November page completed

I have created another water shrine - this time for deep water. My favorite part about this month was realizing that I was able to connect journaling themes and design elements to the influence of past pages. It's the first time I've had a sustained sense of the call & response that the pages create when they're viewed as a group. It really excited me!!! Have added an image to the Flickr group and also blogged about this page in greater detail.

My November page is done...

It's the "Hunter's Moon", which is the full moon in October. I have to say that this is the most minimally beaded piece I've done yet, but that's what the theme called for. I actually had plenty of time to do more...it just didn't call for it!

Link to Hunter's Moon

I Just Start

I was reading the last posted and I wanted to express my gameplan. People haven't heard much from me but I'm still here.
I start my page each month. That's the goal. To start it. To have an idea that I can engage in.
If for whatever reason I don't finish it within the month, I don't wait to start the next months because I'll loose the feeling of the month. To that end, September's has been started but not finished, October's is finished and August just needs a few more beads. November is a very busy month for me and I am going to start it today - I have got the square, the idea and the beads, I just have to start, which I have time to do this afternoon and this evening after work.
I also don't feel compelled to fully bead a whole square, it can be anything, an image, or a design. October's is the top of a tree with leafs that are in full colour. There is lots of space to see the material and it just adds to the look.
I would like to suggest that we don't worry about the final product, and focus on the original intent. It will probably help you feel better.
I hope some of this helps, if all else fails, bead - 'Guilty' on the square, and then move on!!!
Cheers, Denise

feeling like I failed...

Am I the only one that is over whelmed with this... and now am feeling like a failure since my last block I finished was August.. I think I took on to big of a block to do each month with the other art items I need to do... Now, I don't know if I can catch up... I don't want to quit, that is just not a part of my makeup... it is just overwhelming and I feel like I am letting everyone down...
Is anyone else with me like this... and what are you doing about it... Is changing my size and shape to a smaller venue and starting all over, is that the way to go...
help!

Flicker Photo's Etc.

Yours truly admits that she is over 40...okay over 50....okay over 55....ack...could we have a link somewhere here on the main 2007 Bead Journal Project to our Flicker....I know it is somewhere here....but yours truly needs what is called "easy access"....oh purdy please darlin'....huggies JoTee from the lovely Land of Enchantment.

Fibula Pins and Bob Dylan Dream on Robin's Blog

I just posted pictures on my blog of 14 new fibula pins that I made for a Holiday Sale this weekend. It's been a real joy to make jewelry for two weeks, but I'll be glad to get back to my November BJP page when this gig is over. I know how busy and stressful the holiday season can be, so I hope we all remember how important it is to make time for our wonderful, meditative BJP pages!

Hugs to you all... Robin A.

My October Page is done

October and November were busy months as I prepared for a jewelry show I participated in. Now that is behind me and I've finally finished my October page. Interestingly, my bead journaling took me to a deeper place which helped me look at my "inner gremlin". You can see my page and read about my journey here.

Happy beading!
Karen

Way behind

Not done much beading recently but I haven't given up. Just got a lot of work on my hands at the moment but after the New Year should get back in the flow of things.

Just looked at the Flickr page and there is lots of exciting pages going up, can't wait to everyone's all compiled in the Spring.

November ending...but here is September

Fall is almost over & winter will soon be upon us, where has the time gone & yikes December starts on Saturday.
My September page flows with the colors that I enjoy the most, this piece also has "washi paper, fabric, fabric softener sheets, beads of course & a message"......SIMPLIFY everything!!!



http://beads4jody.blogspot.com/

Don't ya'just love it when you write here & it goooooes pooof!!! ack & ugh
Anyway my October page is started, then comes November & December...can't wait to start them all!!!

November page

Hi everyone, I have finished my November page. You can see it on my blog. The page is a departure from my last one and my other ones for that matter. I finally got some knitting in. I have also posted a lot of other pictures. And while I have not gone on to Flickr yet, I did put together all of my pages and took a picture and posted that too. It was an interesting exercise, I had not done that yet. I saw a lot more similarities between the pages than I expected. I like them all together, but I do still plan to put them in a book of some sort but have not decided just what yet.

Happy Beading everyone, Nancy K.

November page

I completed my page for November, it's a simple page, but certainly expresses my feelings for this month in particular.

Photos are posted on my blog.

Take care,
Grace
aka GraceBeading

Whee! November Page Done

No bracelet yet, but I've had other things taking up my time. You can check out my page here, and on Flickr. I'm hoping to get a bracelet done by the end of the month, though. I'm thinking it'll go fast, as I'm planning to use a lot of vintage lucite flowers I was lucky enough to get at half price this year. Hope everyone is doing well. What I've been seeing has looked fabulous!
Cheers all,
Sarah

The Cheshire Cat Barrette Finished!!

Well I have finished this sinister cat. There are three posts. The first one is the song that I was playing while I was working on the tear. The one under that is the finished barrette. The one below this one explains some of the things that I added as well as the construction.
Sacredartist

November's Done

My November piece is done! This one really felt good...did it really take 6 months for me to relax into this??? You can see her here!
Hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving...for those who celebrate! I am so grateful for this group & all of the lessons I've learned along the way! And for hearing from so many talented people! Thank you all for your input! When you're working away in your studio alone, it sure helps to get some feedback! And thanks, Robin, for getting us together on this project! It really has been a challenge!
Warmest aloha,
CC

"Fire" Update - 2nd Quarter BJP

I've put an update of my second quarter BJP "Fire" on my blog. This quarter is progressing much faster than the first quarter went.

Kassie - The Beading Butterfly
http://beadingbutterfly.blogspot.com
www.beadingbutterfly.com

The Cheshire Cat Barrette

The cat is coming along. I am really pleased with how sinister he is starting to look. You can view him here.
Sacredartist

Happy Thanksgiving

Hi all,
Hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Teresa S.

Cheshire Cat

I have finished my eye. If you would like to see how I am progressing you can see it Here
Bead On!
Sacredartist

Swim between the Flags - November BJP

G'Day everyone,
I don't know about you all but as soon as I finish a BJP page I can't wait to get to the computer, scan it and upload it to show my 240 new friends!
I'm back to work tomorrow night as my 'beading' holiday comes to a close. It's been a relaxing and very productive fortnight. I've completed my orders, all my Christmas shopping has been completed and my November BJP. Lucky I'm going back to work I might get bored!!!
My Page this month is dedicated to a marvelous group of trained volunteers, the men and women of Surf Life Saving Australia. The Australian Government has declared that 2007 will be the Year of the Surf Lifesaver. It will also mark one hundred years since the formation of the Surf Bathing Association of NSW, the organisation which went on to become SLSA. If you'd like to know more visit this web site http://www.ysl.slsa.com.au
Oh yes the little blond surfie on there is my son,this was taken when he was about 2years old - now 17! Photo is also on our Flickr site
Bye for now
Nospoj
Dinah

October Completed

YAY! I completed October and have started my November piece, and it is still November :) This piece was the opposite of last months, but I really like it. You can check it out here October. I seem to kind of flip back and forth between heavily beaded and lightly beaded, but I am finding it just fits so well with where I am in my life.

I think one of the best parts of this project for me though has been a wonderful new friend I have made. We met when I walked into a shop to buy some beads for my first month and happened to mention why I was buying them and found a fellow BJP'er there. Well, one thing lead to another and she has become a true friend. I find we spend as much time just sitting and talking about anything and everything as we do beading or metalworking or anything else we are inspired by that day. I am so grateful for this group and the support that everyone offers. Thank you all for sharing this with me and thank you Robin for all your time and efforts.

Trilly/Lisa D

Pokey in the Palouse

I just finished my August page *cringe* but I already have a good start on September and some time off from work later this week to do more. I'll also add my pages to Flickr at the end of the week when I have time to figure it all out.

Here it is.

Updated photos

I have updated my blog and added photos for the last three months of my mandalas. I am enjoying reading and viewing everyone's posts and am just amazed (but not surprised) at all the wonderful work that is going on. I wonder what kind of energy we could create in the world if we all did a similar theme for one month - peace, health ...maybe after our year is done...

Susan
aka a2susan

October BJP - Completely Complete.

Here.

November is still in the planning stage, but if all goes well I should have some pics up soon.

As I start in on the half-way mark for this project I can't help but reflect on how much we've all managed to achieve at this point, the wealth of talent we have the privelege to be among, and the joy of sharing our passion with each other. How quickly these days have passed, and how much I'm looking forward to the days ahead.

Hooray for us all!

Morwyn

November Done

I just posted my November page on my blog. You can see it at:
http://sharedstuffbyarline.blogspot.com/

This was not always easy to work on, but I felt compelled to do it even so. I have discovered that while nothing ever makes the pain of losing your children go away, there are things that will help you. Working on this page helped me avoid what has become a yearly bout of depression.

I'm ready to start a new page now. Something a little lighter in spirit this time.

Arline

2nd Quarter BJP - Teaser

I've uploaded a teaser of Quarter 2 to my blog. :)

Kassie - The Beading Butterfly
http://beadingbutterfly.blogspot.com
www.beadingbutterfly.com