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Claddagh Reversible Tila & Peanut Bracelet
I made these bracelets a while ago, but I was waiting to see if the tutorial would be picked up by Beadwork. They declined, but that means that I can show them off now – plus, the tutorial is now … Continue reading
Posted in Patterns & Tutorials
Tagged bracelet, farfalle, pattern, peanut, seed beads, tila, tutorial
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New Patterns Available
I’ve added three new patterns to my website: Nuthin’ but Net Bracelet Tutorial Happy beading!
Posted in Patterns & Tutorials
Tagged beaded beads, bracelet, crystals, necklace, netting, pearls, pendant, seed beads, tutorials
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More Pyramids
I have made three new color variations of my Concave Pyramid Earrings. Blue: Purple:and Sand:This last variation is also the colorway I am using in a necklace called Sands of Egypt. It will feature some pyramids, of course!
Tagged creative ideas, crystals, earrings, necklace, peyote, seed beads, triangle
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Concave Pyramids
I finished the first pair of earrings. They turned out really cute. I wish I could get a good photo of them, but being pyramidal (yes, that really is a word!) makes it difficult. I’m working on a second pair … Continue reading
Tagged earrings, seed beads
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Pyramids and Stars
I was playing around at the Bead-a-Lot yesterday and figured out how to make a pyramid shape WITHOUT having to do components and then connect them together. Yay! Those of you in the know understand how much I HATE components. … Continue reading
Tagged bracelet, creative ideas, crystals, earrings, peyote, seed beads, selling, triangle, triangle netting
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Lunar Eclipse
I finished a new necklace this week. The main component is the gorgeous stone donut hanging from a butterfly bail. The rope is a filled net with twisted herringbone on the ends: The bail is removable, so I can wear … Continue reading
Posted in Patterns & Tutorials
Tagged crystals, herringbone, necklace, netting, pendant, peyote, peyote stitch, seed beads, spiral herringbone, tutorials
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New Teaching Gig
This past weekend, I went to Forest City, NC to meet Kelly, from Off The Beaded Path. She and I talked (and drooled over beads) for a couple of hours and she asked me to teach two classes at her … Continue reading
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Tagged creative ideas, crystals, netting, pearls, seed beads, tutorials
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Limeade on the Rocks with a Twist
I came home from the retreat on Sunday evening and planned on posting photos that night or yesterday, but it just didn’t happen. This bracelet is from Jamie Cloud Eakin’s “Bugle Bead Bonanza” and is called Limeade on the Rocks … Continue reading
Tagged bracelet, bugle beads, creative ideas, crystals, seed beads, swarovski
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Faerietale Earrings Tutorial
I finished the second colorway and the pattern for my Faerietale Earrings. Both pairs of earrings (or custom colors) are available in my ArtFire shop and the pattern is available both there and in my Etsy shop.
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Tagged crystals, earrings, pearls, seed beads, triangle netting, tutorials
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FREE Twisted Herringbone Bangle Tutorial
Finally finished! The FREE tutorial for a seamless twisted herringbone bangle is finally posted on my website here. As a thank you to me, please post a link to my website on your blog, Facebook page, Twitter account, etc. Happy … Continue reading
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Tagged herringbone, seed beads, spiral herringbone, tutorials
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