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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...

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beadwork 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...

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monday 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....

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skull 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,...

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shop 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...

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sunny 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 &...

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it’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...

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lariat 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...

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ombre 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...

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crocheted 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...

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catching 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...

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handflower 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...

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cucumbers 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...

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kitty 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...

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Custom 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...

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Mauve 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,...

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what 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...

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3 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...

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Aquamarine 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...

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Beaded 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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