Black Agate and Onyx Pendant on a Sterling Silver Necklace – s10n022

September 18, 2010

$35.00This pendant is made of a rectangular striped black agate stone, accented by sterling silver and a small faceted black onyx bead. The pendant measures 1 1/2 inches (4cm) in length, and 5/8 inch (16mm) across. The pendant hangs from a sterling silver figaro chain, which measures 18 inches (45cm) in length and closes with […]

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Black Onyx on Long Sterling Ear Wires – Earrings s10e054

September 18, 2010

$22.00Each of these earrings has a single round black onyx stone (8mm), accented by sterling silver beads and a beadcap, dangling from long hand-formed sterling silver ear wires. These earrings measure just a bit over 1 1/2 inches (37mm) in length from the tops of the ear wires. About sterling silver:Sterling silver is an alloy […]

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Purple Amethyst on Long Sterling Ear Wires – Earrings – s10e053

September 18, 2010

$22.00Each of these earrings has a single round dark purple amethyst stone (8mm), accented by sterling silver beads and a beadcap, dangling from long hand-formed sterling silver ear wires. These earrings measure just a bit over 1 1/2 inches (37mm) in length from the tops of the ear wires. Amethyst is February's birthstone. About sterling […]

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Purple Lepidolite on Long Sterling Ear Wires – Earrings – s10e052

September 18, 2010

$22.00Each of these earrings has a single round lavender lepidolite stone (8mm), accented by sterling silver beads and a beadcap, dangling from long hand-formed sterling silver ear wires. These earrings measure just a bit over 1 1/2 inches (37mm) in length from the tops of the ear wires. Lepidolite is a purple mica mineral. About […]

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My New Supply Shop: A Bead Sea!

August 23, 2010

I have opened a new supply shop on Artfire called A Bead Sea! I’ve decided to put my gemstone knowledge to good use, so I am offering primarily earthy gemstones beads – lots of jaspers including beautiful dragon blood jasper and aqua terra jasper. I also have a few of my destash items available for […]

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ArtFire Collection: Anticipating Autumn

August 7, 2010

ArtFire just rolled out its “Collections” feature (similar to Etsy’s Treasury), so I created my first ArtFire Collection today. Enjoy! Anticipating Autumn   Curated By: ABeadSea ArtFire.com Craft Tutorials

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Death Valley Camping Trip – Spring 2010

April 10, 2010

My brother and I camped in/around Death Valley last week, with Cameron and Matthew Scott. The wildflowers were in bloom, which was an incredible thing to see. I hope to write more about the trip in my blog when I have time. In the meantime, enjoy my little slideshow from Death Valley. View all Get […]

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Featured Etsy Seller: Beadworks by Kerri

March 23, 2010

For a long time now, I’ve been wanting to feature an Etsy seller who sold items made from supplies purchased from me. I’m always fascinated to see what people make after I send them a set of beads. I finally have my chance now with Etsy seller Beadworks by Kerri. She recently contacted me to […]

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Spring 2010 Scents at Fresh Picked Candles

February 27, 2010

I’ve chosen two fragrances to offer this spring: Green Apple and Pink Grapefruit. Green Apple is a perfect spring scent! Tart and fruity! I truly love this scent. Pink Grapefruit is tart with a floral component. It’s not sweet like most of the other scents I offer. It reminds me of the fragrance by The […]

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Lazy Cheesecake

February 26, 2010

This is a recipe I made up one night recently when I needed a snack. Although it is much less fattening than real cheesecake, it is not a low calorie snack! Enjoy! Ingredients 1/3 pkg Neufchatel cheese 2 Tbsp confectioners powered sugar 1 drop of vanilla extract low-fat honey graham crackers Optional: chocolate chips, fresh […]

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