tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32430776354776788032024-02-18T21:55:47.040-05:00Mustard Bead by Stephanie PerryMustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.comBlogger298125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-8688490668907445612016-01-28T11:35:00.000-05:002016-01-28T11:35:09.253-05:00Etsy Shop News<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Good morning (at least on the East Coast)! I wanted to share a decision I've made. I decided to close my Etsy shop. This was not an easy decision, but I feel it's the right one for now. It's been open for a few years and hasn't been as successful as I had hoped it would be. Part of that, I'm sure, is my fault. It's hard to have a lot of time to devote to it with work and family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I do plan to keep my blog going, however, and I plan to make changes to it. I've decided to branch out beyond just jewelry and post some about other crafts and hobbies I enjoy. For example, I recently learned how to do some very basic knitting, and I'm practically obsessed. I made the scarf I'm wearing today:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Okay, so I'm not the greatest selfie taker, but you get the point. And, not to abandon jewelry altogether, I made these earrings from some adorable Humblebeads charms that my hubbie bought me for Christmas (and I should mention he picked them out all by himself. He has great taste.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you guys will continue to tune in and see what I'm up to!</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-2728840975312394292015-12-02T13:17:00.003-05:002015-12-02T13:17:37.938-05:00New bangle<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">LOVE this bangle! I made it last night (with a little help from my cat, of course) and wore it today. I love the way the beads catch the light, and the purple in my shirt. Definitely gotta buy more of these beads!</span><br />
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Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-22111866595600590982015-11-13T11:06:00.004-05:002015-11-13T11:06:38.368-05:00Shop update POSTPONED<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Okay, so I know I had announced a shop update for tomorrow, Nov. 14. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to postpone it until <i>next</i> <span style="color: #990000;">Saturday, Nov. 21</span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I apologize, but hope to have everyone visit on <span style="color: #990000;">Nov. 21</span>!</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-69745876627069170852015-11-03T15:24:00.002-05:002015-11-03T15:24:48.695-05:00Golden tree<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is one of the reasons I'm so in love with this time of year:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the tree next to my house. Our neighbor says when she looks out her window and sees it, it looks as if our house is on fire. I can sit in the living room and see the leaves just outside the window. When the afternoon light hits it just right, it's amazing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know in a couple of weeks we'll have to rake those leaves, but for now I'll just enjoy seeing them lying there on the ground. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have a feeling my next few bead purchases will be bought with stretch bracelets in mind. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm off to Lynchburg, VA for a meeting and hopefully a little shopping--including a bead store! </span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-30698658087814741822015-10-27T15:53:00.004-04:002015-10-27T15:53:29.882-04:00Etsy shop update<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I know I've said it a million times before, but fall is my favorite time of year. The mountains here are absolutely amazing, and the leaves seem to be particularly bright this year. Here are a few pics of our recent leaf-looking trips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The first is a pic of the (very) small city I grew up in. Yes, this is the entire city!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The acorn pendant was made from a real acorn cap that I found last year on a fall leaf-viewing excursion. I cleaned and sealed it, then added the blue bead. I love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I used E6000 to affix a Swarovski crystal to the front, and accented the pendant with a pearl. This gave it a rugged, yet girly, look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A few weeks ago I was browsing in my favorite local clothing store, and I came across a long necklace I loved. I started to buy it, but then decided to make my own, using materials that fit my taste. It's not an exact copy, but instead I used the necklace I saw as inspiration for my piece.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I love the long length, and the mix of copper beads, silver wire, and brown leather for the chain. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I wore this to work yesterday and got it hung on my desk, pulling one of the jump rings attaching the copper bead links together loose. Luckily I had tweezers with me, and set out to make the minor repair just as two new employees came into my office. Naturally, I fixed the necklace before completing their paperwork--priorities, right? Besides, they were a few minutes early, and who wouldn't want a free jewelry repair 101 lesson? (Okay, probably those two men, but they didn't seem upset!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I'm currently working on my website. It's a somewhat slow process--there are so many decisions to be made! Hopefully soon I'll have it up and running!</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-86812061172372575792015-08-22T18:50:00.001-04:002015-08-22T18:50:43.104-04:00Summer Vacation Recap<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It's been a couple of weeks since our family vacation and I wanted to share some of the pics. Don't worry--this won't be a looong post about every little thing we did. It was such a great trip, though, that I wanted to share.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">First, we stopped in Canton, Ohio to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which was quite possibly the highlight of the trip for Travis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In case you can't see the pic well enough, Travis' team is the Dallas Cowboys. We didn't have to physically drag him away from the bust of Troy Aikman, but I was concerned for a while.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Next, we went to Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. Being the extremely large chicken I am, I didn't ride any rides, but I did have something incredibly exciting happen to me in the hotel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yes, folks, I met Snoopy! And, yes, I embarrassed Hannah and Katie (especially Katie).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Niagara Falls is incredible. This is a view from the American falls from the boat tour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When we left Canada to head home, we stopped on the American side of the falls. There were gorgeous sights from that side, as well. You can really get close to the Falls!</span><br />
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<br />Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-5608220514875658022015-07-22T13:32:00.001-04:002015-07-22T13:32:47.024-04:00Quilt update<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Just an update on the baby quilt I mentioned in my last post. Last night I added the border, and I think it makes the quilt even prettier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now, all I have to do is get it ready to be hand quilted on our upcoming vacation. If that were all I had to do to get ready for the trip it would be nice, but I have lots of packing to do. I don't even know where to start! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I also planned to make an entry for this month's Art Bead Scene challenge, but I'm quickly running out of time. Working full time puts a damper on my craft time! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I promise to take better pics of the finished quilt. I had hoped to get a picture with the border added in natural light, but by the time I finished it was dark. Oh, well. So much to do, so few daylight hours in the day.</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-57136277903106572562015-07-20T16:34:00.000-04:002015-07-20T16:34:11.161-04:00New project<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My cousin is expecting her first child in November--a girl--so I decided the little one needed something made just for her. This is what I'm currently working on (forgive the horrible lighting in the picture).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It's hard to tell, but the quilt top is done in shades of pink and gray. Now, I just have to add the border and quilt it. I plan to hand quilt it on the way to Niagara Falls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Speaking of Niagara Falls... We're leaving this weekend and I'm incredibly excited! The girls and I have never been there, and it's been about 20 years since Travis has. It's a long drive, so we're going to break it up a little by going to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Cedar Point. We're also planning to go to a Blue Jays game in Toronto, which should be fun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Anyhoo, if I can finish this quilt I'll be way ahead of the game. Then, I can make her a little pearl bracelet because don't all baby girls need pearls? </span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-45238040155844668362015-07-10T16:09:00.000-04:002015-07-10T16:09:20.575-04:00Glass blowing inspiration<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Last week our family took a day trip to a fairly (as in 2.5-3 hours away) close amusement park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, TN. I'm not a huge fan of amusement parks, being the huge chicken I am, but there is an amazing glass shop at the park that I love. They have the most amazing pieces in there--my favorites are the glass pumpkins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Anyway, this time I was lucky enough to catch a glass blowing demonstration. The artist spent a good while making a beautiful glass angel for a family there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Personally, I'm quite thankful it's Friday! Hope you have a great weekend!</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-1888181629267223032015-06-25T15:34:00.000-04:002015-06-25T15:34:13.371-04:00Simplicity<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes things get so crazy between work and family obligations that all I want to do when I get home is crash. That's fine, except it makes me feel very lazy. So, I have tried to do a few things to make myself feel a little more productive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It's so simple--a bangle from Michael's and a couple of charms--but I wear it almost daily. I've found it's perfect with casual summer tees and dresses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I was also inspired by the Jennifer Jangles blog to pick up embroidery. This is the project I've started.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It's SO relaxing--like coloring with thread. One of my "happy places" is inside an Airstream, parked in the woods, on a rainy day with nothing to do but curl up inside, listen to the rain, and catch up on my reading. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In the meantime, I'm trying to survive the last couple days of vacation bible school at church. I have the teen class. Wish me luck!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Anxiety and depression, while common, are often seen as weaknesses. Many would be very surprised to learn that even those who seem to have everything together--a wonderful family life, a good career, a cheerful personality--suffer silently from the thoughts and feelings that often plague them. This doesn't mean any of us who deal with anxiety and/or depression are "crazy". I like to think we're just wired a little differently. After all, don't we all have something that makes us unique?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I decided to turn my "just breathe" bead (which I adore, by the way) into a bracelet, so that when I start to feel those anxious feelings creep up on me, I can look down and remind myself to step back and try to think calmly about whatever it is that's bothering me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This bracelet has some of my favorite colors--brown and the calming teal/blue/green colors that remind me of the ocean. It's often my "happy place" when I feel anxious.</span></div>
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Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-61354177030286041552015-03-03T16:50:00.003-05:002015-03-03T16:50:27.104-05:00Updated<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Just did a small shop update. I renewed some spring/summer items and added the new jewelry I made during the snow storm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Head on over to <a href="http://www.mustardbead.etsy.com/"><span style="color: #660000;"><b>www.mustardbead.etsy.com</b></span></a> to see everything!</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-19288044537298641622015-03-02T15:18:00.001-05:002015-03-02T15:18:24.242-05:00New jewelry<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">We've now recovered from Snowmageddon (as I've dubbed the snow storm from the past two weeks), and I was able to get my car out for the first time today. Pretty exciting. It had been so long since I had driven I thought I might have to re-take driver's ed!</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I thought I was so careful with my measurements, but... Next time I will definitely measure again to be on the safe side!</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-58367825914309221052015-02-02T15:46:00.000-05:002015-02-02T15:46:06.754-05:00New earrings<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I mentioned a few posts ago that I'm really into the brown and gray combo right now. The other day I planned to wear a gray tee, a brown jacket, and a brown and gray scarf to work, but didn't have a pair of earrings that went well with the outfit. This is where jewelry making really comes in handy! I whipped these up quickly, and I've worn them several times since.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I think I'll hang onto these, and make another pair for my Etsy shop.</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-14178288381258804562015-01-26T15:07:00.001-05:002015-01-26T15:07:56.558-05:00Hair clip bracelet<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Last week a friend of mine asked me to make a bracelet out of an old hair clip. I immediately said yes, then fretted all week over exactly <i>how</i> I was going to do it. Hair clips are a little wide to actually fit on your wrist properly. Naturally, I didn't take a "before" picture, but this is a close-up of the hair clip after I finished the bracelet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">When I cut the clip part off the back, I saw that the decorative part was in 3 pieces that looked like they had been glued back together at some point. That was good news, because I was able to take the 3 pieces apart and move the gold parts closer together, making it fit the wrist better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I originally thought about drilling holes in each side of the gold part, but then found a cuff bracelet I had bought years ago and never wore. It had black beading around the top and bottom, but I was able to easily remove the black beads and replace them with gold seed beads and black and clear crystals. Then, I simply glued the decorative part onto the cuff, using lots of E6000 glue. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hope she likes it!</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-89486911671638497372015-01-23T10:49:00.000-05:002015-01-23T10:49:50.496-05:00Finished project<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you read my last blog post, you'll remember I started a bracelet on my way to Williamsburg a couple of weeks ago. This is the finished product.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I have this afternoon off from work and it's a cold, dreary day. Sounds like the perfect beading day to me!</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-75217937180742136522015-01-21T16:08:00.000-05:002015-01-21T16:08:12.429-05:00Work table Wednesday<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I can't believe today is Wednesday. Actually, I should say I can't believe today is <i>only</i> Wednesday! Seems like it should be Friday by now. But...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Tune in Friday for the finished product!</span>Mustard Beadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17813803218200116287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3243077635477678803.post-9624896648647123062015-01-19T15:58:00.001-05:002015-01-19T15:58:34.980-05:00Unfinished projects<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I'm not sure which is worse--having a bunch of unfinished projects or forgetting about the projects you never finished. I ran across these pendants I put together a while back (most likely a good while back), and some of the components I was working on to go with them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Judging by the colors, I probably started them in late summer/early fall of some year. My goal for the week? Finish at least one of these! I'm thinking maybe the owl, but we'll see.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Wish me luck!</span></div>
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