June 14, 2016

Trump's Freudian Slip.

"We have an incompetent administration. And if I’m elected president, that will not change, I will tell you, that will not change over the next four years."

I heard Trump say this this morning and immediately thought, "Huh?" It's even like that in the transcript... http://time.com/4367120/orlando-shooting-donald-trump-transcript/

eta: Tactical Peek found a video clip of him saying this. Check it out... http://www.c-span.org/video/?c4603719/trump-says-administration-will-incompetent

April 18, 2016

Bead the Bern Grand Opening!

I opened my Etsy Store today! I'm really excited. Thanks so much for all the encouragement and feedback on my Bernie bead loom designs. Check out my store. https://www.etsy.com/shop/PecosRiverJewelry?ref=l2-shopheader-name Let me know how it looks. I had to teach myself a bunch of new things this weekend but I think it all came out pretty good.

Here are some of the designs I came up with...







I'm also posting these on Pinterest under Crafters For Equality. https://www.pinterest.com/craft4equality/bernie-sanders/ That's a board I started after the Hobby Lobby decision pissed me off. I figured that board would have lots of Bernie crafters. I really want to get these designs out to other artists/crafters so we can all spread the word. What a great conversation starter these would be. I priced them low to be accessible to most but if you want one and you really can't afford it, let me know and I can work something out.

They're designed for the bead loom but will work with square stitch. I also think they could be adapted to any grid based craft like cross stitch, plastic canvas, Perler beads, etc. I'm going to start a thread in the Arts and Crafts forum, too, where I will be able to give people tips on how to use these. Bead looming is actually pretty easy once you get the hang of it and these patterns would be good for a beginner.

Please help me spread the word. If you go to the Etsy page you can Pin, or Tweet or Facebook these. Thanks again!

April 15, 2016

What do you think of my new Bernie bead designs?

A few weeks ago, I did a giveaway for a Bernie bracelet I made on a bead loom. Here is a picture of that bracelet...


Since then, I've been coming up with some new designs. This is my most recent one. What do you think?


I broke down and bought some pattern software and have been going a little crazy with designs. I'm going to try to sell the patterns so that more people can be making Bernie bracelets, hat bands etc. I've come up with several versions of the first two with the Bernie head and peace symbols, birds, etc. I'm going to try to put some of the patterns on Etsy this weekend.

Anyway... here's the reason for this thread. I need some design input. I came up with this new pattern last night and I want to get some opinions. I like it a lot but I'm just not sure how it works with beads. I want to make this one myself but I'm wondering if the square grid makes his profile look too "blocky." Here's a version the new pattern...

March 15, 2016

The Winner of the BTB Bracelet Giveaway is...

Mira!

Congratulations! Thanks to everyone for all the nice comments. I wish there could have been more winners.

Here's the original thread in case someone is just reading this and wondering what I'm talking about. http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280145462


I'm going to make a few more of these-different colors and backgrounds but the same Bernie head-and maybe sell them in the Marketplace forum. If you think you might be interested, leave me a message here or PM me and I'll P.M. you when I get one done and posted for sale.

Congrats again, Mira! Send me your address!

March 14, 2016

Bead the Bern Bracelet Giveaway!

I finished the bracelet that I posted about last week in this thread http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280135041 and now I am going to give it to one lucky DUer.

This is what you win:



This was made using Delica beads on a beading loom. It is adjustable in length and should fit wrists from approx. 6 to 7 1/2+ inches.

To enter just leave a post in this thread saying that you want it. I will put the names in a hat and have my husband draw the winning name. The drawing will be around this time tomorrow evening.

That's it. No complicated rules except one: be nice. All DUers are eligible to enter so if someone you don't like wins don't get mad at me.

Good luck!

March 5, 2016

Bead the Bern: Update

***Update***

I finished the bracelet!


I'm going to give it away to someone here so keep on the lookout out for the give-away thread.





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Check out this bracelet I'm making on my bead loom.