tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post1941957753563841565..comments2024-03-28T12:37:52.778-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Studio Saturday with Lori AndersonHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-53682310220152225322011-06-22T09:16:10.776-04:002011-06-22T09:16:10.776-04:00When I need an inspiration, I put my beads to the ...When I need an inspiration, I put my beads to the side and go out in nature or have a coffee with my friends, where I can quickly find new inspiration, sometimes on clothes of other people or in nature where I find great variety of color combinations.Perlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784794648129346211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-17533177167627871742011-06-22T00:48:46.196-04:002011-06-22T00:48:46.196-04:00I've been very lucky and found a TON of back i...I've been very lucky and found a TON of back issues of Stringing and Bead Style and Bead Trends and other beading magazines at my local book store for super cheap. Whenever I need to recharge, I reach for a stack of those - it usually inspires me!Tara P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10228837590943513243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-14420781777023147122011-06-21T16:40:33.056-04:002011-06-21T16:40:33.056-04:00When I am feeling no inspiration whatsoever, I dra...When I am feeling no inspiration whatsoever, I drag out my 7 year old niece and her beads (most of which I have given her). I will help her create something, or teach her a new technique (this weekend it was beginning wire!). I find that being able to look at jewelry through her eyes is a great way to recharge and see the world anew!sallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06831339137309963017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-33682361004063110112011-06-21T10:25:56.259-04:002011-06-21T10:25:56.259-04:00I recharge my batteries by reading blogs and forum...I recharge my batteries by reading blogs and forums. Makes me feel like I am part of a big group with the same concerns and not so isolated.Cheryl K Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488702598206848878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-5328505834134358542011-06-21T05:39:11.990-04:002011-06-21T05:39:11.990-04:00Well, I must say that working with my beads and ma...Well, I must say that working with my beads and making jewelry is how I usually de-stress from my "other" life!!! Lol But...when i start to feel overwhelmed by my jewelry projects, or just stuck, what I usually do is something completely different, but something for which I need my brain....And it usually varies due to my mood...For instance, I might do a sudoku puzzle...or play a game of free bingo on facebook (ok, no brains really needed there)...I might read, or sketch, or scrapbook, or...Well, you get the picture... :0) ADHD...ooooooh shiny??? Who me??? Lol <br /><br />Stephanie<br /><br />stephanie_mcginley@hotmail.comstephanie_mcginleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17146202608174237641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-48677422003684060142011-06-20T22:27:09.270-04:002011-06-20T22:27:09.270-04:00If I get stuck with beading, I stop and join my hu...If I get stuck with beading, I stop and join my husband wire wrapping. If I'm really stuck, I go camp on the Big Sur Coast and go jade hunting. If it's even worse, I go to the Eastern Sierra for a couple of days, wander around deserted mines. All of these work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538127329735729460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-17182938509115027922011-06-20T17:08:04.555-04:002011-06-20T17:08:04.555-04:00I don't really have a method - I like to look ...I don't really have a method - I like to look at my beads. I try to keep things organized as I go. But there usually is a small pile that needs to be sorted, especially after going to a bead show. Really, just looking at beads has a calming affect.Thanks for a chance to win a delicious cup of bead soup!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337101534643323960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-68883524753389466442011-06-20T16:37:54.201-04:002011-06-20T16:37:54.201-04:00It's funny that a lot of us have sorting and ...It's funny that a lot of us have sorting and organizing as our means of relaxing or clearing our heads. Somehow it is soothing and makes me feel like I have accomplished something when I get things sorted! I guess it is a mind thing!Susan Marlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341196299107653982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-51118630431561731352011-06-20T14:10:45.197-04:002011-06-20T14:10:45.197-04:00I tend to clean when I am overwhelmed...bead table...I tend to clean when I am overwhelmed...bead table, kitchen floors, kitchen cupboards. I always feel a sense of accomplishment when I clean, which makes me feel better about myself, builds my self confidence, and I can get back to the work at hand.Patti Vanderbloemenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899971311953499881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-71224863163247595822011-06-20T12:30:54.484-04:002011-06-20T12:30:54.484-04:00That is when I get out my little note book a frien...That is when I get out my little note book a friend gave me as a gift. I use it for lists. I was not much of a list maker but have started recently using my book when I am overwhelmed and it really seems to help. I think the part that helps the most is to be able to cross things off the list soo I actually feel like I AM getting something acomplished. Also my little book is Dr. Seuss and it makes me smile just looking at it and remembering the momement she gave it to me as it for not a special occasion. Thanks Becky for keeping me going and moving forward!<br />Alice's Beads and Baubles<br />alicecraddick@rocketmail.comalicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-60602079136509357042011-06-20T12:15:35.554-04:002011-06-20T12:15:35.554-04:00I suffer from disorganization as well with all the...I suffer from disorganization as well with all the beady goods! I enjoy cleaning out stashes or baggies and attempting some sort of reorganization of my beads. This way I can inventory and often find old favorites. <br /><br />To recharge my design batteries I often take a walk or work in the yard. So much inspiration comes from nature.mary mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793929763363488536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-32917200531085952042011-06-20T12:12:00.002-04:002011-06-20T12:12:00.002-04:00I mix new colors of polymer, or roll swirl beads. ...I mix new colors of polymer, or roll swirl beads. Something about smooshing clay that helps me to relax. But honestly, your post makes me want to go and organize that pile of beads on my cabinet. Sigh.Do Be Do Bead Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776668704580998133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-3191565085100950462011-06-20T12:00:11.896-04:002011-06-20T12:00:11.896-04:00I like going through my beads too and sorting them...I like going through my beads too and sorting them, it gives me inspiration and reminds me what I have brought.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168234897426815540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-87369030282309405342011-06-20T11:41:59.178-04:002011-06-20T11:41:59.178-04:00I like to cook & bake and also read. I do find...I like to cook & bake and also read. I do find that i really like to organize my beads and tools and now I am glad to see that i'm not the only one. swopemelmel@aol.comswopemelmelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-57327042085709756622011-06-20T11:37:13.655-04:002011-06-20T11:37:13.655-04:00Count me in the bead sorting group,too. Sadly, I d...Count me in the bead sorting group,too. Sadly, I do way more sorting than creating and I'm trying to get over that hump and start actually making things. The other thing I do is read blogs and all my beading books. I do it for inspiration but then I'm so over inspired, I can't decided what to do next and end up, again, doing nothing. This is not how I planned this new love of mine. I want to make stuff! So I know I need to read less and bead more. Hard to break bad habits, though.Sally Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915099472711692640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-16812183444424932492011-06-20T11:30:30.604-04:002011-06-20T11:30:30.604-04:00I clean up my bead tray and look at the (small) st...I clean up my bead tray and look at the (small) stash I have then just browse the blogs for inspiration!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-5237872811251373902011-06-20T09:09:34.047-04:002011-06-20T09:09:34.047-04:00When I am stressed out and with flat batteries, or...When I am stressed out and with flat batteries, or when I can´t sleep, I start sorting out photographies. It could be doing some scrapbooking, or on the compute,r or my favourite, my shoe box of pictures.<br />I think that it is the fact that we normally take pictures of the good moments of life, and you see again friendly faces that make me feel better, as if those pictures are telling me that it's all worthwhile. <br />So as you can guess i have been sorting a whole lot of pictures lately. ;o)Noemihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234148327476191622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-8978530189646742242011-06-20T08:38:49.258-04:002011-06-20T08:38:49.258-04:00Hi Lori! When I get overwhelmed and need a break,...Hi Lori! When I get overwhelmed and need a break, I step into the internet world and read blogs!Kathy ~ Artful Accentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613726751332425026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-27326614332161940112011-06-20T08:15:22.364-04:002011-06-20T08:15:22.364-04:00I have a really short attention span so always hav...I have a really short attention span so always have a few things on the go at any one time that way I can swap if things arn't going the way I want them, If I really need to get away there is always house work to do or children to play with both are strangly relaxing!Niky Sayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403350799209777898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-54324662789663240792011-06-20T07:30:52.019-04:002011-06-20T07:30:52.019-04:00Yup, sorting beads works well. Also rolling out so...Yup, sorting beads works well. Also rolling out some metal clay and adding texture and shape. Cooking is good, baking to be specific. Or sitting with my hubby and watching tv for a bit, with our little Doxie girls on our laps of course!KristiBowmanDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015584159659853422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-64572218000181417612011-06-20T07:30:13.017-04:002011-06-20T07:30:13.017-04:00I do so wish that sorting out the mess in my studi...I do so wish that sorting out the mess in my studio was soothing. It might be tidier more often. I usually need to take a total break from my workspace and do something outside like walking, and lately gardening. It empties my head and makes room for new ideas.SummersStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10250150360701388415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-28464223811643018832011-06-20T05:56:25.353-04:002011-06-20T05:56:25.353-04:00I love sorting my beads too but funnily enough, I ...I love sorting my beads too but funnily enough, I get more stressed looking at them. What works for me is to walk away from my beads and tools, set them in a place where I won't have to look at them and go read a book. Reading always calms me down. Right now, I'm stuck on a bracelet design and Alexander McCall Smith is helping me through the creative block :-).adlinahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426416680181755255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-58514781972481935482011-06-20T05:20:28.912-04:002011-06-20T05:20:28.912-04:00Cleaning up whether beads or other stuff is truly ...Cleaning up whether beads or other stuff is truly an effective way to boost confidence on days like these. I've learned the hard way that on days when I'm feeling, as you say, frazzled it's best not to attempt any kind of creative projects because it will end in tears and a lot of ruined material: fabric, wool or even chipped and cracked beads. So instead I either clean the house, now that it's warm outside, go for a walk or just do nothing. The last one being reserved for days when I'm really, really feeling down and/or agitated.coffeeaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719243899202995984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-30106223166230794212011-06-20T04:07:48.476-04:002011-06-20T04:07:48.476-04:00I grab one of the crime novels in my growing SUB a...I grab one of the crime novels in my growing SUB and dive into another world.steufelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734019874159488510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-85778748952082757992011-06-20T02:15:45.849-04:002011-06-20T02:15:45.849-04:00I find letting everything else go and creating a n...I find letting everything else go and creating a new piece of jewelry-usually a necklace so healing. I try to stretch and make something different than I have in the past. And yes, I do not think about anything but the creation. Sometimes I don't like what I made when I look at it the next day, but the sense of satisfaction is still there. I think my stress or swirling emotions go into the piece I am making and that is where the peace comes.Catherine's Dreamshttp://catherinesdreams.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com