Hello, My name is Lori, and I'm a blog slacker!

Yikes! I didn't realize exactly how long it had been since I updated here until I was linking someone else to it. I do believe I am a blog slacker.

On the up side, that means I've been busy creating in my (nearly non-existent) free time. :)

Sara and I are gearing up for our big IUK Arts and Crafts show in November. We had a great time (and a good amount of sales!) at this show last year, and we're anxious to see how this year turns out. My former college roommate is a very talented chainmaille artist and she will be joining us at the show as well. Check her out on Etsy.

As for new creations, I've been posting several of them on the Beads by Lori and Sara Etsy Shop, but I've also set back a few that will be just for the show in November. Here's a look:

This is on of my new personal favorites. I adore the Harry Potter books (I'm an elementary teacher, cut me some slack!) and knew the instant I saw these lightning bolt toggle clasps I HAD to make something Harry Potter inspired. The end result is the Harry Potter House Pride Bracelets. They're available in the Etsy shop and there will be some at the IUK sale as well!

It's available, of course, in all four house colors:
L-R: Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, Slytherin, and Hufflepuff

Here's the Gryffindor bracelet, so you can really see the gunmetal toggle clasp:

Aside from showing my inner geek, I've been creating some new earrings. Here's a favorite from those, created to match the Frankly Scarlett bracelet:



They're available in the Etsy shop, and I'm currently working on making them in a variety of colors!



And now for a few that aren't up in the shop, just for a sneak preview!

Here's one of the (many!) wire-wrapped pendants I have been working on:

And another pair of earrings - I just LOVE how one side has a different finish than the other on these beads!


On that note, it's late, and I'm headed to bed so I can have plenty of energy to create tomorrow!