I have been VERY busy beading!

FIRST OFF!

I found a bead store going out of business! 
Whooops! 

 Big mistake. 

 I put off going until the last day it was open....

my hubby told me to take my credit card....

BIGGER MISTAKE!

(When hubby okays it and even gives me the credit card, ya' know

I am NOT going to come home empty handed!)

Okay, I know I have gone pink nuts! 

I found this beautiful antique rose metallic galvanized bead. 

 (I can not show or tell you how lovely this bead is.) 

It is SOOOOO Victorian and so ME! 

This necklace is done with a right angle weave with four size 11's/three rows wide and

a tiny size 15 light gold bead in between each bead. 

Pearls just had to be added! 

It just fell together just like it was always "supposed to be made" into something this beautiful.

NEXT

Actually this bracelet was the first thing I made. 

I started with a metal ear ring and added pearls with the size 15 tiny gold bead. 

The "flower" just needed more punch so I began to add leaves from a rosey gold delica. 

You can see the larger veins that I made with tiny gold beads but I actually added veins with several darker shades when I originally made the leaves but they just did not show up as good as I would like.  So I topped it off with the size 15 lighter bead.  I then added pearls and Swarvoski crystals to the center of the bracelet, then added another four rows to complete the base form. 

What do you think?  It is so very comfortable and unique.

NEXT

Again I used the same beautiful pink galvanized beads!  This bracelet is made with a larger  twisted "bugle" bead and accented with the

pink bead on the sides and a peyote in the center. 

Then I began to add a variety of sizes, shapes and colors of pearls and crystals

until I was satisfied with the shape of the "flower" cluster. 

LASTLY!

I told you I had been busy beading!

One more piece to show you.....

For quite a while, I have had this pin bar that wanted my attention.

(I am a jewelry collector of sorts...lol) 

The pin has a lovely tiny china rose in the center. 

From the center bar I hung this gentle cameo.  I did a bead embroidery around the cameo. 

Did you notice that the side with the curtain is a different color and

texture of bead than the right hand side?  

I used a stunning stone like multi colored pink finish bead for the right side and a

soft matte rose on the left where the curtain hangs. 

Now I have a broach to wear or sell that is unique and very pretty/feminine.

(This is the only piece I have made recently that I did not use that galvanized pink. ....)

Well, that is it for now. 

I'm tired so I am headed for bed.

Tomorrow I will try to get a post to you about the Easter Basket Swap that I participated in.

Blessings to all,

Sharon

Beaders Block Undone!

My lovely daughter, Melissa, has been so concerned about my beaders block that she has come over for three days in a row trying to get me back to where I was, enjoying beading. She had figured out a new stitch and was so excited about it that I just had to pick up my beads once again. This is what we created!!! It is an easy quick bracelet so I made a copper one, a blue pearl one, & a rust with blue accents. I am going to work on a necklace, using this same stitch.

Today is my beading/prayer day and I will make good use of all of the minutes on this gorgeous sunny day in Georgia. I will write more later IF I get done what I am planning. Have a sunny day, where ever you are...Sharon

Royal Amethysts and Stones

I feel like I am cheating when I enjoy making something so much. These two necklaces were fun to create because the are similar but one is done in all black accents and the other is done in golden amber's with pearlized cut beads in between. They are both approximately 20 inches long and set on the neck so softly. Don't you love the filigree metal piece/findings that hold the stone?
This "Royal Amethyst Collar" was very time consuming but I love the feminine look. It really sparkles when the light hits it. It is done in purples, lavenders, and a touch of light golden lilac. I had purchased the drops quite a long time ago and just had not found the right pieces to grace their beauty. As I was sorting through all of my treasures I thought they "may" match! They match perfectly and complete the dainty look.

Purple Passions & Mauve Splendor

This is the set that I wrote about in my last blog. It is absolutely beautiful in purples and dark greens. The pictures are not a good reflection of the quality that this choker actually is. I am going to experiment with different lighting and even possibly making a soft box so that I can get truer colors. The crystals are two different colors that pick up the purple leaves. I wish you could see it up close.

This is another bracelet that I made this week of the herringbone weave where I added 6 Swarvoski Crystals in the center and three on each side. The picture is not a true color. It is actually a mauve with gold tones and the center crystals are an amber. It turned out so very nice and once I get my Etsy Store set up I will let you know where you can purchase any of my jewelry. In the mean time you can email me at saf47@yahoo.com and I can let you know if any product is still available or you can order the same style in the colors of your choice. I am always so surprised at how different the pieces are when they are designed with a variety of colors. Be sure to check back on my previous blogs to see some of the others I have created and are still looking for a great home!!! Thanks a bunch! Sharon

Bugle Lariats

I wanted to show you the latest project! BJ came over last week to my home and this is one of the classes that she taught us. The first Lariat is from her original pattern and the second pictures are from an earring I purchased at the Kidney Foundation. I thought it made up really well and hope that someone else loves it! I am to go to the "Shopping Extravaganza" that Melissa has arranged this Wednesday evening in Cummings. Please pray that I will sell some of my jewelry. We sure need it. Number one I can only wear so much jewelry and number two Christmas is just around the corner and things are really close for us.
I had a lot of problems sleeping last night so my sweet hubby let me sleep in which meant that I missed church today. I hate that but I would probably have gone to sleep anyway.

Working Wounded

Just a couple more bracelets that I loved making. It seems so very long since I was able to bead. As soon as next Saturday is over we will tear it down and try to get the house back to a usable state then I am going into my art room and make something wonderful (I hope).

( I sold th peyote bracelet with the flower in the center at the open house) At the open house had gotten an order for 3 of my cigar boxes done in HOT PINK! One of my lovely neighbors came and told me that she has an all white tree with hot pink decorations and wanted some packages for under the tree. (It so matched her personality! Fun and a little crazy, in a sweet way.) So Sunday evening I got started cutting and pasting in the beginning stages. I was busy working away and got my finger in the way of the xacto knife and proceeded to remove a large portion of the side of my index finger. Ouch! is not exactly a good description. So I am hampered by what one can do minus the use of one finger. But my hubby bandaged it up and I am working again. I will get some pictures of the hot pink creations and try to post them. We were so pleased with the turn out on Saturday and pray that this Saturday will be as successful. (Not alot of money brought in but I so enjoyed everyone coming to my home and getting to know some of my neighbors was great!)

I have told you several times about one of my favorite blogs; The Feathered Nest.blogspot. com well I found another favorite "The Quill House.blogspot.com" She writes such lovely thoughts and reminds me to be thankful for the little things in life that so often pass us by without a thought. Please check her out! What a blessing she has been to me! I still do not know how to redo my blog so that I can post my favorites, etc. But someday the Lord will bring someone who is "BLOG" wise and I will update my attempt at blogland.

Here is the work I have been doing all week! This cuff pictured is of three antique buttons that I wanted to keep but they were just laying around in a jar so this is a perfect way to have them out and it was alot of fun to do too.

Wow! Another week gone by! I have been busy beading, as usual, but I have gotten two embroidery braclets and a pendant done, so I thought I would share the results with you. The pendant is from my gold flatware so I am minus a few salad forks now! It was alot of fun doing them but hours and hours of work!

The bottom one is closed with a button and fits the wrist beautifully. The first one I did was in Gold and the second one I made one in silver. The silver one is offset with three buttons and it balances of the wrist plus I closed it with a pretty silver flowered button. All of the cuffs are lined

with leathers and a beaded stitch to hold it secure.

I made this pearl and swarvoski cystal bracelet using a brick stitch that I twisted in the middle and closed with an antique button. What do you think? Maybe it could be worn on a wedding day or even for a prom or dressy dress such as Mother of the bride.