Tag Archives: Jewelry

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 Black & White Cat Pin

Posted on March 7, 2013 | 2 Comments

Finally, I made a new beaded cat pin!

This cat was inspired by my friend’s cat named JoJo who lives in London. He is a bicolor cat who looks a lot like Sylvester! I used size Japanese seed beads for the entire piece, layering 15/o charlottes for extra sparkle. This cat’s long hair is beaded fringe which actually moves when you touch it. I haven’t made a lot of cats because their nose and eyes are difficult to bead at this scale, but I am really happy with how this one turned out. This piece is now available for sale in my Etsy shop – please click the pic for more photos. How does he look? :D

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Posted in animals, bead embroidery, cats, etsy

Tagged Bead embroidery, Beadwork, Cat Jewelry, Cats, Etsy, Jewelry, Kittens, London, Pets, Sylvester

New Tiny Blue Beaded Poodle Pendant

Posted on January 30, 2013 | 5 Comments

There is a new blue beaded poodle pendant listed in my Etsy shop! This piece is very tiny – measuring just 3.5cm x 3.5cm. I used size 11/o and 15/o seed beads to create this poodle’s curly hair. Wear this piece as either a pin or a pendant. This adorable poodle pin is now available for sale at my Etsy shop HERE. This design can also be made in black, white, brown, gray, pink, or purple. The perfect gift idea for your Valentine, or for anyone who loves miniature poodles!

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Posted in dogs, etsy

Tagged Bead embroidery, beading, Beadwork, brooch, Dog, Etsy, Jewelry, Pendant, Poodle, Shopping, Valentine's Day

Make a Hot Pink Beaded Cameo Pendant

Posted on January 27, 2013 | 3 Comments

Boston Bead Company is offering an exclusive bead embroidery workshop with me on Saturday, February 9! Learn how to do basic bead embroidery and peyote stitch while making this hot pink cameo pendant. This project uses size 8 & size 11 Czech glass seed beads, so it is suitable for beginners, although any prior needlework experience you may have had will be helpful.. This 5-hour workshop will be held at the Cambridge, MA store. Please click the pic for more details or register HERE. Hope to see you there!

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Posted in beadweaving

Tagged Bead embroidery, beading, beadweaving, Beadwork, Boston artist, Cambridge Massachusetts, craft, Jewelry, Peyote stitch, Seed bead, workshop

Felt Corgi Dogs Ready to Bead!

Posted on January 21, 2013 | 1 Comment

This weekend, I prepared some felt Corgi shapes for an bead embroidery workshop. Cutting out the felt for my little dogs is a lot of work in itself! And, after cutting out the pieces, I stitch them all together & attach tiny glass eyes and noses. I think that preparing the felt foundations ahead of time will make it easier for beginning beaders..

If you are interested in making a beaded Corgi pin or pendant, there are still a few spots left. This one-time workshop is scheduled to take place on Sunday January 27 from 10am-3pm. Please check Boston Bead Company’s website for details! Thanks for your interest!

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Posted in bead embroidery, bead shops, beading class, Boston, dogs

Tagged Arts, Bead, Beadwork, Boston, craft, Jewelry, Salem Massachusetts, Seed bead

Make a Beaded Corgi Pin!

Posted on January 3, 2013 | Leave a comment

Happy New Year! So far, 2013 brings shiny new beading opportunities! I will be teaching a special bead embroidery workshop later this month at Boston Bead Company in Salem, MA . We will be making a new beaded Corgi dog pin using Czech size 11 seed beads & Delicas.

The workshop will take place on Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 10am-3pm. Skill level is INTERMEDIATE, so any prior embroidery/ needlework experience you may have had will be helpful. Class size is limited to 6 – you may sign up HERE. Boston Bead Company is located at 10 Front Street, Salem, MA 01970. Hope to see you there!

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Posted in bead embroidery, beading class, Boston, dogs

Tagged Bead embroidery, Bead Shop, Beadwork, Boston, Front Street, Jewelry, Salem, Seed Beads, workshop

Mixing Beadweaving with Lampwork Beads

Posted on October 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

This week, I am busy preparing for next week’s bead embroidery workshop at Boston Bead Company. So, I’d like to take this opportunity to show you my latest freeform beaded bracelet!

Remember my first lampwork beads I made at Diablo Glass School recently? Well, I experimented by weaving them into one of my freeform peyote stitched cuffs. This piece is well-balanced with one lampwork cylinder bead at the center and two lampwork beads on either side of it. I used a mix of pink, white, blue and gold seed beads. I stitched through the lampwork beads many, many times to ensure that the thread will hold the weight of the piece. And, it does! Click the pic to see more photos. This bracelet measures 7″ so it will fit anyone with a 6″ wrist. It also features a sterling silver slide clasp which makes it easy to put on & take off!

Also, just a quick reminder, you can save 10% off any order in my Etsy shop by using coupon code OCT200. Valid through October 31, 2012! Thanks for your interest in my beadwork!

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Posted in beadweaving, Boston, bracelets, etsy, jewelry, lampwork

Tagged Bead, Bead embroidery, beading, beadweaving, Beadwork, Boston, Etsy, Jewelry, Lampwork, Sterling silver

Meet The Lone Beader @ Boston Bead Company!

Posted on September 11, 2012 | 1 Comment

I am thrilled to announce that Boston Bead Company has invited me to do an artist reception later this month! Please join me on Thursday, September 27 from 6:30pm-8pm to help kick off the bead shop’s Seed Bead Trunk Show. I will be showing plenty of beaded dog jewelry for humans and a few bead-paintings, which will be also be available for sale! If you are interested in taking a future bead embroidery class with me, please let the bead shop know by email. Also, don’t forget to RSVP for your chance to win the door prize – 10 unique vials of seed beads! Hope to see you there. Thanks for your interest in my beadwork!

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Posted in bead shops, beading class, Boston, dogs, etsy, exhibits

Tagged beading, Beadwork, Boston, Boston artist, Cambridge Massachusetts, Dogs, Etsy, Harvard University, Jewelry, Seed Beads

‘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

New Purple Beaded Dalmatian Pin!

Posted on June 25, 2012 | 2 Comments

Just a quick post today to announce a new item in my Etsy shop – a purple beaded Dalmatian pin!

This piece was created by stitching tiny glass seed beads to felt (2-3 beads at a time) using a strong nylon thread. Beads are layered to make her legs & face look dimensional, and her ear actually moves! Several different shades of purple & white seed beads were used, as well as a tiny glass eye for her nose. It measures 2.25″ wide x 1.5″ tall (5.5cm x 3.5cm). This pin can also be created in black & white or brown & white. Please click the pic for more details. What kind of dog should I bead next?

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Posted in bead embroidery, dogs, etsy, wearables

Tagged beading, Beadwork, craft, Etsy, handmade, Jewelry, Seed Beads