Fire Divas Gossip Column

The Fire Divas have spent this last week exploring and creating new things. And that can only mean great things are happening, so let's see what they've been up to!

Theresa has been exploring new glass types. Find out what's got her hooked over at Tease Beads.

See what Amy's been creating with her own gorgeous beads at Amy's Glass Blog.

Stop by lajewelrydesigns to see some beach-themed jewelry Lea is featuring this week.

Ever get into a creating funk? Holly has just the pep talk to get you out of it.

Lara of Lutrick is reminding everyone to vote in the Fire Divas' latest Jewelry Challenge. Voting is easy - just pick your favorite design on the right side of the blog ------------------->

Want to know who is participating in Christmas in July sales? Janel Dudley Beads has the list. Janel also has some gorgeous etched crystal beads that you have just gotta see!

Judith is switching thing up to combat her slower summer sales. Head over to Icarus Beads - Dreams about Glass & Color to find out her ideas.

Ema has put that murrini purchase to good use ~ you've got to see what she's done!

At Maybeads, I found bead inspiration from some stuffed animals.

Who likes lizards? Patrice has a new glassy version at Shepherd Creations, and it is amazing!

Fantasy Shopping Saturday

Time again to take a fantasy shopping trip through the Fire Divas' shops ~ I look forward to this every week!
I think today I'll go in search of crazy critters.  Enjoy!

DorsettHillBeads

AnkleBiterBeads

JaneDudleyBeads

maybeads

Isinglass

Fire-n-Sand

Thanks for shopping with me today ~ see you next Saturday!

ArtFire Friday Glass Bead of the Day 7-16-10

This cute seahorse is today's bead of the day from Holly Dare of HollysFollyGlass. Holly says in her description that this was one of her first seahorses and I'm impressed. I think if I tried to make one it would be a metled blob.

If you buy this bead in the next 24 hours. Holly will offer 10% off. Please contact her first.


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

Fire Divas Quarterly Jewelry Challenge - Time to Vote!

We don't have as many entries this time, but WOW are they good ones! You can see the entries below and when you are done, you can vote on the right -> for your favorite. Voting ends in one week (July 23).

Entry 1

Information about the beads: by Amy Hall
Description of the piece: Silver wire, chain, lampworked beads
Inspiration for the piece: The square tiles by Amy inspired something different, and the demi-necklace was born!

Entry 2

Necklace designed with Lampwork beads by Sonja of SilverRiverGlassWork and Copper. On a bright sunny summer day the sun hovers over the water, sending rays up through the clouds with rippled reflections in the rushing water below.

Entry 3


I commissioned Maybeads - www.etsy.com/shop/maybeads to create a set of turtle beads for me to make into a bracelet.
I think this turtle must be from Tahiti, just look at her lovely lavender shell topped with a pink flower that has a lavender heart at it's center! I call her Tita, which in Tahitian means "The Fruit of the Sun". Her gorgeous green eyes, which match her head, legs and tail, will look happily up at you throughout the day. Believe me, I know from experience, you can't help smiling when you look down and see that little turtle looking up at you! Two matching lampwork beads accompany her, each bead has a pink flower on one side and a pink heart on the other, with green dots between the two sides.

The other beads on the bracelet are Swarovski crystal and glass. The bracelet is 7" long, and Tita the Turtle is about 1/4 wide and 1/2 inch long

Entry 4


This necklace was inspired by the fabulous focal bead made by Tera of Beadygirl Beads. I made some beaded beads (peace signs, and cellini spirals) in some of the same colors, and strung it all with swarovski crystals and sterling silver findings.

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!

Diva of the Month Lara Lutrick Part 3

This week we get a little silly as diva of the Month, Lara Lutrick answers Ten Silly Questions.

What is on your nightstand…list everything?

Alarm clock, book, light, framed picture waiting to be hung, papers, earplugs, cup of water. 

Fire Focal 

If we were visiting, and starving and you weren’t home…what could we find in your pantry / fridge to use to whip up a meal?

Noodles and tomato sauce. 

 
Favorite color and how does this show up in your bead work?

Purple. It doesn’t show up too often as the purples in the glass aren’t that great, but more and more purples are coming out so I’m using it more. CIM has some nice purple colors as does Gaffer.

Star Queen Nebula

Making beads is solitary work. How do you handle that??? If you listen to music / watch videos, please share some of your playlist.

I listen to books on tape. I just pick out one at the library that looks good on the shelf. 

Describe the most fun day you’ve ever had.

I don’t have a most fun day, but a most fun vacation, hope that will do. My dad surprised my mom, my sister and I with a trip to Disneyland when I was little. We were going to just go to the coast for a beach vacation in Oregon, but we missed the turn off. My mom asked dad “why didn’t you turn?” He then said we were going somewhere else. He asked me and my sister where we thought we were going. I got really excited as I knew right away. Dad told me years later that he thought I was going to pee my pants I got so excited. We then went to the park AND did the original beach vacation. It was so fun. 

 A Day at the Beach

If you had one wish, what would it be???

End to all wars. Unlikely, but would be great. 

Who do you most admire in glass and if you could take a class with that person, what would you most want to learn?

There are so many people to admire. I have taken a lot of glasses, but some I haven’t taken that I would like to take are: Tom and Sage Holland, Loren Stump.

 Juicy Stripes Pandora Set

What is the first thing you do when you get home?

Take a shower.

Do you have a day job??? If yes, what is your favorite thing about it???

I’m an RN at a local medical clinic. I like getting to know my patients. 

Watermelon Pair

Name three tv shows you watch but are kind of embarrassed about. Survivor, Merlin and Deadliest Catch.

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Fall Leaves

Wednesday's Bead of the Day

Happy Wednesday!  So call me a sucker for blues and purple... I just found this lovely set, and the colors are just one of my very favorite combinations, PLUS it's by our own Diva of the Month, Lara Lutrick!

RAINBOW ROUNDS - Multicolored Blue and Purple Lampwork Beads by Lara 

I know it's not just me that finds that combination soothing, so hopefully someone will snatch them up and make a wonderful bracelet out of them.  Anything made with these would be lovely, though.  The wispy colors that dance around underneath the clear glass are just mesmerizing, and I'm sure this set won't last long. 

Catchup on the latest Fire Diva goodies on Etsy

And also, the newest glass art goodies from the Divas on Artfire.com

Fire Divas Gossip Column

The Divas have been busy bees this week, so let's get to the gossip and see what's going on!

Lori's been keeping a secret and she's finally spilling the beans. Head over to Ashlyn Design or turn to page 20 of Bead Trends magazine to find out her good news.

Lea is spreading her wings and just joined a new Etsy team. Stop by lajewelrydesigns to find out why she's all atwitter.

Melanie's color testing posts are baaaaack! On the menu this week at Mind Melt is Split Pea, and now she even has some fab new dishes in which to serve some real split peas. But not surprisingly, these dishes are inspiring her to cook up some new beads instead of edible treats.

Patrice isn't letting a little burn thwart her creativity ~ at Shepherd Creations she shows her torching battle scars and how she was able to move on a keep making fabulous art.

Lara of Lutrick isn't letting her Diva of the Month status go to her head. She's still appearing at her local Farmer's Market with her good friend Lori and their finished jewelry pieces.

Holly has a tooth ache, so she's having a sale! Makes perfect sense to me. Head over to Holly's Folly Bead & Jewelry Blog for details, and find out why she's also already thinking about Fall.

Janel is showing off a custom piece at Janel Dudley Beads ~ it's getting glowing reviews!

Tera is also showing off a jewelry piece, and this one made it into her first publication ~ so head over to Beadygirl Blog to find out where!

Looking for jewelry findings? Amy has found them and stocked up a new Etsy shop. Amy's Glass Blog will show you where to go.

Theresa wants more power! Help her earn the funds for her new oxycon by participating in her ArtFire SALE! Head on over to Tease Beads for details.

Silver River Jewelry has a broken heart. :(

Eileen from Dorset Hill Beads is going through a lot of changes. Her Monday Meditation says it all.

Judith is realizing just how mysterious romance can be - so she's taking her time. At Icarus Beads - Dreams about Glass & Color, you'll see what has got her heart on hold.

There are only a few more days to enter the Fire Divas' Quarterly Jewelry Challenge, so get those Summer-themed pieces photographed and let's see 'em!

Inspiration - More Jewelry from the Fire Divas

We're showing off more jewelry made by the Divas who are ineligible to win the fabulous prizes featured in out Jewelry Challenge. But... we hope it inspires YOU to make something great before July 15th!

Don't these earrings from Lara Lutrick make you think of summer fun???

The cool copper wire really sets off the neutral florals and vintage pewter in this necklace by TeaseBeads.

This pendant from EmaK Designs captures the feel of the ocean:

Flowers are the theme captured in glass and wire in this pendant from HollysFollyGlass.

Pendants, Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Anklets, Lariats... all are welcome in the Fire Divas Jewelry Challenge. Just get them in soon! Deadline 7/15/10.

Rules and Contest Info are HERE.