Meet the team.....

As FHFteam speeds towards the start of it's fourt year I thought it would be lovely to write a series of blog posts to introduce the talented members of our Etsy street team and their shops.

First up is Sarah of The Tartan Trout

Blue Raku Lentil - Handmade Lampwork Bead

This is a one of Sarah's pretty fritty focal beads. From her glass studio in beautiful North Devon Sarah makes beads that are both visually and texturally interesting and just perfect for your jewellery making projects.

Next I'd like to introduce you to Lyn of Twirly Beads

Set of encased lampwork beads

This gorgeous set of green silverglass encased beads from Lyn's shop really caught my eye. Lyn
has been making beads for about 5 years and spends as much time as possible melting glass in her garden studio in Sussex, England.

Next up is Sam of VenusArtGlass

Union Jack themed, large fused glass bowl

I have been a fan of Sam's work from the very first bead of hers I ever saw, a stunning purple goddess pendant, sleek and svelte and beautifully crafted. Sam is skilled in many different glass disciplines including casting, fusing, glass painting and lampwork bead making. The image shown here is a hand painted and fired dish with a multitude of hand painted lady birds, truly exquisite.

I hope you enjoyed this quick introduction, click the pics to go to Etsy and see more from each of our teamies.

Pick of the month for October

A Rose By Any Other Name from Midgetgembeads

Pink Grapefruit Handmade Lampwork Charm Bead from princesspeggy01

Rainbow Blue Bosom Buddy Lampwork Focal Bead from allthatsparklesbeads

Lampwork Focal Bead Heart with Matching Earring Pair from Twirleybeads

Pink Goddess lampworked glass bead from hupabella

As you may be aware October is Breast Cancer awarenewss month. This months picks are beautiful pink beads as a tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness month. You can find more from FHFteam here

Boro - Blue & Red

Boro - Blue & Red
Originally uploaded by Twirlybeads (Lyn Gutteridge)

Look at this stunner from Lyn Gutteridge of Twirlybeads. Lyn works in both soft glass and borosilicate and makes bright beautiful beads and sets.

You can see more of Lyns work on etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Twirlybeads

Pick of the week - Deeply Dotty (part one)

Jewel Heart by Lemonkitten

Purple Passion - Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads by Sarah Downton

Disco Balls Lampwork Bead Set by Helbels

Purple Set of Handmade Lampwork Beads by Twirlybeads

Tribeca, 3 Pandora sized beads by Helenjewellery

I declare March to be a month in celebration of the humble dot with a spotty, dotty and bumpy themed pick of the week each weekend in march. FHFteam
Enjoy, Jolene x