Swaim Beadwork

Come see me! March 14th from 10-5 . Buckman Elementary is an art school in Portland. It’s an amazing event with a long history of supporting art education and local artists. I am proud to be participating for a second time.

I am SO proud and excited to be an artist at this year’s Buckman’s Art Show & Sell. Since 1990, Buckman Elementary, has held BASAS as a fundraiser for the school. The event supports the school, features art, and supports artists💞The arts focused school is the only elementary option in the PPS school system. Fundraising for schools holds a special place in my heart and being able to take part in this event means a lot.

I’m a little nervous but working hard and planning lots. Focus is on these mini column fringes atm. The beads are tiny and so are the earrings(compared to some of the others I make because I for sure love making the big ones). They’ll be with me at BASAS along with hoops, neons, gemstone beads, maybe some mini 🌈 flags. I will have a chonk with me❤️

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This earring is literally one of the most favorite things I’ve ever made. Classic rainbow color run gets me every time. When I was a kid living in Northampton, MA in the late 70s, the best store in town, besides Bart’s Ice Cream, was Ruby’s Heart. Rolls of stickers, rainbows and hearts everywhere. 6 year old me would really like these earrings and 💯 rock them with her rainbow suspenders.

Funny thing about this earring is I noticed two spots I missed a bead just as I was prepping to start the second one. Normally, I’d dismantle the whole thing and start over again. Then, I started thinking that maybe if this pattern/earring is one of the most favorite things I’ve ever made, I should keep it the way it is. Undecided but either way this little one(did you notice how tiny the beads are? Got me💞) is awesome.

It’s been a lot lately for all of us. Know that you are amazing and I’m glad you’re here. There is love and support in seen and unseen places❤️
This is a magical remix of an amazing song by one of the best bands ever. Always makes me happy to hear it.
A chonk of hoops for you, too.