Thursday, May 3, 2012

May 2012 Challenge - Inspirations


It's time to introduce our May Challenge!  Each month we participate we grow by trying new techniques, materials, new color combinations or even just gain a better understanding of what inspires us.


Sharla of Beaded Tail came up with this month's challenge:  Inspirations.


In her words:  Your challenge is to incorporate your favorite inspiration into a project of your choice.  Inspired by nature? Create something to show how nature makes you feel!  Do your kids motivate you?  Have them join you in a crafty project!  Do your pets "help" you with your craft?  Let's see their pawsome contributions!  Have fun just letting your inspiration lead you to do something crafty!


Sharla finds it interesting to see what inspires others as do I.  Her inspirations include animals, especially her pets.  


Natural Puppy earrings - Ceramic charm with wooden bead


She's also inspired by the nature surrounding her in Oregon, like the trees and ocean.


Midnight Flight Bird earrings
Leaf and Blue Swarovski Crystal earrings


You'll find many other pieces in her shop that reflect the mystery and beauty of nature.  Check it out!


Now what inspires you?


Don't forget to check back in after about the 26th of this month when those of us on the team that participated link up our personal blog posts describing our new creations.  


As members of the Blogging Business Artisans we are required to participate in 6 of the 12 monthly challenges per year.  Additional requirements and to see future challenges click here.  If you would like to become a Blogging Business Artisan, check out what that means here.


This guest post provided by Honey from the Bee.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Worktable Wednesday- Get it Together Thursdays.


Worktable Wednesday features something new happening with the BBA members or something of interest we spy online.

This week I'm featuring Janet, who started a great new posting series on her blog Honey From The Bee.  Each Thursday, she creates a fashion spread- an outfit paired with a couple pieces of her handmade jewelry.   The best part?  You can link up with your own post!


I really love this one, Walking in Moonlight.  Just look at that layered skirt!  Drool!!  She's featuring her Bridal Crown Earrings and On a Raven's Wing Earrings with this outfit.


I also LOVE this spread: Fashion Inspired By the East.  That skirt is gorgeous, the color palette so luxurious, I'm swooning over those shoes, and look at her beautiful Ring of Fire Earrings!


Another great mix is this Seaside Vacation post.  Of course the dress is super gorgeous, but I'm really digging the combination of the Drop Pendant Necklace and Aqua Splash Earrings.

So what are you waiting for?  Make your own fashion board (and even include your own handmade items if you've got 'em) and link up with Janet!


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Today's post was written by Nancy of N. Fallon Design Studio.  Established in 2008, the shop houses a whimsical line of knit purses, wallets, and knitwear.  An artist at heart, Nancy also dabbles in watercolors, mixed media sculpture, and poetry.  You can read more about her life and work on her blog One Loopy Knitter.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

N. Fallon Design Studio Giveaway -- $50 Gift Certificate

This giveaway is now closed.
Enter to win a $50 gift certificate for N. Fallon Design Studio.

The certificate is good for any item in her shop and Nancy will ship worldwide.

In the N. Fallon Design Studio you will find purses, jewelry, scarves, my favorite heart brooches (I have three!) and art.

Places you can find Nancy:

TO ENTER:
1. Visit N. Fallon Design Studio and share what additional product you like from her shop or what you would like to see added. 2. Leave a comment on this post and include contact information.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
3. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment on this post.
4. Spread the word on twitter with the tweet:

  N.Fallon Design Studio Giveaway #BBArtisans #giveaway  http://bloggingbusinessartisans.blogspot.com/
 and leave a separate comment with your twitter name on this post. 
5. Like the NFallonDesigns Facebook page and comment back here


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