getting started.

Hi everyone.
I am getting started with this year's pages. I have decided to continue with last year's size as i want to keep them in my art book as a record. not certain of the theme but it will definitely still involve a friend's input.
I am also still trying out background treatments and the latest is using photocopies with acetone onto the material. not certain how great it is but today is the day to finish the piece.
I am also trying to complete two large needlepoint pieces and an invitational exhibiton piece which i am starting today - an ice goddess.
http://www.didi-beadwork.blogspot.com/
diane lithgow, new zealand

Hi everyone!

I'm Cyndi, and I've enjoyed doing the BJP since the beginning.  I love reading about what themes, shapes, sizes, etc everyone's thinking about doing for this next year.  During the 2010 season, I made bead embroidered cuff bracelets for each month.  Some of them had a stronger tie to the month than others, but that didn't really matter to me...it was all about the fun!

Even though I do take my commitment to the BJP very seriously, I like to use the opportunity to have some fun beading time.  Since I make and write about mixed media art and jewelry professionally, it's lovely to have a low-pressure project each month to look forward to!  This year I think I'm going to do large bead embroidered buttons.

I want to welcome all the people who are new to the project, and welcome the returning folks too...it's going to be a great year!

Cyndi L

Beading Arts

Mixed Media Artist

2011

Looking forward to a new year already! This one went to fast, but I did do lots of beading. I've been in the BJP, since the beginning and have really enjoyed it.

I live in the woods in western Washington state and spend most of my time creating.

My blog is http://focus-on-fiber.blogspot.com/

Sandy