Kristi Bowman Design

I Heart Macro - Polymer Clay

2012-02-11T17:06:00.000-08:00

You all know how I like to take super dooper close ups of beads,

well these are my newest beauties from

Backyard Beads by Doreen Willey

Here they are in all their glory, I can hardly wait to create with them!

Thanks for joining me for I Heart Macro this week,

take a look at the other Macro Lovers on

StudioWaterstone

Kristi

Everyday Earrings

2012-02-10T06:41:00.000-08:00

Please come visit me on the Earrings Everyday blog today.

I've made some new earrings for you.

If you like Copper, Ammonite and Recycled glass,

you'll like these!

Thank you!

Silver

2012-02-09T06:04:00.000-08:00

Here's some of the silver I fired last night.

I still need to polish the other half.

I hope to get individual pictures and get them listed later today and tomorrow.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75935347/silver-ammonite-fossil-square-components

These ammonite squares are the only ones I've got listed so far.

Kristi

BTW - Silver!!!

2012-02-08T05:17:00.000-08:00

I had a special order for some silver components,

I've actually had people asking about silver for some time.

So when I got a specific order I decided it was time.

I'm firing a full load tonight when I get home from work,

they are all finished and ready for the pressure cooker lol!

Many out there may not know what Silver PMC looks like before it's fired, now you do!!

It's quite a change from the dark copper I am used to working with

but I had fun breaking open a package of Silver, I hope you like what I chose to make.

Look for them to be listed in my shop over the next day or so!

It never ceases to amaze me that once fired this will be pure Silver!!!

Take a peek in to these other Artisans Bead Tables on

FLICKR

Kristi

I Heart Macro - I Heart Moss

2012-02-04T15:15:00.000-08:00

And I Heart Lichen, I guess it's a good thing I live in the Pacific NW cause we got lots of it!

These little tendrils have the cutest little tips of orangy red, I love the color!!

Here's some moss for you!

These are not very good shots because the moss is inside a crevice,

but I think you can see why I chose to include it. So cute!

Here's Ginger bathing in the sun, we haven't had enough sun to do this in several months!

Here's mama Shasta, having too much fun guarding the property to lay in the sun!

Join the other Macro Hearters at Studio Waterstone!

Copper Component Blog Hop Reveal

2012-02-03T17:55:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91959805/handmade-copper-and-green-lace-agate

This is my creation using the Copper Sea Urchin Component.

Myself and 13 other wonderful Artisans creating using either this Sea Urchin component

or an Ammonite component of the same shape and size.

This bracelet is made with Stunning Green Lace Agate,

Czech Glass beads and lots of rough wire wrapping around a large copper bracelet blank.

It is open at the ends and can be adjusted to almost any length.

Super comfortable and the focal stays right on top of your wrist for you to enjoy!

Below is a list of all the other participants,

I hope you hop around and discover all the other beautiful creations!

Kristi Bowman Design http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE!

Jean Wells http://jeanawells.blogspot.com/

Melinda Orr http://orrtec.blogspot.com/

Sue Kennedy http://suebeads.blogspot.com/

Shannon Chomanczuk http://formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com/

Melissa Cable http://createrecklessly.blogspot.com/

Cindy Wimmer http://www.sweetbeadstudio.com/

Mary Harding http://maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com/

Karen Totten http://starryroadstudio.blogspot.com/

Jan Molten Mayhem http://moltenmayhem.typepad.com/molten-mayhem/

Linda Landig http://lindasbeadblog.com/

Kristi Harrison http://kristibasket-itsanewday.blogspot.com/

Kimberly Sturrup http://bahamadawn.blogspot.com/

Sally Russick http://thestudiosublime.com/

Thanks for joining us and I hope you enjoy checking out all the other creations!

Kristi

BTW Copper Component Blog Hop

2012-02-01T05:31:00.000-08:00

Sneak Peek

This is my creation for my first ever

Copper Component Blog Hop!!
The reveal is this Saturday February 4th.
Join me and 15 other participants!

I am so excited to see what everybody else has created!!!

If you'd like to see who is participating here is a list!
Please come back and join us on Saturday!

Kristi Bowman Design http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE

Jean Wells http://jeanawells.blogspot.com/

Melinda Orr http://orrtec.blogspot.com/

Sue Kennedy http://suebeads.blogspot.com/

Shannon Chomanczuk http://formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com/

Pam Brisse http://bluebetween.blogspot.com/

Melissa Cable http://createrecklessly.blogspot.com/

Cindy Wimmer http://www.sweetbeadstudio.com/

Mary Harding http://maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com/

Karen Totten http://starryroadstudio.blogspot.com/

Jan Molten Mayhem http://moltenmayhem.typepad.com/molten-mayhem/

Linda Landig http://lindasbeadblog.com/

Kristi Harrison http://kristibasket-itsanewday.blogspot.com/

Kimberly Sturrup http://bahamadawn.blogspot.com/

Sally Russick http://thestudiosublime.com/

Lana Kinney (will share on my blog)

And check out the other Bead Table Wednesday artists on Flickr

Kristi

Love My Art Jewelry

2012-01-31T04:19:00.000-08:00

Check out some of the Copper goodies I made with these Vintage Carved Wood Blocks on the

Love My Art Jewelry Blog

today!

Kristi

Newly listed and soon to be listed Copper

2012-01-29T14:39:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91736269/copper-love-letter-hearts-and-lampwork

New Love Letter earrings featuring hearts and beatifiul Lampwork by KelleysBeads

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91740109/handmade-copper-coin-pendant-or-earrings

New Coins Above

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91739486/handmade-copper-sea-urchin-heart-pendant

Cute Sea Urchin Textured Heart

Sputnik Sea Urchin Discs

Leaf Points

A new batch of leaves!

Ammonite Square

A new Batch of Ammonite Squares!

And more to come over the last few days!

Kristi

Awesome Giveaway

2012-01-29T11:03:00.000-08:00

Check out the fantastic giveaway on the Second Surf Blog.

Be sure to check out Modern Fabrics, what a fantastic place!

And the awesome earrings Barbara made with Leather.

Good luck everybody!!

Kristi

Studio Art

2012-01-28T08:30:00.000-08:00

I've been looking for a piece of art to hang in my studio since I moved in to this room.

There is one large wall and I've had nothing but a clock on it all this time.

I saw this at Bed Bath and Beyond a few weeks ago and finally went back and purchased it.

It's still in the box so I cropped out quite a bit of the edges

and the photo does not really show it to it's true beauty.

The colors are so vivid and happy and I adore all the shapes.

I can't wait to put it up on the wall so I can see it every day.

I'm also have a sale in my Etsy shop to celebrate reaching a huge milestone!

I recently passed the 1,000 sale mark,

You can celebrate with my with 15% off everything in the shop.

Use coupon code

CELEBRATE

Tomorrow I'm very excited to be the guest blogger on the Love My Art Jewelry Blog

hope you come back and check it out.

I'm feverishly working on photos today of a bunch of new work and other fun stuff.

Kristi

Earrings Everyday and Sale

2012-01-27T04:08:00.000-08:00

Check out my post on the Earrings Everyday Blog!!

And to

CELEBRATE

my 1,000 sale in my Etsy shop

I'm having a sale

15% off everything in my shop

ue the coupon code

CELEBRATE

I Heart Macro - The Big Thaw

2012-01-22T09:41:00.000-08:00

I used to be really good at having my Macro shots ready ahead of time,

lately it seems like I'm one of the last to join in.

Must do better!

This is the last of the melting snow on top of a huge moss covered rock we have in our yard.

I love what's left of the snow and the adorable moss slowly being uncovered.

Happy to see some things are budding, I hope they survive what's left of the winter.

Wanna see more Macro, check out

Studio Waterstone!

Oceanic Garden Bracelet

2012-01-21T04:31:00.000-08:00

I must share the most recent work of one of my new customers.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91066269/oceanic-garden-bead-embroidery-bracelet

Go to her Etsy store and see more of the amazing work by Kinga of Crimson Frog Bead Embroidery!

You can also find her on Facebook Crimson Frog Designs

Kristi

I'm All Hearts

2012-01-20T14:33:00.000-08:00

Flower Burst

Here it is, mid January and Valentines day not far away and I hadn't even thought of it.

Until this week, when I made sure to create some Hearts in my last batch of copper.

The hearts above are Pendants but are not so large that they can't be used as earrings.

Paisley

These pendants measure approximately 1" with 2 holes.

Imperial Garden

Urchin

This one above actually only has 1 hole, the rest have 2.

And now for a few earrings pair.

Flower

The earring pair measure about 5/8" and have a single hole.

Paisley

I do wish I had made some with 2 holes,

I think that would have given a whole other design choice.

Urchin

Now that I've shared them,

it is possible at least some of them have been sold before being listed.

Keep an eye on my Etsy Shop and I'll list whatever I have left.

Thanks for stopping by, let me know how you like my hearts.

I may even make more if they are well liked.

Kristi

PS, I am watching Masterpiece Theater,

Persuasion to be specific,

I feel my speech is now quite proper! :)

Bead Table Wednesday - Palooza

2012-01-18T14:42:00.000-08:00

Disc Palooza!!

I'm loving the discs I've been making so much I churned out quite a few in a number of different textures.

Urchin, Ammonite, Paisley and more.

And Ring Palooza too!

There are alot more of these but taking photos is challenging right now I have to do it on the floor next to the window and my girls try to help. None of the other pictures turned out lol.

With Valentines Day around the corner I thought I'd better get some Hearts ready.

Here are some pendants and I do have some earring pairs

but again my lovely assistants made them almost impossible to get.

I typically take my photos outside but below is the reason I'm not able to do that at the moment.

What I'm sure will be called the big snow storm of 2012.

It's been snowing almost constantly for 2 days, today it's mostly been very fine wet snow.

That's little Shasta bounding her way through the snow,

she's fairly close to the house so it's not quite so deep there.

Shasta is about 10 pounds.

Above is Ginger, this is her immitation of a snow plow!

I just love paw prints.

We're out of power at the moment for the second time today.

Thank goodness my lovely husband put a generator in when we moved in to this house!

So with a few exceptions it's almost normal.

I'm hoping to get the kiln going but I certainly don't want to start it while we're on generator.

And I hope once I do that the power stays on long enough for it to finish.

Kristi

52 pair of Earrings a Year

2012-01-16T05:05:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90618427/copper-urchin-discs-and-lampwork-glass

I recently joined the 52 Earrings a Year group on Flickr.

These earrings were my most recent contribution.

I love how these discs turned out and I'm making more in this and other textures.

Got some Mehndi, Paisley and Ammonite as well as other Urchin textures.

So many possible ways to create with them.

Kristi

PS Gorgeous Lampwork beads by Outwest

I Heart Macro - Paw Prints

2012-01-15T08:41:00.000-08:00

Not alot of snow but enough for my little girls to leave their little paw prints in it.

They had fun!!

Kristi

Copper...What Else!!

2012-01-14T09:36:00.000-08:00

Yup, you can count on seeing copper if you hang around my blog.

I had a rather large special order I'm finishing up, trying to make other stuff at the same time.

Like more rings, I love these rings so I tried a few new textures.

And the bead caps or end caps, very time consuming.

I'll be using a set of these on my Copper Blog Hop coming up on February 4th.

I pair will be available in my shop soon.

I hope to have more time to make more of both of these new elements in the coming weeks.

Now...

Time to sit at my bench and clean up all these soon to be treasures

in hopes of getting them in the kiln tonight!

Kristi

Magical Mauve

2012-01-13T08:22:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90490135/copper-rings-and-microfaceted-mookaite

Magical Mookaite!!

When I saw these amazing and unusual Mookaite Dew Drops I snatched them up as fast as I could.

I just recently started making these rings and I think they make a perfect combination.

How about a nice old fashioned head of cascading ringlets with these earrings peaking out from behind

Like this!

Source: 26.media.tumblr.com via Kristi on Pinterest

I know that's a little girl but the color and style was so perfect for what I wanted!

Then there is this Fab Mauve Purse.

Source: lulus.com via Kristi on Pinterest

You can find Kristi's work in her Etsy and Artfire shops.

Trying to get back in Gear in the new Year

2012-01-11T18:01:00.000-08:00

I've been neglecting my poor blog so far this year,

I'll share a couple of new pair of earrings just to try to get myself going again!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90223589/opalite-glass-wrapped-in-copper-with-sea

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90155762/handmade-tie-dye-lampwork-and-kyanite

Oh ya, and these new rings, love them.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90225357/copper-sea-urchin-rings-1-pair

And...

I've made a few of these but this is the most recent one listed at the moment.

Thanks for visiting!

Kristi

Copper Macro

2012-01-08T07:24:00.000-08:00

These are Copper Ammonite Components I'm making for my Component Blog Hop coming up next month. I think we have about 18 people and I had to make a bunch on pre-order because I quickly ran out of the few I made at the start. I am happy that so many people wanted to participate.

Here they are right out of the tumbler,

I'll be torching them and hoping to get wonderful color from the copper before I mail them out.

I couldn't even fit them all in the kiln last night, I'll be firing another load tonight!

Here's the host of our little weekly Macro Party at

Studio Waterstone

Kristi
KristiBowmanDesign.Etsy
KristiBowmanDesign.Artfire

Copper Component Blog Hop

2012-01-02T09:05:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89591298/one-1-copper-large-ammonite-oval-free

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89591434/one-1-copper-large-sea-urchin-oval-free

I made these components with a Blog Hop in mind.

They are available to purchase in my Etsy Shop.

I have 8 available now and if there is enough interest

I can have more available for domestic pre-order to ship next weekend.

Reveal date will be February 4th,

I will make a list available for each participant to post on their blog

AND I'll put up a linky on mine so everybody can post on my blog.

For SEA URCHIN click HERE

For AMMONITE click HERE

I always love to see what is created with my component, this is going to be a blast!!

Thanks so much.

Kristi

I Heart Macro - Hale

2012-01-01T10:50:00.000-08:00

We had quite a hale storm over night on Saturday, the ground was clear by morning but my husbands trailer sititng outside hadn't thawed yet. Didn't have the time to get my macro lenses, wish I had because I think I could have gotten some good shots. I also wish I had measured some of these large ones, can't tell you how bit they were but they were good size.

Check out the other Macro lovers at StudioWaterstone!

Kristi

The Blue Between: New Beads on Etsy#c6815425940635184267#c6815425940635184267

2011-12-30T15:57:00.000-08:00

I've got to share these gorgeous beads made by my friend and almost neighbor.

The Blue Between: New Beads on Etsy#c6815425940635184267#c6815425940635184267

Organizing

2011-12-27T10:55:00.000-08:00

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/4206096

During this Christmas break I've been doing a little organizing.

I moved things around a bit in my studio so hopefully I'll be a little more efficient. We shall see!

While organizing I've been picking and choosing and putting together earrings mostly and one bracelet.

Above are some beautiful lime green glass tubes and micro faceted agate in shades of green and purple.

This has always been a favorite color combination so I pulled the purple out by creating violet enamel headpins and used some really pretty matte Czech Glass beads at the top.

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/4200887

These Ryolite ovals have always been a favorite and when I recently received these lovely brown faceted Chalcedony briolettes I knew they were a great match to pull the little bit of rust color out of the Ryolite.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89297809/handmade-copper-paisley-rings-and-purple

Paisley Copper Rings and Puple Crazy Lace Agate.

Every once in awhile the copper goes purple which is one of my favorite colors.

Perfect for Purple Crazy Lace Agate.

Above are my Ammonite Rectangles with gorgeous blue green Opal briolettes.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89148718/handmade-chrysoprase-and-lampwork

How about the earrings above with incredible Lampwork Beads by Outwest paired with some Chrysoprase I have that are virtually all brown. I love this combination.

The Purple beauties above sold when I shared them on Facebook.

Sparkly Glass beads with more beautiful Lampwork from Outwest,

topped with Copper beadcaps.

I'm fairly sure I'll be keeping these Lampwork and Turquoise beauties for myself.

I rarely keep anything I make but I love these and may make an exception.

You may recognize more Lampwork by Outwest, this time with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in Marquise shape and Acorn bead caps by Vintaj.

And last but not least this lovely bracelet.

I've seen this style numerous times by other artists and I always loved it.

I put my own twist in by roughly wrapping the copper around the heavy copper base inside,

rather than making smooth lovely wraps.

I liked it very much and it was bought once again when I posted it on Facebook.

Large Lampwork beads by TwoSisters, smaller purple spacers by Radiant Mind.

Kristi

Copper, Lampwork and Leather Earrings

2011-12-22T17:08:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89118469/handmade-copper-lampwork-and-leatherAdd caption

These were my Earrings Everyday earrings for tomorrow but

since that blog is taking a break I thought I'd share them here.

Some of my Copper Components, with strips of leather threaded through some awesome big hole Lampwork beads by Ferrari Originals

who it just so happens is having a 50% off sale at the moment.

Kristi

Artists Helping Artists

2011-12-22T09:42:00.000-08:00

I am not participating with an Auction this time around but I am bidding and I want to be sure and share those who have Auction items available for this Artist in need.

http://myaddictionshandcrafted.blogspot.com/

http://www.prettythingsblog.com/

http://skyejewels.blogspot.com/

http://storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.com/

http://vintagebluestudio.typepad.com/

http://beads2die4.blogspot.com/

http://andrew-thornton.blogspot.com/

Have fun and bid often!!

Kristi

Sparrow Salvage Raffle

2011-12-18T15:45:00.000-08:00

Sparrow Salvage had suffered a terrible car accident in which she last her mother. She herself is in the hospital recovering. Needless to say, there is no income coming in. The link below will go to her blog with a link to enter a raffle with proceeds going to help Sparrow:

http://fancifuldevices.blogspot.com/2011/12/raffle-fundraiser_15.html

Please help in any way you can and have the chance to win this amazing necklace.

Thank you!
Kristi

I Heart Macro - Cacoon?

2011-12-17T19:51:00.000-08:00

I found this...thing today, looks like some sort of cacoon don't you think?

It's cold and rainy here so those are droplets of rain that will probably freeze over night.

I wonder if it's still alive not that it's not sandwiched between the door and the wall,

not so protected any more.

I recently closed the door of my greenhouse, which is where I often take jewelry photograghs and I noticed this on the outside of the door which for most of the year is propped open.

I'm very curious what it is, anybody know?

It's about the size of a quarter and as you can see it sticks out a fair amount.

Join Studio Waterstone

for more Macro Madness

Where last week I apparently got the most clicks,

thanks to all you clickers out there!

Kristi

Silicone Texture Carving

2011-12-17T09:29:00.000-08:00

I've been exploring the idea of making my own textures for some time now,

there are numerous ways to do it and I finally tried carving on to silicone.

I bought some nice silicone sheets (above) recently from CoolTools but before trying those....

I decided to use some silicone erasers I bought some time ago,

to get the hang of it before I start using the good ones.

Here's my first attempt (above) then I tried carving on the side (below).

I find it a little difficult to tell if they are any good until I put some clay on it.

Here are a couple of green unfired copper pieces,

I think this pattern I'm going to call Bamboo looks super cool on these feather shapes.

It looks really good on the shield shapes too.

Here are all the pieces I made after they've been fired!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88898346/handmade-copper-feather-bamboo-pair

Oh ya, I love the feather with the Bamboo texture!!!!

These long lean ones came from the side of the eraser,

I used the texture to create the shape of them.

The Shield shape is also a really good one of this rustic texture!

I'm looking forward to playing some more with making my own textures.

Kristi

New Favorites

2011-12-13T05:19:00.000-08:00

These beautiful Feathers are my most recent creations,

they sold within minutes of listing them so I'm making more,

I have a number of pair available for

Pre-Order

so you can reserve yours today and they'll be finished and on their way to you next week.

Now some of my favorites you might like too!

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Gorgeous Lentils from MayaHoney

Lampwork Lava Rock Beads from SueBeads

Day of the Comet Ceramic Set by Karen Totten

Kristi

Winner Virtual Craft Show Earrings

2011-12-12T13:43:00.000-08:00

Since I goofed up on the Virtual Craft Show a couple of weeks ago

I thought it was only fair to create another pair of earrings to giveaway to those who commented on my blog to enter as I instructed them to do.

I finally got them made today and picked a winner out of the 68 comments left on my blog

and the winner is.....

Judy Whitfield

I've emailed Judy and her new earrings will be on the way to their new home soon!

Thanks to all who entered!

Kristi

PS, I'm in the process of shop update with lots of new components

so come take a look in my

Etsy Shop!

Artists Helping Artists Silent Auction Winner

2011-12-12T11:28:00.000-08:00

The winner of this little Copper Bowl and an assortment of Copper components is

Jean A Wells

please take a look at her Etsy Shop

and she's also got a lovely Blog

I'm really looking forward to seeing what she creates with the components and

thanks to Jean and everybody who supported us in helping our friend.

Kristi

New Copper tomorrow

2011-12-11T12:49:00.001-08:00

I'm really excited to see how these turn out when they are fired.

Feather shapes with leaf, paisley and urchin textures!

Rounds and Ovals with Embossed Leaf Shapes and several textures including Paisley.

Triangle Flower, so pretty!

Another shot that includes some Peace Signs.

Somebody requested Peac Signs not long ago, I unfortunately can't find the convo.

Another shot of Feathers!

Rounds with 2 new textures, both very pretty and intricate!

Ah, more feathers!!!

A little more clean up and hopefully in the kiln tonight.

Excited to have some new pieces for you!

Kristi

I Heart Macro - Inside the Lampwork Bead

2011-12-10T15:18:00.001-08:00

Lampwork beads are so fascinating, I recently used these beads in the earrings you see below and there is so much going on throughout the laters I thought they'd be an interesting Macro subject.

Stunning Lampwork beads by Na0s Glass

Finished Earrings availabe HERE

One more day to bid on my 2 Silent Auction Items

Copper Bowl and Components HERE

Beautiful Earrings by Janet of PinkPoppyStudio HERE

Auction Ends tomorrow (12/11/11)

Now on with the Macro, join Lori at Studio Waterstone

Artists Helping Artists Silent Auction PART 2

2011-12-09T11:54:00.001-08:00

This Auction is CLOSED

Thank you!

A wonderful friend of mine, and fellow Pacific Northwesterner

Janet of Pink Poppy Studio

has graciously given these beautiful earrings to me for Auction.

Let's start the bidding at $20

Leave a comment with the amount you would like to bid.

Click HERE to see my original Auction post for detailed instructions.

These earrings are made with Turquoise Magnesite and some of my Bronze Compnents.

Thank you Janet for generously donating another item to our auction.

and thank you all who bid to make our auctions a success.

You can also find Janet on FaceBook

And please visit all the other participants to this Auction and show them some love!

Heidi Post
Marie Cramp and Lori Anderson
Barbara Bechtel
Erin Fickert-Rowland
Keirsten Giles
Andrew Thornton
Karen Totten
Kristi Bowman Design YOU ARE HERE
Nan Emmett
Maire Dodd
Amanda Cargill Austin
Janice Everett
Rebecca Anderson
Shannon Iko Chomanczuk
Erin Prais-Hintz
Jennifer Justman

Kristi

Artists Helping Artists Silent Auction

2011-12-08T04:55:00.001-08:00

This Auction is CLOSED

Thank you!

Several artists in the blog community have decided to band together to help a fellow artist in need.
All participating artists have agreed to keep the identity of the artist-in-need completely confidential and private.

Here is what you'll be bidding on:

I made this little Ammonite Bowl some time ago and I thought this is the perfect time to find a new home for it.

I'll also include a large variety of 10 Copper Components,

including several choices in everybody's favorite

Ammonite Texture.

I will include 2 pendants and 8 earring pair.

I will start the bidding at $30
International bidders welcome,
shipping included in winning bid.

Copper Ammonite Bowl

Would you like to be the winning bidder?

Please leave a comment along with your bid.

If you are the winning bidder, you will receive an invoice after the close of the auction.

********** There must be a way to contact you.**********

If you have email preferences turned off in your profile, please leave your email.

Many people are auctioning items to help out!

Please visit these the other artists below and place your bid!

Bidding begins December 8th ends December 11th.

Happy bidding!

Check out the other artists participating in this Silent Auction:

Virtual Craft Show Winner

2011-12-07T04:05:00.001-08:00

Lori Anderson of Pretty Things has picked all the winners from last weeks Virtual Craft Show event.

The winner of these earrings is Krys Mann.

Now... since I messed up and told everybody to enter by commenting on my blog but actually to win you were supposed to comment on Lori's Blog, I'm going to make another pair of these earrings and draw a second winner from those of you who did what I told you to do and commented here.

So watch for another drawing in a few days.

Thanks to all who played, I hope you enjoyed the Virtual Craft Show!!!

Kristi

Ruffled Iris Earrings

2011-12-05T11:47:00.001-08:00

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/4129929

Beautiful Ruffled Iris Lampwork Glass beads by Meital

with soft faceted Candy Jade Drops the color of cotton candy

hanging from a seedbead bail.

Available in my Artfire Shop

Kristi

I Heart Macro - What Remains

2011-12-04T05:20:00.001-08:00

36mm extention tube

36mm

22mm extension tube

These are Skeletons of some kind of leaf, I've had this little treasure for several years, not sure what it is or where I got it any more. But it is oh so cool.

All but the last shot were taken with my 36mm extension tube, the last one I wanted to step back just a bit so you could see what the entire thing looked like, it's taken with a 22mm extension tube.

Today is the last day of the Holiday Shop Hop 2011

Now Hop on over to Studio Waterstone and take a look at all the other Macro wonders!

Kristi

Holiday Shop Hop 2011

2011-12-02T10:48:00.001-08:00

Today is the first day of the Holiday Shop Hop 2011 hosted by Shel of MiShel Designs

This weekend only, be sure to check out each artist and find out what special something

they've created just for you or your loved one!

I'm happy to offer 10% off in both my ETSY and ARTFIRE shops

Use the coupon code THANKYOU during check out on Etsy

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Receive an automatic 10% off on Artfire

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Source: Uploaded by user via Kristi on Pinterest

A Bead A Day

Blackbeary Mountain

Blue Pearls Handcrafted Goods

Chic and Frog

Crafty Hope

Source: camillaathome.blogspot.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Dragonfly Dreamers
Etania Gems

ExPostFacto Jewelry

Fangdangles

GreenBead Designs

Handcrafted Serenity Jewelry Designs

Happy and Healthy Magnetic Jewelry

Holly Westfall / Silver Rose Designs

Just A Tish

Just Mare Pottery

Keefer Style Creations

Kabs Creative Concepts

Klassy Joolz

Source: bhg.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Kristi Bowman Design
Lilly Rose Jewelry Designs

Little Rocks

Melinda Orr Designs

MiShel Designs

My Life Under the Bus

Olive Branch Organics

Pine Ridge Treasures

Pink Poppy Studio

Source: yournestdesign.blogspot.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Rosebud’s Lampwork Beads

Wire Worked Handcrafted Jewelry

Source: etsy.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Holiday Shop Hop 2011

2011-12-01T09:38:00.001-08:00

Hosted by the lovely and talented Shel of MiShel Designs

Come Hop along with us this weekend!

And don't forget, there is still time to enter to win these beautiful
Copper and Jade Earrings you see below.

FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING

through Dec 4th
Use Coupon Code

EMCFreeShip at checkout on Etsy

Free shipping on Artfire, no coupon required

Don't miss my GIVEAWAY

Go HERE to enter for your chance to win these earrings!

And check out all the other wonderful Artisans with more Giveaways and Sales

Kristi

BTW Paper

2011-11-30T04:56:00.001-08:00

Today it's not so much about beads it's about paper. I'm down to my last little handmade envelope that I package my components in so this morning I need to cut and fold as many as I can before I head off to work. I love paper, there are some absolutely gorgeous papers out there these days.
Not the best picture, my battery ran out after only one shot this morning so this was it!

I just received a little Sizzix embossing machine yesterday,
I'll be playing with it and experimenting with some new little additions to my packaging.

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And now for a reminder about my Giveaway and Free Shipping

FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING

through Dec 3rd

Use Coupon Code

EMCFreeShip at checkout on Etsy

Free shipping on Artfire, no coupon required

Don't miss my GIVEAWAY

Go HERE to enter for your chance to win these earrings!

And check out all the other wonderful Artisans with more Giveaways and Sales

Kristi

I Heart Macro

2011-11-26T15:31:00.001-08:00

Extreme close ups of some of the items I take photos of my jewelry and components on.

Old pieces of bark and wood, lichen and moss.

Now that I've shared my Macro I have to make sure everybody knows about my sale and giveaway!

FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING

through Dec 3rd

Use Coupon Code

EMCFreeShip at checkout on Etsy

Free shipping on Artfire, no coupon required

Don't miss my GIVEAWAY

Go HERE to enter for your chance to win these earrings!

And check out all the other wonderful Artisans with more Giveaways and Sales

Kristi

New Earrings, Components and Free Shipping

2011-11-26T11:00:00.001-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87130853/turquoise-drop-and-lampwork-earrings

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87131700/handmade-copper-round-embossed-snowflake

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87132312/handmade-copper-point-shaped-leaf-pair

FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING

through Dec 3rd

Use Coupon Code

EMCFreeShip at checkout on Etsy

Free shipping on Artfire, no coupon required

Don't miss my GIVEAWAY

Go HERE to enter for your chance to win these earrings!

And check out all the other wonderful Artisans with more Giveaways and Sales

Kristi

Giveaway and Free Shipping

2011-11-24T16:25:00.001-08:00

I'm still full of Turkey and Stuffin and Taters and Pumpkin Pie oh my...

that means today is Black Friday.

The actual official beginning of the Christmas shopping season,

we'll just ignore the fact that it's been going on for the last month.

First of all I'm giving away this pair of earrings.

These earrings include some of my Copper Components and gorgeous

Pink Jade Briolettes I picked up in Puerto Vallarta last year.

The bright pink sets off the copper beautifully.

Lots of ways to enter!!

Comments, blogging, facebooking, tweeting etc gives you entries in to the drawing for these earrings.

Please be sure to let me know all that you have done to enter and please be sure I can contact you.

The best way to be sure of that is to leave your contact email in your comment.

I'm also giving free domestic shipping through December 3rd In both my Etsy and Artfire Shops.

I'm joining with many of my Etsy Metal Clay Team members using free shipping,

check out each shop to see who is participating.

Please use the coupon code EMCFREESHIP on Etsy

and automatically receive free shipping on Artfire.

Happy Thanksgiving Eye Candy

2011-11-24T06:09:00.001-08:00

Nothing to do with Turkeys or Pumpkin Pie, just a bunch of eye candy I want to share.

A HUGE Thank You to all of you for a wonderful year!

Source: mitzismiscellany.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Source: theryecatcher.tumblr.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Source: womenbeforeus.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Source: cuteoverload.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Source: thefancy.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Source: carolynsshadegardens.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Source: rhythmandritual.wordpress.com via Kristi on Pinterest

SueBeads Headpin Challenge Reveal

2011-11-22T11:57:00.001-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87300570/handmade-glass-flower-headpin-and

I got these wonderful Glass Headpins fro SueBeads

I paired them up with Lampwork Glass beads from NaOsGlass

wrapped a bunch of purple, pink and turquoise beads between and topped with a copper bead cap.

They are so colorful and fun like a party hanging from your ears!

Thank you so much Sue for letting me participate, I had alot of fun creating with your wonderful headpins!

And now for a reminder about my Giveaway and Free Shipping

FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING

through Dec 3rd

Use Coupon Code

EMCFreeShip at checkout on Etsy

Free shipping on Artfire, no coupon required

Don't miss my GIVEAWAY

Go HERE to enter for your chance to win these earrings!

And check out all the other wonderful Artisans with more Giveaways and Sales

Kristi

New Earrings in my Artfire shop

2011-11-22T11:35:00.001-08:00

Fire Opal and Lampwork Ruffle Earrings

I love the combination of the bright Firey Orange of the Fire Opal and

Turquoise shades of the Little Ruffle Lampwork Beads by Meital.

Imperial and Picture Jasper Earrings

I've combined these 2 types of Jasper before, they are a match made in heaven.bright Teal Blue of the Imperial Jasper and the Earthy Neutrals of Picture Jasper. Again I connected these with Tiny Czech glass beads and copper.

Thanks for joining me!

Kristi

Casual Chic

2011-11-22T06:54:00.001-08:00

I saw this sweater from Anthropology and instantly fell in love with it.

It inspired me to create these earrings.

They are available HERE in my Etsy Shop.

Source: anthropologie.com via Kristi on Pinterest

And a chunky sweater like this
screams for an awesome pair of boots and some shabby jeans
don't ya think?

Source: nectarclothing.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Kristi Bowman blogs at http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/

and her work can be found at her Etsy and Artfire shops.

This is my contribution to the Earrings Everyday Blog.

Kristi

My Favorite New Component Designs

2011-11-20T08:39:00.001-08:00

Dotty Flower

Double Textured Leaves

6 Sided Snowflake with 2 holes

Round Snowflake

Ammonite Coptic Cross

I hope you love them too!

Kristi

I Heart Macro - Frost

2011-11-19T10:13:00.001-08:00

Amazing frost edging the leaves of my rose bush.

This is the Rose I've featured in several of my previous I Heart Macro posts

that has valiantly tried to bloom as the weather has gotten colder and colder.

It was almost able to fully open the last couple of days

and then got quite a load of frost on it overnight

and I took what may be the last picture I'll be able to take of it.

Isn't it gorgeous!

Check out the other Close Ups at Studio Waterstone

Kristi

BTW

2011-11-16T04:49:00.001-08:00

Today I'm showing the most recent Copper components I've created,

I know it's such a surprise huh?! :)

The torch is being very good to me, these photos really don't capture the colors well. I need more natural light. I think I'm going to take most of this to work today and take photos in the middle of the day, if we get any good daylight. I've heard today is not a good day for daylight but you never know.

These will be listed by the weekend if not sooner.

Check out what the other Artisans have on their Bead Table today.
BTW on Flickr

Kristi

Virtual Craft Show - 7 days of Heaven!!!

2011-11-15T17:08:00.001-08:00

70 Artists displaying their Beautiful Creations
PLUS
Giveaways and Discounts galor!

If there ever was a good time to get your Christmas Shopping done this is it!

DO NOT MISS THIS AMAZING EVENT!!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday
all rolled in to one amazing weekend!

I'm doing my best to get lots and lots of new and favorite items stocked in my shops.

Take a look and mark your favorites

or fill your cart and wait for the big day and be the first to snag your favorites!

KristiBowmanDesign.Etsy

KristiBowmanDesign.Artfire

See you then!!!

Kristi

Look what I got

2011-11-15T04:51:00.001-08:00

I haven't received them yet but I know I'll love them!

Bead Stones, glass beads that look like stones. I can't wait to get my hands on these!!

Flower bells, I've never seen anything like these before, I'm gonna have fun creating with them!

Pink Discs, I love that the ruffle is only on one side of these discs. I got a set in blue as well.

These are all from a lovely lady in Israel!

Angela is a wonderful seller, take a look at her shop.

Angela Sermoneta Lampwork

Kristi

Flowers and more Flowers

2011-11-14T15:31:00.001-08:00

It's been a busy "day off".

This is the batch of copper I have ready to put in the kiln,

almost all of it is new, several new flower shapes and textures and some new leaves!

My handy hubby made these boxes for me to keep my earrings in.

Typically I keep them on the shutters I use as displays at shows,

but using them at home they takes up so much space,

I've been searching for some vintage boxes but couldn't seem to find anything that fit my needs.

They are perfect, well almost, I need to antique them somehow so they are not so pretty and new.

Kristi

I Heart Macro Snakeskin

2011-11-12T14:39:00.001-08:00

Copper Snakeskin Component

Sea Urchin

Beautiful Rose trying so hard to bloom, but it's so cold and wet.
It's taken it a several weeks to open this far,
I shared the bud in a previous I Heart Macro.

Check out the other wonderful Macro shots at Studio Waterstone.

Bold Copper Components

2011-11-12T10:20:00.001-08:00

Large Sea Urchin Free Form Pendant

Large Freeform Sea Urchin Pendant, a happy accident.

I was rolling out the clay to make little flowers

and this Freeform Pendant just screamed at me, so I went with it.

Heart Flower Drop

I've made drops in this texture before but I extended and re-shaped these a bit.

Very elegant!

Now for a couple of not so bold choices

Tiny Sea Urchin Flowers

Scroll Diamond shape pair

Thank you!

Kristi

Earrings Everyday

2011-11-11T05:20:00.000-08:00

Those of you familiar with me know Ammonite is one of my favorite things!!!

I'm always trying to find new designs to create with it and these Copper Ovals are definitely new for me.

Look at those cute little center spirals and the shimmer of the copper paired with the soft swirling blues of the lampwork glass beads and Sea Urchin Bead Caps. They are available HERE in my Etsy Shop.

I think they would add some bling to this casual outfit!

Source: polyvore.com via Danielle on Pinterest

Kristi Bowman blogs at http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/

and creates components and jewelry available at http://kristibowmandesign.etsy.com/

See the original post on Earrings Everyday

New Earrings

2011-11-07T15:14:00.000-08:00

Mondays are now a regular day off for me from my full time job.

My goal is not only to make lots of components but also take at least part of the day to create jewelry. Today I have created 2 new pair of earrings.

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/4020868

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85587779/handmade-copper-scroll-diamond-and

Thanks for taking a look!

Kristi

Zoopa!!!

2011-11-06T05:10:00.000-08:00

One of my all time favorite soups is the Zoopa Toscana you will find at Olive Garden.

One of my co-workers found the recipe but of course I modified it and I think it's even better.

I've made it twice and shared it and everybody agrees!!

My version is even heartier than the original with a nice little kick of heat!

More of the goods and less liquid!

It's so good I just have to share my revised recipe.

2 b ground Italian Sausage (I used 1lb hot and l lb mild)
1 tsp crushed red pepper
2 large diced white or yellow onion
half lb bacon
2 heaping tbsp garlic puree
1 qt chicken broth
4 cubes of chicken bouillon
2 cups heavy cream
about 2-3 large russet potatoes
1/2 to 1 bunch of kale

Saute Italian Sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat.
Saute bacon, onions and garlic over low to medium heat for approximately 15 min. or until onions are soft.
Add chicken stock and bouillon cubes and heat until it starts to boil.
Add sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.
Add heavy cream and cook until thoroughly heated.
star in sausage and kale, let all heat through and serve.

I am not a very precise cook, I probably didn't do this exactly in the order listed above, you just can't go wrong with this one. The first time I made it I put it all in a crock pot and it cooked for a couple of hours and it was still delish! It creates almost more of a stew than a soup, you can certain add more water or chicken broth to your taste and you can easily cut the recipe in half. This will make about 15 servings and creates yummy leftovers!

Here is the Original Recipe I adapted for my recipe above.

I also made these super yummy and super easy Mini Garlic Muffins!! A perfect compliment to the soup!

I wish I had pictures but I was cooking for company last night and didn't have a chance to photogragh any of the process. The muffins are all gone and 4 of us put quite a dent in the soup! I'm sure my husband and I will finish it off today!

ENJOY and please let me know if you make it!

Kristi

I Heart Macro Christmas Cactus part 2

2011-11-05T17:42:00.000-07:00

Last week I shared Macro photos of my Pink Christmas Cactus,

this white one barely had any buds, now it's already got more fully open flowers than the pink one.

The first shot (above) I had to come at it from underneath to see all the beauty that's almost totally hidden from view when standing.

GORGEOUS!!

Lots of gorgeousness from this angle too!

And this...

Below is the Pink plant with a few fully open blooms,

next week it's gonna be a stunner!

Join the other Macro Maniacs at Studio Waterstone!

Kristi

New Copper Components

2011-11-05T11:26:00.000-07:00

I've been so quiet this week, I think this is the first time in awhile I haven't posted all week. I've been very busy catching up after last weeks sale, it took me all week. A nice problem to have.

Here's a new Coptic Cross pair, this texture is amazing paired with this shape.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85408935/handmade-flower-burst-copper-coptic

I made a pair of earrings with the components below

that sold quickly during last weeks sale so I thought I'd make some available to you!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85409350/handmade-copper-embossed-paisley-flower

That's it for now, short and sweet!

Kristi

Etsy Rain Handmade Holiday Show

2011-10-30T10:22:00.000-07:00

It's that time again for the

Etsy Rain Handmade Holiday Show!!!

I won't be participating this year but you can be sure there are lots of

awesome Handmade items of all kinds to be found.

Can you say

Christmas Shopping!!!

If you're in the Seattle area don't miss this one!

Kristi

I Heart Macro

2011-10-29T17:29:00.000-07:00

A sure sign in our home that summer is gone and fall is in full swing,

the Christmas Cactus is just about to bloom.

This vivid pink is one of my favorites!

We have a white one but the buds are still too small to really photogragh.

Next week I bet I'll get some photos of the white one.

This shot is almost identical to the next, but the focus is on the bud in the front.

The focus on the buds in the back this time,

hard to choose a favorite but I lean towards this one for some reason.

Perfection!

Join the other Macro Lovers at Studio Waterstone

Kristi

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We have a WINNER!!!

2011-10-29T05:23:00.000-07:00

What a whirlwind week it's been!!

I thought I was somewhat prepared for this sale but you all proved me wrong.

Only about half of what I sold was already made,

I went in to pre-order mode on many items early on the second day.

I'm feverishly working on creating many many many special and pre-orders.

I so appreciate your patience and hope to have most everything in the mail on Monday.

Thank you so much to all who entered the giveaway and supported me by purchasing from my shop/s. As always I thank those who support me every day, it is appreciated more than you know!!

Without further babbling on the winner of the

Lampwork and Copper Ammonite earrings

is...

Janet Bocciardi

she said

"I've been drooling over this pair for awhile now Kristi! Hope I win!!!!"

Well you won Janet!!!

WOOHOO, congratulations!!!

Kristi

Earrings Everyday

2011-10-27T19:00:00.000-07:00

Some of you may know that the lovely Heather Powers

put out a call to contribute to her new blog

Earrings Everyday.

I was really nervous to enter but I did it, it's quite far out of my comfort zone.

The earring part I'm ok with, being responsible for writing on another blog,

not just my own where I can ramble and be goofy all I want, is pretty scary.

But I wanted to step out and do something different and challenging

and I was lucky enough to be chosen,

along with my crazy and super creative friend Keirsten Giles.

Look for my post twice a month where I'll share earrings made with

handmade components from amazing artists.

And of course I'll often share earrings where the main focal pieces

are some of my own Precious Metal Clay components

again often paired with other amazing handmade work.

I'm always trying to find awesome and unusual handmade components,

I think this opportunity will only make me look even harder.

Don't forget, one more day of sales and a GIVEAWAY

Click

HERE

to enter

and

check out the other artists participating.

Kristi

Melinda Orr Metal & Clay Jewelry Designs: Just a reminder that our Artist Sale is going strong...quick links below!

2011-10-27T07:03:00.000-07:00

Melinda Orr Metal & Clay Jewelry Designs: Just a reminder that our Artist Sale is going strong...quick links below!

Early Bird Designer Sale and Giveaway

2011-10-25T06:15:00.000-07:00

Wednesday Oct. 26 Through Friday Oct. 28:

Huge Handmade Component Sale from 10 Artists!

And $550 in Giveaways!

Each designer is offering a free gift with purchase & discount

this Wed-Fri ~ Many of these designers rarely offer sales ~ A great opportunity!

Don't miss it!

Here are the artists, the sale and gifts they are offering:

Click on the pictures above to visit their stores!

Be sure to visit each of their blogs ~ We have some new additions so be sure to

FOLLOW AND COMMENT TO BE ENTERED TO WIN!

1. Melinda Orr Designs ~ 15% off entire store (Use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)
Free gift ~ a sampling of copper ear wires, rivets, textured charms and copper cleaning pad~
Visit her blog to comment to win

2. Kristi Bowman Designs ~ 15% off entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)
Also 15% off her Artfire store
Visit her blog to comment to win

3. Marla's Mud ~ 25% off entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD25)
Free gift ~ Goodie bag $20 with $50 purchase & goodie bag & free shipping over $75
Visit her blog to comment to win

4. SKYE JEWELS ~ 10% off entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD10)
Free Gift ~ surprise!
Visit her blog to comment to win

5. Sue Beads ~ 15% off entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)
Free Gift ~ Free pair of handcrafted ear wires in brass or copper with earring pairs
Visit her blog to comment to win

6. Starry Road Studio ~15% off entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)
Free Gift ~ Free ceramic charm for orders over $25
Visit her blog to comment to win

7. Staci Louise ~ 15% off entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)
Free Gift ~ surprise bead mix
Visit her blog to comment to win

8. Marsha Neal Studio ~ 20% off entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD20)
Special Gift ~ orders over $100 (after discount) receive a $15 gift certificate
Every item purchased during the sale gets you entered to win a $50 gift certificate
Extra $50 gift certificate to blog commentors ~
Visit her blog to comment to win

9. Fired Up Ladies ~ 25% off entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD25)
Free Gift ~ A surprise bead with your order
Special Gift ~ To the first 5 that spend over $50 an additional $20 gift certificate
Visit her blog to comment to win

10. Lisa Peters Art ~ 20% off entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD20)
Free Gift ~ Surprise bead or button with your order
Visit her blog to comment to win

Earring Palooza!!

2011-10-24T07:29:00.000-07:00

I'm so busy creating components I don't often take enough time out to create jewelry.

I love using other artists glass and ceramic creations combined with my own,

I also love combing the work of other artists without including my own.

There's so much amazing stuff out there!!

Yesterday I decided I was going to focus mainly on creating earrings,

I had so much fun and I'm tickled with the results.

I had so much fun I might try to create a few today

in between making another batch of components.

Copper Lace Drops and itsy bitsy Turquoise and Raku lampwork beads by Meital
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84490776/handmade-copper-lace-drop-and-lampwork

Copper Flower rounds and super cool Lampwork by Lara Lutrick
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84484413/handmade-copper-round-flower-and

Copper drops and vivid blue Lampwork Headpins by HavanaBeads
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84474815/copper-drop-and-lampwork-earrings

Copper Tribal Paisley Rectangles and more awesome Lara Lutrick beads
with Snakeskin Copper beadcaps and enamel headpins.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84474661/copper-tribal-paisley-rectangle-and

More Copper Drops, a little more slender on these, beautiful Heart Flower texture
with itsy bitsy lampwork beads in Pomegranate by Meital

Oh! Sullivan Porcelain free form beads with Raindrop Lampwork Headpins by HavanaBeads
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3963165

Don't forget to enter to win a gorgeous pair of earrings

CLICK HERE

To Enter

Kristi

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One week from Today

2011-10-23T09:50:00.000-07:00

October 26th-29th
15% off in both my Etsy and Artfire shops.

Use the coupon code EARLYBIRD15 in Etsy to receive 15% off,

items in Artfire will already be reduced 15%.

Don't forget to enter to win these Earrings, click HERE to enter

Check out Melinda Orr's blog for more information and a huge giveaway!

I messed up on my dates and thought the sale started today,
so you have a whole week to enter for the earring giveaway
and come back next week for the sale!! Don't worry I'll remind you!

Kristi

Earlybird Sale and Giveaway

2011-10-23T09:40:00.000-07:00

Just in case you haven't heard, there's an Early Bird sale and giveaway coming!!

October 26th through 28th!!

Here's a list of all the participants,

check them all out to see what sort of discounts and giveaway they are doing!

Melinda Orr ~

Melinda Orr Designs http://orrtec.blogspot.com/2011/10/550-giveaway-and-huge-handmade-sale-you.html

Karen Totten ~

Starry Road Studio http://starryroadstudio.blogspot.com/2011/10/early-bird-sale-and-giveaway.html?showComment=1319109142782#c6399968900460787172

Kristi Bowman~ (that's me!)

Kristi Bowman Design http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/10/sale-and-giveaway.html
Marla James ~

Marla's Mud Moments http://marlasmudmoments.blogspot.com/2011/10/please-join-in-our-huge-sale-and.html

Susan Kennedy ~

Sue Beads http://suebeads.blogspot.com/2011/10/this-is-big.html

Marie~Noel Voyer Cramp ~

Skye Jewels http://skyejewels.blogspot.com/2011/10/early-bird-designer-sale-and-giveaway.html

Staci Louise Klinger Smith ~

Staci Louise Originals and Artisan Accents http://stacilouise.blogspot.com/2011/10/huge-giveaway-and-group-sale.html

Marsha Neal

Marsha Neal Studio http://marshanealstudio.blogspot.com/2011/10/early-bird-designer-sale-and-giveaway.html

Kristi

I Heart Macro

2011-10-23T09:13:00.000-07:00

It's officially Fall and we really have some new moss growth, it never goes away really,

especially in the cool and wet summer we just came out of but I can see it's growing more now.

I love it!

Lucky to still have some Roses doing their best to bloom!!

Check out the other Macro Lovers at Studio Waterstone.

Kristi

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2011-10-22T04:25:00.000-07:00

For those of you who may not know a QR Code is like a bar code,
it's super easy to get and you can attach any URL to it that you want.
I didn't realize how easy until I made one of my own.
You scan it with an app on your smart phone
and this one will take you right to my Etsy Shop. Cool huh!!

I got this one for free, and super easy at

Is this going to help my business? Who knows.

I might add it to some of my print advertisement and experiment a little to find out.

I've added a widget to the right margin of this blog so far,

that one is clickable too.

But no doubt it's a fun little techy thing, huh?

More fun stuff....

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HERE

to enter my give away and read about an upcoming giveaway

and sale

including many other artisans!

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HERE

To subscribe to my newsletter!

That's all the fun for today, thanks for playing!

Krtisti

Sale and Giveaway!!!

2011-10-18T05:12:00.000-07:00

Wednesday October 26th through Friday October 28th

shop at both my

Etsy and Artfire

shops for a 15% off sale,

everything including components and finished jewelry!!

AND

I'll be giving away my Bead Soup Earrings to one lucky winner!!

To enter leave a comment, for extra entries share on your
blog, Facebook and/or Twitter
and leave another comment.
I'll also give another entry to
anybody who orders from either my

Etsy or Artfire shops.

Check out Melinda Orr's blog

to see the other artisans participating in this sale

and another giveaway

Coupon code for 15% off in my Etsy shop is EARLYBIRD15

you will automatically receive 15% off in my Artfire shop

Thanks for playing!

Kristi