designing lots of bracelets

 a big challenge from john bead

create a bracelet for each of the different czech glass bead pillow boxes

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above one of my favorite, using aluminum wire 12 and 18 ga 

also from john bead

dreamy snowflake , soutache and fur necklace

 

this challenge was so much fun

i had so many ideas , it was hard to be limited to just one

fortunately the box of mixed beads was

 more than enough to create several projects

(see my northern lights wire necklace here)

i was so excited to work with fur for the first time

and the soutache cord was a wonderful way to feature these lovely beads

they come in a variety of color

see all the artists work here

northern lights beaded and wire necklace

i always love a challenge

my friend carmi  sent me these fabulous mixed beads

from john bead

12 artists where give a different color and asked to create something

see all the fabulous creations here

there are a variety of beads and i had tons leftover

so i worked on second set

and then some!

cascading wire necklace

 getting ready for my classes this Wednesday at the John Bead Outlet

(also available November 30th)

check out the class list here 

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all you need is a few feet of 26 or 28 gauge wire

and a small assortment of beads

and in no time you will have this beautiful necklace

and will want to make them for all the women on your Christmas list one

 

all fired up!

loving my new  Czech fire polished beads

 from the John Bead Outlet

plus some aluminum wire

 



shell and pearl necklace

having fun using up my leftover shells

now I want more!!

 

back to school

 exciting news!

starting next week I will be teaches classes

 at the john bead outlet

for more information contact

classes @johnbeadoutlet.com

416-757-3287 ext 247

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follow my facebook page for the latest classes and updates here

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Tree of life

Wednesday September 14, 2-4 pm

 

 wire and beaded necklace

Wednesday September 14, 11am-1pm

japanese porcelain and soutache set

another challenge from my friend carmi

using vintage porcelain beads and cabochons from john bead 

its been awhile since creating something with soutache cord by dazzle it

it took a while to get back into the rhythm

once i did , i really enjoyed letting the cord help create the design 



wild wire project

another challenge from my friend carmi

I was given a small flower maker component from John Bead

I knew I wanted to use wire and found some seed beads to match

I used 18 gauge wire from dazzle it to make the base

 and 24 gauge wire for the rest

i just started with the "branches", 10 of green , 10 blue

then doubled them up to make 10 branches

 to fill in the gaps

it looked a bit busy but i didn't want to waste all that work so

i hit the "point of no return" and took it over the top

 

 

spiral necklace

 my last visit to the john bead outlet sale

I picked up some interesting shaped

shell/pearl beads

i just started adding in any beads i thought would look good

a little wire and easy peasy

a pendant necklace is done

valentine necklace

going through my stash of beads i found this mixed bag

i purchased at the john bead outlet before chrismas

they had a fantastic 80% off sale 

it was a great time to stock up on a few supplies

the pearls where the best deal

going global---global chic that is

 having a bit of fun with my friend carmi

getting to work with john beads  newest product line

global chic

featuring fabric cords

metal findings

beads and semi precious stones

wire and beaded necklaces

 taking a break from all the painting i've been working on

I love twisting wire, it's like doodling for me

and adding the beads is just icing on the cake

tropical punch

 

i love getting mail

especially  when its from my friend carmi

another fun challenge

tropical punch from dazzle-it

see all the wonderful creations on the blog hop here

 

starting top left alma stoller

cindy godrick
me

tammy powley

laura weed

tenia nelson

suze weinberg

lisa kettell

wendy price 

 

the collection includes a luscious assortment of Lucite flowers and chain,

round and tear drop beads, three dimensional flowers, filigree components,

 sliders, a unique metal flower maker, retro flower components and polyester pipe

 

using some dazzle-it gold aluminum wire

i created this fun necklace above

and i love the retro color palette below

 

 

soutache earings

i finally got a chance to finish these matching earrings

using the new thumbnail earing post from dazzle-it

( plus soutache cord, rhinestones and vintage beads )

they will look great with the feature necklace i made for john bead

macrame choker

 another challenge from my friend carmi using

dazzle-it hemp cord and a simple square knot

and a few preciosa rocailles in the opaque brown iris 



macrame jewelry

another challenge from my friend carmi

featuring cotton wax cord from dazzle it

i was inspired by some fabulous jewelry found on pinterest

i loved working with this wonderful cord

(so many great colors to choose from)

using some traditional knots and ladhaki beads

i created this necklace and matching bracelet in no time

wire and pearl necklace

 sometimes a simple idea , multiplied , can make something beautiful

all it took was some inspiration at the john bead outlet store

(vintage pearls on sale)

some 26 gauge wire and a crochet hook

creating  over 30 strands measuring 12-15 inches in length

all together i'm happy with the finished necklace

 



also found at the outlet (below)

pre- knotted pearls  (only .75 cents each) with metal crimps on each end

in a few minutes , using a metal choker and pliers,

I finished this necklace and matching earrings for under $10