Vintage Lace October 15, 2009
Posted by thecrimsonmoon in beads, jewellery, necklaces.Tags: beads, beadweaving, flowers, jewellery, necklace, peyote, seed beads
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Here’s a little something that I made yesterday. I wanted to make a choker that had a kind of lacy ribbon feel so I used a combination of size 11 and size 8 cream seed beads in what I guess is a kind of right angle weave (I made the stitch up as I went but it’s so simple and I’m sure it’s been done 1000 times before!).
I designed the rosette using peyote stitch for the centre and then added petals in a beautiful turquoise, then anchored it to the choker by a glass pearl. Finally I made a fringe using the same seed beads and pearls. The fringe hangs straight and not wavy as in the photo!
I’m very happy with how this turned out, and it’ll be available in my Etsy shop very soon. I’m thinking of making a free tutorial for this design so watch this space : )
Out of this whirled August 22, 2009
Posted by thecrimsonmoon in beads, bracelets, challenges, jewellery.Tags: beads, beadweaving, bracelet, challenge, flowers, herringbone, jewellery, pendant, peyote, seed beads
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This cuff had several working names…Vertigo, Vortex (sounds too much like a loo cleaner!) and Yeah Baby!…before I decided on Out of this Whirled. I love naming my pieces, I think it gives them a bit of character and hopefully will evoke a feeling or memory, but sometimes I struggle and it takes me longer to name something than it did to make it! It’s all part of the fun for me though.
Anyway, enough rambling. Here’s the cuff, made in peyote stitch using black & white Japanese Delica beads. It’s the first time I’ve ever made a peyote cuff from Delica beads and I just love the texture, it’s like flowing fabric. I really enjoyed designing and making this, taking inspiration from this month’s colour challenge on the Bead Buddies forum. This one’s a keeper ; )
And here’s another Black Eyed Susan, this time using a yellow bead mix and I’ve used a button for the centre instead of a cabochon. Not sure what I’m going to do with this one yet, so it’s just a lonely pendant for now.
A Sleepy Black Eyed Susan August 9, 2009
Posted by thecrimsonmoon in jewellery, necklaces.Tags: beads, beadweaving, flowers, herringbone, jewellery, necklace, pendant, seed beads
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I was looking for something in my ‘bit box’ yesterday and found this black polymer clay face that I made sometime last year. I thought it would be great for the centre of a flower and immediately black eyed Susan’s came to mind. So I dropped what I was working on and had a go at one! I’m really pleased with how it’s turned out, another one of those make-it-up-as-I-go things, I think the best stuff is made that way : ) If you love it as much as I do you can find it in my Esty shop.
Angelic Bookmarks July 5, 2009
Posted by thecrimsonmoon in beads.Tags: beads, book thong, bookmark, charms, crystals, flowers, gold, silver, Swarovski
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My arm’s a little better today so I’ve managed to squeeze in a bit of beading. I really enjoyed making these little angels! They’re all available here ; )
Blog Candy! June 13, 2009
Posted by thecrimsonmoon in beads, freebies.Tags: beads, book thong, bookmark, charms, flowers, seed beads
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No special reason for this blog candy, I just thought it was time for a little giveaway. Up for grabs are these almost-edible mini book thongs, perfect for your Summer reading!
All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is to leave a comment on this post. As there are two book thongs up for grabs you’ll get two chances to win. Also, if you put a link on your blog telling your readers about my blog candy then I’ll enter your name twice, giving you four chances to win one of these unique bookmarks!
I’ll be picking the winner out of a hat (or something hat-shaped, I don’t think I actually own a hat!) at midday(ish) on Saturday 27th of June.
Good luck!
By the way the comment link is at the top of this post, not at the bottom like Blogspot posts – I know, it’s very confusing!
Earrings May 5, 2009
Posted by thecrimsonmoon in beads, earrings, jewellery.Tags: beads, beadweaving, brick stitch, crystals, earrings, flowers, gold, jewellery, peyote, seed beads, silver, Swarovski
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Here’s a few pairs of earrings I’ve made. They’re looking for new homes so if any of them take your fancy you can find them here. First off are brick stitch flowers made from seed beads and cubes and were designed by the very talented Lynn Davy.
My very first piece of maille! Ok so it’s extremely simple maille made by linking pairs of jump rings, but I’m pleased with it and think it looks fab with the Swarovski crystal hearts : )
I love these earrings! They’re made from Czech firepolished crystals in shades of purple and I’ve used some unusual silver plated chandelier findings.
And I finally managed to get a decent photo of my Blood & Gold earrings.
