BAO Items of the Week (September 23-29)

This week we have four (4) of our Bead Art Originals members participating with Items of the Week. You can find details on each of these items and any specials available on them below. Unless otherwise noted, the specials below are valid until midnight on September 29, 2011.

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Malodora 
presents

Pendant "Grey Lamellae"

Receive Free shipping and a free gift when you purchase this pendant necklace.

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time2cre8
presents

Silver Stripe in Blue Zircon Band ... Peyote Bracelet . Shimmery . Stylish . Vintage Button . OOAK . Dazzling . Evening Wear . Elegant

Receive 10% off this bracelet or any other purchase in time2cre8's shop when you use coupon code BAOItemOfTheWeek

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gwenbeads
presents

Fairy Chrysalis Pendant with Blue Opal Aquamarine Sapphire Topaz Labradorite Free Form Peyote Stitch

Receive 15% off and free shipping when BAO is mentioned in the notes to seller. 

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SmadarsTreasure
presents

Brown Bead Embroidered Cuff with Olive Green, Topaz Crystal Flower

Receive 15% off and free shipping when 
you purchase this item.

December Challenge “Art Inspiring Bead Art”

For this challenge, members of Bead Art Originals were asked to create a piece inspired by one of their favourite famous works of art - a famous painting, sculpture, photograph, etc... the inspiration didn’t have to be literal, one could take inspiration from the colours, the composition, the shape (sculptural art), etc..Here are the creations submitted by some of our members in response to this challenge:



Our first entry is from Smadar’s Treasure. Smadar drew inspiration from the painting “Healing Heart” by Teo Alfonso.

Our second entry is by Triz Designs. Triz drew inspiration from the painting “Arearea” by Paul Gauguin.

Our third entry is by TheJadeDog. Darcy drew inspiration from the portrait of “Simonetta Vespucci” by Piero di Cosimo.

Our fourth entry is by Salamander House. Melody drew inspiration from the painting “Olive Orchard” by Vincent Van Gogh.

Our fifth entry is from CieloDesign. Miriam was inspired by the painting “Water Garden and the Japanese Footbridge” by Claude Monet.

Click on the photos to be taken to the creations’ detailed descriptions and the inspiration behind them.

Vote for your favourite by leaving a comment on this post before midnight 26th December and your comment will be entered in a draw for a chance at winning a fabulous prize (TBA).

Meet Morwyn Dow (AnotherCountry)

Bead Art Originals welcomes Morwyn Dow! Morwyn is the artist behind the Etsy shop called AnotherCountry, where you'll find quality hand-fashioned objects of art, wearable and otherwise, of singular beauty and unique design.

Morwyn's love of craft began when she was very young. She loved her Barbie doll and taught herself to sew, knit, and crochet when she was only 12 years old so she could make clothes for her. During high school Morwyn took advanced tailoring classes and worked for awhile as a seamstress. She taught herself embroidery and needlepoint, paper arts, and book making. Morwyn then took up wire wrapping, jewelry making, and eventually beadwork about 14 years ago.

She considers herself blessed with the ability to read directions and teach herself just about anything from a book. Even after years of creating art and crafting in a variety of mediums, Morwyn says she learns something new every day.

Morwyn's first craft fair was 12 years ago, and she says she had so much fun that she just couldn't stop. In addition to her Etsy shop, which has been in business for just over two years, Morwyn owns and operates a used bookstore with her life partner, Asa. They share their apartment above the store with two very personable tabby cats.

When asked to describe herself in ten words or less, Morwyn said she is a reader, an explorer, curious, open, happy, chubby, non-musical, obsessive, driven, and friendly. She's traveled extensively, seeing and learning many things; and she says she still has a great deal to see and learn. Morwyn believes that life is a journey filled with amazing teachers at each step, and all that is required is the wit to recognize them.

In addition to AnotherCountry, Morwyn operates a second Etsy shop called DeStashios, where she lists clearance items. You can also visit Morwyn at her personal website, AnotherCountry BeadWorks; at her blog; and on flickr at morwynskya's photostream.

Here's just a sampling of the beautiful creations you can find in Morwyn's Etsy shop: