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April in the bag!

2010-05-22T19:06:00.000-07:00

I've finished another of my Portrait series.
Be sure to click here to see my "April Fool Harvey" which was initially inspired by the funky nose & glasses. My kids like it, what more can I say?

Time to get going on May's piece .... hmmm, what shall I do this time?

Slugging along ....

2010-02-14T16:12:00.000-08:00

I've finished #7, my March 2009 piece which I feature on today's blog post.
Click here for a direct link to my blog Winter Wanderings. Be sure to leave a comment so that I know you've stopped by!

April has been started and once I complete it, I can post photos in the Members Gallery! I've still a way to go, but I am steadily catching up.

I think I can now actually start my first piece, January 2010, for the newest round of this amazing Bead Journal Project!

February is complete!

2010-02-08T21:29:00.000-08:00

I've finished one more, totaling 6 out of 12.
Click here to see "Queen of Hearts", my February 2009 BJP.

Three more ...

2010-01-29T08:23:00.000-08:00

I am still catching up and have posted the next three faces (my theme for year two of BJP) onto my blog. Click here to see them and tell me what you think. Five complete, seven more to go ....

Catching up

2010-01-15T17:16:00.000-08:00

Would you believe I am currently beading in high gear as I work to finish my BJPs for this 2nd series before I start on my 3rd series .... Click here for the direct link to the images of my September and October BJP2 pieces as featured on my blog, Winter Wanderings. Please let me know what you think of them.
I'd write more, but I need to get back to my beading!

Sincerely, one BJP-Behinder who is focused on catching up!
Cathy W

Last 2 Inchies Done

2009-12-31T21:38:00.001-08:00

I finished the last two of my inchies for the 2008-2009 BJP. These were lots of fun!

Kassie - The Beading Butterfly

http://beadingbutterfly.blogspot.com

Better late than never...

2009-12-30T21:56:00.001-08:00

I have 10 of my BJP pieces done and a photo posted on my blog.

After I finish the last 2, I will decide how to finish them all.

Kassie

The Beading Butterfly

http://beadingbutterfly.blogspot.com

Yikes! Last Day to Register for 2010 BJP! Pictures!

2009-12-14T17:39:00.000-08:00

December 15th is the last day to register for the 2010 BJP...

If you're undecided, take a look at my blog, here. I just posted pictures of some of my favorite pieces from the past year of the BJP... 42 pictures (most click-to-enlarge)... work by 40 of our participants!!!! I was erratic at saving pictures, so I didn't get all of my favorites. Also some members don't have a blog or didn't post pictures to the website. However, the pictures I posted will give you some grand inspirations and incentives to join the 2010 BJP!!!!

Happy holidays, everyone!!!
Robin

PS... If you're having difficulty registering or have questions about it, you can email

me: robin[at}robinatkins{dot]com
or Pam T: pamtru63{at]gmail[dot}com

PSS... Thanks for your well wishes about my Mom. During the week I was in Minnesota, she rallied nicely. I'm hoping she'll make her 93rd birthday in January!

HI from Chilly Minnesota...

2009-12-09T19:02:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

My dear Mom took a turn for the worse a week ago and we thought her time among us was at an end. So my sister (who lives in Everett, WA) and I flew back to MN to be with her. Luck for us, she has rallied and we are spending some quality moments with her.

In the meantime, I've been having a little time to bead again with Julie, Pam and Brenda, all three BJP participants living in St. Paul, MN! Tomorrow we're going to Pam's for another session. We're having great fun talking about our ideas for BJP 2010. Brenda's working on a special beaded box that will hold her 2010 pieces. I won't spill the beans about it, but it's going to be amazing! Pam's talking about wanting more texture, more dimension to her pieces. Julie is still very undecided. Me too, although I have lots of ideas and I'm pretty sure I'll do some shape other than 4x6, the postcard shape I've been using for the past two years.

What about YOU????????

Will you be with us? I hope so!!!! There are only 5 more days to register. Really, truely, it is not hard. If the registration information on our website seems to difficult or doesn't work on your computer, just email Pam T or me and tell us you want to be in. We'll take care of it.

One current member emailed me to say she hadn't finished this year's pieces yet and therefore felt she shouldn't do it again. My answer is this: Don't be bogged down by last year's business... If you think you'd like to try it again, go for it. Let 2008-09 rest and move on!!!

May you all have a deliciously wonderful holiday season. May your stockings be filled with fabulous beads!

Hugs to you all,
Robin

counting down the days...

2009-12-06T08:24:00.000-08:00

Okay, so it's been a couple weeks since I did an update… call me lazy or busy or whatever you like!

We are getting LOTS of new registrants! Please, oh please, past participants, get your registrations in!!! You only have till December 15th to register and we don't want to lose you!
Since Sunday November 22nd, 36 people registered:
29 NEW participants AND 7 RETURNING participants.

Homes: North Carolina: 3; Arizona: 3; Louisiana: 1; California: 2; Ohio: 4; Ontario, Canada: 3; Australia: 2; Washington: 4; New Mexico: 1; France: 2; Texas: 1; Wisconsin: 1; South Carolina: 1; Missouri: 1; Turkey: 1; Oklahoma: 1; Tennessee: 1; Washington DC: 1; Illinois: 1; New Jersey: 1 and Florida: 1

Total registration so far: 214!!!

I will not post again until registration closes on the 15th… Once again, if you have not received your confirmation, please make sure you let me know AND/OR check your spam filter for your email. My email is pamtru63@gmail.com

I hope you are all doing well and keeping busy finishing up your 2008-2009 BJP, planning for the 2010 BJP, and getting your Holiday preparations in order!!! Have a great week…
pam T

Update...

2009-11-22T04:56:00.000-08:00

Seven registrants since last Sunday, the 15th…. 2 are returning members, 5 new! Total registration so far is 178!

Homelands for the registrants of the week: QUEBEC CANADA -1, NEW YORK – 1, NEVADA – 1, OHIO -2, ARIZONA – 1, WASHINGTON – 1

Only a few more weeks to get your registration in for the 2010 BJP – past participants, send in those registrations so you don't miss out on the great experience you have had with us in the past!

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

pam T

FOURTEEN for the week...

2009-11-15T17:34:00.000-08:00

FOURTEEN more participants for the 2010 BJP since Sunday the 15th….

All registrants are NEW participants!

Homelands for the new registrants of the week: NORTH CAROLINA – 1, ARIZONA 1, MARYLAND 2, SCOTLAND 1, MASSACHUSETTS 1, CALIFORNIA 3, WISCONSIN 1, NSW AUSTRALIA 1, NEW YORK 1, OHIO 1, TEXAS 1

total registration so far: 171 !!!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK, EVERYONE!
pam T

UPDATE

2009-11-08T06:43:00.001-08:00

TWENTY-ONE more participants for the 2010 BJP since Saturday the 31ST to report this morning...

Woo hoo! Everyone is doing a great job of talking about their experience with the BJP project!

I forgot to mention last week – we had 2 returning members and 10 new participants.
For this week, we have 3 returning members and 18 new participants.

Here's the homelands for our registrants this week: HOLLAND -1, COLORADO-1, WISCONSIN-2, UK-1, MANITOBA CANADA-1, WASHINGTON-1, NORWAY-1, ARIZONA-1, NEW JERSEY-1, ALASKA-5, MASSACHUSETTS-1, NORTH CAROLINA-1, WESTERN AUSTRALIA-1

total registration so far: 157 !!!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK, EVERYONE!

pam T

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-31T06:20:00.001-07:00

TWELVE more participants for the 2010 BJP since Saturday the 24th to report this morning...

Once again, if you are not receiving your confirmations, be sure to check your email spam filter. AND, if you have sent your registration in and have not received a confirmation from me within the next day, be sure to email me and ask if I got it. :) my email is pamtru63@gmail.com
Anyway, the 12 to report for the week are from:

Michigan 1

Ontario Canada 1

British Columbia Canada 1

Illinois 1

Alaska 1

Georgia 1

NSW Australia 1

Oregon 1

Switzerland 1

Colorado 2

Florida 1

Our total registration so far: 136 !!!

pam T

progress in registrations...

2009-10-25T12:34:00.000-07:00

15 more participants for the 2010 BJP since Saturday the 17th to report…Once again, if you are not receiving your confirmations, be sure to check your email spam filter. AND, if you have sent your registration in and have not received a confirmation from me within the next day, be sure to email me and ask if I got it. :) my email is mailto:pamtru63@gmail.com

Anyway, the 15 to report for the week are from:

Azerbaijan Republic – 1

Netherlands – 1

NSW Australia – 1

England – 1

Arizona - 1

Texas – 4

North Carolina – 1

Ontario Canada – 1

California – 1

Minnesota – 1

Alaska – 1

Colorado - 1

13 of these are NEW registrants and 2 of them are returning members…

Our total registration so far: 124 !!!
Have a Happy Halloween next weekend!
pam T

new versus returning

2009-10-18T06:27:00.000-07:00

I fulfilled my mission for the week already:

63 new registrants versus

47 returning members!

Yes, I realize that adds up to 110...... um, forgot to add myself in to all the previous figures! LOL!

progress in registrations...

2009-10-18T03:55:00.000-07:00

15 more participants for the 2010 BJP since Saturday the 10th to report this morning... Once again, if you are not receiving your confirmations, be sure to check your email spam filter. AND, if you have sent your registration in and have not received a confirmation from me within the next day, be sure to email me and ask if I got it. :) my email is pamtru63@gmail.com

Anyway, the 15 to report for the week are from:

Indiana 1
Michigan 1
California 2
Florida 3
Washington 2
New Mexico 1
Alberta Canada 2
New Jersey 2
Georgia 1

I am seeing LOTS of registrants who learn about us from friends and word of mouth. One of our present members in particular has referred several new people, thanks Anne Marie! This week it is my mission to do a count of new participants versus returning ones. Returning participants, do not forget you need to send all the information to me again to join the 2010 BJP!!!

Our total registration so far: 109 !!!
Have a wonderful week everyone, bead creative!

pam T

Sunday update

2009-10-11T06:33:00.000-07:00

19 more participants for the 2010 BJP since Monday the 5th to report this morning... Once again, if you are not receiving your confirmations, be sure to check your email spam filter. AND, if you have sent your registration in and have not received a confirmation from me within the next day, be sure to email me and ask if I got it. :) my email is pamtru63@gmail.com

Anyway, the 19 for today are:

Texas: 1
Washington: 4
NSW Australia: 2
California: 1
Michigan: 2
Ohio: 1
Minnesota: 1
Arizona: 2
Illinois: 1
New Zealand: 1
New Mexico: 2
Georgia: 1
I am seeing LOTS of registrants who learn about us from friends and word of mouth. Perhaps you can talk to your friends too? Soon I will do a total of new participants versus returning participants. Returning participants, do not forget you need to send all the information to me again to join the 2010 BJP!!!

Our total registration so far: 94 !!!

Have a wonderful and beadiful week!

August bjp pin

2009-10-05T12:35:00.000-07:00

My August and 12th bead journal pin is posted on my blog.

5 more

2009-10-05T04:28:00.000-07:00

5 more for this morning,

Connecticut, Maryland, Texas, California and New Mexico all add 1 more...
Up to 76!
Have a happy Monday, everyone!

Unsunny Sunday...and 5 more!

2009-10-04T05:30:00.000-07:00

Five more partipants for the 2010 BJP to report this morning... Once again, if you are not receiving your confirmations, be sure to check your email spam filter. AND, if you have sent your registration in and have not received a confirmation from me within the next day, be sure to email me and ask if I got it. I'm human and sadly enough make mistakes! :) my email is pamtru63@gmail.com

Anyway, the 5 for today are 1 from Oregon, 1 from Arizona, 1 from California, 1 from Michigan and 1 from Wisconsin! So, we are up to 71 registered!

Thank you everyone, for joining, for talking and blogging about the BJP to your friends! I guess I need to get busy too, only 3 of us from Wisconsin so far! ;)

update Saturday morning

2009-10-03T05:47:00.000-07:00

We are at a total of 66 as of this morning… IF by chance you have sent your registration in prior to this morning and have not received a confirmation yet, be sure to check that your email is set to receive email from us. I know last year there were a couple people who had trouble with this issue, and I am wondering if it is happening again this year. Have a wonderfully creative weekend, everyone! Start planning your projects for the 2010 BJP and practicing!

• Alabama 1
• Alberta Canada 2
• Arizona 2
• California 9
• Colorado 1
• Florida 1
• Georgia 2
• Germany 1
• Illinois 2
• Indiana 2
• Kansas 1
• Kentucky 1
• Massachusetts 1
• Michigan 3
• Nevada 1
• New Hampshire 1
• New Jersey 1
• New Mexico 1
• New York - 4
• North Carolina 2
• NSW Australia 1
• Ohio 2
• Ontario Canada 5
• Oregon 3
• Pennsylvania 2
• Quebec Canada 1
• SA Australia 1
• Texas 2
• The Netherlands 1
• Virginia 2
• Washington 5
• Wisconsin 2

update Saturday morning

2009-10-03T05:40:00.000-07:00

We are at a total of 66 as of this morning… IF by chance you have sent your registration in prior to this morning and have not received a confirmation yet, be sure to check that your email is set to receive email from us. I know last year there were a couple people who had trouble with this issue, and I am wondering if it is happening again this year. Have a wonderfully creative weekend, everyone! Start planning your projects for the 2010 BJP and practicing!

• Alabama 1
• Alberta Canada 2
• Arizona 2
• California 9
• Colorado 1
• Florida 1
• Georgia 2
• Germany 1
• Illinois 2
• Indiana 2
• Kansas 1
• Kentucky 1
• Massachusetts 1
• Michigan 3
• Nevada 1
• New Hampshire 1
New Jersey 1
• New Mexico 1
• New York - 4
• North Carolina 2
• NSW Australia 1
• Ohio 2
• Ontario Canada 5
• Oregon 3
• Pennsylvania 2
• Quebec Canada 1
• SA Australia 1
• Texas 2
• The Netherlands 1
• Virginia 2
• Washington 5
• Wisconsin 2

woo hoo!

2009-10-02T04:12:00.000-07:00

I'll just post updates daily to the 2010 registration these first couple days of October, then I will go to weekly... 33 more registrants should be receiving a confirmation today! Lots of new people, how exciting! I can't wait to see everyone's creatfullness!!!! (no, that's not a word!)

here's a posting of where everyone is coming from with a grand total of 46...

• Arizona 1

• California 6

• Colorado 1

• Florida 1

• Georgia 2

• Illinois 1

• Indiana 1

• Kentucky 1

• Massachusetts 1

• Michigan 2

• Nevada 1

• New Hampshire 1

• New Jersey 1

• New York - 2

• North Carolina 2

• Ohio 2

• Oregon 3

• Pennsylvania 2

• Texas 1

• Virginia 1

• Washington 4

• Wisconsin 1

• The Netherlands 1

• Alberta Canada 2

• Ontario Canada 3

• NSW Australia 1

• SA Australia 1

let's go!

2009-10-01T04:20:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone...... I sent confirmations to 13 registrants for the 2010 BJP this morning...... 12 are from the U.S. and 1 from The Netherlands...

Looking forward to hearing from you!

pam T

BJP pictures

2009-09-27T14:15:00.001-07:00

I've added some pictures of my BJP's to my blog.... but I'll add a couple of quick ones here too !

Katie B

Double Infinity - August is done - What a trip!

2009-09-22T12:51:00.000-07:00

Okay, i know i posted an almost finished copy awhile back, but now it's done and i've added it to Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/30235567@N07/3944902825/in/pool-871696@N21

For those who were wondering, the center is a pressed celluloid button which i fell in love with.

I must say i am really touched to have been involved in this project. I have definately learned to trust my creativity. When i look at those 12 4x4 squares on my wall, i am amazed at how i transformed some tiny glass beads into glimpses of my soul.

I'm thinking of beading button covers next time. You'll just have to wait and see! Bye for now...

Registration for next year

2009-09-22T08:38:00.000-07:00

The correct date for registration for next year is:

October 1, 2009

Thanks, Susan

Promoting the Bead Journal Project for Year 3

2009-09-16T07:16:00.001-07:00

Last year we found that the best way to get the word out about the bjp was to mention it on your blog. Whether you're continuing or not, if you can let readers of your blog know that the project is continuing, it will be greatly appreciated.

Important info:

The Bead Journal Project starts in January, 2010.

Registration starts October 15, 2009 at beadjournalproject.com/reg.htm.

No experience is necessary! The goal is to create one visual journal piece a month for a year that includes beads.

Participants work can be seen at beadjournalproject.com /bjp.htm.

Thanks for all your support!!!

Susan

That Makes it a Year!!

2009-09-07T18:40:00.000-07:00

I'm finished!!
I'm finished!!!
The last month's bead journal page is another departure from my regular 'reproducing my sketchbook' approach. Instead, I decided to reproduce a work by yet another artist in my family in beads.
SO... feel free to click here, or on my sneak peek to the left and check it all out! The year is COMPLETE!!

YIPPIE!!!!
Hmmmm... now to think about next year....

-That Celticat Chick

August Finished

2009-09-05T08:57:00.000-07:00

Well, all the beading is done....I've still got the last 7 pages to back and add sleeves to, but there's lots of time for that since we won't be starting next year until next year!
It's sure been a great pleasure meeting all the "new" participants in this years BJP and I hope to see you all (and a bunch more) in january!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh...here's the link to my blog with a photo of the whole piece which I'm calling, Goodbye/Hello to Turtle Island.

August almost done - Double Infinity

2009-09-04T13:27:00.000-07:00

I said i was going to make a doozy for the last month, and i think i've accomplished that! It's not quite done as i ran out of the 4mm pf cunes and the clear blue 6's. But don't despair - more are on the way! Not knowing how long it will take to get them, I decided to post a picture here of it 'almost done'. It is a mandella of sorts as the year has come full circle once again. Hope you like it.

Celebration! Finished On Time!

2009-08-31T17:45:00.000-07:00

I finished my August BJP on time. Please come over to my blog to join in the Celebration!

Marty S
Crackpot Beader

August and DONE!

2009-08-31T14:09:00.000-07:00

This is my last entry for the BJP. It took me a whole month to complete. If you wish to see other pictures click onto my blog and see the other images. It started with a class the first weekend with Sherry Serafini. I've had a blast working on this funky fun piece.
dot

August Finished

2009-08-31T10:12:00.000-07:00

12 months...I didn't think I could do it, but I did. I've finished all 12 pieces for 2008-2009 and almost finished the final finishing touches and joining. This has been such a wonderful experience and I'm encouraging others to try it in 2010 with me. Thank you Robin and all the volunteer organizers.

And it has been an eventful 12 months...the election of Obama, the pleasure watching my now 22 year old son mature into a nice adult, the natural beauty of where we live, the happy times spent with family and friends, the challenge but reward of starting a new career, and sadly the loss of friends and the ugliness of the (supposed) debate over health care reform.

I'm looking forward to the next BJP project. You can check my blog for pictures of August and the semi-finshed project.

Double Inifinity - JULY page finally done!

2009-08-31T07:28:00.000-07:00

Okay, i admit - it's been awhile since i visited this blog. I've got a 7 and 9 year old and kind of got distracted with amassing a stash of Victorian celluloid buttons this summer. Now that they are back in school (yipee!) and i've got an amazing collection (!) I finished July's page in only a day! It is on a blue batik-like cotton which had swirls and dots all over. I used this really cool clear triangular beads lined in blue and a red hex bead to outline the swirls. The border is a row of crystal triangles topped with the red hex and white and blue 15's.

Since my father was in the navy, i though i should pay tribute to his service, so i went through all my buttons (!) and found 3 with anchors. Note i painted the blue last night - that one was all gold, but didn't seem to quite work.

I like this page alot and find it ironic that it looks so much like my September page which honored my mother. Seems i'm just a swirly gal!

BTW: My oldest was born in August so she told me it has to be the BEST one. I've already got an idea, and will get to work this afternoon. Hope to have it done soon.

Question: how long does this blog stay 'open' to readers since August was oficially the last month? I'm glad to be back but sad it's now ending.

Oh - here is a link to the Flicker site to see my page up close:
www.flickr.com/photos/30235567@N07/3874046371/in/pool-871696@N21

Two for the price of one

2009-08-29T13:28:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that I've finished this round. Here is the link to both July and August. Be sure to click on the individual photo in order to read about each piece. I'm complete but this is only the beginning, as I'm looking forward to the next one.

Seriously Slacking

2009-08-29T11:17:00.000-07:00

I'm sure you've all experienced the 'spurts'. Beadwork and inspiration comes in spurts. Life comes in spurts.... it's just how things go.

...So, after my last late spring spurt, I laid low all summer. It's not that I wasn't creating, it's just I had a lot going on. So I finally finished my July Bead Journal Page. You can check it by clicking the 'peek' or clicking here. I hope to have August done within September - I have ideas!!

-That Celticat Chick

At long last . . . .

2009-08-20T15:52:00.000-07:00

Since our computer and camera woes are finally over, I have just posted five months' worth of BJP pieces (December, January, February, March and April) on my blog at http://artfulmuse.blogspot.com/ . All of which means I am up to working on May at the moment. Obviously, I won't be finished by August 31st . . . .

Must say that I am loving this new computer!!!!

Behind... and a change

2009-08-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

I am waaaaay behind. I have only completed 2 months so far. So, what I have decided to do is completely change what I am doing. The cuff bracelets have turned out to be too much work for one month in my busy life, so I am now going to do smaller squares (2" x 2" or even 1" x 1" if I can't get my act together) with the goal of completing 12 of them by the end of 2009. I think I even know what I am going to do to display them when I'm done.

Kassie

aka The Beading Butterfly

beadingbutterfly.blogspot.com

August and Last Piece done!

2009-08-12T09:26:00.000-07:00

Hey all - I'm done early this month. And now they are all done so I can start thinking about the 2010 BJP! See my last Mirror Mirror on The Wall, with a double dragon machine embroidery.

June's piece, Finally

2009-08-12T08:44:00.000-07:00

HI All -
I recently returned from a several week road trip to the SW: AZ, NM, and CA. It was unbelievably wonderful; lots of firsts. I didn't work on any BJP pieces while we were away, so I'm a bit behind, but catching up fast. Here's June's entry. Click on JUNE BJP to see it. Click on the photo itself to get the description. I'm so enjoying this.

While away, I did work on a wall hanging, as a gift for my Chi Gung teacher's 60th birthday; we did a week's workshop with him while in CA and they had a party to celebrate his birthday. I created this piece, as I was so inspired by all of you and this whole journey; I hope this isn't inappropriate, as I would like to share it with you. Here the link in order to see the finished piece. Bruce's Gift Again, click on the photo to be able to read the description of the elements I used. This was the first time that I've left so much of the material showing. It's a 7" circle.

Susan

July BJP: The Joy of Joy

2009-08-03T17:23:00.001-07:00

I finished my July page "The Joy of Joy" last week. Please come over to my blog to see it.

Marty S
Crackpot Beader

Day late

2009-08-01T11:01:00.000-07:00

I'm a Day late, but DONE! And only one more to go. I was telling Robin that I was thinking of making something with these really neat face cream jars, but I just couldn't get my mind wrapped around that project. I'm still so obsessed with these beanie babies. Okay check out my blog to see what I'm talking about. Chris made me a new blog header with some of the beadie beanies I've done. For July I picked a PENGUIN! WHY? Because July 2009 if officially the coolest July ever in Ohio. This year bet out the record set in 1878. It has been cool. I think we swapped weather with Seattle. My friend out there told me it was hot & got up to 95. We didn't even hit 89 one day. So for the cool chilly a PENGUIN!

dot

July Piece - Summer

2009-07-30T19:16:00.000-07:00

Can't believe I finished on time, but July is done. This is with a Summer Color Scheme. It includes a Basse Taille enameled pendant that can be removed and worn. It's small, but I really liked this pattern. So, check out my piece. Only one more to go!

Grounded...July BJP

2009-07-29T11:18:00.000-07:00

Here's the full piece for this month...can hardly believe we're almost at the last month now!

July, 11 months and counting

2009-07-28T16:39:00.000-07:00

Guess who had a birthday in July? And it was a biggie, 60! Here is my cake, since I didn't bother with a real one. Who needs the calories when you can bead instead? Check out the big picture and some thoughts here.

Crazy Quilt piece for June

2009-07-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

My June piece is done and now on-lien. Will not finished my July one on time, but that's the way it goes. I guess I missed the poll as I don't get on the blog often, but I have finished 10 pieces so far and plan to finish all 12. I just love this project. It gives me the impetus to do something new and stretch myself. So, here is my June piece - a crazy quilt with 4 types of embroidery - bead (of course!), hand, machine and ribbon. And I dyed my own ribbon this time - way cool!!!!

I'd like to show another piece I finished - it's for The Beadin Path's Challenge of The Ugly Bug Ball. As you can see, I really like the challenges and projects.

Another month done!

2009-07-21T10:15:00.000-07:00

Hello!
I've put another one of my BJP pieces up on my blog. Please stop by and check it out!

Pam E

2009-07-15T15:36:00.000-07:00

What can I sat about Savannah Georgia?

It won my old heart. I am not sure what captured me about this beautiful city. The people all seem genuinely friendly and full of hospitality that only the south seems to provide. It is a natural way they have with visitors.
I felt welcome, something I had never felt in all my travels as much. We landed in Atlanta in the hottest heat wave in over 30 years. The heat was wet with humidity. We drove our rented car into the charm of historic Savannah. The cobbled streets and antique mansions from days long past stood warm and welcoming. I felt a strange homecoming even though I had never been.

Exploring River street with the tourist trap styled stores that offered an air conditioned shopping experience made a slight dent in my pocket book.The river front across the street was filled with huge barges and ships of every size and style. The breath taking views and historic store fronts were a historians heaven, full of bricks and cobbled buildings. We had to drink our weight in sweet tea to replenish the fluids lost in the 103 degree weather. Sweet tea is the liquid staple in the south. Not the sad imitation at your local McDonalds.
We ate, there are fancy restaurants and local eateries all around this tourist town. We ate at a great river front grotto named Luey’s that will forever be remembered or my tea glass never empty and the best fried shrimp poboy I ever had the pleasure to consume. Our happy friendly waiter was a hoot and I thank him for out afternoon fun stop. Savannah Sweet shop with mouth watering Pralines. Oh Boy...

We ate another time at the Pink House Inn. Our meal was divine. The dessert was called Pecan Basket. I have never had a better dessert and my mouth is watering just remembering it. Then we completed out visit with a Sunday Brunch at Lady and Sons.

We stuffed ourselves yet again but this time on Paula Dean’s Fried chicken and cheddar biscuits, bbq ribs and fried corn…

I think when I visit again, and I surely will, I will rent a vacation house on the gorgeous Tybee Island and live there for a week. With my feet on the ground I know was meant for this California born Jersey Girl to walk on again and again. I left my Heart in Savannah

Finished

2009-07-14T08:59:00.000-07:00

The final page is posted on my blog at www.beadsalot.blogspot.com

June pin is done

2009-07-14T08:20:00.000-07:00

Check out my blog to see my June pin.

Jann

May and July bjp pins

2009-07-09T06:35:00.000-07:00

Check out my blog to see my May and July bjp pins. June is almost done......

Jann

June 2009 peas and strawberries

2009-07-06T11:15:00.001-07:00

I've just completed my 10th sqaure for June. I'm thrilled that we will be able to do this project again, and I've been thinking about what I will do. I like to give myself some requirements as a challenge. This year it was adding a lampwork bead to each piece, and using my existing bead stash. I've all sorts of ideas...adding a found object each month, picking a color scheme in advance, a different shaped piece, a final assemblage, a usable piece, etc. Fortunately there is lots of time to ponder.

Anyway, here is a link to June's piece.

News Flash!!!! + Please Tell Us Why.....

2009-07-01T17:26:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

2010 BJP is a GO!!!!

To give ourselves a little time to finish up the current BJP, we will start the new BJP in January of 2010 and it will run through the end of December.

Registration for 2010 BJP will begin in October, following the close of the current BJP. You can keep up to date on registration by checking the Bead Journal Project website, here. Also, I'll post a reminder in September on our blogs.

Please Answer Poll!

Please take a moment to answer the poll at the top of the right sidebar on the 08BJP (#1) blog, here. I'd really like to get an idea of how many people are still participating and how far along we all are. Last year we did two email follow-up surveys... This year I'm trying to get the information by polling you. I really appreciate your response!

Please Tell Us Why...!

I know everyone's busy beading... but if you can spare a moment, will you please take a moment to send me an email telling a little about your experience with the BJP... what it means to you, why you are doing it (what are your rewards), anything you think a prospective new participant might want to hear about it....

With your permission, I'd like to use some of what you write in the information we publish about the 2010 BJP. If you have any reservations about us quoting you, please let me know.

Thanks, everyone! You are so awesome...!

Big hugs and big bravos... Robin A.

Dot's June offering

2009-06-30T16:50:00.001-07:00

Here's my June piece for this year. I'm still recycling those +300 beanie babies I have! This is a cat that I needle sculpted before I beaded him dot

June piece is ready

2009-06-29T08:31:00.000-07:00

My June piece is finished. Check it out at beadinspired.blogspot.com.

Susan

Blissful Beachy Beading

2009-06-28T14:02:00.000-07:00

I've got my BJP piece for March posted on my blog. Please come take a look!

Pam

Double Infinity - June's block ready for viewing!

2009-06-27T09:42:00.000-07:00

Since June is my birth month, I wanted this block to be special to me. I had these really cool half faces I though represent the duality of gemini's and just had to use them! I searched all through my fabric and decided on the 'reverse' side of an oriental teal brocade - imagine that! I've shown a small piece of the fabric for you to see. Don't know what to say - all my pieces seem to look the same to me, an organic bubling effect of color and texture. My favorite beads on this piece are the 4 blue ones on the upper left - i'm at a loss for their name, but think it starts with a c??? Lot of fire polish here - and the picot edging is just perfect. Hope you enjoy it as much as i do! You can go to Flickr to see a larger picture at http://www.flickr.com/photos/30235567@N07/3665757898/in/pool-871696@N21

The Beads Sang!

2009-06-22T17:37:00.001-07:00

Please come to my blog to see the song my beads sang in June.

Marty S
Crackpot Beader

February BJP

2009-06-22T13:42:00.000-07:00

I must confess that I have become a bit of a BJP slacker. I have four (almost five) completed pieces that I have yet to share with you all. My goal is to get them all photographed and blogged about within the next week. First up is my February piece and I'd like to invite you to check it out on my blog if you're in the mood for a virtual trip to a beaded tropical sea.

I am absolutely blown away by the wonderful bead work that everyone has shared through the BJP blogs. I am continually inspired by every one's creativity and am deeply moved by the heartfelt honesty that is shared through the BJP. I consider myself very fortunate indeed to be a part of this group!

Pam

June BJP

2009-06-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

Here's a bit of my june bjp with a short post about it HERE...

Chimera's Tear

2009-06-18T16:36:00.000-07:00

My November cuff is done. Check it out here.

I know I just posted May's page...

2009-06-14T14:20:00.001-07:00

I just had a bit of time to simply concentrate and bead this month. So June is completed and I'm eyeing my sketchbook for a model for July. Feel free to click on my sneak peek or here for my blog to see the whole piece!

Happy Beading!!

- That Celticat Chick

November BJP Start

2009-06-13T16:17:00.001-07:00

Finally some progress on my November cuff bracelet! Anybody have any idea what the cab or the stones are?

Kassie

2008 Gallery on Web Page

2009-06-08T19:06:00.001-07:00

Just a reminder for all of you that have finished at least 8 of your pages, you are now eligible to start your gallery page on the Bead Journal Project website. To add your page look here for instructions.
To see last year's gallery take a peek here.

If you have any questions or need help you can always email me at brenda at pinkmoonhallow dot us.

... One more month done!

2009-06-06T16:50:00.000-07:00

I managed to tackle May within May... despite it now being June before I decided to upload a photograph. I chose to bead a sketch from St. Michel du Cuxa for May - Bruno actually said he wanted to see this one in beads. So, I've done it! It's uploaded on my blog... or you can click on the 'sneak peek' there and it will take you right there!

Happy beading!!
-That Celticat Chick

Three Years of BJP?????

2009-06-05T02:00:00.000-07:00

Please vote both polls on Blog #1 (top right side bar). We need your opinions about whether to continue the BJP for a third year and if we do, when to begin. Thanks so much!

Robin A.

Believe it or not . . .

2009-06-04T19:36:00.000-07:00

At long last, I have three months' worth of BJP projects posted on my blog. Never been this far behind before! As soon as another batch is mounted and ready, they will find their way to the blog soon, too.

http://artfulmuse.blogspot.com/

Kathy V in NM

New Bead Journal Pieces

2009-05-31T14:30:00.000-07:00

I have three new bead journal pieces on my blog.

a2susan

Another May finished...

2009-05-28T07:25:00.001-07:00

You can see my finished May piece here....

Dot's BJP for May

2009-05-25T07:44:00.000-07:00

I just posted on my blog my May 2009 submission for our BJP. I really had fun taking this poor little stuffed bunny (Sprout) and turning it into a yummie orange carrot. My dogs could care less as they are more interested in the REAL DEAL! Can't believe it is May already.

I did do something idiotic. I wasn't thinking and sold my March bear, Shawnee. After I was unpacking from AFIC, I realized it was gone. I really don't think I'm going to make another one, so when I display this year's BJP pieces I guess I'll just have to add a photo of Shawnee.

Double Infinity -MAY done on time!!

2009-05-24T12:37:00.000-07:00

I bought a FQ of the fabric awhile ago because I simply LOVED the print. So once again, i really didn't 'create' my block, but rather interpreted the fabric. This seems to be where my talent lies, so I'm sure i'll do it many time over!! With the placement of each bead, the form simply evolved. I had changed the orientation at one point, but once i was done, i returned it to the original perspective. Since there is so much depth to the piece, i needed to make an extra thick picot edge. Maybe one day i'll actually learn to do this properly!! I must say, putting the ultrasuede back on sure is a lot easier now! Hope you like it too. Here is the link to Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30235567@N07/3559822095/

May's Journal Piece Completed

2009-05-21T08:20:00.000-07:00

Hi All -

Here's my May brooch, part of my future wall hanging. You can see all the May flowers blossoming with the happy Spring colors. View May BJP My Gallery only allows a certain number of pieces on each page, so the May piece is on page two. If you'd like to see all of my pieces, just click on Page 1 to view the rest. I'm really pleased with the way my pieces look and can't wait to see the wall hanging completed. Remember to click on the photo to see a larger image and to read about the piece.
Have a great month.

Susan

It's All About Control! Or Is It?

2009-05-19T17:36:00.001-07:00

You are cordially invited to my blog to see my May page. Chocolate would be served, but I ate all of it. Please come anyway.

Marty S
Crackpot Beader

Double Infinity - Aprils up - just a little late!

2009-05-19T10:54:00.000-07:00

ABOVE IS MY FIRST CRAZY QUILT BLOCK CREATED FOR A CLASS ON JOGGLES. LOTS OF BEADS!!

Okay, I know it's almost the end of May, but i finally finished my April piece a few days ago. My youngest came into my craft room and said "mommy - why isn't that done yet, you are always so on time!" Well, let's see, there was the embellished crazy quilt class i took on Joggles (see photo above - i just had to share it with you!!), and my 100 year old grandfather's passing to keep me busy. But i am already almost done with May, so i guess i've caught up! I started my April block with a lovely batik and used the flow of the colors to create an organic "Spring Blossoming". I really love the sparkle of the true cuts. Hope you like it too! Heres the link to get a better look up close. http://www.flickr.com/photos/30235567@N07/3546596332/in/pool-871696@N21

2009-05-16T14:49:00.001-07:00

This month's piece includes 2 of my favorite plants, trilliums and ferns. They look so good together, the primitive quality of the ferns and the delicate beauty of the trilliums make a great combination. I haven't done the ferns justice, and will need to try other designs if I include them again. But at least they are green! You can see the complete piece here.

May done with a landscape

2009-05-16T09:11:00.000-07:00

Hi all - just finished my May piece which is the 1st time I've tried to make a landscape. I also included some ribbon embroidery. I'm excited about next month because I'm taking a crazy quilting class so those techniques will be used in June. This is right up my alley. But back to May - View May BJP here. All my pages have a roll over so if you are viewing the back of the mirror, move your mouse off the image to see the beaded side. Take care and Have a Beady Good Day. Karen

Forest Path Cuff Finished (October)

2009-05-15T21:09:00.001-07:00

Finally finished my October cuff. See it here.

Kassie

2009-05-10T16:40:00.000-07:00

Just a little slice of heaven, aka April. Forsythia and rain, daffodils and dandelions. What a wonderful time of year. It is so hard to be depressed, what with the mysteries poking through the ground, trees with their new leaves and more sunlight every day! Simplistic I know, but sometimes simple is good! Take a look at my complete April piece. Happy beading!

Catching Up (...as if you knew I was falling behind)

2009-05-09T10:21:00.000-07:00

I really was falling behind - since my March Journal page kinda became two pages, I've had a few commissions, and I'm still catching up from going to Europe... I'm happy to be caught up and I'm working on May's journal page in MAY! YAY!!

If you click on my 'Sneak Peek' to the left, or click here you can see the whole piece (along with a little ramble on my insanity...)

Happy Beading!

-That Celticat Chick

April page - Egrets!

2009-05-06T19:07:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone

April and egrets!

Happy beading
Cindy

pages

2009-05-06T12:10:00.000-07:00

I'm ahead of the game - June, July and August can be viewed at my blog www.beadsalot.blogspot.com May is the missing page.

March & April Pieces

2009-05-03T15:39:00.000-07:00

I'm trying the link again. Hopefully, it will work this time. When I previewed it, it worked well, so I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Mermaid's Jewelz is the link.
Please go see my two newest pieces on my website. Just click on the photo of the piece for the description of it.

Susan

Choosing To Grow--April BJP

2009-05-01T13:57:00.001-07:00

I finished my April BJP. It's called "Choosing to Grow." Please come to my blog to find out more about it.

Marty S
Crackpot Beader

April BJP Finished

2009-04-27T09:56:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd have more to add to this piece but it resisted all attempts to apply anything more to it so I'll call it done. To read about the meaning of the piece and see a photo of the finished journal page click here.

March & April Pieces

2009-04-26T14:24:00.000-07:00

Hi -

Here are both my March and April pieces. I really had finished my March journal piece in March, but we were in Panama and I didn't have a scanner hooked up. So, I had to wait until we returned, earlier this month. Then, I waited until I finished April's entry, waited a further week, and finally scanned both pieces. Yeah!!!! So, please go to my website, MermaidsJewelz , to view them. Click on the photo showing the month for the description of each.

This is such fun.

Susan

April bjp pin

2009-04-26T08:50:00.000-07:00

Check out my blog to see my April pin.

Jann

I'm back on board...

2009-04-21T09:36:00.000-07:00

If you don't think this post is a little hard on my heart...you are wrong. First and foremost, I want to apologize for hopping off the BJP bus! After a long absence, I have completed and posted my BJP's through April. I really could have shared a few pages much sooner than this, but I was determined to get caught up before I shared anything or I'd still feel guilty. During this time and since I started my blog, I have learned exactly how it feels to get myself overcommitted in projects and that there isn't time to do everything I need or want to do. I am slowly learning to protect my time better and stay out of the "overwhelm zone". However, I have been beading, practicing and learning during this time and I thank all of you for that. You all inspire me to keep learning this beautiful art!

So, I'm picking right back up where I left off and I hope that's okay. If you'd like to visit, I'd love for you to swing by. Now that I can breathe...I look forward to visiting you again also. ~Lisa

2009-04-16T18:02:00.000-07:00

Oh my, oh my, oh my. It is the middle of April and I'm just finishing March. I love March so much. It is a time of change and infinite possibility. The red-winged blackbirds return to our pond and they are the theme for me this month. I love their feistiness, their raspy song and their energy! I'm always looking for more energy, especially as I begin a new career and find my brain having to study, learn and take tests. (Needless to say, my college age son only laughs when I complain!)

I'm going to start April this weekend and hope to finish on time. Please take a look March's piece and the first 7 pieces together here . I'm so happy I signed on to this project and grateful from everything I have learned from it. Thank you Robin!

Come See BJP Work in Denver, Colorado!!!

2009-04-15T19:21:00.000-07:00

If you're in the Denver area, you might want to attend the meeting of the Rocky Mountain Bead Society Thursday evening, April 23rd. I will be giving a Powerpoint presentation about the BJP!

Visual Journaling with Beads, Fibers, Threads and Fabric

View over 200 beaded journal pieces by 42 artists participating in the 2007-08 Bead Journal Project! Compelling and inspirational, this unique beadwork tells stories, reveals emotions and follows important events in the lives of the artists who create a visual journal each month during the year-long project. In this presentation, you will see how the first year of the BJP developed into quite an amazing body of art!

I also posted a progress report for my April BJP, which has some BIG challenges for me!

Robin A.

Dot's April offering

2009-04-11T12:15:00.000-07:00

First off Happy Easter. I have no idea what is going on with me, but this month all I've been doing is beading rabbits. Maybe it is Spring finally coming to Ohio. This is Leonard. He's a recycled rabbit I bought years ago in a local boutique. When I found him in a box of stuff, I knew I had to work on him for April & Easter. Sorry, that there is no meaning about why I beaded him. I just did it because he was cute, and I enjoyed doing it. dot

March, April

2009-04-11T11:33:00.000-07:00

March and April pages can be found at my blog www.beadsalot.blogspot.com

April Piece done with crystal sequins

2009-04-09T06:01:00.001-07:00

So I am ahead this month - Feels good! My April piece is purple and yellow and includes Swarovski Crystal Sequins - I think they are new and not many stores have them yet, but I love them!!!! It is the crystal I've been looking for. I have found some at WhimBeads.com and BeadsGoneWildStore.com. If anyone finds them someplace else, please let me know. I put in three paisleys, but they don't show up as well as I'd like - oh well. And I've added a shiska mirror which was definitely not as easy to attach as I would have thought. I have one set of instructions, but now I find on the net that there are other stitches to attach these. Something I will need to keep practicing. So, check out my April piece.

Have a Bead Good Day

P.S. Just found the sequins at BeadingInTheRain.com and they have free shipping. And some of you asked to see my elephant larger so your request is my command.

2007-2008 BJP Completed

2009-04-05T21:04:00.000-07:00

I finally finished my Elemental Earth panel tonight... so the whole thing is finally finished!!! Check it out here: http://beadingbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Kassie

Sometimes You Just Have to Draw Outside the Lines

2009-04-04T08:42:00.000-07:00

I haven't quite finished my March Bead Journal Page... I took it along with me to Europe and it seemed the only time I had to actually work on it was during the flights. (Much to the awe and amazement of a few flight attendants who then thumbed through my sketchbooks...) Anyhow, I've updated my blog with the latest and greatest images. You can get there by clicking that neak peek to the side. NOW I've got to go through all my sketches to come up with April's journal page!

I've got a 'side project' going, as well. While in Europe, I've made a deal with an amazing Barcelona artist, Fatima Tocornal, to exchange a piece of art. We agreed to make a new piece based upon what we found inspiring of each other's personality. I've begun on a 'fallen woman' just for her - inspired by her work. I'm really excited to have one of her pieces in my collection! So... I'll be posting the progress on that piece also, soo!
Keep Beading, All!

-That Celticat Chick

Beading Daily Features BJP!!!!

2009-04-03T12:36:00.001-07:00

The online magazine, Beading Daily, today featured the BJP including pictures!!! You can read it here.

When Michelle asked me to write an article, I jumped at the chance. My only regret was that I couldn't use everyone's work... She asked me to choose from a variety of themes. What a whirl... All the work is so fabulous... so I sort of did a "pin the tail on the donkey" kind of thing... spun around and pointed...

Enjoy!
Robin A.

Website

2009-03-31T21:21:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Just a few notes about our website.

First, we have redesigned it to make room for future years of the BJP, in case there is interest in doing it again.

Second, April is the 8th month of this year's project. That means when you get your April piece done you can start sending me your images and information so we can get your page on the 2008 Member's Gallery started! Here is the link for "How to add your page".

Third, if any of you have images to complete your 2007 gallery page, this is a good time to do that also.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about the website, please post them here. I will answer them as quickly as possible.

Brenda - Web Angel

March Finished On Time!

2009-03-31T17:29:00.001-07:00

My March page "The Foundation of Happiness" is finished. On time, I'm pleased to report, after February's threatened trip to the principal's office as a result of extended tardiness.

Please come to my blog to have a look.

Marty S
Crackpot Beader

Elemental Earth - Progress Report

2009-03-30T06:40:00.001-07:00

I am half done with Elemental Earth. Check it out on my blog.

Kassie