CONGRATULATIONS LYNNE...

BOTD sat sept 5 -2009

My bead today comes from Jennifer at Glass Addictions,,, but first you get a link to her blog please help Katie have a jewellery party for her 10th birthday!

The bead

I love this bead.. I use enamels but my beads always look like the enamels have been thrown at the bead... I love the controlled colours here!

Jennifer has lots of other lovely beads in her etsy shop.. go check them out!

The fire divas have a weekly promotions thread on etsy here's the link to this weeks thread

Beads of the Day 9-4-09

Today's bead is a bunch of beads made into a bracelet by Patty Lakinsmith. This lovely bracelet was pointed out by glassbead in today's Fire Diva Promotion thread on Etsy. This great "cha cha" bracelet is beautiful and would be great for the autumn coming very soon in my neck of the woods. Patty's jewelry is has really grown in leeps and bounds this last year and I am impressed. Check out all of Patty's work at her Etsy shop here: PattyLakinsmith.

Special double picture post becuase I love Patty's "meanies" so much. They just bring a smile to my face and, of course, remind me of Audrey 2 in "Little Shop of Horrors." See a collection of meanies below with a special Cheney Meanie (bottom right) that Patty promoted yesterday.

Check out all the fabulous new beads being listed by the Fire Divas this week in our promotions thread on Etsy!

Beads of the Day! 9/3

Today's bead of the day from our Fire Diva Promotion thread is Nipper the Red Dog from Lauren at Maybeads I love her cute and fun variety of critters that she has in her Etsy!



To see more cute and fun animals in action, check out Maybeads and all the fabulous new beads being listed by the Fire Divas this week in our promotions thread on Etsy!

September 2 Bead of the Day!

For today's bead of they day I chose this breathtaking Summertime Sunflower bead by Emakaye. The more I look at it the more I love it! The copper mesh center really adds that perfect touch.


You can see this bead in Emakaye's shop, and while you are at Etsy, be sure to check out the Fire Divas Promo Thread for many more incredible Fire Divas' listings!

9/1 Bead of the Day

A day late with the Bead of the Day for the first day of September, but we'll just keep Going With The Flow ~ coincidentally the name of this serenity-inspired bead from DorsetHillBeads. An eye-catching focal created with transparent green, light green and blue swirls and a flowing yellow angel. The perfect reminder to just go with the flow.

8/31 Bead of Day

My apologies for the delay... I live near the fires in So Cal and have been distracted to say the least!

The last bead of the Day for August is this lovely Olive Green Focal by Theresa of Teasebeads.


Check out all of Theresa's beads in her Etsy Shop and don't forget you can see more fabulous beads in the Fire Diva's Weekly promo thread on Etsy.