08 March 2009

Free Parking Spot

Today, I finished what I've been beading for the past 8 weeks! Check out my latest piece - a beaded motorcycle replica & fire hydrant scene:

Beaded Boston fire hydrant pop art beadwork bead embroidery artist beading blog
Beaded Boston fire hydrant pop art beadwork bead embroidery artist beading blog
Beaded Boston fire hydrant pop art beadwork bead embroidery artist beading blog3D beaded Boston fire hydrant.
4" x 1.75"w (10cm x 4cm)
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Afterall, there's no where else to park in the city of Boston! :/

Beaded Buell motorcycle Free parking spot Boston pop art beadwork bead embroidery artist beading blogFree Parking Spot
Bead embroidery on felt. 12" x 6" (30cm x 15cm)
Beaded motorcycle - 10" x 6" (25cm x 15cm)
glass seed beads, sterling silver, metal hardware, vinyl


Beaded Buell motorcycle Free parking spot Boston pop art beadwork bead embroidery artist beading blog
Think I'll get a parking ticket?? ;)

Beaded Buell motorcycle Free parking spot Boston pop art beadwork bead embroidery artist beading blog
Beaded Buell motorcycle Free parking spot Boston pop art beadwork bead embroidery artist beading blog
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26 comments:

Shimmermeblue said...

That is great! The end result turned out amazing, you are very talented!

Karen Gill hidingplacebeadery.etsy.com said...

Awesome work!

Mike's Hemp Bracelets said...

Awesome!!!

Winklepots said...

Oh. My. Gosh! The amount of work and detail that went into those is incredible! You do amazing work!

Mary Timme said...

Wow, it looks so good now that you've finished.

Carol Dean said...

Seamless perfection!

Bev's Jewelry said...

To have the back of your piece look almost as good as the front always amazes me.
Love both pieces.

jodi said...

Wow. I've been watching this piece transform over the weeks. Your work is so detailed. Beautifully done. Congratulations.

Kala Pohl Studio said...

Amazing, I love it. You are indeed very talented:):)

tangled stitch said...

It really looks great finished and put together. I have enjoyed watching this piece evolve to it's conclusion. Can't wait for the next project.

Mortira said...

It turned out great! The hydrant looks awesome as an accessory to the bike. Another amazing work!

boneman said...

You are truly a beader, quite gifted,
(all of your beads maticulously sifted)
To make this fire hydrant and
Motorbike on its stand....
Now you only need a dog with its leg lifted.

(sorry....maybe not)

Dr. Deb said...

Your creativity is boundless!

The Lone Beader said...

Awwww... thanks everyone!! I am really proud of how this turned out! :D

And, Boneman, you are a poet and don't even know it! ;)

Vicki W said...

Super cool!!

Rosebud Collection said...

What a job..I can not believe you did all that beading. Wonderful..

Glitzer said...

Absolutely fantastic beadwork!

jams o donnell said...

Excellent stuff LB.. Mercifully no bead dog cocking it's leg by the hydrant!

Autonomous Artisans said...

You are an amazingly talented person! Fabulous work!!

Judy Merrill-Smith said...

(applause!)

Denise Felton said...

You are a goddess! I've scheduled a link to this post to go live on my blog later today. I hope it brings you a few new fans.

Denise
http://needlework.craftgossip.com

Jelveh Designs said...

goodness, 8 weeks, that is a lot of work and very lovely...
www.jelvehdesigns.blogspot.com

The Lone Beader said...

Thanks for the sweet comments, everyone! Also, thanks for mentioning me in your blog, Denise! I really appreciate it! :D

Triz Designs said...

amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! your work always leaves me amazed!!! love it!!!

Pursuing Art... said...

You are AMAZING all right...and this motorcycle and fire hydrant is INCREDIBLE, Diana!!! I am just in awe over this piece...It is truly SPECTACULAR!!!

Ruela said...

wow, beautiful!