by Barbara | Dec 8, 2018 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Earrings, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Sterling Silver, Tutorials
If you’ve been anxiously waiting, I can now tell you that the “Geometric Oval Component” Drop Earrings beading kitand tutorialare now listed in my Etsy shop! I love both colourways equally. The Subtle Tones colourway (shown at the left in the...
by Barbara | Dec 7, 2018 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Earrings, Handmade, Inspiration, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Tutorials
The tutorial is written and I’m testing it by making a second pair of earrings. To contrast the vivid brights colourway of the first pair of earrings, I’m working with a subtle colourway of opaque purple, silver-lined lime yellow, teal, wine, and orange and brilliant...
by Barbara | Dec 3, 2018 | Art Jewelry, Art Supplies, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Earrings, Embellishments, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
I don’t know about you, but at this time of the year I really don’t have time to devote to projects that require weeks to complete, especially if some of the projects are destined to become gifts. I’ve been a huge proponent of beaded earrings not only because I love...
by Barbara | Nov 12, 2018 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Bracelets, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns
I’ve recently started designing a new beading project, but it has been very slow-going for me while my left hand is on the mend and stiffness in my right hand is hindering my activity as well (glovelettes are a god-send for achy joints!). On the bright side, I...
by Barbara | Oct 18, 2018 | An Aside, Art Jewelry, Art Supplies, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Earrings, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, One-of-a-Kind, Sterling Silver, Techniques, Tutorials
With all the trials and tribulations of this past week, it has taken longer than I hoped to finish my latest design, but I’m pleased to announce that my “Geometric Square Diamond and Isosceles Triangle Components” Drop Earrings tutorial and beading...
by Barbara | Sep 30, 2018 | Art Jewelry, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Bracelets, Components, Delica beads, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
This is such a fun way to play with color and imagine the design possibilities! Geometric beaded link components can be used so many ways…small links for earrings, larger links interlocked in chain-like fashion for statement necklaces and bracelets, or even a...
by Barbara | Sep 23, 2018 | Art Jewelry, Beaded Beads, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Tutorials, Uncategorized
Now that I’m caught up with replenishing beading kits I once again have time to bead! Presently, I’m experimenting with Geometric beaded link components that I’ve so far worked in oval, rectangular, and square shapes. They are surprisingly firm and will definitely not...
by Barbara | Sep 16, 2018 | Art Jewelry, Art Supplies, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Earrings, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads, Techniques, Tutorials
Still at it…replenishing more beading kits. Now it’s time to assemble the“Geometric Warped Square Arrow Drop Earrings and Variations” kit.What you see above are the Blue and Yellow Opal Variation kits. I love all three warped square designs equally and wear...
by Barbara | Sep 13, 2018 | Art Jewelry, Art Supplies, Art to Wear, Beading, Beads and Materials, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Tutorials
I’ve been having fun exploring different geometric shapes this past week, but it’s time to put beads, needle and thread aside and get down to the business of replenishing beading kits. I’ve run low and am now busy weighing, measuring, and spooning beads into...
by Barbara | Sep 6, 2018 | Art Jewelry, Art to Wear, Beaded Beads, Beading, Beads and Materials, Components, Delica beads, Designer Patterns, Earrings, Handmade, Inspiration, Jewelry kits, Materials and Supplies, One-of-a-Kind, Seed Beads
For several months, I’ve been beading geometric triangles, flat squares, warped squares, and pentagons. Now I’m eager to explore other shapes…diamonds, ovals, hexagons, and more! Exploration is vital for discovery and growth. Be it is color, shape,...
