This happened recently… So of course, this was just bound to happen … Green Darner Dragonfly Necklace bead embroidery with seed beads and crystal quartz point
Read the rest of this entry »Labradorite Macrame Pendant Necklace
Labradorite stone macrame pendant necklaces, and one howlite stone. And, loads of knots.
Read the rest of this entry »Full Moon Inspiration
Recently inspired by the full moon on the 25th. Finally completed this cuff that I started last August for the 6th Bead Soup Blog Hop. This bead embroidered bracelet features a ceramic focal bead by my favorite ceramic bead artist, the talented jewelry designer Birgitta Lejonklou (AngelWhisperer on Etsy.)
Read the rest of this entry »Bead Soup Blog Party #7 Reveal
Time for the first reveal at the Bead Soup Blog Party # 7. First off, I was thrilled with all the beads, charms and bits that my partner Debra Behrends (Hopeful Journeys) shared with me. So much good stuff that I could not fit everything into my limited design time. (The raw materials.) Next up, […]
Read the rest of this entry »Inspire Change Wellness Words Jewelry Challenge
Inspire change wellness words jewelry challenge…yup that’s quite a mouthful. The hostess, Tracy Statler (makebraceletsblog.com) proposed this challenge and I enjoy a good challenge. Especially a challenge that does not have too many rules or regulations. I am never certain what will inspire me or where my creativity and imagination may go. Tracy’s suggested guideline: […]
Read the rest of this entry »3rd Annual Challenge of Color Blog Hop 2012
This is the second Challenge of Color Blog Hop that I have participated in. I find it’s always fun to have someone else choose a color palette for me to play with. This time the lovely Miss Erin and Miss Brandi gave us a selection of two palettes to choose from. (Thank you Erin and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Vintaj “Twinkling Lights” December 2012 Challenge
“The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks; The long day wanes; the slow moon climbs; the deep Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends. ‘T is not too late to seek a newer world. Push off, and sitting well in order smite The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds To sail beyond the […]
Read the rest of this entry »Vintaj Harvest Moon Challenge
Under the Harvest Moon Under the harvest moon, When the soft silver Drips shimmering Over the garden nights, Death, the gray mocker, Comes and whispers to you As a beautiful friend Who remembers. Under the summer roses When the flagrant crimson Lurks in the dusk Of the wild red leaves, Love, with little hands, Comes […]
Read the rest of this entry »Hooters Challenge
The folks over at Artisan Whimsy are having a little design challenge this month… So many owl fans out there that I just had to join in on this challenge. Mainly metal components with a row of my tiny lampwork ivory colored beads and connectors. Check out the entires at Artisan Whimsey, join up and vote […]
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