Tuesday 27 March 2012

Spring Cheers ... (Post 71)

I love this time of the year, although it may be a little unpredictable, weatherwise. Funny since I started this the weather has taken a turn for the better - full on sunshine, not that I'm complaining.

I've got a lot to show you, its been a busy few weeks.  Where to start?

Mother's Day Necklace
A Norma Jean Dell Design
Last week I showed you the cute russian leaf earrings I made, what I didn't say they were part of a set that I made for my mother-in-law for Mother's Day.  I held back showing it until now, but it is now with its new owner and was greatly appreciated.

A Norma Jean Dell design, incorporating a few new techniques for me.  A magnetic clasp makes it easier to wear.

The pendant is a beautiful Swarovski crystal rivoli.  This has no holes so has to be captured in a net of beads' it is then embellished with jet dagger beads and beautiful little jet crystals.

The neck chain is a lovely zig zag type pattern, and actually looks like a 'chain' but is made with very small seed beads.  The whole necklace is made with size 15/0 seeds.

I'd never beaded around a Rivoli before and found that you had to really give a tight tension to it or it just wouldn't hold; once it was captured it was further captured with the dagger beads.

A Bit of a Regular Occurrence
I was really excited to be given the opportunity, once again, to be a 'Tester' - this time for the very talented Liz Reed of Crimson Moon.  Liz had created a tutorial for a Beaded Bead called 'Corona'.  I have never done this type of bead weaving before but found it so easy - in the main because Liz produces wonderful detailed and well photographed tutorials.

'Corona Bead' as a Pendant on faux suede necklace
A Liz Reed Design

The Corona Bead is very versatile and is sweet enough to be on its own as a pendant, or perhaps as a pair of earrings.

If you want to make this visit The Crimson Moon for the tutorial; or if you prefer, purchase the finished article - take a look at the wonderful colours that Liz has used.

'Corona Bead' as a Pendant on a silver Snake Chain
A Liz Reed Design








Appeal to the child within .... and read all about the arrival of the 'Corona Bead'











Week 10 Earrings
'Corona Bead' - A Liz Reed Design



Week 10 Earrings
I just had to make the 'Corona Bead' into a pair of earrings, which contributes towards my Earring Challenge.  But ... I'm STILL behind!

This week is Week 14 .... I keep getting side-tracked with so many other beaded wonders!

I'm going to close here but still have updates for you.  I'm NOT going to make wild promises ... as I don't want to disappoint you BUT I will try to make it very soon!


'Keep Watching, and I'll Keep Blogging'


Charters

11 comments:

  1. I love all your creations and being a tester is really cool. Keep up the amazing work!

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  2. Thanks Kristen, nice of you to say so. Still so much to learn, but the path is very interesting!

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  3. Wow June, your work is so delicate. I love catching up with all your creations x

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  4. Thanks Val, I'm enjoying thelittle seed beads. Hope all well in Bedecked Beads Land x

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  5. Really pretty items, I love the shape of the necklace, I'm not surprised your MiL was pleased.

    Jan x

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  6. Thanks Jan, it is a pretty style of necklace, quite delicate looking that it looks like chain with a touch of 'discreet' bling - the pendant part being swarovski crystal rivoli.

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  7. Wow, loving all of your new creations, especially the Russian Leaf necklace. That is one lucky Mother in Law you have. I have been wanting to try the Russian Leaves for quite a while now, Thanks for the inspirations.
    -Debbie

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  8. Thanks Debbie, its one of my favourites as well. Great that I have inspired you, that's what its all about.

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  9. I love love love the Russian leaf set! Gorgeous work, perfect colors. You are converting me to a seed bead admirer.-Kathy

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  10. Thanks Kathy, it really is very addictive. I love the detail that you can get though and so many wonderful stitches to learn.

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  11. Charters you are one of my picks for the Versatile Bloggers Award - pop over to my page to have a look Mich x

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Charters