~Lampwork Beads with Life~
Before the throne was a sea of glass, like crystal. Revelation 4:6a
As a Lampwork Glass (and Fashion) Artist, I aim for my work to reflect my appreciation of God's glorious creation. Beads (and Clothes) with Life, often depicting seasonal events in our country gardens, are available on Etsy and EBay, listed often and abundantly as they are created.
After 10 years of working mainly with Glass, I've opened a new shop called Doily Darlings at Etsy, for Clothing, fashioned from vintage Doilies and Tablecloths. Check it out for unique, comfortable and wearable Art.
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Proverbs 10.4
If you watch Foxnews , you may see Sarah Palin wearing this necklace. It was a gift for her faithful service to our Country, and she thanked me by wearing it on national primetime-what a Gal! She wears it with her Lime jacket. ;)
Jingle Bell Rock Show
I'm doing the Jingle Bell Rock Craft Show at Maplewood Middle School this Saturday from 9-6 in lieu of my regular Home Show. I have some new Woolie Flower Brooch Barrettes, some Doily Darlings, a couple linen Petticoats, and Beads galore. See you there!
Landscapes for Judi
Beads on Etsy Popular market where I sell most of my Beads...
Doily Darlings on Etsy Check here often for my latest Romantic Fashions...
Beads/Fashion on Ebay More Beads to bid on occasionally...
Our Homestead Pilgrims' Progress...Fall 2011 has arrived!
Lake Charles Tea Party A site to help you resist anti-Christian legislation...
My Blog on Indiepublic News updates, mostly latest work, inspiration...
Links Interesting sites...
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Art Quilts Soft paintings, which I used to do before Glass...
BeadCoach.com The site where I sell my advanced Lampwork Instruction Ebooks...
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Beads Some Samples of my Glasswork...
Photography by Jennifer Keith
2Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Here are a couple new Pieces from Vintage Doilies, and a Velvet Rose Brooch, my Christmas Newbie Creations, available in my new Etsy Shop. I'll get back to melting glass soon, but this textile sabbatical's sure delightful.
This Frock is available on Etsy if you hurry.=) Sold
ROSES & SUPPER 4-5-11
My fellow Etsian Melody has featured me in her Blog...take a peek, eh?
God has blessed the work of my hands as He promises to do, by showing my work here. I was very honored to be invited to this Gallery where Dale Chihuly shows, and 2 of 3 pieces have sold in the first week; I sent more.:) All Glory and Praise to God!
Ten Reasons to Buy Quality Lampwork Beads:
© copyright 2008, Helen Simon, www.helensharvest.com
1- It is original and unique art. No one else will own or wear it.
2- You can meet the artist in a cyber way thereby understanding your purchase. You can inquire about the inspiration. Most artists are delighted to talk about their work.
3- It will outlast quilts and even painted canvases, with proper care, perhaps for millennia. Ancient Roman and Egyptian beads are commonly available, even on Ebay.
4- Because of its longevity, it will enhance your portfolio, and provide inheritance for your heirs. What a lovely, thoughtful gift of art to your appreciative loved ones, especially in our insecure economy!
5- You can wear your art, expressing your daily mood, your ensemble often secondary to your Lampwork.:)
6- You can request custom work for a special occasion. Most artists are honored to help with special orders like weddings.
7- It is small, so easy to store with other precious treasures.
8- Your purchase will have inexpensive shipping because it is light.
9-Your unique Beads may inspire your original jewelry designs worthy of being published, winning contests and prizes.
10- It is FUN to buy, own, give, be inspired by, and wear.
Here is the quilt I made for the special exhibit in Houston at Quilt Show as a response to 9-11, bought by an anonymous collector there. Be comforted with prayers for peace in America, Friends! Rather than a day of service, let us annually make it a day of PRAYER for justice for the victims' families and all terrorized by that infamous day!