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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2011 10:12 PM
 With tonight seeing the end of 2011, it is time to reassess our desires and refocus on our dreams. It is a time of celebration, of a new beginning and it offers us much, but to achieve we need to have clear and realistic goals, achievable timeframes and know what the rewards for our effort will be.  My personal goal is to get fitter & healthier. If this also means losing weight then bring it on. I have a cross-trainer (elliptical machine) that I haven’t used consistently for a while. My aim is to use it each morning for 20 mins at least and slowly but consistently increase either the time or the distance. Once I get into the swing of things (I am thinking a couple of weeks) I will add some weight resistance to my programme, to speed up weight loss and tone up. I am not going to tell you what my current weight is, but I will let you know how things are going and what improvements to my fitness I have achieved.  My business goal is to develop a business plan and work to it. I would like to at least double my business exposure this year by participating in more Artisan Markets and competing in state,national and international competitions. I will also send items to several of the magazines I read, both as pictures for “readers galleries” and instructions on how to make some of my designs. If you are able to help with suggestions for competitions to enter, or magazines to get published in, it would be greatly appreciated.  It is wonderful to be able to wish you all a Happy New Year. I hope you and your loved ones stay safe and that the coming year will be one full of Love, Joy and Success. I also wish you good luck in the 31 Million Lotto draw!! Best Wishes Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2011 7:36 PM
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and a coming New Year full of Love, Joy & Success in all your endeavours. Hopefully you, like I, have nearly finished all the baking, tidying and wrapping for the next couple of big days of fun, family, friends and feasting. 10 of us are spending Christmas Day with friends and are each taking some items of the luncheon to share and enjoy aboard their boat whilst cruising the Swan River. Should be a relaxing and fun-filled day for us all. I have cooked the turkey (cranberry & pistachio stuffing) and will make a garden salad tomorrow morning. These will be added to the ham, prawns, potato salad, bean salad etc and finished off with pavlova and tiramisu, (and a couple of drinks....). Boxing Day will see most of my family here for the afternoon and Dinner. I have made a plum and wholegrain mustard glazed ham which looks and smells great (alright I tasted a little bit that “dropped” off and it tastes good to). We will light the BBQ up for dinner and do garlic banana prawns, satay chicken kebabs, lentil patties and falafels. I will make another garden salad with oven roasted tomatoes, avocado, buffalo cheese, our own eggs, etc and a potato au gratin. Barney will do his famous BBQ potatoes served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. These will be served with a range of breads, buns and wraps. Dessert is a choice of steamed fruit puddings and brandy custard or a sponge fruit flan and cream. If anyone should manage to still be hungry there is an assortment of cheeses, fruits, nuts and apricot nibbles (instead of rum balls). For the kids (and kids at heart) I have made some Rudolf (or Rudette)the Reindeer cupcakes (pictured)which look cute and hopefully will last until Monday.... If my planning is correct, we shouldn’t have too many leftovers. I have done a range of things, but not too many of each so everyone can have a taste, but not overeat as is usual at this time of year. The exception will be the ham, which will please Barney as it is one of his favourite things and he will nibble on it for the next week or so and then I will freeze the leftovers and bones to make pea and ham soup in the cooler months. Ok, I’ve had a break, just have the floors to do and that’s it – finished!! Hope you are all able to relax and enjoy the festive season with loved ones. Merry Christmas! Maxine xxx |
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Maxine: Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011 1:06 PM
will be held over the weekend of 3rd & 4th March 2012 Note this weekend into your diary and come down to enjoy the displays, demonstrations, workshops, music and community spirit. I will post more information closer to the time. If you make hand-crafted items, are a musician, or offer healing or meditation and would like to join this not-for-profit group, or be part of this or future events, phone Nis on 0400815689 or Danica on 0422 986 129 At present the aim is for a larger community event once a year to encourage the community to become involved with arts & crafts and the community spirit itself and a few smaller (by invitation only) events at the Pulse Art Studio in Spearwood. The following pictures are from the last private event at the Pulse Art Studio in November 2011. There were hands-on demonstrations and workshops, musicians, community mural painting, meditation and healing offered over both days of the weekend. |
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Maxine: Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011 11:04 AM
I was at the Reconnecting Arts & Community Event and wasn't able to get to the meeting to collect my bear, so he arrived in the post a few days later. This little "beanie bear" was a little thin when he arrived, so my first mission was to put him on a better diet and fatten him up a bit. Then I had to decide how to decorate him. As a beader (and as this was a Bead Guild Challenge) my first instinct was to bead him from head to toe, but then (in my over-imaginative mind), he would have been saved brom being butchered or milked for bile only to send him to the streets as a tortured Dancing Bear. This would not do! Then I thought if I had been a bear .... who had been locked in a cage or tied to a rope, what would I want to do if I was free..... ROMP IN THE WILD!!!! So that is what happened. My bear has been embroidered with a vine which has wrapped around him as he has rolled on the forrest floor and he has a bunch of blossoms on his bottom where he has sat in the meadow and wondered at the wildflowers and all the beauties of nature which he never envisaged during the terror and torment of his previous life. If you would like to help the Free the Bears Fund, all donations are used 100% towards the bears. |
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Maxine: Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:45 PM
Over the weekend of November 5th & 6th the Reconnecting Arts & Community Group held an Art Market and Open Day at the Pulse Art Studio in Spearwood. We had a shaky start with some last minute hiccups with the Health Department, but with the support of Councillors and the Mayor we continued, with some changes and made it a private event - by invitation only. Invites went out via word of mouth, email, facebook etc. Although the Saturday was quite wet, we had many brave souls come to try out the workshops and participate in the event. Sunday, although a little damp, was in general a much nicer day and again people came to participate in the demonstrations, workshops, to paint on the community mural, listen to the music, meditate, have a blessing or healing and just join in with the positive feel of this community minded event and meet the artists, musicians, facilitators and other members of their neighbourhood. The next event is planned for March, 2012. At this stage it will be held at the Waldorf School in Gwilliam Street, Bibra Lake. |
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Maxine: Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 9:46 PM
 Come and join in the fun, participate in some hands-on workshops, watch demonstrations by local artisans and meet your community neighbours. I will have a stall over the weekend, so it is a great chance for you to see my designs "in the flesh", and try them on. I will be demonstrating how to wire-wrap glass beads into beautiful butterflies. These can then be used as brooches, suncatchers, ornaments and make wonderful and inexpensive gifts. Other artisans will demonstrate woodwork, ceramics, stonecarving, painting, textile dyeing and resin rings. Music, dance and healing practitioners will all be in attendance over the weekend. I look forward to seeing you sometime over the weekend. Love Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Monday, September 19, 2011 5:06 PM
This Interactive Art Event and Community Markets held by the Reconnecting Arts & Community group will have market stalls, musicians, interactive workshops and demonstrations over both days of the weekend of the 5th and 6th November, 2011. As I will be away for nearly 3 of these weeks, I have been busy making some new designs. Some of which I have just loaded onto the website, but others will be launched at the markets. MARKET SPECIALS - I will have some earrings on special for the markets. These are mostly Indian glass beads (no plastic beads) with an assortment of findings (gold and silver)and styles that I have made for the event. I will price them at $5.00 each, 3 pair for $13.50 (approx 10% saving) or 5 pair for $20.00 (approx 20% saving). These SPECIAL earrings are not available on the website and can only be purchased at the markets at this stage. As the markets will be held not long before the break-up of school and then Christmas isnt far behind, I will also be offering a range of bookmarks in three styles and some keyrings. Just perfect for a teachers gift or to add to someone specials Christmas gift. These are very reasonable priced at between $5.00 and $20.00. Many of these BOOKMARKS are available online, but the KEYRINGS will be a Market special only. Why not come, experience and participate in this community building event. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Love and Best wishes Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Monday, August 08, 2011 9:30 PM
I designed this set as part of the “Out on the Town” Bead Guild of WA bead challenge. The Guild supplied the basic kit consisting of Czech M&M’s and Atlas beads, glass, filigree and stardust rounds, Japanese Miyuki cube beads and seedbeads. All beads in the kit are available from the Bead Company in Osborne Park. I purchased extra stardust rounds, Miyuki cubes and silver lined clear glass seedbeads. I had the Rose Montées from a previous design.  I am quite pleased with the outcome as the piece came out very close to my sketching with only a few minor changes made during the process.  I kept the earrings very simple as the neckpiece, although only in black and silver, is quite busy with the different shapes and textures. One of the bracelets is formed of spiraling silver-lined clear and black seedbeads, while the other uses the Japanese Miyuki cubes as the base and is embellished with different sized silver lined clear glass seedbeads.   Both bracelets are finished with smooth silver-plated toggle clasps while the neckpiece has a strong magnetic clasp for easy wear. Jean won the competition with a black filigree headband which she had embellished with components made from the beads in the kit. The pieces entered for judging were of a high standard, but the numbers were low, which was disappointing as the Guild had extended the due date by a month as several members had indicated they needed more time and then didn’t enter. I am now designing and making items for the Annual Bead Guild of WA Competition which this year, for the first time, will be judged by photos of the items instead of in “real” life. Click here to see my winning design from last year. |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, July 09, 2011 1:34 PM
 These are some of the Recycled & Retro pieces I have been given or found recently. Today I have been cleaning them and dislodging any loose stones and crystals etc. ready for fixing or remodelling. Two of the pieces are being fixed for a lovely regular customer. Most of the components had some lost stones or findings before I started cleaning, but after washing and brushing, many more of the crystals fell out of their settings and the painted coatings have come away from the metal. A few of the filigree stampings are now completely (or nearly) void of crystals. I will use them as blanks and not worry about resetting their original "stones".  A couple pieces are quite brittle so I am going to butcher them and use their crystals in other settings. These brooches, buckles, pendants, necklaces and other components can be remodelled or mended and provide many more wonderful years of joy to their now wearer while still retaining their history. I will list them in the Recycled & Retro section of my website, but if there is a piece you see that you would like me to remodel in a certain way for you, please don't hesitate to contact me and arrange to commission an item. With Love MaxineFaye |
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Maxine: Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 5:48 PM
 While the Ogalala Lace stitch I learnt at a recent workshop looks pretty, it probably isnt a stitch that I would use much in my designs. While at the workshop though I got inspiration for the piece I have called Belinda. When I folded the "lace" onto itself, it formed these lovely components. I simplified the stitch, inserted the centre bead to form these flowers and joined the components together with Chinese crystals to form this brilliant choker style necklace. Babette was another design influenced by the Ogalala Lace stitch. This asymmetrical piece of netting is made with the same count stitch on each section, but the use of various size and shaped beads it twists similar to the Ogalala Lace stitch. The design is random to represent an old torn fishing net. Gold plated dolphin and coin charms at the back of the netting suggest the battle between ecology and economy in managing our oceans. I designed this piece for the Bead Guild of WA's "Under the Sea" beading challenge. I drilled through 41 x 17x20mm sections of shell (most are oval, though a few are freeform) then threaded each onto a headpin, added a Czech firepolished crystal and wrapped them onto 3 strands of crocheted multicoloured fibre yarn which bring together all the shades of a coral reef. I hand-forged 2 x gold plated "S" clasps which are connected with a jumpring to finish off this design which features an approx 20x30mm freeform teardrop shaped shell pendant. |
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Maxine: Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 2:17 PM
I have taken the following excerpt from that page. Mission - The overall intention is to bridge the gap between ourselves and our community, getting to know our neighbours, and build better dialog and better relationships with one another.
Through getting involved in the arts, people may also be inspired to pursue other artistic endeavours, and though this foster better communication and build positive relationships. Description - This working group was created to bring people together to reconnect with creativity, the arts and our community.
In order to do this our group organises ‘Community Art Markets’ where we invite local artists, musicians and crafts people to share their own work with others through stalls, a small exhibition and most importantly through short interactive workshops and demonstrations available to the public. Our goal is to bring something new to the usual ‘markets’ by encouraging a peaceful environment and homely feel, as well as sustainable community space where people can come, experience and participate. To read Nis's vision statement, for further information or to participate in this exciting concept, please follow the link or contact Danica.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Part of my stall under the trees in the front garden.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Part of my stall in the shade of the trees in the front garden.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Part of my stall with necklaces hanging from the clothes line.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Stonecarvings at another stall.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Looking down the driveway at some stalls.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Inside some of the stalls
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Nis in his studio discussing his dream harps with visitors.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Danica setting up for a ceramics demonstration.
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Pulse Art Studio Community Art Market
Visitors could also relax with massage or visit the back yard to partake of some delicious homecooked food and drinks.
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 6:29 PM
 Actually, I have been listing some of my new earring designs on my other online stores today. Before I had my own website, I use to list on eBay. This was reasonably successful, but I had to compete against lots of mass produced items and it got more and more costly to insert items on that site.  Then someone told me about Etsy. I had a look and loved the fact that it was all handmade items (not only jewellery, but bags, clothes, hats, cards - everything you could think of, and joined up there and then. One day on the Australian Beaders Forum, I saw something about Made-it and checked that out also. It too was a great Australian site for handcrafted products and I joined them as well. They have everything from dolls and toys, to cloths, pet products and edible items and everything in-between. They also have a sister site - Craftumi where you can buy craft supplies.  Then a while ago, I received an email from one of the Bead Guild members advising of a new site for handcrafted and ethical products being set up in Australia. This was called Ethikl. I messaged them and was soon a member of that site too. It has a different approach to just handmade, with products having to meet the Ethikl | Eco, Upcycled , Fair Trade Shopping policies.  I havent listed on any of these stores lately, as I have been developing my own site, but today I thought that I had too many pairs of earrings to list at one store, so will be adding a few to all my sites over the next few days. This way I wont overload the viewer, and hopefully I will be able to cross promote each store via the other stores.  When you are searching for that something special for a gift, remember to look at the artisan stores on these sites. There are some wonderfully creative people in the world. A handcrafted gift is so much more interesting that one of the mass produced items found in the department stores. If you make (or know anyone who makes) handcrafted items, please let them know of these alternative sites to eBay. I hope you have a wonderful time looking at each of these wonderful online marketplaces and come away with something truly original and unique. Love |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 11:09 AM
To celebrate my Birthday, I am giving away the gifts. YOU will receive a free gift for every $50 order you place during the month of June 2011 What a great, free way to stock up on all those little stocking fillers, teacher gifts etc.  Spend $100 and I will include 2 free gifts in your order, $150 and 3 gifts will be included and so on. You can choose between a bookmark and earrings (same or similar to these listings). In the comment section of the order, please indicate if you would prefer bookmarks or earrings for your gift/s. If you don’t indicate which your preference is, you will receive a beautiful bookmark. (Many of the bookmarks are unisex, but if you would prefer a more masculine or feminine one please let me know at the time of your original order and I will do my best to meet your needs)  And remember that once your purchases reach $100 I will post it for free, anywhere in the world. PLUS you will receive your free gifts. Over the next few weeks, I will be updating and streamlining my website. All your favourites will still be available, but they may be listed under a new heading. I hope you enjoy shopping in the “new” store and I look forward to receiving your feedback. |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:01 PM
It is amazing what I can fit into the Elantra. I - 3x3mtr marquee, sides and sandbags. 2 - folding displays and their legs. 3 - large plastic storage containers (busts, displays, cloths, etc) 1 - smaller plastic box (receipts, wrapping, cards, jewellery bags, etc) 2 - soft cooler bags - (jewellery and beadwork storage) I - smaller cooler bag - (drinks etc for the day - may be a bit warm) 2 - large boxes (garden stands - for corner displays) 2 - 10kg weights (just in case it is extra windy) 4 - tables 1 - chair 4 - fabric backdrops and some beadwork to do during the day if it has quiet times. Might even get into the Guinness Book of Records one day. :o) The Gala Day events will be between 10am and 4pm at:- Canning Arts Group
72 Riley Road (Cnr High Rd)
Riverton WA 6148 I have stall no 31, and will be looking forward to meeting you all during the day. Remember - If you have any items that need mending or altering, bring them down and let me see if I am able to help you out (either myself, or direct you to someone else) |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2011 5:40 PM
Gala Day 2011 Canning Arts Group will be celebrating 40 years in March 2011 with a Gala Day to be held on Sunday 13th March from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Canning Arts Group
72 Riley Road (Cnr High Rd)
Riverton WA 6148 Phone: 08 9457 9600
I will have a stall (No 13) so pop in and say hello and pick up some early Mother's Day gifts or find something special just for yourself. As well as many of the items I have listed on the website, I will have a selection of bookmarks, bag clips, key rings and earrings that are not currently available online, all for very reasonable prices for children and younger people to purchase as gifts. Free gift wrapping is available, while gift boxes may be purchased. Orders can be placed up to the 8th April for items to be ready for Mothers Day gifts.  Dahlia $20.00 - This bracelet is easy to wear, and sure to gain attention with its brilliant combination of black & hot pink seedbeads, black faceted glass and silver-lined clear seedbeads that add sparkle. It is not currently listed on the website. If you would like more information on this piece, or any of the other designs I have created, please contact me. Come along and join in the fun filled day with handcrafted & local art & craft stalls (including painting, pottery, pastels, textiles, glass & jewellery), music and food. Looking forward to seeing you at the Gala Day. With Love and Best wishes Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2011 6:18 PM
MaxineFaye Handcrafted Jewellery and Beadwork offers original, one-off peices that are designed and made by myself. Find out other things I have been up to lately on my Facebook page. While you are there remember to "LIKE" me. A great way to keep up with any special offers or sales. Regards Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, March 03, 2011 11:11 AM
Pulse Art Studio Community Art Markets This is a piece taken from this week’s local newspaper on the Pulse Art Studio Community Markets that were held last weekend in Spearwood. The photo of me isn’t great (a bit bright) but it was good to get a mention, not just for myself, but great for the Markets. Nis and Danica are planning the next one for the end of October/beginning of November, so if you would like to be involved - as a stall holder or a visitor, remember to keep an eye out for details as that time gets closer. Bead Guild of WA "Summer" 2011 Bead Challenge I have also taken an excerpt out of the Bead Guild of WA's Feb/March newsletter showing some of the other entries in their "Summer" bead challenge. Click on the following PDF to see the different ways each of the bead artists used the items supplied in the kit. There were more entries than shown here and hopefully they will soon be able to view on the Bead Guild of WA website. Love and Best wishes Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2011 6:51 PM
This weekend's markets were a success. I wasn't able to make Saturday, but although it was very hot, there was reports of a good turn out with members of the local Council visiting and making some purchases. The Council also discussed the option of a possible grant for future Community Markets. Wonderful!! Sunday started out hot and muggy, but just as the heat was getting a bit much, a lovely little breeze came in and it turned out to be a delightful afternoon under the trees. Click on the above picture to see more photos of the markets. I had set up my stall in the front yard. My necklaces I left in their storage packets and hung them from the clothesline. They looked good and were easy for people to see. I set my earring and bracelet display up under a lovely gum tree near the clothesline and the other side of the front path I put my display table. I popped my chair under a pine tree and once the breeze came in I was quite happy sitting there beading or wondering around chatting to visitors and other stall holders. No great crowd showed up, but a steady trickle of people came and went all day. Some bought, some participated in the workshops and others came for healing sessions or to eat some of the wonderful food that was available. Most were delightful and the overall energy at the studio was great. Nis and Danica are planning the next market for October/November so make a note in your diary and drop down for some great Christmas gift ideas, or just to enjoy the atmosphere of the Community Art Markets at the Pulse Art Studio. |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2011 8:21 PM
This week I have been working on two totally different pieces. One is made of glass in a "fan" style and is crisp and clean in design, while the other is a beaded and formed fabric & lace "bib" style necklace using lots of recycled & vintage materials and beads. I enjoy working with different mediums and seeing where the creative process takes me. Sometimes I have a definite design that I wish to create while at other times while I may start out with a general idea of what I want to produce, the process seems to have a life of it's own and anything can end up happening. Click here to see more of my current designs. Best wishes Maxine ________________________________________________________________________  Adalia A recycled vintage crochet doily is backed with beading foundation to give this design structure and then lined once the stitching was completed. Cream and gold ribbon flowers in satin and organza decorate the base doily and are highlighted by beads and flower shaped, lustred buttons. A white frayed ribbon flower adds contrast. Recycled vintage glass pearls in white, green, mauve and cream, lined seedbeads, gold coloured rounds and small beadcaps (which have been flattened to form a flower shape) are joined with new gold coloured freshwater pearls, small white seedbeads and gold plated approx 9x11mm linked chain. The doily is finished will a recycled satin fringe of approx 13cm long. Drops of glass pearls hang from the lower section of the doily with some dangling amongst the fringe. The widest section of the "bib" is approx 25.5 cm and it is approx 13.5 deep (not including the fringe). The chain is finished with glass pearl on one end and a small toggle pin on the other. This togglr pin can be threaded through any of the links in the chain to give a range of lengths. ________________________________________________________________________  Adele 7 faceted trapezoid shaped 14-17x22 clear glass beads are separated by 6mm opaque black faceted glass to form the central fan of this necklace. Black opaque seedbeads attach the central design to the silver plated screw clasp. Length is approx 48.5cm |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2011 5:33 PM
 My Beach Bag was chosen as joint winner in the "Summer" challenge. Yayy!! Such a buzz to be judged by peers. Today was the first Bead Guild meeting for 2011 and it was nice to catch up with other members after a couple of months off due to the Christmas break. It was also great to see the variety of items and techniques used in the "Challenge".  The designs included necklaces, bracelets, a beaded mini bikini & beach towel scene through to my beaded and embroided beach bag. It was a delight to share the win with Jean. She is such a talented and lovely lady who incorporated beaded beads she had created from the kit into her necklace. Pictures of all the entries will be posted to the Bead Guild's site in the near future, so remember to check them all out. Remember the Bead Guild is open to all beaders and new members are always welcome. Come for a cuppa and have a chat with like minded people, bring an item you are working on, or need assistance with, or participate in one of the regular workshops. Hope to see some of you at the next meeting in March 2011. Love Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Friday, January 28, 2011 2:33 PM
will be held on Saturday & Sunday, February 26th & 27th, 2011 between 10.00am & 4.00pm both days. FREE ADMISSION - Come and be inspired. Artwork by up-and-coming Artists. Mini demonstrations and hands on experiences planned over both days. Come and try something new for a gold coin donation. Nis and his beautiful woodcarvings and dreamharps, Danica and her etherical looking ceramics, Terry with his woodwork, Jean and her ceramic beads and jewellery. There will also be painting and mixed media, resin work and jewellery, Music & singing.  Come and visit my stall and see some of the wonderful creations I, and the other artists have to offer. Food will be lovingly supplied by Irene & Mark (for a donation). Pulse Art Studio is situated at 52 Kent Street, Spearwood - opposite the Phoenix Shopping Centre Visit the Pulse Art Studio website for updates or to apply as an artist for this event. Feel free to print off the following flyer to advertise this event at your local shops, workplace or community centre, etc.  | (PDF — 338 KB) |
Read Nis's community empowering vision below. The Vision for the Pulseart Studio: “I feel that I am being called to make a space for art and community, here where I live. It’s my passion and dream. I’d like to invite you to share it with me. My home in Spearwood is no longer needed as a family space to bring up children. I want to make a different kind of home: for art, craft, local people. I want to share with you, and with our community, my sense of gratitude for life. I want to help others see the beauty around us. My passion is to create a place where people feel that they can belong. It will be a place to come together through arts, craft and music. My dream is that we sustain this place, and it sustains us. We can listen and talk to the trees and plants. We can value everything in nature that makes the world the wonder that it is. So, if you are inspired by my words, please join me. You can get involved in a small way, or a big way. You can join me in creating a space from and for the heart, in a society that is run so much from the head.
I believe that we have all helped create the world around us. If there are things that don’t feel good to us, then it’s up to us to recreate something new.
And it’s time for me to give back to the community of teachers and friends that I have found here in W.A. Please help me create a space where everyone can use art to celebrate and enjoy the richness and beauty of life.” Blessings Nis |
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Maxine: Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 3:38 PM
I grew up on a farm just west of Maya, Western Australia. Later my parents bought a small farm in Latham. Both are on the Northam-Mullewa Highway, known as the Wildflower Way, about 310km north-east of Perth and 46km east of Coorow, Latham is in country on the edge of the Murchison goldfields noted for its wildflowers and gemstones, although grain growing is the main commercial enterprise.
North and east of Latham it gets pretty sparse and barren, and just to the east of town is the extraordinarily-long “Rabbit Proof” fence that runs north to south in WA in a valiant attempt to keep out vermin such as dingoes and rabbits. That fence, by the way, is longer than the Great Wall of China. Some wags suggest that it has had as much success in holding back the vermin as the Great Wall of China had in dissuading the Mongol hordes.
This is the area to head for between July and September if you want to see some of the best and most colourful wildflower displays in WA. A special favourite among the many species in this area (WA has something like 8000 different varieties) is the well known wreath flower, Leschenaultia macrantha. After primary school at Latham, I boarded in Karrinyup with relatives so that I could attend Scarborough Senior High School and later on lived in Perth city and went to Business College before returning home for a few years. I worked at the Coorow Shire Council Office, which is where I met my husband, Barney and a great mate, Peter. Just after we were married in 1980, Barney got a new position with Melville City Council and we moved back to Perth. I worked in Medical Records at Fremantle Hospital where I met my best friend, Irene. Barney had two daughters and in 1984 we had a son. We now have 6 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild. We moved to Bibra Lake in 1985 and have been here ever since. We love the lake, its reserve and its wildlife. |
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Maxine: Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 2:23 PM
It is finished!! My "Bead Guild Feb 2011 Bead Challenge" entry I got the package of beads and threads home and poked them around for a few days before I finally had an idea of how to incorporate all the elements into a single item.  The theme being summer - I decided to make a beach bag and use the items from the challenge to decorate the pockets. The bag itself is turquoise linen lined with emerald green ripstop nylon. It has a large pocket on one side and a smaller one on the other. The straps are long enough to wear across the body like a satchel (to make it easier when carrying other items in your hands - or trying to keep the kids under control)  The larger pocket has a garden scene with flowers and a butterfly. I have used the threads as stems and leaves on some of the flowers and in the centre of the large orange "hibiscus". The hibiscus uses the memory wire to keep its shape and be 3D. Above the other pocket, on the strapwork, I have wrapped the heart and flower beads onto the chain and added a "bronzed Aussie" face. The chain and findings are in both silver and gold and are secured to the bag with a turquoise satin ribbon. I used all the elements in the challenge package, plus added a few of my own items to complete this project. |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, December 16, 2010 9:26 PM
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LOVE MAXINE ♥ ♥ ♥ Wishing you and your families a wonderful and safe Christmas and a joyous and successful New Year. I have finished the Christmas shopping (except for Bud, the dog's gift) and have all but one gift wrapped. That one should arrive in the next couple of days. (Fingers crossed). While out on my usual "Girlfriend" day with Irene I bought a couple of books to add to the collection that I plan to read over the next couple of months. Have 3 going at the present (when I have a free moment). Also have the Bead Guild bead challenge to complete. I have managed to do quite a bit of this design so far and use most of the types of threads / beads that we were given, though a couple have been more challenging that others and I have had to think outside the "box". But that is exactly why I like entering competitions and participating in challenges, because you are given the opportunity to use items / methods that you wouldn't generally use. (Sometimes not as successfully as others - but then othertimes you are pleasantly surprised with the outcome.) Whatever you have planned over the Festive season, or on your holidays, I hope you have fun, and loved ones to share it with. With Love & Best Wishes Maxine xxx |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, December 05, 2010 3:42 PM
This is the link to my handcrafted Jewellery page which is different from my home page. When you have time, take a look and view some of my past and present designs. Remember to add that you "like" it. :o) Love Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2010 6:16 PM
This afternoon was the last meeting of the Bead Guild for 2010. The next meeting will be in Feb 5th, 2011. We all took a plate to share and members who had extra items that they no longer needed etc, had a bit of a jumble sale. I wasn't going to buy (I always tell myself that I have enough things), but when I got there, Leslie had some lovely little white centred, clear size 15 seedbeads and a chain of lovely links - so I just had to get them. The seedbeads, I have been working something out in my head for a while so will use them shortly, but the chain will be added to all the others, just waiting for the right inspiration...... I was lucky enough to also be the winner of the annual "Bead Jar" give-away and have come home with some great loot. I have been sorting through them and already got some great ideas for some of them. Some are not beads that I would usually purchase, so that will make me think outside the box. We'll see what develops with those. This picture shows some of the beads I have sorted so far. The leaves in the foreground are interesting and have two threading tubes down the back of each one. Over the Christmas break the Guild Members have a "Challenge" to complete. This year's title is 'Summer' and from the beads below members can make anything they wish. They can use as much or as little as they like from the kit, and add more from their own stash, but they will earn points for each bead/item used from the kit. When telling us the outlines of the challenge, Di did say that she could be evil, and on seeing the amount of fibre and the colour combinations - I am apt to believe her. Still, challenges and competitions are a great way of getting the creative juices flowing. I will keep you posted on how I am going with this..... The kit contains, memory wire, chain, seedbeads, lampworked beads, bugles, crackle beads, pearls, flower beads and 5 different forms of fibre. Everyone participating in this challenge received the same items, in the same colours, but from past challenges there will be an extremely wide variety of finished items shown in February. Remember the Bead Guild is open to all beaders and new members are always welcome. Come for a cuppa and have a chat with like minded people, bring an item you are working on, or need assistance with, or participate in one of the regular workshops. Hope to see some of you at the next meeting in Feb 2011. Love Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2010 5:23 PM
On Thursday, Bud, our lovely little doggy companion turned 13 years old. He must have either been feeling his age or just thought that he deserved a sleep-in as he was still snuggled up when I left to meet a girlfriend at about 10.30am. His sight and hearing are both diminishing and he is on medication for arthritis (especially in his back knees as he had both his anterior cruciate ligaments replaced when he was much younger - an old football injury??) but he is still as loving as ever.  We do have to watch him with the children now though as he does snap if he gets hurt - which is a shame - he does spend some time in the laundry or outside when visitors with younger children are here - just to be safe. His favourite pastime is sitting on my foot, either under one of the desks (computer or beading) or on the ottoman in the lounge having his back rubbed. In this picture he is checking out the renovations in the spare/grandchildrens room. Barney was putting a new floating floor down and he replaced the doors throughout the house. Always under Bud's watchful eye..... For his birthday dinner he got a couple of chicken bones which he seemed to thoroughly enjoy. Good thing he doesn’t connect them with the chickens roaming around the back yard - then we would be in trouble. He is still only a small dog (part Chihuahua and part miniature Fox Terrier), but he is much bigger than the puppy we brought home from Queensland many years ago. One of Justin's sisters gave Bud to him as a Christmas gift and we had to bring him back to WA on the plane. He was so tiny he could fit in Barney's shirt pocket, but he had to go in a cage in the cargo area. When we went to collect him, they joked that they were sorry, but he must have got wet and shrunk. Our previous dog, Tiny, a most beautiful Labrador Border Collie cross had a stroke when he was 13yo and we had to have him put to sleep. It was a very sad time – it was awful losing such a wonderful friend. I am not looking forward to when Bud goes to the “big kennel in the sky”. He was very sick about 18 months ago and I thought we may have to put him to sleep, but then he picked up, so we have been lucky to get the extra time with him.  When I told Nikkita (nearly 4yo Granddaughter) that it had been Bud’s birthday, she wanted to know if he had some dog friends over for a party. Don’t children (and pets) just have the best view on things? This is Bud and Nikkita a couple of years ago. She had put a chip in the space under the seat of her ride-on, and Bud followed her for ages waiting for the opportunity to get it. Love to you all and hope your family and friends (People or Pets) or all well. Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2010 5:56 PM
Yesterday some of the other students and I, caught up with Alysea for lunch and she brought us up to date with what had happened at the Melbourne Aura Soma conference and things are in the future pipeline.  It was lovely catching up with her (she is such a wonderful and generous person) and meeting the other students. They were all more recent students than me, and some of them are doing wonderful things in their practitioner fields or private lives. It is so wonderful to see how colour (or lack of) comes into play in all parts of the world and effects every aspect of our hue-man lives. For some fun check out this page on the Aura Soma site Wishing you all Love, Light and Laughter, Maxine :o) |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2010 8:29 PM
The Fundraiser Cocktail party was a great (although very hot) night. They raised enough money to build 3 buildings that will each house about 10 people. That's 30 people who will have a roof over their heads and a home on stilts to protect them from the elements. These wonderful West Aussie ladies are hoping to raise funds to build 35 of these homes in the new year to aid approx 350 of some of the poorest people in Asia. "Tabitha's aim is to reach out to the despairing in their communities and help them to address their own needs in a holistic and sustainable way. Community development is achieved by encouraging personal savings, providing employment and income by teaching and selling Cambodian handcrafted items, and house-building by volunteers for families who cannot afford a home. Thereby transforming lives to fruitfulness with dignity!" If you wish to donate to this cause, or help out with their activities, please follow the Tabitha Foundation link. The necklace I donated has gone to a good home. I personally know the lucky recipient which is great. I know she'll get many years of enjoyment out of it. |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2010 8:39 PM
I have finally taken some pictures of the pieces I made using buttons found a couple of years ago in a Retro Shop. I've had them in my beading room just waiting for the right project. I hope you enjoy these designs. The "Jone" Bracelet is made from 5 buttons of the same size and style, but have slight variations in the colours. The buttons are linked with large jumprings through each button hole and these are joined by a pair of smaller jumprings forming a simple form of chainmaille. The hammered toggle clasp makes a great focal point. The "Jayna" Earring and Necklace set is also made of the the same simple chainmaille jumpring links, but with the addition of fine gold plated chain to join the links and form the necklace. 10mm and 4mm round jumprings join the buttons to the cascading chain in both the necklace and the earrings of this set. The Retro buttons are a combination of Pale Kakhi, Cream and Grey and the gold-plated chain adds warmth to the design. A lobster clasp completed the design. 17 unique approx 15mm round Retro buttons in a combination of Opaque charcoal grey and pale cream with swirls of translucent tones are woven with Opaque Alabaster Honeydew Delica seedbeads and Czech fire-polished 4mm faceted round glass crystal beads in a beautiful Alexandrite Twilight to form the centre of the "Galina" Necklace design. The necklace is finished with 52 more of these amazing colour changing Alexandrite Twilight beads and the clasp is another of these wonderful buttons. The "Brittani" Earrings (although not buttons themself) are a great match to the "Galina" Necklace. Featuring a translucent taupe color, these Czech round fire-polished beads are faceted for brilliance and coated in an iridescent finish to reflect light in golden-rainbow colors depending on the light, flash beige, gray, rainbow, peach and more. Very subtle but very striking The "Felicity" Necklace is made of small, medium and larger sized buttons are threaded onto black cotton cord in a repeated pattern to form this beautifully balanced choker. Another button forms the clasp and the design can be worn either as an approx 35.5cm collar or 40.5cm choker. Buttons are a unique combination of Opaque charcoal grey and pale cream with swirls of translucent tones. |
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Maxine: Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 8:17 AM
Only a couple of days to go before the Fundraising Cocktail party to raise money for the Tabitha Foundation.  Have booked the hairdressers tonight, doing my first ever spray tan tomorrow and having a pedicure - so I should be ready. Just hope the spray tan doesnt go wrong or I could look like an orange Telly Tubby instead. I have donated one of me pieces for the auction, so hope it does well for the cause. If you have been unable to get tickets for the event, but would still like to help out, please consider a donation via the following links. Regards Maxine TFA Board and members work on a voluntary basis - 100% of all donations are sent to support the programs in Cambodia. Tabitha now supports more than 33,000 families (representing over 264,000 Cambodians) in their journey to a better life, including food and income security, safe water, housing and education for the children. |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2010 11:43 AM
This afternoon if you want something wonderful to do (or just to enjoy), come into Fremantle and either join in or support the Festival Parade. Roe Highway Stage 8 was planned more than forty years ago, at a time when the value of the Beeliar Wetlands was not fully understood. It is now recognised that these wetlands have the following important values: · outstanding biodiversity · habitat for wildlife, including migratory waders and rare fauna · Aboriginal cultural and spiritual sites · Important recreational areas. Most people and Government planners now recognise that the MRS alignment for Roe Highway stage 8 is not appropriate. The Environmental Protection Authority has stated that no route through the Beeliar Wetlands is likely to be environmentally acceptable. The environmental damage that would result from any attempt to build the Roe Highway between North and Bibra Lakes would far outweigh any benefit the Highway might bring. As a result of the Freight Network Review, alternative transport routes have been identified and stage 8 of the Roe Highway is now redundant. The strong body of evidence presented and summarised in this report has been consistent in its findings that this Highway should not be built. The arguments against the construction of Roe Highway Stage 8 have been supported by numerous studies and subsequent government reviews and technical reports. This entire process has withstood public and government scrutiny and proven to be robust. It is therefore timely and appropriate to delete Stage 8 from the Metropolitan Region Scheme so that it may be incorporated into the Beeliar Regional Park Felicity [felicity@cockburnwetlands.org.au] Undisclosed-Recipient:; Save Beeliar Wetlands News Update 11.11.10 Calling all Cockatoos Are you desperate to get in touch with your inner cockatoo? Here is your big chance! Join the Save Beeliar Wetlands Crew in the Freo Festival Parade and you can BE a cockatoo! Or a banksia flower or hold a banner or hold a cocky on a stick or something else totally awesome that will make you feel that your life really is worthwhile?! Just four easy steps: 1.Call or email... so we are prepared for your presence. 2.Be at the Freo footy oval between 2.30 and 3pmSunday November 14 ready to be animorphed or floramorphed or something-elsemorphed? 3. Be dressed in black (or the closest approximation of black you can manage) but also bring your campaign T-shirt (New batch of T-shirts just arrived and will be available for purchase $20, kids sizes too) 4. Be ready to have a great time. See you there. Cheers Felicity If you cant get there, but would like to help, please follow the above links to sign the petition, become a member, find out more, send a letter to the Federal and State Environmental Ministers or write to the newspapers etc. Only after the last tree has been cut down, Only after the last river has been poisoned, Only after the last fish has been caught, Only then will you find money cannot be eaten.
~ Cree Prophecy Wishing you Love, Light and Laughter Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, November 07, 2010 6:57 PM
After making the shorter tassel earrings in the last post, I thought the longer style might also be interesting - making use of the whole tassel. The copper one uses the same beadcone as its shorter mate, while the silver one uses a flattened triangular beadcap. I love the look of these shoulder duster style earrings. The Freshwater Pearl and Czech Smokey Quartz and Clear AB glass crystal anklet has a classy look and has an extension chain making it versatile. A matching charm ends the chain to finish off the design. The beadcaps, spacers and chain are gold plated. It's been a busy few weeks lately as I generally only work 2 days a week job-sharing the reception for a local family run business, but the office manager has been on annual leave so I have worked 4 days each week and then had the Cockburn Community & Cultural show and the Cockburn Spring Fair to get pieces ready for, and haven't had much time left to enter new pieces onto the website, but I plan to do that tomorrow as things go back to "normal" this week. We have had a lovely weekend off - no work, no designing or beading, but catching up with family and friends and doing some home chores. Barney even got some more lettuces planted out - the last ones we lost due to the really hot days we had just after they were planted and the fact that we are on 1 day a week water restrictions after one of the driest winters on record. I am washing up in a basin and using the cooled water to water the "special" plants so we will see what survives. The chooks are a bit sad as they can't come out into the main garden while the plants are so small - they will have to wait a couple of weeks until the plants are bigger and able to cope with the odd nibble and scratch here and there. They don't miss out, with neighbours and friends sending them scraps over to supplement their diet and the chook-run goes across the back of the entire block under the avocado and mango trees. |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 2:39 PM
I have just finished off the last couple of items for the Rotary Spring Fair tomorrow. These are just perfect for the beach or pool and expecially a seaside wedding. Anywhere you want to be barefoot, but add a little bling with the crystal sliders and Czech fire-polished glass crystal beads. The Neoprene rubber section for between your toes makes them very easy on the feet (no rubbing) and the ribbon tie means they will fit from quite small to large foot size. I can replace the ribbon with a chain and catch preferred. And here are some tassel earrings I have been experimenting with... I love the regal burgundy colour of these tassels and they look brilliant with both the silver and copper findings. I have made some this length and some longer shoulder dusters. I have also made bookmarks, key rings, bag charms and many other items suitable for gift giving, stocking fillers or priced low enough for children to be able to purchase. I offer free wrapping, which includes a small gift card or for a little extra you can purchase a lovely gift box or bag. And of course there will be loads of my other beautiful items, so treat yourself, or your loved ones, to something special this Sunday. Remember the Fair is a Holloween theme and there will be fireworks in the evening so come in your party mood. :o) Best Wishes |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2010 8:04 PM
All who know me know that I don’t enjoy housework in the least, but I have been so busy beading for different Events, and have been covering extra days at work as my office manager is on holidays, that the house had gone to the pits. Well today was the day. It wasn’t planned, in fact I had more beading planned, but I thought "I will just sweep the floors before I start". Well several hours later I had swept, vacuumed and mopped the floors, dusted, swept some cobwebs down, done a load of washing and got it hung outside, tidied through, cleaned the bathroom, toilet and laundry, done the dishes and cleared items off one of the folding tables I need to use next week at the Spring Fair. In a tidying mode, I decided to give my website a bit of a look over. I have changed a couple of things, but not too sure if I like the changes so I may still have work to do on it. Now I am about to go and have a cuppa and see what is on the TV tonight. If there is nothing on I might continue to tidy the website.  I need to take some photos tomorrow of the new items I have made and get them listed on the website also, but I think hubby is feeling a bit like a beading widower so I may need to spend some time with him. Best wishes to you all Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Friday, October 22, 2010 3:36 PM
I have donated this piece to the Tabitha Foundation for their 2010 November 19th "Cocktail Party" Fundraising event In Attadale, Western Australia. If you wish to participate in this evening please email me and I will reply with the organisers contact phone numbers. Egypt's Daughter Copper, Bronze and Gold seedbeads in a right angle weave collar necklace Seed beads are woven into a graduated collar and highlighted with Swarovski crystals. Copper, bronze and dark gold toned seed beads in 15s, 11s and 8s are combined in this undulating right angle weave graduated collar. The collar is gathered onto a base of Swarovski gold lustre coated crystals and finished with a bronze magnetic fold over clasp. Length is approx 37cm and widest point is approx 5cm deep. Inspired by, but adapted from, an original design of Marcia DeCoster printed in Beadwork Magazine. TFA Board and members work on a voluntary basis - 100% of all donations are sent to support the programs in Cambodia. Tabitha now supports more than 33,000 families (representing over 264,000 Cambodians) in their journey to a better life, including food and income security, safe water, housing and education for the children. |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 7:57 PM
The Exhibition was only open for 4 hours this afternoon and there was a reasonable turnout for the official opening by the local MP, but it was mostly very quiet with only a few sales. Some of the work in the exhibition though is outstanding. The photography section - only small has some great items and I love the one who got first prize. One of the watercolours of the wharf is also brilliant. So many diverse styles. The sculpures and needlework items are interesting and the wood turning is beautiful. There was a good variety of styles in the Jewellery section with some of the pieces made by other members of the Bead Guild of WA so it is thrilling to be able to say that I won 1st prize in the Wearable Jewellery section with Deandra - a metal and crystal piece. Tomorrow (Sunday 17th October) the exhibition is open from 9.30 to 4.30 with entertainment and the award ceremony during the afternoon, so hopefully more people will visit during the day and sales will improve a bit. DEANDRA - Boho Gold metal and Jablonex Vitrial crystal with a Brass stamped feature |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:19 PM
Well it’s been a busy couple of weeks, but the time is up now. I set up tomorrow morning for the above Arts & Crafts Exhibition and sale of work. I have 3 items in the exhibition and a table stall area for the weekend and have been busy making items for sale. I have made some lovely necklaces and earrings, but have also made some bookmarks, key rings and bag charms and some simple earrings all from between $5 and $15 (one for $18) so children can afford to purchase them either for themselves or as gifts - even as stocking fillers for Christmas. I have been making some pieces out of old retro buttons and am pleased with how they have turned out. Still finishing off two of them as I needed more jump rings. Should get them done over the weekend and will then start taking photos of all the new work to show you. Haven’t had time yet to take the pictures or even price them yet, let alone get them loaded onto the website - BUT they are coming so stay tuned...!! If you are able to come to the Exhibition it is in the Spearwood Dalmaniac Club, Cnr Azelia & Hamilton Road, Spearwood, WA from 12.30pm - 4.30pm on Saturday 16th and from 9.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday the 17th. There will be some entertainment and is a gold coin donation for entry. Remember - if you can’t get to this Exhibition, that the Cockburn Rotary Spring Fair is on Sunday 31st October at Manning Park, Azalia Road, Spearwood. Halloween theme and will finish off with fireworks in the evening. I will have my marquee at this event and a couple of friends for helpers so drop by and say hello. Best Wishes
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, September 26, 2010 5:54 PM
It has been such a beautiful weekend. The weather has been great. I got into the mood to do some housework yesterday (not like me at all), but it does look good when its done. Today Barney and I went to a drive to some of the Nurserys around Perth getting things ready for planting this year in the vege garden etc. We will have to be a little careful of where things go due to the water restrictions, though I often do use a bowl to wash up in and then tip the cooled water onto the plants. It seems to get most of them through the heat. Next year we will have to look at getting a rainwater or grey water system set up. This year we spent our budget on putting more Solar panels on the roof. We have 10 now and the solar hot water system so hopefully that will help cut the electricity bills. We bought a blueberry plant today - next year we can be baking blueberry pie? - If we can keep the chooks away from it. With the cleaning and time in the garden and Nurserys my hayfever is in full bloom and my eyes are so gritty that I havent been able to concentrate for too long on any beading. Also head feels like it is full of cotton-wool. I have been dabbling with some vintage buttons I bought from a antique/retro store a couple of years ago. One necklace has worked out well, just needs the finishing touches and a button and chainmaille bracelet is on the right path - but I have run out of large jump rings so that will have to wait until later this week. Another piece I am working on is buttons linked with seedbeads and crystals. It is fiddly and Im not sure if it will work out in the end. But still - nothing ventured, nothing gained! I will put some pictures up of them as soon as they are finished. Love and best thoughts Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2010 4:33 PM
I have just returned from collecting items from the Exhibition in South Perth. At this stage it looks like this will be the last one held in Heritage House as South Perth Council is moving its collection to their Library and I believe the building will be used for other businesses (i.e. Real Estate). Next year it will possibly be an online competition and exhibition. Many of the current competitions are done this way and it makes it more accessible to a wider range of artisans. Tomorrow midday I will see how the “Ogiku” necklace went in the Wongan Arts Society Competition – Looking forward to receiving the judge’s feedback on it. My first major brick stitched item! Now I have started making some smaller and “kid” priced items for Christmas gifts to sell at the two Cockburn events. Today have been making key rings and book marks – trying to do unisex designs, but just can’t help it – I keep adding crystals and bits of bling.... I will have to look at doing a range of Men’s things – I have bought some lovely wood, gemstone and ceramic beads to use for this. Anyway – Such a beautiful day today so I’m off to crank up the BBQ for tea. |
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Maxine: Posted on Sunday, September 12, 2010 5:36 PM
I am pleased with the result, but it doesnt look like the original design. The componants do, but I was thinking of linking them together as one mass, but it just didnt work and I kept breaking beads and had to make some of the componants several times :o( A Kimono print was the inspiration of the colours and design of this piece. The smaller glass seedbeads are a combination of Japanese Mill Hills, Delicas, Toho with Miyuki fringe beads around the outside of each component. The larger glass beads consist of black Jablonex (Czech) rounds, Czech Ruby and White Opal Druk beads, glass pearls and faceted Chinese glass crystal. Some of the componants are flatter while others are more curved than others to give more texture and movement to the design. The necklace is finished with red Russian braid which ties allowing the length of the piece to be altered to fit either the wearer or the cut of the blouse being worn at the time. |
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Maxine: Posted on Monday, September 06, 2010 6:56 PM
Well another week has zoomed by. I hope all the Dads out there had a great Fathers Day. We went to AQUA. Nikkita loved the sharks and looking at Nemo through the magnifying glass.  I have had some lovely feedback from people who have visited the Exhibition in South Perth. Thank you for taking the time - both to go and look at the Exhibition and to ring or email me with your wonderful reviews. You made me feel on cloud 9. I am currently working on the piece I am entering into the Wongan Hills Show. I have made most of the components, but am having a blank with what to do now. It isnt sitting just how I want it to do with the original design so I have to tweek it a bit...... Im sure an idea will come to me soon. In the meantime I have been busy sewing new table clothes and display thingys for the two Cockburn events coming up in October. This week I received an order of some lovely creamy coloured seedbeads in various sizes, finishes and shapes to make a birthday gift. I had been looking in the local stores and not found much at all. Lots of whites, but not the pale yellowy cream I wanted to match some glass pearls. This will be the next project - once the above piece is sorted!!! Anyway - back to the sewing machine. Have a great week and I will catch up next time. Love and Light Maxine |
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Maxine Clarke: Posted on Saturday, August 28, 2010 3:47 PM
I am so excited. I have just come back from the Bead Guild of WA Inc Exhibition in South Perth with a win! My piece "Morocco" won First Prize in the non seed bead category and I am so happy as the Judges were leaders in their fields and I was competing against some wonderful beaders. To see details of this exhibition visit the events page on my website. Be sure to vote for your favourite design for the peoples choice award. Many of the items are for sale. Thanks for visiting my blog. Come back soon to see what I am up to, view some of my current designs and find out about other exhibitions and places that you can view my work. With Love and Light Maxine |
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