My Etsy shop has been keeping me busy these days! I have been working on some new designs as well as taking custom orders. Here is my latest: a beaded Skye Terrier. This breed of dogs originated in Scotland, but … Continue reading
Custom Beaded Skye Terrier Pin
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Valentine Cat for Future Beaded Purse
This week, I began working on a new custom order for my Etsy shop – my first bead embroidered purse! This will be a Victorian-style heart-shaped purse featuring a beaded cat & Scottie dog inspired by a vintage Valentine. ♥ … Continue reading
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Beaded Valentine Scottie Dog Finished!
Finally I finished working on my bead-embroidered Scottie dog. He is very small, measuring just 3.5cm x 4cm. First, I used 13/0 charlottes, then I layered 1x4mm micro bugle beads over top. Then, I stitched on some Genuine Czech Crystal … Continue reading
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Beadwork on Display at Central Square Eye Care!
The other day, I dropped off my beaded portrait of Dr. Geoff White at Central Square Eye Care. This portrait was created using tiny glass seed beads, felt, and recycled eyeglass lenses. My beadwork will be on display at 3 Central … Continue reading
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Beading a Heart; Healing a Heart
Last week, I beaded the entire front panel of my heart-shaped purse -ironically while suffering from my own broken heart:( It is so difficult to do beadwork when all you can see are tears :’( First, I stitched my beaded … Continue reading
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Bead-embroidered Keeshond Pin
Thanks for all the sweet comments on my last post. I do feel my heart is on the mend. Keeping busy definitely helps! While I was working on finishing my heart-shaped purse, I received an Etsy order for 3 beaded … Continue reading
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Happy Beaded Valentine’s Day!
I finally finished working on my little beaded heart-shaped purse just in time for Valentine’s Day! This purse was a custom order through my Etsy shop. It’s the first purse I have ever made! The design was inspired by a vintage … Continue reading
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Happy Beaded Papillon Pin:)
My Etsy shop has been keeping me busy! Here is a photo of a custom piece I beaded last week – a sitting Papillon dog pin. Papillons are such cute little dogs- they are indeed happy:) This piece measures 2″ x 1.5″ … Continue reading
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Krazy Beaded Keeshond Pins!
I am proud to say that I am currently finished with all my custom orders. Here’s my latest- three bead- embroidered Keeshond pins! This was my most challenging dog yet. It measures approx. 4cm x 4.5cm. I used at least 10 … Continue reading
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Purple Preciosa Twin-Beaded Bracelet
Last week, I received a fabulous package from Preciosa Ornela in Czech Republic! It contained a sample of the new Twin Beads as well as an assortment of seed beads & glass accent beads. I love the beads, as they are … Continue reading
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Walkin’ the Beaded Dog..
Last week, I started working on something completely new: a beaded lady walking her pink poodle! The poodle is VERY tiny – 1″ x 1″ (2.5cm x 2.5cm). I used Japanese size 15 seed beads & tiny pink freshwater pearls, … Continue reading
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C’est La Vie En Perles!
The other day, I finished beading my first 2-part pin, entitled ‘C’est La Vie En Perles‘:) This piece was inspired by the costume jewelry of the 1920′s and memories of a visit to Paris, France. Who wouldn’t want to go … Continue reading
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Rare Blue Beaded Persian Cat Pin/ Pendant
Finally something for cat lovers! This week, I worked on a new item – a beaded Blue Persian Cat pin! For this project, I tried something new – Nicole’s BeadBacking. I discovered this product on Etsy, and decided to give it … Continue reading
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Oodles of Felt Poodles
This week, I began working on something that has been sitting on my worktable for quite awhile – more felt poodles! :D At some point, I realized that beaded poodle possibilities are endless. My plan for this project is to create … Continue reading
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New Beaded Pendant Display!
Recently, I acquired a mannequin dress form to use for displaying my beaded pins & pendants. So, I have started taking some new photos of my work to post in my Etsy shop. Here are some pics of pet pins … Continue reading
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Micro-Beaded Easter Sale on Etsy!
This week, I finished beading my first Corded Poodle! I used tiny 1.4mm Czech glass bugle beads or maco beads for this poodle’s long hair. This micro beadwork took quite awhile to accomplish, but I really love the look & … Continue reading
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More Beaded Poodles & Pugs!
Last week, I finished beading another corded poodle. This one is pink! These micro-beaded poodles will eventually be part of a larger wearable collar necklace. At least, that’s my plan! What color poodle should I make next? I also finished … Continue reading
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New Custom Beaded Papillon Pin
My Etsy shop has been busy these days! Most recently, I have made a new beaded Papillon pin. Since these dogs are small, they often stand on their hind legs to get closer to their human friends or just to … Continue reading
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Fluffy Beaded Dog Pin
Today, I’d like to show you a quick pic of my latest custom order, a little beaded dog pin named Fluffy:) A friend of mine sent me a few pics of Fluffy. Not knowing the breed, I worked from photos … Continue reading
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Cambridge Art Association’s 11th National Prize Show
Today, I am thrilled to announce that my beaded military tank entitled Imminence of War has been accepted into Cambridge Art Association’s 11th National Prize show. Juried by Clara Kim of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, The National Prize … Continue reading
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