The Beading Yogini

* macrame * lampwork beads * jewelry*

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Celebrating Mother Earth Challenge

When I saw Birgitta Lejonklou (Create With Spirit) was having a blog hop, I knew that I must participate. Thanks B!  She creates the best ceramic pendants! We’ve done our own little swaps a few times, trading jewelry, beads and pendants. (One can never have too many beading buddies.) The theme is Celebrating Mother Earth.  […]

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Look Here Listen Up

I made this macrame necklace a few weeks ago and I’m just getting around to taking photos. Here it is, quick and easy. That brilliant Buddha Pendant is by Swedish artist Birgitta Lejonklou (Create With Spirit). I added a few Tim Holtz metal components as a reminder to LISTEN.  

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October ABS Challenge

 Art Bead Scene Monthly Challenge for October. Initially I wasn’t too thrilled with the selection. I even considered just passing on this round. But, I really like the color palette, so I reconsidered. A Hedgehog in a Landscape, 1643-51  9¼ x 15 in. 23.5 x 38 cm. bodycolor on vellum by Giovanna Garzoni Then, the […]

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Inspired By Nature Challenge – Starfish Necklace

Nearing a close on the Inspired By Nature Challenge Series hosted by Heather Powers. This is week number eleven and I have a starfish inspired necklace to show off today. It’s a very light piece and I used Apoxie clay, recycled fabric, thread and needle, cords, beads and some cold connections to pull this one […]

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Bead Table Wednesday July 27, 2011

My Bead Table Wednesday photo shoot for July 27, 2011. Unfortunately, the table has been in this state for several days. It’s been a busy week so far. In one area of my non beading life, I assist a friend with mock trials. We had four jury sessions yesterday and that pretty much consumed twelve […]

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