Amy's Beads ~ Ribbonrose

Ladybugs and Daisies

2009-11-25T00:12:00.002-05:00

Some fun new beads in my Etsy shop!

Ribbonrose Critters

2009-08-17T15:28:00.003-04:00

Dogs, cats, plus other animals and their accessories, like the bone below, are what makes up the group of Ribbonrose Critters. They are fun to make and each animal ends up having its own little personality.

A new chair and A Window into Whimsy

2009-07-20T12:29:00.008-04:00

This is my new director chair for shows. Now I can sit without being so low to the ground! My EtsyWMI teammate Karin of www.awindowintowhimsy.etsy.com made the seat and backing. I just love custom, handmade stuff! Check out her shop for some great handmade items like the ones below.

A beautiful crazy patch bag with sturdy straps

A personalized family tree wall hanging

Inspired by the beach

2009-07-09T12:41:00.004-04:00

I think these beads look like beautiful beach glass. Finding these washed up on the shore would be quite a surprise. Elements that I add while making these beads that make them "beachy" include silver and etching solution. These pendants make a great summer accent.

Sock Monkey!

2009-05-21T20:04:00.004-04:00

Here is a custom sock monkey I made for a member of my West Michigan Etsy team.

Dulce of http://www.themonkeyshop.etsy.com/ makes some really cute sock monkeys that are a bit different from the usual sock monkey. Check out her shop, they are too cute!

Wearable Art

2009-05-20T15:39:00.005-04:00

Here a couple of necklaces and a bracelet I have done recently:

My brown and aqua florals with sterling silver and lt azore swarovski crystals.

This is my sparkly green bling with sterling silver. The green beads have silver and glittery green aventurine flecks.

This bracelet with black, white, and yellow has daisies and a fun little bee. Also has sterling silver and a handmade clasp.

Inspired by Frederick Meijer Gardens

2009-04-08T20:56:00.002-04:00

Since we have a membership to the local botanical gardens, we try to go frequently, especially now during butterfly season. In between attempts to keep my youngest child from tearing leaves off the plants or trying to get into the indoor creek, I get to look at the beautiful butterflies. Here is my attempt at a monarch type. We are enjoying our own little glass butterfly to look at here at home. :)

Random Spring Treasury

2009-03-29T11:02:00.002-04:00

I found one of my beads on another Etsy treasury.

Etsywmi Team Treasury

2009-03-18T23:13:00.003-04:00

Here is a (partial) treasury one of my beads is featured in on Etsy Treasury West.

Lovely spring items!

Color Combo

2009-03-10T17:15:00.004-04:00

How do you like this color combo? These are not my usual colors, but I think they look rather nice.

Making a pretty cool jewelry clasp

2009-02-25T09:50:00.007-05:00

Are you interested in seeing how to make this Egyptian clasp?

Kate Drew-Wilkinson is a glass and jewelry artist and a writer and she posted this YouTube video on Etsy. She is a wonderful instructor who tells how to make this clasp and what it can be used for. I enjoyed watching these two videos and thought I would share. Thanks, Kate!

Part 1 The hook

Part 2 The eye

A new batch is born

2009-02-24T13:19:00.004-05:00

Here are some of the new beads I made over the weekend. All fresh and clean! Strangely, there are never enough! :)

The Story of Ribbonrose

2009-02-20T19:40:00.005-05:00

I have always had my hands in some type of craft medium, including painting, sewing, embroidery, ribbon art, scrapbooking, beading, and the list goes on. Here are just a couple of examples:

In 2005, I became fascinated with these cool little pieces of glass art. In a quest to find the shapes and colors I wanted, along with seeing people make these beads on Crafters Coast to Coast on HGTV, I decided to start making them myself.

Melting glass in a torch flame is rather addicting and soon I had many, many beads around my house. I also enjoy turning beads into fun and unique jewelry. After surveying the growing piles I decided it was time to offer them for sale, because I really can't stop making them.

Each bead is handmade by me in my home studio. I use Moretti, Vetrofond, Lauscha, Bullseye, CIM, and ASK glass types. My beads are kiln annealed for strength and durability. Even though they are properly annealed, it is still glass and needs proper care especially when there are ears, appendages, petals, etc.

If you would like to see what others have to say about my work, please check out my feedback in my Etsy store.

Ribbonrose Beads Facebook Page is Ready!

2009-02-19T21:21:00.005-05:00

Just finished setting up my Facebook business page

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Ribbonrose-Beads-and-Wearable-Art/56829131883?ref=nf

Easter Bunny and Carrot Beads

2009-02-18T17:57:00.003-05:00

The Easter bunnies and their carrots. Below are a couple of ideas on what to use the beads for. You can also find this pendant and these earrings in my Artfire store in the right column on this page.

Working on some fun Spring stuff

2009-02-17T17:39:00.003-05:00

With spring around the corner, I have been working on some different designs. They still need a bit of tweaking. The rosebuds are looking better (thanks Sabrina Design!). Loving that newest batch of P-260 Light Pink that is pretty dark. I am glad that there have been more and better pinks to work with lately especially since it is my favorite color.

Spring Craft Show

2009-02-15T19:59:00.003-05:00

For any of you in West Michigan, come visit me at :

Sunshine's Spring Arts & Craft Show 2009

March 14, 2009 (Saturday)
9:00am-3:00pm

3300 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids MI 49525

Check out the new stuff

2009-02-14T00:19:00.002-05:00

I have changed things up a bit on here. I recently set up a shop on Artfire in addition to Etsy. I have started a mailing list, so if you are interested in any updates or info from me, be sure to sign up!

Happy Valentine's!

2009-02-13T22:39:00.002-05:00

Holiday Vendor Party

2008-10-21T20:11:00.002-04:00

I am going to be selling my jewelry and maybe some beads on Friday, November 28 (the day after Thanksgiving) from 1:30 - 5:30 at an open house in Rockford. There will be 8 vendors there including me. There will be some great food and prizes. It should be a lot of fun!

If you are interested in attending, email me at ribbonrose@gmail.com and I will give you the address and directions. Hope to see you there!!

New Website!!

2008-10-21T20:09:00.001-04:00

Check out my new website which brings together all my web info in one spot. I may even sell beads and jewelry directly from it eventually.

www.ribbonrosebeads.com

The Bead Show

2008-10-12T21:17:00.002-04:00

My first show was lots of fun. I am still exhausted, but it was worth it!

Where to see me and my beads!

2008-09-25T22:55:00.003-04:00

I am going to be at the West Michigan Bead Expo at DeVos Place on October 11 from 10 to 5.

Finally on Etsy!

2008-06-19T00:52:00.003-04:00

It has been a while, but I finally have some new things for you to look at. I finally got around to putting stuff on Etsy. If you are interested in learning more about anything, just click on the picture. I hope to be putting more up soon.

Pendants

2007-12-02T19:44:00.000-05:00

Christmas!

2007-12-01T20:27:00.001-05:00

Some recent jewelry

2007-09-09T23:59:00.000-04:00

A Floral Assortment

2007-06-04T23:43:00.000-04:00

A flower with leaves, a pocketful of posies, and a black and pink focal bead.

Here are some cute little Critters

2007-06-04T23:34:00.001-04:00

Flower Garden Bracelet

2007-06-04T23:30:00.001-04:00

Here is the latest bracelet! Wire wrapping with sterling wire, flower danglies, lots of pink and green.

Pink and Purple Bracelet

2007-05-05T16:22:00.000-04:00

This is made from my own lampworked glass beads, Swarovski crystals, czech glass, sterling silver, and my own handmade silver clasp.