Maybeads ~ Where are They Now?

And now, it's time for another episode of Maybeads ~ Where are They Now?

Buttercup the cow bead has learned that the grass is greener on the other side - the other side of the world, that is! She traveled all the way to The Netherlands, and now calls this grass-filled silver bowl ring her home. Marjorie from M-ixes Jewelry created the ring, and it's like nothing I've ever seen before - totally unique. Buttercup couldn't be happier in her new, lush surroundings. I think it's the coolest ring ever.

A few weeks ago I got a custom order for three pet beads: Oliver the chihuahua and Catreeny and Molley the tailless cats. I sent the beads off, and now look where they are! They're sitting pretty on this bangle-style charm bracelet my customer made. The wire work is amazing! And I love all the little touches - the pet-themed charms and matching lampwork beads she added (I only made the paw print bead, but the rest my customer added and they match so well). Now she can take her pets with her wherever she goes.

If you've ever made anything out of my beads, I'd love to see a picture! If you've made something out of someone else's lampwork beads, I'd bet they'd love to see a picture as well. It's super fun to see where our beads wind up.

Maybeads ~ Where are They Now?

To say I really appreciate my customers would be an absolute understatement. I couldn't keep creating if I didn't have customers who purchased my beads, which in turn allows me to buy more glass, gas, supplies and of course, murrini. And as any bead-maker will tell you, it's so cool to get pictures from your customers of your beads in action. Being a sculptural artist, I know many of my customers simply collect my beads. But when they are turned into something (even a conga line, like one of my funny Canadian customers has done), it's such a treat to see pics. So today I'm dedicating my blog space to some pictures I've received from customers recently.

This golden retriever big hole bead is sitting pretty on this fun and funky bracelet by Laura Farrell of Kanga-Leads. Check out the clasp - look familiar, dog owners? Talk about clever, Laura used a clasp from the handmade dog leads she also creates. The bracelet is in her Etsy shop, eXQUISITEcANINE.

These two little cows and the bats below travelled all the way to Canada to get their jewelry make-overs. Both sets have been wire-wrapped into fun, dangly earrings by Juno of Artistic Jewellery.

And look where this turtle and a couple accent beads get to hang out? They've been strung on a gorgeous, Tahitian-themed bracelet by Kathy of angelnik.

Even if you don't make anything out of my beads, and they're sitting on a shelf or under your computer or, say, forming a conga line, I'd love to see them! The beads above had to cross the border into Canada for some conga lessons. Katy, from LethargicLass, has them pretty well-trained.

So if you have ever purchased my beads and want to send me a picture of what they're up to now, I'd love to see them and post them here. Thanks Laura, Juno, Kathy and Katy!

If you've ever purchased beads from any of my fellow Fire Divas, I know they'd love to see what you've done with them as well.