I just discovered a new button supply on Etsy.  I love using Etsy vendors to get supplies from.  ArtQueenClaire likes to support fellow Etsians.  I almost lost my mind, and all of my kingdom's fortune when I saw their vast selection.

I will use these as fasteners for my bead woven bracelets.

Here's the link to the shop  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Lyanwood
Tell them ArtQueenClaire referred you.

Have an Artful Day!

Don't Dilute Your Brand

Against my better judgement, I opened a 3rd Etsy shop.  I know better, but I did it anyway.  I'm now in the process of moving all 100+ items over to ArtQueenClaire.  Forget the money! The hours of needless work.

Remember, don't dilute your brand.  It's confusing to your customers.

Even Queens make a mistake now and then...

ArtQueenClaire made a cuff bracelet that has a huge rhinestone crown for its center. Wave your gloved hand Queens of the world and let me know if you like it.

Here’s the link to the bracelet on ArtQueenClaire.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/listing/91248212/queen-of-bling-cuff-bracelet-rhinestone

Even Queens Have Dirty Dishes!

Believe it or not, we Queens do have dirty dishes.  It does not mean, we can’t do them, or have them done in style.

So I crochet tulle dish scrubbers to match my Castle’s kitchen.  My Sometimes King John boyfriend does the hand washing and the Queen loads the dishwasher.  I do chores for majestic fun sometimes.

And I’ve been very frustrated trying to teach myself the ins and outs of this blogging stuff, so I decided to do this post.  The Queen WILL get it, or will find a loyal subject to help.  So bear with me while I learn, and then I’ll share some of my thoughts and creations.

Here is how I did the scrubbers:  

I started with a roll of 6″ brown tulle and a large crochet hook.  I began with 5 chain stitches and joined them to form a circle.  Then I began doing single crochet in the circle as many as would comfortably fit.  (The King doesn’t like his fingers poking through the holes…off with his head!)  Sorry, I digress…

On the next row, put the needle through the top loop of the previous row’s stitches and repeat as for the first row.  At this point it begins to roll in slightly.  To help flatten it out, I used a single crochet, chain stitch, single crochet, chain stitch pattern on the 3rd row.  I then closed the crochet by pulling a long length (6 feet or so) to use to weave in and out of the holes in the crochet.  Remember, we want the King’s fingers happy, so we want to fill in gaps.  When you’ve done that, tie off the tulle and cut off any excess.

Final result: 

A crude, but very effective dish scrubber.  And one that matches the kitchen.  ArtQueenClaire is very particular about her colors!

Welcome to the Kingdom of Creativity

Welcome, dear subjects and followers. I’m totally new to this ‘blog’ thing, so be patient while I learn. I do, however, know a lot about crafting, and that’s what I’ll attempt to share with you.


My ramblings will run the gamut of beads, fiber (including yarn and fabric), polymer clay, wire weaving and more. Learn along with me, as beadweaving and wirewrapping are totally new to me. I bought a bunch of books, searched the Internet and dove right in!


I’m a great cook, too, so I may even share some of the Queen’s favorite recipes.


I’m glad to have you visit my castle. I hope you enjoy the tour.


As always, ArtQueenClaire