HERE COME DE SUN...

This past weekend was lovely here in Boise. A bit cold, but sunny blue skies. So, what was I doing? Taking turns outside, and then inside at my beading table. I went for a walk w/my hubby, then came home and enjoyed some beading... did some laundry... enjoyed some beading... you see how it went.  It was just a very low key, relaxing weekend.  Motivation was outside and meditation was inside...

 

This is now [one of] my NEW favorite pieces.  My choice of beads on that day, along with the color combo, just sang to me.  Sometimes you just feel when it's right.  I didn't have to re-string this  piece, which is my usual ... several tries before the final "one" gives me the sign.  This focal bead started with large peanut beads and grew from there... the bottom layer, which is hard to see, has crystal faceted drops.  Then a layer of turquoise and bronze drops were added.  The next round has carnelian rounds and an 8MM swarovski crystal on top.  The necklace is carnelian squares, czech glass ovals and turquoise 3mm rounds. 

Overflashed, and lighter than the actual beads, but I like the reflection off the glass.

                                             





 

A new style for me. Love the focal piece from J-Lynn Jewels - I single knotted the colored tagua nut links onto black cording. Love the funky look and how the tagua nut rounds pick up the colors in the pendant. FUN!   And, surprisingly, it lays nicely on the neck!

 

Here's the finished bracelet that is part of the set from the bottom of my last post. When I started the chain maille, I wasn't sure, but thanks to Sandy, I'm loving working with jump rings... Never thought . . .but, as long as I can add color to the project, I'm always good...