The Bead Peeps Swap and Hop 2018

Oh my gosh you guys, I cant believe I haven't blogged in a year! My life is crazy busy with work and basketball and family, but I haven't forgotten you all. What better way to be back than with the 2018 Bead Peeps Swap 'n Hop.

This year my awesome partner is Robin from Willow Dragon.

Robin and I have know each other for years through our blogs and in the beading circles and we finally got to work together!

Robin sent me the most gorgeous package and I couldn't wait to get started. So much beady goodness and of course my favourite colours. 

She also sent me some beach glass - I will officially love her forever! I haven't created anything with it yet because I'm still just happy to stare lovingly at the pieces for now.

I made several pieces and I still have quite a bit left to work with.

First up is the only necklace in the collection - I used the sari silk and the beautiful sand dollar pendant. I kept it as simple as possible because the colours just spoke for themselves.

The chain Robin included was perfect for a cluster bracelet, I used all the blue beads from the soup and added a few from my own stash. I just love the clasp and "memories" charm. By the way - I made my son model the bracelet so I could see how it fit - cute right?

I always include at least 1 pair of earrings in my creations. I used my own curved components to make a simple, clean design. They reminded me of bluebells in the way they hung.

My absolute favourite piece! The beads just reminded me of pebbles and I loved the colours. I used up all the freshwater pearl beads too and added some turquoise beads to match the "pebble" beads. I'm so happy with how it turned out. 

Robin sent me an awesome selection of blingly beads that I decided to use all at once. I used my own silver components to add to the sparkle.

The beads seemed to change colour when the light caught them - they reminded me of lights reflected on a dark road after a rain storm.

I had so much fun creating and I promise I wont be away for so long again.

Let me know which piece is your favourite! 

For a bit of fun, have a look at my 2015, 2016 and 2017 hops too.

Thanks for stopping by,

Take care everyone

xxx

 

Frost - A Cuff Bracelet

 Hi Everyone,

I've been busy creating for the Blogger/Non-Blogger Challenge again.

One of the two themes this round is Holiday Sparkle and it was the one I decided inspired me the most. Of course - my colours totally, right?

Here is the inspiration image.

And my cuff bracelet...

I love the sparkle of it, like frost on a cold Winter's day...

Take care,

 

xxx

 

 

The Age of the Dragonfly

 Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to pop in and show you my entry for the Bead Soup Cafe non-blogger/blogger challenge.

Inspiration pic for the challenge

It's titled "The Age of the Dragonfly" which is just perfect for me and my favour colour palette. I am so happy with the final result of this bracelet.

Take care,

xxx

 

 

Escape - A Necklace

 

 Hi Everyone,

Remember I said I would be showing off more finished pieces here on the blog? 

Well here is my latest creation.
 A whimsical birdcage and bird charm necklace designed to be worn long at 80cm in length (approx 31 inches).

I have one listed on Etsy at the moment, but this time I will be making one for myself. I love the chunkiness of the birdcage, don't you?

 

Take care

 

xxx

 

Stacked Lampwork Pendants

Hey Everyone,

The craft market that I was so consumed by, is finally done and dusted and now I can get back to creating and crafty goodness and hopefully more regular posts!

Today I want to show off these Stacked Lampwork Pendants, I had so much fun making them and I wear mine literally ALL the time! I have the Floral Blue in my jewelry box...gorgeous beads!  

The lampwork glass beads are from the "Aqua Bella" range from Glass Treasures. 

Floral Blue 

Pink Rose

Blue Hibiscus

These beads are turquoise mosaic stone rondelles (not lampwork) but I've included them as they are stacked too....just look at the beautiful colours...

Turquoise Mosaic

 Pretty hard to choose, right? Which is your favourite?

They are so fun to wear too!

Take care

 xxx

 

 

Bird Pendants

 Hey Everyone,

I am so busy making loads of new pieces in time for the Christmas Ladies Night Market on November 15th.

I just love this Japanese Bird themed pendant series that I came up with...they so deserved their own mini collection right?

 Stay tuned for more finished designs ;-)

Take care

 xxx

 

 

Teal Charm - A Key Pendant

  I love the use of keys in jewelry. 

And I'm busy working on a few pieces to create a line. Hopefully coming out shortly.

I'm loving this piece at the moment...

What do you all think?

I'll be listing this one in my Etsy shop soon.

Take care

xxx

 

  

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