Fayetteville Art Walk was a lovely show. The weather was perfect, the food was good, crowds of people showed up and the art work was fantastic. I really enjoyed the weekend, sold some jewelry, met some new people, saw some of my old customers – and (drum roll, please!) was awarded “Best of 3D” for the entire show!! I am really honored – my highest award to date, and a nice cash prize to boot. Thank you one and all.

Now we are gearing up for Dallas City Arts which is just around a tiny corner and starts this Friday. I am happily at my bead board today,  making even more new pieces. So those of you that didn’t get out in the SNOW the last time I was in Dallas, come on by and see us. We’ll be indoors at Fair Park, with lots of new goodies. 

We’re off to New Mexico tomorrow. The last month has flown by – creating beads, creating jewelry, settling into our new house, and nursing the flowers at the old house through the drought. There’s been interest shown in our old house (link to the listing here), but no deal yet…. maybe one on the way, we’ll see.

I’ve given up on Paypal for a lot of reasons, so have set  up my web site with "e-mail me if you are interested" links instead of "Buy Now" buttons. So for today’s sneak preview, follow this link to see most of what I have been making.  Maybe you recognize some of the beads shown in the previous post. Check it out. And just to repeat myself, e-mail me now if you want to buy something  that is posted, ’cause with three shows in a row, these pretty babies will go F-A-S-T. Lots of really new ideas from me, such as the wire beads I’ve been making out of copper and steel. Fun stuff, fall colors – Wearable Art | Born in Fire.

Later ……

In another few days we’ll be at the Ruidoso Art Festival. I so look forward to it – a lovely group of people from the Chamber of Commerce host the show, it’s packed with quality art made by good artists,  it’s held inside a lovely facility, and, ahhh, it will undoubtedly be cooler than Texas.

Here’s a sneak preview of three of my latest, to tickle your fancy before their unveiling in New Mexico.

The Fayetteville Art Walk starts tomorrow at 10 am. Here is a sneak preview of some of my new jewelry. If you can’t make it to the show, or just want to be sure to snag one of these for yourself, send me an e-mail (beads at LynFoley dot com).

I’m off and running to  set up the booth, and complete all those other last minute "to dos" before tomorrow.

Bubbles in black and white with lava stones:  $385

This necklace is a standout, and even though the lava is heavier than my bubble beads, it is surprisingly comfortable.

Bubbles and Black: $315. One of my now classic bubble necklaces with some new fun back and white decorations on the beads. Strung on black stainless steel cable, and is about 18" long. Fun!

Spring Flowers, Leaves and Bubbles: $465

Does the picture say it all? A stunner. Can you see yourself wearing this one to a party with some salsa sounds?

Tidepool: $145

The picture doesn’t do this pendant justice. Jim has one again made a graceful silver drop to showcase a sea green bead I made with some sea urchin type murrini. Lovely colors that will wow you when you see this, and it hangs so from a silver neckwire.

Spring Wrapper with Pearls: $395

A long (about 40 inches) necklace that can be worn as it, or wrap it for a double mid length effect. Full of hollows, leaves and assorted shaped beads in luscious summer colors.

Summer Fun Bracelet: $115

Lots of new earrings, in prices from $35 to $55. Too many new pieces to post. This sneak preview just the top of the haystack. Come on out for a day in the country at the Fayetteville Art Walk!

I’ve been simultaneously working on our new house and making new jewelry. We stained the concrete floor with a second coat on Saturday. It looks beautiful, like granite. Oh, at last the final workmen can get in and finish everything, now that the floor is stained.

And I can get on with making more jewelry for our upcoming show in Fayetteville. The Art Walk will be Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd. Come on over if you are within driving distance. It promises to be a lovely show on the square under big spreading oaks, with lots of nice artwork (including mine).

Here’s a sneak preview: