Beadworks by Kerri

Hello everyone!

I've been busy creating more jewelry and finally back into beadweaving. I took a short break while learning some wire wrap techniques. Please take a few moments to check out my latest additions in beadworksbykerri.etsy.com. Above is my favorite....... let me know what you think!

New Artist Friends

Sculpted Windows Jewelry - Kristie-Lou Brigham

Here's a beautiful polymer clay cab created by Kristie-Lou Brigham, wire wrapper and polymer clay extrodinaire!!!

One of the nicest things that have come out of being involved with Gallery 141 in Lancaster is the friends I've met. I'd like to take a few minutes to introduce some of them to you.

Kristie-Lou Brigham is by far the best wire wrap artist I've had the pleasure of meeting. Her work is absolutely stunning, to say the least. Her favorite medium is wire, but she also makes beautiful polymer clay face beads. I've used a few of them in my beadwork and the pieces always sell fast once they're designed and on the market.

Kristie lives in Lancaster with Eon and her two weiner dogs. Here are a couple more of her pieces for you to enjoy (they're actually part of my wish list....heehee). You can find more of her work through

http://www.sculptedwindowsjewelry.blogspot.com/

Hello!

It's been some time since I posted a new blog and so much has happened. It's been a wonderful journey so far. I now have my jewelry in three different locations. If you're interested, here they are:

Olde Factory, Hummelstown, PA
Gallery 141, Lancaster, PA
www.beadworksbykerri.etsy.com

The etsy shop has been a good venture. I really like the site because it has tons of hand made items. I whole heartedly believe we should support the cottage industry. By cottage industry I mean people who make hand made items for resale. Artists pour their hearts into their creations and it shows. At etsy you can find a multitude of products, including jewelry, clothing, handbags, scarves, home decor, children's toys and much, much more.

Gallery 141 is part of the downtown art scene. It's a little off the beaten path, but we make up for it with charm. There are two monthly events that, if you're ever in the area, you should check out. The first friday of each month is "First Friday", appropriately named....LOL We have a live band, sometimes two and samplings of wine for our patrons. Most, if not all, of the artists are here for people to meet personally. The third friday of each month is "Music Friday". It's almost the same as "First Friday" but fewer galleries in the downtown area participate. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and until 9pm for First Friday and Music Friday.

Olde Factory in Hummelstown has been in business for 18 years. It's a three story building in historic Hummelstown and only about 3 miles from Hershey Park. They're open 7 days a week. Monday through Saturday from 10 - 6pm and on Sunday from noon to 5pm. There you can find antiques, collectibles, etc. My booth is in a glass case on the first floor.

Come on out and join the fun!!
Kerri

A Little Bit About Me

As many of you already know, my life long love affair with arts and crafts began when, as a young girl, my grandmother taught me how to crochet. Ever since, I'm happiest when my hands are creating something. Through my journey as an artist I have tried and enjoyed many crafts, including crochet, knitting (never quite got the hang of it), sewing, macrame, needlepoint, cross stitch, you name it. Sometimes I would have 4 or 5 projects going at the same time across several mediums. It wasn't until my older sister Cindy taught me how to make my first pair of earrings that I became focused on one craft. Almost immediately I became addicted to beads and for those of you who are also confessed beadaholics, you know what I mean. There's a certain feeling or spirituality that comes from running your fingers around and across a nicely shaped stone. The colors are fascinating and the variety is endless. As with many forms of art, you are only limited by your own imagination. It is my hope, through this blog, that my love of art can be an inspiration for other aspiring artists. It's been a long, wonderful journey and I'm amazed how intertwined it has become. The internet has opened up a whole new world for many. In the course of a few hours you can scan the globe so to speak. You do a search, find a website you like that has a link you find interesting which leads you to yet another website and more buried treasures. Half the fun is not knowing where it will all lead.



Come join the adventure and share your journey with me and others!!