I haven't been doing a lot of jewelry making lately. But I've been doing some planning! I bought this pendant in a moment of weakness from White Clover Kiln. I want to make it into a necklace similar to the orange flower one that I did before. Instead of launching right into it, I sketched it out first. I think I'm going to go with the Autumn Chirp palette for inspiration for the beads on the chain. I'm definitely making bracelets out of the red poppy beads I bought at Beadfest. I found a ...
Stupid beading tricks: blue bracelet
Another of my dorking-at-the-bead-table creations. It's pretty, if a bit heavy. I have no plans for it at the moment. Maybe it'll go toward stock for the someday-store. ...
Stupid Beading Tricks: Rose bracelet
I'm still working on knotting, and getting MUCH better if I say so myself! This is a straight-up braclet knotted with gray waxed Irish Linen Thread. The pinks just jumped out at my from my bead boxes. I gave this to coworker J because she's such a fan of everything I make. Happy Monday! It's going to be a great week! ...
Stupid beading tricks: Hooty hoo
Anyone who knows anyone who has a Pinterest board knows that Radiant Orchid has been chosen as the color of 2014. This means 2 things: 1) No stores have one piece of clothing in that color, because retail buyers order their clothing 9 months to a year out. I also know this because I tried to buy Mom some radiant orchid pieces for spring and there was nothing. We're all still living in an emerald (2013 color) and tangerine (2012 color) world. 2) None of my beads are even close to radiant ...