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Thickets & Thistles Jewelry Collection

Started Oct. 22, 2007

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Location:

San Antonio, TX

About Me:

Bead artist & jewelry designer. Married, mom of 2. Work full-time as an artist.

Gender:

Gal

I am a/an:

Independent Artist/Designer, Blogger, Shopper

(Designers only) I create:

Handcrafted art beads for jewelry designers and bead shops. I also offer a line of limited edition and one-of-a-kind jewelry in my etsy shop. My work is inspired by the colors and textures of nature and influenced by art history.

(Designers only) I am willing to do:

Custom orders, Wholesaling

(Designers only) I have been featured on:

Craft Synergy
Art Bead Scene
Polymer Clay Daily
San Antonio Express
Bead Style Magazine
Easy Beading, vol. 1, 2 & 4
Step by Step Beads
Beads 2007 editors pick
Beading Daily newsletter
HGTV's That's Clever
PBS' Beads, Baubles & Jewels

(Designers only) My work is sold at:

My website, etsy shop, Art Inc. in San Antonio and at local arts & crafts markets around the holidays.

Website:

http://www.humblebeads.com

Website #2:

http://www.humblebeads.etsy.com

Website #3:

http://humblebeads.blogspot.com

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New article in Simply Beads

"The New Face of Polymer Clay" is an article that I co-wrote for the current issue of Simply Beads. I cover the basic types of beads that are on the market, why use polymer clay in your jewelry designs and what to look out for when purchasing polymer clay beads. In book and craft st… Continue

Posted on July 8, 2008 at 7:00pm —

Thickets & Thistles

Introducing my new line of jewelry inspired by branches and blooms in my favorite designs - Lavender, Cherry Blossoms, Teal and Copper Blooms borrowed from the Arts

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Posted on October 22, 2007 at 11:00am —

Better Photos

I hosted the Etsy Bloggers Carnival this week. The theme was Picture Perfect, Photography Tips. You can read the posts on my humblebeads blog here.

Want the recipe for great photos? I blogged about

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Posted on August 21, 2007 at 5:32pm —

Etsy Bead Theme of the Week

The Etsy Bead street team has a weekly theme that members use as inspiration and promotion in their shops. You can find many items on sale this week with the tag EBTW.

This week's theme is starlight. My Van Gogh beads fit the bill. I offer large

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Posted on August 19, 2007 at 1:26pm —

So Ning it is

Glad to be here, more eye candy to dazzle my senses and inspire me to get off the computer and run to my work table!

New beads launched at Humblebeads.com today. My branch beads were inspired by love for all things bird this last spring. I thought those bird charms needed a place to n

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Posted on August 17, 2007 at 10:09am —

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At 2:43am on February 8, 2009, Crocheting Hands said…

Hi! :D

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CrochetandCrafts

At 8:14pm on March 10, 2008, Mandi said…: Howdy fellow ETC member :) I love your beads!

At 12:44pm on December 5, 2007, Andrea said…: hi, I've seen your stuff on etsy. you make some awesome beads.

At 6:13pm on December 4, 2007, Mary E.E. said…: Love your colors!

At 8:33am on September 26, 2007, Delphine Ho said…: Beautiful work!

At 12:34pm on September 8, 2007, Jewelry Tales said…: Thanks for being my friend, your beads are beautiful!
Cindy

At 4:20pm on August 24, 2007, Joy said…: Found entry info! I'll give it a shot. I've never entered anything before....I'm terribly shy about most things like this, but what the hey.

At 9:46am on August 22, 2007, Kathleen Stewart said…: Wow, wonderful polymer beads. I love the buff look. Very nice and great pictures.

At 9:30am on August 22, 2007, Vicki said…: Love your site and Thanks for the add

At 9:19am on August 22, 2007, Heather said…: Heather, thank you for asking me to be your friend. Your jewelry is just beautiful. I have never work with polymer clay but I do admire the results that other get from it and yours are stunning.