November 1, 2009 by shebamakeda
In case you’ve been wondering why i’ve been so quiet…
i’ve been busy with the day job and prepping for our annual handmade glass bead show next weekend. Last year was such a hit, we’ve extended the show to TWO days this year and changed to bigger location.
I’ll have my usual selection of goddess and Pandora beads plus some other new designs in focals and maybe even some jewellery!
You can find out more details about the show here: http://www.ottawaglassbeadartists.com/ and artist stories here: http://ogba.wordpress.com/
See you there!
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October 9, 2009 by shebamakeda
I made my first sale on Etsy this week (THANK YOU!!!) so giddy with my first official online store success, i’ve decided to dust off my crushed ego and try eBay again (September was just a slow month, right? right??).
I’ve relisted the two Pear Tree beads and the Liquid Fire goddess bead HERE. They are really some of the best beads i’ve made – all three came out of the kiln better than i expected. I have a couple more beads i’m planning to list next week as well. Take a look, auctions end October 15th. Happy bidding!
UPDATE 10/19: well, it seems eBay was not the right market for these beads – I’ll list them to my Etsy store this week instead… In other news, i received the loveliest thank you note from my first Etsy buyer. It makes me so happy when i know the recipient loves their bead as much as i do!
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September 14, 2009 by shebamakeda
I’ll be relisting these beads on eBay on Friday, October 9th (likely for another seven days). Click any of the pictures below to take a closer look!
I have three auctions listed on eBay – click any of the pictures below to take a look!
Auctions end October 15th. Happy bidding!
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September 12, 2009 by shebamakeda
I’m still full of ideas and experimenting at the torch… and still no explanation for these beads except this is what’s currently coming out of my head: gothic and cartoon hearts, and playing with the effects that can be created from boutique silver glass. The pregnant goddesses are for a custom order. I’m having fun though!
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September 5, 2009 by shebamakeda
UPDATE 11/24: I’m rested, recovered and accepting custom orders again! just contact me for details…
I know it’s only September, however, if you’d like a ShebaMakeda bead on, under or near your tree (or that of someone you love), it really is time to start thinking about Christmas…
I can only accept custom orders from now through to September 15, 2009, so please book any requests by then. Delivery dates can be anytime between now and December.
After the 15th, i’ll be concentrating on the classes i’m scheduled to teach and building new stock and designs for our upcoming two-day Ottawa Glass Bead Artists Show on November 7th & 8th (and of course, working that day job).
After the November show, i will most likely be able to accept custom orders again, however, I may not always be able to guarantee delivery of your custom bead order by Christmas. I’ll have a better idea of timelines then.
Interested? Check out my custom order page for details: http://shebamakeda.com/my-glass-beads/custom-orders/
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September 4, 2009 by shebamakeda
(Click on the picture to take a look! )
I’ll be listing additonal beads over the next few days…
Have a great long weekend!
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August 13, 2009 by shebamakeda
FINAL UPDATE: 8/21: A cheque for $14K was just issued to Anna to help with her medical costs… (updated email below)
UPDATE 8/17: Apparently over $10K was raised for Anna by this event! Most excellent! 
UPDATE 8/14: Yippee! the white Graffiti goddess sold as well!! Thanks again everyone!!!
Great news!! The black Graffiti Goddess sold on the first day – THANK YOU!! Remember, all the funds (not just profits) are going straight to Anna, the artist – i’m even paying to ship these to the US.
Here’s the latest email i received 8/21 with an update:
(Click either picture to get to the Artful Home Hearts for Anna page.)
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August 12, 2009 by shebamakeda
I’ve donated these two very special breast cancer goddesses for this worthy cause. These Graffiti goddess beads are lightly etched, wired onto sterling silver and the sterling chain is included. The auction begins @ 10am Central today and you can find the details here: https://www.artfulhome.com/heartsforanna
I have a friend going through a very similar situation but since we live in Canada, paying out of pocket for health care isn’t a major issue. I don’t know Anna at all but after reading her story, my heart went out to her… I can’t even imagine her stress levels right now and wanted to help out in any way I could.
If you can help out by purchasing one of the donations, please do.
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August 7, 2009 by shebamakeda
…is the only way i can explain this pile of beads. I’m either on the verge of a major breakthrough or i’ve completely lost my mind.
I can’t remember ever producing such a random pile of beads NONE of which are in my usual style of beadmaking. They’ve all been made in the last week or so and i think reflect the fact that i had a lot of things on my mind. The beads range from gothic floral attempts to antiqued hearts for a framed composition to a custom order involving pears and trees to goddesses for a charity auction to those Blue Willow vessel beads that my sister requested a couple years ago (no idea why i suddenly decided to try making those again now!).
Best i can say is that at the very least it’s obvious my stringer control has really improved…
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