just playing with some of my beads...

Well, anyone who knows me .. knows I'm jewelry challenged! But I keep trying and working on that skill. I seem to have aquired enough elements to get a bit creative and when they are on sale I pick up a few things here and there. This bracelet was a challenge to me.. It took about 4 tries, but finally got it all together.. for me to wear... Below are a few close up views...

As far as beads being made right now? yes I have a few sets that need to be cleaned and pictures taken.. and posted.. trying to stock up.. for the holiday season coming up.. :-) Can't believe thanksgiving is next week.! have a wonderful week.. Diane

Beads of courage

Just a few pictures of the goodies heading to the Beads Of Courage program.. What it is this program? Well it is a program designed to support and help children coping with serious illness. The children use beads to tell their story, each bead has meaning to them and the milestones they have achieved in their journey of treatment. If you would like to read more about this wonderful program please check out their website here Beads Of Courage

Sorry for not the greatest pictures , I had already counted out and divided them up according to size and are all in their bags to be packaged up.....but it gives you an idea. Have a wonderful day.. Diane :-)

A little slide show of recent beads. Happy Fall...:-)

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Taking Pictures of beads(helpful links) Part 2

Taking Pictures of beads and jewelry great links to check out : part 2

I've been working at this and researching for several weeks now. I've finally come up with a system that works for me… I won't bore you with all the details of my trials and tribulations… I do want to share with you some wonderful links of information out there for you to visit. I found these links to be very helpful in learning and trying different things to photograph my beads. So if you are having difficulties or would just like to improve your photos of beads.. This is a great place to start… Part 3 will show my set up and what I do and I wouldn't have gotten there if it weren't for all these wonderful people who shared their information and tips before me.
Create a Pendant..
http://www.createapendant.com/photobox.htm

The Beading Gem journal...
http://www.beadinggem.com/2008/01/13-things-i-learnt-about-jewelry.html

For jewelry photography tips… check out Cindy Lietz web site..
http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/jewelry-photography-tips-etsy-cheap-homemade-lightbox-tutorial/187/

The Strobist blog.. For a 10.00 light box…
http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio.html

Table top Studio …
http://www.tabletopstudio.com/documents/glass_photography.htm

About .com
http://desktoppub.about.com/od/scanninggraphics/ss/lightbox.htm

And to purchase a light box kit from sportsman guide.. Check this out..
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=380974

Lori Green on wet canvas…
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/16432/483/page2.php

Improve your Glass, Bead & Jewelry Photographs by dale lynn on wet canvas
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/10237/214/

Beads by Baby
http://www.beadsbybabe.com/phototut.htm
http://www.beadsbybabe.com/photoedit1.htm