Author: Lisa Hanna

New Beads

I was so excited to have a day at the torch on Monday. I guess I am in the summer mood. Made lots of bright fun pieces. But the fun is not over now I get to make them into jewelry. Check back soon and these will be up for sale!

Back from Tucson

Just got back from 4 heavy days of shopping. Packed 6 suit cases and two carry ons full of beads. Shipped off 7 boxes of beads and have 2 merchants shipping beads. Everything purchased is new to the store. We are trying to get it out and displayed as fast as we can. You are…

Bead Soup Blog Party

Just arrived some beautiful beads that were sent to me from Laura DeMoya. She put together a beautiful selection for me to have fun creating with.It also was packaged so nice. I will be posting when the design is finished. Be sure to check out Laura’s blog at http://www.thebeadtherapist.blogspot.com/ Thanks again Laura:)

New Necklace Design

I just put this necklace together with the inspiration from the Seahorse bead. This was a little bit out of my box. Pulling organic colors and textures together just worked so nicely. It was a lot of fun to create. I had finished putting this necklace together and pricing it, put it on the counter…

Bead soup blog party

I am so thrilled to be a part of this Blog Party. I thought it would be fun to meet new people and be challenged to make something out of my comfort zone. I was thrilled to be chosen to participate. You can check out what this is all about by clicking on the link…

My first bead

Wow, I just was doing some cleaning in my studio and came across my very first bead I ever made. It really brought back memories. I had some great mentors 10 years ago. Bill and Charlotte Fretwell. They were the most encouraging people. I met them when I did art shows. Back then I was…

Fusing day

Monday I usually am at work making beads but instead I decided to work on some fusing. It has been such a long time since I have made these fun pieces. I have a new kiln since the last time I they were created. This pictures shows that the shapes have been cut and the…