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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

Holiday Pet Shoppes Show @ Sheraton Boston Hotel

Posted on December 2, 2012 | 6 Comments

I am excited to announce that I have been invited to participate in the Holiday Pet Shoppes 2012 show! The show takes place this Saturday, December 8 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel (at Prudential Center) from 12pm-6pm. This show is sponsored by Cityside Subaru and will feature over a dozen carefully selected pet vendors from throughout New England. You will be able to view my beaded doggie designs as well as a select number of my beaded artworks, all of which will be available for sale. Please check the event page to learn about all of the vendors, as well as special guest, Lilly the Hero Pit Bull.

This will be my first show on rather short notice, so I have been running around like crazy trying to prepare. I don’t have a lot of money to spend, so I used what I had around the house to create a display for my beaded pet pins. I simply covered a canvas with felt and displayed it on a tabletop easel. I can now attach my pins and pendants to the felt using U-pins. It’s a simple idea, but I think it will serve its purpose for a one-day show. What do you think?

I will also be offering one of my latest designs at next week’s show – a new beaded Labradoodle pin! I used size 11 & 15 seed beads to created this piece. Beadwork is layered on the dog’s head & ears to create more dimension. I posted a photo of this on my Facebook page, and learned that this piece could actually pass for several different dog breeds. What kind of dog does it look like to you?

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Posted in Boston, exhibits, shops, shows

Tagged Bead embroidery, Beadwork, Boston, Cats, Dogs, Etsy, Facebook, New England, Pet Shop, Prudential, Shopping

Semi-Beaded Truck, Turkey Day, & Black Friday Sale!

Posted on November 21, 2012 | 1 Comment

Here’s an update on the progress of my beaded Peterbilt semi- truck. After beading the American flag grill, headlights, and cab, I created two beaded lights using 12-gauge precious metal wire. I stitched a ball of felt to the ends of them, and bead embroidered orange Delicas around the felt. I wasn’t sure this would work at first, but it turned out kinda cool!

And, even though working with wire is not my forté, somehow I managed to create 2 side view mirrors by stitching liquid silver bugle beads to precious metal wire.

Currently, the truck consists of 4 pieces of beadwork + 2 wire lights. Nothing will be stitched together until all of the pieces have been created.

I still need to add some lights on top of the cab, as well as a beaded doggie passenger:) How does it look so far?

semi beaded peterbilt truck usa etsy bead embroidery beadwork coupon sale

27cm x 27cm x 5cm

Over the next couple of weeks, I will be working on holiday orders for my Etsy shop. Please note: ALL CHRISTMAS ORDERS for custom beaded dog pins or made-to-order items MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 14 to guarantee delivery, though I will make every attempt to ship orders placed after this date in a timely fashion.

To kick off the holiday shopping season, I will be running a special sale on Thanksgiving Day & Black Friday. All items in the Clearance Section of my shop will be an additional 25% off the marked price for 2 days only beginning on Thursday, November 22, 2012 beginning at 12am EST. Please watch my Facebook page for an additional coupon code to receive Free Shipping all weekend long! Remember, November 24 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small & local businesses! Thank you for your support. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Posted in bead embroidery, beadwork, business, etsy, fiber art, holiday, trucks

Tagged beading, Beadwork, coupon code, Etsy, Facebook, Peterbilt, SALE, Semi-trailer truck, Thanksgiving, USA

‘Pretty in Poodles’ Micro-Beaded Dog Collar

Posted on July 7, 2012 | 6 Comments

Long time, no post! For those who haven’t been following my beadwork on Facebook, here is my latest creation. A micro-beaded dog collar (or choker necklace) featuring 7 corded poodles in all different colors!

Each poodle was created individually by stitching tiny glass seed beads to felt 2-3 beads at a time. The poodles’ hair was made using Czech 1x4mm micro-bugle beads and 13/o charlottes. The hair is long beaded fringe which actually moves when you touch it, feeling silky soft!

After the poodles were beaded, they were then stitched together into the shape of the necklace. Closure is a sterling silver chain & lobster claw clasp. Beadwork measures approx. 10″ x 3″ (25cm wide x 7.7cm tall). Necklace fits 14″ – 16″ (35 – 40cm). Please view the Etsy listing for more details.

This is a one-of-a-kind wearable art piece which will not be duplicated. If you are interested in a custom beaded dog collar of a different breed, please contact me through my Etsy shop. Thank you for your interest in my beadwork!

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Posted in dogs, etsy, jewelry, necklaces

Tagged Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, Dog, Etsy, Facebook, Jewelry, Pink, Poodle, Purple, Seed Beads

The Making of a Beaded American Eskimo Dog Pin

Posted on December 29, 2011 | 4 Comments

This week, a Facebook friend suggested that I make a beaded American Eskimo Dog pin and I was up for the challenge!

First, I traced my sketch onto a piece of Lacy’s Stiff Stuff. I don’t usually use Lacy’s, but I have begun to use it for the first layer of my beading foundation when working on something very small & detailed. I actually prefer to use felt because it’s easier to manipulate, but for details, such as the tiny legs on this dog, Lacy’s is easier to cut to shape. Then, I cut a few more layers of felt and stitched them altogether.

Next, I stitched a tiny glass taxidermy eye for the nose. Then, I stitched tiny size 15 Japanese glass seed beads to the foundation. I always start with the face, as that is the most difficult part. It gets easier from there, but still time-consuming!

As you can see, this requires quite a lot of stitches using needle and thread in a very small space (3cm x 4cm)! After I completed the first layer of beadwork, I stitched on a layer of beaded fringe (over the other seed beads) to add movement and realism to this tiny canine. Then, I stitched eye pins to the backs of the legs for added support. When the process was complete, I added an Ultrasuede backing.

This piece is now listed for sale on Etsy. You can see detailed photos by clicking the photo above. How do you think it looks? What kind of dog should I bead next?

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Posted in dogs, etsy

Tagged Bead, Bead embroidery, Beadwork, Etsy, Facebook, Japanese Spitz, samoyed, Seed bead

Holiday Beadwork Sale!

Posted on December 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

This week, I am running a big holiday sale on Etsy (powered by Etsy on Sale). All ready-to-ship beaded dog pins & pendants are now 10% off regular price now through December 24. Also, get FREE SHIPPING this week only by entering coupon code SHIP2ME at checkout. I don’t run sales like this very often, so take advantage while you can!

To check out the current progress of the beaded portrait I’m working on, please stop by my Facebook page. Thanks for your interest in my beadwork:)

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Posted in etsy

Tagged Beadwork, craft, Etsy, Facebook, Holidays, Pendant, SALE