New Jewelry!

 A little series of affordable "Boho" bracelets and earrings

 It's all about clearing our the hoard of beads!

 I'll have lots to choose from :)

Later I'll make some necklaces, too!

Finally---May's Button!

May is supposed to be emerald, but I took some artistic liberties and used the colors of green that I had on hand.  Also, this one is a bit smaller...measuring in at about an inch.  Also in the spirit of using what I have on hand :)  I'll use the smaller (cuter) ones for the remainder of the year, and I will also be making them as buttons instead of a brooch.  Still want to wear yours when you win?  A safety pin is all you need!  


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I will give you a bit of extra time this month since I am so late with posting!  Check back to see if I draw your name!


Emeralds:


There are many myths associated with the emerald. The stone was once believed to prevent epilepsy, stop bleeding, cure dysentery and fever, and protect the wearer from panic. Its magnificent green color was said to rest and relieve the eye. To the ancient Romans, emeralds were dedicated to the goddess Venus because the green emerald symbolized the reproductive forces of nature. Early Christians saw it as a symbol of the resurrection of Christ. In the Middle Ages, emeralds were believed to hold the power to foretell the future.

Come see me!

Today I'll be at Michael's in the Pine Lake area signing up lovely people for classes!  Come see what you can learn from me.....or just come see me:)  I'll be in the jewelry department!!! Saturday, 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

We interrupt the beads....

 for some bracelets!  "Shamballa" style!

 All the rage these days....

 Made with my beads and Hobby Lobby cording.

 I might just take the grey one for myself :)

Here's a link to the tutorial:  Shamballa Bracelets

And even more....

 beads!  Purple and Zebra Stripes.

 Just so you don't think I do nothing but make beads....Here's some square shapes I've been playing with.  Just making and having fun right now with no idea where it will go.

Yep...you guessed it!

More beads!!!

Even More Beads!

 Bored with these yet?  I'm not quite :)

But I did make these raku discs, along with some other lovelies just for you!

Check out the Etsy shop later today to grab them up for yourself!

More Bead Sets!

 I have to admit....

 I am having a good time making all these sets!

Haven't made this many bead sets at once in a long time!  Don't worry....I'll make some extras for you all to buy at the next show!!

Finished it!

 My version of the Kate McKinnon bracelet.

 Hard to get a good picture, though.  And more beads for my class at the Sheldon Art Gallery:

 I like these cubes a lot.  I need to make more.  In different colors.

 These grey ones are nice too:

Apparently...

my blog is quite popular in Russia.  Who knew? 

http://www.salon-bisera.ru/patterns/braslet-iz-bisera

Scroll down a bit on the page to see....

Well, I have been busy...

making beads for the class at the Sheldon Art Gallery. 

 I also have a couple of bracelets finished.....

 but I'll save those for tomorrow.

I'm teaching!

A basic stringing class at the Sheldon:)  Been making lots of bracelet beads in sets.....these are a few of my favorites from this week so far:

 They should have info up soon.  I'll post a link when it's ready to go!

Fresh from the kiln:

Dijon and turquoise. I created these beads with the intent of making a necklace.

But when I see them all layed out

for some reason they remind me of "Little Shop Of Horrors".....

You remember that movie, right? The giant man-eating plant and her babies?

Now that that visual is stuck in your head, I'll leave you.

New COLORS!

from left to right: fern, blue yonder, gold mist, sprout, mouse. I am getting them onto Etsy today.......very slowly.......