Disorganized Chaos

While I was looking for some beads to make a few pieces, I realized that my bead stash is nothing short of a mess or to put it more eloguently -- disorganized chaos. I'm a fool for beads, I definitely have an over abundance of them. Yet, I continue to buy more - why? Well, I'm a sucker for pretty gemstone and beads...I simply can't get enough of them (so I might have a little obsession). I see them, I want them and then I buy them! On that note, I'm super excited for the Innovative Bead Show next weekend.  I've been saving up for awhile and just can't wait to spend that money on some pretty beads and supplies.

Now...back to the disorganized chaos of my bead stash.  I couldn't find what I was looking for because my bead drawers (which by the way are disorganized by color) look like this:

I rummage through the drawers trying to find what I want and get so frustrated after relentlessly looking and not finding.  So, that prompted a visit to my local Michael's store, to purchase some containers...that would let me see the beads at a glance (thereby ending the relentless rummaging!)  

I purchased three organizers, each containing twenty-four round containers. Doing the math in my head..."yeah, 72 containers should be good."  Home I went, delightfully excited about my "new" bead organizers.  Well, let me tell you - 72 containers didn't even make a dent.  The yellow/green bead drawer used all 72 little containers. So, maybe I underestimated my obsession...I mean bead stash, just a little.  At a glance, it would appear that I need about 200+ more containers.  Luckily, I found a place online that I could order them in bulk -  now I can't wait for them to get here.  I love opening the drawer and being able to see what I have - here have a look:

If you thought my bead drawer was disorganized...check out my work bench.  Who created that mess? Better yet who is going to straighten it up?  It's a wonder how I ever get anything made...

The work bench is a collective of random items laid out in perfect disorganization.  However, if I put the stuff away...I probably wouldn't be able to find it. At least the rest of my house is neat and tidy. I'll save the reorganization of the work bench for another post.  After all, I gotta get my beads organized! Out of all that disorganized chaos of beads and findings came these: 

Olive and lime green Czech glass beads dangling from my own handmade copper kidney ear wires, embellish with a bead and wire wrapping. I've oxidized them to dark finish and tumbled them to shine.

I hope you all are having a great weekend.  The weather is getting cooler here and I'm loving having the windows open and the fresh air blowing in.  Live. Laugh. Love. 

Featured Facebook Fans...#3 Sister Jewelry

Whoa...I am so far behind this week, I feel like I'm paddling backwards and I'm never going to catch up!  I wanted to post this earlier this week, but totally ran out of time.  I haven't made any new designs this week because I've been so busy at my full-time job that I've been exhausted after coming home, and have had little time for anything else.  I had a "girls" day with my adorable 7 year old niece today...(who's now sleeping soundly...ahhh!) and I now have a moment to relax and get up-to-date with my blog. 

So as promised here is my featured facebook fan #3--SisterJewelry.  You can find her designs on Artfire! She is Member & Sponsor of SRAJD (Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer).  Her passion is watches, necklaces and bracelets.  I've chosen a few items that I like to show off for this unique jewelry designer.

Black Onyx with two-toned watch face!  Perfect for all your wardrobe needs, very versatile.

Pink & Black lampwork beads with swarovski crystals

Please visit SisterJewelry on Artfire!  That's all for this post, ENJOY! May the rest of your weekend be joyful and happy!