More Holiday Cheer

We began this pattern at the November Bead Retreat, and while I had finished one leaf there for earrings, was stumped as to what to do about the necklace. The original pattern called for much more space between the leaves, and only 5-9 leaves total- not near enough bling or interest for me! AND the leaves were all one color...I wanted a holiday look that could be worn to the concerts at the new CHS Theatre and at WCU for the NC Symphony Concert December 11. I am happy with all but the clasp, and will be redoing that portion into a beaded circle and toggle, with drops of Swarovski 3 and 4mm bicones. Now to find the perfect outfit to match LOL!

A bit of Holiday Cheer

Inspired by an online pattern from Bead & Button Magazine, that cost more than I was willing to spend! Mine uses 8o Matsuno beads for the triangles, has rivolis added on top, and is open at the base, so it can be used on another glass ball, if the first breaks. Click on any pic to open.

2nd book coming soon....

The second book in Kurt's series of 5 is about to be published this Spring, and we found the last of the Fall leaves to get a photograph for the back cover...

MerQueen's Hand

She loves all things from the Seas, collecting the bits and baubles she finds in her travels, and adding them to her bejeweled self...

10"H X 6"W X 1.5" D, not including fringe.

Happy Retreat times

We finished a beading retreat just outside Robbinsville, NC

and for once, I have completed projects to show for it!

Now only the Russian Leaf necklace and earrings, and my

Turkish Round Chainmaille are left to do, but they might

have to wait until the week long UFO Retreat in May! LOL!

Petroglyph Frog

He wanted to be symbolic of all frogs have been to mankind,

both icon and warning, with his symbols and colors.

He hopes mankind will not totally destroy the environment

for amphibians, and ultimately, mammals, in their greed

and shortsightedness.