BETTY'S BEADED CREATIONS

2012-10-27T14:02:00.001-02:30

-=HUGE NEWS=-

My work was choosen to be used as a prop on the CTV show Nikita!!!

The producers wanted two Indian Girl Necklaces for an episode for the new season which premiered last week. My work was used as a focal point in the story.... it's what reunites a mother and daughter back together!!!

If you like to see it, this is the link to the show Nikita and the episode "Innocence" that features my Indian Girl Necklace:

http://www.ctv.ca/Nikita.aspx?vp=125809

I'm back .....

2012-09-05T14:40:00.003-02:30

Hey Folks,

Been a long time since I've done a blog post. As you may or may not know I've been in college for the past two years and only just recently graduated this past June. Since then I've hauled up roots and moved from my small Central Newfoundland town of Grand Falls-Windsor, to Fort McMurray Alberta.

I'm in the process now of setting up shop here in town, along with dabbling in the arts here in Fort McMurray. I'm hoping to get juried and passed by the Alberta Crafts Council and sell some work on consignment here in this province. I will continue to sell at the Devon House in St. John's as well as my other retail consignment locations!! Also, I wanted to let you know that I just purchased my website domain. So now you can find me at www.bettysbeadedcreations.com

I don't have many new photos of work that I've done over the past few years but once I'm set up here in my new home I'll be turning our products in a hurry. The photo to the right is of a horsehair dreamcatcher I made last year and the photo at the bottom is of a pair of applique turquoise earrings.

Thank you again for your continued support and now that I'm BACK, please stick around for new things.

Take care! Welain

Betty

Spring Into Summer - New Contest

2011-04-02T11:22:00.023-02:30

Heya folks,

Good Saturday morning to you all! Just wanted to let you in on a new contest I'm kickin' off this morning. It's my "Spring Into Summer" contest. You can win a Dreamcatcher Necklace & a pair of Quill Loop Earrings (retail value $67). Here are the details:

If you've already subscribed to my blog, just become a member on my website or if your just visiting my blog, subscribe to it and then become a member on my website to have your name entered into the draw.

The prize will be drawed for on National Aboriginal Day, the beginning of the Summer Solstice (June 21, 2011). So dont forget, tell your friends and family, or anyone that might be interested!

If you love to win FREE stuff, I also have another contest for my Facebook Fanpage! Just visit my fanpage on Facebook, press the "LIKE" button to have your name entered into the contest for a free pair of Spirit Earrings (picture below). Drawing to take place at the end of May!

Thank you all for your continuted support, hope you participate in two of the contest! Take care everyone. -Welalin-

~March Month Madness - New Contest~

2011-03-08T19:15:00.017-03:30

Hey everyone!

Finally getting a chance to update my blog today, seems like forever since I've wrote anything here. It's so great to get back to doing what I love the most, beading, beading, & more beading.

I have a week off school and I'm taking full advantage of this extra time. I recently started a fanpage on Facebook, and have been doing work on it little by little. I did a somewhat silent launch for the page a few weeks ago. Today, however, I'm kickin' it into gear with a full launch ...and what's a launch without a contest!! So starting today, if you become a fan and "Like" my page your name will be entered into a draw for a pair of Spirit Earrings.

One lucky person will win these earrings on May 31. So just visit my Facebook Fanpage, become a fan by clicking the"Like" button. That's it... that's all you have to do to get your name entered into the draw. The winner will customize their earrings by choosing their favorite colours.

So hurry hurry, time's just ticking away and May 31st is just around the corner. For those of you that have already become 'fans', please pass this onto your friends and family, so they too can get their names entered for the Free Earrings!!! Thank you all again for your continued support!!

~Welalin~

~Finally Touching Base~

2010-12-15T08:37:00.020-03:30

Hi Everyone,

It seems like forever since I've updated my blog. Well as you know I've been terribly busy with school since I enrolled full-time into the Office Administration course. I didn't realize how "busy" I would actually get ....well let me tell you it has been CRAZY!!! lol. I wrote my last final yesterday & I'm officially on Xmas vacation as of 12 noon yesterday. Can you tell how happy I am :0)

I've not had a lot of time to bead but I managed to create a few pieces that I love to share with you. The necklace to the right is a beaded Rivolis Necklace with Russian leaves and diagonal peyote chain. I also created that same necklace but with a Volcano Rivolis it's simply stunning as you can see on the picture below.

I've finally finished up the last of my beading commitments. Now that I've done that, I hope to bring you more creative beadwork over the winter months. That's if my school work doesn't take up too much of my time. I've so many ideas and sooooooo many beautiful supplies to use that I purchased last Spring.

I may be be attending another PMC workshop this winter, details are still a little sketchy on that, but I'll certainly keep you informed. Also hopefully when school is finished in my next semester, I'll kick off the Spring season with another contest for FREE stuff. So stick around to see my new work and to participate in the upcoming contests.

Thank you once again for being so supportive!! I greatly appreciate all your comments, questions and general interest in my work.

Take care, I'll be in touch.

~Happy Holidays~

!!!Beading & School & Fairs ..Oh My!!!

2010-08-31T10:05:00.013-02:30

The days are growing shorter now that summer is coming quickly to an end. This spring/summer has been a very busy time for me. I have had many, many orders to fill & I really wasn’t sure if I could do them all but I managed to somehow keep on top. I have included new photos of a few projects that I completed in July & August; I hope you like them.

I’ve enrolled into college and my classes start on Thursday...YIKES!!! I’m pretty sure my work load will be intense, so I’m not sure how much free time I will have to update my blog & website. I will however try to keep things updated as time allows but my focus this fall will be on school.

As for my beading, I will not be taking any extra orders. My focus for this fall is to design & create new projects for the upcoming Christmas Craft Fairs in November. I will not be running my own booth this year because there just isn’t time for me to pump out enough products to fill a booth. I will however be sharing a one with Pete Barrett from the Mealy Mountain Gallery, hopefully if I have enough products to display. So look for me there at Pete’s booth this coming November.

I’m getting a Mirrix Loom, woohoo, I'm so excited!!! I think the "big sister" is the best choice for me for the project I will be weaving!!! I’ve an order for a beaded belt for one of the ladies powwow regalia I did this summer. I will create the pattern with beadtool, then I’ll weave the belt on my new Mirrix Loom. So don’t forget to check back for pics of that when I get it started. I haven’t loomed in years so this should be very challenging!!!

I also have two retail outlets that need stock desperately, so needless to say I’m very busy with a full plate again for this fall season!!! Did you expect anything else lol…….

Thank you for following along with me here on my blog and also for all your support, I truly appreciate it. I hope you had a great summer!! Take Care & I'll be in touch!!

~Welalin~

~It's Powwow Time~

2010-07-10T10:26:00.019-02:30

Hey folks!! Just touching base now to let you know I've not forgotten about you. I've been so tremendously busy these past few months I have not had time to update my blog or website. I'm taking a well deserved break from beading. It has just consumed every minute of my days/nights and literally had me run down. As well, my husband had an unfortunate accident then surgery so needless to say my world has been turned upside down for the time being.

Through all the chaos..I still managed to pump out some great regalia accessories and a few orders for my awesome clients. I've uploaded a few pictures here and will upload more photos in the coming months. I didn't get to go to the Powwow again this summer..it's so disappointing but it could be worse I guess. Next year I hope to attend both the Miawpukek (Conne River) Powwow and the one in Flat Bay..ooh how I long to to hear the drums and see the dancers *sigh*.

A little news.....back in May I was approached about taking on a volunteer position for the Craft Council, I said Yes and as of the end of May I stepped into the position of Central Representative for the Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador. I hope I can do a good job representing the members out here in Central. With so much on my plate right now it's sort of hard getting organized but I'm going to try my best!!!

I hope you're all having a great summer!!! The warm weather has finally arrived here in Newfoundland...not sure for how long so I guess I should get out and enjoy it!!! Take care folks, I'll be in touch as soon as I can. Till then, thank you for your continued support, I really appreciate it!!

Oh...here are a few pics of the girls in the beautiful Powwow Regalia. I did the jewelry accessories for Susan Hill pictured (center right) in the dark rust shawl and also for Dayna Benoit who is on the far right in the white, green and pink. The picture to the right shows Dana with her beautiful barrette in her hair. The last picture is of Susan's awesome beaded barrette!!!! All of the girls are just so gorgeous!!!!

~Welalin~

~Basic Beaded Earring Kits~

2010-05-17T08:03:00.013-02:30

Yes folks after all this time and talk about making kits..... I have finally managed to find the time to make those beading kits. It was a tremendous amount of work, but I pulled it off. I have 15 different kits available now in a variety of colours in both size 11 & size 15 glass seed beads.

Each kit includes: printed instructions, graphs/chart, thread, needle, sterling silver or 14kt gold filled findings and enough beads to complete the project. A few of the kits include awesome embellishments for the fringe: One kits has Czech Fire Polished Glass Bead embellishments, another has metal feather dangles and 5 kits are available with Red Bay Labrador Porcupine Quills.

So far, I have only had the time to designs & create kits for basic earrings. For anyone who maybe interested in the kits, working knowledge of brick stitch would be a plus. I have included a small printout on how to do a ladder stitch and the basics on brick stitch to help you along.

I have posted a few pictures here of the kits I have available. I don't have them posted as of yet on my etsy site but they will be available there very soon. In the meantime if your interested you can get them directly from me just send me an email and I'll get back to you right away.

Take care folks, I'll be in touch soon with more news, products and maybe a new contest. So stay tuned!!!

~Welalin~

New Products Bezel Rivolis & Bolo Ties

2010-05-12T08:20:00.009-02:30

Two new products I decided to add to my long list of jewelry this spring are beaded rivolis earrings and beaded bolos.

The Beaded Rivolis are gorgeous; I can’t believe I have not tried them till now. The way the light bounces off the crystals is simply amazing. This pair is called ‘Bell Bottom Blues’ it has a heliotype rivolis crystal (14mm), beaded in size 15 Miyuki Glass Seed Beads. This pair is available on my etsy site.

I have been asked a number of times if I could make a beaded bolo. I decided to get in the slides and ropes and give them a try. What you see here are the first two I've made. The first one with the traditional colours & quills has been sent away to my friend and quill supplier in Red Bay Labrador, as a gift of appreciation. The other is of an Inukshuk inlay made of Red Bay Labrador Porcupine Quills. It is simply gorgeous!!! Both bolos are worked in bead embroidery, using size 11 Miyuki Glass Seed Beads. Stay tuned..more news and products to come over the next few weeks...

~Welalin~

~My Over-Stuffed Nut Shell~

2010-04-28T21:29:00.032-02:30

It’s been nearly 3 months since my last update….so much has happened I really don’t know where to begin. First off my apologies for not updating since January. I have been so busy; then sick for nearly a month ...I just couldn't find the time. I'm going to make up for that now though with a recap of the last 3 months. So here it is in a nutshell:

I kicked off the New Year with a contest for a free pair of earrings. It was very successful; I had so many new subscribers for my blog and also on my website. Lou-Ann Geange was the lucky winner of a pair of Traditional Quill Earrings. Lou-Ann customized her own pair with colour and size. She ended up with the most petite pair of earrings I have ever made…they are fantastic!!!

In March I took part in another PMC workshop. Juan Bohorquez was our instructor; what a fantastic guy. The same crew of artists returned from last year along with three additional students, Allison Dancey and Rosalinde Elliott and Rosalind Ford. I had a great time..I think everyone enjoyed it but we DID NOT like those triangles did we folks!!!lol. (picture to the left) PMC Locket. I simply cannot wait to do another PMC class with Juan or Shannon. If we’re lucky, we’ll get them both to come to Newfoundland.

I was approached sometime back in December by my consultant Pete Barrett, she asked if I would be interested in teaching a Basic Beading Workshop. I jumped for the chance and started right away with organizing, planning my projects and preparing kits. It all came together nicely but WOW it was a tremendous amount of work. I’m so proud that I managed to pull it off especially with all the other things I had on the go. The workshop participants were a fantastic group of aboriginal women. They were very eager to learn how to do traditional beadwork. (picture above) Cavell and Sheila concentrating on their beadwork.

We kicked off the workshop with the basics; I gave them a crash course in beads, bead size, colour, brand names, suppliers, websites, needles, threads, design, software. You name it, I tried to cover it the first night; I pretty much squeezed in what I have learned over the past 15 years into 3 hours. Needless to say I could barely talk when I came home that night....lol. (Picture to the left) Some of the students showing off their gorgeous finished earrings and necklace set. ~Sheila, Cavell, Carolotta & Verlie~

The following day the students started their first project which was a pair of brick stitch traditional style beaded earrings and then then moved on to a brick stitch beaded pendant. Those that completed those 2 projects moved on to learning bead embroidery and flat even count peyote. I’m so proud of all of the ladies and really I hope they continue beading. (picture to the right) Some of the ladies very busy with their beading projects.

Lastly, I would like to say Congratulations to Peyton Barrett who will be retiring at the end of this week. Pete and I met a few years ago when she started working with me as my consultant; we quickly became the best of friends. She worked tirelessly to bring about all of the workshops I’ve taken part in as well as my beading workshop and many many more. This lady never stops, I do believe she works around the clock....I often wonder when she finds time to sleep... lol.

Pete is the best of the best when it comes to knowing the in’s and out’s of the craft industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. Her abundance of knowledge and passion for crafts is amazing. The Department of Innovation, Trades and Rural Development have some might big shoes to fill.

On behalf of all crafters you have helped steer in the right direction, I wish you a very Happy Retirement my friend!!!

Ok I think I have over stuff that Nutshell lol. That’s all for now folks!!! Take care and I’ll post again real soon :0)

~New Year, New Beads, New Contest~

2010-01-31T08:35:00.033-03:30

We are one month into the new year and things are going great!!! The year started off with a bang when I was approached to teach a work shop on basic beading. This lit a fire under me and I went full steam ahead...prepared what I needed to teach the course. Unfortunately, the workshop may not proceed now due to lack of funding. Nonetheless I will offer up a workshop here in my home in the coming months. I'm really interested in teaching...so we will see how this goes!!

This also gave me an idea to sell kits for earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Many of my fellow beading friends have been quiet successful selling kits/patterns. I too wanted to try my hand at it so I've picked up extra supplies, designed a few patterns and will have them available soon!!! I've so many ideas for kits...you'll be the first to see them once I have everything in place. I have also ordered and received new supplies which includes my polymer clay (finally). I'm pretty excited about making focal pieces for my bead embroidery. The clay is a nice fun escape from the beading....we call it "claying" ...lol. My best friend and I will be scheduling a clay date soon!!! I'll have pics to show you of our awesome creations!!!

There are just so many things I want to do, finding the time to do them all is nearly impossible. I will be attending a PMC Certification workshop at the end of February, this should be fantastic...simply cannot wait!!! Most of the same folks from last year's workshop will be attending so it should be fun!!

I'm currently working on a necklace for one of my valued customers. It's a collar made entirely of bugles. It will be simply stunning once completed. I will definitely post a few pics here on my blog and of course on my website when its finished.

I'm also working on a embroidered cuff which is worked up entirely of flat bead embroidery. There are no cabochons or larger beads to fill in large spaces. It's turning out rather nice but is a slow process. I also need to start some regalia for a friend...ooh my so little time soooooooo much to do!!!

So now that we have a New year and New beads ...we are going to have a !!NEW CONTEST!! Yes folks I'm back with another one here are the details:

If you subscribe to my blog or become a member on my website you will have a chance to win a pair of traditional style earrings with porcupine quills (retail value $34.50). Just subscribe to my blog or register on my website, it's that easy.

Contest begins today and will run through the month of February/March. In the first week of April, I will collect the names/email addresses of the members in both places, draw a name, then give away a beautiful pair of earrings (similar to the ones in the picture above). I'll even let "YOU" choose your favorite colour!!!!

So subscribe or register "now" to have your chance to win a beautiful pair of earrings made by me, especially for you!! If you're already a member...you're one step closer to collecting those earrings :0)

That's all for this morning, time to pour up another coffee and get to work at my beading table. Take care everyone, have a great day!

~We'lalin~

-= Kickin' Back & Takin' It Easy=-

2009-12-23T08:51:00.032-03:30

~Happy Holidays~

I guess your all very busy cluing up last minute gift shopping, gift wrapping and lets not forget the grocery shopping for the upcoming holiday. We all find the hustle & madness of this time of the year very trying on our nerves. I'm happy to say that I'm finally finished all of my work. Now I will do exactly what is in my blog title..."kick back and take it easy."

I just wanted to touch base to let my readers know I've not forgotten about you... just been a wee bit busy. The craft fairs just dominated all of my time this fall, both were very successful. I look forward to participating again next year. Filling orders and cluing up loose ends kept me pretty busy till nearly a week ago. I've checked that off my list and now I am concentrating on website, blog and face book updates. This too is near completion!!!

My website gallery is nearly finished. I've made new albums to organize & categorize my products which will make it easier to navigate the folders. I've also added new items to the gallery, you may want to check it out when you have time. Also, I've updated my Etsy store with new stock. Things are going great there too. I'm very pleased with my progress so far in such a short time. Last on my list will be my facebook group. I need to do a quick update there with a little information. It is just amazing how quickly this group has grown. I'm happy to have this much interest and support for my work. I think we have nearly 468 members now. I receive so much positive feedback from everyone...I just love it!

I would like to thank you all for subscribing to my blog. Your support is very much appreciated. I hope to have much more for you all in the new year, another contest, some videos and more pictures of my work. I've signed up for three workshops between January & March. Two are Metal Smith Workshops and we hope to have a Certified PMC workshop too. Also, if funding goes through, I'll be teaching a basic beading workshop sometime in the new year. I have plenty of exciting new things on my plate for 2010 and I'll certainly share them with you all so please stay in touch!!!

Take care everyone!!! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from my family to yours. Be safe & have a good one!

All of the photos included in this blog entry are of new work. If you'd like to see more, please visit my website.

~Welalin~

-=Change of Venue=-

2009-10-22T23:08:00.004-02:30

Just wanted to let you know that we have a change of venue for the Christmas On The Exploits Christmas Craft Fair. It will now be located at the old Dominion space at the Exploits Valley Mall in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL

Times & Dates that I posted earlier remain the same. Hope to see you there!!!

Betty

-=Christmas Fairs - Can you believe it!!=-

2009-10-08T19:42:00.042-02:30

Where has the time gone? Why do those hot summer days disappear so quickly?

Well, I can't answer those questions lol but I can help you with your Christmas gift list. I have the details for some great shopping opportunities in the month of November.

As I mentioned in earlier posts, I will be attending two fairs this coming November. I finally have the links to the event page on facebook listed below and for you folks that don't have a facebook account the time/date/location is listed below the link.

Christmas on the Exploits

Start Time: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
End Time: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Falls Amoury
Host: Exploits Regional Chamber of Commerce/CNVAS/Northcliffe
Email: trinitys.designs@nf.sympatico.ca

I'll be there again this year with my products from Betty's Beaded Creations as well as Pamela Barry from Trinity's Designs. Come on out to see all the local talented crafts people and check out our booth.

Centre Christmas Craft Fair - Gordon Pinsent Center for The Arts

Start Time: Friday, November 27, 2009 at 12:00pm
End Time: Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 5:00pm
Location: Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts (aka Arts and Culture Centre GFW)
Street: Cromer Avenue
Phone: 709-292-4518
Email: rlodge@artsandculturecentre.com

Betty’s Beaded Creations will have a booth at this fair too. This is my first year at this venue. I'm sure it will be a fantastic two day event.

Drop by and check it out. With so many talented crafts people your sure to find that perfect Christmas gift for that special someone.

The two pieces featured in this post will be available at the Christmas Fairs. I hope you take the time to drop by and see me. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Take Care folks!!
Back to beading for me!!

Welalin!!

-=Fall is in the air & I'm Lovin' It=-

2009-09-05T11:36:00.016-02:30

Hi there everyone. Well the didn't take long for summer to pass us by. I've been so busy it's been pretty much a blur for me. The kids are heading back to school (woohoo)which means early morning walks with my pooch in the kewl crisp Autumn air and lots of beading!!!! I've a ton of work to get finished before the first week of November. I'm not sure how often I'll get to update my blog but I'll try my very best to keep you all informed on what I'm making, time/dates for the shows and hopefully a sneak peek of the projects as I complete each one.

I've recently finished a few projects which I've delivered to Crafts Council in St. John's here is a few photos:

To the right is a African Helix Necklace. Beaded in size 11 Miyuki Glass Seed Beads in transparent Capri blue and silver lined Capri blue for the spine. These necklaces are created on a form (I use a pencil) to create a tube. The long tube chain drapes beautifully around the neck... its just a gorgeous necklace. It is finished with a glass bead and peyote loop toggle.

This pair of beaded dreamcatcher earrings are approximately 3 1/2 inches in length. Beaded in size 15 Miyuki Glass Seed Beads with 1 inch twisted bugle beads in the fringe. The webbing is sterling silver 30 gauge wire with bead embellishments within the webbing. They are really stunning. Bead colours are matte red, matte white, platinum and black.

The final pair are a Traditional Style Earring beaded in size 15 Miyuki Glass Seed Beads with #1 Bugle Beads. The increase on the fringe makes these earrings very distinct. I've included in the fringe small pieces of porcupine quills. Bead colours are Cream, burnt silver lined orange, orange and transparent brown.

Well that's all for now folks, I must start my morning chores of cleaning up this house then I can break out my beads and plan my new projects. I'll be in touch with news, pics and much more. Thank you all again for your continued support. Take care!!!

-=Beading Like A Crazy Woman=-

2009-08-16T10:29:00.026-02:30

Hello everyone, just taking a few minutes this morning to update my blog...fill you in on whats been going on over the last few weeks. The title of my blog update pretty much sums up what I've been doing. Beading, beading & more beading. I'm diggin' in and finishing up some big projects to make way for more projects..lol.

I've just completed another cuff (which was ordered by a wonderful lady I met at the Mary March Museum on July 16th) and the original cuff has since been purchased which is just fantastic. I'm hoping to have a few cuffs made for the Craft Council Craft Shop as well as some for the Armouries Xmas Show in November & also for the 4th Annual Center Christmas Craft Fair at the Gorden Centre for the Arts on November 27th and 28th. So needless to say, I'm am very busy ..lol what else is new eh?

I've also opened an Etsy store ..!!! I've posted eight items and sold one of them in my first few weeks....how fabulous is that!!! The picture to the right is of a necklace currently available. I worked on this piece during the beading demos I did in June and July which focused around aboriginal themes and crafts. Check out my Etsy page for more details.

I've updated my website to include the contact information for my two new markets. You can also follow me now on Twitter!! Yes folks I've gone there lol.....check out my twitter page when you have time. Welp time to get busy...thanks again for all of your support!!! Take care folks....

Welalin!!!

-=Demo's & Beading & Orders Oh My=-

2009-07-23T10:40:00.033-02:30

Hello folks, I'm finally able to sit (without my beading tray) and update this blog. It seems like forever since I've done anything else but beadwork. I've been traveling here and there non-stop doing my beading demos since June. When I haven't been traveling, I'm preparing for the next trip or working on a new project. It's been non-stop since the beginning of summer and now it's nearly the end of July!! With three extra beading demonstrations this year, along with picking up two extra markets, I have to say it's been just a fabulous season so far.

The first of my demos was at the Devon House in St. John's. Both myself and Jerry Evans were invited to do demonstrations and talk about our work. It was such a treat to finally met him in person, he is a very talented artist and so nice!!!

My trips to Terra Nova National Park, Beothuk Interpretation Center and the Mary March Museum were fantastic. There were even suggestions of some beading workshops...I'm hoping for this maybe for next summer, not sure if I'm ready for it this year..lol. Above is a picture of myself teaching my best friends daughter Trinity how to bead. This was at Terra Nova National Park. What a beautiful place!!!

This picture to the left and below were also taken at Terra Nova National Park. The kids just swarmed my table for beading lessons. I loved it!!! They certainly enjoyed it. I even had some boys that were interested and wanted give it a try. The tourists were so interested in my work, as well as the local folks.

I'm happy to say that my products are now available at the Heritage Foundation Gift Shop located at the visitors information center in the park.

The trip to the Beothuk Interpretation center was also very successful. I met so many wonderful people there and the staff was just amazing. A bus tour came in from Ontario while I was there and I chatted so much with these folks I actually started to lose my voice. I had some friends drop in to see me - folks from Grand Falls-Windsor - who traveled to this area to see the Ice Bergs at Twillingate.

The picture to the left is of myself, Karen Ledrew Day (supervisor) and Robert Lodge who dropped in for a chat with me. Crossing my fingers to get back here sometime in August, if I can get organized for another trip. I'm also happy to say my products are also now available at the Beothuk Interpretation Center gift shop.

I would like to thank everyone involved who helped prepare and organize these demonstrations: Shannon Reid (Shop Manager) and Maaike at the Devon House Craft Shop in St. John's, Starlen Thistle (Native Liaison) & Paula Gobi (Craft Shop Manager) at Terra Nova National Park, Karen Ledrew-Day (Supervisor) and Maureen Thoms (Owner/Operator) of Beothuk Interpretation Center Craft Shop, Boyd's Cove and Penny Wells (Supervisor) for the Mary March Museum in Grand Falls-Windsor. Thank you all so much and I hope to have the opportunity to visit again next year.

With all that going on, I've managed to get some work done. This piece (above photo) is my first beaded cuff. It's absolutely beautiful!! The huge chunk of Labradorite is just brilliant with the flashes of blue and gold, its simply stunning. I have an order for one already which I'm pretty stoked about!!!

These earrings are another "new" product for this season. Very delicate and light, these porcupine quill loops will surely turn some heads. I wore a pair when I was out shopping last week and was asked so many times "where did you get those earrings" ...I just love to tell them "I make them." I really need to make more stuff for myself...lol.

Whew!!!! That was a lot of information....I think I'll have to be more disciplined with my updating and really try to do it more often. I've many more things to talk about but will leave it for now. Till the next time folks, take care...have a safe and wonderful summer!

Welalin!

-==- Beading Demos & New Work -==-

2009-06-06T09:55:00.035-02:30

Hey Folks!

Been very busy these past few week, finished up all my bead orders. To the left here are the gorgeous beaded rosettes I completed for Jerry Evans. He will be making Arm Roaches with these rosettes to add to his Regalia for the Pow Wows this summer. I've also included a picture of the hair ties I made to match the Arm Roach Rosettes (below).

I now have the official dates for my beading demos. Unless something comes up that will makes it impossible for me to attend I will be at the following locations in the Month of June and July:

Devon House Crafts Council

St. John’s, NL
June 20th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
National Aboriginal Day celebrations

Beothuk Interpretation Center, Boyd’s Cove, NL

July 12th, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
“See How It's Made 2009– Jewelry Week”

March Museum, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL

July 16th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

"See How It's Made 2009 – Jewelry Week”

I’m trying to schedule a day at Terra Nova National Park but not sure yet….still waiting on a confirmation for that. I’ll update here if I get a demo date for Terra Nova. If you get a chance, drop out to see me. Come see how I make my beautiful beaded necklaces.

I will be demonstrating bead embroidery. I will have some of my work on display as well as extra products on which will be available for retail.

Hope you like the pictures of my new work. This lighter cover to the right is for my sons teacher for guitar lessons.

My latest project that I'm working on now is a beaded cuff with a huge chunk of labradorite. This will be my first bead embroidery cuff....I'll post pictures here when I get more work done on it!

Talk soon folks.....take care and have a safe and fabulous weekend!!!

Welalin!!!

-=New Stuff=-

2009-05-15T16:13:00.036-02:30

Wow!! Cannot believe it's the middle of May ......where has the time gone. I've been so busy beading over the past couple months I haven't had much time for anything else.

Things are not slowing down for me yet, I'm still working on one more order. Then I have to prepare for the "See how it's made 2009." The Department of Industry, Trade and Rural Development are once again organizing workshops and demonstrations in studios and shops around the province.

July 12th to the 18th is Jewelry Week and I'll be demonstrating my work at the Beothuk Interpretation Center at Boyd's Cove, Newfoundland on July 12th, 2009. Also, during this week I'm hoping to be demonstrating at the Mary March Museum in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland. So I have to get busy making products for those shows.......just busy busy. No complaints.....gotta luv it!!!

You can check out the picture to the left of the new display items and custom made gift boxes created by Pamela Barry. She has designed a variety of gift boxes for my home business which simply finishes the product so beautifully. Each box is custom made to fit my products.

They are finished with a ribbon of real birch bark which is just so unique, I love them!!! Pamela also designed my care cards, brochures and business cards. Drop by her website and check out her other products.

Yesterday, I updated my website. I added new products to the earring, bracelet and miscellaneous item galleries.

Check the website when you get time to view all the new products. Items are priced now for your convenience. The newest products have been shipped to the Glen John Arts & Crafts Center in Conne River. These items are currently available if not already spoken for. So you can contact Mardina at the shop, if you want to enquire about any of the new products on my website that were updated as of yesterday's date.

Also, if your interested in anything on my site and would like to purchase any of my products or you want to ask me a question regarding a particular item.....you can contact me at: bettysbeadedcreations@nf.sympatico.ca . Think that's all for now folks, thank you again for all your support. Have a safe weekend and I'll be in touch soon!

Cheers!!!

Congratulations Cheryl!!!

2009-05-02T18:16:00.010-02:30

The winner of the blog candy was announced on Friday. I was contacted today by Cheryl Van Guilder she is the winner of the dreamcatcher earrings. Congratulations Cheryl!!!! Your earrings will be in the mail to you on Monday...hope you like them!

This was just one of many contest. Everybody loves to win something...it may not be the lotto but hey it's something free...gotta luv' that! So stay tuned for more contest, beautiful bead work and much more. Hmm maybe next time I'll have a free earring kit with instructions for the prize.....I've so many ideas!!!

Again, thank you Cheryl for your support and I hope you love the earrings...take care..till the next time.....

Cheers!

The Winner is.....

2009-05-01T09:20:00.003-02:30

Good Friday morning everyone! The sun is shining and it's a gorgeous morning here in Central Newfoundland, what a glorious way to kick off the 1st of May. Well as you all know, I've been running a contest since the month of March for subscribers to my new blog. I would like to thank those people that subscribed to my blog and supporting me. Your continued interest and support in my work is very much appreciated!!! Thank you so much!!

Now I would like to announce the winner of the blog candy: Congratulations cccvan65@gmail.com for being the winner of the blog candy contest. Please contact me within 48 hours to claim your prize. I'll need your snail mail address to send you the earrings!!! Congratulations again on being the winner of a pair of dreamcatcher earrings. I hope you like them!

Well I will be posting again soon with photos of my new products. I have designed a few new things to show you......till the next time folks..take care..be well!

~~~have a safe and great weekend~~~

Cheers!

2009-04-24T20:24:00.008-02:30

Well it's been a very busy few weeks since I launched this blog. I've been ordering supplies, trying to complete some beadwork and updating my business cards and brochures. My best friend Pam Barry who is the owner/operator of Trinity's Designs & Photography created a unique line of gift boxes, brochures and cards for my home business. They are fantastic and I simply cannot wait to share them with you. Photos coming soon!!! I've added a few photos of my new work here in this blog update but if you'd like to see more you can visit my website or my facebook group.

I'm so happy for those of you that subscribed and took an interest in my work. Thank you for your support. I will be announcing the winner of the blog candy sometime next week....I'm very excited!!!!!!

This May... The 9th Annual Memorial and Feast to Honour Canada’s Missing or Murdered Aboriginal Women will be held Sunday May 24th. Amber O' Hara organizes this event. Amber does all the work for this memorial on her own with no funding whatsoever. She contacted me last year looking for a gift donation for the family members of the missing woman. I was so honored. I did not hesitate to send her a few beaded treasures. I will be donating gifts for the families again this year which will be presented to them during the memorial. I'm am very honored to participate in something so important.

That's all for now....I hope you like the new items I've created. I will be posting photos next week of more products when they are completed. Take Care folks....be well!!!

Cheers!

PMC Workshop Highlights

2009-03-26T21:08:00.041-02:30

The PMC workshop finished up on March 9th, 2009, it was a great learning experience and lots of fun. I have posted two pictures here in my blog and you can see a few more of the class,Shannon and some of the other students in my PMC Album.

The picture to the right shows the projects we worked on: a hollow bead that we added texture to on one side and carved on the other, a triangular box with a cover (made a big booboo on mine but it's still very pretty), a pendant with set moonstone, carved pendant, a ring, basket weaved earrings and our final project was up to us. I decided to do an 8 point star with double curve design in the corners. It’s amazing what you can do with this clay…..I’m so “hooked.”

I’d like to say thank you again to Pete for making it happen (coz if anyone can make it happen it’s Pete lol) and also to Shannon Kennedy of Cynosure Jewelr y for coming to Newfoundland in the dead of winter to help us learn about PMC. Shannon is an amazing instructor and had so much to offer each of us. She is very talented… just blew me away. I truly enjoyed the workshop and hope to add this new medium to my beadwork.

My fellow PMC classmates were: Tom Barrett of Barrett Designs, J ason Holley of Twisted Metal, Lisa Guy, Susan Stephen, Andrea Sharpe, and Tracy Keats (these folks are overflowing with artistic talent..........just amazing). Pete Barrett - Craft Industry Development Consultant and Robert Lodge (Manager for the Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts) also sat in on the class and worked with the clay. I sincerely enjoyed meeting each of you; it was a wonderful experience and lots of laughs (at least at my table with Pete and Robert).

To the left: Shannon working her PMC magic.

Hope you like the pics!!!

Welcome To My Blog

2009-03-26T07:52:00.003-02:30

Hey folks!

I've finally managed to take some time out of my evening to get this blog on the go. Since Survivor was a "clip" show (which ticked me off) I decided it was time to try and work on a blog because I had nothing else to do. I was basically just waiting for Lost to come on so I had an hour. Not bad for an hours work eh!!! lol

Once I've mastered "blogging", I will be posting pictures, videos as well as having some fun here with a contest maybe every 3 months. You'll have the opportunity to win some blog candy!!! I think the term 'blog candy' is what is used to describe prizes that you can win by visiting a persons blog...."I think" lol. I have to research the 'lingo' for this stuff.

Eventually, I'll use this blog as a teaching tool. I will be uploading a variety of "how to" videos plus illustrations so those of you that are interested in learning beadwork can look no further than my blog to find out how to make a simple pair of earrings or a netted necklace...etc.

This is a whole new area for me....so stick around visit often. I have so many ideas I would like to use here on the blog. I will try my best to keep you informed and interested.

Please continue to visit my website Betty's Beaded Creations and also my Facebook Group. If you are interested in purchasing any of my products, you can contact me via email. I've updated my website to now include pricing to make it more convenient for you.

Take care & Happy Blogging!

Cheers!!!

BETTY'S BEADED CREATIONS

I'm back .....

Spring Into Summer - New Contest

~March Month Madness - New Contest~

~Finally Touching Base~

!!!Beading & School & Fairs ..Oh My!!!

~It's Powwow Time~

~Basic Beaded Earring Kits~

~~New Products~~ Bezel Rivolis & Bolo Ties

~My Over-Stuffed Nut Shell~

~New Year, New Beads, New Contest~

-= Kickin' Back & Takin' It Easy=-

-=Change of Venue=-

-=Christmas Fairs - Can you believe it!!=-

-=Fall is in the air & I'm Lovin' It=-

-=Beading Like A Crazy Woman=-

-=Demo's & Beading & Orders Oh My=-

-==- Beading Demos & New Work -==-

-=New Stuff=-

Congratulations Cheryl!!!

The Winner is.....

PMC Workshop Highlights

Welcome To My Blog

New Products Bezel Rivolis & Bolo Ties