You Walked In

You walked in and I said hello, you did your do and I did mine. Suddenly you needed my help and apologised for disturbing me. Disturbing me!!! Oh no that thought did not even cross my mind.

To assist you, the pleasure is always mine. Whenever I get the opportunity to I'm in my glee, because expressing myself creatively has always been a passion to me.

Before you left you thanked me for my help on a previous visit. I appreciated your gratitude and smiled. Initially I did not remember helping you the way you expressed I did. You walked out and in my mind I'm thinking that the art is growing because it only takes a spark to keep that creative stream flowing.

You Inspire Me

Many people come into the store to shop, some come for inspiration, others come for both. Whatever the reason, many express that they get great ideas by either visiting the store or the website http://www.beadfx.com/inspirations/inspirations.php .

But I'll tell you this you inspire me too. I see some of the best jewellery, the most pleasant people, fashion - what's hot,  what's new and the lot. All of this and more allows me the opportunity to continiously live my passion.

Thank you for being an inspiration.

First Impressions Don't Always Last!

Every time he came in he always looked so serious - his face looked grumpy. But there seemed to be a softer side to him, because he would sometimes lean his head on his wife's shoulder when they came in to have lunch.

He smiled today and he laughed and yes a totally different side was displayed. That confirmed my disbelief in first impressions, because they don't always last.

In Front The Mirror

I stood in front the mirror and was just playing one evening and the end result was one of my favourite necklaces. I just opened the links of the chain and add a little bit of this and that. Some of the components were supposed to be turned into classes but to put the instructions together felt like a pain.

I decided that I can't teach them all, but sometimes  present pieces to inspire others to play too. A lovely lady whom I had the pleasure of teaching twice mentioned that she tried an "In Front the Mirror" necklace too and I felt really pleased. You'll be amazed with what you can create if you just play too - yeah just play with in front of the mirror.

Coiling Classes

Last year I started to experiment with the Coiling Gizmo because I felt the need to work more with wire. For a few years I had been designing and making pieces using various bead weaving techniques and out of that experience I developed a few patterns and classes.

The Coiling Gizmo classes were designed because of my own feelings - we constantly purchase items for whatever reasons and sometimes they are just there - in the packages, unused and in some cases dusty from years of negligence. So with that in mind are you looking for new, fanciful ways to work with wire? Do you have a Coiling Gizmo that’s just sitting there? Or do want to buy one and are a bit skeptical? Well come along and share in the Beady Arts Coiling Gizmo experience at Beadfx  Toronto : http://www.beadfx.com/classes/class-rae-beadedcoilsandlinks.jsp , http://www.beadfx.com/classes/class-rae-coilingtechniques1.jsp and at the Canadian Bead Oasis at the  Metro Toronto Convention Centre: http://oasisshows.com/Toronto/2011/AlmostSpring/classdetails.php?c=gizmo#gizmo .

I'm Still Coiling

Yeah I'm still playing with wire and still experimenting with the Coiling Gizmo.This evening I've yet another coiling class at Beadfx in Toronto and I'm as usual excited about sharing this technique with all who are willing to learn.
http://www.beadfx.com/classes/class-rae-beadedcoilsandlinks.jsp

We'll be stirring up those fun and exciting Aunty Gwen's Bead Soups at Beadfx to create a necklace using the Coiling Gizmo, 24 and 20 gauge Artistic wire glass beads and jump rings. Enjoy!!!!

January and new blog

Yeah it's January and a long time since my last blog. It feels like blog stop instead of a blog spot. I'm not going to make any excuses - I'm just taking it from here.

I had a great year last year, many great things happened, there very some sad times but I'm thankful for life. I'm celebrating another day of living - another day of LIFE!!!

Last year I started to work and teach at Beadfx in Toronto and I enjoyed this new chapter of my life. I'm thankful to God and all the people who made the beginning of this new journey possible. I'm looking forward to greater things to come for 2011 and beyond.

Thanks to everyone who have shared in the Beady Arts experience last year and I encourage you to continue to share in this experience that is " From the heart, by the hands and just for you."