Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Cluster Earrings




Thanks to Jo for her wonderful tutorial on how to make these stunning earrings. Jo is a friend of mine from the wonderful group the BeadHive in which I belong and help moderate. I loved making these earrings so much I couldn't wait to explore other colour combinations. They were designed using clusters of sparkling swarovski crystals and accented with sterling silver Bali beads.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Having some fun with clay!

Here are my very first attempts at hand modeling clay into "food" beads! Some pretty sparkling pink frosted cupcakes with yummy chocolate cake. Some sushi beads complete with rice, salmon and cucumber. Last but not least some green olives complete with some red pimento. These were really fun to make and I can't wait to experiment with more! Hungry Yet? :)

Friday, April 11, 2008

Friday Night Blues

Well it's Friday night. Nothing to do as it is storming heavily outside. One thing comes to mind for a night like this, maybe some bead making! That will help lift my spirits. There's nothing else I'd rather be doing on a night like this :)

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Just In Time For Spring

Spring blossoming earrings. So cute and perfect for spring. Hand wire wrapped in sterling silver. Frosted shades of glass floral beads and sparkling Swarovski Crystals. So pretty!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10322988

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10323029
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10311707

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Paradise Island Bracelet

I was playing around with my beads today and was inspired to create this beautiful bracelet titled Paradise Island. The gorgeous lampwork beads were created by glass artists Dhea & Russ Powers. Accented with sparkling Swarovksi crystals and all sterling silver.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10648887

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Dhea Powers Design

This stunning bracelet was created by Dhea Powers using a set of my green sugar beads. Please be sure to check out Dhea's other gorgeous creations as well as her amazing assortment of beads in her ebay store Javabead

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Polymer Clay Decal Beads


These beads were created using tiny nail decals from my favorite department store. They were a lot of fun to make. Can't wait to experiment with more! Claying is so much fun :)

Polymer Clay Glitter Beads

I also decided to give it a go and experiment with sparkles and clay. These turned out so bright and with so much sparkle. Lots of mess but they sure are pretty!

Polymer Clay Sugar Beads

I was inspired by my friend Heather to come up with these lovely sugar beads. I love working with polymer there are so many possibilities with clay. Experimenting with clay and tiny glass micro beads left me with these beauties.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9364670