Meet the team part 3

Here is the third instalment in my series of FHFteam member intros. First up for today is the very talented

Steph of  beads by stephanie

FOREST FLOWER Handmade Lampwork Focal Heart Bead

Steph is our only furthest-flung FHFteam member, based all the way over in Adelaide, Australia. Steph makes wonderful bead sets and inspirational focal beads that are all every bit as gorgeous as this Forest Flower heart that I have featured above.

Next up is one of our loveliest and hardest working team members, Hazel of  Continuum Designs

Silver Bells - polymer clay art bead set

Hazel is a polymer clay artists and lampwork bead maker. Her designs are beautifully detailed and textured. As well as being in charge of this lovely team blog for the past year Hazel also keeps a lovely and interesting blog of her own at all those things and the others too

For my last intro today I would like to introduce you to one of our newest members

Kat of beads by kat

Springtime Goddess Bead

Kat is Buckinghamshire based silversmith and lampworker. Kat makes pretty bead sets, buttons, bangles and elegant goddess bead like the one pictured above.

I hope you enjoyed this quick introduction, click the pics to go to Etsy and see more from each of our teamies and also don't forget to stop by and check out our June Giveaway blog post.

FHFTeam prize giveaway - December

This giveaway is now closed - check the main blog for information about the new giveaway!
It's time for this month's FHFTeam giveaway, and for this giveaway it's my turn - Hazel from Continuum Designs - and here's what's on offer:

a choice between either;

a bracelet made with handmade polymer clay beads, gunmetal findings and Czech firepolished beads (the size can be adjusted to the winner's specifications if necessary)

OR

A £10 gift certificate to my main shop, or Etsy storefront. It's up to the winner!

The winner will be drawn from the names of FHFTeam blog followers who comment on the blog during December, so don't forget to 'Follow' us, and start sharing what's on your mind! Drawing for the prize will take place on the 5th of January (2012!)

I'd also like to say a big thank you to all the lovely people who currently comment and follow us - we all appreciate reading what you have to say!


Happy Holidays!

Pick of the week - Forever Flowers

Poppy ring - glass and sterling silver by littlecastledesigns

Large millefiori pendant by blackheartbeads

Flowering at Midnight - Polymer Clay Bead Set by ContinuumDesigns

Jungle Speed - glass beads made by MyPrecious

Forever Flowers Fused Glass Hanging by helenbluefairy

Everlasting floral beauty from FHFteam 2010 Hope you like, Jolene.

Sparkle Challenge - Hazel Ward

FHFteam are running a Seasonal Sparkle Challenge right now and here is a beautiful sparkly listing from Hazel Ward of Continuumdesigns.

Hazel says:
I'd been making jewellery for a few months when I began to notice the wonderful handmade beads and jewellery components available online. Desperate to make my own beads, but lacking the resources for lampworking at the time, a family friend suggested I venture into polymer clay bead-making, and I instantly became hooked. Until I pick up a lampworking starter kit, I'm having fun testing out my ideas in polymer clay form.



You can find more of Hazels beautiful bead creations at ContinuumDesigns