earrings-a-day march 26
I have a few of these really pretty shells with a mother-of-pearl sheen to them. I’m not sure what sort of creature lived in this type of shell, but it’s so pretty. I strung them on silvertone...
View Articlebeadwork Saturday
what I did today… I needed to work on a commission piece for my Gma. She had received some beads from the Netherlands from visiting family. She wanted them made into a necklace. The round blue...
View Articlemonday beading
I didn’t get to the Tie Skirt yesterday, but I finished the plaid part of my logcabin quilt and mended a couple of pairs of jeans. So not all was lost. Today, I tackled some crochet, and beading....
View Articleskull netted necklace ta da
Enjoy! {length: 19″ grey transparent + opaque black seed beads howlite skulls in white, red, + black} =+=+=GIVEAWAY REMINDER=+=+= Filed under: Beading Tagged: beadwork, goth, howlite, netting, skull,...
View Articleshop update & giveaway reminder
A quick reminder to enter my giveaway (click the tab above)! If my Facebook page gets to or over 100 likes I’ll triple the prize! Three winners! YAY! I’ve put these two beauties into the shop. We are...
View Articlesunny sunny days
it’s been busy around here on the farm. The garden is mostly in. Pumpkins, zuccinis, tomatoes (very late!), & potatoes are left to get in. Doing yard work and getting wood for the firepit &...
View Articleit’s a hard life
I worked hard before I played, honest! Pumpkins in. Zuccini in. Tomatoes …. not in. Spagetti Squash … in tomorrow. And I even organized my kitchen display shelves, making them more attractive AND...
View Articlelariat necklaces sneak peek!
I’ve had a lot of fun the past few days making lariat necklaces with beaded feathers. First I made the black&white ones with turquoise bear charms, then I moved on to rainbows. Finally I created...
View Articleombre lariat
I’ve been having fun creating these beaded feather necklaces in a variety of colourways. Peacock, ombre, and speckly. I’ll be listing them in July, so keep an eye out for them! In other news: 9 Days...
View Articlecrocheted baby booties and new listings!
I needed to stay busy while visiting with friends this Canada Day holiday, so I decided to hook up some baby booties. A very good idea considering all the babies on the way in my circle of friends. I...
View Articlecatching dreams: July birthstone
The glowing ruby shall adorn, Those who in July are born; Then they’ll be exempt and free From love’s doubts and anxiety. peyote stitch & brickstitch five different finishes and shades of red seed...
View Articlehandflower ta da
I got a custom order for a handflower, or slave bracelet, done in tones of rich brown. Mustn’t be sparkly, and with a hint of periwinkle. I may have over done the periwinkle. For brown seed beads the...
View Articlecucumbers and daisies
keeping up with the harvest has been tough for me. I’ve got so much to do, and I don’t like to can when it’s very hot outside as it warms up the house to much – making it uncomfortable for … Continue...
View Articlekitty and hunny
It’s a busy, cool day around here. I’m baking, canning, and cleaning. The plan was to go fishing, but that may happen tomorrow if it’s sunny. Well – I’ll be crocheting while my hunny and children...
View ArticleCustom Order, or just an excuse to do some beadwork?
I have an order for a Christmas present that was rather vague. Netted necklace in colours she would like. hrmmmm…….. well that sounds like an excuse to look through all the great patterns online and...
View ArticleMauve Fresh Water Pearl Five-Point Netted Necklace ta da!
ta da! I certainly hope the lady who recieves this custom order piece loves it. If you’d like your own, let me know. Filed under: Beading Tagged: beading, beadwork, custom order, fresh water pearls,...
View Articlewhat I’m pinning
I’ve been cutting down on my crochet time and doing some beadwork. I love beading and really missed it. I hope this weekend I can get the kids to sit down and make button ornaments and beaded...
View Article3 for $20!
I’m trying a new idea. I have a lot of old stock that I haven’t ever listed in my Etsy shop. I could just tear them apart, but I’d rather sell them at a deep discount and give them new … Continue...
View ArticleAquamarine Dreamcatcher ta da!
This Ta Da had to wait until after Christmas so as not to spoil the surprise! and finally… Made with crystals, aquamarines, canadian geese feathers, leather, and seed beads! She loved it! Filed...
View ArticleBeaded Dragon Ta Da!
I had this adorable beaded dragon pointed out to me by a friend, and it was so darn cute I had to give it a try. I had to redo the wings a couple of times, mainly due to to … Continue reading →
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