I've been making instruction videos to share my creative findings with you for a little over four years now.
We started off boldly in a very messy, cluttered, undecorated workspace in the basement of my home. In time, we graduated to a better version of the same, part workshop, part video set.....a bit more organized, but hard to light and without the use of a good editing program to make the videos be what they needed to be.
In November of 2012 we moved to our own building and a nice sunny window. Still, many adjustments had to be made. We got a new camera only to find out you had to move and use it just right to avoid blur. We experimented with technique and lighting and a new editing program. Finally the videos started to be more what we needed them to be...
And I added guest instructors like Kate Mulligan from Mulligan Stew, a member of the B'sue Boutiques Design Team, and Donna Parry, one of my assistants here at the shop, a fellow jewelry maker and my sister in law for almost 39 years.
Last week we were emboldened to make a video very close to our hearts....about ADHD and the artistic process. If you have not yet seen it, you might want to take time for it:
ANYWAY....long story short, I've got about 108 videos up covering everything from how to set a rivet to make an assemblage necklace, to fiddling around with polymer clay and twisting wire to make a 'beady-charmy'. We've also talked about vintage jewelry and whether to repurpose or not repurpose.
There are nearly 12,000 subscribers to the B'sue Boutiques You Tube Channel and way over a million and a half views. WOW.
My purpose in making these videos with all their little wonky ways, lack of script, conversational manner (some like that, some don't) is to SHARE for FREE the stuff I've figured out during a long journey making jewelry, now for a good 27 years. Also, we sell the *good stuff* you need to work in the mixed media/assemblage/vintage style at B'sue Boutiques SO! Why NOT share?
I'd love for MORE people to know about what we do as it's truly been very helpful to so many. I get lots of letters and comments about the videos and have met so many great friends because I was brave and just put it out there, imperfections and all.
SO.....I NEED YOUR KIND ASSISTANCE.
Please tell your friends about my YOU TUBE channel, or if you would rather, about my website, http://www.bsueboutiques.com
Just post a link to a favorite video or a favorite product from the website along with a few kind words on YOUR! Facebook page, or in one of the Facebook groups YOU! may belong to that allows links of this sort...maybe one where folks don't know about us. If you like to blog, do a little blog post if you have time and link a few videos. Don't post your fave here---post it OUT THERE, in the social media world. Thanks!
THEN: Just leave a comment here on this blog along with the URL ***where you posted the link*** That way I'll know you shared.....and I can enter you into a drawing for a 25.00 FREE SHOPPING PASS to B'sue Boutiques
I have to have THIRTY valid participants by next Monday (March 31, 2014) for this to work, so ask your pals to play along, too, would you? I've given a lot of myself---and I enjoyed every minute of it! So....if *you* like what I do, I'd really appreciate a shout out.
With thirty participants I will send one 25.00 pass and one 15.00 pass made out to the persons who win the drawing, in the mail....ALONG WITH A MINI MUSE PACKAGE....a goody bag on steroids!
If we get bunches and bunches, I may well send several. Be sure you've sent me a friend request at Facebook so I can get in touch with you and get your address if you win!
Thanks for the shout out, guys!
https://www.facebook.com/ Posted my favorite video on Facebook. It is the beady charmie one.
Posted by: Linda Caudle | March 26, 2014 at 05:34 PM
By me on wordpress
http://nikebottalico.com/2014/03/26/add-and-your-creative-life/
Posted by: Nike Bottalico | March 26, 2014 at 05:39 PM
Okay, requested you to friend me on fb, shared my fav video, earrings, pendants, bracelet w/lace edge bezels....not sure what the url is...
Posted by: Sandra Grant | March 26, 2014 at 06:00 PM
Posted my favorite video on Facebook!!!
Posted by: Ioulia Kakoulidou | March 26, 2014 at 06:05 PM
https://www.facebook.com/?sk=nf
Posted and share another video. Making a Lariat Necklace not sure my first on posted right.
Posted by: Linda Caudle | March 26, 2014 at 06:14 PM
I just shared your Lariat Necklace video on my blog! I've been meaning to do this for awhile, I actually made a necklace for a challenge I did using inspiration from your video! http://butterflyemporium.blogspot.com/2014/03/making-lariat-necklace-from-bsue.html
Posted by: Diana Buynak | March 26, 2014 at 06:19 PM
Comment appears to not have worked when I posted about my facebook. I'll post it again! I also shared your wonderful video about using polymer clay in brass stampings to make your own molds. You can see it here :D https://www.facebook.com/ButterflyEmporium
Posted by: Diana Buynak | March 26, 2014 at 06:23 PM
shared it on facebook
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB-TKqtQ0ro
Posted by: barbara | March 26, 2014 at 07:26 PM
it was the w=easy earrings one
Posted by: barbara | March 26, 2014 at 07:27 PM
I posted the etching video on my FB fan page. I have several followers there and I know a bunch will love your videos and supplies. https://www.facebook.com/BajunaJewelry
Posted by: Kathy Noda | March 26, 2014 at 08:33 PM
https://www.facebook.com/melissa.latimer
The ADHD video.
It means more to me than any other.
Posted by: Melissa Latimer | March 26, 2014 at 08:49 PM
I did a blog post! http://avenuebdiy.blogspot.com/2014/03/fun-easy-jewelry-embellishments-with.html
Posted by: Kelly Cote | March 26, 2014 at 09:08 PM
Posted my Fav Video here... My Fan Page...https://www.facebook.com/VintageVisions?ref=tn_tnmn
Posted by: Phyllis St.Cyr | March 26, 2014 at 09:53 PM
And Posted Here... https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtistsandArtisansPormotion/
Posted by: Phyllis St.Cyr | March 26, 2014 at 10:03 PM
Pinned one of my favorite components! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/287034176225259400/
Posted by: amy jorgensen -ameme designs | March 26, 2014 at 10:10 PM
I just posted your 'Making Cameo Jewelry...' to my Facebook page, B'sue, with a comment, but I don't know where to find the URL to my page. well, maybe this is it: https://www.facebook.com/sharoyn.livingston
Posted by: Sharoyn Livingston | March 26, 2014 at 10:53 PM
https://www.facebook.com/chi.sky.524?ref=tn_tnmn
Posted a link to B'sue Boutiques. Thank you Brenda for all you do! Xoxo
Posted by: Chi Sky | March 27, 2014 at 06:57 AM
Shared the Ice Resin Technique video on fb and in this group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hollerhandmade/
xoxo
Posted by: beanzie cat | March 27, 2014 at 01:54 PM
I hope this works! *fins crossed* I posted my fav: Ice Resin to my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/MadScientistsDesigns
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 27, 2014 at 03:39 PM
I've created a new board on my Pinterest account for my favorite jewelry making tutorials. Was very hard to choose just ONE video :-) but I finally decided to go for your recent tutorial on making mixed metal earrings - I really liked that one.
Here's the link to where I pinned it ...
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/310607705522443387/
Will definitely pin more of your videos in future - I've now watched them ALL! lol
Cheers!
Marica xx
Posted by: Marica | March 27, 2014 at 04:08 PM
http://esperianterra.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-collection-of-favorites.html There you go my dear <3
Posted by: Audrey Bélanger | March 27, 2014 at 08:22 PM
Posted one of my most favorite videos on Google+ just now and featured your site video on my FB page last night before I read about this lol!! Always a pleasure to promote you and your site!!
Ellen xoxo
https://www.facebook.com/VintiqueJools
https://plus.google.com/u/0/106833174052284292478/posts
Posted by: Ellen W Gonchar | March 27, 2014 at 10:21 PM
I'm so happy to share your videos because they have taught me so much! Thank you!
I shared my absolute favorite video: Making a Lariat Necklace https://www.facebook.com/denise.m.macklin?hc_location=timeline
Posted by: Denise M. | March 28, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Shared on my Aurora Designs fb page.
Posted by: Marcia Tuzzolino | March 28, 2014 at 06:50 PM
Shared! On my FB biz page:
https://www.facebook.com/CatesEmporium
Oh, and love the "spoon video". :)
Posted by: Catherine Shattuck | March 29, 2014 at 01:45 AM
Posted my favorite item on my FB page.
https://www.facebook.com/lilisgems
Will try to get a blog post in later today as well.
Posted by: Ingrid Anderson | March 29, 2014 at 01:21 PM
My favorite B'sue video is here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/287034176225275959/
Posted by: amy jorgensen -ameme designs | March 29, 2014 at 07:45 PM
I've posted a couple of my favorite videos on my Novegatti Designs facebook page at www.facebook.com/NovegattiDesigns and will share on my personal facebook page as well. I love this idea of sharing your videos, and I will do more often!
Posted by: Pamela Anger | March 30, 2014 at 10:22 AM
oops, trying again as a link: shared videos at https://www.facebook.com/NovegattiDesigns and https://www.facebook.com/pamela.anger
Posted by: Pamela Anger | March 30, 2014 at 10:28 AM
I wrote about you on Wordpress, and posted the link to my FB page, too. Here's the blog post: http://baccessorized.wordpress.com/2014/03/30/support-systems/
And it's REALLY hard to pick a favorite video. =)
Posted by: Lori Beekman | March 30, 2014 at 06:47 PM
It was hard to chose only one! I shared one of my favorite videos on my "My Inspirations" Pinterest board> http://www.pinterest.com/pin/335518240961870327/
Posted by: Joy Turner | March 30, 2014 at 10:34 PM
I love all the videos but really liked the way you did the etching for beginners. You and Kate did a great job. https://www.facebook.com/beetique1?ref=hl
Posted by: Deb Beechy | March 31, 2014 at 01:15 AM
I posted on my FB page. It is hard to pick a favorite how-to video, love them all. Here is the link--
https://www.facebook.com/gina.hockett
Posted by: Gina Hockett | March 31, 2014 at 01:22 AM
I really enjoyed the etching on brass video. I shared it on my facebook page. Hope it helps you. So glad I found your website and videos. Sherrie
Posted by: Sherrie Farmer | March 31, 2014 at 06:46 PM
https://img1.etsystatic.com/040/0/5169529/il_570xN.583659351_opwb.jpg
Thinking that is the URL address but if that isn't it's on my Facebook page Jerry Hall
I was laughing so hard at the beginning of this one that it's become my favorite. Guys and Dolls!! Love the hair too!
Posted by: Jerry Hall | March 31, 2014 at 08:49 PM
http://youtu.be/r-AsMlftcVY I posted this video on my personal facebook page. It was one of the first ones I watched, and it was so inspiring!!
Posted by: Terry Matuszyk | March 31, 2014 at 09:54 PM