SNAKESKIN NECKLACE

Another fun option for the snakeskin pattern -- One row of 2-hole daggers in spring colors makes a lovely necklace.  Even though it's still February... I'm so ready for spring.  These colors take me in that direction.  The ceramic pendant is from Tracee Dock, The Classic Bead. Her clay creation adds just the right amount of pizazz to this piece!

SNAKESKIN BRACELET DESIGN

Another new bracelet design (by StarMan TrendSetter Svetlana Einy) class taught at Bead Street, by Sandy Taylor.  I really wasn't sure I was going to like this pattern, but as usual, FELL IN LOVE as I worked the beads.  Color options are unlimited, as long as the beads haven't already flown out of Eileen's store.  I took the second offering (or maybe third) of this class, and felt very lucky to do so.  I'm enjoying my choice of colors on this one - kind of unusual for me - the blue daggers are two-tone with black, and then I added black, metalic black and a milky white opal color.  Since denim is a staple in my after-hours and weekend wardrobe, I thought it was time to go blue with some pizazz thrown in!  This pattern is just as pretty on the backside as it is on the topside.  Very unsual and fun!

My second version - multi colors mix.

 

A VALENTINE'S SURPRISE!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!  I love RED, and of course hearts, so this is one of my favorite Holidays.  And, my hubby gave me a dozen red roses this morning - which is very unusual! He usually gets me something small, but this was lovely!  So, I share my happiness... and say that after 36 years of marriage, he still surprises me with that which I don't expect!  Happy beading!

And of course, I must include some beading in this post -- an oldie but a goodie. I made this bracelet a year or two ago... can't quite remember.  It was patterned after an inspiration project at Fusion Beads.  Loved the idea, so did my own thing with it.  Lots of stitching, but well worth it.  I used metallic hex delica 8.0 seed beads inbetween each section so it looks like hinges.  I LOVE THIS ONE!

MATHEMATICS...

FUN FUN FUN... I wanted to have a multi colored Spring heart using turquoise, green and orange/red FP.  This was a challenge for me -- you can see that each flower is intertwined with the next, so it took me awhile to figure out the order as I stitched each connecting round.  I think it would be cute if they didn't match as well... but for this version, I feel I accomplished what I set out to do.  Unmatching earrings let me paint outside the box just slightly!!!

 

Aren't these just too dang cute?  Loved the way they turned out.

HEARTS continued...

WHAT ELSE?  More hearts of course...  Lighting makes such a difference, in determining how my art pieces project their gorgeousness...  The photos below give some interesting contrast - one version is taken outside in natural lighting - albeit dusk lighting.  The other under my beading lamp indoors. Both versions give you a slightly different perspective.  The last heart is lovely, but neither photo really does it justice.  The blue/greens with the AP fire polish beads in the center are truly lovely.  Have to see 'em in person to fully appreciate, which I do - each and every one!  How many heart necklaces can one woman wear at the same time I wonder...  :)

RED...

Ahhh ...  r - e - d.  Just made this heart last night and sold it this morning.  The two tones of red really do look lovely together with just enough of a contrast.  Outer rim is darker two-toned opaque fire polish - inside is brighter, shiny translucent fire polish.  Permanent light gold seed beads and gold chain and heart clasp compliment the red.

MORE HEARTS...

I'm absolutely in love with this pattern - probably because it's close to Valentine's Day and all.  I'm just having so much fun with all the different, some non-traditional, color combinations.  The heart measures  1" x 1 1/4" and sits beautifully around your neck.  A few of the options below are already gone, but more are coming or can be made (price varies depending on chain).  If you are interested in picking specific colors, or see one you like, email me at jdreamz4u@gmail.com .  

The seed beads in this turquoise version look redder in this picture.  They really are more towards the purple family and really stand out next to the greens.

These heart earrings were made as a set to go with the opal/white inside/darker red outside heart below.  This set is gone, but I have beads to make another or similar version.    

 

 

 

HEARTS A DANGLIN'

A fun design for your neck by Deborah Roberti.  Deborah is so generous and sends out free patterns now and again.   I thought I'd give this a try since I LOVE hearts!  Did I say I LOVE hearts?  I have already sold the pink/red/purple version - but I will have others if I can get time to complete them.   The white/opal is already spoken for as well, but the red/silver/black version is currently available.  I just finished that one, but any color combination can be made with this pattern.  If you have interest, let me know.

 

New Beaded Bracelet For Valentine's Day!



A new pattern by Starman Trendsetter Nicole Starman called "Rondell Revolution".  It's a wonderfully creative pattern, as all of Nicole's are, especially when you add all the required beads, as I did in my second version - the multi-green/cooper version below!   I made the red/silver bracelet in a test class at Bead Street, and rushed home to immediately try and make the pattern CORRECTLY.  Best part is how forgiving it is, so, like me, if you make a mistake all the way down one side, it still comes together beautifully.  Very very lucky for me!  Thanks Sandy Taylor for dealing with all of us "test beaders" during class...


This pattern uses CzechMate 2-hole lentils, 11.0 sb and CzechMate bricks, with 6mm fire polish.  I used the red/grey lentils and really love the look.  Also, Sandy made a bracelet with tiny drops in the center in lieu of an 11.0 sb and I liked the look, so have done that same thing.  Translucent red drops - which I also added to my button clasp closure to tie them in.

I love the colors in this bracelet - two different strands of green FP and copper 11.0 sbs, with two different colors of lentils and translucent green drops - it's subtle but gorgeous!