The Beading Yogini

* macrame * lampwork beads * jewelry*

5th Bead Soup Blog Party Partner

Written By: admin - Feb• 01•12

The current Bead Soup Blog Party  is now in full swing and I’ve had the luck of the draw to be partnered up for the swap with the talented Morwyn Mullins (Another Country Bead Works). Morwyn does some fancy seed beading and and her work has loads of creative energy. So without further delay, I’m spilling the beads… here’s a sample of what I sent to Morwyn … because a woman needs options, there’s a real assortment of materials. You can check out her blog post for better photos of the loot.

And here is what I received from Morwyn…

Seed Bead Soup from Morwyn MullinsSeeds beads … I’ve been wanting to work some neutrals, but color always seem to win out with me.

Bead Soup Terra CottaI’m really liking those little tiny bone skull beads and those terra cotta figure beads.

Picture Jasper from MorwynAnd, these great picture jasper pieces. They remind me so much of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which happens to be about four miles from my home. It’s a shame that I so rarely get to enjoy hiking the canyon these days. Perfect days for it lately.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Thanks for the materials Morwyn. And, thanks Lori Anderson (Pretty Things) for once again hosting this creative challenge.

 

January 2012 Art Bead Scene Challenge

Written By: admin - Jan• 24•12

The inspiration for the January Art Bead Scene Challenge is “Trellis by William Morris, 1862”

jan 2012 - williammorristrellis palette copy

 

You can read more biographical information about the artist and this design at ART BEAD SCENE.

I love the color palette, especially the coral, rust and gold hues.

Even though I think my final design is very simple, I feel that it took me forever to get the overall balance just so.

JAN ABS Close Up by The Beading YoginiI started with a square wire frame, a printed fabric swatch and some thread. Then I used some alcohol ink to tone down the colors on the fabric and give it just a hint of “aging”. I began hand stitching around the design and then backed it with some felt and inserted the wire frame. Then I hand stitched the ribbon for the necklace cord, added some small wire wrapped flower charms and some gun metal wire links. Finished it off with a simple set of earrings using more wire wrapped beads. A few more photos below:

JAN ABS Necklace by The Beading YoginiJAN ABS EARRINGS by The Beading Yogini

JAN ABS 1 by The Beading Yogini

See what other designers came up with at the flickr group.

Reminder Bead Soup Blog Party Sign Ups

Written By: admin - Jan• 09•12

Just a friendly service reminder that it’s sign up time for the next big Bead Soup Blog Party.

Go add your name now to get a chance at winning a ticket to get into the party.

Good luck everyone.

BSBP-Mar-2012 with Lori

 

 

In the evening

Written By: admin - Jan• 03•12

Quiet evening at home by The Beading Yogini

Resolution

Written By: admin - Jan• 02•12

New Year resolution… if it worked for lao-tzu it’s good enough for me. manifest-plainess by The Beading Yogini

 

 

A Digital Breath of Fresh Air

Written By: admin - Dec• 31•11

This past week I’ve been working on stamped, collage, hand cut fairy paper dolls.

I use a combination of angel company (Character Constructions , ArtChix StudioEnchanted Gallery) rubber stamps, digital collage sheets and old magazines, along with beads and wire. They look something like this, but all are unique. The best part is finding or making little accessory charms for each fairy.

Wild Salmon Fairy by The Beading Yogini

I made thirty-six of those little creatures. Thirty have already claimed a new home. I have another custom mixed media fairy project in the works and it should pan out to be fun work. In the meantime I treated myself to a few digital collage sheets by artist itKupiLli. I’m trying to teach myself how to use Adobe Photoshop elements for digital artwork. Here is a  sample that I’ve played with:

Bingo Girl by The Beading Yogini

One of my intentions for the new year is to become more skilled with digital art and use my own artwork for some designs. I also have an amazing opportunity for a new venture that involves getting my hands dirty and learning more in the horticulture business. It’s a green industry, good for the environment too and I’m pretty excited about this. Here’s hoping that you greet this New Year with ease and balance.

 

December Art Bead Scene Challenge

Written By: admin - Dec• 17•11

Here’s the color palette for the December Art Bead Scene Monthly Challenge:

ABS Dec 2011 - Chrysler_Building_palette copy

Very art deco, you can read more about the Chrysler Building and the challenge here.

Blue Boro Disc Bead by The Beading YoginiBusy as I am this month, I did want to make something for the challenge, so I made this simple little borosilicate disc bead necklace. I love the shades of blue, so for me, the challenge this month was to start melting and learn to use borosilicate glass. I found that I’m horrible at making boro beads, but boro disc beads are a breeze. The next challenge was to use the boro disc in a necklace design. Wanting to keep it simple and easy, and yet show off the boro discs. Jewelry design is part puzzle solving. I really like it when I can find a way to wear a necklace two different ways. And, of course, I wouldn’t be happy unless I tied a knot or two in there as well. I liked the design so much, I made up several necklaces using assorted colors.

 It can be worn either as a lariat style  or as a hanging pendant style necklace.

Love that blue borosilicate glass.

DECABS Pendant Style Necklace by The Beading Yogini

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 – BTW

Written By: admin - Dec• 14•11

Here’s what’s on my table this Wednesday…my spin on melting some borosilicate glass.

BoroDiscAsst by The Beading YoginiI’m using Momka boro shorts rods and have no idea what colors these are because they aren’t labeled. I’m finding it difficult to make a decent boro bead shape, but liking the results of the disc beads and pendants. See what others are up to at Bead Table Wednesday.

PaperFairies by The Beading YoginiI’m also working on custom paperdoll fairies for a client. The last time I made some of these was over a year ago. Combining pieces and parts, bits and snips, odd sayings, stampings and color. They will be precision hand cut and then laminated. Fixed with a wire wrap hanger and a few accent beads. Then they are ready to fly away.  I really do get a kick out of making them. Good thing as I’ve about 25 more to go!

Planting Seeds

Written By: admin - Dec• 08•11

Seed beads of course.

Cuff 2 layout by The Beading Yogini

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.

Turquoise Stone Cuff 2 by The Beading Yogini

 

 

 

Challenge of Color Blog Hop 2011

Written By: admin - Nov• 30•11

A step by step photo log of my design process for the Challenge of Color Blog Hop 2011. Thanks to Erin (Tesori Trovati Jewelry) and Jessica (Design Seeds) for the inspiration. I decided that I really wanted to make it a personal challenge for myself. That said, what could I possibly create that I had not tried my hand at yet?  I selected the color TEAL for my palette and ended up with a nice blend called Merino. Which at first, my only thought was:

Merino_sheep

What? Notice that blank look?

Okay, I can work with this:

MerinoTeal Design Seeds

Then the seed beads were taunting me…use me, use me, use me… (I think it was that little logo design right up there.)

So begins the journey of my first seed bead embroidered cuff bracelet.

Find the Lacey’s Stiff Stuff and lay down a design of sorts and start beading.

Challenge of Color Step 1 by The Beading Yogini

After many beads, I ended up with this.

Challenge of Color Step 2 by The Beading Yogini

I decided that I wanted to repurpose an old tin.

Challenge of Color Step 3 By The Beading Yogini

Thrown in some duck tape to tone down any sharp edges.

Challenge of Color Step 4 By The Beading Yogini

And make my own bracelet cuff form.

Challenge of Color Step 5 by The Beading Yogini

As I’m a real repurpose fan, I then cut up an old pair of leather pants to form the backing for the cuff.

Challenge of Color Step 6 by The Beading Yogini

Add a bit of glue and some edging and there you have it.

Challenge of Color Seed Bead Ebroidered Cuff Bracelet by The Beading Yogini

 

My first seed bead embroidered cuff bracelet.

Challenge of Color Seed Bead Embroidered Cuff by The Beading Yogini

I did enjoy the process and think I’ll make a few more of these.

Challenge of Color Step7 by The Beading Yogini

If you like to play with color and sew, then you might want to give it a try.

Hop on down for some more color fixes:

1 Norma Turvey Teal Color Crave
2 Jeannie Dukic Green Mineral Tones
3 Mary McGraw Teal Embellished Hues
4 Jo Tinley Red Decadent Tones
5 Rebecca Anderson Pink Tulip Tones
6 Kristi Jaro Red Temple Entrance
7 Stephani Gorman Green Dew Tones
8 Melissa Meman Green Fruit Star
9 Kathleen Lange Klik Teal Silk Hues
10 Cynthia Riggs Red Autumn Comfort
11 Heidi Post Teal Flora Bright
12 Cece Cormier Teal Merino Teal
13 Amy Freeland Gray Cultured Tones
14 Alice Peterson Blue Island Play
15 Rose Noble Gray Autumn Stacked
16 Kristina Johansson Yellow Sunny Flower
17 Kirsi Luostarinen Teal Dragon Hues
18 Tari Kahrs Orange Citrus Tones
19 Mallory Hoffman Purple Petaled Dark
20 Molly Alexander Brown Peppered Tones
21 Regina Santerre Red Frosted Berry
22 Emanda Johnson Teal Color Purl
23 Amy Severino Orange Winged Tones
24 Bobbie Rafferty Teal Lime Hues
25 Tanya Goodwin Gray Pecked Tones
26 Lisa Lodge Blue Nocturnal Tones
27 Hope Smitherman Blue Bloom Tones
28 Linda Landig Green Cacti Dark
29 Ambra Gostoli Teal Perched Autumn
30 Lori Bowring-Michaud Blue Sharpened Blue
31 Pippa Chandler Teal Hungarian Hues
32 Keirsten Giles Purple Mineral Brights
33 Jennifer Justman Blue Autumn Rays
34 Sandy Richardson Purple Moroccan Brights
35 CJ Bauschka Teal Teal Air
36 Shaiha Williams Teal Sushi Hues
37 Kay Thomerson Purple Autumn Spectrum
38 Sally Russick Purple Golden Gate Tones
39 Cilla Watkins Purple Autumn Infused
40 Shirley Moore Purple Frozen Heather
41 Jenni Connolly Gray Paw Tones
42 Tamara Soper Green Field Tones
43 Sharyl McMillian-Nelson Blue Nested Blues
44 Jen Velasquez Pink Sweetened Tints
45 Maria Grimes Red Bright Bloom
46 Elisabeth Auld Gray Petaled Tints
47 Susan Kennedy Pink Zinnia Tones
48 Shannon Chomanczuk Gray Autumn Leaf
49 Holly Westfall Yellow Sprinkled Tones
50 Patty Gasparino Red Color Carton
51 Angela Little Pink Singapore Brights
52 Lizzie Zawinski Green Budding Hues
53 Kristen Stevens Pink Scooped Tones
54 Dawn Doucette Brown Jarred Tones