#Botany2014

Time is flying by!  School is out, summer is in full swing, and I'm gearing up to be a vendor at Botany 2014!!!!   So unfortunately, I've been crazy busy and haven't blogged at all lately....  Want to see what I'll be bringing to the conference?  I'll be posting pictures as the days roll out on Facebook - Blue Beehive Studio -  as well as Twitter (@theBlueBeehive).  Enjoy!

#BBSMarchGiveaway! Free earrings!

UPDATE 3/19/14:  Winner was chosen and notified!  Details on the Facebook page and Twitter feed #BBSMarchGiveaway.

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I've been wanting to do a giveaway for awhile now, but how crazy has the past few months been?  Seriously, staying warm and getting past the bleak below freezing temperatures sucked the life out of me.  Nature has laws, but it should include one more - no more snowing past March 1st in the mid-West.

Today was gorgeous - sunny and 47 degrees - which means no jackets and plenty of puddle stomping.  And a very muddy driveway.  But mud is a warm welcome compared to the cold we've had...

And, to celebrate the (hopefully) arrival of Spring - the Blue Beehive Studio March Giveaway, a.k.a. on Twitter as #BBSMarchGiveaway. Want details?  Then click HERE to see how you can win these earrings:

Last chance to enter is March 17th, 2014 - midnight EST.  I'll announce the winner on Twitter and Facebook the following day.... Good luck!

Where does the time fly?

It has been awhile since the last blog post! I'd ask where the time went, but I already know the answer.  It was passed taking care of sick kids (all better now!), shoveling snow, hauling in firewood, and keeping warm.  January was brutal, and I can't believe February is half gone!



A general shout out to all the folks who supported Blue Beehive Studio in 2013... from purchases, encouragement, sharing the site, etc.  It was an amazing year!  I stepped up the game a bit and now carry Sterling Silver pieces like the earrings below.  What I *REALLY* want to do is buy a kiln by the end of the year to produce completely unique pieces, but I have to save up for that!  We'll see how it goes....



Until then, please take a look at the new pieces found at the store!
Store Link:  Blue Beehive Studio

Back to the basics. . .

Sometimes life is too complicated, you know?  I have to remember to sit back and smell the roses, or these days, sit back and watch the flames from the fireplace.

I returned to the basics at the shop - simplicity at it's best...  Mercury Dime pendants on a simple, elegant black waxed cotton cord necklace.  They sold well last year, so figured someone else this year wants one, too!

 Available at The Blue Beehive Etsy Store.

Want one created in a specific year (1916 - 1945)?  Most likely I have that year, or can get it for you.  Custom necklaces with specific stones can also be arranged. 

The Hera Collection 2014

     The Hera Collection 2014 arrived at the Etsy store today!  Very excited!  I worked with an artist friend of mine who covered some mojo beans with 24k gold leaf.  The results were some beautifully organic looking beans.  From there, she asked me to design some jewelry around it.  So I did - and the Hera Collection was born.

     My oldest daughter, who is interested in Greek mythology, decided the year 2014 should have a collection each month dedicated to a different Greek god/goddess.  We decided to start with Hera, whose symbol is a peacock.  The Hera Collection features the Golden Mojo Bean with an array of semiprecious stones in a variety of colors.

     The Hera Collection 2014 can be found on line at:
The Hera Collection 2014 - Etsy Blue Beehive Studio

January Sale!

Happy (belated) New Year ! ! !  Yes, I've neglected the blog. Sorry, my bad.  Hopefully we can still be friends....  So we're getting ready at this end for "The Storm".  You know, freezing weather, nasty winds, and possible power outages.

To warm things up a bit, I'm doing an online coupon at my Etsy store from now until Friday, January 10th, midnight (EST).  "STORM15" for 15% off your purchase (doesn't include shipping), $20 min. purchase.  While I usually ship items within 24hrs, that might not be possible this week... you get a discount, but you may have to wait until the roads are cleared before I can send it to you!

Visit shop here:  Blue Beehive Studio on Etsy

So come on over and visit the store!  Picture above, Lotus Root Pendant.

Coupon code: "STORM15", 15% off purchase from now until Jan. 10, 2014 (midnight EST).

Violet Pendant Giveaway - winner!

June 22nd update:  Twitter follower @Quadrivii won the pendant/necklace!  I've contacted you regarding specifics.  Thanks to all the Facebook and Twitter followers, and to everyone who helped spread the word!