Beading Info

Working out what Size to make your jewelry

2008-03-24T01:35:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone!Hope you had a great Easter, and managed to make progress on your latest beading project.One question I get asked a lot is how to decide what length to make a piece of jewelry. If you're making jewelry to sell, you can make a range of sizes.But if you know who you're making a bracelet for, then measure their wrist. Use a flexible tape measure and then add 1/2-inch for a child's

An amazing story

2008-02-13T20:42:00.003-05:00

I get lots of emails from people all around the world, and sometimes I find it frustrating that I can't answer them all. My kids like to spend time with me!Occasionally, I get an email that is incredibly touching, and this one from Bobbi Jean is one of those. For many of us beading is a bit of fun, something to do to fill in an hour or two, or maybe even make a small income from. And yet for

Getting Ready to Bead

2008-01-15T18:29:00.000-05:00

Hi everyoneI love this practical suggestion from LuAnn. In a busy household like mine, I don't always get the time to sit down for hours to do some beading. Most of the time I snatch 1/4 hour here or there. The problem is that by the time I get organised to start, I need to do something else! So this idea of LuAnn's is a great one for making the most of the time you have available. Thanks

Beading Chain video

2007-12-24T06:03:00.000-05:00

Hi everyoneI thought this was a very easy to follow demonstration about using beading chain. Hope you enjoy it! Mind you, I think it would be easier with shorter fingernails...Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Beading A Wedding Veil

2007-12-24T05:58:00.000-05:00

Got a wedding coming up? Thought this might be interesting!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)A Guide to Beading a Wedding VeilThere are so many neat and wonderful things that you can bead, and, surprisingly enough, you can even bead a wedding veil. This is definitely a delicate project, one that is most certainly not for beginner beaders, but one that can be a lot of fun and result in a beautiful and

Gorgeous Jewelry by Jeanette

2007-05-19T07:40:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone!Well, another week has flown by. Life gets too busy sometimes!I've been enjoying looking at some great jewelry made by Jeanette, and she's said it's okay for me to put some on the blog for you to look at. I also like the way she blends beautiful jewelry with the healing powers of crystals and gemstones. I also like the handmade clasps. Her website is at http://

Beading Video - Making a Wrapped Loop

2007-05-12T06:17:00.000-04:00

I blame my son - he's the one who's always checking out stuff at YouTube! Anyway, here's another beading video that I came across and thought you might find helpful. Enjoy!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Sewing With Beads

2007-05-12T06:10:00.000-04:00

Hello everyoneMaureen sent me this useful idea a little while ago, and I thought I'd share it here. I did some sewing recently and got all tangled up, so I should have remembered this tip sooner!!Thanks for all your great tips. Here's one that saves me no end of time. I stick a darning needle (standing up vertically) into my pin cushion. Slip my Nymo bobbin onto the needle and pull off as much

Susannah's been at it again!

2007-04-29T02:03:00.000-04:00

Hello againI just got this email from Susannah, showing another of her lovely pieces of beaded jewelry. And even better, it's in my favorite color - green!I love the way she's mixed up different beads and links, and yet it all works together really well.Great work Susannah! I hope this inspires some others to try something similar.Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Stunningly Elegant Bead Necklace

2007-04-20T06:14:00.000-04:00

Hello everyoneBonnie sent me this picture of a necklace she made. The clasp and the loops of beads hang down your back.This would look stunning with the right dress - quite simple, but very elegant.Hope you like it!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Opals - Great In Jewelry

2007-03-30T07:05:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone!With an October birthday, I've always been interested in opals, as it's generally recognised as the birthstone for October. So I thought the following information might be interesting to any of you considering using opals in your jewelry.Keep smilingFelicity 8-)An opal bracelet is a beautiful accessory and can be reasonably priced as well. Opal which ranges in color from a light blue

Beginner at Beading Does a Great Job

2007-03-11T18:01:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone!I just had to share this gorgeous necklace that Susannah made - and it's her first finished piece as a beginner. Wow! Great effort Susannah.Hopefully this will inspire you to go and create some great beading pieces!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Gorgeous Jewelry Designs

2007-02-18T02:46:00.000-05:00

Hi everyoneWant to get your creative juices flowing? Then take a look at this video from Montreal jewelry designer Renelde Napoli. It showcases the 2007 collection, and I think it's impossible to watch the whole video from start to finish without having a whole bunch of creative ideas pop into your head! I particularly like the interesting twist on fasteners - very few boring metal ones!Keep

Get creative with your beading!

2007-01-25T19:19:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!Jasvir sent me these photos of some of her work, and I thought they were so gorgeous I had to share them. Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Bead Store

2007-01-21T00:10:00.000-05:00

Hope you like this information! Felicity 8-)Whether you already enjoy making jewelry, or just want to learn how, your first stop should be at a bead store. You can visit a local bead store or find one online. Just make sure you have plenty of time to browse.Beads come in hundreds of shapes, sizes and colors. Beads can be made of glass, metal, bone, plastic and even paper. Some beads are made

Making Glass Beads

2007-01-10T16:40:00.000-05:00

Hi everyoneThis is an interesting look at how glass beads are handmade. Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Happy New Year!

2007-01-10T16:19:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone!Welcome to 2007, and I hope it's a happy and healthy year for you and all your loved ones.I've been a bit slack updating the blog in the last month or so, sorry about that.First I lost my hard drive, and then discovered my backups had failed (grrrr!!) so I've lost an enormous amount of hard work which I can't replace.Then there was Christmas, and New Year, and going to the beach

Christmas Holiday Beading

2006-12-07T16:15:00.001-05:00

Some really great project ideas here, hope you enjoy it!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Beading Video - Using Crimp Tubes

2006-12-03T06:37:00.001-05:00

I regularly get asked how to use a crimp tube, so I thought this video might be handy!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Beading With Wire

2006-11-26T03:30:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!Megan sent me some photos of her latest creations, so I thought I'd share them here. Hope those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving had a great time.Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Beading - Finishing Your Piece

2006-11-18T21:15:00.000-05:00

Hi everyoneHope you find this information about finishing your piece helpful!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)When you're planning a piece of jewelry, it's loads of fun to choose the right beads and work out how you're going to put them all together for the final result. But there's another element you need to consider - how are you going to finish off your piece?The bits and pieces that are used to

Fiber and Bead Necklace

2006-11-12T22:27:00.000-05:00

Redge Designs: Fiber and Bead Necklace: "I basically used some cross-stitch thread I had from cross-stitch projects I haven't finished (or haven't started) and some beads. The technique includes weaving, beading and braiding. This is the first time I've tried to do weaving, and I think the result's pretty good :)."This is an unusual way to combine beads with other materials - hope you like it!

Beaded Watches

2006-10-20T17:48:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone!Mimi1831 posted some really gorgeous watches she'd created over on the forum, so I asked if I could post them here. They certainly got my creative juices stirring.... after all, my current watch is getting a bit long in the tooth! Now, if I get some green beads....Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Working With Wire

2006-10-19T00:13:00.000-04:00

Chasing Contentment: "I've signed up to sell my jewelry at a craft fair in early November, and I'm trying to begin working on pieces to show.I'm looking at fall colors, holiday stuff, things I hope will be interesting. I'm also trying new techniques, which isn't always easy for me.I'm trying to work with some wire these days, and these are some of my first attempts. In this one, I used red wire

Types of Beads

2006-10-16T07:56:00.000-04:00

Hi everyoneI just wrote this article and thought you might enjoy it.Keep smilingFelicity 8-)Walking into a bead shop can be a wonderful experience - so many colors, shapes and designs. It's almost impossible not to get incredibly inspired, and it's just as hard to walk out without having spent more than you intended! But when you're confronted with so many beads, it can be helpful to have some

Cherry Blossom

2006-10-03T00:24:00.000-04:00

Needle Lil More Time To Sew: 100 Details For 100 Days - Day 19: "This tree is part of a small pictorial quilt I made while living in Japan. The first cherry blossoms in all of Japan appear in January on the island of Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture. I guess you could say spring comes early!My cherry blossoms are 4 mm hand-dyed ribbon with French knots and are anchored with seed beads. The

Cindy's Jewelry Gems

2006-09-17T06:14:00.000-04:00

Cindy's Jewelry Gems: "Here is a bracelet I've designed recently. Cleaned up my beading board, and found beads in ones and twos, so I made a kaleidoscope bracelet.Kind of fun, wear with everything bracelet. I have other new things on my PictureTrail site, too."A great idea for using up those left over beads that we all seem to end up with!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Beadlust

2006-09-17T06:11:00.000-04:00

Beadlust: "Next (above) is a recent bracelet by Nicole LeClaire Brown, featuring some of her own lampwork glass beads (the lime green ones). I admire her ability to keep it simple, yet give us a visual feast. That's a challenge."Ahhh, my favorite color! It's been a while since I've found a nice green beaded piece. Yay!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Beading: Going Crazy For Beads

2006-09-05T07:18:00.000-04:00

By Ed WhitlockBeading is a fun hobby that many have turned into part-time or full-time jobs. Working with your hands and turning beads into beautiful jewelry have given many the satisfaction they seek in a hobby. People from all around will comment on the stunning jewelry. I like to say I made that myself.There are lots of options when working with beads. One could use string or wire. The design

Beads – The Latest Thing for a Long, Long Time

2006-08-26T07:28:00.000-04:00

By Sally TaylorIt’s not often you can go shopping and not see beads which are claimed by the seller to be the “latest thing”. That’s probably just what people were thinking when they started making beads over 100,000 years ago! Recent findings have revealed that beads have been part of human life for that long, if not longer.Recent examination of beads excavated in the early 1900’s from sites

Making Money through Creative Beading

2006-08-20T05:49:00.000-04:00

By Ed WhitNot everyone can be a good bead crafter, but if you have a special talent for creative beading, you may be able to turn your talent into a lucrative profession. One way to know if you can make money this way is to listen to what other people are saying about your beading crafts, whether you do jewelry or other beading projects. Don’t just listen to what people say when you give them

Online Alternatives to Ebay for Selling Bead Jewelry

2006-08-09T01:03:00.000-04:00

BeadBoard.Net - Bead Jewelry Making Ideas � Blog Archive � Online Alternatives to Ebay for Selling Bead Jewelry: "Everyone has heard of the online auction site eBay, but not everyone has had the best luck selling bead jewelry on it. I'm one of those people. I find that it's just too difficult to compete with the other bead jewelry artists in pricing and quality.For bead jewelry artists who don't

Funky Watch

2006-08-04T21:02:00.000-04:00

Stacy's Stuff: "Here's the watch after it was completed. I ended up using elastic since it was too large with beading wire and the addition of a toggle clasp. I think I like the continual flow of this way better anyhow. I put Bali spacers between the clay beads and small silver circles next to the watch."This is a cool watch - would make a great present for someone a bit young at heart and funky!

Purple Bracelet

2006-08-02T00:27:00.000-04:00

bink: Over the past two days, I've spent a tot: "My camera doesn't do a particularly good job discerning bright white from off-white from eggshell, but there is an overall yellow tint to the posted picture due to the light I was using. I made the thing out of glass and shell beads, and fishing line since it was worlds easier to thread through the beads without a needle. It has a toggle closure,

Bold and Beautiful Beaded Lanyard Patterns

2006-07-31T21:45:00.000-04:00

Bold and Beautiful Beaded Lanyard Patterns: "Most of us are familiar with what lanyards are but may not be conversant with the term. A lanyard is the cord or strap that is worn around the neck to hold an identification badge, whistle, keys or other small object. It can be worn around the neck, arm, waist or wrist.When worn around the wrist, a lanyard is often referred to as a 'wristlet.' Lanyards

Getting inspired

2006-07-26T00:04:00.000-04:00

Hi everyoneI've been having a break from beading for a little while (AAARRGGHH!!) while I help a friend put together a book about scrapbooking. Anyway, something interesting came to mind while I was flipping through some of her scrapbooks, and various books and magazines - and that was, how useful all that stuff could be for beading! Sounds silly, probably, but there was one particular page

Finding the Right Bead For You By Ariana Cherry

2006-07-24T07:47:00.000-04:00

Beads. Ahh, the world of beads!! If you are a jewelry maker or handmade jewelry lover, then you know what I’m talking about. There’s so many to choose from, that it makes it hard to decide which ones are best for your own personal designs.Sure, if you are following a specific pattern, then you purchase the beads that the instructions call for—but what if you want to spread your own wings and

Earrings for Mom

2006-07-15T19:09:00.000-04:00

nerdcraft: Earrings for Mom: "They're made of glass fish-shaped turquoise beads, with coral-colored round glass beads on top. I got the beads and accoutrements (love that word...haha) at the Original Ornament in Carrboro. To be honest, I haven't beaded since I made plastic pony bead bracelets in middle school, and I have no idea what I'm doing. I think these turned out okay, though, and I'm

Necklace revamp

2006-07-14T03:11:00.000-04:00

viva metal! - Princess: "I redid this necklace tonight. I made a new chain for it with smaller rings to make the pendant stand out more and redid the beading to be more substantial. And now it's up on Etsy!"I love seeing before and after photos!Felicity 8-)

BlossomLuxe Jewels : Wish me luck...

2006-07-13T08:06:00.000-04:00

BlossomLuxe Jewels : Wish me luck...: "Tomorrow (July 14, 2006) the 25 finalists are being announced for the Creative Beading Swarovski Awards of Excellence, an Australian competition to design a piece of jewellery using only Swarovski beads.My entry is a scarf-style lariat, made from what I estimate to be over 1200 individually wire wrapped Swarovski crystal bicone and round crystal beads.The

Craft Sale Check Sheet - Items to Pack for a Craft Sale

2006-07-11T23:39:00.000-04:00

Craft Sale Check Sheet - Items to Pack for a Craft Sale: "Craft Shows can be an exciting time. You've created a product and now you're ready to promote and sell it at the local craft fair. However, it can be challenging to pack, load your vehicle, drive to the sale and then set up.An organized system with a good check sheet is essential. Keep the check list on your computer and update and print

Beading until it hurts!

2006-07-09T21:18:00.000-04:00

To win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths. -: "Beaded like a crazy person last night - made a wire coil bracelet, some odd twisted wire tree earrings, a choker of sorts with beads and wire, and am 2/3 of the way through an experimental square-stitch necklace. Photos when I have a few more things finished, I think. I beaded so much that my right arm actually feels sluggish

Antique Typewriter Key Beaded Initial Pendant

2006-07-07T23:47:00.000-04:00

Antique Typewriter Key Beaded Initial Pendant: "You can make this fun Antique Typewriter Key Beaded Initial Pendant for yourself with just a few basic beading supplies. Antique typewriter keys are available on auction sites. If you have an old typewriter, you can remove the keys and file the little nib off of the back or have someone with a grinder do it for you. You can also find old typewriters

I love this clasp!

2006-07-07T04:20:00.000-04:00

blog.myspace.com/marymuffin: "I love this clasp, but alas, it will be replaced by a sterling silver one of a slightly different design (but my wrist will enjoy it anyway - and anyone else who would want this even though it isn't sterling silver)"This is a gorgeous clasp - I haven't seen one like it before.Felicity 8-)

Bead work cover story

2006-07-07T00:10:00.000-04:00

Bead work cover story: "On her fourth decade of creative adventures and a serious beader since 1997, Deni Whaley this month reached an artistic pinnacle.Her innovative scented beaded beads are the featured cover story in the August issue of Bead and Button Magazine, a top glossy publication for avid bead-lovers around the world. The cover photo features a rainbow creation she made six years ago

Beading : Discover the Fun, Benefits and Beauty of this Popular Hand Craft By Rose Mary

2006-07-06T21:28:00.000-04:00

Beaded items are very popular nowadays. In shopping malls, department stores or designers’ stores, we will not fail to find lots of beautiful beaded items for sale such as bags, purses, bracelets, necklaces, wall hangings, cushion covers, etc. A lot of people find beads not only attractive but irresistible. Beads come in many different shapes, sizes, textures, colors and designs. Designers of

Patricia's beading designs

2006-06-30T06:33:00.000-04:00

Patricia sent me these great beading projects. The bags are really cute, and apparently the foot thongs are very popular with young girls. So perhaps you can get some gift ideas! These also sell very well, apparently.Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

:::::Kate::::: - Beads are addictive

2006-06-23T20:48:00.000-04:00

:::::Kate::::: - Beads are addictive: "I was talking into going to a beading class. I think I'm now officially addicted. I figure if I can go to one class and end up dreaming of beads and all the things I can do with them, I guess that's a sign I'm getting obsessive.On the plus sign, after getting comments from everyone who saw my very first pair of earrings, I could start selling them, and in

Summer Bouquet Pins

2006-06-23T20:41:00.000-04:00

Liz posted this in the forum recently, and it was so gorgeous I had to add it here!These are her comments:"Just a way to use up any extra beads you have lying around. Make a "Summer Bouquet" pin... Ps...Mine sold three hours after it was made."Even better, she chose my favorite colours!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Stitch Markers

2006-06-12T06:16:00.000-04:00

Rachel Knits: Stitch Markers: "Behold my stitch markers (and blurry picture)! Yep, these beaded stitch markers are functional quality artfully created beaded alright. Actually, if you pretend not to see the wire coming off the side of one of them, they aren't too bad for my first try. Especially if you consider that I have no idea what I'm doing. The closest I've ever come to beading is picking

Beading Frenzy

2006-06-12T06:08:00.000-04:00

Beading Frenzy: "Another part of the extravaganza consisted of a beading workshop. Dolores, my aunt Lynn's mother, is 82 and still as spunky as ever. She told my family bead experts Mimi and Ann that she'd like to learn how to bead, so that turned on the green light for a beading frenzy. Dolores definitely looks like she enjoyed herself."What a great photo! And wonderful to see this 82yo lady

Flight of Fancy

2006-06-05T01:59:00.000-04:00

Copper Moon Studios: "I made this last year for one of my sisters for Christmas... A girl recently saw it and wanted a set for her wedding this Saturday (as well as a copy of a bracelet I did for her earlier this year in sterling and peridot). "This is gorgeous - such lovely colours and a very elegant design too.Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Another Beader heading for success!

2006-05-25T05:55:00.000-04:00

Check out her blog: "We're up and running, finally! No website, yet... but we've got a couple of things up on eBay. Anyway, there's much excitement and some plans (big? maybe) in the works... we'll eventually have some crystal suncatcher dangles, and some interesting chainmail necklaces, chokers and bracelets. There's also been talk of watches, bracelets, and rings made out of silverware...

What's New In Beads

2006-05-22T04:47:00.000-04:00

Hello everyoneI took a walk along St Kilda Esplanade here in Melbourne on Sunday. Brrrr!!! It may only be autumn here in Victoria, Australia, but it felt like Winter. My ears suffered.Anyway, there's a whole string of craft stalls along the Esplanade on Sundays, so it was interesting to see what the jewelry makers were selling. On the whole, my impression was that jewelry was very simple, and

Crystal Bracelet

2006-05-22T04:38:00.000-04:00

Surprisingly Non-Flammable Crystal Bracelet: "Here's the first one of the new set. I'm getting started with a big, orange bang. Try to wear this and not get (favorably) noticed!Fantasticly orange Swarovski crystals, sterling silver components, and the best beading wire. 7 and 3/4 inches long."I like this bright and cheerful bracelet, great for livening up your summer gear. Orange isn't my colour

Interesting Beads

2006-05-16T08:10:00.000-04:00

My Mil Gayle gave me some beads so...: "My Mil Gayle gave me some beads so...I did some beading!"I particularly like this necklace, unusual beads.Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Beading Loom

2006-05-16T07:54:00.000-04:00

Beading Loom: "So here's my latest obsession: It's a beading loom for making bracelets. My friend Linda, from work, gave it too me in exchange for me burning her a cd. Only thing is I HATE IT! God, it's infuriatingly slow work >< However, I'm determined to finish at least one bracelet."Ahhh, it's amazing how many people end up obsessed by beads... not that I'm one of them, of course heheheeKeep

oo_danyell_oo: necklaces

2006-05-08T08:20:00.000-04:00

oo_danyell_oo: necklaces: "beading material:glass seed beadsmeasurements: normal sized beer bottlecap, necklace is approx 15 1/2'' long"This lady makes some really interesting and different jewelry, take a look! And naturally I picked the green one to show you a sample... heheheKeep smilingFelicity 8-)

blog.myspace.com/halfbird

2006-05-07T00:45:00.000-04:00

blog.myspace.com/halfbird: "i got a job!at bangles and beads in carytown. it pretty much rules. my coworkers are awesome and i get to price fine stones and beads and listen to xm all day. come buy some jewelery or beading supplies from me. or at least pretend to and just say hi!! pretty soon i'll be covered in bling. that i made myself."Now that's a tricky one - dream job or endless temptation to

coppermoon_71: Just beading around...

2006-05-07T00:39:00.000-04:00

coppermoon_71: Just beading around...: "I have the chance to attend a 'formal' school and receive a degree in jewelry design...something that I have wanted for a very long time... I know that I want to learn metalsmithing and that the dental office is not my passion in life. However, right now, we need the money.I think my passion is calling."Hmm - follow your passion for beading, or work in a

chanrkl: May Day weekend

2006-05-04T06:21:00.000-04:00

chanrkl: May Day weekend: "Did more beading... and have a few more additions to Little Miss Bead A-Lot. Its back to the roots feeling with this chinois range. Cloisonne beads dominate this series. But before that... there is this heart-shaped Pearlised Dreams to round up memories of last year."I thought these were a little bit unusual, but very pretty. I could almost see them on a bride...Keep

I Am Peaseblossom, - More beads

2006-05-01T07:19:00.000-04:00

I Am Peaseblossom, - More beads: "I know you're all already sick of my new bead obsession, but here are the bracelets that I made for my mom, the boy, and the starchild. The boy picked out his own beads, and the starchild requested 'purple!'."I thought these designs were very interesting, and I'm sure by now you all know I like green!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

chanrkl: A Gift For A Friend

2006-04-27T07:41:00.000-04:00

chanrkl: A Gift For A Friend: "This piece is done specially for a classmate of mine. A real girl-y girl. Loving crafts and with a great heart. She's getting married on the 13th but I will not be able to attend her wedding. She's a special friend, someone I've known since we were in Primary 1. We are not that close anymore but friendship cannot be defined by the hours you spend talking. This one

Exeter News-Letter Currents: Get a bead on fun

2006-04-24T07:31:00.000-04:00

Exeter News-Letter Currents: Get a bead on fun: " Beading. It's the new therapy for women. There's a reason why the beading trend is on the rise. Not only can women go in groups or pairs and share some quality time, they can also create something of their own, something that speaks to them at that particular time in their life, whether it be earrings, a bracelet, or a necklace. "This is a really

blog.myspace.com/jcorrea

2006-04-22T07:14:00.000-04:00

blog.myspace.com/jcorrea: "third class I'm taking at Gem Cutters Guild not so hot - Beading. I thought we'd learn something more significant... it's stuff I already know or could have figured out on my own by looking at something. I find the class expensive for what it is... but at any rate this is what I made. "Has anyone done a beading class with Gem Cutters Guild? I can't say I've heard of

cammykitty: Busy day

2006-04-20T03:51:00.000-04:00

cammykitty: Busy day: "Anyone who beads knows you can walk out of a bead store with $100 worth of beads tucked in a small bag in your purse, and the next morning you'll be thinking about how you need a bead just this color for this piece, and something just this shape for another, and there's something missing here... Never mind that you already have a room full of trays filled with beads. One of

Dolphinately Delightfully Designed Doodads: Wicked Red & Purple Fringe Peyote Bracelet (Unfinished)

2006-04-15T23:48:00.000-04:00

Dolphinately Delightfully Designed Doodads: Wicked Red & Purple Fringe Peyote Bracelet (Unfinished): "Well, this SUPER-dangly bracelet is not quite finished, yet; I'll be adding a peyote loop on one side, and a button on the side near the end of the left side (it'll cover the funky peyote pattern there; I'm pretty sure I did the stitches right, at the end, but one color of bead was a bit larger

Just Let Me Bead

2006-04-15T00:45:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone!Someone sent me an email and mentioned Laura McCabe and her interesting beading designs. So I've tracked down her website and thought you might like to take a look. She certainly has some beautiful designs. Take a look at www.justletmebead.com Apparently she also runs local workshops, so you might even be able to see her in action!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Make money with beads: What to do to Sell Your Beads

2006-04-13T06:08:00.000-04:00

Make money with beads: What to do to Sell Your Beads: "Like most things in life that are worthwhile, selling your beads takes planning. I will be more specific about things that you need to plan in future Blogs, but you need to start lining up places to sell your beaded jewelry now."This is an interesting blog with lots of posts about how to sell your jewelry. Worth a look if that sort of thing

.: a journey to beauty, inside and outside :. -

2006-04-09T08:24:00.000-04:00

.: a journey to beauty, inside and outside :. -: "i don't have a lot of beading stuff. besides a A4 plastic box with compartments and a rocher box, i have 3 acrylic boxes..."Not a lot????? hehehehe Looks like a bit to me!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Beadwork Poll - How Do You Handle your UFOs (UnFinished Objects)?

2006-04-06T08:21:00.000-04:00

Beadwork Poll - How Do You Handle your UFOs (UnFinished Objects)?: "We all (well, most of us) have them. Beadwork projects we started back when we first saw the design or the bead pattern. We knew we had to bead them, the project was just too gorgeous/fun/challenging not to work! But then, a new beading magazine came out or we saw a new bead pattern for sale on Bead-Patterns.com and we HAD to

How to Wrap a Rock with Flat Round Peyote Stitch

2006-04-06T08:12:00.000-04:00

How to Wrap a Rock with Flat Round Peyote Stitch: "First you need to know how to do flat round peyote. You can find very extensive, clear instructions for this stitch here. Graph paper for the stitch can be found here. Any rock can be wrapped, but for your first try you should select one that is at least semi-flat on both sides and not too thick. Also, the more circular the rock, the easier time

Pearls and Peridot Times Two

2006-04-03T07:25:00.000-04:00

Pearls and Peridot Times Two: "Sometimes we can make the loveliest things out of materials that may not really appeal to us at first glance. The case in point, the peach colored pearls in this necklace."This is a really interesting necklace, not a combination I'd have thought of. The article goes on to give instructions how to make it.Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

fifi_the_turtle: skreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

2006-04-03T07:19:00.000-04:00

fifi_the_turtle: skreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!: "It's not the beads, it's the damn thread. Ever tried to thread a needle with no depth perception? I might as well save myself some time and just poke myself in the eye with it instead. I swear I made a noise like a monster from a Terry Gilliam movie (SKREEEEEEEEEEE!) out of pure frustration. Oh, those poor neighbors. Cleaning is officially replacing

Insert philosophical life metaphor here - Beading hurts the eyessss.....X.x

2006-04-01T23:38:00.000-05:00

*Insert philosophical life metaphor here* - Beading hurts the eyessss.....X.x: "Oh dear god. I'm going to go nearsighted from studying AND beading AND writing, I swear.Anyway, I made it through a full string of dark blue beads ((144 minus the AWOL ones that have embedded themselves in my dark blue carpet--see the difficulty here?)) so I thought I've give you all a sneak peek into the world of

The Wire-Verse - she's gone...

2006-03-27T06:27:00.000-05:00

The Wire-Verse - she's gone...Actual size is kinda sorta just about around 4 inches tall and sorta 3 1/2 inches or so wide - made from 2 long pieces of felt. I beaded the purple side (it's embossed felt - way cool!!), then used blanket stitch to attach it to the turquoise lining at top and bottom.This is a cute little bag you could use for carrying small trinkets safely. If you click through to

Free pattern up for grabs!

2006-03-23T06:10:00.000-05:00

Free pattern: "Download a free sample PDF project to evaluate the quality and detail of BeadBugle.Com's extensive project archives. "Bead Bugle is an online beading magazine, and at the moment they're offering the instructions for a project free, as a trial. Might as well grab it! Currently it's a ruffled cabochon bracelet, but that may change. Still, take a look.Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Three Jays Beading

2006-03-22T01:20:00.000-05:00

For those of you in the UK, you may find this site interesting. There are some great photos of jewellery, and Three Jays run workshops and children parties, amongst other things. Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

~VioletBead's Blogg~

2006-03-18T04:52:00.000-05:00

~VioletBead's Blogg~: "I have the dream. It is generally pretty vivid when I wake up. IF I remember it, I remember it very clearly. I then attempt to make what I dreamed come to life, usually after making a little sketch in a book. So it comes from inside me."I thought this was an interesting explanation of how one beader comes up with her designs, and wondered if other beaders do the same thing.

karlas_beadsoup: New Journal

2006-03-18T04:25:00.000-05:00

karlas_beadsoup: New Journal: "Who knew beading was soooo expensive o_O Okay, pretty much anyone who done it lol. I really want to sell a bunch of my pieces to support my beading habit, but I'm not sure the local market will support it. Apparently $12 is expensive for a bracelet that cost $8 and and 1 hour to complete. The beaders I know would charge wayyyy more and think I'm totally selling

Sorry for my absence...

2006-03-14T21:58:00.000-05:00

Hello everyoneSorry there's been such a gap between posts, but somehow my blog got tagged as a spam blog, and basically I've been twiddling my thumbs, unable to post anything new until it was reviewedVery frustrating!Still, I'm up and running again now, so it's back to beading stuff!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Bead Picture

2006-03-05T00:30:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!Diane sent me a photo of her work, and it was so lovely I had to put it on the blog!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)i am sending u a photo of some beads i have made into a picture they are various seed beads and delicas as well as feature beads this is my first attempt at this kind of thing but i have made many beautiful necklaces bracelets and rings using swarovski crystals as well and of

tammie's jewellery:

2006-02-27T22:01:00.000-05:00

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.Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Bead Feebs: More Double Diamonds

2006-02-26T02:40:00.000-05:00

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!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)

Insert philosophical life metaphor here - Beaded purse

2006-02-26T02:33:00.000-05:00

*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

The Basics Of Macrame by Carolyne McCourtie

2006-02-22T05:56:00.000-05:00

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 smilingFelicity 8-)The Basics of MacraméThere 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

beaded heron - Bead Journal - Freeform Peyote Bracelet...

2006-02-18T22:07:00.000-05:00

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

Two Loose Teeth: Sarah: Beading, and oh yeah, Valentine's Day

2006-02-18T22:02:00.000-05:00

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

Mazel Tov! Jewelry Treasures: A freeform neckpiece on a sterling silver armature

2006-02-18T21:55:00.000-05:00

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

Beads, Movies & Valentine's Day - A Bead-aholic's Blog... - ...embracing the addiction! - by buttercuphi

2006-02-16T06:02:00.000-05:00

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

Beading Help Web Blog

2006-02-16T05:37:00.000-05:00

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

Not My Usual Bead Color Palette for Beads - Beadwork Blog Freeform Beading Project with Shades of Yellow, Gray and Bronze Beads - Part 2

2006-02-13T05:16:00.000-05:00

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

New Beading Forum

2006-02-11T17:26:00.000-05:00

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 smilingFelicity 8-)

I work to support my vacation habits: I've learned something new

2006-02-09T02:41:00.000-05:00

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

Christmas Ornaments - Make Your Own with Beads and Pipe Cleaners

2006-02-05T03:19:00.000-05:00

Hi everyoneI 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 smilingFelicity 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.

I'M A ONE GIRL REVOLUTION - The Latest and Greatest

2006-02-04T23:42:00.000-05:00

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

:: Hushila�s Heritage :: � Blog Archive � :: New Interest in Beads ::

2006-02-04T23:36:00.000-05:00

:: 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

Proud mummy moment

2006-01-31T05:22:00.000-05:00

Hi everyoneOkay, I couldn't resist posting this photo - it's my little girl, showing off the fruits of her 5th birthday present. Love that cheesy grin! I particularly liked the ear rings - the beading kit I bought her had little pairs of magnets, so you could use them to clip earrings on for little girls without pierced ears.Keep smilingFelicity 8-))

Tales of the Rubber Baron

2006-01-26T04:03:00.000-05:00

Tales of the Rubber Baron: "i want a group of friends locally that would like to do a monthly crafting night. i read about this recently on someone else's blog about how she and her friends do a monthly crafting night. they try to plan things...for example, one girl is really into beading and so she planned a beading project that could be completed in one night, or at least a technique they could

How to make a simple gemstone necklace by Janice Wee

2006-01-23T05:13:00.000-05:00

I thought this was a good article, so I've posted it here. Hope you enjoy it!Keep smilingFelicity 8-)With gemstone beads, every bead is precious. Every bead is beautiful. Alittle more effort is needed when stringing a gemstone necklace together.First, decide on the design. Take a fishing line and string the gemstonebeads through it. Hold the string of beads around your neck in front of themirror