I have been busy getting back into my studio and getting my art on again. I’ve had a few things to inspire me lately and one of these was being chosen as one of the new Prima Bead Blogger Team. Prima Bead is a division of Cousin and is a great place to find some of the best deals on jewelry and bead supplies online and always FREE SHIPPING! You can always find their link in my sidebar too! Of course, you can also find Cousin products in Michaels, Jo-Ann, AC Moore, Hancock, Meijer, as well as Wal-Mart US and Wal-Mart Canada.
I haven’t been a part of many teams lately, but have really wanted to create some fabulous jewelry pieces and am excited because this is one of my crafts that my daughter is actually interested in. I was AM immensely intimidated by the serious beaders and jewelry designers who were also chosen to be on this team with me. They are AMAZING artists, so please hop over and check out some of their designs. Here is a list of the blogger team:
Cheryl Boglioli – YEP! This is me!
https://cherylboglioli.com/
Jennifer Priest
http://hydrangeahippo.com/
Kerrie Slade
http://kerrieslade.blogspot.com/
Krafty Max Originals
http://kraftymax.blogspot.com
Kristi Taylor
http://gotsparkles.wordpress.com/
Lisa Fulmer
www.lisalizalou.blogspot.com
Molly Alexander
http://beautifullybrokenme.blogspot.com/
Pearl Blay
http://www.beadinggem.com/
Rachel Nielson
http://www.adventuresofadiymom.com/
Stefanie Girard
http://recycledcrafts.craftgossip.com/
I was even more blown away when I received my first welcome package! So much stuff and I am anxious to play with these things. But you know me. Before I can start something, I’ve got to get it organized, so….. I finally went shopping yesterday.
I found these chain collections on clearance at Michael’s. Couldn’t turn that down, huh? And who could resist a few more Crystazzi beads? Unfortunately, I didn’t find any organization stuff I was crazy about.
However, just a few blocks north is a Jo-Ann store and I found this great over-the-shoulder organization tote by Creative Options Craft as well as a few other Cousins bead spacers.
Now look how nice and organized. I can find what I’m looking for and keep track of the Prima Bead / Cousin products that I’m using in my designs. I love this tote so much, I want to get another to hold all my miscellaneous beads and jewelry findings.
The drawer organizers slide right out and have customizable spaces for me to organize my supplies.
Now, I better get busy and create some lovely things.
How exciting congrats! And look at all that cool stuff!
Thank you, Rita. I’m almost overwhelmed trying to figure out what to make!
That tote is really cute!! Anytime a package like that comes in the mail I always get excited like Christmas came early, but I understand the want to get organised. I wouldn’t be intimidated by the other beaders, everyone has his/her own style and someone is bound to LOVE it. I look forward to seeing what you create. KEEP us posted. #sscnet
Thank you so much, Jamie. It is exciting to see all the other styles from everyone and I’m actually looking forward to learning from those more experienced beaders. Thanks for visiting.
I just love new things to play with! Can hardly wait to see what you come up with!
It is fun, isn’t it Casey? Thanks for stopping by to visit.
Hi! I’m visiting you via #sscnet Blog Luv day! How exciting to get a welcome package like that, I think I’d play all day! I love the organizer u found, too. It always seems to go so much smoother when your crafts are where u can actually find them! 🙂
It definitely helps me to start off organized, but I’ll admit when I’m working I am anything but. However, I finish a project and put it all back together before starting a new project! Thanks for visiting from #ssnet. I am trying to get caught up today.
I am not a beader or a jewelry maker…but I am SO glad that you are! I love jewelry and I am always so excited to see what everyone is doing. I am so glad that you are taking some time to create new and exciting things and will look forward to following this blog:) Thanks for listing the other sites….Coffee and perusing Jewelery Blogging sounds lovely:)
Hope you had a great time perusing the other blogs, the coffee sounds great too! Thank you so much for visiting and becoming a new follower.
How Fun! New beads and a new tote to store and carry them in! I’m sure it can become addicting….my daughter loves to make creative things with beads too!
Thank you, Janine. It will be a new venture for me!
This looks great Cheryl!!!!! And congrats on getting on the team!!!!!!
Thanks Jennifer! And you are on there with me too!
Congratulations and have fun
Thank you so much, Terri
So very neat!
No where near your stash, but a good start for me! 🙂
Wow you are so incredibly organized Cheryl! You put me to shame because all of my stuff is still just in its original cardboard box lol! I’m so happy to be a part of this team 🙂
Kerrie x
LOL, Kerrie, I am excited too and can’t wait to see what everyone creates as well as getting to know you all and make new friends!