by Barbara | May 30, 2013 | Art to Wear, Components, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, Metal Clay, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Techniques
If it’s embellishment with faux seashells you desire, look no further. I’ve listed five collections of the bronze seashells in my Etsy shop. You can use them in all manner of creations. They are multipurpose…lovely as end caps on a strung piece or...
by Barbara | May 29, 2013 | An Aside, Art to Wear, Beads and Materials, Components, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Techniques
The tag said “On Sale” and the mirror was marked down significantly. I found it at a craft store about fifteen years ago. Originally it had a boring white frame, but I thought it had possibilities. I started by painting the frame and sawing and carving...
by Barbara | May 27, 2013 | Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tutorials
Here’s another idea for creating more fun wearables.If you read the blog I posted last week, you know about the “Creative Components Wrap” (the pattern and beading kit can be found in my Etsy shop) and these earrings are derived from ideas in that...
by Barbara | May 25, 2013 | An Aside, Beading, Beads and Materials, One-of-a-Kind
I’ve found the perfect storage for my tubes of Delica beads. Stored upside down with the colors visible through the bottoms of the tubes, I can easily select the colors I want and it’s also easy to see which colors are running low and need to be...
by Barbara | May 23, 2013 | Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Handmade, Inspiration, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Resin, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tutorials
I haven’t really had an entire day to bead in the past three weeks! With the arrival of warmer weather, many chores have demanded my time so I haven’t yet been able to delve into the Rick-Rack cuff project that has been floating around in my head – I...
by Barbara | May 22, 2013 | Art to Wear, Beads and Materials, Components, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind, Polymer Clay, Techniques
It can come from anywhere. This robin’s nest, perched on a stone pillar outside our garage, contains five beautiful blue eggs. Mama Robin has been tending to her nest and I was lucky to capture this photo while she was stretching her wings. It’s easy to be...
by Barbara | May 19, 2013 | Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, Metal Clay, Mixed Media, One-of-a-Kind
Beaded Beads are all I’ve had time to make these past few weeks. I’ve been so busy doing outdoor chores that I haven’t been able to start the ZigZag cuff I’ve had in mind, or any other complicated project. I needed to bead something that would...
by Barbara | May 17, 2013 | An Aside, Beading, One-of-a-Kind
As much as I’d like to be beading, the garden is calling me. I’ve finally planted my herbs and they are very happy to be free to stretch and grow. It’s amazing how they seem to double in size overnight when they are no longer confined to pots!...
by Barbara | May 14, 2013 | Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Tutorials
Memory wire is made of steel. The beauty of memory wire is its flexibility and ability to return to its original shape. It comes in several sizes: ring, small bracelet (1.75″), bracelet 2.25″), and necklace. I do wish it came in a 2″ size as well...
by Barbara | May 11, 2013 | An Aside, Beading, Beads and Materials, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind
The time bandits are stealing the hours I usually spend beading! It started a few days ago when the weather was gorgeous and approaching 80 degrees. My herb garden started calling to me and of course, I got in the car and drove to Murphy’s Gardens where I picked...
