still haven't unpacked the car

but its ova!

Bead and Button 2013 has come to an end and if you have been reading the posts and blogs and hearing the stories it was just about the same for everyone - The show was.. Not Bad.  I am happy but not clicking-my- heels-jumping-in-the-air-kinda happy.  So nothing to complain about - sales were made, expenses paid and a little profit to buy some tequila for all those margarita's I am going to be drinking this summer.  I am happy to report there will be a touch more inventory for the Etsy shop!   I can't tell you how many customers stopped by to ask me.. "WHEN? Are you going to fill your etsy shop Lisa!  Soon, very soon..

The drive to the show was exhausting but very comfortable in the new car.  It likes to drink a lot of gas so I am glad I don't have to do this too often.   Set up is really difficult and for those of you who follow my facebook feed you know that something happened to my back the first few days which made set up even worse.. Thankfully by Saturday night pain was nearly gone.. but I am a little pissed off at the universe for not giving me a  pass.. I can only be so patient. 

I would like to repeat my many thanks to Kristen Stevens for creating the Button Sets for the show.  My previous blog post contains the details but thanks to the Art Jewelry Elements Blog you can read all about Kristen's experience putting together the sets in her words!  Please check out: Art Jewelry Elements when you have a chance & if you purchased any sets at the show please let Kristen know how you feel about the set you purchased!

Also Thank you Marti Brown, Betty Stephan and Jan Atherton for "hanging out" at LPA during the show.  It was wonderful knowing that you were there to help if needed and very much appreciated.  Also I am very happy to report that Mom and I did not have one "real" argument at the show!  It was the usual bickering every 10 minutes or so, but none "stuck" and we decided in the car on the way home that we wouldn't want to have it any other way..

Here are some photo's from this year's Bead and Button Show! Enjoy!

My Booth 2013 - 1213-1215 (with crooked sign)

Mom and Me

Mom

Button Sets (created by Kristen using LPA buttons)

Beautiful Gift from Sweetie Pie Loralee Kolten from Chicago
A Butterfly and A Flower cookie to match my new beads
(flower not pictured.. we kinda ate it)
Thank you Loralee!

Me, Loralee and Martha

Me, Vlad & Kremena (see you soon)

Me, Poopsie and some  person unknown trying to get in the photo!

Mom, Jan and Diane Hawkey who I believe now makes my mother's FAVORITE Bead!

Don't ask

and last but not least - thank you Hankster for flying in to Milwaukee to drive us home!  You rock!

Hankster

I lifted this from Mak's page.. Shirley, Mak and Me !

Hope everyone had a great show!
I will be hosting some special guests next week (stay tuned for some blog posts about that)
and then I will begin filling my etsy shop..
If you have asked me for something in the past please send me an email or message me on facebook as a reminder

Happy Creating,
Lisa

Bead & Button 2013

Here we go again folks!  Bead and Button 2013 is finally here.

Mom and I will be leaving Tuesday morning at sunrise and if all goes smoothly arriving in Milwaukee 16 or so hours later, depending on how much coffee Mom feels like drinking along the way.    Please stop by and say hello if you are there during set up and of course be sure to stop by as soon as the show begins!

Lisa Peters ART will be in booth #'s 1213-1215. (against the far right wall) I usually try to keep cabochons  on the table to the left and beads on the table to the right.   This year on the grid wall behind (yes, feel free to enter the space) will be button sets and cabochons sets.

Bead & Button Show 2012 - taken by Amy Blevins

THURSDAY & FRIDAY SHOPPERS:  If you have been to our booth in recent years on a Thursday or Friday you know its a big rush to find what you are looking for but then a very long wait to check out.  (sorry )  I will be providing forms to fill out with your information so that you can choose your beads and leave to do more shopping.  We will invoice you and call/text you when you order is ready to be picked up either that night or the next day.

Those of you who would like to attend the Art Bead Scene Meet & Greet for Saturday Night, June 8th at 7:30pm-10pm please click on the evite link or contact: Kaushambi Shah from ABS to put you on the list.   A Dinner Salad Buffet will be served with vegan options and beverage in our own private banquet room.  The all inclusive price is $20 and is due by June 1st via pay pal.  If you do not have a pay pal account or would like to make other payment arrangements please email me or message me through facebook.

I would like to send a special Thank You to Kristen Stevens of of Beadwork by KAS for Coordinating the Button Sets for this years show.  Alot of time, care and energy went into this project and though you wont be able to tell since all the sets came out so beautiful - Kristen had to deal with a very unorganized mess that I so graciously sent to her ;)    Thank You! Thank You! Kristen for not only doing a wonderful job but for your obvious and genuine concern for wanting to stay true to the LPA style and for my "anticipated" success at this years B & B.  I can assure you, button sets aside, that you have made me feel successful with your kind words and dedication to the project, show or no show.

A big shout out and many hugs to my silent supporters- who got the word out immediately (before I could type the first word) for the extra help I needed at the show.  Your unwavering support of me and my work is the reason I can still do it.. no matter how much I complain in private ;)   You will be missed!

You can find more photographs of new work by going to my flickr site -- below are just a few samples of what will be available at the show

I am overwhelmed by it all (as usual) but not stressed,  anxious & excited but more about breaking out of this work cycle  that I have been in for the last 6 months than about sales at the show (usually referred to as "in the dungeon"  if you follow my Facebook feed)    All the usual suspects that bounce around in my psyche seem to have a different approach this year and the rest of me is very willing to let them take the reins - I will let you define that as you wish - for now.    In a nutshell there has been a change in me, change in my work and just a change in my outlook towards my bead making in the future - in a good way - everything is evolving and that's what this is all about   

best wishes for a great show & finding wonderful beads to suit your design needs at LPA

see ya soon
lisa