And set up my tray.
What could I be making?
Monday, March 15, 2010
On to the next project.
I pulled out some size 15 seed beads.
And set up my tray.
What could I be making?
And set up my tray.What could I be making?
Friday, March 12, 2010
A purchase.
I bought this Wildflower Necklace from Nova of Sweden.
I love the little flower in the Chinese Picture Jasper. Do you see it?
I love the little flower in the Chinese Picture Jasper. Do you see it?
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Warmer weather.
We've had some warmer temperatures around here lately. The snow piles are melting.
Time to break out the chalk and draw some roads.
Time to break out the chalk and draw some roads.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Papercutting.
I have wanted to try papercutting for some time. It seems like it could be a relaxing way to spend an evening and I think N would be happy to keep me supplied in artwork to cut out.
I bought some papercut patterns from Elsa Mora and they were a great learning tool.
I find that I am gripping the cutter too hard and my hand gets sore. I also hold my breath! I have three more patterns left to cut out. I need to work on breathing and being relaxed next time.
I bought some papercut patterns from Elsa Mora and they were a great learning tool.I find that I am gripping the cutter too hard and my hand gets sore. I also hold my breath! I have three more patterns left to cut out. I need to work on breathing and being relaxed next time.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Cherry Blossom Bracelet.
I have finished the Cherry Blossom Bracelet kit by Laura McCabe! I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
There are three flowers and a lot of fringe. The crystals on the fringe provide some added sparkle - always a good thing in my book.
Because I made the band longer than I needed to, I had to adjust the placement of the embellishment so that it's slightly off-center. On my wrist, it is centered.
I think the cherry blossoms would make cute earrings.
I decided to freeform the placement of the flowers and fringe instead of following the placement on the instructions exactly. I also changed up the layout of the flowers. The instructions called for the green-ish flower to be between the other two.
My flowers and fringe are also placed more tightly together than in the instructions. I like the look of them bunched up rather than spaced apart, especially when the bracelet is on the wrist. The kit for this bracelet was the mustard colorway. When last I looked, I didn't see this colorway on the Beads East site. I purchased it at Bead & Button last year.
Now I have to decide what to work on next. Another Laura McCabe kit? I have a few more waiting in the wings.
There are three flowers and a lot of fringe. The crystals on the fringe provide some added sparkle - always a good thing in my book.Because I made the band longer than I needed to, I had to adjust the placement of the embellishment so that it's slightly off-center. On my wrist, it is centered.
I think the cherry blossoms would make cute earrings.
I decided to freeform the placement of the flowers and fringe instead of following the placement on the instructions exactly. I also changed up the layout of the flowers. The instructions called for the green-ish flower to be between the other two.My flowers and fringe are also placed more tightly together than in the instructions. I like the look of them bunched up rather than spaced apart, especially when the bracelet is on the wrist. The kit for this bracelet was the mustard colorway. When last I looked, I didn't see this colorway on the Beads East site. I purchased it at Bead & Button last year.Now I have to decide what to work on next. Another Laura McCabe kit? I have a few more waiting in the wings.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Moving on to embellishing.
Looking back over the blog, I see that I planned to start embellishing this bracelet back in September! It's time to finish this project.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Free Laura McCabe patterns.
You are probably aware of my love for many of the designs by Laura McCabe. I still have several of her kits waiting in the wings to be worked up. The flowers from my last post are part of the Cherry Blossom Bracelet kit.
Her instructions are always fantastic. If you'd like to see for yourself, her redesigned website includes many free patterns, such as this Amethyst Crystal Pendant.
For two years I've been planning to make this bracelet around the holidays.
The site also features some pieces available for sale. I like to look at them for eye candy and inspiration.
Happy beading!
Her instructions are always fantastic. If you'd like to see for yourself, her redesigned website includes many free patterns, such as this Amethyst Crystal Pendant.
For two years I've been planning to make this bracelet around the holidays.The site also features some pieces available for sale. I like to look at them for eye candy and inspiration.Happy beading!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Blossoms.
I picked up my beading needles over the weekend and did some more work on the bracelet that's been on my bead tray for a while now.
Pretty little blossoms make me think of spring. If only the view outside did, too.
Pretty little blossoms make me think of spring. If only the view outside did, too.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Soldering.
My mom came over one day and we soldered away the afternoon. It was fun to try something new. This piece is too large for a pendant, so it will be a small wall hanging. On the bottom I attached some beads that had already been wired together into a little doodad; I'm not sure if I like it on this or not.
Mark's birthday was on Monday and luckily we celebrated over the weekend because we spent Monday at the doctor's office. He had developed a cellulitis infection in his foot. I must admit, I panicked a little bit when he got up that morning with a swollen foot and a long red line leading from his toe to the top of his foot. Thankfully it seems to be responding to the antibiotics and this morning his foot was finally back down to its normal size.
We hadn't planned on doing much for Valentine's Day, but I decided to make dinner reservations for us. I think we need a date night after this long week.
♥
Mark's birthday was on Monday and luckily we celebrated over the weekend because we spent Monday at the doctor's office. He had developed a cellulitis infection in his foot. I must admit, I panicked a little bit when he got up that morning with a swollen foot and a long red line leading from his toe to the top of his foot. Thankfully it seems to be responding to the antibiotics and this morning his foot was finally back down to its normal size.We hadn't planned on doing much for Valentine's Day, but I decided to make dinner reservations for us. I think we need a date night after this long week.
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