Wednesday, January 31, 2007




As promised here are a couple of beads inspired by the class with Teresa. These goddess's look very much like hers, since I am still practicing the technique.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007


I have a new pair of beads up on ebay cute for earrings!
I am happily making sculptural beads, I'll have pictures towmorrow if the light is good!

Monday, January 29, 2007

I had a fantastic class this weekend with Teresa Laliberte of Lavender Creek glass. It was mainly sculptural beads. I'll try and get some pictures of the class beads tomorrow. I have some exciting ideas for new pieces I am hoping to get done over the next week!

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

New Ebay Auctions


I have two new ebay auctions up! One is a Aquarius constellation. I also have a bunch of stone beads on clearout.

Monday, January 22, 2007

Rain and More Rain!

Well it appears we are back to our regular West Coast weather. Rain! And lots of it. Puddles are fast becoming small lakes.

I'll have some more beads specials up this week!

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Exciting Class

Yesterday I signed up for a fantastic silver/glass class with Amy Johnson in Toronto in March. I took a glass class with her last year that was so inspiring and her silver work is so fresh, I am very excited about this class!

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Roof Is Fixed!!


Yeah! Our leaky roof is fixed!! Hopefully it will be good now till spring, I am crossing my fingers we get no more wind storms.


I have new ebay auctions up, have a peek there are some neat florals and a nice set for spring.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Earring Pair Beads


I have some perfect pairs of beads for those of you who requested some for earrings. These are made on a tiny mandrel so the bead holes are 1mm which means no wobbling around on your headpins! These perfect little sets are 6.00 per set of two. Shipping would be 2.25. Shoot me an email nvalentine@shaw.ca if you'd like one of them!

Monday, January 15, 2007

It Feels Like Winter

Boy does it feel like winter here! There is still lots of snow onthe ground and more forecast for tonight.

I am working on some matched pairs of beads. These will be perfect for making earrings out of for those of you who asked. Hopefully I'll have pictures by towmorrow.

Friday, January 12, 2007

We Have Snow!




We have snow! Not alot maybe 3 inches left, but it's been -7 at night which is cold for us. It's been sunny and crisp, perfect winter weather.




I have two new auctions on ebay both constellation focal beads. I love the "Little Dipper" bead it's my favorite one to date!

Wednesday, January 10, 2007


I have a new auction up on ebay. A larger set it has tons of design options! Soft caramel, coral and turquoise green remind me of the stones in the desert.

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

I just had to share this jewelry!! It's made by Gretchen Simons Castle Rock, Colorado. She made it from a set she won off me on ebay. Isn't it stunning! Her email is simonsgret@comcast.net she does stunning work.





Monday, January 8, 2007

Here we go!!!!!!!!!!! This is my first "special". These beads are special let me tell you! There are 6 lampwork beads made by myself, they are 15mm by 20mm. They have a gorgeous peachy terracotta and plum color to them, heavily encased they just POP! The set is 19.99 email me nvalentine@shaw.ca I prefer paypal.

Sunday, January 7, 2007

I think water wings are in order! We had torrential rain all night last night and are starting to develope ponds were small puddles once sat!

I'll be posting some weekly specials of focal bead and a set or two so keep watching.

Saturday, January 6, 2007

New Blog

Hi Everyone!

I hope to keep friends and customers up to date on new fun things I am working on. As well as the ins and outs of the daily grind around here. I'll be posting pictures of new pieces and beads too!