October: Getting Started

I have started my block for October, I am going out of town this weekend and wanted to have the painting part finished so I could take it with me to work on. If you want to see it you can check it out on my BJP blog. I want to thank everyone for all of the great comments and say once again that I am amazed at how we are doing and all of the wonderful diversity already showing for this year.

Angie

Lagging

I am ashamed to have to admit I am lagging behind already. For about the past month, I have gone through a beading slump. Didn't stop entirely, but seriously lacked motivation. However, I have now kicked myself in the B***, and will be beading regularly from now on. I should be caught up with my WIPs by the end of October, including my BJP pages. Hate when this happens.

I'm impressed by all the pages I have peeked at so far. Nice eye candy out there. Keep it up, and I promise I will catch up shortly.

Arline
http://sharedstuffbyarline.blogspot.com/

September Bead Journal Project -A Newbie Says Thanks

I want to thank all of you who have made comments to my September project. It is so encouraging to a new member of this wonderful inspiring group. The work presented on the various blogs is so inspiring and wonderful. Well I never have met a "bead" I didn't like, except those ones in the lot who get stuck on the needle. Aren't they always the ones on the bottom of the needle? I am checking out all the post that I have time for on the blogs. 2008 will be a wonderful year!!!!
www.nevertoolatetohavefun.blogspot.com/
Well I do need to find a new word - other than wonderful - put "awesome" in those spots.

September Page Is Mine!

Hi Everyone.

Thank you Robin for sponsoring this project. I hope you know how much you are loved and appreciated. I have just completed my first page and have really enjoyed the beading. I am also actually surprised at how creative my mind can be. And its been a wonderful experience meeting other beaders who are participating. Please visit my blog to see my first page.

September complete

Hello I have completed my September project. It has really been a blast so far. If anyone would like to see it It can be found at my livejournal.

http://mlmhm45.livejournal.com/

Thanks for looking
Michelle

September Bead Journal Project - Done

I just posted my completed September 2008 Bead Journal Project. It turned out better than I expected, except for finishing the edges. Since I have no idea yet where these projects are going, I am going to just wait for final edging. It finished 4 1/2 inches -I think I may be a little ambitious on this size to do it all year, we'll see! Being my first year - I hope to learn a LOT. If you want to see my project go to http://www.nevertoolatetohavefun.blogspot.com/
Thanks for looking. See you in October. There are some fantastic beaders on this journal.
Brenda

Not BJP related, but bursting to share!

Night before last, my oldest son called at 11pm to tell me that he and his wife were expecting their first baby-my first grandchild! I'm going to be a Granna!!!

We are very excited for them both-they will make wonderful parents, and I am very much hoping for a little girl (three boys, go figure) to spoil, and so are they.

I just had to share!

Anna

September page is done!

I have really shifted directions this year. Instead of working on techniques, I've decided to work on symbolism and expression. I've chosen a simple heart design and a phrase or verse from one of the Psalms to be the unifying themes for each month, and the size is tiny...just 4x4. And each page is very very simple. I like it...it's soothing to make them.

You can see the first one on Jewelry&Beading if you'd like :-)

Last Year's Beading Finished

I have finally finished my May page for last year. If you are interested you will find it here . I am pleased with it and have new plans for finishing the pages. Now I need to go get my pic on the web page.
Timaree

September beading done

There's an image of my September piece on my blog . I'm going to be doing a cuff bracelet each month, keeping the projects small enough to finish and have them be a nice collection at the end.

September page

I have completed my page for September. I enjoyed working on this one immensely, the colors are bright and happy and it allowed me to work through some stress from my job. If you would like to take a peek, you can see photos on my blog.

I'm thoroughly enjoying viewing all the pages to date and reading about the processes of others as they embark on their journey for the year.

Grace
GraceBeading

September page is finished!!!!

My September page is finished and I'm glad that I still have a few days left in September cause I still haven't finished all my pages from last year!

If you wish to see my piece visit my blog page

http:/nightbeaderatlarge.blogspot.com

Beadily yours
Susan Feldkamp
aka Night Beader

Sept page complete!

I've completed my first page with time to spare! How bout that! mariasangel --a big thank you to everyone who posted comments :) I am working on getting comments posted back to you ;)

Maria in Chicagoland

September Update from Madeline

I have made some changes to my blog and posted an update on my September piece. I actually was able to follow Diane's instructions and successfully added the project button to my blog. For someone who is new to blogging this is a huge success. Another way I am building skills by taking part in this project.

I have my September entry partially completed and have not even begun to prep for my October piece. I am thinking based on my theme that I will need to go and look for some fabric and beads since, if I stick to my theme, I will need to buy supplies since it is not a color palette that I normally work in (at least I can look forward to the supply shopping--maybe that will help to motivate me). I am usually drawn to the cool colors and this will require me to move to another warm color (the orange family) which will be a stretch for me. To see a more detailed note on my September piece go to my personal blog.http://maddiemibjp08.blogspot.com/

First BKP project Sept08

I am a BJP newbie. I am very excited about this project. I cannot wait to see how my work and other people's work changes over the course of a year. You can see my September project here. Please feel free to post a comment on my blog.
Belinda aka crazyartgirl
Aurora, IL

Introduction

Hi,
I'm Michelle M from Florida. I'm 46 a mother of 2 and Grandmother of 1. I was very inspired by last years BJP and am very excited to be a part of this years. You can see what I am up to at my journal.

Michelle

September Part 1 -To be Continued

Just so excited about working on this September project that I have posted a little preview and story to begin this journey. My goal is to improve my beading and creativity each month as we go along together.
The beading has been so peaceful - I recently purged my sewing room - it had gotten overwhelming. Now I have places to work on projects and know (well pretty much) where my things are and what I have. Actually I went from one room to two rooms so it is even better. My journey can be found on my blog at:
http://www.nevertoolatetohavefun.blogspot.com

Brenda

September BJP08

Yay. I have finished my September page. You can see it on my blog if you want. Now that I am done with that I get to take a look at all the postings on these three blogs. See ya.
Timaree

Hi from one of the Kentucky gals

All I can say is that it's amazing to be part of this project - how exciting! I've settled on a tag shape for my base and had my September almost finished. But my Dad's unexpected surgery last Monday sent me back to the drawing board (literally). You see, my dad is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's so my September BJP will be for him.
So I'll be stitching this weekend with a post soon to show my work in progress.
Diana Welte
along the Ohio River in Maysville

Intro and progress

BJP newbie here :) I heard about this project just days before the sign up closed and I knew I had to join! Luckily there were still a few spaces left!! I had some swap obligations to complete, so i had a late start on this month's project, but it is going well and I am happy with it so far. Please visit my blog for my intentions for the year and to see what I've done so far--suggestions welcome!!

I have really been enjoying visiting everyone's blog and seeing the beauty in the sheer variety of ideas!!

Maria from Chicagoland