tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23625336230651758212024-02-02T02:57:43.284-07:00Mary Tafoya's SeriousbeadingSERIOUSBEADER ~ Mixed Media Beadwork & Altered Art from the Land of EnchantmentMary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.comBlogger613125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-47655324716418824682020-05-26T08:00:00.000-06:002020-05-26T08:00:03.700-06:00Playing with Numbers, Mixed Media Style<b><span style="font-size: large;">Old</span></b> <b>wooden game pieces</b> can be an endless source of creativity, inspiration, and cheap recycled art supplies. In fact, I sell wooden letter and number tiles <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Seriousbeader?section_id=6198134" target="_blank"><b>in my shop</b></a> whenever I can find them.<br />
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This summer I'm happily back on the patio with my found objects, jars, and potions! I decided to see what would happen if I played with numbers... wooden numbers. Which set do you like best?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Distress Ink sealed with tinted decoupage medium</td></tr>
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Apply Distress Ink directly from the pad, let dry, then seal with a brown-tinted satin medium.<br />
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Apply India Ink directly from the pad, let dry. It bleeds on wood but dries quickly, and it's permanent.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">India ink brush markers with satin sealer</td></tr>
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I love my set of India ink markers for so many things. Blend several colors, they dry quickly. Seal with a few coats of satin medium.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Distress Ink with high gloss hard sealer</td></tr>
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Apply Distress Ink directly from the pad. Let dry. The high gloss sealer intensifies the color. Spooky huh!<br />
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Back to the India ink markers. Quick and easy tile doodle. First I colored the tiles yellow. Let dry between colors.<br />
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This distressed set is my favorite, and the technique is so easy. Round the corners and edges with a wood file. Scrape and dent the tops of the tiles while you're at it. Then, apply a <i>light </i>coat of my secret ingredient -- almond oil. Let it soak in for a few minutes then wipe off excess.<br />
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-51591084944982614022019-09-27T08:00:00.000-06:002019-09-27T08:00:11.664-06:00Super Easy Holly Berry Garland<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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I was not in the mood to make holiday pins or napkin holders. But I wanted to do right by the big bag of holly berries my neighbor bequeathed me when she retired from crafting. Finally, recently, I thought of using them to make this easy swag garland for a holiday tree, doorway, mantle, or even gift wrap.<br />
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All you need is a roll of wire-edge ribbon and some big ole <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/726053092/3-pkgs-red-holly-berries-vintage?ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1" target="_blank"><b>holly berries from my Etsy shop</b></a>. You could also use a ruler to check your spacing between clumps. Work at a long table or on the floor, if possible. Try to keep your ribbon flat while you work.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1.</span></b> Pinch a spot on your ribbon to make a place to wrap the berries. Pleat it a little as you pinch, but don't fold it. Try not to twist the ribbon while you work.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use 3 stems for 2-3 inch ribbon, more if your ribbon is wider.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2.</b></span> Next, grab 3 stems (they are double tipped so that's 6 berries) and line them up evenly.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3.</span> </b>Fold the berries in half, right on top of the pinched part. Then grab the stems (not the berries) right under the ribbon, and twist a couple of times. (It's best not to tighten the clumps too much until you're sure about your spacing.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinch the ribbon, fold the stems and twist!</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4.</span></b> Repeat those steps -- pinch the ribbon, fold 3 berry stems, then twist.<br />
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<b>Hint: </b>You might want to "fluff" the wire-edge ribbon as you work, especially right next to the berry clumps, and press things flat as you work.<br />
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<br />Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-45634410043588421092019-07-27T15:35:00.002-06:002019-07-27T15:38:30.011-06:00Altered Plastic Cameo Cabochons for Art and Jewelry<b>T</b>his week I've been restocking <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Seriousbeader" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a></b> with some of my <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Seriousbeader?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&search_query=acrylic+cabochon" target="_blank">vintage cameo cabochons.</a></b> They're not real carved shell cameos, they're plastic imitations, but they're great for vintage style jewelry because they fit into standard cabochon tray settings (30mm x 40mm). However, I never seem to be able to just leave them alone and use them as-is so I thought I would share a couple of my favorite altering techniques.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage acrylic faux-carved coral cabochons, altered with paint and polish.</td></tr>
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The cab on the left is the original floral cabochon in green and ivory.<br />
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<b>TARNISHED SILVER: </b>The middle cabochon is painted and then highlighted with silver wax finish.<br />
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<li>First, mush dark brown acrylic paint (the artist quality kind from the tube) over the entire cabochon and use a stiff brush to push it down into all the little nooks and crannies.</li>
<li>Before the paint dries completely, gently wipe off only the high areas with a slightly damp cloth, to get an aged look.</li>
<li>Let the paint dry completely, then dab on the wax metallic polish (I like Rub n Buff the best).</li>
<li>Once the polish dries (I wait until the next day), you can buff it to a satin finish and your cabochon will look like tarnished silver!</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand painted altered vintage faux coral cabochons</td></tr>
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<b>HAND PAINTED:</b> The third cab is painted with two colors of all-surface acrylic craft paint.</div>
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<li>Use a small brush or dauber to paint a couple of flowers with each of your two colors (here I grabbed baby pink and goldenrod yellow).</li>
<li>Then, mix the colors together in different amounts to create new colors and dab them on as well.</li>
<li>You can seal these if you like. I'm thinking about adding metallic gold highlights here and there...</li>
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-65263661704099612532019-02-05T08:00:00.000-07:002019-02-05T19:15:58.217-07:00New Vintage Sequins in My Etsy Shop!<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b>een listing new vintage sequin strands all week, and here we are with 9 new offerings to add to the 70+ colors and styles in my Etsy shop. Click any image to go straight to the listings. (Ask me about designer discounts on 5+ strands -- I can set up a reserved listing for you and you'll save on shipping too.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/662387144/4mm-vintage-white-rainbow-iris-flat" target="_blank">White Rainbow 4mm flat</a></td></tr>
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<br />Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-24737434584104442532018-12-30T22:15:00.000-07:002019-01-11T08:45:24.119-07:00Dollar Store Decoupaged Notebook<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLyRd5ShXBKnjzprLaMoX-hU6E95ZozzjGrttWA0eR7vzprolzSpFrlr0LnEUwFzPABm12g1SybmGq90Jr6_XqWzlQFQ3MOAJH9q6bToZUWiP7F1_fdBiGS7CL00smq-WPDxnYypLc_OC6/s1600/notebook1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="582" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLyRd5ShXBKnjzprLaMoX-hU6E95ZozzjGrttWA0eR7vzprolzSpFrlr0LnEUwFzPABm12g1SybmGq90Jr6_XqWzlQFQ3MOAJH9q6bToZUWiP7F1_fdBiGS7CL00smq-WPDxnYypLc_OC6/s200/notebook1.jpg" width="200" /></a>Here's an easy way to decoupage a notebook with a couple of dollar store items and a few basic art supplies.<br />
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You'll Need:<br />
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<li>1 paper or chipboard covered <a href="https://amzn.to/2RlwbgU" target="_blank"><b>blank noteboo</b>k</a></li>
<li>1 large printed <b>paper napkin</b>, split into layers</li>
<li>Tinted <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2RHEaUJ" target="_blank">decoupage medium</a></b>, Mod Podge, or bookbinding glue</li>
<li>Flat <b>paintbrush </b>or sponge brush, 1-2" wide</li>
<li>Old plastic <b>credit card</b> or hotel room card</li>
<li><b>Craft knife</b> or single edge razor blade</li>
<li>Sheet of printer paper or plain <b>scrap paper</b></li>
<li>Metallic rubber <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2RGmf0Y" target="_blank">stamping ink</a></b></li>
<li>Rubber <b>stamp </b>to coordinate with napkin paper</li>
<li><b>Pencil</b></li>
<li>Damp <b>paper towel</b></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. </span></b>Unfold a napkin and split the layers apart. Discard the white layer and save only the printed layer. This thin layer will become semi-transparent when you apply the glue, and blend with the notebook color.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Discard all but the printed layer of the napkin.</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. </span></b>Position the napkin wherever you want it on the cover. With your pencil, lightly mark the corners and sides of the cover on your napkin. Set it aside -- don't cut it yet.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. </span></b>Open the notebook so that you're only working with the front cover. Apply an even layer of the decoupage medium to the entire cover, all the way to the edges. Work quickly or the medium will soak in.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open the notebook while working, but don't trim the edges yet!</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4. </span></b>Grab the napkin and, using the pencil marks as a guide, lay it down onto the cover. Spread it out. Don't worry if you get a few wrinkles and tears, the decoupage medium will darken and "age" those areas. Gently dab the napkin down onto the cover until it's pretty flat.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wrinkled and torn is ok!</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5. </span></b>Here's how to burnish down the napkin -- lay your white paper on top of the wet cover, and, using a long edge of your old credit card to press out the excess medium. Start in the middle and burnish out toward each edge. Repeat, starting in the center and scraping out in a different direction each time. Clean up any extra medium with a slightly damp paper towel.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burnish from the center out to the edges with an old credit card.<br />
Trim with a single edge razor or your favorite craft knife.</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">6. </span></b>Set aside the white paper cover and let the cover dry <i>completely</i>. You will probably have extra napkin hanging over the edges. Resist the temptation to trim the edges!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">7. </span></b>Once the first coat is dry, apply another thin coat. It will protect the napkin. Dab up any extra and let dry completely again.</div>
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Don't be alarmed if your cover warps. It should flatten when dry, but if not, you can press it until a big book later.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">8. </span></b>Now you're ready to trim the excess napkin. Turn the notebook over and, using your razor or craft knife, trim carefully right along the edge. If you burnished well, the edges should be completely glued down. If not, just touch it up with a little more medium.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">9.</span></b> I like to add more napkin scraps here and there, and a little more medium to give the piece an aged look. Don't add too much more moisture though, or your cover could start to fall apart.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">10. </span></b>I always like to add a metallic touch, so in this example I stamped a leaf-and-stem motif with fast-drying gold Delicata ink.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Delicata metallic inks dry faster than pigment inks.</td></tr>
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-29909081315834250982018-09-05T17:57:00.001-06:002018-09-05T18:06:29.874-06:00A La Amigurumi! (Japanese crochet dolls)I was sure stymied when the MOTH came home with a little collection of miniature <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Seriousbeader?search_query=amigurumi" target="_blank">vintage Japanese crochet dolls</a></b>. And for some reason, this collector had 2 of everything -- twins?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Seriousbeader?search_query=amigurumi" target="_blank">Pair of vintage amigurumi (crochet) dolls in "sailor suits"</a></td></tr>
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Fortunately, I found a similar doll (thank you Google image search) and learned a little bit about the interesting craft of Japanese <i>amigurumi</i>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Seriousbeader?search_query=amigurumi" target="_blank">Miniature Japanese crochet doll (amigurumi) crawling along in a purple onesie and bonnet.</a></td></tr>
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Here's a little bit about the ones we found: <i>Ami </i>is the Japanese word for "knit/crochet," and <i>nuigurumi </i>is Japanese for "doll." They became more popular after WWII and on into the two-thousandsies. Mine are crocheted and stuffed, and their faces are hand painted. They measure about 2-3 inches in height and each one is slightly different. These make nice little gifts, but I would not use them as toys, they're mainly for collecting, a la other Japanese Kawaii-style items.<br />
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-25086614389177063532018-04-02T08:00:00.000-06:002018-04-02T08:00:42.096-06:00April Sequins SaleDear Friends and Fanatics,<div>
This entire month, for the first time I'm putting all my <b>vintage sequin strands on sale</b> -- 10% off, no minimum order (usually you have to buy 5 strands to get the discount). Specialty sequins are not discounted, but all others are. Here's a direct link to the sale items: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/seriousbeader?section_id=1">https://www.etsy.com/shop/seriousbeader?section_id=1</a> .</div>
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I will be adding a few more colors, sizes and styles throughout the month, but meanwhile here are some special lovelies to consider.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/265365298/vintage-sequins-strand-blue-iris-ab" target="_blank">Blue iris AB, 6mm flat</a></td></tr>
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Iris, AB (aurora borealis) or rainbow-coated flat sequins cover a lot of ground in your embroidery projects.</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/586974345/copper-vintage-sequins-strand-4mm-cupped" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjnpQGGsARUwdeQTvom3qjzxSq1EqXmX5h_pKZ_e7bQl3g7D1wfmOu4Su32vl8j2aTyemsV4QiE3hPq-tWUD7-pzorVRrLJ1QKrlVuX_y-xC0nWuvcll6h9SugKyqCQnxCYxOxXQM3fvd/s320/sequins_coppercups.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/586974345/copper-vintage-sequins-strand-4mm-cupped" target="_blank">Copper AB 4mm cups</a></td></tr>
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These little copper iris cups look like rhinestone crystals in your work, but are light as a feather.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/538823831/vintage-sequins-lime-green-lustre-strand" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQrBun-PpuHNwIYW6K1jIY9T-_7y0KQ4mDi31RvBa4_5vIIgt72aLsHkSYcPCZO0MXCLYzra10P7_t7nf_0N95P8Ay0Q0ksrehUOlVL3-wnoBYNeDCsBGPyV_oKogzhOGh3EXeBQ4bhGA/s320/sequins_limegreen.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/538823831/vintage-sequins-lime-green-lustre-strand" target="_blank">Transparent Lime green lustre 6mm cups</a></td></tr>
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Layer transparent sequins over each other on patterned fabric, for interesting and subtle effects.<br />
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Matte sequins aren't as reflective but they're rich in color! I have these plum beauties in 4 styles -- small and medium in both cupped and flat. Great for floral motifs!</div>
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-59469452885224277492018-03-16T14:24:00.001-06:002019-01-11T09:02:54.552-07:00Rosemary PotpourrisWell, after pruning the rosemary bush, I couldn't bring myself to toss all the branches. REALLY don't need more rosemary right now, tho. So I just stripped the leaves and popped them into these little <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/555850719/cotton-muslin-drawstring-bags-unbleached?ref=shop_home_active_16" target="_blank">cotton drawstring bags</a></b> from my shop.<br />
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No washing, no processing the herbs, makes an insanely quick potpourri that you can just crunch a little to freshen after the scent fades.</div>
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By the way, I use <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2RFiMzM" target="_blank">India ink</a></b> most of the time because it's permanent, dries fast, less toxic than other inks. My <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2RFho02" target="_blank">alphabet roller stamps</a></b> are almost vintage but you can still find some good ones for sale!</div>
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-82864559310008093642018-02-17T13:17:00.001-07:002019-01-11T09:40:10.301-07:00Vintage Posies Cupcake ToppersWell, hello again! Here's a fun little spring project, my recent take on the miniature vintage flocked flowers thing... which incidentally I try to carry in my <b><a href="http://www.seriousbeader.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> </b>whenever I can find them.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage Flocked Flower Cupcake Toppers</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">T</span></b>raditionally, these little craft treasures were used in doll hats and miniature crafts. Most that I've found were made in Japan or Korea. The newer miniature flowers don't have the delicate colors, detail and flocking, not to mention the soft-colored plaster stamens, or pips. My collection is pretty faded, but still precious.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral tape, artist quality glitter glue, vintage mini flocked flowers, and food skewers</td></tr>
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To complete this project, you'll need a few basic supplies:<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Seriousbeader?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&section_id=23295286" target="_blank"><b>Miniature flowers</b></a> to wrap. If you can't find the vintage ones, try <b><a href="https://amzn.to/2RKFCpE" target="_blank">these on Amazon</a></b>.</li>
<li><b><a href="https://amzn.to/2M7lVmo" target="_blank">Floral tape</a></b> in your choice of color(s).</li>
<li>Food grade<b> <a href="https://amzn.to/2M5ZuhM" target="_blank">wooden skewers</a></b>. Mine say "gluten free," lol. I got them at a restaurant supply store.</li>
<li><b><a href="https://amzn.to/2AGWdkp" target="_blank">Glitter glue</a></b>. Also your choice of color, but I highly recommend Ranger Stickles. It doesn't drip or flatten out when it dries. Also, the applicator allows you to use a very fine line.</li>
<li>If you trim your food picks, you'll also need a sharp pair of scissors or craft knife.</li>
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<b>1. </b>Choose a stem and bend the wire at a right angle, then wrap it around the skewer.</div>
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<b>2. </b>Wrap floral tape around the wire.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All bundled up comfy and posy, I mean cozy!</td></tr>
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<b>3. </b>Apply a little bit of glitter glue around the top and let it dry.<br />
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These little bundles make adorable cupcake toppers -- use matching frosting dude. Also nice looking around the message on a frosted cake!</div>
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-32304599695153418112017-01-16T16:27:00.001-07:002017-01-16T16:27:20.716-07:00Recycled Bingo Card BooksMy latest project is one that's been in the making for months, as the MOTH (man of the house) and I gathered all the necessary materials from thrift stores and yard sales.<br />
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I made these little books from vintage bingo cards, filled with vintage plain papers, mixed with assorted graph and decorative papers, each one with a nice little pocket in the back!<br />
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All the materials came from my stash of papers and the MOTH's great hunting techniques. He found three boxes of the plastic combs, and then finally found us an excellent (and very vintage) comb binder to punch and gather everything.<br />
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I decorated several of these, but honestly, the ones I like best are the plain cards with just a red star in the Free space.<br />
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<br />Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-42557189587477305252016-03-29T11:51:00.000-06:002016-04-07T14:14:53.490-06:00Birds Gone Wild Class<b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">I</span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"> </span></b>broke out of my cage this weekend and took a bird-making class with <b><a href="http://www.leighannalight.com/" target="_blank">Leighanna Light</a></b> at a new art-teaching spot in my neighborhood called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Art-on-Broadway-1038329032852823" target="_blank"><b>Art on Broadway</b></a>, I took my best junque over there including my favorite old tins to cut up, rusty things I pick up on my walks, and some bells from my decades-in-the-making stash of bells... I even had a dream about what to make!<br />
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The class is called <a href="http://www.leighannalight.com/class-descriptions/" target="_blank">Birds Gone Wild</a>, and although you do have to be able to wield some tin snips and hole punchers, and bend a little wire, it's an easy, creative class with lots of possibilities and simple cold construction techniques. I opted to make door knockers with bells on the bottoms. Kind of a low-tech security system. ;-)<br />
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I learned a cool new resist/patina technique which I didn't actually try in class because all my tins already had patterns on them. Finished one bird, with a few tweaks (or would that be tweets?) it will be flying off to the East Mountains to a friend's home. The other one (not pictured) will probably stay at Rancho Tafoya for awhile, seeing as it's coming on spring here...<br />
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<br />Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-24617990883126805432016-01-28T21:02:00.003-07:002016-01-28T21:33:55.311-07:00Vintage Tony Lama Butterfly BootsWhat a great vintage find! These <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/157611487/tony-lama-ladies-boots-beige-butterfly" target="_blank"><b>vintage</b> <b>1970s Tony Lama boots</b></a> are going up in my <a href="http://www.seriousbeader.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. Here are some extra photos (click each image for a bigger picture):<br />
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Today you see a lot of embroidered boots, but hardly any cutout/underlay work. These gawjus boots have <i>two </i>layers of underlay -- in chocolate brown and fawn tan. Even the smaller half butterflies at the top are cut out. Nice cutaway heel too!</div>
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<br />Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-44719028141957909172016-01-21T10:37:00.001-07:002016-01-21T15:01:09.961-07:00Discount Pricing on Vintage SequinsWow, I currently have over 70 colors and styles of vintage sequins listed in <a href="http://www.seriousbeader.etsy.com/" target="_blank">my seriousbeader Etsy shop</a>. Most are on strands, fresh from the factory master hanks. I stock cupped and flat sequins, large and small, in a wide range of colors and finishes, as well as a few of the diamond shaped, single hole spangles used in knitting and for fringe.<br />
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<b>Mix and match 5 or more full strands for a 10% discount. HERE'S HOW:</b><br />
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As if I didn't have enough up already, I'm adding new colors just about every week. Here's my favorite color of the week!<br />
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for registration info, visit <a href="https://www.craftonlineuniversity.com/courses/hands-on-color-theory-a-workshop-for-artisans-and-crafty-souls" target="_blank"><b>CraftU</b></a>!</div>
Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-17936227337643230642015-05-14T09:38:00.000-06:002015-05-14T09:38:57.977-06:00Dealing with Bead Finishes<b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">T</span></b>hanks,<b> <a href="http://www.beadingdaily.com/members/Jennifer-VanBenschoten/default.aspx" target="_blank">Jennifer VanBenschoten</a></b>, for letting me guest author your <a href="http://www.beadingdaily.com/" target="_blank">Beading Daily</a> blog last week!<br />
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Everybody who works with "the little glass beads" has to learn (usually the hard way) how to deal with fancy surface finishes in your designs. Reflective finishes, matte finishes, rainbow finishes, see-through beads, yeah they're pretty, but they can sure cause problems!<br />
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Maybe this little write-up will help sort things out...<br />
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<br />Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-52121207358641211602015-05-13T08:00:00.000-06:002018-03-16T14:33:28.782-06:00Grandma Moses Fallen Phrase Word Puzzle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=grandma+moses" target="_blank">GRANDMA MOSES</a> </b></span>was an American folk artist who started painting seriously at the age of 78. She had first painted as a child with lemon and grape juice as her pigments! She also created rural and old-timey farm scenes in embroidery before her arthritis made that too difficult. A very hard worker, she worked and lived on farms all of her life. When ask what she would have done had she not become a painter, she gave this reply.<br />
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<b>Instructions: </b>Notice that the letters beneath the puzzle are jumbled, but stacked in columns. Each letter must go into a blank square, but it can only go into the column above it. Notice that the letter P in the far left column can only go in one place, because there's only one blank square in the column above it. Same with the letter D in the far right column.</div>
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<br />Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-47721753202010085722015-05-12T15:10:00.001-06:002015-05-12T15:10:38.331-06:00Thanks Quilting Daily!<b><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">A</span></b> big thank you to <a href="http://view.e.quiltingdaily.com/?j=febe13747c670574&m=fe90157370600c7b71&ls=fdfd15747467007570147471&l=fec7157172610279&s=fe32167474600478701371&jb=ff6615707d&ju=fe5f16797c61077f7415&et_mid=749319&rid=241405571&r=0" target="_blank">Quilting Daily</a> for plugging my online color theory class! I hope to see some quilters in the first session... amazing color opportunities in quilting.<br />
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<i>"Take a multi-sensory tour of the fascinating, though sometimes frustrating world or color theory in this instructor-led online course. You'll get comfortable with color terms and concepts, and you'll become an expert at choosing colors for your own work -- in any medium."</i><br />
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-81879474609872431782015-05-07T21:13:00.003-06:002015-05-07T21:16:00.947-06:00Online Color Theory Class Gearing Up!Oh yeah! <b><a href="https://www.craftonlineuniversity.com/" target="_blank">Craft University</a></b> presents...<br />
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<i><a href="https://www.craftonlineuniversity.com/courses/hands-on-color-theory-a-workshop-for-artisans-and-crafty-souls" target="_blank">an online course with Mary Tafoya</a></i></h3>
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Four weeks of <b>self-paced guided instruction</b>, downloadable <b>color theory worksheets</b>, and lively online <b>discussions</b>. You can<b> ~</b>post your work, ~contact the instructor, ~discuss with your classmates. All you need are <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>1.</b> internet access, <b>2.</b> colored pencils, and <b>3. </b>a printer.</span><br />
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This class is a little bit ART and a little bit SCIENCE. You'll learn what you need to know about color theory to solve color problems and make creative color choices in your artwork, on the computer, in your photography, etc.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Hands-On</span> <span style="color: #b45f06;">Color </span><span style="color: #bf9000;">Theory</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">for</span> <span style="color: #134f5c;">Artisans </span><span style="color: #0b5394;">and </span><span style="color: #674ea7;">Crafty </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Souls</span></span></b></span><br />
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<li>Six Benefits of Studying Color Theory</li>
<li>Color and Human Perception</li>
<li>Color Factoids</li>
<li>Three Amazing Attributes of Color</li>
<li>Riding the Light Waves with Hue, Saturation and Value</li>
<li>Flesh and Bones with Tints, Shades and Tones</li>
<li>To the Color Wheel...and Beyond</li>
<li>Color Guides and Models</li>
<li>The Usual Suspects -- Primaries and Secondaries</li>
<li>Jewel Tones and Earth Tones -- Intermediate and Tertiary Colors</li>
<li>Safe Zones with Neutral Colors</li>
<li>Color Harmonies -- Making Color Sing</li>
<li>The Complements</li>
<li>Analogous Neighbors</li>
<li>Monochromatics</li>
<li>Triads and Tetrads</li>
<li>The Seven Color Contrasts</li>
<li>Color and Culture</li>
<li>Color Symbolism</li>
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<br />Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-16518926365019602172015-05-04T15:10:00.000-06:002015-05-04T22:53:46.889-06:00Bead Embroidery Webinar Tues May 5Here we go again! I hope some of you will join me tomorrow midday for another live webinar on bead embroidery tips and techniques.<br />
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<b><span style="background-color: white; color: #0b5394;">Bead Embroidery Techniques and Inspiration, with Mary Tafoya</span></b></div>
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This webinar is about an hour long and it's basically a live slide presentation where I show lots of closeups of my work and talk about various techniques for blending colors, working with mixed media and found objects, constructing a bead embroidery "sandwich" and more.</div>
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<i>If you can't attend the live session, don't worry -- the video recording will be available for download after the webinar, from the same link above.</i></div>
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<b>BUT </b>the advantage to coming to the seminar is you get to ask questions. So if you have problems with bead embroidery, come on by. All questions will be answered during the seminar or, if we run out of time, in an email follow-up!</div>
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-60247216774570316812015-04-23T11:56:00.000-06:002015-04-30T14:30:48.754-06:00Colored Pencils on Sale!Hey folks,<br />
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I just noticed that the colored pencil set I'm recommending for my May/June <a href="https://www.craftonlineuniversity.com/courses/hands-on-color-theory-a-workshop-for-artisans-and-crafty-souls" target="_blank"><b>color theory class</b></a> is on sale big time at the online Interweave store. This set retails for about $40.00 everywhere, but right now it's on sale for<b><i> under $18.00</i></b>, which is better than most of your big box store will get you, even with a coupon. Plus, this set comes with lots of accessories, including the pencil sharpener and blending stick I recommend for the class.<br />
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-8858628265878555092015-04-11T16:00:00.002-06:002015-04-13T08:38:13.614-06:00Online Color Theory Class Registration Open! May-June 2015<b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">S</span></b>ome of you know I've been teaching color theory since the dark ages. (Ha, that's a color joke.) I published my first article on the subject in <i>Beadwork</i>, Winter 1999. And now, starting May 26, I'll be teaching color theory online for <a href="https://www.craftonlineuniversity.com/courses/hands-on-color-theory-a-workshop-for-artisans-and-crafty-souls" target="_blank">Craft University</a>.<br />
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The course lasts four weeks and will consist of downloadable worksheets, lecture notes, discussions, games, and the occasional video. With yours truly. You log in whenever you want. The supply list is short -- you just need artist-quality colored pencils, access to a black and white printer, and some white paper. The price is good too...check out all the details here:<br />
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-14578887498628662712015-03-17T07:45:00.000-06:002015-03-19T11:12:19.042-06:00Guest Column in Beadwork -- Bead Embroidery PrimerWow, just got my advance copy of the latest <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=ZxjHaOBhS3c&offerid=266289.6&type=3&subid=0"><i>Beadwork</i></a><img border="0" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=ZxjHaOBhS3c&bids=266289.6&type=3&subid=0" height="1" width="1" /> magazine. Thanks, Jean Cox, for letting me guest-host your "Stitch Pro" column this (April/May 2015) issue!<br />
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The two-page spread covers a couple of basic stitches, starting and ending threads, and some tips about materials. And some nice illustrations. And... a humongous photo!</div>
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I do believe this is the largest photo ever published of my beadwork. I love it! You can just about see every bead. This piece is called <i>Road Trip</i> and I talk about it a lot in my recent webinar for Interweave called <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ZxjHaOBhS3c&offerid=266289.14042&type=2&murl=http%3A%2F%2Flink.mercent.com%2Fredirect.ashx%3Fmr%3AmerchantID%3DInterweave%26mr%3AtrackingCode%3D2C13B9A0-5D76-E411-9BFE-BC305BF82376%26mr%3AtargetUrl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2FInterweaveStore.com%2Fbead-embroidery-tips-techniques-and-inspiration-from-mary-tafoya" target="_blank"><b>Bead Embroidery: Techniques & Inspiration</b></a>. (HINT: Sometimes the download goes on sale for $14.99...)</div>
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-9309181651030953182015-02-15T08:13:00.000-07:002015-02-15T08:13:45.718-07:00Rustic Elegance Jewelry by Diane MarieI always enjoy seeing what my customers make with their purchases. Here's a necklace by Diane Marie, on Etsy as <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/madislandartist" target="_blank">Rustic Elegance Jewelry</a>.<br />
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She purchased one of my copper-themed <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Seriousbeader?section_id=5251362" target="_blank">bead packs</a> and used the<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/95751584/vintage-dutch-east-indies-coins-with" target="_blank"> Dutch East Indies coin</a> as part of the pendant.<br />
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Nice work! Looks earthy, unique, and very wearable!</div>
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Mary Tafoyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933105013967021817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2362533623065175821.post-65557973559930984252015-01-12T07:30:00.000-07:002015-01-12T18:16:29.653-07:00Welcome to My Shop!On the home improvement shows, they always say, "A room should have a purpose." Well, in my small house, most rooms need to have more than one. Our dining room, for example, is also my <a href="http://www.seriousbeader.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy jewelry supply shop</a>. I thought some folks would like to see where I process your orders. Others might enjoy seeing how I cram all this stuff in here!<br />
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See? I'm an <i>organized </i>hoarder. In front of the shelves I have a rolling cart that acts like a shipping station (bottom right). It rolls out of the room and into my studio when a bunch of people come over.</div>
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This awesome antique desk is crammed with inventory. The top shelf holds vintage beads and findings that are all counted and ready to photograph.</div>
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And this is where everything goes that's listed in <a href="http://www.seriousbeader.etsy.com/" target="_blank">my shop</a>. These carts also roll out of the room when it needs to be a dining room again.</div>
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