Glass Bead of the Day: Thursday, December 23, 2010

Merry Christmas Eve-Eve!  With the big one right around the corner, I didn't want you to miss out on seeing this lovely festive bead:

Christmas Scrolls Lampwork Focal Bead by Ema K. Designs

From Ema K.'s description: "Christmas Scrolls of olive green and deep red compliment the white background of this gorgeous lentil focal bead."  And they do!  Last chance for this to be in a festive design of yours, though it is also quite lovely if you enjoy these colors during the rest of the year :)

See what other gorgeous beads Ema makes by visiting her ArtFire shop here, and her Etsy shop here.  Remember: Ema K. also participates in the Bead of the Day Promotion, and is offering 20% off this bead if you buy it in the next 24 hours.

What are the other Fire Divas up to, you say?  Check out the weekly threads on ArtFire and Etsy.  Thanks for visiting, and have a great Christmas Eve-Eve!

Glass Bead of the Day for Thursday, December 16, 2010

Boro was mentioned yesterday with the Bead of the Day, and although it is lovely (I'm a boro lady, so I know!), there are just some things that are better done in soft glass.  These beads by Maybeads are a good example of how soft glass lends itself beautiful to detailed glass bead-making:

Orphan Lampwork Animal Beads by Maybeads

This is a great deal for 4 animal lampwork beads!  $20 takes them all, so if you want these beautiful blue and green critters, hop on over to Lauren Mazursky's ArtFire shop.  She also has an Etsy shop here.  Those shops contain lovely whimsical animal beads including cats, dogs, fish, aliens, and more!  Plus if you buy this set while they're Bead of the Day, you get FREE SHIPPING from Maybeads in either shop of hers!

See what else the Fire Divas are up to by visiting the weekly ArtFire thread here. Or cruise over to Etsy for the weekly thread here.  See you next Thursday, Christmas Eve-Eve!

Glass Bead of the day for Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Well, they say all you need is love.  As I'm a skeptical optimist, I'm borderline-inclined to believe them :)
That in mind, please enjoy this love-ly Tree of Love lampwork focal bead by Ema of Ema K Designs:

Tree of Love Lampwork Focal Art Bead by Ema K

This is an adorable tree bead, and further illustrates Ema's awesome stringer control.  See what other intricate goodies you can find in her ArtFire shop and her Etsy shop.

Ema is also participating in the Bead of the Day promotion, offering 20% off her bead in each of her stores for the next 24 hours.  Share the love, and I'll see you next Thursday!

Bead of the Day: September 29

I'm very late, I know. Autumn is really here, energy is dropping and I've got a cold coming up. Excuses, excuses! :)

In Sweden we have a saying - "better late then never!". And I think you agree once you've seen the bead I choose.

I have NO idea what Kaliptico is but I'm guessing a sunny place or a fruity drink. Something that makes you feel good, for sure!

Kaliptico Scrolls Focal, lampwork bead

Look at those pinks and citrus colours mixing together! It's made by Ema at Ema K Designs. Em also joined the Bead Of The Day Special Promotion and she's offering you a sweet deal if you order within 24 hours.

I would also like to remind you that we're looking forward to your entries in the Fire Diva Quarterly Jewelry Challenge. We need your contributions by October 15, but you ar so very welcom to hand it in sooner.

Bead of the Day for Thursday, September 9th, 2010

As summer is starting to wind down (at least in some parts of the world and country!), I find myself wanting to hang onto the nicer aspects, and this beach scene lampwork focal reminds me exactly of those. It has the cool waters, colorful sandscape, jagged shoreline, even birds in the sky! Don't just take my word for it though, check out this lovely Summer by the Sea lampwork bead by Babs Beads & Design:

Summer by the Sea Lampwork bead by Babs Beads & Design

Susanne participates in our ongoing Bead of the Day promo, and if you buy this set within the next 24 hours, you'll get 10% off this bead in her Artfire shop!

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And if you want to see what the Fire Divas on Artfire are up to this week, please click here.
See you next week!

Bead of the Day for Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Happy Thursday!  Wow this week went by fast for me, hopefully the same for you :) 
Browsing around, I happened upon this lovely koi fish:

Sitting Koi Lampwork Bead Ornament - Holly's Folly

It's so colorful and different from my own fish that I'm tempted to buy it and put it in a little fake aquarium with wires and pebbles...  Well if you would like a chance at owning this terrific koi, visit Holly's Artfire Studio.  She's also participating in the Bead of the Day Promotion, offering 10% off this bead in her Artfire Shop, so click on through here.

See what else is new in the realm of the Fire Divas by perusing the weekly Artfire Thread here.  See you next week!

Bead of the Day for Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Happy Thursday!  Hey, it could be worse; it could be Monday!  Well, cruising through the weekly Artfire thread yesterday, this gorgeous bead caught my attention, and I just knew it would be my Bead of the Day pick for today:

Striped Big Hole Lampwork Bead -- Babs Beads & Design

I love the pattern and colors, and this is truly a one of a kind feature for your charm bracelets and all your big-hole-bead needs!  The intertwined stripes of varying colors, lovely emerald base... This bead is speaking to me :)  It is whispering seductive glass nothings into my ear...  If it's also speaking to you, you're in luck: Susanne of Babs Beads & Design is participating in the Bead of the Day Promotion, offering 10% off this bead in her Artfire Shop (which is already a great price to begin with), so click on through here.

See what else is new in the realm of the Fire Divas by perusing the weekly Artfire Thread here, or visiting the weekly Etsy Thread here.  See you next Thursday!

Bead of the Day: August 25

I almost wish I had dreads. If I did, I would buy this lovely, lovely bead and where it on a daily basis:

Field of Flowers Dreadlock or Focal Bead

It's made by Barb at River's Edge Glass. And if you place an order on it within 24 hrs, she'll ship it to you for free!

You haven't missed the Fire Divas Quarterly Jewelry Challenge, have you? All the Divas are so excited to see what all you talented jewelry makers will come up with. Read all about it here!

Bead of the Day: August 18

I found this lovely set of beads in in Ahouston's shop. Aren't they wonderful! I love the feeling of sea in them.

Mermaid Jewels

Just look at the colours!

Ahouston is also a part of the Bead of the Day project and discounts, so if you order this set within 24 hours, she will give you free shipping. Go ahead!

Bead of the Day: August 11

Today is my mother's birthday and my very own names day here in Sweden, so I thought I'd give you (and myself) a bouqette of flowers! Holly from Holly's Folly Glass has made them and I can just imagine how pretty they would look in a piece of jewelry!

Halloween Bellflowers Leaf headpins

Holly is also part of the Fire Diva BOTD project, so if you order these headpins within 24 hrs, you'll get a 10% discount!

And don't forget to check out our weekly threads at ArtFire and Etsy!

Bead of the Day: August 4

I've been away on a long vaccation and havn't been able to keep up with all the wonderful work of the divas. Now I'm back and it's a true joy to surf around, checking out all the new goodies in the divas shops.

For todays BOTD I've choosen a bead from LA Jewelry Designs. Leas has taken on the challenge of making cabs (and it IS a challenge!):

Ancient Scrolls, cabochon

Lea is in the Bead of the Day project, so if you hurry and order this cab within 24h she will offer you free shipping!

And if you want to see what the other divas have been doing on ArtFire, please check this out: Weekly thread

Bead of the Day 7-22-10 ArtFire Friday

This cute snake on a branch is today's bead of the day from Patrice or shepherdcreations on ArtFire. Patrice has lots of lovely beads and pendants made of Boro glass. Check out her ArtFire site HERE

If you buy this bead in the next 24 hours. Patrice will offer free shipping.

Don't forget to vote for the Jewelry challenge on the right of this blog.

Bead of the Day 7/15

Our Bead of the Day is Field of Murrini Poppies made by emakaye! This bead looks fantastically surreal and artistically cool!



Ema is participating in the Fire Divas Bead of the Day Promo! You can get 20% off of Ema's Field of Murrini Poppies if you buy them within 24 hours of this post!

Keep up with our weekly chat threads in Etsy and ArtFire, see what's new and take advantage of our Christmas in July sales!

Bead of the Day 7/8

The Fire Divas Bead of the Day is not just one but 6 Turquoise Wrapped Ivory Beads made by RiversEdgeGlass!

Get FREE SHIPPING on this set if you purchase within 24 hours of this blog post!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!



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Bead of the Day 6-11-10 - Art Fire Friday

Today's bead is this fun Mardi Gras bead is from Lea at LAJewelryDesigns. Very fun and colorful, perfect for summer.

Check out her shop at Etsy: HERE and at ArtFire: HERE

Lea is participating in the Bead of the Day Promo, buy this bead in the next 24 hours and you will get free shipping.

While you're here - don't forget to VOTE in the Fire Diva June Bead Challenge. You find the different contributions top right.

Bead of the Day: June 9

In the weekly ArtFire thread I found this lovely butterfly:

Yellow butterfly with teal and red wings

It looks a bit taken by surprise, i think! Can it be the new wings?

It's made by Patrice from Shepherd Creations. She offers FREE shipping if you order this bead within 24 hours! It's part of the new Fire Divas BOTD promotion.

Bead of the Day: ArtFire Friday - June 4th

Lara is on vacation this week, so I am standing in for her.  Since it's ArtFire Friday, I had the great pleasure of touring though all of the Fire Diva ArtFire stores today in search of my pick for Bead of the Day.

This ArtFire Friday's bead of the day is this beautiful Mommy Heart Pendant from Teasebeads.

I'm sort of mystified by how, exactly, Theresa manages this, but the end result of Mommy and Baby hearts is adorable!

If you buy this heart within 24 hours of this blog posting, Theresa will give you 15% off as part of our Bead of the Day Promotion.

Have an awesome weekend!  Why not spend some of it shopping for Fire Divas beads?  You can find us on ArtFire and Etsy by doing a search for 'Fire Divas'.

Bead of the Day: June 2

I really need to get one of those big hole bead bracelets! If for no other reasons so for the perfectly satisfying one to be able to wear this bead, made by Janel.:

Nubbly Big Hole Bead

I even love the name - Nubbly. :)

You can find Nubbly and other beads made by Janel at her Etsy shop JanelDudleyBeads. And if you are real quick and order this bead within 24 hrs, Janel gives you 10% off according to our Fire Divas BOTD special promotions!

Bead of the Day: May 26

There's a lot of spring and summer in the divas beads these days! As I'm a fan of gardening, I immediatly fell for this bead by Janel:

Sprouts

You can find itin her shop, Janel Dudley Beads. And do you know what? Janel joined our new BOTD project and discount, so if you order this bead within 24 hours you'll get a 10% discount. Just put "Bead of the Day" in notes to seller.

Want to find out what else is new? Visit our weekly threads at ArtFire and Etsy.

Bead of the Day 5-14-10 - Art Fire Friday

Today's bead of the day is from one Melanie of Arensea at Art Fire. I really like Melaine's beads (and have one of my own). I like the soft colors mixed with the organic designs and shapes.

Melanie is participating in our Bead of the Day Promotion (click link to see rules) . Get Free Shipping on this bead if you buy within 24 hours of the time this is posted to the blog.