Bead Soup Blog Party - Bead Hoarders Edition
Once again, the wonderful Lori Anderson created a bead swap and blog/pinterest party.This time around, Lori asked that we send hoarded beads to our partners -- the ones we kept around year after year,...
View ArticleZiggy cuff
My latest contemporary geometric beadwork project is this bracelet, designed by Heather Collin. I love that Heather uses two different sizes of rick rack in this bracelet.When I work from a tutorial,...
View ArticleJust a few more beaded beads
I wanted to show you the last of the beaded beads I made using Cindy Holsclaw's patterns.First up is the Tila Garden Pendant. I really like the way this bead uses tila beads to make little walls...
View ArticleMore beaded beads and charms
In my last post, I mentioned that I have been working on more patterns from Cindy Holsclaw. I am almost up to my ears in beads and charms. I think my favorite bead is the supernova pendant.As I was...
View ArticleClasses with Cindy Holsclaw
A month or so ago, Cindy Holsclaw posted on Facebook that, thanks to the Kansas City Bead Society, she would be teaching several classes in Kansas City. It took all of 5 minutes for me to clear the...
View ArticleAnd even more chain maille
I'm going to have to think of a better post title for here on out. "Even more more chain maille" doesn't have a good ring to it.The items I have to show you today are all tutorials from Brilliant...
View ArticleMore Chain Maille
I was proud of myself for making the following kitsune bracelets by Amy Leggett.It's one of the only weaves that I didn't have a tutorial for. I had to do a bit of "trial and error."I really like the...
View ArticleWhat else have I been up to?
As I mentioned in my last post, I've been doing quite a bit of chain maille. I'm going to split the projects up into a few posts, just so this one doesn't become a monster post.There is no way I will...
View ArticleWhat have I been up to?
It seems I've taken a bit of a break from my blog. I guess it's one of those things. Life gets in the way, pictures seem like a bit of a chore instead of something fun.It's been about a year and a...
View ArticleHandmade Ornament Swap
Wow, I can't believe it's been a year since I last posted. I've been busy and have been making things, but I guess photos and posting really got away from me.Hopefully, I'll get the energy over...
View ArticleA Brand New Year
My husband and I were talking to the kiddo last night about the "new year" and the symbolism behind it. Many people look to the new year as a fresh start and resolve to do many things in the coming...
View Article2014 Holiday Ornament Swap and Blog Hop
Wow! I can't believe it's been four months since I've posted. I'll give you a run down on what's been going on at a later time, though. Today, it's all about the holiday ornament swap!The ornament...
View ArticlePretty Palettes August Reveal
In November of last year, Erin Prais-Hintz started a Pretty Palettes color challenge on the Halcraft blog.Each month, Erin picks a set of beads that coordinate with a color palette and invites her...
View ArticleA very chain maille birthday
It seems my birthday was all about chain maille. My parents gave me a very nice wubbers flat nose pliers which came in handy when my husband surprised me with a kit for Blue Buddha's Chunky Cuff...
View ArticleHalcraft Pretty Palettes
In November of last year, Erin Prais-Hintz started a Pretty Palettes color challenge on the Halcraft blog.Each month, Erin picks a set of beads that coordinate with a color palette and invites her...
View ArticleSunburst pendants
A few months ago, Paula from Flutterby Kisses created a chain maille pendant that mimics wirework.After much begging (and not just from me), she created a tutorial for her Sunburst Pendant and it has...
View ArticleIn love with Cylon (not the one you think, though)
My mom asked me to create a watch band using a watch face that she liked.I looked at different weaves and settled on the cylon weave.This is a mini version of cylon, using smaller rings. And I do mean...
View ArticleAnother Michaels Challenge!
I was so excited to see Heather Powers and Lorelei Eurto were hosting another Michaels challenge.Heather picked out the beadss using this as her inspiration.The colors in the paisley fabric are so...
View ArticlePinwheels
Recently, I've been playing around with Cindy Holsclaw's Double Pinwheel Beaded Beads.These guys are so cute and bead up in a snap.Cindy gives directions for five different sizes, which is great for...
View ArticleConway Beads
One of the things I love about Gwen Fisher is the way she uses beads to create complicated mathematical shapes. Her Conway Beaded Bead is a perfect example.The tutorial is aimed toward experienced...
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