bead mixes

I've got hooked in netting! I found tubes of 11/0 glass beads in my stash. I am more fascinated by the bead mixes that I accummulated so here they are - a band - ready to hug a wrist that's willing.

passionflower mix

autumn colors

blue-white, and something else mix

garnet chips

This is my first attempt to netting. When we were at the Cape with my friends, I had a chance to see one of the handmade bracelets at a local shop. I thought it's very beautiful and it inspired me to try to make it myself. Here's my take:

I made the base of the bracelet using netting stitch. I used 11/0 silver-lined amethyst glass beads. After making the base, I then stitched the garnet chips on top of it. The pictures below will show you how the finish product looks like. Hope you like it!

The back view of the bracelet.

pink and green

This is what I've done while talking to my df on the phone. A lovely pink and green bracelet! I am just so inspired by the colors of spring that it seems so inevitable not to make something "springy". This piece is made of sterling plated findings and czech glass beads in flower and tear drop shapes. tfr!

Lisa's Pink Bracelet

This bracelet was custom made for Lisa's mom. She wanted to have something made for her mom's birthday along with her other pink gifts for her. Once again, I was glad to make this project for her. I am positive her mom will like this piece not only because it's pretty but also because she's very thoughtful. tfr!

flower dangles

This earring and bracelet set is made for Lisa J.
She bought the pair of earrings and asked me to make a bracelet that would go with this pair of earrings that she likes a lot. I then went and found some beads that will go with the earrings.
The set is made with Czech glass beads that I think are pressed. They are flower beads in different sizes and colors. I used a sterling plated for its metals.
I am so glad that she liked the set when I showed it to her.
tfr!

Colleen's Bracelet

Here's another custom made bracelet and earring set that my df and colleague asked me to do. It took me a couple of weeks to find the rings for the project but once I've laid my eyes on these rings, I did not take any chances. I thought that maybe I could make my own rings using PMC but that's another story. I am interested in that, too. I need to concentrate on one thing right now and that's to make my customers happy! I'd like to thank my df and a couple others who made the same orders as soon as they saw this set!

Email me or leave a comment if you want the set also. I made three of these so far. tfr!

spring flower fringe

I cannot wait for the warm weather or at least the early spring. Instead of whining about it, I took some beads and made them into a garland for your wrist! These beads are made of acrylic, they're transparent and very light that make soft sound to scare away the snow! If you're lucky, you'll find a bug or two on your garland as well.



tfr!

Penny Candy Bracelet

Almost all everyone who saw this bracelet in person never failed to mention that this one reminded them of the candy they used to buy at a penny store, hence the name. I thought they're candy-looking and so yummy! But they're tiny glass beads in teardrop shapes. These beads are made in Japan by the Miyuki company. The toggles are silver plated.

This specific piece was bought by my df and colleague, Terri, as a gift to her gf. Let's spread the lovin' - start buying handmade! Thank you, Terri, I would like you to know that I appreciate your business.



tfr!

Bead Crochet Bracelet

I am bidding this pretty bracelet goodbye. It's always nice to know that what I took time creating is also enjoyed by another person. This time, it's Barb who "hearts" my creation. Thank you, Barb for stimulating the economy. *wink

This bracelet is made using 11/0s miyuki glass beads (of black diamond, pink and clear colors) and some clear fringe beads also from miyuki. I strung them using guttermann top stitching/button thread then crocheted with love and care. The result is amazing! I have to admit that this piece is my most popular in 2008. Several custom made orders we made for this specific color combinations.

Please don't take a shower with this bracelet or don't wet it since it will sag. The weight of the beads on cotton thread does the trick. Again, I guarantee your satisfaction as long as I know you took proper care of the piece.

Stay Happy!
tfr

My first Male customer

One of my male colleagues asked me to make a bracelet for her sister. I went ahead and made the piece for him and gave it last week. I just wish he'll remember to bring his pay soon.

Well, I am happy that my pieces are not only admired by the females but also the males~

tfr!

silver/peridot wrist hugger

Off loom weaving is the technique I used to create this spiral beauty! I used a lot of 4mm Swarovski crystals, 11/0 delica beads, toggles with Swarovski crystals, power pro threads and lots of love. The length is approximately 7 1/2 inches. If you like the silver with some peridot playing around on it (or vice versa), this is a bracelet for you.

tfr!

custom order

I am looking for some big jump ring for my friend's order. Iam not really sure where to pick them up! If you, by any chance, have any idea where to get one like these, please drop me a line or leave a comment.

I tried the local craft stores that I frequent but they don't carry links like these. I even went to the "big stores " and a bead show but to no avail.

I really hope I will be able to find one of these soon.

tfr!

Pink/Purple bracelets

Here are some of the bracelets I made for my colleague, Lisa. I enjoyed stringing these drop beads using power pro. The dainty pink drop beads are just so girly, I can imagine the the little flower blooms in the spring. I also added some crystal AB glass drop beads to the bracelets and not to forget those freshwater pearls and other round beads to complement the pinks.

The purple bracelets are so similar as the pink bracelets except, of course, with it's color. I love playing with colors. I am sure she is going to love these! Now, I just have to make matching earring with the bracelets and I they will be off to go...

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Lisa for patronizing my small business! You inspire me to keep beading...


tfr!

Krista's Bracelet and Earrings Set

Below are photos of my weekend creations. This set is made for Krista, my colleague's dd. As always, I was so energized to make these pearls set because I know that someone's wrist is waiting for it. I used the glass pearls with sterling silver 24ga wire for its links and a SP heart toggles. It's just a joy to behold! I am glad that Krista inspired me to make this set in silver. As you may already know, I made bracelets like this with gold plated wire for its links last month as gifts. I did not realize that they look equally gorgeous in silver.

bead on...

tfr!

Woven Wire

awesome! This is my first attempt to making woven wire design. I've been so patient for this time to come... I finally had my hands on those practice wires and a clamp. I thought it would be too hard to do, but ~ whoala! I made it! I will be featuring some of those wire beauties later.

Wish me luck!


tfr!

rose/mauve spiral

This color combination proved to be my most popular for 2008. I've several of these combinations in bracelets, earrings, and lariat!

I enjoy making custom jewelry for my customers delight! Keep it coming... I am here to grant your wish!



tfr!

I am in the mood for glass pearls

I am making these "babies" for my holiday giveaways. I just want to extend my "thank you's" to people who help my little business running... and most of all for choosing my designs among others. From the bottom of my heart, I am so thankful!

I used gp wires for the links, 2 different glass pearl sizes (they're Japan-made), and assortment of different gp toggles. I know that whoever they find these bracelets to be worthy of using, will appreciate the work that goes with each of them.

Now, now, I have to stop here because I have to make at least twenty five of these....

tfr!

tubular crochet ~ choker and earring set

Here's my take on the mauve/black diamond/crystal order that Lorraine made last month. I strung a pattern of different colors and kinds of seed beads. I use the miyukis since they look so uniform and perfect for this project. I also used the German made top stitching thread to crochet the beads together to make this elegant piece. I did not want to put all my hard work in vain so I used the sterling silver findings to finish off my set. I am looking forward to make my own findings in the near future...






This necklace will be a Christmas gift for her daughter. I hope that she will love this for I love creating this set of jewelry.







tfr!

Peyote Crazy

I've been making stretchy peyote bracelet every night this week that I think I'm becoming peyote crazy! I like to use Miyuki cubes and triangle glass beads for these projects. I like mixing the different color and texture beads that I have. Sometimes, I use the already mixed beads that I buy from the local bead shop. They're fun and easy to make. Furthermore, they don't need any toggles and usually fit to 6-8 inches wrist depending on the bracelet size you prefer.

Please don't get me wrong, I enjoy every moment that I am beading each bead to make a lovely piece. Each piece is unique even if you use the same color mix. I think that's why I enjoy making them. I love the randomness of each piece! I hope you do the same.

Here are my peyote products for this week:

This bracelet is made with pinks and some browns...

I made this bracelet using blue, bluegreen, and steel color-lined

triangle glass beads made by miyuki. I love it!

This one is made using all the shades of red that I have in my stash.

This is also made with triangle beads. I love red!

This is a Red Hat Society version of my triangle peyote bracelets.
I hope you'll find it a fitting gift for your red hatter friend.

This bracelet is made with square miyuki glass beads.

If you like red, this is for you!

This one is made with blueberry pie mix. I love it!

Moonstone mix of miyuki squares.
I hope you enjoy my new creations! Take care and have a great day!

tfr