Bead Crochet Sample Necklace

 I designed this pattern and thought I would just love it.  I do love the pattern, however the colors are wrong.  The dark red is off and the yellow is non-existent.  It is going to be a necklace of color experiments.  On to the next section.

Wearing Bead Crochet

Above the bead crochet rope is doubled around the neck and magnetic closure is worn on the side.

Above it is looped through itself in the back.

Crystal Tomato Cage Tree

 My generous friend gave me these crystals because I had an idea to make simple holiday tree of just crystals hanging from a tomato cage.  I see that I need to add one or two more rows of wire to fill it in more.  Then maybe some type of light or large candle for the inside.  It will make an unusual centerpiece.

Magnetic Focal

 An elegant magnetic clasp from Ezel Findings (click HERE) becomes the focal point of this simple bead crochet necklace.  I used size 8/0 Japanese glass seed beads in a 6 around pattern.

Wearing Bead Crochet

 All knotted up.  Magnetic closures on two bead crochet necklaces.  One necklace knotted makes a bracelet, two knotted makes a statement.

Wearing Bead Crochet

 Using a Twister Clasp to combine the two woven ropes.

Wearing Bead Crochet

 Doubled bead crochet rope.

Polymer Clay Face Cane

 In one of my bead embroidery classes, it was suggested that having a cabochon already glued on some bead backing would save time in the beginning of the class.  They were anxious to get started and no one wanted to wait for the glue to set.

That old face cane where I really messed up the nose area, came in handy.  It was so much fun to see what each bead artist did with the little faces.

Polymer, Beads & Sequins…Oh My!

Polymer clay cabochon and bead embroidery.

I had fun making a bunch of scrap polymer cabochons.  I have enough to hold me for a while.

Blogging Again

Over a month since my last post!  How quickly time goes by!  I have been teaching, painting, crocheting, beading, shopping, boating and best of all….spending time with family!  Our son got married on the 15th!  It was so beautiful.  I didn't want the day to end.  Now that things are getting back to normal (is there such a thing?),  I'm back in the studio creating messes; hopefully posting a little more frequently.