Here we are for the 2nd Annual Challenge of Travel. This challenge is all about the “Staycation” . In reality, the “staycation” concept actually motivated us to take a real vacation this summer in order to escape the never ending heat at home. Haven’t been able to take a real vacation in like 10 years. […]
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Kalmbach Bead Soup Party
It’s always fun to participate in the Bead Soup Party Blog Hops hosted by Lori Anderson and I decided that it would be fun to participate in the Kalmbach Bead Soup Party as well. This party is timed to coincide with the release of Lori’s Bead Soup Book. I’m pretty excited about this because it […]
Read the rest of this entry »Double Wave Bracelet and Earrings
Even though summer is over for most, it is still hot here in the Mojave desert and I am still dreaming of a visit to the beach. That’s probably why I designed this double wave bracelet in aqua and tan (waves and sand). The earrings are recycled from a tin found at a yard sale.
Read the rest of this entry »The Button Swap 2012
Never one to just sit idle, even when I’m really busy, I can’t not fuss with some project. The buttons for this challenge were no exception. I had to pull out the drill and add a few more holes for the earrings and then I decided to alter the large royal blue button. I […]
Read the rest of this entry »Challenge of Music Blog Hop
I was really hard pressed to choose a favorite song, a favorite artist, or even a favorite music genre for this design challenge. I’m one of those types who like almost every type of music; with the exception of hard core rap. I enjoy listening to alternative, blue grass, folk, classical, R & B, and […]
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Seed beads of course. Third attempt at seed bead embroidery, with another seed beaded cuff bracelet. Brighter colors this time around. I can’t recall who said it, but someone likened it to painting, except the medium is beads. Allowing the pattern to wander and adding splashes of color here and there.
Read the rest of this entry »Antique Turquoise Button Micro-Macrame Bracelet
I’ve been holding on to these antique turquoise sterling silver buttons for ages. Just waiting for the right project to come along to use them. Very southwestern colors in this micro-macrame bracelet. Available exclusively at Cactus Joe’s gift shop in Blue Diamond, Nevada.
Read the rest of this entry »the beading yogini-oh my it’s gooey! NOT FOR SALE
Another ultra fine day in the Mojave Desert. This piece was a reworked focal for a fabulous person named Dr. Clarissa. She takes great care of the critters at the nursery and has been especially good to my lil critter. Many small lampwork beads for a BIG THANKS>Big thanks.
Read the rest of this entry »Swirling Dervish Turquoise Pendant
Yes, yet again, another wicked wire wrap. I really like turquoise and wire wrap is my first love when it comes to jewelry creation. I guess it’s the free form aspect that draws me to wire wrap. I also exhibit “controlled fidgeting” behavior. So it gives me something to constructively fidget with and wha-LA!
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