tammie's jewellery:: "My beading started with this bee that I made in the states with my relative, Cierra and Daniel about 8 years ago.
Now they are teenager.
Wow, time goes fly eh. "
hehe time goes by WAY too fast. This is a cute project for little hands. Sorry, I couldn't seem to copy the picture.
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Felicity 8-)
Monday, February 27, 2006
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Bead Feebs: More Double Diamonds
Bead Feebs: More Double Diamonds: "I have been beading lately, I just haven't remembered to take pictures or upload them. I did these two chokers and I lovelovelove the purple one."
My daughter would love the purple one too!
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Felicity 8-)
*Insert philosophical life metaphor here* - Beaded purse
*Insert philosophical life metaphor here* - Beaded purse: "After a very intense and vigorous beading session, I finished my meditation beaded bag.
It's by far the largest beaded purse I've ever made. The base row is 35 beads. Back in the day, I believe I usually did 20 or so....just about enough to fit a quarter. This one is....HUGE by comparison."
What a great design, it's amazing how creative people can be with beads.
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Felicity 8-)
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
The Basics Of Macrame by Carolyne McCourtie
Hi everyone!
I've always liked macrame, and really enjoyed this article. And we won't get into a discussion about how to pronounce it!!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
The Basics of Macramé
There are some simple Macramé basics that you’ll need to know to get you started. The more confident that you are about the process of Macramé the more fun you’ll have as you complete one project after another.
Calculating how much cording to use:
You’ll need to calculate how long the length of your cording should be. Although most projects will give you the recommended measurements, you should have some idea of how this measurement is reached.
The ends of cording should be 3 ½ to 4 times longer than the piece you plan to make, however, since the cording is doubled in half for knotting it is measured 7 to 8 times longer than the amount needed. For example: if the Macramé project will have a finished length of 1 yard you’ll want to measure your cording 7 to 8 yards from one end to the other. Then when each end is doubled for knotting it will be two ends, each end being 3 ½ to 4 yards long.
Make sure that you measure the ends generously since you don’t want to run out of cording and have to add to the project. It’s much better to have extra cording than it is to run out and add in an inconvenient place in the design.
Making a sampler before you begin:
For many Macramé projects you’ll want to make a sampler so that you can see how the cording knots and how long it measures. Heavy cording will take up more length in knotting than lightweight ones so you’ll need to allow for this in the calculation of how much cording to use.
Make a sampler that measures about 3 inches by 6 inches so that you can gauge the length of the cording as well as see how many ends will be needed for the width of the pattern. To determine the number of ends: tie four ends into a Square Knot and measure the knot’s width. If the width of the knot is ½ inch you’ll know that you need eight ends to the inch for the pattern of your project.
When you know what Macramé project that you want to make you should practice with the knots so that you know exactly how the cording will tie and so that you can gauge its texture and the way that it looks.
Adding beads and other items:
Beads and other items are often added to Macramé projects to make them interesting, unique, and rich with design. You can purchase beads of all kinds from beading and craft stores, as well as from many distributors on the Internet. All you need to do is make sure that the holes in the beads are large enough for the cording to strand through easily. To add the beads you simply slide them onto the cording between or in the middle of knots.
When you’re adding beads to a project you’ll want to look for beads that are unique and unusual so that they stand out in the Macramé pattern. You’ll find beads in a variety of styles, sizes, and shapes that includes flowers, symbols, and charms.
Search for beads that will complement the Macramé pattern that you’re working. You’ll want to choose beads with a color and texture that are going to enhance your project. For smaller projects you’ll want to use beads that are soft and delicate while your larger Macramé projects will need large, textured beads. Take your time looking for the right beads for your project and dare to experiment with new ideas.
The one thing that you need to ensure when you’re purchasing beads for your Macramé projects is that the cording will fit through the bead center. Keep in mind that many times you’ll be using several strands of cording that will need to fit through the bead so be sure to choose beads that are large enough.
When you’re working the bead into the strands of cording you’ll need to position the bead carefully into the pattern as per the project instructions. In most cases the bead will be worked into the project following a series of knots, followed by another series of knots to keep the bead secure.
For more information go to:
http://www.macramelovers.com/index1.html
About the Author
Carolyne first ran her own profitable Macrame business when she was 8 years old back in the late 70's and decided to re-ignite the passion and delight she has for this wonderful craft. Carolyne noticed how hard it was to find information on Macrame. So she decided to invest her time and money into researching this craft to create the "One Stop Macrame Shop" ebook, your complete guide to Macrame. http:www.macramelovers.com/index1.html
I've always liked macrame, and really enjoyed this article. And we won't get into a discussion about how to pronounce it!!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
The Basics of Macramé
There are some simple Macramé basics that you’ll need to know to get you started. The more confident that you are about the process of Macramé the more fun you’ll have as you complete one project after another.
Calculating how much cording to use:
You’ll need to calculate how long the length of your cording should be. Although most projects will give you the recommended measurements, you should have some idea of how this measurement is reached.
The ends of cording should be 3 ½ to 4 times longer than the piece you plan to make, however, since the cording is doubled in half for knotting it is measured 7 to 8 times longer than the amount needed. For example: if the Macramé project will have a finished length of 1 yard you’ll want to measure your cording 7 to 8 yards from one end to the other. Then when each end is doubled for knotting it will be two ends, each end being 3 ½ to 4 yards long.
Make sure that you measure the ends generously since you don’t want to run out of cording and have to add to the project. It’s much better to have extra cording than it is to run out and add in an inconvenient place in the design.
Making a sampler before you begin:
For many Macramé projects you’ll want to make a sampler so that you can see how the cording knots and how long it measures. Heavy cording will take up more length in knotting than lightweight ones so you’ll need to allow for this in the calculation of how much cording to use.
Make a sampler that measures about 3 inches by 6 inches so that you can gauge the length of the cording as well as see how many ends will be needed for the width of the pattern. To determine the number of ends: tie four ends into a Square Knot and measure the knot’s width. If the width of the knot is ½ inch you’ll know that you need eight ends to the inch for the pattern of your project.
When you know what Macramé project that you want to make you should practice with the knots so that you know exactly how the cording will tie and so that you can gauge its texture and the way that it looks.
Adding beads and other items:
Beads and other items are often added to Macramé projects to make them interesting, unique, and rich with design. You can purchase beads of all kinds from beading and craft stores, as well as from many distributors on the Internet. All you need to do is make sure that the holes in the beads are large enough for the cording to strand through easily. To add the beads you simply slide them onto the cording between or in the middle of knots.
When you’re adding beads to a project you’ll want to look for beads that are unique and unusual so that they stand out in the Macramé pattern. You’ll find beads in a variety of styles, sizes, and shapes that includes flowers, symbols, and charms.
Search for beads that will complement the Macramé pattern that you’re working. You’ll want to choose beads with a color and texture that are going to enhance your project. For smaller projects you’ll want to use beads that are soft and delicate while your larger Macramé projects will need large, textured beads. Take your time looking for the right beads for your project and dare to experiment with new ideas.
The one thing that you need to ensure when you’re purchasing beads for your Macramé projects is that the cording will fit through the bead center. Keep in mind that many times you’ll be using several strands of cording that will need to fit through the bead so be sure to choose beads that are large enough.
When you’re working the bead into the strands of cording you’ll need to position the bead carefully into the pattern as per the project instructions. In most cases the bead will be worked into the project following a series of knots, followed by another series of knots to keep the bead secure.
For more information go to:
http://www.macramelovers.com/index1.html
About the Author
Carolyne first ran her own profitable Macrame business when she was 8 years old back in the late 70's and decided to re-ignite the passion and delight she has for this wonderful craft. Carolyne noticed how hard it was to find information on Macrame. So she decided to invest her time and money into researching this craft to create the "One Stop Macrame Shop" ebook, your complete guide to Macrame. http:www.macramelovers.com/index1.html
Saturday, February 18, 2006
beaded heron - Bead Journal - Freeform Peyote Bracelet...
beaded heron - Bead Journal - Freeform Peyote Bracelet...: "This off white and gold freeform peyote bracelet turned out very beautiful; it's a pity I can't seem to get one decent photo of it that shows the detail, so I ended up taking several more detailed shots.
Seed beads in many sizes of off white and gold are accented with pearls, seashells, and Swarovski Crystal cubes to make up this goregous piece of wearable art..."
I love the addition of seashells to this design - what a great idea!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
Two Loose Teeth: Sarah: Beading, and oh yeah, Valentine's Day
Two Loose Teeth: Sarah: Beading, and oh yeah, Valentine's Day: "I made a long necklace with the idea that I could double it up for a relaxed 2-strand look. Then I had some leftover beads, so I went ahead and made a matching bracelet.
I used monochromatic beads (sort of avacado/lime-ish color) and six different shapes. The clasps are silver lobster clasps. I tried to keep the organization fairly random, and I'm quite pleased with the end result."
Isn't it great when you have leftover beads and can make more stuff? woohoo!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
Mazel Tov! Jewelry Treasures: A freeform neckpiece on a sterling silver armature
Mazel Tov! Jewelry Treasures: A freeform neckpiece on a sterling silver armature: "After making numerous bead-embroidered neckpieces, I was looking for a change of technique. Freeform peyote, netting, and brick stitch appeal to me, but I still wanted some sort of support for the work. Heavy gauge sterling silver wire makes an excellent armature to work around. My inspiration for this piece came from Lynda Musante's lovely book, Exquisite Beaded Jewelry
. Lynda shows how to make a bracelet using wire links as a base. My piece uses a single strand of wire instead, but the look is very similar, so I would be remiss in not acknowledging her inspiration! "This is a magnificent neckpiece - take a look at Cyndi's full post, as she takes you step by step through the process of creating it.
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Felicity 8-)
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Beads, Movies & Valentine's Day - A Bead-aholic's Blog... - ...embracing the addiction! - by buttercuphi
Beads, Movies & Valentine's Day - A Bead-aholic's Blog... - ...embracing the addiction! - by buttercuphi: "I subject everyone around me to my favorite romantic movies, that coincidently display an incredible amount of beautiful beaded jewelry. I've mentioned in other forums that I watch my DVD's of West Wing in stop-action just to study the jewelry CJ and other cast members are wearing. I guess you could say those are 'everyday' styles. My main obsession in movie watching are those 'someday' projects of ornate crystal and gemstone laden accessories in period pictures and lavish musicals. Since this addiction to beading began, I've identified just a few films that fit this criteria: Moulin Rouge, Phantom of the Opera, Finding Neverland, Somewhere in Time (my all-time favorite) and Shakespeare in Love.
I hope you'll let me know what movies I've missed for this vicarious bead fix I crave!"
So - what suggestions do you have? Personally I find myself unable to take my eyes off the beautiful blood red ruby necklace worn by Ann in Jane Austen's Persuasion (played by Amanda Root). She wears it at a candlelit dinner - stunning!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
I hope you'll let me know what movies I've missed for this vicarious bead fix I crave!"
So - what suggestions do you have? Personally I find myself unable to take my eyes off the beautiful blood red ruby necklace worn by Ann in Jane Austen's Persuasion (played by Amanda Root). She wears it at a candlelit dinner - stunning!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
Beading Help Web Blog
Beading Help Web Blog: "If you are working on beading projects while you are traveling, remember a few handy tips.
- Keep supplies and projects in a case that closes quickly - I used a child's plastic pencil box. Whether you are in a plane, a train, or an automobile, you may run into circumstances where you've got to shut down shop quickly.
- Use beading mats, foam pads or other materials to keep beads from rolling around.
- Have a small bag you can use for trash, and NEVER cut wire, beading wire, or other materials in a manner that they will pose hazard to your fellow travelers!!
- Precut wire or have your beads organized by project to cut down on how much room you'll need to work. Remember, even First Class is cramped compared to most workshops!"
Some great ideas there! Maybe I need to go on holiday somewhere so I can put them into practice!! hehe
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
- Keep supplies and projects in a case that closes quickly - I used a child's plastic pencil box. Whether you are in a plane, a train, or an automobile, you may run into circumstances where you've got to shut down shop quickly.
- Use beading mats, foam pads or other materials to keep beads from rolling around.
- Have a small bag you can use for trash, and NEVER cut wire, beading wire, or other materials in a manner that they will pose hazard to your fellow travelers!!
- Precut wire or have your beads organized by project to cut down on how much room you'll need to work. Remember, even First Class is cramped compared to most workshops!"
Some great ideas there! Maybe I need to go on holiday somewhere so I can put them into practice!! hehe
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
Monday, February 13, 2006
Not My Usual Bead Color Palette for Beads - Beadwork Blog Freeform Beading Project with Shades of Yellow, Gray and Bronze Beads - Part 2
Not My Usual Bead Color Palette for Beads - Beadwork Blog Freeform Beading Project with Shades of Yellow, Gray and Bronze Beads - Part 2: "As you can see from the above, the tension in my Peoyte has been tight enough to give the long piece some curve, so I'm thinking I'll make it a centerpiece of a slight bib-type necklace, with the straps done some other way. I'm going to take up the inside of the curve by doing Peoyte stitch with smaller (size 15/0) beads to get a bit more curve to it."
This is an interesting combination of colours, some great "feature" beads too.
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
Saturday, February 11, 2006
New Beading Forum
Hello everyone!
I have a VERY exciting announcement today - I've started a beading forum! This is a great place for you to meet up with other beaders and share ideas.
Go to Beading is Fun and click on the "forum" link in the left hand column.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
I have a VERY exciting announcement today - I've started a beading forum! This is a great place for you to meet up with other beaders and share ideas.
Go to Beading is Fun and click on the "forum" link in the left hand column.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
Thursday, February 09, 2006
I work to support my vacation habits: I've learned something new
I work to support my vacation habits: I've learned something new: "This is the first piece that I completed about 2 weeks ago. I really like the circular pattern that evolved around the Barb Davis heads. This piece is just one piece that will be placed in a 'Bead Quilt' to be auctioned off to raise money for a breast cancer charity.
I'm pleased with the way that my piece turned out - with the yellow on the left representing the sun. The blue in the top stripe is the sky, followed by brown mountains, purple flowers, green grass, blue water and dark earth. I don't even know if I was consciously making these deicisons with the color choices as I was beading, or just picking up the colors that pleased me."
Another great use of beading - and for a very worthwhile cause. Gorgeous colours.
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Christmas Ornaments - Make Your Own with Beads and Pipe Cleaners
Hi everyone
I thought this was a good article - maybe a little late, but Christmas will return again before we know it! I can't believe it's February already, that's for sure.
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
Christmas Ornaments - Make Your Own with Beads and Pipe Cleaners
by Brigitte Smith
Christmas ornaments made from ordinary pipe cleaners and inexpensive acrylic beads are very pretty and easy to make. They look quite impressive yet are easy enough for small children to make. This is one Christmas craft idea to use again and again. Older people will enjoy making this Christmas craft, too, which can be varied to make a number of different sparkling ornaments for your Christmas tree.
To make the bead and pipe cleaner ornaments, you need common pipe cleaners in desired colors and acrylic beads. Two types of beads are particularly effective when strung on pipe cleaners. One type are called sunburst beads, but are also known as paddlewheel beads, snowflake beads, or starburst beads. These beads have six faceted paddles spaced equally around a center that contains the hole for stringing. When several of these sunburst beads are strung consecutively, they fit against each other in an interlocking pattern.
The other type of bead that is also effective for this Christmas craft is called the tri bead or propeller bead. It has three rounded bumps arranged around the stringing hole. Like the sunburst beads, the tri beads interlock when strung consecutively. For the most sparkly and attractive Christmas ornaments, get tri beads and/or sunburst beads in translucent colors of red, green, and clear. The tri beads can also be found in metallic gold and silver which can be used in this Christmas craft as well.
Pipe cleaners can be found in silver and gold tinsel as well as chenille of all colors. For the Christmas craft, the best colors to use are the metallics and Christmas colors. The beads cover the pipe cleaners, but the ends will need to be twisted together and made into hangers, so they show.
Anyone, even small children, can string these beads on pipe cleaners. Bend up the end of the pipe cleaner so the beads don't fall off. The pipe cleaner works like a needle, making a needle unnecessary. For best results, show the children how to alternate colors when stringing, or start a pattern of three colors. When the beads are strung on the pipe cleaners, they can be bent into different Christmas shapes. For instance, string red and clear beads alternately, then bend down one end of the pipe cleaner for a candy cane shape. Or alternate red and green beads and form a circle for a wreath. Use red pipe cleaner to form a small bow to decorate the wreath. Form a hanger for the Christmas craft or simply slip the circle over a branch of the tree.
If you experiment with clear beads and silver pipe cleaners, you can make some beautiful snowflake or star ornaments. Snowflake designs can be twisted of silver pipe cleaner only, without the beads for a simple but pretty decoration.
Bead and pipe cleaner ornaments are a Christmas craft you will find yourself using every year. Children and their parents will both appreciate this simple yet pretty Christmas craft.
About the author:
Find out more about Christmas ornaments, Christmas gift ideas and more at http://www.Your-Christmas-Gift-Idea.com
I thought this was a good article - maybe a little late, but Christmas will return again before we know it! I can't believe it's February already, that's for sure.
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
Christmas Ornaments - Make Your Own with Beads and Pipe Cleaners
by Brigitte Smith
Christmas ornaments made from ordinary pipe cleaners and inexpensive acrylic beads are very pretty and easy to make. They look quite impressive yet are easy enough for small children to make. This is one Christmas craft idea to use again and again. Older people will enjoy making this Christmas craft, too, which can be varied to make a number of different sparkling ornaments for your Christmas tree.
To make the bead and pipe cleaner ornaments, you need common pipe cleaners in desired colors and acrylic beads. Two types of beads are particularly effective when strung on pipe cleaners. One type are called sunburst beads, but are also known as paddlewheel beads, snowflake beads, or starburst beads. These beads have six faceted paddles spaced equally around a center that contains the hole for stringing. When several of these sunburst beads are strung consecutively, they fit against each other in an interlocking pattern.
The other type of bead that is also effective for this Christmas craft is called the tri bead or propeller bead. It has three rounded bumps arranged around the stringing hole. Like the sunburst beads, the tri beads interlock when strung consecutively. For the most sparkly and attractive Christmas ornaments, get tri beads and/or sunburst beads in translucent colors of red, green, and clear. The tri beads can also be found in metallic gold and silver which can be used in this Christmas craft as well.
Pipe cleaners can be found in silver and gold tinsel as well as chenille of all colors. For the Christmas craft, the best colors to use are the metallics and Christmas colors. The beads cover the pipe cleaners, but the ends will need to be twisted together and made into hangers, so they show.
Anyone, even small children, can string these beads on pipe cleaners. Bend up the end of the pipe cleaner so the beads don't fall off. The pipe cleaner works like a needle, making a needle unnecessary. For best results, show the children how to alternate colors when stringing, or start a pattern of three colors. When the beads are strung on the pipe cleaners, they can be bent into different Christmas shapes. For instance, string red and clear beads alternately, then bend down one end of the pipe cleaner for a candy cane shape. Or alternate red and green beads and form a circle for a wreath. Use red pipe cleaner to form a small bow to decorate the wreath. Form a hanger for the Christmas craft or simply slip the circle over a branch of the tree.
If you experiment with clear beads and silver pipe cleaners, you can make some beautiful snowflake or star ornaments. Snowflake designs can be twisted of silver pipe cleaner only, without the beads for a simple but pretty decoration.
Bead and pipe cleaner ornaments are a Christmas craft you will find yourself using every year. Children and their parents will both appreciate this simple yet pretty Christmas craft.
About the author:
Find out more about Christmas ornaments, Christmas gift ideas and more at http://www.Your-Christmas-Gift-Idea.com
Saturday, February 04, 2006
I'M A ONE GIRL REVOLUTION - The Latest and Greatest
I'M A ONE GIRL REVOLUTION - The Latest and Greatest: "Path of Flowers Bracelet: This bracelet is made using the peyote stitch and strong Nymo beading thread. Antiqued seed beads with a hint of violet are used as the base and Czech pressed violet flower glass beads in aurora borealis finish are placed randomly on the top. Length: 7 inches"
This is a really unusual and attractive bracelet. It's worth checking out this beader's blog - there's some great stuff on there.
Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)
:: Hushila�s Heritage :: � Blog Archive � :: New Interest in Beads ::
:: Hushila's Heritage :: � Blog Archive � :: New Interest in Beads ::: "Heyyo! I want to share my new interest with beads. It started off when Mom bought beads for her plain baju kurung. Mom's intention is to renew her ol' baju kurung as she has quite a number of plain baju kurung. I guess it's a brilliant idea instead of tailoring new while we can actually recycle ol' baju kurung to be in line with current fashion wave. "
Another great way to use beads! The small bead detail really livens this up.
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Felicity 8-)
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