Tila Beads Bracelet

Japanese Tila beads are very new to the market.  I took a class last weekend on how to make a bracelet with these two hole beads.  The bracelet was rather easy to put together although I will have to admit that I took it apart and remade it!  The colors I used are black and gold.  Very pretty!

Amber Remake

I made a necklace using these amber stones (fakes) with a pendant.  I never wore it after I made it because I really did not like the stones with the pendant so I took it all apart and remade the necklace using the stones and gold spacers of different shapes and sizes.  The stones are various shades of yellow, gold, white and bronze.  I like it much better now.  I tend to have a liking for things that are bigger and simple these days. And yes, that is a picture of my wonderful husband sitting on the desk behind the necklace! 

Brick Stitch - Easy

I taught myself how to brick stitch this past week. I have an awesome book on seed beads and the instructions in the book are easy enough for even me to figure out.  I made two necklaces.  One necklace I made is a simple brick stitch.  I made a matching bracelet and used a cute little button as the clasp.  I even learned how to make my own peyote clasp.

The second necklace is what is referred to as twisted brick stitch and you will be able to distingquish the different look of the two. Again I used a button for the clasp. In this one I used different colors throughout.  It makes it very versatile! 

As usual, I love them all!

Green No Rhyme or Reason

I really loved the black/silver No Rhyme or Reason necklace I made so I decided to make a second one using green as the main color.  I made it longer than the first so that the many different beads and findings are prominently displayed and not hidden behind my hair.  Hope you like it to!

No Rhyme or Reason - Necklace

I was inspired by Tammy, owner of Tada Artisan and Bead Shop, for this necklace.  It is made of quite a few different and interesting beads and findings.  As my name of the piece depicts, there is no rhyme or reason for the various mediums used and the placement of them.  I love it and can't wait to wear it!

Agate necklace and matching earrings

I was in a weird place over the weekend (happens quite frequently actually) and made a number of necklaces.  This necklace is made out of three differrent beads. There is the large agate that is a very unusual color.  It borders on green/gray. There is a raised surface in the middle of the bead. The round beads are also agate and about the same strange color.  In between I added greenish/grayish crystals.  I love the look.  While I did take the time to make matching earrings, I failed to take a picture of them!  That should give you an idea of where I my head was at the time!

Red, Black and Bold

I really like wearing bold jewelry!  I think it is because I dress so conservatively for the most part.  I had this necklace along time ago with a pendant but I really did not like it.  I took it apart and just added black crystal beads between the red.  It is strikingly beautiful!

Fresh Water Pearls

This is a simple but pretty necklace made of fresh water pearls and double sterling silver plated spacers.