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Peoria Fine Art Fair-this weekend!

Peoria Fine Art Fair-this weekend! September 25th, 26th 2010 Peoria, Il

Wowzie! I am honored to have been chosen as the poster Artist for this year...I don't think a jewelry Artist has ever been chosen...a BIG THANK YOU to Peoria Art Guild. I am also freaked and a wee bit intimidated that yard signs, postcards and 15 BILLBOARDS have my piece titled, "Down Under" on them. This is truly a gem of an art fair! Why? As an Artist this community buys art...as an Artist you are treated very well by the dedicated and fun, fun Peoria Art Guild staff and the many volunteers! You can find me in booth #73 this weekend...look for the girl with a big handmade glass bead necklace on and the biggest smile! My jewelry cases will be well stocked...I have been crazy busy replenishing from another successful St. Louis Art Fair! Hope to see you this weekend in Peoria, IL!

Girls Night Out-August 5th-Austin, TX

A new shipment of my handmade glass bead jewelry has arrived for this event! For those who live in Austin, TX...this is a great gallery where you can find beautiful Artisan jewelry!

Art on The Boulevard-St. Louis, MO

Wednesday, July 28, 2010-5:30-9:00 p.m.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival-July 3, 4, 5, 2010

I will be in booth #175 wearing lots of beads and a matching SMILE! Hope to see you!

 

2010 Juried Artists: Jewelry Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ercb4yUPAno

This video features 14 of the 28 Juried Artists in the Jewelry category.

Girls Night Out-Feb.26th-Austin, TX

 

Art on 5th Gallery-Austin, TX

Oh my gosh...if you love art jewelry...this is the place in Texas to see it, feel it, buy it!

Contemporary Jewelry Invitational in Peoria, Illinois!

Will you be in Peoria, Illinois February 6th thru February 13th? If so, and you are looking for a unique gift to give for Valentine's Day check out the Peoria Art Guild Gallery!

Happy, Happy 2010!

Today, much to my delight, I received this in my inbox! Thank you, thank you, thank you Michael and Amelie! What a way to start off 2010...life is good!

Dear Mary V.

We are toasting you on our 23rd anniversary in Austin, Texas, as my wife wears your beautiful 'Winter Fish Eye' neckpiece. It looks good and sounds good. We love the dissarray of the silver connectors, which have will of their own. And of course the beads are a delight, each one. We were glad to discover your work at <Art On Fifth>.

End of year resolution!

For the rest of 2009 I resolve to update my blog! O.k., that being said...I resolve in 2010 to continually update my blog!!!

Why you ask? Who cares? Well, according to my blog stats lots of folks around the globe regularly read my blog and that's a good thing, I guess!

My blog is the social media outlet that I am the most comfortable with...I have a facebook page (maryvsmith) and tweet to my twitter (maryvsmith) but my blog is where I can post info/location of art fairs in will be in, gallery representation and my glass beadmaking teaching schedule.

2009 was a crazy busy successful year...hence the looong spans between blog updates! Really a good, legit excuse! Every art fair that I participated in...57th Street (Chicago, Il), Des Moines Art Festival (Des Moines, IA), St. Louis Art Fair (St. Louis, MO) and Peoria Fine Art Fair (Peoria, IL)...all were good for me. Good sales...new friends...time to reconnect, share a laugh and a beverage with old friends! Life is good!

Enough said...see you in 2010!

Show Me St. Louis!

2009 Saul Bell Design Award!

On Saturday, May 30, 2009 in Las Vegas I was awarded my 3rd Saul Bell Design Award! My neckpiece titled, "Carmelized" took 2nd place in the Bead category! You can read more about it here: Saul Bell Design Award. as well as view the other winners!

Mother's Day Trunk Show

Craft Alliance Delmar Gallery is having a Mother's Day Trunk Show featuring my jewelry! My jewelry will be showcased along with Annie Scheumbauer's Hand-Painted silk scarves from April 28-May 10th. We will be in the gallery on Saturday, May 2nd from 12-3 p.m. for a "Meet the Artist's" Click here for more info!

Every Other Artist's Market

Check out this new Art/Craft event in St. Louis, MO this weekend!

Beads on the Bay(Ebay)! Sold! More here: http://maryvsmith.etsy.com

Today I am trying something new...listing 2 of my silver lined glass beads on Ebay. My seller id is: beadedjewelrybydesign-2008. Free shipping in the United States! How can a bead lover resist? Just testing the waters with these 2 listings...a "Smiley" Bead and a "Sugar" Bead. These beads fit the popular European charm bracelets such as Pandora, Trollbeads, Biagi and Chamilia or your favorite neck chain or leather cord! 

Let me know what you think!

Crafts Report Magazine-March 2009

Wow! How surprised my husband Gary will be when he receives this issue on Valentine's Day! (I don't think he reads this...so keep mum!) I am so excited and honored to have been chosen by the writer, Nancy LaFever to have my comments published in Crafts Report Magazine! Thank you Nancy and Crafts Report for recognizing our partners and support system! This is a great article...just click and read!   

Look Inside >> March 2009

Silver Lined Glass Beads!

I am delighted to introduce to you my handmade glass beads lined with 925 sterling silver...not silver plated and not glued in! These beads are made with Moretti glass and the designs are not painted on! Each bead is made by me...one-at-a-time and kiln annealed for strength and durability. The beads are then hand cored with 925 sterling silver and polished to a mirror finish. These beads will fit most of the European charm bracelets such as Pandora, Biagi, Troll and Chamilia. The hole is approx. 4.5-5mm. If you have not been bitten yet by the European charm craze, well guess what? These beads look great on your chain or leather cord that is in your jewelry box! How to buy? Go to my Etsy site...http://maryvsmith.etsy.com. Easy, peasy...quick sign up (takes just a few minutes) and pay thru Paypal or with a credit card. Why my Etsy site and not my finished jewelry website? Because these beads are onesies! What you see is what you get! I will add to the collection daily because of the demand...so check back often to see what is available. 

I hope one of my handmade silver lined glass beads find their way to you this holiday season! These interchangeable beads allow you to customize your jewelry one-bead-at-a-time! You are a unique, one-of-a-kind woman...your jewelry should be too!

I've Been Tagged!

What does that mean? It's a blog game really! I have been "tagged" by Metalsgirl. Here are the rules of the game...your choice to play or not play.

1. Link to the person who tagged you.

2. Post the rules on your blog.

3. Write 7 random things about yourself.

4. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and link to them.

5. Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.

6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

O.k...be a good sport...here goes.

1. I am an early morning runner...why? Because I can!

2. I am a computer geek...I love my Mac!

3. I do not like the taste of eggs...at all!

4. I like cold weather!

5. I am starting to like sugar-free jello...don't tell my mom!

6. I need a good belly laugh every other day...lol!

7. I am fascinated by birds and bugs!

I have tagged these 7 Artists/Craftsmen because I love their work,  I own it and/or want to own it, admire their work ethic as you will too by reading their blogs!

1. mbshaw

2. whitneysmithpottery

3. midge'smind

4. circles,dots,rounds,spheres

5. jennski

6. sunbasilgardensoaps

7. circaceramics

An Unexpected Gift in Peoria, Illinois!

Wowzie! I was honored to have received an Award of Excellence at the 46th Annual Peoria Fine Art Fair in Peoria, Illinois!!! From the moment we arrived at check-in and all throughout the show Gary and I had the best time...and I am not just saying that because I won an award!!! We had never been to Peoria but had heard good things about the show from other Artists who had done it in the past. The Peoria Art Guild Staff and all of the 400 volunteers treat the Artists really, really well...again, I am not just saying that because I won an award! As an exhibiting Artist you are fed, watered and entertained! The show is truly a community event and the people really come out for the show and BUY ART!!! The show hours are great...10-5 Sat. & Sun. which gives the Artist's time to socialize, relax and party...and Saturday night was a good party! If you want to know more...apply or come to the show next year! Thank you Peoria Art Guild!