Bumbershoot Designs and Supplies: studio snapshot

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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

New on Pinterest: Creative Space

All artists, crafters, and creaters spend lots of time in their studio space, whatever form their studios take. We like to get organized in January, preparing for a year of creating and it can be very inspirational to see how other people organize their space.

We've gathered together many different studios and creative spaces on our new Pinterest board "Creative Space", check out some of our favorite images.
And a Happy New Year to you!

Source: andothersillythings.blogspot.com via Bumbershoot Designs & Supplies on Pinterest

Source: flickr.com via Bumbershoot Designs & Supplies on Pinterest

Source: kootutmurut.com via Bumbershoot Designs & Supplies on Pinterest

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Studio Snapshot, Sky Blue Vintage Glass Beads

1950's vintage West German glass beads,

faceted, with narrow "windows" of clear glass to see into the bead

...like holding the sky in your hands...

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Studio Snapshot. Vintage Rhinestone Pin Inspiration

A vintage rhinestone pin from my small collection, pinned on an antique dress form...

A beautiful piece with antiqued gold filigree, glass stones in various blues and turquoise, plus those remarkable opalescent rhinestones. Unsigned.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Studio Snapshot. Vintage Postcard Inspiration

Early 1900's antique post card...

Although I regularly sell vintage and antique post cards at Bumbershoot Supplies, there are a few that I keep for myself because they inspire or touch me in some way. This card sits on a shelf in my studio, by the ribbons I use to wrap up jewelry purchases, so I see it all the time. I love this card because it reminds us that amidst winter, the memory and the reality of spring is still present. It also reminds me of my snowy Canadian childhood - we don't get much snow here in Seattle. Plus the back of the card is very sweet, it was written by a mother on behalf of her young daughter, clearly too young to write herself: "Here is a card Miss Olga McMillan sends to Marie. I would like to ask you what do you want Santa Claus to bring you for Xmas. I remain your friend." The address is merely a name, city and state. Imagine that...

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Studio Snapshot. Stacks of Jewelry Findings

Waiting to be made into something beautiful...

I have learned that I need to be able to see my options, quickly, in order to create optimally. These trays work really well for me. Plus I can turn over the tray and see the stock numbers and costs, which I write on masking tape on the bottom of each little jar. It makes the dreaded paperwork associated with making every jewelry piece a little bit quicker and easier.