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Archive for the 'Beadiness' Category

Stupid Beading Tricks: The Mother’s Day set

Friday, May 16th, 2008

17″ necklace: Sterling silver toggle and crimp beads, pressed flower pendant from Lily Studios, 6mm amethyst beads, silver and purple seed beads.
Earrings: 24gauge sterling silver wire, sterling silver ear wires, beads from above, and 4mm purple Swarovski crystals.
It’s a HUGE leap of faith in oneself to rely strictly on one’s own skill when making a [...]

Stupid beading tricks: Ollie’s Epic Bracelet and Mom’s Commission

Friday, May 9th, 2008

I’m still working the bead thing. I still find it a lot of fun and a nice way to relax. This past weekend I created a cha cha bracelet from a bunch of pink beads that I picked up. It’s an easy monotonous project. Put some beads on a headpin, create a wrapped loop and [...]

Sniffling, sneezing and stinky feet?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

I woke up this morning with the beginnings of a cold. That cheeses me off because when I get sick, I 1) want to eat more and 2) want to move less which is the opposite of what I want to be doing now. On the way to work I stopped off at [...]

Saturday Beadxtravaganza

Saturday, April 19th, 2008

In a moment of softness, I though that perhaps just a gift card to Hollister might not be enough for the confirmation girl tomorrow. I decided to add a personal touch and make a necklace as well.
I wanted something age appropriate, so I went looking on Google for a youthful style. I saw a cute [...]