Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Sparkly and Spiky

Lately I haven't been interested in delving into any time consuming projects (aside from the ones I already have going, of course). I do love the accomplishment I feel from finishing a complicated piece, but sometimes you just want (close to) instant gratification. Instant gratification for a bead weaver is any project we can accomplish in a weekend...am I right? This past weekend, I stitched up 2 fanciful rings. The first is a circle motif, woven with toho seed beads, czech fire-polished beads, and genuine swarovski crystals.

The second (and admittedly my favorite of the 2) is a vintage inspired square ring with 2 layers. The bottom layer is all cube toho beads, and the above layer is toho rounds, criss crossed over the square to give the ring texture.

Monday, October 6, 2008

I got a note from GrandmaMarilyns letting me know she chose one of my rings for her beautiful treasury, "A Wonderful Day in Etsy". Be sure to check out her picks and comment if you have the chance. Thank you Marilyn!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Some new items for October

Having bought some various orange and black beads last week, I've been eager to play with them (silly dayjob getting in the way of my fun). Not knowing exactly what was going to come out of it, I just started going to town, and came up with these. Cute, dangly earrings with a touch of swirl.


Originally when I started on this one I was thinking it was going to be a bracelet, but it wanted to be a ring instead. It was a bit too thin for me to be a bracelet, and when I wrapped it around my finger it looked fabulous...so a ring it shall be!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

I've been picked for an Etsy treasury

MountainMist was gracious enough to highlight my "Midnight in Summer" bracelet in her treasury, Beautiful Blues. Be sure to check it out her choices, and do see her shop for some lovely scarves and hats to keep you warm (it's getting colder out there folks).

Candy Corn Set Winner


Congratulations Ruby, comment #4 was the lucky winner. I'll be contacting you shortly for address information and then your candy corn set will be on it's way.