On Fire for Handmade is featuring Fabergé Inspired Egg Pendant by Enchanted Beads

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Listing: www.etsy.com/listing/123850425/faberge-inspired-egg-pendant-18-x-24-m
 

 

My item above was selected to be featured on the On Fire for Handmade Great Finds Page. The listing is up now and will run until next Friday. onfireforhandmade.com/handmade-easter-great-finds/

There is also a poll where viewers can vote for their favorite item. The Poll is at the bottom of the page. 1st place receives a free Listing on The new On Fire Gift Guide onfireforhandmade.com/gift-guide/ and Free ad spot on the On Fire Site sidebar. 

WORLD ARTISAN GEMS - 2008

Enchanted Beads was featured with an Interview by WORLD ARTISAN GEMS in August 2008

A look back at a 2008 Enchanted Beads feature in World Artisan Gems website:
http://artisangems.wordpress.com/2008/08/27/ileana-munteanu-enchanted-beads/
WORLD ARTISAN GEMS 

My Battle of the Beadsmith 2013 entry

 
 

CONSTELLATION

White backgraound

Black background

Detail

"Constellation" on a model

This piece lost the battle in the early stages of the BOTB13 competition. For me it was an honor to be accepted as a participant and to show to the world the product of my talent. The rest is matter of taste (the eye of the beholder) and a little bit of good luck. I am proud of my work while accepting the decision of the jury. 

You can still find this piece in "Gone but not forgotten" BOTB 13 Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.476504852424382&type=1

BOTB13"Gone But Not Forgotten" Ileana Munteanu

By: Steven Weiss

Photos: 5

Battle of the Beadsmith BOTB 13

For those of you who don't know yet about BOTB here are a few details.

The Battle of the Beadsmith is "a celebration of Bead Artistry around the World". It is also called a “contest where you win nothing", but it is not true. You gain a lot of experience in the process, you challenge yourself to create something different. The participants have eight weeks to complete an original work of art, take the best photos possible, and send them to the Battle Headquarters. Each piece is "randomly paired with the work of another artist in one of three '64 member Battle Groups'. Works are judged by a combination of competing artists, invited judges, and the general public, to determine which artists will move on to the next 'battle', where the judging process begins again".

2012 marked the first season of the Battle, which became a Facebook sensation, due both to the leader, Steven Weiss, (owner of The Beadsmith, wholesale supplier of beads and products to 4,000 independent bead shops worldwide) and to the very talented bead artists who had the opportunity and the courage to compete.

I had the honor to be invited last year as well. I did not participate, being overwhelmed by other artistic efforts, as well as a health scare concerning my left eye. I underwent a successful treatment since, and this year I was happy to accept the overdue invitation. Needless to say, I needed a lot of courage, after observing all the fantastic pieces involved in the last year battle. Here is Alla Maslennikova, the crowned queen of the 2012 Battle. She is wearing her wonderfully unique necklace (collage credit: Steven Weiss).

2013 will gather 192 Artists from 40 Countries. I am one of them! 

I had to get out of my box and create a piece with the hope that it would pass at least the first round.

I am not allowed to show it yet, but I can tell you its name: "Constellation". My inspiration came from the very idea that this fantastic competition will feature this incredible array of passionate STARS from all over the world.
 
I finished my piece today and I can let you know that I am pleased with the result. It was a challenge with myself. I cannot wait until June 1 to see the other pieces! It will be a summer of thrills, a lot of great fun!

Thank you, Steven, for the opportunity! Thank you to all the participants!

(My two brooches featured in "500 Beaded Jewelry" by Ray Remachandra, published by Lark Books in August 2012).

New Feedback for Enchanted Beads

To celebrate my Birthday (December 21)  I am offering FREE SHIPPING worldwide, between Dec 21- 28 2012 for items over $7.00. Just use the Coupon Code FREESHIPPING12 at Checkout in my both Shops: http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedbeads http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedbeas   I am thankful to all my fans for making this Season a successful one.

RESERVED for Jesselyn - Beadwoven Shell Flower Necklace/ Brooch . Mother of Pearl . Spring Summer - In my Dreams by enchantedbeads on Etsy

Jesselyn Andersyn (Jessica Lyn Anderson) left a wonderful message in my Feedback box at Etsy: Thank you, Jesselyn!

First of all, Ileana Munteanu is an extraordinary, award-winning artist, jewelry designer, beadweaver...( and human being) who's amazing designs I have have admired for many years - and it took me that long to decide which of her many amazing creations would be my first purchase. (If you like jewelry and beadwork you MUST visit her shop - it's a treat for the eye just to browse! I finally settled on this exquisite Pendant Necklace / Brooch because it is just breathtaking and looks fabulous with many of my outfits and hanging in a special place on the wall when I'm not wearing it! Service & delivery were fast and professional. The quality and value of this piece managed to exceed even my already very high expectations...Thanks, Ileana! I love my precious and prized "piece de resistance"!

Here is another message from aliceland11

Golden Flower Statement Jewelry . Beaded Cuff Bracelet . Agate Stone . Beaded Leaves . OOAK - Floral Dreams by enchantedbeads on Etsy

Beautiful bead work, so unique. Thanks! 

More comments on my work here:
http://enchantedbeads.blogspot.com/2011/05/recent-comments-about-enchantede-beads.html

News from Enchanted Beads

 

 
I am sending you this Newsletter to let you know that this year I am not participating in the Saint John the Divine show or any other show. I am busy with my two Etsy Shops and I am focusing in making them look better. I am always designing new jewelry. I am participating in the Etsy Beadweavers Challenges almost every month and the pieces I made are for sale in my Enchanted Beads shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedbeads?ref=si_shop

Here is one of them:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/103648168/orange-necklace-beadwoven-floral-pendant



You can find many other pieces that are very appropriate for the Holidays, just type "holidays" or "Christmas" in the Search bar in order to find them.

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My other shop, Enchanted Bitz, www.enchantedbeas.etsy.com
carries whimsical jewelry with gemstones, crystals, pearls. Romantic, retro, nature inspired, vintage, steampunk.

You can find all the categories in the Sections to the left of the page. To shop by color or by other criteria you can use the search bar at the top of the page.

I would like to offer to all my Newsletter recipients a Etsy Coupon, to use in any of my shops. You will get a 10% discount with any purchase between December 2 and December 23, 2012. Just write HOLIDAY2012 at Checkout (there is a case for coupons) and the discount will apply automatically.

Thank you for taking the time to read my NEWS. I appreciate your support!

Ileana
Find me on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002178892271#!/ileana.munteanu 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Enchanted-Beads/138237306212358?ref=hl

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I am being featured!

My pendant was chosen to participate in this week's Great Finds Contest, A Taste of Sunshine.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/13880585/art-deco-pendant-gray-pearl-sunny
There are many beautiful entries and enticing prizes. You can vote for your favorite

The Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry book

I just received two emails from Lark Jewelry & Beading to let me know that my two brooches, "Mystic Flower" and "Mandala Effect" had been accepted into the Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry book. I'm thrilled!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Showcase-500-Beaded-Jewelry-Contemporary/dp/1454703164/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328101161&sr=1-1

About the Author

Author and juror Ray Hemachandra is the team lead and business manager for Lark Jewelry & Beading. His previous books as author or senior editor include The Penland Book of Glass; Beading with World Beads; Masters: Beadweaving and other Masters Series books, including Masters: Gold, Masters: Blown Glass, Masters: Polymer Clay, Masters: Earthenware, and Masters: Art Quilts, Volumes 1 and 2; and numerous books in the 500 Series, including 500 Judaica, 500 Art Quilts, 500 Raku, 500 Vases, and three furniture books in the series devoted to chairs, tables, and cabinets. Originally from New York, he lives with his family in Asheville, North Carolina.

Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Lark Crafts (August 7, 2012)
• Language: English

November -December NEWSLETTER

News from Enchanted Beads

I would like to offer to all my Newsletter recipients a Etsy Coupon, to use in any of my shops. You will get a 10% discount with any purchase between November 16 - December 20, 2011. Just write RETURNCUST2011 at Checkout (there is a case for coupons) and the discount will apply automatically.

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It's been a while since I sent you my last Newsletter. I was busy making changes in my two Etsy Shops and designing new jewelry. I participated in the Etsy Beadweavers Challenges almost every month and the pieces I made are for sale in my Enchanted Beads shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedbeads?ref=si_shop

Here is one of them:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77245031/beaded-beadwoven-mother-of-pearl-brooch

You can find many other pieces that are very appropriate for the Holidays, just type "holidays" or "Christmas" in the Search bar in order to find them.

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My other shop, Enchanted Bitz,

www.enchantedbeas.etsy.com

carries whimsical jewelry with gemstones, crystals, pearls. Romantic, retro, nature inspired.

I am introducing to you a Vintage Section
http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedbeas?section_id=6173435

a Steampunk Section
http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedbeas?section_id=5591248

and some Destash Supplies.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedbeas?section_id=5591247

You can find all the categories (including Christmas, Holidays) in the Sections to the left of the page. To shop by color or by other criteria you can use the search bar at the top of the page.


Thank you for taking the time to read my NEWS. I appreciate your support!

Ileana

Find me on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002178892271#!/ileana.munteanu
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002178892271#!/pages/Enchanted-Beads/138237306212358

Follow me on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/enchantedbeads

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Comments about Enchanted Beads

http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedbeads?ref=si_shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedbeas?ref=si_shop

My Facebook (Like)

My Facebook page (Ileana)

Recently I had the surprise to receive emails from people I have met on Etsy.

Thank you, Allie, Marilyn, Verna, Elizabeth and Ally! You are very generous!

"I just had to tell you how very talented you are! Your work is just STUNNING! I have never seen this kind of beadwork and I LOVE IT! Your designs are gorgeous and I think I "liked" more of your items than not! LOL I am just dazzled by your talent and I wanted you to know"!

Allie

"I have some of your jewelry from the Museum of Women in the Arts and the glass exhibit in NJ. One is a bird with feathers that I love! The other is a blue heart with pearls. It is so unusual and I always get positive comments about the pieces!"

Marilyn

"I just wanted to say how awestruck I am by your magnificent creations! The time involved in each piece is probably unbelievable. It is hard to realize that you have created some many beautiful projects and still have time to do anything else!
What a wonderful experience, just to browse through your gallery"!

Verna


This brooch is owned by Elizabeth Shimizu

"I'm speechless!!! This is THE most gorgeous brooch I have ever seen. Incredible, intricate work!! Thank you so much!"

Elizabeth

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March 17 2012

This pouch is owned by Ally Potter.

"Dear Ileana,

I just wanted to thank you for your beautiful work and to let you know that can see all of the love and care that went into this pouch. I will treasure this special piece forever!

Of all the many beautiful objects and magical tools I've purchased on Etsy, this is one of my favorites. Photos don't do it justice. Beyond my expectations and truly a masterpiece! Thank you so much. It will be loved and cared for.

Blessings,
Ally P".


March 18, 2012

The Beaded Brooch Mermaid Shell is owned by Elena Torres (Spain).

"Lovely. Delicate finishing, great handwork. I love its subtlety and elegance :-) Thanks!"

My Secret Garden - Necklace featured in the Gallery of Designs at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

My Necklace has been featured in the Gallery of Designs at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

http://www.firemountaingems.com/galleryofdesigns/customersnapshots.asp
Item B42P:
http://www.firemountaingems.com/galleryofdesigns/snapshots_design_gallery.asp?docid=B42P&sact=search

The Necklace is in my Etsy shop, here:
My Secret Garden - Beadwoven Necklace with Picasso Face and Flowers
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50886657/my-secret-garden-beadwoven-necklace-with
Thank you for looking!

I am being featured

My Blue Hat brooch is participating in the contest this week. You can vote for your favorite here:
http://madeformebyoaklie.com/greatfinds.html

The Poll is at the left side of the page, at the bottom.

Cave Painting Challenge in Jewelry Design

Mona Hair, the Jewelry Connection Host, challenged artists to design jewelry inspired by cave painting. She made this fantastic video with the pieces created. My brooch (Third prize) is included.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68674633/cave-painting-beadwoven-brooch-prize

Chris Maj is the First Prize winner.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68907880/chumash-cuff-bracelet-cave-painting


"In January and February artists responded to an invitation to join a jewelry design challenge inspired by Cave Paintings! Prizes were awarded to first, second, and third place winners. Enjoy!" (Mona)

March Newsletter

News from Enchanted Beads

It's been a while - end of November- since I sent you my Newsletter. After a long and busy winter I would like to touch base with you and let you know what I have been up to.

You probably already know that I like to participate in Challenges. It makes me create a new piece, around a theme that was previously decided by a member of our Etsy Beadweavers Group. In February my entry was a necklace, "Royalty Throughout Time".



http://www.etsy.com/listing/66738934/royalty-throughout-time-necklace-with

I also created a ring and earrings with the same type of royal blue Swarovski Moonstone crystals I used in the necklace.





http://www.etsy.com/listing/66769130/royal-jewelry-filigree-ring-with
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66763378/royal-jewelry-earrings-with-swarovski

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I am participating in the March Challenge, "Fashion through the Ages" with a piece (# 36) inspired by the Victorian era, "Romantic Vibes":


http://www.etsy.com/listing/69430959/romantic-vibes-victorian-brooch-with

You can still vote for your favorite here:
http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/

Another Contest

"My Secret Garden" necklace (from my Artfire Shop) was chosen to participate in the Great Finds contest:



You can still vote for your favorite here:
http://madeformebyoaklie.com/greatfinds.html

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My Enchanted Beads shop will soon reach a milestone: 75 sales. I am offering a FREE gift, up to $20.00 value, to my 75-th customer.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedbeads?ref=si_shop

My other shop, Enchanted Bitz, carries whimsical jewelry with gemstones, crystals, pearls. Romantic, retro, nature inspired. I am also introducing a few vintage pieces, steampunk, and some destash supplies. You can find all the categories in the Sections to the left of the page. To shop by color or by other criteria you can use the search bar at the top of the page.

www.enchantedbeas.etsy.com

My Enchanted Bitz shop will soon reach a milestone as well: 200 sales. I am offering a FREE gift, anything in my shop up to $15.00 value, to my 200-th customer, provided you write "free gift" in the Note from Seller at checkout. The gift value has to be less than the purchased piece value. You should also email me trough Etsy messages in order to let me know about your choice.

Thank you for taking the time to read my NEWS. I appreciate your support!

You can find me on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002178892271#!/ileana.munteanu

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002178892271#!/pages/Enchanted-Beads/138237306212358

Follow me on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/enchantedbeads

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This Newsletter has been sent to you because you are a friend, a customer, or because you agreed to receive announcements from Enchanted Beads. If for any reason you would like to be removed from our mailing list please write UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Thank you!

December Newsletter

News from Enchanted Beads

It's been a while since I last sent out my Newsletter. After returning from my vacation to Europe I was busy re-organizing my Shops, especially the one on Artfire
http://www.artfire.com/users/enchantedbeads

Also, my 1000Markets shops was moved to Bonanza:
http://www.bonanza.com/booths/enchantedbeads

I participated in all Etsy Beadweavers Challenges and in May I was a winner with my Bee necklace: May Challenge Winner-Embedded Colors in the World of Insects

My two Etsy shops are still there and I would like to let you know that I am participating in the Cyber Monday event, so you can buy my pieces with some % off.

www.enchantedbeads.etsy.com
www.enchantedbeas.etsy.com

Enchanted Bitz carries whimsical jewelry with gemstones, crystals, pearls. Romantic, retro, nature inspired. I am also introducing a few vintage pieces, steampunk, and some destash supplies. You can find all the categories in the Sections to the left of the page. To shop by color or by other criteria you can use the search bar at the top of the page.








Enchanted Beads carries only beadwoven pieces: Victorian revival, romantic, retro, with gemstones, pearls, and tiny beads. You can find there some Holidays Treasures for yourself or to give it as a gift. Brooches:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60782337/etsy-sale-holiday-treasures-christmas
http://www.etsy.com/listing/59540589/etsy-sale-star-pin-with-carved-flower



A ring:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61218998/etsy-sale-holiday-treasures-series





If you live in New York or New Jersey area you can visit with me at the
15- th Annual Crafts at the Cathedral
CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE Synod Hall, 1047 Amsterdam Ave. at 112th St. New York City, NY

You can download your discounted invitation here (if you did not get one from me yet) www.craftsatthecathedral.com

SEE YOU THERE!

You can find me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ileana.munteanu and follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/enchantedbeads
Thank you for taking the time to read my NEWS. I appreciate your support! Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season!

Ileana/Enchanted Beads

www.enchantedbeads.etsy.com
www.enchantedbeas.etsy.com
http://www.artfire.com/users/enchantedbeads http://www.bonanza.com/booths/enchantedbeads

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GREAT FINDS

I am participating in this great BLOG Event: Great Finds. Today I am sponsoring the event. I chose 18 artists and they are competing among themselves.

Check this wonderful event and vote for your favorite:
http://madeformebyoaklie.com/greatfinds.html

Watch the video on YouTube:

Legends of the Fall Great Finds

www.youtube.com

Visit my Crafty.ro Studio

http://www.crafty.ro/enchantedbeads/

Featured Artfire Shop: Kim Brinsfield, VaBeachQuilter

A while ago I discovered a great Artfire Guild, Shops With Less Than (10) Sales.

VaBeachQuilter is the guildmaster for this wonderful guild. She takes care of each member, by promoting their work and providing great advise.



I am amazed by Kim's variety of items in her shop, there is a large selection, something for everyone! There are many different categories in her shop. You can use her shop "search" bar if you look for some specific item.



Kim has very reasonable prices and FREE shipping on everything in her shop! So easy to buy there! Kim also takes custom orders. Just contact her if you have something in mind about a certain fabric or design. A layaway plan is available as well.




Follow Kim's blog, Facebook fan page, and on Twitter to be among the first to know about upcoming sales, promotions, and new listings.

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