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About Me:: I have always loved crafting. I like to think I have taken that love to the higher level of ART. I have just recently combined crochet and beads in what I consider the perfect marriage. The colors and forms take on lives of their own. I can forget to eat, sleep, blink, and even breath when I get involved in a new piece. Yes, I said I forget to breath. I realized this when I swallow and my throat is so dry it hurts. I have indeed found my true passion.

I am a/an:: Independent Artist/Designer, Blogger, Supporter, Shopper, Independent Retailer

(Designers only) I create:: I design and create beaded wire crochet jewelry. I like to use massive amounts of beads in the process.

(Designers only) I am willing to do:: Custom orders, Consignment, Wholesaling

(Designers only) My work is sold at:: KoolKat in Mt.Lebanon PA
Fayette Art Center in Peachtree GA

At 3:05pm on August 27th, 2008, Maria White said…: sorry for the delay< I havn't been on this site in a while> I hope you are doing well!
I used a copper bead and wrapped with wire, then the other side was just opening in the stiches, pretty simple they were all made about the same way with differing stich patterns.
I have to go, my little one just got sick..goodnight : )

At 8:08pm on August 18th, 2008, Viviana said…: OK--this is the second note frome me---don't think the first went through. I love your work. I left several comments. Do you create your own designs or do you use patterns? I get an idea and work it out until it is just right---sometimes I like the mistakes more than my original idea! Get your children involved by picking the colors you use or let them string the beads. It will be great sharing time. My boys are now 24 & 28. I have been a single mom since they were 3 & 7. I taught my oldest to crochet when he was little. Just recently he crocheted beaded Christmas ornaments for his first tree. He did a great job and got a better appreciation of my wire beading. My youngest has tried his hand at making beads. A slow start--hope he sticks with it.
Good luck with your work. Viviana

At 11:15am on August 18th, 2008, Tonia Maglara-Auffret said…: Hello, really like your jewerly. I crochet as well, I just love it. Tonia

At 3:15am on August 8th, 2008, Maria White said…: I love your work! I too crochet with wire among other things I saw your post and had to check your work out, I always wonder how much the same others work is to my own and ours is not at all alike. I have some copper things and also sterling silver and silver wire in my etsy shop. I know too well about the passion in creating! It is wonderful to know I am not alone in that!
Take care
maria
www.thewishingwell.etsy.com

At 7:31pm on July 27th, 2008, Bella said…: Vivian, I read your question on the Tees, Tees, Tees group:
"My father had a neat slogan for the state I live in. What would be involved in production or can you give me ideas to move forward with it?"
Check out the following link and it'll give you an idea as to what you need to do with your slogan to protect yourself. Also, this site and the members are really helpful with anything at all related to t-shirts. Check it out and good luck.

http://www.t-shirtforums.com/general-t-shirt-selling-discussion/t1791.html

Ciao for now.

At 4:25am on May 25th, 2008, Chinouk Tees said…: Hi Vivian!

I was the one who was hoping to help you with the t-shirt your father wanted to have.
If it's only a text you want on a shirt, I could help you. There are many possibilities.
You can see on my website ( www.chinouk.net ) under the head 'Webshop' how the shirts look like. If you think it looks like something you mean, you can send me a message with the text, colors, etc. that you like.
The shop I work with can't ship to the US, but I can purchase it myself and send it to you.

If it's not what I'm looking for, maybe I can try to find something else.
Just let me know.

Best regards,
Chinouk

At 3:36pm on May 3rd, 2008, AlwaysAmy said…: I am doing a little cross promoting/networking & thought maybe you would like to swap links!

Blog - http://www.always-amy.blogspot.com
My blog has a big plug board for you to load your link up free & two nice spots to run project wonderful ads. Plus, I like to do blog site, link exchanges. I usually get between 100 to 300 hits a day so it stays busy & is a nice place to promote from. Plus I am always posting tips on how to better your Etsy business!

Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/people/alwaysamyetsycom/
Maybe we can be flickr friends? :)

Deviant Art - http://alwaysamy.deviantart.com/
& here I am on DA! I'm just getting started there & feeling lonely, so if you are using that site for promo, stop by & say hi!

Have a fantastic week! & much luck with your business!

Amy

At 9:01am on April 20th, 2008, Sonya -on- Etsy said…: Hi there!

Your jewelry is amazing! I have piles of beads I could be making pretty things with, but I never get around to it :o(

~Sonya

At 1:50pm on April 1st, 2008, Karen Whitney said…: Haven't done much myself creatively for a while....way too much going on with the holidays and my boys.....but things have settled down and I look forward to working with my beads again....am also starting a new venture in my scrapping, but that is another story! I've only taken two more classes since yours, but I have the schedule for their store and I would like to take a few if I can work them into my schedule.