Bead of the Day - 06/07

Today's Bead of the Day is this adorable One Eyed, One Horned, Flying Purple People Eater from Anklebiter Beads' Etsy Shop.

Deirdre is offering 10% off this bead as part of our Bead of the Day Promotion.  In order to qualify for the promotion, you need to buy this cute little purple guy within 24 hours of this blog posting.

I need one of these to unleash on the public when there's a traffic catastrophe like the one that kept me car-bound tonight.

Fire Divas Quarterly Jewelry Challenge

It's time for the Fire Divas Quarterly Jewelry Challenge! The theme for this challenge is Summer. What does summer mean to you? Show us with your beautiful jewelry creation featuring Fire Divas' lampwork. Head over to the Flickr site to see many beautiful jewelry pieces made with Fire Divas' lampwork to inspire you! You have the chance to win some incredible prizes from the Fire Divas!

Now for the details:

All submissions must feature Fire Divas' lampwork. We require the name of the Fire Diva who made the beads used in the submitted piece, so if you submit something, please be ready to provide that information.

We will allow one submission per person per contest, and a maximum of two photos per submission. Entries may be submitted here (http://www.flickr.com/groups/firedivachallenge/) for approval, no later than July 15, 2010. Please include, in the comments section, the following:
Information about the beads:
Description of the piece:
Inspiration for the piece:
Submissions will not be approved without all of this information.

Fire Divas reserve the right to approve or reject any submissions.

Fire Divas reserve the right to modify or cancel the challenge at any time.

The winners will be determined by an open poll which does not allow multiple votes.

Ok, go have fun creating, and good luck to all who enter!

Fire Divas Gossip Column

There's plenty to explore and learn on Fire Diva blogs this week, so let's get moving!

You'll want to see the sea creatures that have emerged from Patrice's torch over at Shepherd Creations.

And there are more sea creatures to see over at Lampwork Glass Beads, Playing with Fire.

Then head to Janel Dudley Beads for your chance to win one of her amazing Sprout beads - but hurry! It ends tonight!

If you've ever wondered what a weekend retreat at Frantz Art Glass would be like, stop by Ashlyn Design and Lori will give you a sneak peek. Lots and lots of glass . . . For more pictures, check out Lampwork Beads by Lara, another lucky Diva at the retreat.

Stop by Silver River Jewelry to check out the jewelry and glass bead items of the week!

Melanie is once again treating us to two color tests this week! Each color is also the name of an animal, so hop on over to Mind Melt to see the results.

More colors to test over at Lampwork Beads by Lara - some interesting reactions.

See how one lampworker made her glassy dreams come true at Tease Beads. Theresa tells all in her 3-part (more parts to come!) series entitled My Studio.

How is Farm Girl Cat spending June? Find out here!

Holly's been frustrated with her lack of computer, so she's taking an active role to make social media less of a nightmare. Find out what I mean over at Holly's Folly Bead & Jewelry Blog. Then scroll down to see some gorgeous silvered ivory. Ahhhhhh.

Babs Beads is jumping on the Big Hole Bead bandwagon - and her results are beautiful!

At Maybeads, I'm showing off some of my favorites from newer Divas - these beads are hot!

Lea and I must have been on the same wavelength, because there are more Diva glassy goodies over at lajewelrydesigns.

The Fire Divas are constantly evolving, and this week we sadly say goodbye to Jamie of Glasstastic Treasures. She's lightening her responsibility load, but we'll see her around! Good luck, Jamie!!!

Fantasy Shopping Saturday - Earrings and Earring Pairs of Beads

You can never have too many friends, and I think earrings may be the same way :).  Today's trip down the glass aisle revolves around our never-ending quest to accessorize and be stylish, no matter what the day's fashion.  Below are some delightful earrings (and earring pairs of beads, for you crafty jewelers and bead artists) that you aren't likely to find in a lot of places, so if they tickle your fancy you might want to click on through to the other side...

 Glasstastic Treasures - Evil Eye Lampwork Earrings

 Sure it's not Halloween, but honestly, where else can you find glass eyeball earrings?

Fire N Sand - Lampwork Glass Beads, Pair of Nuggets
 - These are very unique indeed, and will work with a good variety of outfits (I adore that quality!)

Ankle Biter Beads - Green Puffer Fish Earrings - Relaxed puffers, a good thing...

Fire N Sand - Handmade Lentil Pair - Reminds me of a mossy river's edge...

Ahouston - Purple and Blue on Purple Bumpy Beads - Out of this world, almost mysterious...

Ankle Biter Beads - Little Wee Birds Earrings - Pretty cute, and I love the colors :)

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 6/3

The Fire Divas Bead of the Day is this set of Square Shades of Blue - 8 Lampwork Beads made by RiversEdgeGlass! You can get free shipping on this set since she is participating in the Fire Divas Bead of the Day Promo! Hurry though, offer expires 24 hours after this has been posted!

Want to see more cool lampwork beads made by the Fire Divas? Take a looksie at our weekly promotional threads on Etsy and Artfire!

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, Tuesday, June 1

OK, summer may not officially be here yet, but the heat's on already. These beads from Susan Lambert remind me of a day at the beach- what sunny, beautiful colors! And they're made to order, too, so you can pick your colors, or let Susan pick 'em for you!

At just $27 for 12 beads, they are quite a bargain. So why not dive in? And guess what else? Susan has this special for today as she is BOD

"BOGO 33 percent off equal or lesser value. All lampwork"

Go to Susan's etsy shop and send her a message for more details, and to see more lovely handmade lampwork beads: http://www.etsy.com/shop/susanlambert

And be sure to visit this week's Fire Divas forum on etsy to see what's going on: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6535231

Diva of the Month - Holly Dare

I have the pleasure of interviewing Holly of HollysFolly this month. I had to practically brow beat her into submission, but she finally relented! LOL! Holly works tirelessly on our blog, is a whiz when it comes to internet issues and makes beautiful beads to boot!

Holly's studio is in a mountain area just north of Los Angeles called Sunland. She loves being so close to the big city but enjoys living in a small suburb where she can hike with her dog daily. Holly blogs about their travels in her Creekhiker blog.

Green-eyed Girl - Fish Focal Bead

Holly was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado but only lived there a week - her mom was traveling and went into labor. She grew up in a small town due north of New Orleans called McComb, Mississippi.

Winter Monet Necklace

She fell in love with glass beads while working as a producer on HGTV's The Carol Duvall Show. After starting her own marketing business, Holly started studying about all things glass around 8 years ago and finally bought her own torch in 2007.

Truffles - Glass Bead Set

Her favorite bead to make over and over is a truffle candy bead or cased silvered ivory.

Silvered Ivory Round

Holly doesn't feel she really has a style but loves big focals most of all.

XL Silvered Ivory Scallop Shell

We hope you will join us next week when Holly answers our 10 Glassy Things questionnaire.

Free Form Off Mandrel Leaf Pendant

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Barbie Focal