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Happy 1st Monday of 2010!
Sharon of Livewire Jewelry made note that it’s the first MONDAY of the new year and is making sure it’s a good one by hosting a bracelet give away….so go take a peek if you’d like to enter! You do not need to have a blog to enter!
Collage on a vintage book cover by KC Willis
If your goals for 2010 include taking your business to a new level, then please bookmark KC Willis’ Marketing Mindset online workshop. I’ve already signed up for this workshop that will include videos and an ongoing online discussion group. KC is offering an introductory price until January 8th. I’m looking forward to the inspiration, motivation, and expertise I am sure that will come from being part of this workshop. You will find information about KC’s other classes such as mixed media and collage, both in person and online on her blog, Lipstick Ranch. And see that amazing collage right up top? She is giving one away to EVERYONE who mentions these workshops either on their blogs, Yahoo group or Facebook art group!!! So very generous.
Now on to a few traditional bookmarks! Just thought I’d show you a few beaded things I made over the holidays. I wanted to give the teachers something handmade to go along with a bookstore gift card. It was fun picking themes for the teachers and family. I gave my sister a horse-themed bookmar with a new bridle. And my sister-in-law received one with a garden theme to go along with a few books. When I asked my oldest son what his teacher likes, he had an answer right away – dragonflies! I found this great idea for dragonfly earrings over at Artbeads and adapted it fo my bookmark. If you’d like to create your own theme bookmark, you’ll want to check out the site where I ordered mine – Primitive Earth Beads – they have bookmarks in so many different styles and in finishes from copper to brass!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her best-selling jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was released in Fall 2013. Read more.
Excellent idea for gifts!!!
Love those bookmarks!
Awwwww Cindy! You are sooo kind! Thank you for the mention!
K.C.’s class looks awesome, too bad I’m up to my eyeballs in other projects!!
Your bookmarks are gorgeous, and what a great idea! Hugs to you on this Monday!
What a great Christmas idea, Cindy! I bet everyone loved them.
The bookmarks are wonderful!
Hi Cindy…I love to read and these bookmarks are lovely, I’m sure your friends and family were very pleased to have received them as gifts!
hmmm…. i should look into that class… or maybe just pick your brain after you are done with it!! looks like fantastic information.
Your bookmarks are so lovely!!Warmest Regards,Cat
Cindy, the bookmarks look fabulous! What a great gift.
Thanks for mentioning the workshop, I’m definately going to check into it.
Bookmarks are such a thoughtful gift and handmade especially to reflect a person’s interest is very nice. That mixed media piece is wonderful.
Happy First Monday to you too!
Oh I love the bookmark idea. I’m going to store that away for an idea for the Holiday gift giving. Thanks Cindy!!!
Pattie 😉
Mazatlan Mx.
I really like the mermaid bookmark! Where did you find that blank, it would be perfect for a friend of mine!
beautiful sewed card!!! and the bookmarks.. yummmmmmmmmm!!! thanks for the link of butterflies earrings.. something great to make with children!! (well .. when you have girls.. not W boys.)
hugs !
Great bookmarks Cindy!! Happy New Year, take care. Riki
Hi cindy, thanks for stopping by and for the lovley comments left ;o)
Absolutely LOVE the bookmarks they are very pretty!
hello gorgeous xxxx
Cindy, I signed up for K.C.’s workshop. Can I sit next to you in our virtual classroom?! I’m so excited! Thank you for letting us all know about this wonderful opportunity! I think K.C. was reading my mind when she designed this.
Happy New Year, Cindy! Love your projects and creativity. Hope you have a wonderful year – I’m looking forward to reading about it! 🙂
hi, Cindy! Happy 2010! I love the bookmarks you made–what a great gift idea! We just returned home from Baltimore yesterday so now am busy with laundry, mail etc. and then to put away Christmas. The house always seems so empty when we first “undecorate”! Did Michael and Audra and the boys get to spend much time with you? The pictures of little William in the snow are priceless! Keep in touch and keep creating! Love,Madeline
Happy New Year, Cindy! I love those bookmarks, especially the ones with the dragonflies. I just love dragonflies, and collect pottery with dragonfly motifs. What lucky teachers!