tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post4453473971341681336..comments2024-03-23T04:23:18.775-07:00Comments on Inspirational Beading: Bead Giveaway: Exotic SamplerWTF Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263314251703492801noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-49595181605718536532011-06-27T06:59:26.122-07:002011-06-27T06:59:26.122-07:00Congratulations to our winner, Jenny, and thank yo...Congratulations to our winner, Jenny, and thank you so much to everyone who entered! <br /><br />Happy beading!WTF Storehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263314251703492801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-36874335460831278112011-06-20T20:20:50.737-07:002011-06-20T20:20:50.737-07:00It's hard for me to pin down one precise cultu...It's hard for me to pin down one precise culture or historic period, although I'm attracted to and have been inspired by funeral portraits of women from the Roman Empire. My creative mind tends to be drawn to meaning, to memories, to mythology and history, and to emotional and spiritual connection. I'm used to expressing these things in writing and other art forms - I'm only PrettyGonzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535917233409922584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-24878225793423898632011-06-20T11:02:22.810-07:002011-06-20T11:02:22.810-07:00I find the best place is the here and now. Whats m...I find the best place is the here and now. Whats more inspiring than the people around you? The new technology, yet in truth I always found the B.C. time periods when reading the bible, a very inspiring place to be (in my mind and soul) Things come to me just like that when reading so I guess my real time perios would be random what ever the time period of the book is...Lolkylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600407928266868080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-71410265798993126492011-06-19T13:17:25.717-07:002011-06-19T13:17:25.717-07:00I am inspired by ocean colors, and by the bright c...I am inspired by ocean colors, and by the bright colors and flower designs of the 1960's USA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-76678210079695037922011-06-19T12:50:23.077-07:002011-06-19T12:50:23.077-07:00I don't think that I can really narrow my styl...I don't think that I can really narrow my style down to one era as I tend to jump all over the place. A lot of it I am sure is because I am still trying to develop my own style so I tend to borrow a lot from different times and placesShai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-36422033317227287242011-06-17T18:07:19.761-07:002011-06-17T18:07:19.761-07:00I just found your blog, and I love it! I'm ins...I just found your blog, and I love it! I'm inspired by the 50's and early 60's--my usual style is simple and classic. I love vintage beads, and I've fallen hard for peyote, but I was starting to see a rut up ahead. Lately, I've been moving out of my comfort zone, usually when a sale hits my eye. Adding metals, crystals, and colors I wouldn't consider until I read a Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14253789250792828711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-76678096312998179912011-06-17T14:25:13.599-07:002011-06-17T14:25:13.599-07:00I love to learn about my ancestors from the Aztec ...I love to learn about my ancestors from the Aztec civilization. I took anthropoglogy, and discovered the beauty in the colors and symbols of their jewelry. The lovely pieces remind me of the royal jewelry the Aztec Kings and Queens wore. :)Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696945771523987894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-30485855849011073042011-06-15T12:04:59.467-07:002011-06-15T12:04:59.467-07:00cool giveaway! i get most inspired from boho stuff...cool giveaway! i get most inspired from boho stuff (not really a time period, but still :)Amy Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908786483991122600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-87995568051987801432011-06-15T08:56:47.440-07:002011-06-15T08:56:47.440-07:00What a great mix of beads. I think my greatest in...What a great mix of beads. I think my greatest inspiration/influence comes not from any particular country or continent or culture, but from the ocean.Cornerstoregoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095683415749959103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-81613760994203849462011-06-14T09:03:31.438-07:002011-06-14T09:03:31.438-07:00I am inspired by the work of my ancestors. I do h...I am inspired by the work of my ancestors. I do hope my work honors those who have gone before. While my work is inspired by my Native American heritage, I often give it a contemporary flair.<br />It would be fun to "play" with these beads!jstinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14501286369339382207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-47572663055244926822011-06-13T09:27:22.349-07:002011-06-13T09:27:22.349-07:00I tend to mix the Native American beadwork traditi...I tend to mix the Native American beadwork traditional style with the style of old European and Victorian.<br /><br />Awesome giveaway! (Great blog too!)<br /><br />Contact: http://megansbeadeddesigns.etsy.comMegansBeadedDesignshttp://megansbeadeddesigns.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-73689329192101193202011-06-13T08:40:20.214-07:002011-06-13T08:40:20.214-07:00At the beginning of this year I started making Dog...At the beginning of this year I started making Dog Collar Charms. So I have only been beading for a short while. Hmm...when I pick out the beads I am going to be working with I sort of let them tell me how want to go together. But I suppose I do draw a bit on traditional styles that like such as: Asian, Egyptian, native American, & African.barleecreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09449055957400262546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-67872659189627771852011-06-13T04:17:54.505-07:002011-06-13T04:17:54.505-07:00I recently started bead work and find it very fasc...I recently started bead work and find it very fascinating. Inspiration for me would be colors- trying to put different colors together & seeing how it turns out.Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049247075596844124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-83165587212982085742011-06-11T15:37:18.238-07:002011-06-11T15:37:18.238-07:00Thanks for the giveaway!
I have lots of inspirati...Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />I have lots of inspiration, but my longest standing is costumes of Eastern Europe and the Middle East. I've been a folkdancer since 1973 and have studied the enthnic costumes of the Balkans pretty extensively. I love their embroidery and get lots of inspiration from their colors and designs.<br /><br />I also get inspiration from science, in particular Joann Looshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06094817566731313731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-52369943088564758162011-06-11T12:32:48.439-07:002011-06-11T12:32:48.439-07:00I can't answer that because I jump all over th...I can't answer that because I jump all over the place and am often just inspired by the beads themselves. Great giveaway. <br />formysweetdaughter@hotmail.comShannon Chomanczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-8005530550165294222011-06-11T11:49:50.941-07:002011-06-11T11:49:50.941-07:00I get a LOT of ideas from the tropics - earthy but...I get a LOT of ideas from the tropics - earthy but bright and colorful. I wouldn't say that any particular time period inspires me, though, although I've been thinking about some retro/mod designs lately! - Patty<br /><br />pattysprettythings@sbcglobal.netPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769842129536893837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-51064644985893119002011-06-11T11:07:34.323-07:002011-06-11T11:07:34.323-07:00I use beads mainly directed towards the handmade l...I use beads mainly directed towards the handmade look of african beads, to the detailed lok of roman styles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-73384106607543143962011-06-11T11:07:06.275-07:002011-06-11T11:07:06.275-07:00I use beads mainly directed towards the handmade l...I use beads mainly directed towards the handmade look of african beads, to the detailed lok of roman styles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-35491310168884549342011-06-11T07:15:07.141-07:002011-06-11T07:15:07.141-07:00I don't know that I can pick a time period or ...I don't know that I can pick a time period or style, I like really rustic stuff. When I make pmc pieces they often have cracks and ar erough around the edges and I like that!! When I use silver I always like to give it lots of patina and these days I'm using more copper and I take the torch to it, it makes it so rugged and beautiful! Kristi<br />http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/http:/KristiBowmanDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015584159659853422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-38609943429285686942011-06-11T07:06:42.386-07:002011-06-11T07:06:42.386-07:00I think this may be the most diverse giveaway topi...I think this may be the most diverse giveaway topic yet! I am loving everyone's answers so far - so many fun and intriguing inspirations.WTF Storehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263314251703492801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-58961733774377058622011-06-11T06:15:22.198-07:002011-06-11T06:15:22.198-07:00Hi I love the Native American Indian jewellery, es...Hi I love the Native American Indian jewellery, especially Navajo and Zunni. I visited USA and spent a lot of time looking around the Trading Posts and Pawn Shops. I love the colours, Turquoise, Coral and silver. I don't like the items with bear's claws but it is their culture. Thanks you for this beautiful giveaway.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14037367173288827204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-24571326134299632492011-06-11T03:32:55.250-07:002011-06-11T03:32:55.250-07:00Thank you for hosting this give-way.
Hm... I haven...Thank you for hosting this give-way.<br />Hm... I haven't really thought about what I get my inspiration from. Sometimes I like to mix really strong colors together, sometimes I even go towards mixing the compliment colors together, and sometimes I like to be neutral.<br />But to answer your question; I think I get my inspiration from nature.Lilithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13908936132838172365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-25148834467288547252011-06-11T02:52:47.578-07:002011-06-11T02:52:47.578-07:00OH how do I love the 80's in the USA? Let me c...OH how do I love the 80's in the USA? Let me count the ways... stylish, unique, bodacious, retro, loud and colorful, dark, silver, funky, happy, emo, modern, goth, my homeboys, VALLEY GIRLLLL, lots of bangle bracelets, tubular!, big hair, eurotrash, square sunglasses, bottom folded jeans, weird fitting jackets, pin on buttons, slam dancing to punk music!, TOTALLY wicked to the MAX!!! Think Jenny Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218538767520861798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-25242863911746186722011-06-10T20:45:43.855-07:002011-06-10T20:45:43.855-07:00My inspiration comes from vintage things. I espec...My inspiration comes from vintage things. I especially get inspired when looking at the colors of old jewelry in antique shops.<br /><br />Wanda <br />The Shape of Beads to Come<br />http://theshapeofbeadstocome.blogspot.com/Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366436890384148480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8817067647742564675.post-30861339171562697612011-06-10T19:51:09.606-07:002011-06-10T19:51:09.606-07:00I remember being very small and going through my g...I remember being very small and going through my great-grandmother's jewelry box with her. She was first generation American...He parents migrated from Czechoslovakia. <br /><br />I have noticed in my beadwork that I draw a lot of inspiration from the Czech/Bohemian/Moravian styles and the beautiful glasswork beads that come out of their rich culture and country!<br /><br />amberhaze@Amber Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760187538614950499noreply@blogger.com