The Beaded Soul

Welcome to my blog, I am Garlinda Price. I am from Fayetteville,NC and I have an obsession for beads, polymer clay and all things handmade. I am a wife and mom of Miriam and Caleb. Finally I am a stay-at-home mom and by night I am a fearless jewelry designer, design teacher and a vendor at various craft venues. I look forward to sharing my work and hearing your reviews. God bless and make it a creative day!

Thursday, July 31, 2008

The Beaded Soul

When I was trying to think of a name for my company, it was sooo hard.
I prayed and the Lord gave me THE BEADED SOUL!

I am addicted to these round little things, I could sit and create jewelry or beads all day long.

I buy beads and jewelry making supplies when I have no need for another item.

Beads are truly in my SOUL and I love sharing a part of my soul with you through my creations.

Visit my online store and see what the addiction is all about.

http://www.thebeadedsoul.etsy.com/

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Eternally Yours

This post is so late. I decided to spend the day with my children, Caleb, who is 5 and Miriam, who is 2. We went to Michael's to buy Polymer clay, did we need anymore? No.

But hey, at .99 who could resist.

I have so many ideas and I can't wait to get started.

These flowers are what are left from a plant on my front porch. I do not have a green thumb but you can't tell from the pic that they alone, like Jobs' servants, are left to tell the tell.




Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Hot Tamale'


I am so excited, I will be attending a bead show in a couple of days and I can't wait.
I purchased the centerpiece bead on this necklace from the last bead show I attended and it actually does not have holes in it, so technically, I guess it is not a bead.
Anywho, I decided to glue a bail to it and create a pendant, I am so brilliant sometimes, and maybe a little vain.
Click on my Etsy link on this blog and see what is new in my delightful little piece of Heaven.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Heavy Metal


I was inspired by my delicious looking and incredibly sweet husband, to use hardware finds to create jewelry.
My hubby has his own very unique style and he loves to shop and dress differently from other men!
I will be adding a section exclusively for men in my Etsy store. Come check it out for the lamb chop in your life:
www.thebeadedsoul.etsy.com

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Purple-licious



I am going to take another picture of this bracelet on my arm.

It came out totally fantastic but I realize my tiles are way to big and need to be thinner as well as wider. However, I love the resuls of my first tile bracelet.

What do you think? Please be gentle and kind or this blog will self-destruct. (Just kidding).
There is a simple necklace and earring set I designed to go with this bracelet and they are totally cute. Look for them on my store site at: http://www.thebeadedsoul.etsy.com/

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Cinnabar


Have you ever created your own molds? I always intend to try new tips and tricks and every new tool known to the clay world.
However, that can get expensive and doesn't always leave room for much individuality.
These earrings and the centerpiece pendant were made with molds I created out of scrap clay and I think they came out so beautiful.
If you set-up at shows to sell your crafts, there is nothing more exciting than when you see 10 other jewelry designers, all with beads strung on wire or cording and then there is you. You have beads made and designed by you, unique shapes and materials.
Everyone flocks to your booth and all of your delightful little baubles sell-out. Ahh, life is good. I said all of that to say, "BE ORIGINAL, BE DIFFERENT AND TAP INTO YOUR OWN INNER MUSE".

Thursday, July 24, 2008

What's New?

Okay so hear it is... It's not a giant Purple People Eater or the Blob that Ate New York.

Wow, am I telling my age or what?

I have been practicing Mokume Gane and I love the technique. Of course, I don't have it down pact yet but I am perfecting it.

Follow with me, as I work on this bracelet, I will share with you it's stages until it is a totally cute, undeniably gorgeous BAUBLE, fit for a Queen of your stature!

Meanwhile, see what's new at my Etsy store: http://www.thebeadedsoul.etsy.com/ .

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Albino Zebra


Is there really such a thing as an Albino Zebra? I don't know but this is my version of one and a very chic little Zebra I might add.
I have decided to submit my work to my favorie maggies (a.k.a. Magazines), and I pray that people will love my designs.
I know you can't live this life worrying about what people think, so what do I have to lose?
I'll let you know how it goes!!
Come see this GORGEOUS trinket for sell and others at my store:

Monday, July 21, 2008

All-American Swirls


I wanted to show you how great the hands of a 5 year old can be.
My children beg me to play with my clay and I tend to be so selfish with my supplies, to the point I have to repent and ask for forgiveness.
My 5 year old helped me to mix these colors and roll these into gorgeous beads.
Include your children in your art work, you will be amazed what they come up with. Hand crafts are on the rise and we need to encourage the next generation of crafters!
Instead of telling them to back away from the clay and no one gets hurt, let them play with the beautiful scrap clay that is left over, who knows what colors will emerge?

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Curvylicious


Finally, I have had the opportunity to upload alot of my jewelry that has been patiently awaiting it's debut.
I worked with my kids, made them popcorn, and now I can feed your accessory desires with new pics from The Beaded Soul.
Visit my webstore and invite your friends and family, ask me about my referral program.
www.thebeadedsoul.etsy.com

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Finding My Own Way!

I sometimes wonder alot about whether or not people like the things I create or what other crafters, artists and bloggers things.
The truth is it doesn't matter what people think and I don't have to hold my designs, the good, the bad and the ugly to anyone elses standards.

Each of us has our own unique gift. We don't have to copy, re-do or attempt to remake what someone else has done or is doing.

Ecclesiastes says it best, " There is nothing new under the sun." I have paved my own road and mapped out my own journey, to those who love my work, "Rock ON", to those who don't, "Everything is not for everybody".

Beleive in yourself as God believes in each of us and FIND YOUR OWN WAY in all that you do!

Monday, July 14, 2008

Ocean Pearls


I guess you can tell by my last few posts, I am longing for the beach. My posts seems to be making reference to the ocean.
We only live a couple of hours from the North Carolina shore but the closer you are, the harder it seems to make it there.
The beads on these strands jumped into my bag at a Bead Wholesale show I attended, along with numerous other little baubles or should I say chunky baubles, yet awaiting their debut.
Be inspired, go create and be a part of the Craft movement, I can't wait to see what you create.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Oceanic Jasper - Mokume Gane



YEAH!!!! I am so excited. This is my first jewelry design item where I have written down formulas to create a color palette from my head. I came up with the name first, visulaized what I wanted it to look like and then it all just came together. God is so good.

Also, I have been harrassing one of my BFF's Angela Johnson, owner of Tarheel Angel, to get her designs up and going, so I had to "GET 'ER DONE".

My other BFF and my blood sister, Patrice is probably going to steal this from my wrist, so somehow I will have to make her one so she doesn't pose some sort of ominous threat.

Have an amazing weekend!

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

The Monarch Butterfly


These highly contrasted beads are bright yellow and deep, dark purple.
Check out my etsy site listed on this blog and these beads will be listed for sell soon.
These beads will look amazing with your own designs and creations or as a part of your growing bead collection.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Doodles




Doodles! This is the name of my newest creations you will find on my flickr site as well as in my Etsy store. They are perfect for teen and childrens jewelry as well as those of us who are more mature in age. =)
They are gorgeous and the pics. don' t always do an item justice . They are the cutest thing to wear with any outfit and I receive so many compliments when wearing them.
Be bold, make your own statement. Doodle!

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

The Blue Lagoon



FINALLY!! My Etsy store is open. I am slowly adding new things daily, it is definitely a work in progress. Please be among the first to see these amazing feasts for the eyes and body! Thank you for all of you who have supported this business and I look forward to hearing from you with your positive thoughts and ideas. Don't forget to visit my store for all of your accessory and gift giving needs. Thank you!

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

North Carolina Sunset


"OMG!" As my sister says, it means, " Oh my gosh!" North Carolina has the most gorgeous sunsets. This shell pendant is actually made from the mold of a seashell my son Caleb picked up on the coast in Wilmington, NC. I begged him to let me have the shell and he said no so I had to settle for a copy. But what an amazingly, gorgeous copy it is, he can keep his little shell and I can wear my own taste of North Carolina. Now where's that BBQ?



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