My proudest moment as a beader
[from the stabenow.com vaults, 5/14/2010]
The torso and tail began from pieces of coral and the head from a cowrie shell, all three picked up off Ma’alaea beach on Maui.
The torso and tail began from pieces of coral and the head from a cowrie shell, all three picked up off Ma’alaea beach on Maui.
Absolutely gorgeous. So how are you going to get your publishers to use it on the cover of a book?
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I wish. I’d probably have to write a fantasy novel first. And then get somebody to buy it.
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It’s very beautiful, how long did it take?
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Thanks, Dairenna. Not very long, as I recall. A week, maybe? Less than a month, for sure. When the bead spirit moves, you have to either hop on board or get out of the way. I hopped.
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Love your novels. Didn’t have a CLUE that you bead. Especially so exquisitely. Thanks for sharing this!
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Thanks twice, Deborah!
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Wow, one of my favorite authors is an awesome beader too? That is a gorgeous mermaid!
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Thanks, Anne. Still don’t know how I did that.
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Your beading is over the top. Having one of your pieces, I say that with all sincerity. I can’t wait for a lesson. 🙂
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I second what Deborah said…that’s amazing and inspiring. The mermaid I mean. The books have been entertaining for years. Thank you!
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How did I miss this? Your talent repertoire just keeps getting bigger!
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Love it! Have you done any more since this one? I’d be surprised if your Asian trip hadn’t triggered an idea. It truly is beautiful and imaginative.
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Amazing detail! I can see this on a t-shirt/photo mounted as wall art, and I know just the person to talk to. Check out The Clever Cousin on FB, she’s right up your alley. I have one of her collages and I Just love it.
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Wowser, Dana! So very beautiful to look at and discover all the lovely colors and textures. Star would love that as much as I.
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Your beading is magical.
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Stunning work. I find many authors have such creativity that is has to come out in other areas. Devon Monk and Kim Harrison knit super cute stuff.
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Wowzer!! Makes my pitiful attempts at beading look childish. But then I could never write a decent essay, much less a novel !0! It should be on the cover of a beading magazine!
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Wow! I had no idea you were a beader as well. Fabulous work!
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And it looks like fun too. Beautiful colors and beautiful item.
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That’s really lovely!
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Your imagination has so many outlets. Would you mind if I shared this picture (with credit) in my joke/link/news-letter?
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Sure!
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How beautiful. And I would buy anything you wrote, Dana. Go to it! 🙂
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Thanks, Deb.
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Stunning! Love the colors. You’ve captured the spirit of the sea lady perfectly.
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