Hello All,

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!!!

Hoping that 2010 brings you ALL that is good and that ALL of your dreams come to be! Don't know about you, but I'm real ready for something GOOD to come along... will be back a little later with a bead update.

Until then, take good care!

Bye, bye for now, Gracie :)

HELLO! HELLO!

For the past month and a half I have been unable to access my GRACIEBEADS blog... it had simply disappeared and became lost in cyberspace somewhere... somehow! I am SO pleased (exhilarated to be honest) to find it again! Phew! I have missed you all!

I have a few of my bead collections up for auction on ebay... these have from one to six days left in ebay and since I could not find my blog, to update it, is why there is so little time left on some of these bead collections in ebay... sorry about that, but it was something beyond my control... if you'd like to take a look at these bead collections up on ebay, simply click on these bead collections' titles (below) and be taken directly to their ebay auctions...

LAMPWORK HAT & LAPEL PIN ::: A handmade artisan lampwork glass bead HAT PIN or LAPEL PIN in hues of turquoise, lime and robin egg blue... this pin is accented with faceted glass beads and gorgeous BALI silver beads... it has a little 'danglie' that swings when you move, hanging from the top of it, with a little tiny BALI flower charm/trinket at the end of it... this Hat Pin/Lapel Pin measures approximately 6 inches long and has a protective cap at the end of the pin so you won't get 'poked' (please see picture to the right for a visual of this cap)... the largest handmade lampwork bead in this jewelry creation measures approximately 17mm x 20mm... what a great addition to your fun and playful jewelry collection.





FOREST GATHERING ::: A collection of my handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my REDWOOD design... my favorite beads to create!... these beads were done in rich, earthy glass colors of redwood bark browns on a backdrop of sage greens, golden honey and dark browns... these beautiful, Soul soothing colors of Mother Nature are great for the Winter months ahead, but will also work ALL year round.

This particular gathering of my REDWOOD beads are all matching in design (or as close as I could get them, that is)... sometimes in my Redwood collections, I add some transparent beads and/or beads with different, "out of the ordinary" designs, but not this time... this time it was intentional and planned that these beads all matched. :o)

There are 17 beads in this collection... to start is a focal/centerpiece bead that measures about 24mm x 24¾mm... with ten (10) smaller lentil shapes that measure about 18½mm to 20mm... and three (3) matching pair of round beads created with matching earrings and/or "danglies" in mind that measure about 8mm x 11mm to 9mm x 11¾mm... all of these beads are decorated all the way around and have been ever so gently etched to a satin matte finish... these beads were then temporarily strung on cording and this strand of beads measures about 10 inches long... the start of a stunning necklace or a few cool bracelets... all with matching earrings and/or "danglies", of course. :)





MOCHA TRIO ::: A trio (3) collection of my handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in the colors of mocha and pale champagne.

There are 5 beads in this collection... there are three (3) lentil shaped beads that all measure about 19½mm... with a matching pair of round beads that were created with earrings in mind that measure about 7mm x 10mm... these beads are all decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on organza ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 2½ inches long and were created with a bracelet and matching earrings in mind.





WINTER RAKU ::: A collection of my handmade artisan lampwork glass beads, intricately decorated in the beautiful colors of rainbow Raku in lavenders, purples, golden straw, greens and blues... great colors for Winter! These beads were created with a bracelet in mind.

There are 8 beads in this collection... these are all lentil shaped beads that all measure about 19mm... these beads are all intricately decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on cording... this strand of beads measures about 5¾ inches long... add some of your favorite accent beads and a cool clasp and you will have a fun and class-act bracelet.






Hoping all has been well with all of you... and I am so, so glad to have found my blog again! I missed it and wondered where the heck it had gone! he-he

Take good care and I send you all heartfelt wishes for very HAPPY HOLIDAYS, filled with PEACE, LOVE & HAPPINESS and a 2010 that brings you ALL that is good... we are due for some good things to come our way! I am so ready for something really good to happen!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

G'nite and take good care, Gracie :)

Hi everyone,

Since it is already really Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend!

I have added a couple new auctions to ebay... simply click on the bead collection's title and be taken right to its auction in ebay...

PLUM PERFECT ::: A collection of my handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in PERFECT colors for the upcoming Wintertime months - pale and deep plum colors, along with rich honey and sandy champagne... I had a bracelet and matching earrings in mind when I was creating these beads.

There are 14 beads in this auction... there are 10 lentil shaped beads that range in size from about 17mm to 19mm with two matching pair of plum and champagne colored round beads that were created for earrings... these smaller round shaded beads measure about 7mm x 10mm... all of these beads are decorated all the way around and have all been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon and this strand of beads measures just shy of 8½ inches long.

This is a 5 DAY auction.

PLUM PERFECT ::: A view of this bead collection...

PLUM PERFECT ::: A view of the other side of these beads...

PLUM PERFECT ::: A view of these beads in my hand...

REDWOOD MAGIC ::: Another collection of my favorite beads... a collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my favorite design to work in... REDWOOD MAGIC... in earthy and comforting colors of Mother Nature... redwood bark browns, sage greens, pale champagne and golden honey... two strands of beads here... one for a necklace and one for a matching bracelet and earrings... lots of beads for lots of fun! These are PERFECT colors for the Fall and Winter seasons.

You will receive ALL of the beads shown in these photos... and, of course, that there are two strands of beads here, one for a necklace and one for a bracelet are only my idea... you may have much better ideas for this bead collection. :)

There are 20 beads in this auction... I will start with the first strand of beads, shown in the first picture to the right, that shows both strands of beads in this auction... the first (top strand in picture) is a strand of beads that was created with a bracelet in mind... 5 lentil shaped beads ranging in size from about 18mm to 19mm with two pair of matching small round beads for earrings and/or danglies in mind... these small rounds measure about 7mm x 11mm... now, the second strand (bottom strand) in the picture of beads to the right are the necklace beads... to start is a lentil shaped focal bead that measures about 26mm x 26½mm... with 6 matching smaller lentil shapes measuring about 18¼mm to 19½mm... this strand also has two pair of matching small rounds that measure about 7mm x 10mm to 8mm x 11mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they have all been temporarily strung on satin ribbon and the strands measure as follows:

Bracelet Bead Strand = 4½ inches long
Necklace Bead Strand = 6½ inches long

REDWOOD MAGIC ::: A view of ALL of the beads in this two strand of bead auction...



REDWOOD MAGIC ::: A view of the 'necklace' bead strand...



REDWOOD MAGIC ::: A view of the 'bracelet' bead strand...



And as I mentioned in my item description for my REDWOOD MAGIC auction, using these beads as I proposed. with one strand as a necklace and the other as a matching bracelet with matching earrings and 'danglies' at your clasp, etc., was only a suggestion... you may have a much better idea!

Well, it's getting late and I better get some sleep!... hoping you are all off in dreamland having sweet, sweet dreams and hope your weekend ahead brings you ALL that you dream of.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Also, the Special I talked about adding, earlier this week, has not yet happened (sorry 'bout that), but will be coming VERY soon! So, please email me at graciebeads@yahoo.com should you wish to be added to my SPECIALS email notification list and I will send you an email once the SPECIAL is available... shouldn't be too long... honest. :)

Take good care and g'nite, Gracie

Hello!

Tonight I added a new 3 DAY auction in ebay... if you click on this bead collection's title, below, you will be taken directly to its auction in ebay.

WINTER RAKU ::: A collection of my handmade artisan lampwork glass beads created on a base bead of rainbow RAKU with lavenders, purples, champagne khakis, greens and blues... these cool hues remind me of the Winter season ahead and would be great as a bracelet with matching earrings.

There are 12 beads in this auction... there are 10 lentil shaped beads in this collection that range in size from approximately 18¾mm to just shy of 20mm... there is also a matching pair of small sized round shaped beads that were created with earrings in mind that measure about 8mm x 12mm... these beads have all been intricately decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 7½ inches long... these are great colors for Wintertime!

This is a 3 DAY auction.

WINTER RAKU ::: A view of this bead collection...



WINTER RAKU ::: A view of the other side of these beads...



WINTER RAKU ::: A close-up view of these beads...



WINTER RAKU ::: A view of these beads in my hand to give you a visual as to their size...



Take good care and thank you so much for stopping by!

G'nite, Gracie :)

Hello, hello,

Happy NOVEMBER!

I've been away from the torch for a week or so because while I was out taking a walk, I fell and went B-O-O-M on the sidewalk... the huge trees in this neighborhood had lifted the sidewalk and created about a 1 inch rise in part of the walkway (something for me to trip on) and down I went! Obviously, Gracie the Graceful, I am not! (ha ha) I was VERY lucky, though, and did not break any bones or teeth... just banged myself up pretty good... I am finally back behind the torch, thank goodness... I really have missed making my beads!

My first collection of beads that I have made, since my little accident, are some of my favorites to make (love these colors so much), created in my REDWOOD design... and... tonight I have added a new auction of my REDWOOD beads to ebay... please click on this auction's title (below) and you will be taken directly to its auction in ebay...

RETURN OF THE REDWOODS ::: A collection of my handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my favorite design to work in... REDWOODS... in a mix of the gentle, subtle and soothing colors of nature... sage greens, redwood bark browns, pale champagne and golden honey.

There are 17 beads in this auction... to start this collection is a lentil shaped focal/centerpiece bead that measures approximately 23¼mm x 24½mm... to accompany this are 10 smaller sized lentil shaped beads ranging in size from about 18¼mm to 19½mm... and... there are also 3 pair of small round shaped beads that were created with earrings and/or 'danglies' at your clasp in mind... these smaller rounds measure about 9mm x 11½mm to 8¾mm x 12½mm... all of these beads have been gently etched to a satin matte finish and have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon... this strand of beads measures just shy of 10 inches long... a perfect start for some beautiful bracelets or a lovely necklace, both with matching earrings... or, perhaps, a great start for making those loving gifts for the Holidays?

RETURN OF THE REDWOODS ::: A view of this collection of beads...

RETURN OF THE REDWOODS ::: A view of the other side of these beads...

RETURN OF THE REDWOODS ::: A view of them in my hand to give you a visual reference to their size...



Hoping all is well with all of you and thanks so much for stopping by.

I will have a SPECIAL coming up this week on my web site. If you are on my SPECIALS email notification list, I will send you an email when it is up for sale. Should you wish to be added to my SPECIALS email notification list, please email me at graciebeads@yahoo.com and I will gladly add your name to my list.

Take good care and be careful if you are out taking a walk... it can be treacherous if one is not paying attention and keeping an eye on what is right under their feet! Yikes! Don't think this will ever happen to me again. I am practicing watching where I'm going (and what is under my feet!)... and plan to make that a permanent habit! (ha ha)

G'nite and sweetdreams to all, Gracie :)

Hello, hello all,

I have a new collection of beads up on ebay... please just click on this bead collection's title below and be taken directly to its ebay auction... this is a 3 DAY auction...

EARTHY, RICH & RUST ::: A collection of my handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in the colors and hues of earthy and rich, rust and brown tones, along with pale opaque champagne designs... again, I had a bracelet in mind while I was creating these beads... this lentil shape is so comfortable to wear on your wrist and these colors are great for the year round... right now, even though they are a couple months in the future, the Christmas Holidays come to mind for these beads... but when I think ahead to Spring and Summertime, that works, too. :)

There are 7 beads in this auction... these are all lentil shaped beads and these 7 beads range in size from about 19½ to 20¾mm... these beads have all been intricately decorated on both sides... they were then meticulously cleaned of bead release and temporarily strung on cording... this strand of beads measures just shy of 5¼ inches long.

EARTHY, RICH & RUST ::: A close-up view of this collection of beads...



EARTHY, RICH & RUST ::: Another view of these beads...



EARTHY, RICH & RUST ::: A view of these beads in my hand to give you a visual as to their size...



Take good care and thanks so much for stopping by to take a look!

G'nite, Gracie

G'evening all,

I added a new 3 DAY auction, but did not get in here until now to update my blog... there are about 24 hours left on this auction (sorry about not getting here sooner to update and let you know I had added this new auction)... please click on this bead collection's title below and be taken directly to its ebay auction...

GATHERING OF THE REDWOODS ::: Rarely, do we come across a single REDWOOD tree, standing alone, when we are out in the forest hiking and exploring... but rather we will come upon a gathering of many of these majestic beauties, surrounding one another... this collection of beads is to celebrate these special sightings of the GATHERINGS of these gorgeous trees when we are out in Mother Nature.

Here is a collection of my handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my favorite beads to make... my REDWOOD design... these beads start with a background of earthy sage greens, topaz browns and golden rusts, which are then decorated with redwood-bark browns and deep, rich brown decorations on both sides of these beads.

There are 17 beads in this auction... a lentil shaped focal/centerpiece bead that measures about 23½mm x 25mm with 10 matching smaller sized lentil shaped beads that range in size from about 18½mm to 20¾mm... also included are 3 matching pair of smaller sized beads, one pair are tube shaped and 2 pair are rounds... these smaller sized beads were created with earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind... all of these beads, as I mentioned above, are decorated on both sides... and they have all been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they have been strung on satin ribbon and this strand of beads measures approximately 10¼ inches long.

GATHERING OF THE REDWOODS ::: A photograph of this bead collection...



GATHERING OF THE REDWOODS ::: A view of the other side of these beads...



GATHERING OF THE REDWOODS ::: An image of GATHERING OF THE REDWOODS in my hand to give you a visual reference to their size...



That's about it for now... I will have another new auction tomorrow night... so will be back to update soon.

Take good care, Gracie