Glass Bead of the Day 9/30/11

Whooo Hoo! It's FRIDAY! And the last day of September! Do you ever feel you are hurtling through space and time at breakneck speed? I guess that's why I'm drawn to vibrant color today! Check out this red hot set, Persimmon Glow from Uvanomos:

Aren't they just glowing and gorgeous???

The Divas hope YOU are glowing and gorgeous this weekend! Remember to visit us for Fantasy Shopping and Sunday Gossip!

Bead of the Day 9-29-11

Today's bead of the day is this wonderful disc bead from Susan Lambert. I really like how she has created the swirled design. Disc beads are fun focal points in pendant or necklaces and would like really cool as a button on a fiber project like a purse. Check out all the cool beads in her shop.

Monthly Challenge Winner

We put the Divas to the test this month, with our Say it with Words Challenge! We had some very creative entries, all very colorful and expertly crafted. Our winning Diva is Holly Dare of Holly’s Folly, with her beautiful, sunny JOY bead. Congratulations Holly!

You are the lucky winner of TWO issues of The Glass Bead Magazine, donated by Creation is Messy. (Our winner in last month’s challenge, Kathleen of Ugly Duckling Beads, will receive a sample pack of glass from Creation is Messy) Thank you to this fabulous company for donating not one but two months worth of prizes!
And our winning commenter is last but not least, #17, Pat Haight!

Congratulations Pat, you have won a $50 Gift Certificate to Holly’s Folly Shop. It was serendipity this month!
And now let’s look once again at the rest of the gorgeous entries in this month’s challenge:
Entry 1: Amy Sims of Amy Sims Designs


Entry 2: Sarah Klopping of  Aloha Beads
  

Entry 4: Lara Lutrick

Entry 5: Susanne Folin of Babs Beads and Design

Entry 6: Rosemarie Hanus of Spawn of Flame

Entry 7: Michelle Veizaga of Sundoor Beads

Thanks to everyone who voted, and for all of your wonderful comments!

Glass Bead of the Day: September 26

Happy Monday!  Today I'm ogling something different, something less colorful but very classy...  It's this cool big-holed-bead by Amy of Amy Sims Designs:

Black & White Lampwork Bead, Black & White Bubbles: Fits Pandora - Amy Sims Designs

It is black and white, with carefully placed bubbles for precise detail.  It is a great addition to any charm bracelet, and brings its own allure to your black & white designs :).  See the other coordinating beads Amy has in her Etsy shop or her ArtFire shop.  Amy also offers Free Shipping on Bead of the Day, so please send her a message to get the coupon code.

See what else the Fire Divas are up to by visiting the weekly ArtFire thread, and have a great week! :)

Glass Bead of the Day 9/23/2011

Whooo Hoo! It's Friday! Today's gorgeous glass bead of the day is brought to you by Kathleen of Ugly 
Duckling Beads. Check out Sweet Lavender Cinnamon! What a lovely boro set!!!

I want to remind you that is IS the last weekend to vote and comment for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to my shop. And don't forget the side contest for chances to win $15 and $25 gift certificates. Only a few entries over there and you love Diva Beads... you probably have good chance to win!

Have a wonderful weekend you bead lovers!

Bead of the Day 9-22-11

Today's Bead of the Day is this super cute Blue-Green Octopus pendant by Patrice of Shepard Creations. This guy is clutching a swirly marble in his arms. Janice does a lot of animal and wildlife glass work. Check more in her shop out at Artfire.

Patrice is participating in our Bead of the Day promo, buy this bead and she will give you free shipping.

Glass Bead of the Day: Tuesday, September 20th

Happy Tuesday!  For those of you who are still up browsing glass goodies and updating your online status, here are some fresh beads to admire from Lara Lutrick's shop:

Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads by Lara - Tie Dye Rounds

This is a gorgeous set, as so many of Lara's are, and the purple with orange and teal/blue is just a very striking combination.  It's just such a fun and colorful set! See what other festive sets you can find in Lara's shop by visiting her ArtFire and Etsy shops.  Remember: Lara also participates in the Bead of the Day promotion, which means these qualify for Free Shipping for the next 24 hours. :)

Have a great evening, and we'll see you back here later to browse more glass goodies!

Glass Bead of the Day: Monday, September 19

Happy Monday!  It's a lovely week here in southern California, so I certainly hope you are all enjoying nice weather also.  I'm in a festive mood (Birthday Week! :) :) ), so let's see what we can enjoy that helps convey that to you, shall we?

 

Transparent Frit Ocean Set - Sonja at Silver River Glassworks

This is a fun and lively transparent blue set, and I could definitely see using these for a beautiful bracelet if they were mine :).  Take advantage of the Bead of the Day discount and get 10% off them today if you contact Sonja in the next 24 hours... See what else she has brewing in her Etsy shop and Artfire shop.  Thanks for visiting; I'll see you back here for more beads to drool over later, ok?

Fantasy Shopping Saturday

I love glass beads.  I love their versatility,... the colors-both muted and bright. I love the way they feel- smooth and  sleek, and even rough with texture.  The style of beads I love most...Beads that are carefully made by the fingers of fine lamp-workers....incorporating traditional elegance with an  emphasis on proportion and color harmony.

I can find these beads in any of the shops of the Fire Divas.... Following is a representation of some beads in this style....feel free to browse all the shops of the Divas for more lamp-work bead examples!

Uvanomos

Babs Beads and Designs

Aloha Beads

Silver River Glass Work

Rivers Edge Glass

Susan Lambert