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Location:: Kelowna,B.C.

About Me:: I love the Lord.
I love my wonderful Husband.
And I love to bead-in that order :)
I have been beading for five or six years-I find it very relaxing.

Gender:: Gal

I am a/an:: Independent Artist/Designer, Blogger

(Designers only) I create:: Seed bead jewelry. Mostly woven.

Website:: http://www.myspace.com/kimshaver

Favorite Music/Musicians:: Just about anything. Love Rascal Flatts, worship...all kinds of random stuff.

Favorite TV Show & Movies:: Gilmore Girls, CSI, Law and Order

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First Blog here :)

Well,

I guess I will start by introducing myself a bit.

Personal: I am 20 something years old, have been married one year and love being so!

I have been doing crafts for my whole life,a bug that I guess I caught from both of my parents who are both extremely creative. I remember sitting with my dad, when I was very young and cutti

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Posted on September 20, 2007 at 12:41pm —

Naiveness and the "easy" trend

*Rant on*

I have found two things a bit amusing and frustrating of late:
Newbies who think that they are God's gift to the world-their creations far out rank those who have been doing this for years! They are BRILLIANT! ;
And the "everyone can do this, it's easy" idea towards beading that I've run across...
I was browsing through some craft/beading books online (not because I have the money to spend on them right now or anything lol) and was a bit dismayed at how many of the… Continue

Posted on September 10, 2007 at 2:14pm —

Rights To Use

On my way to selling I have been emailing designers to request permission to use their patterns. I suppose that I should not be surprised, but I have been-designers have been quick to enthusiastically not only give their permission, but their encouragement to me as I begin this little adventure. I have found this encouraging and energizing.

Posted on September 9, 2007 at 1:00am —

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At 4:05pm on September 10, 2007, Desiree Gendron said…: Amazing beadwork. Very beautiful pieces you have.

At 4:52am on September 10, 2007, Kinichi River Designs said…: Welcome, Kim! Gorgeous beadweaving! You must have so much patience!

At 10:52am on September 9, 2007, Megan said…: Welcome Kim! Your woven work is incredible! I always envy seed beaders. :)

At 10:02am on September 9, 2007, artbyheather said…: Your work is lovely...are you on etsy?

At 8:48am on September 9, 2007, MomsCreations said…: Welcome aboard Kim!

At 1:09am on September 9, 2007, Don Fritsch said…: Hey Kim:

Welcome to Indiepublic. You'll find quite a few individuals here that are not only terrific artists, they are warm and friendly people too. Enjoy your experience in the Indie community.

All the best,

Don Fritsch
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