tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275672492024-03-23T11:22:20.965-07:00Vital ElementsVital Elements of Imagination
30 1st Street . Friday Harbor . WA . 98250
We have Beads! Rhonda Scott, a jewelry artist in Friday Harbor opened Vital Elements of Imagination in Friday Harbor in Feb 2010. Her goal is to create a store where inspiration is the focus. From great unique gifts to supplies and workshops for all arts and crafts. Beads are a staple here.R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-20451136115793462162013-01-07T12:49:00.001-08:002013-01-07T12:49:21.994-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vital Elements...of imagination had a great Holiday Season. Business is good and the planning has begun for an even better 2013! <br /><br />R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-50034920003194968942012-05-26T15:48:00.001-07:002012-05-26T15:48:18.989-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Vital Elements just got a new supply of hand made papers. These are so much fun to create with. Great for art journaling and Artist Trading Cards. We also got in some book making kits. </span>R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-40827843841639888872012-05-01T09:37:00.001-07:002012-05-01T09:37:18.229-07:00I apologize that it has been so long since posting here. Between 4 blogs, pinterest which is a huge time suck, 2 websites and my store I have been neglectful of this site. <br />
I have had beads in my store since I opened and am loving that part of my store. I have a blog, Beads Friday Harbor that I am going to try and keep updated on my newest arrivals but don't hold me to it! <br />
Papaya Art is a company created by Anahata Katkin. It is based in Medford Ore and the owner opened her own store called Papaya Living. My mom recently visited the store in Ashland and said that it was beautiful. I have carried Papaya Art from the moment my store opened. It is the fist company that I ordered from to fill my store. Here is a link to the blog <a href="https://www.papayaart.com/papayaliving">https://www.papayaart.com/papayaliving</a> I was lucky enough to take a workshop with Anahata at Artfest a few years back. <br />
My stores is headed toward the Boho Boutique, I have such great things in store. Come in and check it out!<br />R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-77127377598557504702011-10-14T22:14:00.000-07:002011-10-14T22:14:29.319-07:00ClosureVital Elements will be closed Oct.15th through Oct. 23rd See you on Monday Oct. 24thR. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-4371352800447813102011-10-10T11:31:00.000-07:002011-10-10T11:31:37.569-07:00Spider Web Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0rxVG9l2W2g/TpM5rcu1lCI/AAAAAAAAAKg/H_UZX4XsLOk/s1600/spider+earring+and+patterns+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0rxVG9l2W2g/TpM5rcu1lCI/AAAAAAAAAKg/H_UZX4XsLOk/s320/spider+earring+and+patterns+004.JPG" width="319" /></a></div>Retro Rose Design came up with these spider web earrings. Available in the store or in Rhonda's (Retro Rose) Etsy site.R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-50203323898509687122011-10-07T10:18:00.000-07:002011-10-07T10:18:44.441-07:00Great New GiftsIt has been a shockingly long while since I have posted here. My store has blossomed into the best gift store! I am still not finished carrying all the things that I want to but it is getting somewhere near complete. I have ignored my blog and done all my news on facebook but with the recent bad press and changes to facebook I am going to try and post here more often. <br />
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Circle O Place mats, coasters, and the cutest little recipe box full of recipes in categories such as Small Bite, Chocolate, Champagne, Cookies, Cupcakes etc. Picture coming soon!!! R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-82646901366143767192011-03-21T16:32:00.000-07:002011-03-21T16:32:41.483-07:00New Bath Products by Simpatico<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bT6W2MUWjCU/TYffdanwD6I/AAAAAAAAAKI/RzGtxqZYQNM/s1600/Simpatico+Bubble+Bath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bT6W2MUWjCU/TYffdanwD6I/AAAAAAAAAKI/RzGtxqZYQNM/s1600/Simpatico+Bubble+Bath.jpg" /></a></div>Coming in 2 weeks! Beautifully packaged and wonderfully scented Bubble Bath by Simpatico. This is a fantastic which can be used as a shower gel as well. I've ordered soaps too in Fern, Petal and Coral. Come in and smell the goodness!R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-50458385737495617522011-03-13T12:54:00.000-07:002011-03-13T12:54:23.344-07:00Carols Birds and Hens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TCr1s5qWBpo/TX0gyrRlj_I/AAAAAAAAAKE/UjjQ3QR2Q6E/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" q6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TCr1s5qWBpo/TX0gyrRlj_I/AAAAAAAAAKE/UjjQ3QR2Q6E/s320/002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BfLZdh77i6M/TX0gs_ejoNI/AAAAAAAAAKA/i8YKAyzx4l0/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BfLZdh77i6M/TX0gs_ejoNI/AAAAAAAAAKA/i8YKAyzx4l0/s320/001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I am so fortunate to carry Carol Sjolholms adorable hens and birds. Come in and adopt one, they are so bright and cheery!R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-3694570497928586942011-03-13T12:51:00.000-07:002011-03-13T12:51:23.653-07:00Classes CanceledSad to say but I am cancelling my workshops due to lack of interest. These classes had been requested and my thought was to offer the complete picture in metal working for the local population but unfortunately there is just not enough interest. I may plan future workshops with a different media or ?????? Let me know, I really cant afford to advertise properly so that may have been one the reasons for lack of interest, So that being said look for an expansion to take place in the craft supply section of my shop it will take time, like the economy, as slow as molasses in winter! R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-33907545730348942442011-02-03T21:29:00.000-08:002011-02-03T21:29:37.559-08:00Basic Metal Smithing Vital Elements is starting a series of metal-smithing Work-shops with the purpose of providing single steps to gain a total knowledge of working with metal to create jewelry. Once you know the basics, project specific classes will follow. Every month beginning in March there will be 2 different workshops offered twice. The following are March classes all on Monday evening 5:30 to 8:00 so have an early dinner and come ready to learn. Classes are going to be kept purposely small with payment required a week in advance. S Student are required to have their own tools and keeping cost in mind these workshops will allow you to build your metal working tools slowly and affordably. Occasionally I will have some of these available to purchase at Vital Elements March 7 and 14 metal sawing 30.00 plus materials March 21 and 28 stamping 30.00 plus materials In April we will continue April 4 -5 beginning PMC 1st evening create piece 2nd evening fire and finish $60 +materials April 11-12 beginning PMC 60 + materials April 25th Chains, earring wires, findings and cold connections. $30 + materials May 2nd Tiny treasure locket. Perquisite metal sawing, cold connections. The following tool lists are needed if you plan on making your own jewelry. Class tool list Sawing jewelry saw, bench pin, size 2 blades, 6x6 sheet of 22gauge copper, bronze, nickel silver, or brass Hand drill, small metal files. Stamping. Alphabet metal working stamps, Ball pen hammer copper, silver, brass sheet metal, Chains etc. Various gauges of steel.copper, sterling wire. Call 360-298-0300 or come in to reserve a seat. Classes are limited and will fill fast. Bench pin http://www.ottofrei.com/store/product.php?productid=328&cat=362&page=1 saw blades http://www.amazon.com/SE-Jewelers-Saw-Blades-144pc/dp/B002Q8886C/ref=pd_sbs_indust_3 saw http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=911054 sheet metal, copper, sterling or nickel silver. www.objectsandelements.com/shop/metal-sheet-metal-c-73_74 STAMPING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES Ball pen hammer Browne’s or Ace Metal stamps Alphabetical Harbor freight search for metal stamps Basic tools and supplies that will be needed Wire cutters Round nose pliers Bent nose or chain nose pliers Wire in various gauges 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 Sheet metal Please check all your resources Old j<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><img src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/video_object.png" style="background-color: #b2b2b2; " class="BLOGGER-object-element tr_noresize tr_placeholder" id="ieooui" data-original-id="ieooui" /> <style>
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="MsoNormal">Vital Elements is starting a series of<span> </span>metal-smithing</div><div class="MsoNormal">Work-shops</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>with the purpose of providing<span> </span>single steps to gain a total knowledge of working with metal to create jewelry. Once you know the basics, project specific classes will follow.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Every month beginning in March there will be 2 different workshops offered twice. The following are March classes all on Monday evening 5:30 to 8:00 so have an early dinner and come ready to learn.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Classes are going to be kept purposely small with payment required a week in advance. S</div><div class="MsoNormal">Student are required to have their own tools and keeping cost in mind these workshops will allow you to build your metal working tools slowly and affordably.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Occasionally I will have some of these available to purchase at Vital Elements</div><div class="MsoNormal">March 7 and 14<span> </span>metal sawing 30.00 plus materials </div><div class="MsoNormal">March 21 and 28 stamping 30.00 plus materials</div><div class="MsoNormal">In April we will continue</div><div class="MsoNormal">April 4 -5<span> </span>beginning PMC 1st evening create piece 2<sup>nd</sup> evening fire and finish $60 +materials </div><div class="MsoNormal">April 11-12 beginning PMC 60 + materials </div><div class="MsoNormal">April 25<sup>th</sup> Chains, earring wires, findings and cold connections.<span> </span>$30 + materials<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">May 2<sup>nd</sup><span> </span>Tiny treasure locket.<span> </span>Perquisite metal sawing, cold connections.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">The following tool lists are needed if you plan on making your own jewelry.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Class tool list</div><div class="MsoNormal">Sawing<span> </span>jewelry saw, bench pin, size 2 blades, 6x6 sheet of 22gauge copper, bronze, nickel silver, or brass</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span> </span>Hand drill, small metal files. </div><div class="MsoNormal">Stamping.<span> </span>Alphabet metal working stamps, Ball pen hammer copper, silver, brass sheet metal, </div><div class="MsoNormal">Chains etc.<span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>Various gauges of steel.copper, sterling wire. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Please check all your resources</div><div class="MsoNormal">Old jewelry, kitchen drawers for things that can be recycled, old baking pans, copper wire from electric work or unused and broken lamps get resourceful and reuse and recycle.<span> </span></div>R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-71315280800559463962010-12-02T21:02:00.000-08:002010-12-02T21:02:00.129-08:00Holiday Shopping Shop LocallyHey Vital Elements Friends <br />
I thought I would let you know what's in store for the Holidays.<br />
Vital Elements represents the following local artist<br />
Kris Samona's who makes wonderful dragons, frogs, octopus, and earrings from glass. These are one of a kind beautiful creatures<br />
Betsy Childress's superb bead work creations. Besty's beaded jewelry shows the result of years of experience and attention to details. <br />
Retro Rose Design, yep thats me Rhonda Scott. I have just put 3 months worth of jewelry production into the store. Come by and see what I have been up to.<br />
I'll post more tomorrow with pictures.R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-1003101522096844132010-11-14T07:16:00.000-08:002010-11-14T07:16:29.549-08:00Forte ChocolatesI am putting out some great Chocolate today. <a href="http://www.fortechocolates.com/">Forte Chocolates</a> were the best I tasted at the Seattle Gift Show. They are made in Stanwood so they are local to our region. I have limited quanity of their sea salt dark chocolates and two kinds of their dark chocolate bars, Aztec Soul and Orange Jazz. Come on in while they last.R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-27588760231820683952010-10-18T11:16:00.000-07:002010-10-18T11:16:10.742-07:00Vital Elements Class OfferingsSo I am cancelling some of the classes that didn't have any interest and changing my policies. When the going gets tough the tough gets going, that's my new motto for the month of October. My classes are now 15.00 like my competitions, supplies not included. Before, they were all inclusive now you pick out what you want to use.<br />
My classes will have supply lists and students should have the basic tools which I sell in my store, with very affordable prices. Although I do general beading, not the bead weaving, I bring in Betsy Childress who is a very talented local (Friday Harbor) Beading Instructor and Artist. Her First class will be rescheduled and posted later today. She will have kits of all the supplies needed. <br />
Steam Punk Jewelry is such a Hot Trend now and I have the supplies for making a wonderful necklace. Nov. 8th is the date and I only have 3 spots left so come on in and sign up. I am so excited about this class.<br />
Help support your local business, shop locally.R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-74578123296166679272010-10-01T16:42:00.000-07:002010-10-01T16:42:29.239-07:00Vital Elements Beads, Gifts, Jewelry and accessories and inspirationVital Elements Beads is a full service bead store serving Friday Harbor and the San Juan Islands. We have been in business since Feb. 2010 and now offer free how tos for the beginning beader. Come and learn how to put together a wonderful necklace or earrings and receive free instruction from Rhonda Scott of Retro Rose Design, a jewelry design company since 1985. We offer beading and jewelry workshops plus mixed media, collage and other fun art project classes. <br />
I have expert research sources for the hard to find beading and jewelry supplies and can order anything you need if I don't have it in stock. Also available for you to browse through are magazine and books. <br />
Hope to see you soon......Islanders please support your local business's. R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-46562889075011267372010-09-26T15:58:00.000-07:002010-09-26T15:59:30.779-07:00Tangeled Web I wove<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TJ_QQe_gt8I/AAAAAAAAAJo/gSfIO4337xk/s1600/spider+web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TJ_QQe_gt8I/AAAAAAAAAJo/gSfIO4337xk/s320/spider+web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Here is my wire web that I wove for my stores window. It was simple and really didn't take very long to complete.R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-6012351665546701852010-09-15T19:27:00.000-07:002010-09-15T19:27:04.260-07:00Class Schedule!It is time again to start up Vital Elements Fall Workshops. Here is a list of tentative Workshops and Dates. Come on in to the store at 30 First Street, Friday Harbor to sign up or ask more questions about the Workshops offered<br />
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Sept. 27th Jewelry 101<br />
Oct. 18th Artist Trading Cards<br />
Oct 25th and 26th Precious Metal Clay ---3 spaces left<br />
Nov. 1st Art Journaling <br />
Nov. 8th Steampunk Jewelry ---3 spaces left<br />
Nov. 15th Jewelry 202<br />
Nov. 22nd Collaged Wall Hanging<br />
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Beginning Oct 1 Vital Elements is hosting a weekly Friday Night Art Nite, it like a quilting Bee but with Arts and Crafts. Jewelry, Fiber, Paper and yes even quilters are welcome to come and be inspiring and get inspired. Please RSVP to Vital Elements so I know if anyone is coming! This is something that at least 5 people have asked about so I will give it a try. 6 to 9 every Friday. RSVP by commenting, stopping by, or calling me. <br />
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I will be posting suggested basic Craft kits that you will need for my classes, also needed tools for Vital Elements Jewelry workshops.R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-27092170025464955032010-09-14T10:44:00.000-07:002010-09-14T10:44:17.932-07:00New Beads Added on Wednesday!I had my first bead vendor come and sell me beads! His name was Tony and he drove a tagged van full of beads across the US from New York State. <br />
I'll be putting new copper, Czech glass, and silver bead caps into the store on Wednesday. <br />
Hopefully I will be able to scan them (scanner acting up) and post them here later today. I purchased table cut Czech beads, some fire polish 3mm, and 6mm rondels. In copper I have a some toggles, large focals and a small selection of regular shapes. <br />
Come on in and see what's new. Through out the fall I will have new merchandise every week. Add a comment and let me know what you would like to see on the island in beads and crafts supplies.<br />
Work shop sign ups coming soon!R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-41813873241866249932010-09-03T12:42:00.000-07:002010-09-08T12:38:25.756-07:00Herringbone Bracelet workshopVital Elements is please to announce a Herringbone Beading Class offered by bead artist extraordinaire Betsy Childress. Come and join the 4 hour workshop on Oct. 17th ) all the beads and material are provided including a glass button to clasp it. Just 50.00 and you get excellent instruction and a fabulous bracelet with the knowledge and instruction sheet to make more. See you there. Call 360-298-0300 leave a message with your name and number.R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-2526467167186929842010-08-07T08:03:00.000-07:002010-08-07T08:03:24.974-07:00Beads by Jean ChristenI finally got my camera to upload to my computer. For some reason it was just not working right. Now I can post the pictures of Jeanies Beads. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF11IjLdAKI/AAAAAAAAAJA/nmIK4I8GAGg/s1600/IMG_8820.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF11IjLdAKI/AAAAAAAAAJA/nmIK4I8GAGg/s320/IMG_8820.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF11L2gKmrI/AAAAAAAAAJI/aPtjeaNExSI/s1600/IMG_8822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF11L2gKmrI/AAAAAAAAAJI/aPtjeaNExSI/s320/IMG_8822.JPG" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF11PuYckhI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/C5W52aS9k-s/s1600/IMG_8818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF11PuYckhI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/C5W52aS9k-s/s320/IMG_8818.JPG" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF11bF4mTUI/AAAAAAAAAJY/PQymT3OM6uk/s1600/ag05%24011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF11bF4mTUI/AAAAAAAAAJY/PQymT3OM6uk/s320/ag05%24011.jpg" /></a></div>R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-37692719260089550812010-08-07T07:57:00.000-07:002010-08-07T07:57:05.965-07:00Port of Friday Harbor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF1yuQnU3wI/AAAAAAAAAI4/xCtzlyIIPYQ/s1600/IMG_8777.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF1yuQnU3wI/AAAAAAAAAI4/xCtzlyIIPYQ/s320/IMG_8777.JPG" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF1yr-DeoZI/AAAAAAAAAIw/od-sGxpkCy0/s1600/IMG_8773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/TF1yr-DeoZI/AAAAAAAAAIw/od-sGxpkCy0/s320/IMG_8773.JPG" /></a></div>Everyday when I park my car up the street from my store I pause to take in the beautiful view of the Port of Friday Harbor. I thought I would share with you my view.R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-17687617567582718942010-07-02T08:16:00.000-07:002010-07-02T08:16:48.163-07:00Adding more beadsIt has been quite a while since I've posted on my blog! I have been busy, busy, busy and the tourist season just started. <br />
I have been adding beads and jewelry findings daily. I recently got in contact with Jean Christen from eastern WA. She makes wonderful beads, pendants, pots, mugs and the best mixing bowls ever. She is sending me some and I should have them in store by mid-week next week, yahoo! Love her work and I have been looking for nice ceramic mugs for my store for about 6 months. <br />
4th of July weekend is upon us here in the San Juan Islands and I am hopeful it will be a very busy weekend. I am so excited to have the prospect of putting more wonderful gifts in my store for my customers at reasonable prices. <br />
I am still trying to get Art papers, Scrapbooking supplies and other goodies. Stay tuned.<br />
Have a wonderful weekend. <br />
RR. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-86228174183837153252010-05-23T07:34:00.000-07:002010-05-23T07:34:01.634-07:00Drilling Holes in Things Workshop MonDrilling holes in things workshop is on Monday Evening at 5:30 I have a space left if you are wanting to join in to this workshop. It is 30.00 plus a charge (actual cost) for the special bit. You need to have a Dremel or Dremel type tool. Come and finish a beach glass necklace and earrings. We will also be drilling stone. R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-77204094515217123332010-05-18T10:11:00.000-07:002010-05-18T10:11:20.087-07:00What's In Store Teresa DeLeen Studio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/S_LKBpSPZBI/AAAAAAAAAIo/l29uI4wUKYs/s1600/Teresa+DeLeen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n-dNz7Ni_bA/S_LKBpSPZBI/AAAAAAAAAIo/l29uI4wUKYs/s320/Teresa+DeLeen.jpg" /></a></div>Vital Elements carries a wonderful line of Jewelery from Teresa DeLeen Studio. The initial pendants she creates are one of a kind and simply beautiful. Teresa makes her pendants from PMC. She desribes the process below. <br />
Precious Metal Clay is a clay-like medium used to make jewelry, beads and small sculpture. It consists of very small particles of silver mixed with an organic binder and water. Precious Metal Clay can be shaped just like any soft clay, by hand or using molds. After drying and sanding, it is fired in my kiln. The binder burns away, leaving .999 pure silver which will not tarnish as quickly as sterling (.925) silver which contains copper. The piece was then antiqued, to bring out the texture, tumbled all night to strengthen the metal and, viola!R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-49047757872584269232010-05-16T07:22:00.000-07:002010-05-16T07:22:43.199-07:00Drilling Holes in Things- rescheduled to May 24th 5:30This workshop has been moved to May 24th due to a pre-scheduled event. Hope to see you then!R. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27567249.post-671067416054150122010-05-11T09:21:00.000-07:002010-05-11T09:21:27.992-07:00Great Workshop Last NightI had the best workshop results last night. It was my collage workshop and we went through about 10 techniques. Great fun! I love the fact that so far the workshops have gone well. They are small and intimate and I think I prefer that to a larger group. I asked the attendee's if they liked a technique based class or a project based class and two would prefer a project base class. It may be hard to finish a project in 2-3 hours but I am going to come up with some ideas for my fall and winter workshops. <br />
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I have been approached by several people to do one on one instruction and to have jewelry making parties, art parties, and beading parties so I am working up a brochure and price sheet for different kinds of events. This would be fun and bring business into Vital Elements and the customer would take home their project as a memento. <br />
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I recently had a customer come in and spend the evening with her husband making 12 special pendant for her 50th birthday, she and her friends were all traveling to Spain and attending a horseback riding adventure. The pendants had the name of the group and an image of a horse. They turned out great and it was a great experience. <br />
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I brained stormed and came up with some great ideas.<br />
Bridesmaid parties, make necklaces to wear in the wedding<br />
Teen Beading Parties - Make earrings and bracelets<br />
Birthday Parties with your choice of Jewelry, collage, journaling. <br />
Remembrance Parties - Making a special journal or book to remember an occasion or loved one.<br />
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Artist Trading Cards are so much fun. They are a great way to make sure you are doing some kind of art. While creating them you get all kinds of wonderful ideas for larger projects. The little baseball card size of art are also a fun way to try mini versions of technique. By June I will have some made and ready to trade. They are not for sale...you must make one and trade. You can cut a 2 by 3 piece of heavy cardstock or anything that has some density to it and just, even, doodle. Fabric ATC’s our fun if that is your art medium. Make sure you come in and check out a binder full of examples. I will try and get in stock some blank ATC's too. <br />
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That's it for now and I will try and give an update on the Island ATC Project. It now has a name! IAPR. Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11105998462968806599noreply@blogger.com2