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Tag Archives: swarovski
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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Nuit d’été
When Artbeads asked me to make a project for their Summertime gallery, I chose nice bright summery colors… then when I started beading, it turned into a summer’s night! Nuit d’été (Summer Night) is its name: I used a Bermuda … Continue reading
Work in Progress
Here’s what is on my work table right now. Herringbone and Swarovski… what more could a girl want?
Tagged creative ideas, crystals, herringbone, necklace, swarovski
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Triptych
When Artbeads contacted me about participating in the Spring Blogging for Beaders, I chose gorgeous blue zircon Swarovski settings to create my Coronet set. At the same time, I received lots of 3mm Swarovski pearls in four different colors. I … Continue reading
New Photos
Purple Coronet Earrings (for sale here): I also made a ring to match my Coronet set: … and finished the two new colorways for my Shooting Star Bracelet: I’ve submitted both of these designs to beading magazines, so keep your … Continue reading
Coronet Bracelet and Earrings
Well, another tax day has come and gone and I feel as if I’ve barely survived. As reward for my hard work this tax season, I took the entire day off today. Little if anything useful being done, with the … Continue reading
New Design – Starry Night Bracelet
This bracelet came about from some experimenting I was doing with tubular netting. It’s made with magatama drops, 14/o and Toho hex beads, and a Swarovski button for the clasp.
Tagged bracelet, netting, swarovski
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Birthday Fun
Well, I finally got to give Mary Jo her birthday present… and can post it here now! Didn’t want to spoil the surprise! The bracelet is made with magatama drop beads, 8/o and 14/o seed beads, and Toho hex beads. … Continue reading
Tagged bracelet, netting, swarovski
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Vertigo Earrings Pattern Available
Finally got the pattern posted for sale on my website: http://beadingbutterfly.com/VertigoEarringsPattern.aspx
Sahara Bracelet
This is the third of the projects I made at the Robbinsville retreat this weekend. Swarovski crystals in two colors paired with bronze pearls and burnt red-orange seed beads are an oasis of color! I’ve had the Czech button for … Continue reading
