Tag Archives: beading

Vote for your Favourite Bead Dreams Piece!

Posted on June 4, 2013 | 1 Comment

If you are not able to attend this year’s Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you can still check out the Bead Dreams exhibition online!

All this week, you can vote for your favourite Bead Dreams piece. The piece with the most votes will be awarded The People’s Choice Award ribbon and a $500 gift certificate from Fire Mountain Gems. Please click HERE to view all of the finalists! Scroll down to view my micro-beaded dog collar necklace entitled ‘Pretty in Poodles‘. Also, please check out my Facebook page for updates on my latest bead painting in progress. Thank you for your interest in my beadwork!

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Posted in awards, bead embroidery, competitions, dogs, exhibits, necklaces

Tagged Arts, Bead, Bead and Button, beading, crafts, Etsy, Jewelry, Milwaukee, People's Choice Award, Poodle, Seed bead, Wisconsin

New Beaded Golden Retriever Dog Pin

Posted on May 22, 2013 | Leave a comment

Since I sold my beaded ‘Boston Strong’ pin so quickly, I decided to bead another Golden Retriever..My family had one of these dogs when I was small. His name was Moosie. He was my best friend and my protector, but that didn’t stop him from eating the ice cream cone right out of my hand! :p

This item was made using tiny size 15 seed beads. I layered beaded fringe to create his long flowing hair, and his beadwoven ear actually moves when you touch it! This item is now available for sale in my Etsy shop. Please click the pic to view more photos. What kind of dog or animal shall I bead next? :D

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Posted in animals, bead embroidery, Boston, dogs, etsy

Tagged akc, Bead, Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, Boston, Boston Strong, Dog, dog jewelry, Etsy, pet gifts, Seed Beads

New Beaded Wire Fox Terrier Pin

Posted on May 6, 2013 | Leave a comment

Last week, I made a new beaded dog pin pendant- a Wire Fox Terrier! I have always loved these dogs! This bead embroidery brooch was made by stitching tiny glass seed beads to felt 2-3 at a time. This piece is now available for sale. Please click the pic to view more photos at my Etsy shop:

beaded wire fox terrier pin pendant etsy bead embroidery beadwork beads

4cm x 4cm

Also, I am happy to announce that my beaded ‘Boston Strong’ Golden Retriever pin has sold today! A portion of the sale price of this item will be donated to The One Fund aiding the people most affected by the Boston Marathon Bombings. I think I will make a new beaded Comfort Dog pin soon!

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Posted in animals, bead embroidery, Boston, dogs, etsy

Tagged Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, Boston, Dogs, Etsy, Fox Terrier, Golden Retriever, Seed Beads, Wire Fox Terrier

Acceptance

Posted on April 22, 2013 | 5 Comments

Last week, I learned that my micro-beaded collar necklace, Pretty in Poodles, has been juried into the prestigious 2013 Bead Dreams competition!

micro beaded poodle dog collar necklace Boston bead dreams bead and button show

Pretty in Poodles

I am still pinching myself! :O

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Posted in Boston, dogs, necklaces, shows

Tagged Bead and Button, Bead Dreams, Bead embroidery, beading, Beads, Dog collar, Dogs, Etsy, necklace, Poodle

New Poodle Beading Pattern for Beginners

Posted on April 13, 2013 | 1 Comment

A new beading pattern is now available for download at my Etsy shop! Make a cute beaded poodle pin or pendant using size 8 and size 11 Delica seed beads. Learn to work with felt layers using the backstitch & stop stitch techniques. Eight-page PDF file includes: list of beading supplies, sketches which you can print out and use as a template, 24 color photos & step-by-step instructions. This piece is suitable for beginning beaders. Try making one in every color of the rainbow:) Please click the pic for more details. That’s the news for now. Back to beading:)

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Posted in animals, bead embroidery, dogs, etsy, Patterns

Tagged Arts, Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, crafts, Delicas, Download, Etsy, Seed bead, Shopping

Floppy Beaded Basset Hound Ears

Posted on April 7, 2013 | 2 Comments

Last week, I beaded a new doggie pin – a Basset Hound – inspired by a Facebook friend’s dog named Bunjy!

This beaded dog was made by stitching several felt layers onto a piece of stiff beading foundation. I used size 15 seed beads for the entire dog, layering them to accentuate his wrinkles. His ears were made using a freeform peyote stitch technique. They are 2cm long and floppy! Finished piece measures 4cm x 4cm.

This piece can be worn as a pin and a pendant. Click the pics to view more photos in my Etsy shop. What kind of dog should I bead next?

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Posted in animals, bead embroidery, dogs, etsy

Tagged Basset Hound, Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, Dog, Etsy, Facebook, Pets, Peyote stitch, Seed bead

Beaded Bichon-Frise Earrings

Posted on April 3, 2013 | 1 Comment

There is a new pair of earrings for sale in my Etsy shop!

Beaded Bichon-Frise doggie face earrings. I used Japanese size 15 seed beads and tiny glass doll eyes. They hang on sterling silver fish hooks, but they could also be made as studs..

Lucille Ball Bichon frise pet dog earrings mannequin display etsy

How do they look?

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Posted in animals, beadwork, dogs, earrings, etsy

Tagged Bead embroidery, beaded, beading, Beadwork, Bichon-Frise, Dogs, earrings, Etsy, Lucille Ball, Pets, Seed Beads

Hot Wheels Bead Art Car

Posted on March 24, 2013 | 2 Comments

Last week, I worked on a new project – one that I’ve been meaning to try for awhile. I decided to cover an old beat-up Hot Wheels car using tiny Japanese glass seed beads! This one happens to be a blue Nissan Silvia. Check it out:

First, I glued a thin piece of Ultrasuede to the underside of the car. Then, I peyote-stitched size 15 seed beads around the car, stitching the edges to the Ultrasuede beneath.

Considering it is my first time beading a 1/64 scale Hot Wheels car, I think it turned out looking pretty cool! Its also a fun way to recycle an old toy that was otherwise headed for the landfill. The best part is, even though it is now a work of art, it can still be used as the toy it was meant to be:) I am currently running this item on eBay for a limited time, afterwards, it will be listed for sale in my Etsy shop. What should I bead next?

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Posted in cars, ebay, etsy, peyote

Tagged Automobile, beading, Beadwork, Etsy, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Seed bead, Shopping, Toy, Ultrasuede

NEW Yorkshire Terrier Beading Kit

Posted on March 12, 2013 | Leave a comment

A new bead embroidery kit is now available for sale on Etsy!

Learn how to make an adorable beaded Yorkshire Terrier pin or pendant! Kit includes a 20-page instruction booklet w/ 52 color photos, 10 packages of 15/o Japanese seed beads, pin pendant finding, felt, beading foundation, Ultrasuede, English beading needle and thread.

This beading kit is being offered for your personal use only. Make a beaded Yorkie for yourself or for a friend. Please visit my Etsy shop for more beading kits and PDF patterns. Happy beading:)

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Posted in bead embroidery, dogs, etsy, Kits, Patterns

Tagged Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, crafts, Dogs, Etsy, handmade, Seed bead, Ultrasuede, Yorkshire Terrier

New Jack Russell Terrier Beading Kit!

Posted on February 7, 2013 | 2 Comments

Today, I am thrilled to announce that my first bead embroidery kit is now available for sale on Etsy! Make your own beaded Jack Russell Terrier pin or pendant. Kit includes printed 10-page instruction booklet featuring 24 color photos, Japanese size 15 seed beads in 8 different colors, one pin back, felt, stiff stuff, Ultrasuede, and one size 13 beading needle. Click the photo above for more details. If you are interested in purchasing the PDF pattern only, you will find it HERE. This kit is currently available in a limited quantity. Look for more beading kits in the future!

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Posted in bead embroidery, beads, Kits, Patterns

Tagged Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, crafts, Dog, Etsy, Jack Russell Terrier, patterns, Seed bead, Ultrasuede