Bead of the Day 12/3

Today's Bead of the Day is this sinfully delicious XXL Chocolate Devil's Food Cupcake made by Holly at HollysFollyGlass on Etsy.

More of her yummy beads and other Fire Divas work can be seen in the Fire Divas weekly promotional thread on Etsy!

Bead of the Day - December 2

Today's Bead of the Day is actually a button...a Cherry Vanilla Button made by Eileen of DorsetHillBeads.



It would look great on any fiber creation! You can see more of Eileen's work in her Etsy shop, and check out the Fire Divas Etsy Promo Thread as well.

Bead of the Day, 12/1

Summer may be a long way off, but this scrumptious pineapple-orange swirl ice cream cone bead brings it all back. HollysFollyGlass is forever tempting us with her glassy summertime treats.

For more from the Fire Divas, check out our thread on Etsy.

Calling All Designers - Introductory Jewelry Challenge!

The Fire Divas are hosting an Introductory Jewelry Challenge! This challenge will be for jewelry designers who use artisan lampwork in their pieces. The winner of the Challenge will receive a beautiful group of Fire Divas' work. This is a wonderful chance for jewelry designers to show off their talents and get exposure!

Now for the details:
This first challenge will allow lampwork from any artisan. We require information about the artisan who made the beads used in the submitted piece, so if you submit something, please be ready to provide that information.

The challenges to follow will only allow Fire Divas' lampwork.

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 January 1, 2010. Please include, in the comments section, the following:
Information about the beads:
Description of the piece:
Inspiration for the piece:

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.

Ok, the boring stuff is over - go have fun creating!

Just to clarify, Fire Diva entries are exempt. They are there to provide inspiration and to show what amazing pieces can be created using Fire Divas' lampwork beads!

11/30 Bead of the Day

Today's Beads of the Day are dark mysteries with a hint of sparkle. Perfect for an elegant bracelet for a special evening! They are made by Lea of LAJewelryDesigns on Etsy. Check out Castle Path:

Don't forget to check out all the latest Fire Diva goodies on our Etsy Promo thread:

Fire Divas Gossip Column

Is your Christmas shopping done yet? There are only 25 more shopping and crafting days left. If you design jewelry and want to give something unique and all artisan created, make sure you check out the Fire Divas links to the side of the blog and buy handmade lampwork for your designs! And if you don't design jewelry, many Divas also have ready to wear jewelry in their shops.

Eileen shares a secret she's been hiding for months about stuff she's been playing with. She's been holding out on us!

Cyber Monday starts at midnight at Fire N Sand's etsy shop. Make sure you read about the specifics!

Over at Glass Addictions, I show an awesome video and muse about how jealous I am of how hot those people are.

Holly gets a very special gift from a very special person.

Lara's been playing with a new awesome glass color!

Maybeads has some adorable critters at a discount!

Marcy has been considering adding to her repertoire and researching non traditional examples.

That's it! But if that's not enough juicy gossip for the week, check out the Fire Divas etsy thread. Have a great week!

The results are in, and the winner is....

Jamie and her Turkey! Let's see that guy again!

Second place goes to Janel!

Congratulations Divas, and thank you to everyone who entered and voted!

Saturday Fantasy Shopping Trip

Now that we are all recovered from our Thanksgiving festivities, which I trust were enjoyable for all of you, allow me to take you on another fantasy shopping trip through the Fire Divas work. I love shopping handmade for the holidays!

Here is a beautiful set of Winter Frit beads from infernoglassbeads on Etsy. Perfect for your winter jewelry project!

This Sunshower focal by LAJewelryDesigns on Etsy just facinates me! Check out the picture of the sample use she includes - it's stunning!

A beautiful Modern Midieval Necklace by GlassAddictions on Etsy would be a fantastic addition to your favorite lady's jewelry collection!

This gorgeous Dots and Swirls bicone necklace from JaneDudleyBeads on Etsy would be a gorgeous addition to anyone's collection!

Dress up your knitting or crocheting project with these beautiful buttons from DorsetHillBeads on Etsy. See her last picture for a perfect example!

Hope you enjoyed this weeks' shopping trip! Make your Holiday Handmade this year!

BEAD OF THE DAY 11-27-09

Today's bead of the day is this super cute SNOWY OWL from mermaidglass. Look at that perfectly shaped face and really cute beak. Check out all her beads at the link above and the rest of the Fire Divas at the weekly promotions thread.