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New website drawing 2nd drawing held by JudithBDesigns Completed on Monday, 8 March 2010 at 00:27:10 UTC 43 entrants, 1 winner

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1st: Shannon

Congratulations to Shannon of "My Sweet Daughter" for winning a custom typewriter key pendant. Please contact me with your address and which letter you would like.

Many thanks to all of the participants for your wonderful comments on my new web site. I appreciate you all taking the time to stop by.

Green Amethyst

Last week I had purchased these stunning green amethyst gems from Mary my "bead lady". I knew I wanted to make something simple to showcase the gems. I wire wrapped them in sterling and oxidized them to give them an aged look. For the earrings I made some sterling links to make them dangle nicely. Although the green color did not photograph well, they are a soft green. You can find these beauties on my new website.

Don't forget about signing up for my giveaway it ends Sunday. You can enter here to win a custom initial Typewriter key pendant.

I am feeling a little "horsey" today and am missing these gals and little guy. Just wanted to share a favorite picture of mine. Although I look like a wreck, it's all about the horses.

Gotta love the Moo!

Moo Cards that is...
I feel in love with Moo printing a while back and had ordered business cards, postcards and the mini moo's. Just recently I had some photo's printed to use for show jurying but they were just lacking something...so I decided to order some Moo postcards. That did the trick for me, they are so professional looking and the quality is excellent, certainly a great investment at around a $1 each.

They include a preview postcard of all the cards in your order....very cool.

"Simplicity is the ultimate Sophistication"

I am getting ready for a show in less than 2 weeks and wanted to make some simpler items. Here we have "Simplicity" made from one of BeingBeads lampwork beads and a copper filigree pendant from LeAnn of Summers Studio's. I love the combination of textures and soft color. The mesh copper chains are wonderful and you can find them at Rings & Things.

"Cassieart" Handmade clay buckles

I have been wanting to share this friend of mine with you for awhile so today is the day! Her name is Cassie Stephens and she creates embossed clay buckles paired with vintage belts. Her buckles are amazing with such detail.
"Part of my time is spent working with clay, trying out new embossing and glazing techniques for the buckles. After these have been fired several times, I pair the buckles with my out-of-control fabric collections. I use mostly vintage fabrics found right here in Nashville." says Cassie
You can find Cassie on Etsy and see all of her amazing work. She also has a blog called "Custom Made by Cassie Stephens" and a wonderful sense of humor...I look forward to her posts where I know I will be entertained.

Unlock Your Dreams

..."Dreams unlock the passion, that in your heart has concealed"

A unusual antique brass key with stone cabochon has been re-fashioned into a pendant for this piece I call "Unlock Your Dreams". This one of a kind necklace has wonderful bursts of color from the handmade lampwork beads and wire wrapped lapis. Handmade brass textured bead caps add great texture. An antique watch chain has also been used and adds a unique element design. Hand forged brass hook and eye for a closure.

Handmade lampwork beads from Being Beads on Etsy.

You can find this piece on my new website. I am also hosting a giveaway to celebrate the new site. I have chosen a custom Typewriter Key Pendant to give away, you can enter here to win. Thanks for stopping by.

Brand Spanking New Website!

Yay it is finally here! A new re-designed website for Judith B. Designs, I am so excited to be sharing it with you all. To celebrate my new site I am offering a great giveaway. A typewriter key initial pendant...your choice of letter or symbol, all on a sterling ball chain.

To enter to win please visit my new site and tell me what you like or do not like about it, (don't worry I can handle it). If you'd like to share my giveaway grab the Judith B. button above and post it on your blog or site. Looking forward to your comments!

Giveaway ends Sunday March 7 @ 5pm. One random winner will be chosen and contacted by email.

Flea Market Friday

The third weekend of each month is the Nashville Flea Market held at the fairgrounds in Nashville. Besides hunting for antiques and treasures I look forward to going each month to purchase beads from Mary "the bead lady". Every jewelry designer needs a "Mary". She has really awesome beads and findings and it takes me hours to make my selections. I finally thought to take a few pictures of her tables and I know you will just die when you see all of her stuff.

..these trays are stacked 3-4 high and there are at least 100 of them!

This is the stash I came home with. Stunning labradorite, green amethyst briolettes, bone beads, citrine, smoky quartz, pearls some turquoise and lots more. It is so hard to choose and the great thing is she is always getting new things every month. She also gives me great deals....$28 strands for $20 and so on.

These were my antique and vintage finds...late 1800's mother of pearl pin, glass wire wrapped bead necklace, old religious charm, old brass and stone key brooch ( I can't wait to make a pendant out of this one!) I also could not resist the vintage link necklace, I think the links are so cool!

....I know I promised to open up my new website today but you know how that goes..a few more things to tweek and hopefully tomorrow I can share it with everyone.