Etsy Shop for wMarlaine

Road to Morocco

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:25:58 -0500

$65.00
The colours of this bracelet remind me of the colours of Morocco. In the center portion are 12 tiny glass plum flowers on stems, making the piece very 3 dimensional. The flower beads are seamlessly inserted between the peyote stitches.

The bracelet is made up of Toho and Czech seed beads in sizes 11 and 6 as well as tiny brass finished Toho triangle beads. It measures 7 1/2" long (19cm) and is 1 1/4" (3.5cm) wide and will fit a wrist between 6 1/2" - 7 1/4" (16.5 -18.5cm) most comfortably.
The colours include shades of deep plum, gold and lavender...the deep colours of a Moroccan carpet. The beads are organized in designs which are again reminiscent of a carpet.

An organza bag will be included to keep it safe when it's not on your arm.

To see more of my creations, check out my beading blog: http://beadalicious.blogspot.com/

Black and Sparkle Bracelet

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:25:58 -0500

$55.00
This bracelet is fairly simple with black beads and the sparkle coming from the irridescent beads which punctuate the black with shots of pink, blue, gold and green. It's much prettier than the photos reveal. The toggle has two Swarovski crystals at the ends to add just a bit more sparkle. It feels quite light and slinky on the arm.

Made up of tiny seed beads and black trianglular Delica beads, the bracelet is a design that was developed as I stitched it, one bead at a time. It measures 7" long (18 cm) and is 1" (3 cm) wide with a hand made Swarovski crystal and seed bead toggle closure. It will fit a wrist between 6" - 6 3/4" (15 -17 cm) most comfortably.

An organza bag will be included to keep it safe when it's not on your arm.

To see more of my bracelets, check out my beading blog: http://beadalicious.blogspot.com/

Not Your Granny's Purple - Necklace

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:25:58 -0500

$49.00
Though this necklace is clearly mainly purple it's not what your Granny would have worn. Blended in with the Frosted Silver - Lined Lilac seed beads are tinier Blue AB, Purple AB, black, lilac and topaz beads all stitched one bead at a time into a Russian Spiral necklace. It measures 23" (50cm") end to end with puts it into the "Matinee" length - longer than a choker, it'sa bit shorter than an opera length and is the right choice for casual or business dressing. I think you could call it "understated elegance".

The design is totally original and one of a kind and has a beaded toggle closure that would be great for anyone with metal allergies. Treat yourself or treat someone dear to you!

An organza bag will be included with your purchase to keep it safe when it's not on your around your neck.

Turquoise and Sparkle Bracelet

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:10:41 -0500

$55.00
The design of this bracelet is quite simple and the sparkle is in the gold, silver and turquoise beads used. It was inspired by the comments on another bracelet referring to the interlocking design between the colours. I thought...why not make that interlocking a design feature?

You are going to love the way it feels on your arm...cool and slinky. The handmade toggle clasp has two Swarovski crystals at the ends to add just a bit more sparkle.

Made up of seed beads in black, silver, grey, gold and turquoise, the bracelet is a design that was developed as I stitched it, one bead at a time. It measures 7 1/4" long (18.5 cm) and is 1 1/8" (3 cm) wide with a hand made Swarovski crystal and seed bead toggle closure. It will fit a wrist between 6" - 7" (15 -18 cm) most comfortably.

An organza bag will be included to keep it safe when it's not on your arm.

Summer On My Wrist Bracelet Revisited

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:10:41 -0500

$49.00
This pretty bracelet will make you feel like summer is coming. Created using mauve and purple bell flowers, pink and blue flowers, three different types of green leaves, a variety of stars and an assortment of Swarovski crystals to add some sparkle, it will feel light on your arm and will be a pleasure to wear. Can you see the butterfly on the bracelet in the photo?

The bracelet measures 9" (23cm) and will best fit a wrist between 6 3/4" - 8 1/2" (17-21.5cm) and was designed and beadwoven one bead at a time.

An organza bag will be included with your purchase to keep it safe when it's not on your arm.

If you need a longer or shorter bracelet or would like matching earrings, convo me.

Shades of Blue Bracelet

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:10:41 -0500

$24.00
Created in the spiral rope stitch by sewing together tiny little beads, one at a time, this lovely bracelet measures 7 3/4" (20 cm) and will fit a wrist from 6-7" (15-18 cm). It's made up of three shades of tiny blue seed beads spiraling around a central core of larger silver beads to give it lots of sparkle. The dark blue toggle closure is hand made to match. You'll love it...it will feel so slinky on your arm and you'll get lots of compliments when you wear it.

If you love it but the size or colour is wrong for you, convo me. I'm happy to make it a perfect fit just for you!

Black and Silver Necklace

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:29:08 -0500

$89.00
This beautiful one-of-a-kind necklace combines metallic silver seed beads, shiny jet seed beads and fire polished faceted black rondelles. The spiral rope necklace portion is 29" (74 cm). The pendant measures 2 1/2" (6.5 cm)from the top of the bail to the tip of the lower point and 2 1/2" wide at the widest point. The triangle of the pendant is embellished by 11 rondelles creating a scalloped edge. The closure is a hand made bead toggle.

The pendant can be removed from the rope so that it can be worn alone, giving the piece some added versatility. You'll enjoy lots of compliments when you wear it, whether it's with a dressier look or casual.

An organza bag will be included with your purchase to keep it safe when it's not on your around your neck.

Black and Gold Necklace

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:29:08 -0500

$89.00
This beautiful one-of-a-kind necklace combines gold seed beads, shiny jet seed beads and fire polished faceted black rondelles. The spiral rope necklace portion is 29" (74 cm). The pendant measures 2 1/2" (6.5 cm)from the top of the bail to the tip of the lower point and 2 1/2" wide at the widest point. The triangle of the pendant is embellished by 11 rondelles creating a scalloped edge. The closure is a hand made bead toggle.

The pendant can be removed from the rope so that it can be worn alone, giving the piece some added versatility. You'll enjoy lots of compliments when you wear it, whether it's with a dressier look or casual.

An organza bag will be included with your purchase to keep it safe when it's not on your around your neck.

Black and Silver Freeform Bracelet

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:29:08 -0500

$79.00
This gorgeous one-of-a-kind bracelet is my entry in the Etsy BeadWeavers' September Challenge with the theme of Complimentary Contradictions. It meets the theme with it's complimenting contradictions of light/dark, smooth/rough, metallic/non-metallic, black/silver, round/triangular beads and though the design incorporates an organized bead stitch, it's also totally spontaneous as the design develops one bead at a time.

The bracelet measures 7 1/4" (18.5cm) long and 3/4" (2cm) wide. It would comfortably fit an arm between 6-7" (15.5-18cm). It feels light on the arm and will draw plenty of attention and envy. Created from glass seed beads, bugle beads as well as two stunning Swarovski jet rondelles. It closes with a matching hand made toggle. Wear it to dress up or dress down and consider it for a lovely gift for a special lady!

An organza bag will be included to keep it safe when it's not on your arm.

To see more of my freeform peyote bracelets, check out my beading blog: http://beadalicious.blogspot.com/ and if you don't see a color you like, convo me about making one in your favourite color.

Black and Gold Earrings

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:28:47 -0500

$25.00
This is a very pretty, light and feminine pair of earrings. Made one bead at a time using two different beadweaving stitches, each earring incorporates six black Swarovski crystals and dangles from gold filled earwires. They measure 1 1/2" (4cm) from the earwire loop to the tip and 3/4" (2cm) across at the widest point. Whether you are dressing up or dressing down they are the perfect accessory.

If you would like them in a different colour, just convo me and we can set it up.

Pearly-Girly Freeform Peyote Bracelet

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:28:25 -0500

$45.00
When working on this bracelet, I was imagining the bracelet would be suitable for a bride...just a simple but elegant bracelet for the finishing touch. The bracelet includes eight Swarovski pearls on a background of gold, silver and white seed beads, woven together by hand, one bead at a time. It's narrow like a bangle bracelet so it's easy to wear and if you're not getting married, will be lovely with everything from jeans to a white summer dress.

Measuring 8" (20cm) it will best fit a wrist between 6 1/2" and 7 3/4" (16.5 - 19.5cm). It averages 1/2" wide and closes with a handmade toggle clasp, so is suitable if you have a metal allergy.

An organza bag will be included to keep it safe when it's not on your arm.

To see more of my freeform peyote bracelets, check out my beading blog: http://beadalicious.blogspot.com/ and if you don't see a color you like, convo me about making one in your favourite color.

Mauve Beaded Knit Pendant Bag

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:25:50 -0500

$65.00
This lovely little bag is knit in a mauve cotton thread with transparent mauve rainbow beads. The dainty mauve flower beads and pewter leaf beads are used to embellish the bag. The bag measures just 2.75" x 2.75" at it's widest points. It's hand knit, one of a kind, has a vintage feel to it and has a nice weight to it because of the quantity of glass seed beads. Wouldn't it make a lovely gift for that someone special!

I'm often asked: What can I put in it? Since it's meant to be a exquisite little pendant necklace and not a carrying pouch, I suggest that nothing heavy or large goes into it. Maybe mad money - a twenty for a cab, or a single small talisman, but that's about it. It's the kind of thing that will be cherished by the wearer and handed down as an heirloom item. You'll be amazed at the comments you get wearing it. What an ice-breaker

Mailed in an organza gift bag. Created with attention to detail in a smoke free environment.

White/Gold Beaded Knit Pendant Bag

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:25:50 -0500

$65.00
This lovely little bag is knit in a white cotton thread with transparent gold beads. Five gold and white lampwork beads, two glass bar beads and tiny gold teardrop beads are used to embellish the bag. The bag measures just 2.75" x 2.75" at it's widest points. It's hand knit, one of a kind, has a vintage feel and has a nice weight to it because of the quantity of glass seed beads. Wouldn't it make a lovely gift for that someone special!

I'm often asked: What can I put in it? Since it's meant to be a exquisite little pendant necklace and not a carrying pouch, I suggest that nothing heavy or large goes into it. Maybe mad money - a twenty for a cab, or a single small talisman, but that's about it. It's the kind of thing that will be cherished by the wearer and handed down as an heirloom item. You'll be amazed at the comments you get wearing it. What an ice-breaker

Mailed in an organza gift bag. Created with attention to detail in a smoke free environment.

Ocean Motion Bracelet

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:58:29 -0400

$65.00
This is a freeform peyote stitch bracelet woven with a lot of texture and is a wearable piece of art. You will want to keep touching it when you are wearing it.

Made up of Toho, Czech and Delica seed beads in sizes ranging from 11 thru to 6, the colours wash across the bracelet. Palest yellows shade through to dark topaz with an occasional burgundy bead or Swarovski crystal. It measures 6 1/4" long (16cm) and is 1 1/2" (4cm) wide. It will fit a wrist between 5 1/2 - 6" (14 -15.25cm) most comfortably.

My inspiration was the motion of the ocean which I can see and hear all day every day as I live at the shore. I've long been fascinated by the interaction of the ocean and the shore it washes over. The motion of the ocean reorganizes the composition of the shore with every wave. The bracelet is meant to reveal that one small moment when the ocean has backed away and left behind visible evidence of having been there. The next wave it's all gone and reorganized.

An organza bag will be included to keep it safe when it's not on your arm.

To see more of my freeform bracelets, check out my beading blog: http://beadalicious.blogspot.com/

Silver Spiral Earrings

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:39:13 -0400

$20.00
These lovely earrings are simple yet elegant. Hung on sterling silver ear wires they measure two inches (5 cm) from where they are hung on the wire to the tip of the dagger bead. They are nice and light on your ears and will swing prettily as you move your head.

If you would like them in a different colour, just convo me and we can set it up.

Topaz Spiral Earrings

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:39:13 -0400

Midnight Fringe Bracelet

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:04:57 -0400

$80.00
This lovely bracelet is 7 1/2" (19cm) long and will fit a wrist up to that. It has an antique silver clasp and is made using glass seed beads, fresh water pearls, hematite and a variety of iridescent blue/black glass beads. It has a nice weight on the arm and will draw a lot of attention when you wear it because of it's uniqueness. Created by hand with attention to detail in a smoke free environment.