The Beading Yogini

* macrame * lampwork beads * jewelry*

April Art Bead Scene Challenge

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My interpretation of the April Monthly Art Bead Scene Challenge.  The real challenge these days is trying to find some time to create. The shortage of time does seems to help me focus and hone down the design process. Nothing too elaborate here with this necklace, but I think it captures the theme of the […]

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012 – BTW

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Bead Table Wednesday, time to post what’s on your bead table today. I melted some glass last week and put together some sweet little lampwork glass bead pendant necklaces. I picked up these Tim Holtz Pen Nib findings at the craft store and thought they might work into something easy and different. Here’s the final […]

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Willow Challenge Micro Macrame Mixed Media Necklace

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This micro macrame mixed media necklace was really a blast to design. The idea for this creation was sparked by Heather Powers and her Inspired by Nature Jewelry Challenge. Read more about that here. First, let me say this project was an all around challenge because after being a desert dweller all these years, I […]

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Silver Glass Lampwork Focal Beads

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Here’s what can be done by sneaking two hours of torch time into a busy day. Note to myself : Make time to play every day.

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