Etsy Shop for VanBeads

Beading Around a Cabochon Kit - Red Jasper

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:11:09 -0500

$45.00
I love using gemstone cabochons in my beadwork, and this kit will take you from start to finish to create your own beaded cabochon pendant, bracelet or brooch.

In each kit is a genuine gemstone cabochon that has been glued to a piece of Lacy's Stiff Stuff; a piece of Sensuede faux suede for the backing; a 16" strand of matching 4mm round gemstone beads; a sterling silver or gold-filled toggle clasp; Japanese cylinder beads in size 11; Japanese seed beads in size 11; a spool of Nymo D beading thread in a matching color; and 2 size 10 beading needles. Please let me know if you prefer a gold-filled or sterling silver toggle clasp - if you don't let me know which one you prefer, I will choose one for you.

Also included with this kit is a CD with complete instructions on how to do basic bead embroidery, create a bezel for the cabochon with peyote stitch, how to attach the backing, and how to do basic straight fringe. 15 pages of instructions in all! And, of course, this kit, like all my others, comes with instructions on how to contact me if you run into any problems or confusion while making your beaded masterpiece.

If you've ever wanted to learn basic beading with cabochons, this is a great kit to get started. Other stones available include: snowflake obsidian, fancy jasper, crazy horse stone and rose quartz. Or, I can also make a custom kit for you for pretty much any gemstone you would like. Just convo me for details!

The Color and the Shape Bead Embroidered Necklace

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:53:14 -0500

$165.00
Named after one of my favorite albums - The Color and the Shape by the Foo Fighters - this funky piece of jewelry is a one-of-a-kind necklace hand crafted using genuine Pietersite gemstone cabochons and gold-colored coral sticks.

The inspiration for this piece came from a high-end amber and sterling silver necklace that I saw in a local jewelry shop. I loved the lines and shapes, but felt that it lacked color. So I set out to re-create the necklace but added a splash of funky color, and used one of my favorite gemstones in three different shapes for interest.

Each Pietersite cabochon has been attached to an embroidery medium and then affixed in place with a beaded bezel. After the bezel is finished, the cabochons are carefully cut away from the backing and a piece of faux suede has been added.

Once the cabochons were finished, the pieces were wire-wrapped and then attached to the strung part of the necklace which uses more Pietersite beads and sterling silver spacers.

Length of this necklace is 19", and the Pietersite cabochons are each approximately 1 1/2" long.

This piece is truly one-of-a-kind, and will look fabulous with whatever you decide to wear with it!

Peyote Burst - Bridal Colors

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:53:13 -0500

$135.00
This is a finished necklace of my popular Peyote Burst pattern, published on the cover of the April/May 2008 issue of Beadwork magazine.

A soft, muted palette of cream and light yellow beads accents the rich, buttery Swarovski crystal pearls at each flower's center. Each flower is stitched one at a time, with each individual petal being made from either peyote stitch or a fringe technique. They are then strung together on nylon coated stainless steel beading wire and accented with new and vintage Czech pressed glass beads and gold-filled spacer beads.

Measuring at approximately 19" long, this necklace doesn't necessarily have to be for a bride - it also looks great with jeans and a t-shirt!

Sangreal Bead Embroidered Necklace

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:53:13 -0500

$165.00
This is a hand-stitched bead embroidered necklace, truly a one-of-a-kind piece.

The process to make these necklaces is quite time consuming. First, the cabochon is glued to a piece of embroidery medium, and a beaded bezel is added. After the bezel is completed, I begin stitching the embroidery, one or two beads at a time, until the design is complete. I never start with a set pattern in mind when I create these pieces - I just lay out an assortment of beads and see where my hands (and the beads) take me that day!

After the embroidery is finished, the piece is carefully cut out and a backing of Ultrasuede (faux suede) is added. Then I design and add the fringe and a neckstrap. Each piece can take between 5 and 25 hours to create.

The neckstrap for this particular piece was an experiment for me - I used two pieces of satin cord that were stitched together and embellished with more peyote-stitched beaded beads and fringed with Czech pressed glass drops.

I named the piece "Sangreal" because it reminded me of something that would be worn by royalty, with it's rich colors of gold and red.

The neckstrap on this piece measures approximately 22" long and is finished with a simple gold-filled tab clasp.

Queen Margaret's Lace Beading Kit - Peach

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:53:13 -0500

$20.00
This is the kit to create a delicate and lacy necklace accented with freshwater pearls!

Suitable for a novice or even first-time beader, this kit contains everything you need to create a stunning necklace. This kit is for the Peach color way and contains peach colored pearls and clear, copper-lined seed beads. For otherer color ways, please see my other listings.

Kit contains:

Freshwater pearls
Size 11 seed beads
Nymo for stitching
Needles
Full-color directions as a .pdf file (emailed to you, or sent as a CD for an additional $2.00)

You can also purchase the pattern separately on a CD - please see my other listings.

As this kit contains beads and parts that may pose a choking hazard, it is not for children under 5.

Please check my other listings for more beautiful beadwork kits!

Peyote Burst Beading Kit - Black Tie

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:53:13 -0500

$30.00
As seen on the cover of the June/July cover of Beadwork Magazine, this is the kit to create the lovely flowers of the Peyote Burst necklace!

This kit contains only the materials needed to create the flowers, you will need to round out the necklace with your favorite vintage (or new!) beads to make it a one-of-a-kind creation. This kit is for the Black Tie color way (white, silver-lined grey and black). For other color ways, please see my other listings.

Kit contains:

Swarovski crystal pearls
7.5 gm each of two colors of Delica beads
Silver plated or gold plated metal spacer beads
Silver plated or gold plated clasp
Czech firepolished beads in coordinating colors
Nylon-coated stainless steel stringing material
Crimp beads
Nymo for stitching
Needles
Full-color directions as a .pdf file (emailed to you, or sent as a CD for an additional $2.00)

You can also purchase the pattern separately on a CD - please see my other listings.

As this kit contains beads and parts that may pose a choking hazard, it is not for children under 5.

Please check my other listings for more beautiful beadwork kits!

Queen Margaret's Lace Beading Kit - Green

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:53:13 -0500

$20.00
This is the kit to create a delicate and lacy necklace accented with freshwater pearls!

Suitable for a novice or even first-time beader, this kit contains everything you need to create a stunning necklace. This kit is for the Green color way and contains beautiful green colored pearls and green copper-lined seed beads. For otherer color ways, please see my other listings.

Kit contains:

Freshwater pearls
Size 11 seed beads
Nymo for stitching
Needles
Full-color directions as a .pdf file (emailed to you, or sent as a CD for an additional $2.00)

You can also purchase the pattern separately on a CD - please see my other listings.

As this kit contains beads and parts that may pose a choking hazard, it is not for children under 5.

Please check my other listings for more beautiful beadwork kits!

Peyote Burst Beading Kit - Mardi Gras

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:53:13 -0500

$30.00
As seen on the cover of the June/July cover of Beadwork Magazine, this is the kit to create the lovely flowers of the Peyote Burst necklace!

This kit contains only the materials needed to create the flowers, you will need to round out the necklace with your favorite vintage (or new!) beads to make it a one-of-a-kind creation. This kit is for the Mardi Gras color way (gold, silver-lined blue and deep wine). For other color ways, please see my other listings.

Kit contains:

Swarovski crystal pearls
7.5 gm each of two colors of Delica beads
Silver plated or gold plated metal spacer beads
Silver plated or gold plated clasp
Czech firepolished beads in coordinating colors
Nylon-coated stainless steel stringing material
Crimp beads
Nymo for stitching
Needles
Full-color directions as a .pdf file (emailed to you, or sent as a CD for an additional $2.00)

You can also purchase the pattern separately on a CD - please see my other listings.

As this kit contains beads and parts that may pose a choking hazard, it is not for children under 5.

Please check my other listings for more beautiful beadwork kits!

Beading Around a Cabochon Kit - Snowflake Obsidian

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:53:13 -0500

$45.00
I love using gemstone cabochons in my beadwork, and this kit will take you from start to finish to create your own beaded cabochon pendant, bracelet or brooch.

In each kit is a genuine gemstone cabochon that has been glued to a piece of Lacy's Stiff Stuff; a piece of Sensuede faux suede for the backing; a 16" strand of matching 4mm round gemstone beads; a sterling silver or gold-filled toggle clasp; Japanese cylinder beads in size 11; Japanese seed beads in size 11; a spool of Nymo D beading thread in a matching color; and 2 size 10 beading needles. Please let me know if you prefer a gold-filled or sterling silver toggle clasp - if you don't let me know which one you prefer, I will choose one for you.

Also included with this kit is a CD with complete instructions on how to do basic bead embroidery, create a bezel for the cabochon with peyote stitch, how to attach the backing, and how to do basic straight fringe. 15 pages of instructions in all! And, of course, this kit, like all my others, comes with instructions on how to contact me if you run into any problems or confusion while making your beaded masterpiece.

If you've ever wanted to learn basic beading with cabochons, this is a great kit to get started. Other stones available include: red jasper, fancy jasper, crazy horse stone and rose quartz. Or, I can also make a custom kit for you for pretty much any gemstone you would like. Just convo me for details!

Beading Around a Cabochon Kit - Fancy Jasper

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:53:12 -0500

$45.00
I love using gemstone cabochons in my beadwork, and this kit will take you from start to finish to create your own beaded cabochon pendant, bracelet or brooch.

In each kit is a genuine gemstone cabochon that has been glued to a piece of Lacy's Stiff Stuff; a piece of Sensuede faux suede for the backing; a 16" strand of matching 4mm round gemstone beads; a sterling silver or gold-filled toggle clasp; Japanese cylinder beads in size 11; Japanese seed beads in size 11; a spool of Nymo D beading thread in a matching color; and 2 size 10 beading needles. Please let me know if you prefer a gold-filled or sterling silver toggle clasp - if you don't let me know which one you prefer, I will choose one for you.

Also included with this kit is a CD with complete instructions on how to do basic bead embroidery, create a bezel for the cabochon with peyote stitch, how to attach the backing, and how to do basic straight fringe. 15 pages of instructions in all! And, of course, this kit, like all my others, comes with instructions on how to contact me if you run into any problems or confusion while making your beaded masterpiece.

If you've ever wanted to learn basic beading with cabochons, this is a great kit to get started. Other stones available include: red jasper, snowflake obsidian, crazy horse stone and rose quartz. Or, I can also make a custom kit for you for pretty much any gemstone you would like. Just convo me for details!

Beading Around a Cabochon Kit - Rose Quartz

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:53:12 -0500

$45.00
I love using gemstone cabochons in my beadwork, and this kit will take you from start to finish to create your own beaded cabochon pendant, bracelet or brooch.

In each kit is a genuine gemstone cabochon that has been glued to a piece of Lacy's Stiff Stuff; a piece of Sensuede faux suede for the backing; a 16" strand of matching 4mm round gemstone beads; a sterling silver or gold-filled toggle clasp; Japanese cylinder beads in size 11; Japanese seed beads in size 11; a spool of Nymo D beading thread in a matching color; and 2 size 10 beading needles. Please let me know if you prefer a gold-filled or sterling silver toggle clasp - if you don't let me know which one you prefer, I will choose one for you.

Also included with this kit is a CD with complete instructions on how to do basic bead embroidery, create a bezel for the cabochon with peyote stitch, how to attach the backing, and how to do basic straight fringe. 15 pages of instructions in all! And, of course, this kit, like all my others, comes with instructions on how to contact me if you run into any problems or confusion while making your beaded masterpiece.

If you've ever wanted to learn basic beading with cabochons, this is a great kit to get started. Other stones available include: red jasper, fancy jasper, crazy horse stone and snowflake obsidian. Or, I can also make a custom kit for you for pretty much any gemstone you would like. Just convo me for details!

What's The Angle Beadwoven Earrings With Swarovski Crystals

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:31:42 -0500

$79.99
An original design of mine, scheduled to be published in Beadwork magazine in March of 2009, was used to create these stunning earrings.

Made with genuine 3mm Swarovski crystals in sparkling blue zircon, they are full of sparkle! To accent the colors in the Swarovski crystals, I used a tiny size 15 seed bead in a beautiful, delicate shade of powder-blue. You can barely see them against the crystals, but they add a little touch of color to the earrings.

These earrings were hand-stitched using right angle weave, a centuries-old off-loom beadweaving technique using just a needle and thread. They are reinforced with extra thread for strength and durability, but as with all beadwoven jewelry, they should not be worn in the shower and taken off before going to bed.

The sterling silver earwires seen in the photograph can easily be changed to gold-filled at no charge - just leave me a note in "Notes to Seller" when purchasing.

Hanging approximately 1 1/2" long, these are a great way to add a bit of sparkle to your day!

Peyote Burst Beading Pattern - PATTERN ONLY - PDF

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:30:59 -0500

$7.95
As seen on the cover of the June/July 2008 issue of Beadwork magazine, this is the PATTERN ONLY for the Peyote Burst necklace.

This necklace is made with Swarovski crystal pearls, Japanese cylinder beads, and an assortment of vintage and Czech firepolished beads. This pattern is for beaders of an intermediate level, or for those who are comfortable with the peyote stitch.

Please note this is for the PATTERN ONLY, emailed to you in a .pdf format. You must have Adobe Acrobat reader to open this file, and I must have a valid email address sent to me in order for you to receive this pattern.

For patterns on CD or for kits for this necklace, please see my other listings. Thank you!

Talullah's Pearls Necklace - PATTERN ONLY - PDF File emailed to you

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:48:47 -0400

$7.95
As seen in the August/September issue of Beadwork magazine, this listing is for the PATTERN ONLY for the Talullah's Pearls necklace.

This necklace can be made by an adventurous beginner or by a new beader with some experience. It uses some very basic bead stitching combined with simple stringing to create this sophisticated piece based on a vintage knotted pearl necklace.

Listing is for the PATTERN ONLY of this necklace emailed to you as a .pdf file. I must have a valid email address to send you this file.

Kits for this pattern and this pattern on a CD mailed to you are also available - please check my other listings. Thanks!

What's The Angle Beadwoven Earrings With Swarovski Crystals

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:35:12 -0400

$74.99
An original design of mine, scheduled to be published in Beadwork magazine in March of 2009, was used to create these stunning earrings.

Made with genuine 3mm Swarovski crystals in crystal clear with an AB (Aurora Borealis) finish, they sparkle like diamonds! To accent the colors in the Swarovski crystals, I used a tiny size 15 seed bead in a beautiful, delicate shade of silver-lined pink. You can barely see them against the crystals, but they add a little touch of color to the earrings.

These earrings were hand-stitched using right angle weave, a centuries-old off-loom beadweaving technique using just a needle and thread. They are reinforced with extra thread for strength and durability, but as with all beadwoven jewelry, they should not be worn in the shower and taken off before going to bed.

The gold-filled earwires seen in the photograph can easily be changed to sterling silver at no charge - just leave me a note in "Notes to Seller" when purchasing.

Hanging approximately 1 1/2" long, these are a great way to add a bit of sparkle to your day!

What's The Angle Beadwoven Earrings With Swarovski Crystals

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:35:12 -0400

$79.99
An original design of mine, scheduled to be published in Beadwork magazine in March of 2009, was used to create these stunning earrings.

Made with genuine 3mm Swarovski crystals in sparkling padpradsha, they are full of sparkle! To accent the colors in the Swarovski crystals, I used a tiny size 15 seed bead in a beautiful, delicate shade of silver-lined pink. You can barely see them against the crystals, but they add a little touch of color to the earrings.

These earrings were hand-stitched using right angle weave, a centuries-old off-loom beadweaving technique using just a needle and thread. They are reinforced with extra thread for strength and durability, but as with all beadwoven jewelry, they should not be worn in the shower and taken off before going to bed.

The gold-filled earwires seen in the photograph can easily be changed to sterling silver at no charge - just leave me a note in "Notes to Seller" when purchasing.

Hanging approximately 1 1/2" long, these are a great way to add a bit of sparkle to your day!

Talullah's Pearls Beading Kit

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:28:47 -0400

$30.00
As seen in the August/September issue of Beadwork Magazine, this is the kit to create the flowing necklace of Talullah's Pearls!

Suitable for a novice or even a first-time beader, this kit contains all the materials you will need to make this beautiful vintage-style necklace. It really is easier than it looks - and think of the wonderful compliments you will receive when you tell people you made it yourself!

Kit contains:

Freshwater pearls in Peacock grey
7mm gunmetal matte bugle beads
Gold plated spacer beads
Bronze size 15 seed beads
Gold plated clasp
Nymo for stitching
Needles
Full-color directions as a .pdf file (emailed to you, or sent as a CD for an additional $2.00)

You can also purchase the pattern separately on a CD - please see my other listings.

As this kit contains beads and parts that may pose a choking hazard, it is not for children under 5.

Please check my other listings for more beautiful beadwork kits!

Talullah's Pearls Necklace - PATTERN ONLY - CD mailed to you

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:28:27 -0400

$9.95
As seen in the August/September issue of Beadwork magazine, this listing is for the PATTERN ONLY for the Talullah's Pearls necklace.

This necklace can be made by an adventurous beginner or by a new beader with some experience. It uses some very basic bead stitching combined with simple stringing to create this sophisticated piece based on a vintage knotted pearl necklace.

Listing is for the PATTERN ONLY of this necklace on a CD mailed to you via United States Postal Servce. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this file.

Kits for this pattern and this pattern as a .pdf emailed to you are also available - please check my other listings. Thanks!

Queen Margaret's Lace Necklace - PATTERN ONLY - PDF FILE

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:14:38 -0400

$7.95
Even a beginner with no beading experience can create this lovely, lacey necklace! This listing is for the PATTERN ONLY for Queen Margaret's Lace, emailed to you as a .pdf file.

This subtle yet striking necklace is made from simple Czech seed beads and freshwater pearls, but you can substitute other gemstones in the same size.

This pattern will be emailed to you as a .pdf file once payment has been received. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this file, and I must have a vaild email address from you to send it to you.

Kits for this pattern and this pattern on a CD are also available in my other listings.

Thanks!

Venus Necklace

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:18:40 -0400

$145.00
In response to several requests, I am now offering the Venus Necklace as a finished piece of jewelry here on Etsy!

This necklace is made using my original design which was featured in Beadwork Magazine in August of 2008. It is based on a vintage necklace I saw that used clusters of knotted pearls. Since I hate knotting pearls, I devised a way to use beautiful peacock-colored freshwater pearls stitched together with tiny size 15 Czech seed beads to simulate the look of pearl knotting.

Measuring 18" and finished with a gold-plated clasp, this necklace looks great with a t-shirt or with your favorite little black dress. Longer lengths can be made - just convo me for more details and pricing.

Queen Margaret's Lace Necklace

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:18:39 -0400

$120.00
By popular request, I am now offering Queen Margaret's Lace as a finished piece of jewelry here on Etsy.

Named after and inspired by a project that my mother and I dreamed up to create a line of jewelry based on vintage crochet edgings, this piece is light, delicate and airy. It is made with beautiful copper-lined Czech seed beads and genuine mauve colored freshwater pearls that have been intricately stitched together. The secure toggle clasp is also beadwoven and flows seamlessly into the design.

Measuring at 18", this necklace can be custom made in longer lengths. Please convo me for details and pricing!

Queen Margaret's Lace - PATTERN ONLY - CD

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:58:55 -0400

$9.95
Even a beginner with no beading experience can create this lovely, lacey necklace! This listing is for the PATTERN ONLY for Queen Margaret's Lace, mailed to you as a .pdf file on a CD.

This subtle yet striking necklace is made from simple Czech seed beads and freshwater pearls, but you can substitute other gemstones in the same size.

This pattern will be mailed to you via United States Postal Service as a .pdf file on a CD. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this file.

Kits for this pattern and this pattern emailed to you as a .pdf are also available in my other listings.

Thanks!

She Sees All Bead Embroidered Pendant

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:58:40 -0400

$100.00
Created with a glass Cat's Eye fiber optic cabochon, this piece was hand embroidered with thousands of tiny seed beads in sizes 15 and 11. Accented with Jablonex Czech fire polished beads and hex-cut bugle beads, this piece speaks to the inner eye in all of us.

Hung from a 24" strap with fun, twisty fringe along the bottom, it features a very secure (and easy to use!) silver plated tab clasp.

A Distant Star System Bead Embroidered Pendant

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:58:40 -0400

$375.00
This piece is a personal favorite of mine and uses colors that I don't often use. I love the contrast of the genuine Agate and Onyx cabochons with the light purpley-rainbow-finished seed beads. The brass and gold accents lend the entire piece a classy, sophisticated feel.

When I was about ten years old, for Christmas, my parents gave me a book titled "The Planets". It contained an essay about each of the nine planets in our solar system and a short story by a well-known science fiction author that was set on or somehow involved that particular planet. It was my first foray into science fiction, and I was hooked. It still inspires me to this day, and still holds all the wonder in thinking about our world, our galaxy and our universe. I tried to express that wonder when creating this pendant.

This is a large pendant - it measures almost 7" from the top of the first cabochon to the bottom of the fringe, and is a real statement piece. It is suspended from a hand-braided beaded chain, strung on 14lb test braided beading thread, so it is very secure. Finished with a lovely gold-plated (and very secure) tab clasp and gold-plated end cones.

Mardi Gras Flowers Necklace

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:58:40 -0400

$165.00
This necklace is my original design, first published in Beadwork Magazine's June/July 2008 issue!

I created this piece using bright, bold colors - a lovely metallic burgundy and a silver-lined blue. The petals are all hand-stitched using Delica cylinder beads. The yellow centers of the flowers are genuine Swarovski crystal pearls.

The rest of the necklace is strung with Czech firepolish beads and gold-filled round beads. The firepolished beads are made by Jablonex, the leading Czech glass bead company in the world.

Measuring at 20" long and finished with a gold-plated tab clasp, this piece can also be made in longer lengths - please convo me for details and pricing.

Lavender Blooms Necklace

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:58:39 -0400

$165.00
This necklace is my original design, first published in Beadwork Magazine's June/July 2008 issue!

I created this piece using soft shades of lavender Delica beads - one a light lavender, and the other a satin silver-lined purple. The yellow centers of the flowers are genuine Swarovski crystal pearls.

The rest of the necklace is strung with Czech firepolish beads, gold-filled rounds, and vintage (1920's) Czech glass beads. The firepolished beads are made by Jablonex, the leading Czech glass bead company in the world.

Measuring at 20" long and finished with a gold-plated tab clasp, this piece can also be made in longer lengths - please convo me for details and pricing.

Sun Discs Handmade Bead Embroidered Pendant Necklace

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:24:24 -0400

$475.00
I loooooove old jewelry, particularly jewelry from the Elizabethan era. This piece was inspired by a 16th century enamel necklace from the Cheapside Horde, discovered at the turn of the century in London. The three pendants remind me of the ancient Roman Art I saw at the Getty Museum last summer while visiting with my husband for a friend's wedding, and the piece worked up surprisingly fast!

Each pendant is centered around a vintage (1950s) lucite "moonglow" cabochon, and embellished with rows of embroidered seed beads in various sizes and cuts. The pendants are connected with two tiny ladders of 3mm bugle beads, and the neckstrap is accented with two strands of Czech firepolished beads. Each pendant is also backed with a suede-like fabric for comfort and durability. The clasp is a vintage lucite clasp. Overall necklace length is approximately 24".

White Circle Beadwoven Earrings with Mother of Pearl Accents

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:24:24 -0400

$45.00
Created using one of my original designs, these fun and funky earrings are based on a pair of antique ivory earrings. The peyote stitched circles are made with Delica seed beads, which are known for their incredible uniformity and create wonderful sculptural beadwork.

The dangles are genuine mother of pearl beads, and hang nicely from the hoops.

Attached to a pair of gold-filled earwires, these earrings are great for a little pick me up! Measuring 1 1/2" long from the top of the peyote circle to the bottom of the tulip shaped bead.

Keep checking back often - these earrings made with other colors and different accent beads will be coming soon!

My Checkered Past Bead Woven Pendant and Beaded Rope Necklace

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:24:24 -0400

$675.00
This piece was a juried show entry for the Lake Placid Center for the Arts in January of 2006. (It didn't get in, but, oh well, it sure made me think about form!) The rules of the show were simple: anything entered in the show had to consist of two colors only, black and white. It really made me think more about form than color for once, and it was great fun to make the pendant!

The 18" necklace is a twisted Ndebele rope made of tiny size 15 seed beads in black and white. It is finished with two tiny black glass Czech druk beads and secured with an dyed black agate toggle clasp. The pendant is made from some more of those tiny size 15 seed beads and was woven with right angle weave to form a fabric-like pendant that I draped just like a regular piece of fabric. The pendant is secured to the necklace with a peyote-stitched bail.

All Fired Up Pendant

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:24:24 -0400

$225.00
Who ever would have thought that a few simple black agate cabochons could be so...well...dramatic? Three black agate cabcohons are embellished with a variety of seed beeds, backed with a suede-like fabric, and then edged with dozens of crystal bicone beads! Finished with a sterling silver plated toggle clasp, the neck strap measures approximately 22" long. What a way to get noticed!

The Thief - Square Stitched Beadwork Choker

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:23:58 -0400

$400.00
"The Thief" - designed and created in 2007 after much reflection on my life is created in square stitch and accented with genuine bamboo tube beads. The necklace itself measures approximately 17" long and is finished with a sterling silver slide lock clasp. The beadwork was created with thousands of Delica seed beads in a multitude of colors.

Delica seed beads, manufactured by the Miyuki company of Japan, are known for their high quality and uniform shape, which lends a tailored look to finished beadwork created with these tiny treasures.

The design for this piece was heavily influenced by African artwork. Created in square stitch (also sometimes known as loom weaving without a loom), each bead is individually stitched together and the threads reinforced through each row to create a wonderfully flowing, yet sturdy, beaded fabric.

This piece took me so many hours to create, I actually lost track! But I can tell you that I watched "Pirates of the Caribbean" at least four times while working on it!

As you can see from the photographs, this is meant to be worn as a choker, with a little bit of give so that you don't feel like you are actually being choked. With proper care, this piece should give you years of enjoyment and may even be passed on to other family members.

Who Is Getting Married Bead Embroidered Choker Collar

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:23:57 -0400

$900.00
The name for this piece came when one day, as I was hunched over stitching all the little opal chips onto the backing, my husband walked in, looked at my work and said, "Who's Getting Married?" I wish I had known how to do bead embroidery before I got married, because this is the kind of choker I would want to have worn at my wedding!

Genuine moonstone rondelle beads and genuine opal chips were hand embroidered onto a fabric backing, then attached to a stiff brass collar. The piece is backed with a soft, smooth suede-like fabric, and is fringed with quartz drops and long milky bugle beads that sway with your every step! Sophisticated and elegance, but with a subtle organic feel from the gemstone chips, this would be a show-stopping necklace to wear on your special day!

Brass choker has some give to fit a range of neck sizes. No clasp in the back - the stiff collar rests on your collarbone nicely.

Peyote Burst Necklace

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:36:20 -0400

$165.00
In response to popular demand, I am now offering a limited number of these finished pieces for sale on Etsy!

This necklace is made from my original design, published on the cover of Beadwork Magazine in May of 2008.

The beautiful flowers at the centerpiece are each individually stitched using genuine Swarovski crystal pearls at their center and each leaf is created with tiny Delica seed beads. Each bead is stitched together one at a time to create the lovely petals.

Please note that the beads on the strap of this necklace may differ slightly from the ones shown in the picture, but they will be a combination of genuine Jablonex Czech firepolished beads, vintage Czech and German pressed glass, and Swarovski crystal. Jablonex glass beads are recognized as the finest Czech-manufactured glass beads in the world.

Necklace comes as a standard 18" length. Longer lengths can be made - just convo me for details!

Botswana Agate Beaded Necklace

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:36:20 -0400

$80.00
A one-of-a-kind creation featuring genuine Botswana Agate semi-tumbled nuggets and accented with hand-stitched beaded circles and Czech pressed glass beads! This beautiful 30" necklace, finished with a gold-plated pewter toggle clasp, will work just as well with office wear as it will with your favorite jeans and t-shirts. Czech pressed glass beads manufactured by the Jablonex company, the Czech Republic's oldest and best maker of pressed glass beads, finishes this sophisticated necklace.

I created and designed this one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art with the ideas of raw nature and refined culture in mind. Wear it and get lots of compliments!

Custom Order for Amy

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:17:05 -0400

$125.00
This is a custom order for Amy. (You know who you are!) Please do not put this in your shopping cart unless you are Amy!

This listing is for 12 handmade fused glass components. There are three different sizes: 1 1/2" x 1/2", 1" x 1", and 1 1/2" x 1". All of them are made with dichroic glass and have two fine silver loops for stringing, wirework or other jewelry making.

If you would like your own set of handmade fused glass components, please convo me. I would be happy to create a set just for you!

Maroon Bead Embroidered Collar

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:13:00 -0400

$975.00
A true one-of-a-kind art to wear piece! This hand-embroidered collar took me over sixty hours to complete, and incorporates genuine hematite cabochons with a wide variety of beads including pressed glass, seed beads, and bugle beads as well as freshwater pearls. It is backed with a suede-like fabric, and is very light and comfortable. It looks just as great with jeans as it does with a dress. Finished with gold-plated pewter bars and a secure gold-filled toggle clasp.

Desert Dreams Bead Embroidered Pendant and Necklace

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:13:00 -0400

$375.00
I got stuck while working on this pendant in the fall of 2005, right before I went for my first visit to Los Angeles to see a friend whom I hadn't seen in nearly eight years. As I was flying over the Sierras, I was totally captivated by the lines and the colors of those mountains. When I got home, I knew how to finish the piece!

The focal cabochons are made of agate and carnelian, accented with two picture jasper round cabochons on the top. Completely bead embroidered by hand, the piece is backed with a suede-like fabric for comfort and durability. The necklace and fringe are strung with genuine carnelian and picture jasper beads and accented with sterling silver plated cones. A true one-of-a-kind piece to add interest to any outfit!

Green and Brown Ruffled Bead Embroidered Neckpiece

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:02:18 -0400

$875.00
Another one of those dratted embroidered neckpieces that I am so fond of making... This one also took me over a year to finish, as every time I put fringe on it, I decided that I hated it and tore it all out! It finally dawned on me one afternoon as I was watching a Woody Allen movie that the best way to accent this piece was with a brick stitch ruffle! Now, anybody who knows how to do a brick stitch ruffle knows that they can take a looooooong time. I stitched well over 1,000 seed beads in that ruffle alone - and I loved every second of it!

This organic piece is accented with four lovely cabochons - two green serpentine and two brown jasper. The accent beads are new and vintage Czech pressed glass, and the whole thing is backed with a soft, suede-like fabric. This one is going to be very hard to part with - can you give it a good home?

Finished with a secure, adjustable lobster claw clasp, the neckpiece is around 20" long at the shortest setting. A one-of-a-kind piece for a one-of-a-kind woman!

Azteca Bead Embroidered Collar Necklace

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:02:17 -0400

$875.00
This piece took me over a year to complete! Well, technically, it took me over fifty hours, but over the course of a year because I could not figure out how to fringe it. I finally got inspiration from our baby chickens, who are quickly growing in their adult feathers!

This piece has been meticously bead-embroidered with thousands of tiny seed beads, accenting the lovely dyed blue agate cabcohons. I love cabcohons with unusual shapes, and these certainly fit that description! To add to the overall ethnic feel of the piece, I used natural bamboo tube beads in the fringe. A true one-of-a-kind piece as bold as the woman who wears it!

Collar is approximately 20" around the neck and is secured with an adjustable pewter clasp.

Southwest Sunburst Hand Embroidered Beaded Cuff Bracelet

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:01:59 -0400

$675.00
This bracelet was a last-minute project that I entered in the 2005 Essex County Fair. (The fair actually has a BEADWORK category! Woa!) But it was hard to be parted from this bracelet for the few days that it was on display at the fair. The cabcohons are simulated turquoise and coral, and are held in place with peyote-stitched bezels. The rest of the 2" wide cuff is accented with various seed and glass beads from my extensive collection. The cuff is surprisingly light and comfortable to wear, and backed with a suede-like fabric for comfort and durability.

Peyote Burst Beading Pattern - PATTERN ONLY - on CD

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:27:51 -0400

$9.95
As seen on the cover of the June/July 2008 issue of Beadwork magazine, this is the PATTERN ONLY for the Peyote Burst necklace.

This necklace is made with Swarovski crystal pearls, Japanese cylinder beads, and an assortment of vintage and Czech firepolished beads. This pattern is for beaders of an intermediate level, or for those who are comfortable with the peyote stitch.

Please note this is for the PATTERN ONLY, on a CD and mailed to you via the United States Postal Service. You must have Adobe Acrobat reader to open this file.

For patterns emailed to you as a .pdf or for kits for this necklace, please see my other listings. Thank you!

Twisted Bubble Dot Handmade Lampwork Bead Necklace

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:13:02 -0400

$68.00
These little beauties are in wonderful shades made with spring in mind! Wear them to celebrate the end of a long winter or when you need to brighten up your day.

Each lampwork bead takes approximately 30 minutes for me to create. They are made by adding dots of glass to a round bead, and then are poked with a tungsten pick. Instead of letting the hole created by the tungsten pick seal up in the heat of the flame, I immediately cap it with a dab of clear glass, thus sealing the dot into the design. Next, each large dot is twisted with a cold stringer to create the swirled pattern, and each bead is kiln-annealed for strength and durability.

I accented my lampwork beads with Czech firepolished rondelles and Czech pressed glass beads. Silver plated spacers and toggle clasp give the whole piece a light, airy feel.

Measuring 20" long, this necklace is a one-of-a-kind treasure!

Who the Heck is Jackson Pollock Handmade Lampwork Bead Necklace

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:13:02 -0400

$125.00
The first time I remember seeing a Jackson Pollock painting was, believe it or not, hanging in the waiting area of my pediatrician's office when I was a kid. I hated it then - maybe it was because I always seemed to be at the doctor's office with something or other - or because I just hated the painting!

These handmade lampwork glass beads were made with that painting in mind, but appeal to me much more. A rich shade of dark amber is the base of these unique, funky beads which were then wrapped with coral stringer, rolled in yellow and black frit (ground up glass) and then embellished with thin pieces of clear stringer. A melding of colors that works well in any season and will make any outfit a work of art!

Finished necklace is approximately 20" in length and accented with silver plated beads, spacers and toggle clasp, as well as new Czech pressed glass pyramids.

Peachy Keen Lampwork Glass Bead Necklace

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:13:02 -0400

$100.00
Another set of my "accidents", the set of focal beads for this charming necklace are made from coral and purple glass. Styled after the more intricate flower beads I've seen at bead shows, the simple design on these beads contrasts very well with the new Czech pressed glass accent beads.

Measuring approximately 20" long, this refreshing piece is accented with new Czech pressed glass bicones, firepolished rounds, and silver plated spacers and clasp.

Peyote Burst Beading Kit - Earth Tones

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:29:49 -0400

$30.00
As seen on the cover of the June/July cover of Beadwork Magazine, this is the kit to create the lovely flowers of the Peyote Burst necklace!

This kit contains only the materials needed to create the flowers, you will need to round out the necklace with your favorite vintage (or new!) beads to make it a one-of-a-kind creation. This kit is for the Earth Tones color way (olivine and copper luster). For other color ways, please see my other listings.

Kit contains:

Swarovski crystal pearls
7.5 gm each of two colors of Delica beads
Silver plated or gold plated metal spacer beads
Silver plated or gold plated clasp
Czech firepolished beads in coordinating colors
Nylon-coated stainless steel stringing material
Crimp beads
Nymo for stitching
Needles
Full-color directions as a .pdf file (emailed to you, or sent as a CD for an additional $2.00)

You can also purchase the pattern separately on a CD - please see my other listings.

As this kit contains beads and parts that may pose a choking hazard, it is not for children under 5.

Please check my other listings for more beautiful beadwork kits!

Wonky Bead Necklace

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:48:11 -0400

$65.00
This is a lovely, funky choker made from my handmade "wonky" beads and some colorful vintage lucite. The wonky beads are beads that I made only a few of as "practice" beads, but are fully annealed just like all my other beads. I couldn't find anything else to do with 'em, so I strung 'em all together with some really cool vintage lucite rounds and some silver plated spacers and viola! A cool necklace that you can wear to the office to brighten up a plain blouse or something you can throw on with jeans and a t-shirt on the weekend!

Choker measures 16 1/2" inches long, and is finished with a very secure silver plated box clasp.

Play That Funky Music White Girl

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:48:11 -0400

$125.00
Okay, so it's not exactly an original title, but this necklace is an original! The focal beads are handmade lampwork using a funky combination of brown, coral and aqua blue with a raised, bumpy peacock-style pattern. Accented with genuine Mahogony obsidian beads, silver plated spacers, and finished with a silver plated clasp, this one will turn heads wherever you go!

Necklace measures approximately 24" long.