My Jewelry is on display ...

If you are in Illinois, please stop by Lake Villa District Library to see my latest Jewelry Designs and Lampwork beads on display ...
It is right at the entrance hall.

Hope you enjoy it :)

Mosaic Cards

 I love Fall and all the beautiful gifts she has to offer !

This season I 've experimented with leaves ... Mosaic Cards is one of the ways you can make this Holiday season more fun.

Learn how to make them here

Congress is about to take our copyrights on our work! You can take action right now

Have you heard of the Orphan Works Bill ?  It's not about the Orphan Children like many of you might think .....  I was surprised to hear that many of those in congress, who actually are voting for the bill  are thinking that's what it is ..... I know it's unacceptable!

In a few words.... the bill proposes all of the unsigned or unidentified artworks  to be considered Orphans, so that they can be used by anybody for any purpose without your consent ( and it lumps everything from your home photos, that you posted on the  web site to music, art, paintings, 3D designs -everything!!!)

You may think, ok I'll just sign everything, guess what not everything can be signed and stickers can be removed  - got the idea ? :)

Right now Copyright protects you as the owner of the artwork from being infringed upon, the bill as it is being proposed,  weakens the protection of those rights.
 
The good news, that we, as crafters, artists and designers can take action to stop the bill right now.

You can e-mail mambers of Judiciary Committee , that you want them to vote against  this bill. This is the most important step for all of us right now.
Use the link to send prepared letter to the representative, based on your zip code :

http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartne...ertid=11389061

To learn more about the bill itself  and to send a prepared e-mail letter, please log in to: www.OWOH.org


also See video of Joanne Fink and Brenda Pinnick regarding the Orphan Works Bill interviewed by Megan Araujo -host of When Creativity Knocks

http://www.whencreativityknocks.com/craft-and-hobby-episodes/videodirectlink-19.html

New Bracelet Designs in "Bead Unique"

There are 2 Bracelet designes published in this Summer issue of Bead Unique Magazine.

Upcoming Classes

Here is a preview of upcoming classes. To see the dates, time and description, please visit www.BeadKnots.com and scroll down once you are on the front page.

    Roman Goddess Cuff"               "Bee Hive Bracelet"            "Amethyst Pillows with Silver Discs Barcelet"

It was so great to meet everyone at the show - Thank you all for coming!
I will be posting all the bead patterns on the web site very soon.
Please, check under www.BeadKnots.com and click on "Beads" and then "Bead Kits".

All of the Bead Kits include instructions, beads and all components (clasp, findings, etc.) to complete the same exact project. You provide basic tools and thread - that's all.

Have a super creative day!

Spring Bead Bazaar this Sunday

See our incredible selection of Czech glass beads, Japanese Miyuki including  Delica, Rocailles, Magatama.
New Lampwork Beads including one of a kind pieces. 
Greek Leather Cord, Stretchiko and more exciting bead goodies.
  
Visit us  at  Spring Bead Bazaar


Sunday,  March 16 , 2008 


10:00 am - 5:00 pm


Location:
Hilton Garden Inn
1818 Maple Ave
Evanston, IL. 60201

Price of admission is $3.00. Receive $1.00 off with Admission Coupon.
Click here to Download an Admission Coupon