Confetti Ring

This ring was designed by Harry Solly. The cab is polymer clay (also made by Harry).

Retreat... and some UFO's finally finished!

I just got back from a 4 day bead retreat in the mountains. A friend hosted it at her home and there were 13 of us there (packed like sardines... but happy ones). I got these earrings from a friend, who made them by hand using poly clay. She has an etsy site and more pictures on flickr.

This bracelet was originally designed by June Huber and I finished it this weekend. I am making our hostess another one with a volcano Swarovski rivoli button and blue pearls.
This bracelet is from the latest Beadwork Magazine, called Forever in Blue Jeans. I couldn't find the buckle finding used in the magazine, so I used a charm I found.
This herringbone spiral rope is woven in white-gold plated Delicas I got from ArtBeads. The clasp is platinum plated. I hope to sell it to a customer soon... and then make another one for me!
I have a couple of other things started... a bracelet in bright orange, lime, and blue as well as a RAW covered o-ring that needs more embellishing. I hope to finish more things soon!

Forest Path Cuff - October BJP

Finally finished my October BJP. Boy, am I behind! I really didn't like this one and am so glad it's done so I can start November. The cab is poly clay made by my friend Harry Solly.

September 2008 BJP Cuff Bracelet Complete

Here's my completed cuff bracelet for September 2008 Bead Journal Project.  The cab is polymer clay and was made by a friend of mine, Sharon "Harry" Solly.  The bracelet's backing is a creamy colored ultrasuede. It's actually a little longer than it should be - I'll make the rest about 3/4" shorter.  This one will be a Christmas or birthday present for a good friend of mine.

September 2008 BJP Cuff Bracelet - Almost Done

Here's what my bracelet looks like now.  It'll be backed with ultrasuede once the beading is finished.  Then I'll get back to my Elemental Water panel.

September 2008 BJP Progress

Here's what my September BJP bracelet looks like right now.  I'm happy with the way it's turning out, even if it is taking longer than I expected.  Then, when I wanted to scan it, I used my husband's new all-in-one printer/scanner/fax.  Not a fun experience.  I had to install all of the software and stuff in order for it to scan correctly, so it took lots longer than I wanted it to.  Oh well, at least now it's done and I won't have to do it again next time.

September & October 2008 BJP Start

So, I finally decided what I'm doing for the 2008-2009 BJP.  I'm going to do a cuff bracelet for each month, and here are the starts for September and October.  The other cabs in the photo are possibilities for future months.  All but the butterfly and the dichro cab on the top left are poly clay.  The two on the interfacing were made by a friend of mine Sharon "Harry" Solly.  Now I get to pick beads - yay!!