The Ladies Behind Creative Bead Chat

Creative Bead Chat, aka CBC, is a facebook group created by a group of ladies for the express purpose of discussing....what else?? Beads! lol! Or to put it more specifically.....

A home for creative component and jewelry designers to share new creations, tool tips and help build our creativity and sales ! A home for new designers as well experienced to share your experiences and ask questions. Ultimately we are a team and work together towards the goal of being proud of our accomplishments and accomplishing our dreams...welcome to Creative Bead Chat!
Only rule...Treat others as you would like to be treated :-)

It's one of my go to places when I have a question or just want to ogle the amazing creations that members post each day. Their talents are many and varied and you can be certain to get your questions answered by this very diverse group. The admins of this wonderful group are:

Melinda Orr of Melinda Orr Designs. I have had the good fortune to collaborate with Melinda on a design recently that was very well received. She makes most, if not all, of her metal components. Check out her etsy shop for more of her beautiful designs!

Marla James of Marla's Mud is a super talented ceramic artist. I am fortunate to have some of her work myself. She has an etsy shop where you can see her work. I love her new raku work:

There's not one, but TWO Marla's on CBC! Marla Gibson of Spice Box Designs. Her etsy shop is currently closed due to health issues, but I found this darling earring pair amongst her sold listings.

Karen Totten, another talented ceramicist of Starry Road Studio, sells beautiful jewelry and components. I just love these bronze charms that I found in her etsy shop!

Last, but not least is Keirsten Giles of Lune Artisan Jewelry. Keirsten creates unique jewelry pieces using the highest quality components such as artisan lampwork glass beads, semi-precious stones and her own beautiful OOAK metal components. I love this necklace that I found in her etsy shop.

Many thanks to all these wonderful ladies for creating a space for us all to share, enjoy and laugh together!

What To Do When You Can't Go To Beadfest...

This past weekend was the weekend that many of my friends went to Beadfest in Philadelphia. Sadly, I wasn't among them. :( I found myself moping around, looking at photos on facebook of all the smiling faces that were there having a blast....but not I! :(

I went to check out my favorite facebook groups to see what people were up to, Creative Bead Chat being one of them. Lo & behold, one of the admins was home as well & was hosting a full day's giveaways donated by group members. I quickly contacted Marla & donated a prize as well. I tell ya, Marla James missed her calling. If this ceramics thing doesn't work out....yeah right! ;-) She really outta become an auctioneer. She started out slow, putting up new giveaways every hour. Then it was every 1/2 hour & before long we were down to new giveaways every 15 minutes. We laughed till we cried. Even though I didn't win anything, it was SO much fun! I had tears rolling down my face reading some of the posts.

A great big thank you to Marla James for making the day so fun for us! She's such a sweetheart and what a talent! She makes beautiful ceramic beads and pendants. I'm fortunate to own 1 of her creations. This lovely pendant with the adorable heart shaped loop. Please check out her links below to see more of her beautiful work.

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