New Bracelet Style

Love Love Love the product I just learned how to make last weekend.  I've made two of these so far, one with the two hole Tila beads, and one with round crystals.  They look entirely different but they both look amazing.

Here's a picture of the original one that I made.  Dark purple leather cord, hematite colored Tila beads and Crystal colored fire line with a Swarovski crystal button as the clasp.

I've gotten so many compliments on it, and it's very versatile.  The crystal one I made is only a double wrap instead of a triple like this one.  It's also a great option for an anklet now that the season is coming up.

This is the original leather and Tila bead version

This is the blue and gold crystal  with black leather cord

I have another class on Friday afternoon to learn how to make stringable beads out of crystal bicones.  I'll be sure to post pictures of those sparkly little nuggets.  

Happy Record Store Day today and Happy Earth Day tomorrow, everyone! 

Beads Beads Beads

Just got back from my spring break trip to Hawaii where I was hoping to find some fun beads, unfortunately that didn't happen as planned, the one store I found was very limited in their selection.  The good news is, I'm signed up for two new classes at my local bead store that I frequent regularly.

I did get some beading done on the flight to Hawaii and I'm getting together with a friend on Sunday to do some beading and finally learn the peyote stitch, so I'll have a couple new pictures to share.

I've also decided that for 2012, $1.00 or 10% whichever is larger for each individual sale, will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project...Please take a look at the cause, it's really great, here's a link to learn more about what WWP is

Click here to learn more about WWP

Here are some pictures of things that I've made recently and haven't posted.

 

The peach pearl and crystal bracelets turned out amazing.  They get washed out in this picture. 

Swarovski crystal bicones and cubes necklace and bracelet set in sapphire and clear

Silver and iris ladder style bracelet

Perfect for the holidays, Red crystal and white pearl flat spiral bracelet with adjustable toggle clasp.

These clasps are great when giving a bracelet as a gift because they fit such a wide range of wrist sizes.

blue round crystal, blue pearl and tan crystal bracelet.

Hot pink pearls, black rubberized beads and clear and black iris crystal bracelet with a star shaped toggle clasp, very fun.

Pearl, crystal and green seed bead bracelet with a clasp charm, I'm really into these when I use a lobster clasp lately.  

Champagne colored pearl and crustal bracelet, very elegant.

Silver pearl and navy Swarovski crystal Imperial Lace bracelet.

Silver and blue crystal, blue handmade glass beads and silver round beads, I've made these in a variety of colors and love them all.

floral painted glass bead bracelet and earring set with a flower toggle clasp.

pearl and crystal necklace and earring set with an enamel focal bead drop.

Teal crystal mix set with glass beads and blue pearls.

Metallic rainbow beads, crystals and a pink focal flower bead, fun bracelet for anyone, but especially younger girls.  

That's it for now folks, I'll be able to update more regularly now that school's starting to wind down now, and I'll be sure to post pictures of what I learn in my upcoming classes!