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Book Giveaway – Creative Native American Beading

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 21, 2009, 10:28 am
Photo and book courtesy of Lark Books I’m excited to announce another signed book giveaway.  The book is Creative Native American Beading – Contemporary Interpretations of Traditional Mo...
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So Inspired

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 20, 2009, 11:31 am
I had the opportunity to walk through the Hampton University Museum in Hampton, VA this week and oh my goodness.  The museum which was founded in 1868 has extensive holdings in African American fine ...
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Involving Children in Jewelry

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 18, 2009, 2:32 pm
One way to involve children in jewelry is to teach them to make jewelry. Another way is to honor something that is meaningful to them by making it into jewelry.  These pendants were made out of items...
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Caring for Ribbon Jewelry

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 16, 2009, 5:46 pm
Photo courtesy of Monsoon Accessorize Jewelry that is made of ribbon or has ribbon incorporated into it is very popular right now.  And it’s no wonder why – so much of it is just plain p...
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Earrings Inspired by Art

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 15, 2009, 11:28 am
I love art and was in a hotel in Charlotte, NC that had absolutely stunning artwork throughout the lobbies and hallways.  One piece that caught my eye in particular was a large abstract painting in s...
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Book Giveaway Winner Announcement

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 14, 2009, 11:35 am
We have a winner!  MW of Suffolk, VA is the winner of a signed copy of Beading with World Beads, published by Lark Books.  MW says she is new at jewelry making.  I know this book will provide so mu...
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Rivets and a Red Bicycle

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 11, 2009, 5:38 pm
This is the first piece I have made from a beer bottle cap and I am loving it.  I enjoyed making it and love the outcome.  I don ‘t drink beer very often, but have friends willing to donate th...
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Signed Book Giveaway – Beading With World Beads

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 9, 2009, 10:26 am
Photo and book courtesy of Lark Books Beads and jewelry making mean so much to me and I love learning more about the origins and history of beads.  I also love seeing the varied designs other jewelr...
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Artful Holidays

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 7, 2009, 11:56 am
Last night I attended the opening reception of Artful Holidays at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News, VA.  It was a lovely reception, very well attended and as always, the art was just aw...
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Bracelets in Cover Flow

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 4, 2009, 5:28 pm
I am a new Mac user.  I’ve spent years using PC’s and recently made the switch to a Mac.  There is a definite learning curve, but I’m doing well with the adjustment and the support...
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Taking Chances

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Nov 2, 2009, 5:48 pm
The inspiration for this necklace came from two things – one was the red jasper cab set in silver at the top of the pendant.  The other is the blue and rust strip that sits at the bottom of the...
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Masai Wedding Necklace

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 31, 2009, 10:05 am
This Masai wedding necklace is part of my personal collection and it has been a much loved treasure for years.  A professor from a local university traveled to Africa as part of a project she was wor...
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Found Object in Blue

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 28, 2009, 5:19 pm
In my city, there is a little bit of waterfront that yields wonderful treasures.  It’s not really a beach.  It’s more like an area with rocks and tall grasses near some warehouses and of...
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Cardigans are Everywhere

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 26, 2009, 3:30 pm
I am cold-natured so the first nip in the air sends me running for something warm.  This fall, cardigans seem to be everywhere and I love how well they work with jewelry.  Layering is still a strong...
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Everything Old is New Again

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 24, 2009, 10:07 am
I was watching TV the other day and saw an actress wearing shoulder duster earrings and I thought to myself – are those coming back again?  I remember in the late-80’s when shoulder duste...
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The Gemstone Chrysocolla

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 21, 2009, 5:12 pm
The blue/green beads in this necklace and the small teardrop stone in the pendant are the gemstone chrysocolla.  It’s a gemstone I was not familiar with until recent years, but now love using.Â...
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A Story of Left-handedness and Jewelry

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 19, 2009, 4:44 pm
I’m a lefty, and we lefties know we live in a right-handed world.  Growing up, at least at home, that was not the case.  In addition to me, my mother and three of my siblings were left-handed....
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Happily Hooped

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 17, 2009, 11:15 am
Hoop earrings have always been fun and I love seeing women showing their flair through hoop earrings and other types of jewelry.  Some women keep it small with their hoop earrings and others take it ...
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Captivatingly Complex – Chain Maille Jewelry

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 14, 2009, 5:28 pm
A style of jewelry I don’t make, but greatly respect and admire is chain maille jewelry.  Chain maille jewelry has its origins in chain maille armour created in medieval times.  It is a style ...
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Earring Storage

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 12, 2009, 8:30 am
Beautiful earrings deserve beautiful storage and these are some of my favorites. This gorgeous ceramic earring holder from The Artisan Connection is a piece of art itself.   They offer it in several...
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Playing with Buttons

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 10, 2009, 1:39 pm
Like a lot of people, I have a jar filled with buttons.  Every so often, I dump it out, run my fingers through the buttons, and get inspired to make something with them.  That’s what happened ...
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Craft in America

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 8, 2009, 3:48 pm
Teri Greeves beadwork, Photo courtesy of Jane Sauer Gallery PBS began airing the second season of this award-winning show last night and once again, I was just mesmerized.  I remember when I heard a...
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Setting Stones

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 7, 2009, 4:42 pm
Right now I am working designing a necklace that will primarily feature this strand of chrysocolla beads.  I plan on creating a pendant using the two cabochons shown in the photo.  One of the caboch...
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A Bracelet as a Necklace?

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 5, 2009, 4:42 pm
Why not? A friend gave me this bracelet and I love it.  The brass keys are just so pretty.  I wear it as a bracelet, but find that I am wearing it even more as a necklace.  I did this by adding so...
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Big, Bright Letter "B" Earrings

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 4, 2009, 10:29 am
I got my hair done yesterday and when I walked in my stylist had a big smile on her face.  I also noticed she was wearing big, bright yellow earrings with the letter “B”.  I mean really ...
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Right now I am loving…

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Oct 3, 2009, 11:30 am
warm carmel browns with pale, icy blues.   This is a departure from earlier this year when the color green had a huge gravitational pull on me.  So bad that everything I wanted to work on was gree...
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Star and Moon Bracelet

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 30, 2009, 4:31 pm
I’m still working hard to expand my metal skills and this is one of my newest creations.  I remember the early days of learning to saw metal – I could barely cut a straight line at that t...
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Jewelry – Trashonista Style, Vol 1

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 28, 2009, 4:04 pm
Photo courtes...
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Sterling Silver Jewelry Care

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 26, 2009, 11:00 am
It’s a fact of life – sterling silver tarnishes or darkens with exposure to air.  Many jewelry designers take advantage of this fact using the darkening in crevices to accentuate a design...
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Project Runway – Movie Genres

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 25, 2009, 5:12 pm
I love this dress by Nicolas Putvinski illustrating the science fiction genre with a gorgeous ice queen.  The detailing around the neck is very sculptural and references both earrings and a necklace ...
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Embellished Tops and Necklaces?

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 23, 2009, 4:53 pm
I used to hear that if you had a top with a lot of embellishment or ornamentation, you should stick with earrings or a bracelet as accessories.  Or, if you wore a necklace, it needed to be somethin...
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Beaded Muse 2 – My Entry

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 21, 2009, 4:52 pm
I realized I had not shared my entry for the Beaded Muse 2 contest or how I did.  The Beaded Muse is a contest where all participants get the same package of beads to use in their creation.  The bea...
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I Heart Handmade Fall Show

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 19, 2009, 2:10 pm
I’m participating in the I Heart Handmade seasonally inspired handcrafted market.  The online show runs from ... October 17th.  As always, it’s a nice show with a variety...
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Project Runway – Newspaper as Fabric

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 18, 2009, 5:35 pm
Using unconventional materials can be a daunting task.  We were challenged in this manner at Penland, and I had some success and, well, a train wreck.  It’s not easy and I can’t imagine...
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The Bead Dreamer's Blog Turns One Today

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 17, 2009, 6:38 pm
It’s been exactly one year since I started this blog with my first post.  And what a journey it has been.  161 posts later, I have learned so much.  I’ve made progress in finding my voi...
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Stunning Wire and Thread Jewelry

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 16, 2009, 11:47 am
I love jewelry and am adding a new feature to my blog to showcase jewelry designers whose work I admire.  I can’t think of a better person to start with than Elvira López Del Prado Rivas.  He...
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Lady Gaga Heartbeats

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 15, 2009, 5:16 pm
Headphones as an accessory?  Why not.  Lady Gaga, in conjunction with Dr. Dre, has taken the necessary, but plain, little devices and dressed them up in with a bit of glamour and glitz.  I’...
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Fall Focus on Teal

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 14, 2009, 4:56 pm
This fall, I am seeing a focus on teal.  I love it because teal is pretty and it’s a color that looks good on just about everyone.  What about accessorizing teal?  From a metallics perspectiv...
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Luscious Purple Pearls

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 12, 2009, 3:08 pm
I went bead shopping recently and one of the items I purchased were these purple fresh water pearls.  I got them for two reasons:  (1) I thought the color was so pretty, and (2) they were top-drille...
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Bead Dreamer at Hampton Bay Days

Charlene S. posted an article on The Bead Dreamer - Sep 9, 2009, 5:23 pm
Photo courtesy of Bay Days I will be at Hampton Bay Days on Saturday, September 12, 2009 and would love to meet and talk with any of you that will be in the Hampton, VA area during that time.  I wi...
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I am a jewelry designer who loves creating jewelry and enhancing women's beauty through jewelry. It is so rewarding to see someone's eyes light up when they get the perfect accessory for an outfit. Sometimes the jewelry comes first and an outfit is found to go with it!

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