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April 24, 2014
Magazine Winner
SO SORRY FOR THE DELAY!
Congratulations goes out to......
SHADE TREE STUDIO
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Thank you all for commenting!
Congratulations goes out to......
SHADE TREE STUDIO
Please contact me with your mailing address!
Thank you all for commenting!
Angels
Quite possibly my most favorite thing I've ever made. This piece came together so perfectly, I could never have planned it out ahead of time. It was just one of those things that happened at the right time, with the right beads. Kind of a miracle even. I can only hope that Miss Nancy Adams of Round Rabbit makes more of these porcelain wing components so that I may make a series of these for my next show.
Heading out to work today. This week has been particularly tough as I watch the clock about think about all of the things I could be accomplishing at home. I hope it gets easier, this new schedule. So far, the extra money has been great.
Speaking of money, if you have gone to my Etsy store in the past 2-3 days you may notice that you cannot get in. Well, that's because I owe them money and they shut it down til I can pay the bill in full. Damn them. And so, new jewelry will be listed in my webstore until I can get caught up.
April 23, 2014
Wednesday Giveaway
How bout a mid-week giveaway!? I have 3 current issues of Bead Design Studio and BeadStyle magazines. You may even find a few of my projects in these! To enter to win, please leave a comment on this post, and tell me what your favorite beading magazine is and why! Share on your favorite social media sites and get extra entries, leave a comment for each social media share. Domestic and International entries accepted!
These magazines retail for $5.99 each. The total value of this giveaway is $17.97!!!
Good luck!
oh! i'll pick a winner tomorrow morning, around 8am est.
April 17, 2014
New Ebook Now available!
I spent the day yesterday putting together this little ebook that includes 4 different projects featuring this new seed beaded chain technique. I start off with a simple Single chain stitched with seed beads, and move on up to a blingy Rhinsestone cup chain and Magatama Bracelet design. Ohhh Fancyyyy. :)
Each project requires 3 basic tools- Cutters, or Scissors, Flat Nose and Chain Nose Pliers and the supplies list isn't too bad for each one either. Each project features a materials list, just like you'd see in your favorite beading magazines. And a supplies list so you can know where I got the pretty clasps and beads I used for these 4 projects.
All I ask is that you really use your imagination when using this technique in your own designs because the possibilities are endless. There are so many different directions you can go, just by changing up the shape of bead, or playing around with different textures and finishes!
The ebook is about 28 pages long and is in a PDF format that can be printed or downloaded to any device. A total steal, at just $15.00!
If you have any issues or questions about the ebook, please feel free to email me.
I hope you enjoy making these as much as I do!
Click here to Purchase!
Each project requires 3 basic tools- Cutters, or Scissors, Flat Nose and Chain Nose Pliers and the supplies list isn't too bad for each one either. Each project features a materials list, just like you'd see in your favorite beading magazines. And a supplies list so you can know where I got the pretty clasps and beads I used for these 4 projects.
All I ask is that you really use your imagination when using this technique in your own designs because the possibilities are endless. There are so many different directions you can go, just by changing up the shape of bead, or playing around with different textures and finishes!
The ebook is about 28 pages long and is in a PDF format that can be printed or downloaded to any device. A total steal, at just $15.00!
If you have any issues or questions about the ebook, please feel free to email me.
I hope you enjoy making these as much as I do!
Click here to Purchase!
April 15, 2014
April 14, 2014
A new Week
Happy? Monday!
I started the day off, just right. I met a girl who is now working at the museum where I used to work. Her name is Clare and she lives a few blocks up my street- she walks in the morning, so I offered to keep her company if she wanted a walking partner. Today was our first walk and I can't tell you how invigorating it was to chat with a new friend, and get some major exercise too. The area around here is really hilly- so the walk was challenging and at times I had trouble with the chatting part as I was huffing and puffing but no pain, no gain. I can't wait to go again later this week!
Today, in the studio.....
This sweet little owl inside a stump, made by the talented Karen Totten of Starry Road Studio- was perfect simply knotted on waxed cotton cording with one of Elaine Ray's Tree pendants, and a lamp work bicone from Beads of Passion. It's for sale, here.
I grabbed some of my new beads from last weekend's bead show, and threw together this Cicada necklace with some cotton cording and chain. Those gorgeous blue kyanite beads were wire wrapped onto the chain, and then I knotted some as dangles at the focal. Loving how this turned out. It's Reserved.
A new House and Home bracelet with an Elukka house, Ceramic Golem Studios lentil, and floral round, and a few lamp work beads from The Orange Bell. The Earthenwood acorn finished the whole piece off nicely. It is available for sale, here.
My friend Grace Neff sent me a little care package of beads last week and included this absolutely STUNNING vintage button and I put it into this knotted necklace with the reproduction glass ovals from Stinky Dog Beads, and some brass spacers, chain and linen cording. Love how this one turned out, the colors are really nice. It is available for sale here.
This last bracelet is a new take on my beaded chain bracelets that I've been developing. I got some cool matte green Magatamas beads from Allegory Gallery and this was the first time I used this shape in this new style bracelet. I really love the texture these beads give to the look. Instead of adding a bead in the center of the 2 chains, I grabbed some Rhinestone chain from Nunn Design, and cut the length, and started "sewing" it onto the center of the 2 chains, with linen cording. But for some reason, when I got to the end of the rhinestone chain, it had shrunk. So I ended up with about an inch and a quarter of chain left, without the rhinestones. Luckily, I think quickly on my feet, and find this cool ladybug clasp in my stash from TheaToo. It worked perfectly! I attached it to cover that end of chain, and then added the hook half of the clasp to the other end.
The clasp came with a matching ladybug/leaf earring pair, so I made some matching earrings to go along with it!
The bracelet is fairly small- about 6.75-7 inches.
I will be listing this set for sale in the morning on Etsy.
It is available for sale here!
I started the day off, just right. I met a girl who is now working at the museum where I used to work. Her name is Clare and she lives a few blocks up my street- she walks in the morning, so I offered to keep her company if she wanted a walking partner. Today was our first walk and I can't tell you how invigorating it was to chat with a new friend, and get some major exercise too. The area around here is really hilly- so the walk was challenging and at times I had trouble with the chatting part as I was huffing and puffing but no pain, no gain. I can't wait to go again later this week!
Today, in the studio.....
This sweet little owl inside a stump, made by the talented Karen Totten of Starry Road Studio- was perfect simply knotted on waxed cotton cording with one of Elaine Ray's Tree pendants, and a lamp work bicone from Beads of Passion. It's for sale, here.
I grabbed some of my new beads from last weekend's bead show, and threw together this Cicada necklace with some cotton cording and chain. Those gorgeous blue kyanite beads were wire wrapped onto the chain, and then I knotted some as dangles at the focal. Loving how this turned out. It's Reserved.
A new House and Home bracelet with an Elukka house, Ceramic Golem Studios lentil, and floral round, and a few lamp work beads from The Orange Bell. The Earthenwood acorn finished the whole piece off nicely. It is available for sale, here.
My friend Grace Neff sent me a little care package of beads last week and included this absolutely STUNNING vintage button and I put it into this knotted necklace with the reproduction glass ovals from Stinky Dog Beads, and some brass spacers, chain and linen cording. Love how this one turned out, the colors are really nice. It is available for sale here.
This last bracelet is a new take on my beaded chain bracelets that I've been developing. I got some cool matte green Magatamas beads from Allegory Gallery and this was the first time I used this shape in this new style bracelet. I really love the texture these beads give to the look. Instead of adding a bead in the center of the 2 chains, I grabbed some Rhinestone chain from Nunn Design, and cut the length, and started "sewing" it onto the center of the 2 chains, with linen cording. But for some reason, when I got to the end of the rhinestone chain, it had shrunk. So I ended up with about an inch and a quarter of chain left, without the rhinestones. Luckily, I think quickly on my feet, and find this cool ladybug clasp in my stash from TheaToo. It worked perfectly! I attached it to cover that end of chain, and then added the hook half of the clasp to the other end.
The clasp came with a matching ladybug/leaf earring pair, so I made some matching earrings to go along with it!
The bracelet is fairly small- about 6.75-7 inches.
I will be listing this set for sale in the morning on Etsy.
It is available for sale here!
April 11, 2014
Wowza COLOR Explosion!
SOMEbody is having some fun with color these days! Nancy has an update planned for today at 12:00 est. at Round Rabbit Extra. Be sure to be quick on the draw, as these pendants are going to FLY out of the shop. She updates each type of pendant in 20 minute intervals. So just keep refreshing your page, until you see them start popping up and put em in your cart as fast as you can!!
Happy and LUCKY shopping!
April 10, 2014
Another Bracelet
I ordered a few more colors of these cool single drilled Uno Duos or super unos- I can never remember the name of them. And got more chain too. Excited about this new design- yesterday I added a bead in between the 2 chains while weaving the beads on, and I like the look but it proved difficult to keep the beads standing upright. I think maybe a faceted rondelle would work better. Or a round. Something small like 4mm.
I like the way the extra bead makes the chain almost disappear completely giving the illusion a bead weaved piece.
I am playing around with the idea of offering a tutorial on this technique. If I just had more TIME!
April 9, 2014
Spring Cleaning Sale!
www.jewelryaccord.etsy.com2 great Sales! Don't miss out! Expires Saturday April 12th. Happy Spring!!
www.loreleieurtojewelry.comApril 7, 2014
Completely Smitten
I've always loved the look of bead weaving designs but have never had the patience to learn the technique. I gotta tell ya, I love the way these bracelets turned out today. I used the new seed beads that I got from Twisted Sistah Beads and Fiber- they are funky little drop shapes, and worked perfectly to weave with this bicycle chain.
If you like the feel of bead weaving, with a little extra weight from the chain/ artisan made findings, these bracelets will be perfect for you! They are all 7.25 inches long.
The far left, is a gold/green iridescent seed bead, and I used a great handmade bronze toggle from Starry Road Studio, and some filigree leaves from Vintaj Brass Co.
The middle is pewter chain, teal picasso seed beads, and a bee/flower pewter clasp from Green Girl Studios.
And then the far right, is pewter chain with pewter color seed beads, a pewter toggle button from Mamacita Beadworks, and I made the steel wire toggle, and I used a Mykonos dragonfly charm from Stinky Dog Beads.
They are listed here, on etsy.
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