Sara O Jewelry: 01/12

1/28/12

Tucson Event Schedule

I finally get to share my new book, Show Your Colors with my bead friends in Tucson this coming week! Woohoo!

Jan 30, 2012
To Bead True Blue
John Bead booth
Free Make-it-Take-its
Doubletree Reid Park
445 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ
3pm-5pm

Feb 1-5, 2012
The Best Bead Show
Soft Flex booth
Demos and Book Signing with both Jamie and I!
Kino Veteran's Memorial Community Center
2805 East Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
Hours:
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday ***Please note that I will not be available on Thursday!
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
Admission: FREE

Show Your Colors will be available for sale in the Soft Flex booth at the Best Best Show in Tucson, Arizona this Spring. Both Jamie Hogsett and I will be on hand demo-ing too! It is a great opportunity to get your book signed by both of us in person.

Feb 2, 2012
To Bead True Blue
Kalmbach booth
Demos
Doubletree Reid Park
445 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ
2pm-3pm

Stop by the Kalmbach Publishing booth at To Bead True Blue between 2-3pm on February 2nd to check out my demos and learn more about Show Your Colors.

If you can't make it to Tucson, you can still pick up a copy of our book on the Soft Flex Company website!

1/18/12

Show Your Colors Is Available

Show Your Colors is now available through Soft Flex Company!

Turquoise Necklace

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I am feeling inspired by turquoise right now. I often find myself attracted to a particular color or stone. The Soft Flex Company description of turquoise is as follows....

Turquoise is the December/Sagittarius birthstone. Both turquoise and turkey (that great holiday bird) are derived from the country that first introduced both to Europe, Turkey! However, Turquoise is found all over the world. It has been important to Native American heritage. Their intricate, hand made jewelry has extraordinary craftsmanship that often incorporates Turquoise. It can be found in varying colors of blue and green.

Mohs' Hardness Scale: 5-6

Turquoise (blue/ green) represents the throat and heart chakras. Turquoise is a master healing stone. It heals and cleanses all chakras - enhancing creative expression, emotional balance and friendship. It is considered a sacred stone by many cultures. Turquoise is the birthstone for December/ Sagittarius.

Turquoise and Ruby Bracelet

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This color is beautiful when mixed with red. In the above design, the middle stone is a ruby. The picture doesn't quite capture the iridescent quality of this amazing stone. I handpicked this individual ruby and have been waiting for just the right design to showcase its loveliness.

Sedona Turquoise Earrings in Gold

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Oh my, I love these earrings. They are exceptional! They are light weight and the little leaves from Earthenwood are a perfect match for the earthy feeling turquoise beads.

Don't worry, I won't only be making jewelry with turquoise. This just happens to be where my heart is right now. I love all of the colors of the rainbow! But, more than anything, I love to use really nice and very special materials. As my shop grows, you'll definitely see that each item is made with love.

1/12/12

Show Your Colors in person!

It is finally here! It is finally here! And, it is beautiful! Kalmbach Publishing did such a nice job with our book. I am so proud of all 96 pages! Of course, one of the hazards of working at home is that I have no one to share my excitement with and also no one to take a photo for me. So I got out my tri-pod and took my own picture because this is a noteworthy moment and I don't plan to miss a second of it! And now, I'll share my glee with cyberspace!

PS. This picture would be a whole lot better with a colorful bracelet. Another hazard of working from home: turning into a "Plain Jane".

1/9/12

BeadandButton Online Class Registration Starts Tomorrow 1/10

Have you been to the BeadandButton Show? It is the largest bead show under one roof. Don't miss our classes at BeadandButton! Classes sometimes sell out quickly, sometimes even on the opening day of registration. It is always best to sign up for your classes early. Online registration starts tomorrow!