Dear friends, just a quick post today to announce that I am running a Memorial Day Sale on Etsy all weekend! Enter coupon code MEMORIAL15 to save 15% on all beaded dog jewelry, bead embroidery patterns, and beadwork now through May 25, 2015. Happy beading!
Today, I am off to the post office to ship out my famous blue psychedelic beaded bus entitled The End! This piece has just sold at my Etsy shop!
To make sure it arrives safely on the West Coast, I am double boxing it and packing with a lot of bubble wrap. This was such a fun piece to work on and I will be sad to see it go, but I am happy it has found a new home. What kind of vehicle should I bead next? :D
Dear friends, it has been a busy month! Here is the latest custom beadwork I have created – a black beaded Pomeranian dog pin pendant. This piece is now available as made-to-order on Etsy. Click the image blow to view the listing:
Pomeranian
My beaded dog pins can also be worn as pendants. Each order includes a soft leather cord with sterling silver clasp. Matching earrings can also be made upon request! :)
Also, some exciting news. I will be starting a very special commissioned bead-painting very soon! Please check my Facebook and Instagram pages for more updates. Thank you for your interest in my bead embroidery! :)
Dear friends, I am currently running a 4th of July sale on Etsy! Now through July 5, all READY-to-SHIP beaded dog jewelry, beadwork, bead embroidery kits, patterns, and felt shapes will be an extra 20% off the marked price. No coupon code needed! Please visit my Facebook or Instagram pages to check the progress of my latest piece. Thanks for looking.. Happy beading from Boston! :)
Dear friends, these days, I am working on a special commission – a bead-embroidered house portrait!
First, I completed a sketch which I used to create a paper template. I used the template to create several different felt shapes of the house. I layered the felt cutouts and stitched them together.
I began beading the garage and windows using size 15 seed beads and Miyuki Tila beads. I am using several browns and grays so far.
Above, you can see that I finished beading the rest of the house. And, below, I have layered some seed beads over the house to create visual interest (although I don’t think the camera can pick up this detail).
I have also begun to work on the yard. I stitched half-Tila beads along the wall next to the driveway, as well as up the stairs. How do you think it looks so far? Please check my Facebook and Instagram pages for more updates. Thanks for your interest in my beadwork! :)
Dear friends, I have been making a little progress on my beaded house portrait. Check it out..
First, I have stitched Miyuki Tila and half-Tila beads for the sidewalk and the wall near the driveway. Then, I created a tiny mailbox and yard light by stringing beads onto eye pins and attaching them at the back of the piece. I used Preciosa rose montee rhinestones for the yard light. It really sparkles!
Next, I began working on the large tree. Tiny glass seed beads make it look larger than it really is!
In the photo above, I began beading the grass. Stitching in several directions, I used 4 different shades of green for visual interest.
When I finished the lawn, I peyote-stitched tiny bits of greenery around the yard light. And, I added bead -embroidered shrubs or yews along the front of the house.. How do you think it looks so far?
For those who have just stumbled upon this post, this portrait has been commissioned as a gift for mother of the bride. This is her mother’s childhood home. This house still stands in Southeastern Ohio. Please check my Facebook or Instagram pages for more updates. Thanks for looking! :)
Dear friends, I have made some progress on my latest commission – a beaded house portrait.
First, I stitched in some beaded greenery around the yard light. Then, I began to bead the tree..
In real life, this tree is very large, but my portrait is sort of limited by the size of the canvas, so this only represents a portion of the tree. Using size 15 seed beads in at least 6 shades of green, I stitched very small loops for leaves. There are many leaves, so this took quite a while to do!
Next, I stitched the house to the larger 5″x 7″ piece of stiff stuff that is shown behind it.. (Yes, the house was a separate piece of beadwork, as is the tree!) Then, I continued stitching the grass to the edge of the stiff stuff.
I also stitched size 11 black, gray, and brown seed beads for the street, and tiny size 15 Delica beads for the driveway. I thought I might run out of the color I was using, but turns out I had just enough! :)
Next, I will stitch in a bit more grass.. Please check my Facebook and/or Instagram pages for more updates. Thank you for your interest in my beadwork! :)
Dear friends, celebrate Labor Day with a sale! Save 15% on all ready-to-ship beaded dog jewelry, beading kits, bead patterns, and art. No coupon code needed!
Please note: All items purchased between Sept. 3 & Sept. 8 will ship out on Sept. 9, 2015.
Enjoy what’s left of summer while you can!
Dear friends and dog lovers, if you haven’t received your latest copy of AKC Family Dog Magazine yet, check this out:
My beaded West Highland White Terrier has been featured in the Canine Art Galleries on page 13! There is a special coupon code printed in the magazine for anyone planning to order a mini pet portrait or keepsake beaded dog jewelry from my Etsy shop. Coupon is valid through December 31, 2015.
Please check AKC Family Dog’s Facebook page for the digital edition of this publication.. to be posted soon! Thank you for your interest in my beadwork! :)
Today, I am thrilled to announce that my beaded cuff bracelet, Poodle in Public Garden, won an award in the Fire Mountain Gems 2015 Seed Bead Jewelry Making Contest! :O
Yesterday, I received these framed photos along with a gift certificate to Fire Mountain Gems!
I am always surprised on the rare occasions that I do win an award because I don’t create pieces with contests in mind. I simply create what I love to create! You can view more photos of this piece in my Etsy shop HERE. Thank you for your interest in my beadwork! :)
Dear friends, thanks to this month’s feature in AKC Family Dog Magazine, my Etsy shop has been keeping me busy! Check out the latest custom beaded dog pin I have created:
It’s a beaded Choodle (Chi-Poo) – or Chihuahua Poodle mix in blonde and apricot colors. This designer dog brooch was created by stitching tiny glass seed beads to felt 2-3 at a time. I have also added a tiny sterling silver heart charm on his collar. Here you can see how this piece looks as a pendant:
And, here is the photo my customer sent for inspiration. Ozzy the Choodle looks just like my beaded pin.. or perhaps it it’s the other way around? What do you think? ;)
If you are interested in custom beaded dog jewelry or framed pet portrait, please see my Etsy shop or Facebook page for more details, or use the Contact form above. Thank you for your interest in my beadwork! :)
Dear friends, recently I finished beading my first house portrait. This piece was a special commission.
The house still stands in Steubenville, Ohio – a former steel town where my father’s family lived and worked. My father’s uncle actually built this house many years ago..
This piece was created by stitching tiny glass seed beads to felt 2-3 at a time using strong nylon thread. Miyuki Tila beads were used for the sidewalk, Swarovski crystals were used for the yard light, and tiny seashells were sewn at the edge of the driveway.. The beadwork itself measures approx. 5″ x 7″.. It was carefully mounted and framed in an 8″ x 10″ shadowbox frame.
You can view progress photos to see how this piece was made on my blog HERE or on my Facebook or Instagram pages. If you are interested in a commissioned beaded portrait, please Contact me for more details. Thank you for your interest in my beadwork! :)
Dear friends, my Amazon Handmade shop is now open for business! I will slowly add more inventory here over the next few weeks. Many items listed will be Made to Order, but I will also list some which are Ready to Ship. Beading kits and patterns will still be available for sale in my Etsy shop, but you can also find a handful of beading patterns available on Amazon for Kindle.
For those who haven’t heard of Handmade at Amazon yet, this is a new marketplace which features strictly handmade items. Artisans must apply to sell before listing their items. Don’t expect quick production times or Free Shipping for every item, but do expect to find something you didn’t know you needed! Click the image above to view my Amazon profile. Thanks for looking! :)
Dear friends, my free iPhone app is back in the iTunes store.. It features a link to my new Amazon Handmade store, as well as my Etsy store. Now you can follow the progress of my beadwork on Facebook and/or Instagram and shop for beading patterns all in one place! Thanks for your interest in my bead embroidery! :)
Dear friends, Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a Flash Sale! All ready-to-ship beaded dog jewelry, bead art, beading patterns, and kits will be 15%- off on Etsy & Amazon Handmade TODAY ONLY 9/11/15! No coupon code needed. (Add item to your Amazon shopping cart to view promotion.)
Currently I am offering Free Shipping on the purchase of 2 beaded dog pins, pendants, or earrings now through December 1, 2015 on Amazon. Also, get FREE SHIPPING on any beaded painting or artwork on Amazon for a limited time only. Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Thanks for looking!
Happy Thanksgiving! This weekend, I am running a 15%-off Black Friday sale on all ready-to-ship beaded gifts, beading patterns, and kits. Sales runs now through Cyber Monday, November 30, 2015. Also, get FREE shipping on the purchase of any two beaded dog pins or earrings on Amazon. No coupon code needed! Please visit my Etsy or Amazon Handmade shop for more details.
Westie Earrings
Just a reminder, there is still time to place a holiday order for a custom beaded dog pin or pet portrait. Please use the Contact form for more details. Thank you for your interest in my beadwork!
Dear friends, I am excited to announce that I will be participating in Etsy Artists of Boston Winter Bazaar 2015!
A holiday pop-up market!
Where: Arsenal Project, 485 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472
When: December 19 & 20, 2015
Hours: 10am – 6pm
I will be offering a selection of beaded dog pins, jewelry, beading kits, and beaded artworks. You will also find handmade ceramics, paintings, soaps & body products, illustrations/prints, jewelry, knit wearables, edibles, and more! Live entertainment, gift-wrapping service with proceeds going to charity, and surprise guests will make this an event not-to-be-missed! Hope to see you there! :)
Dear friends, thanks to everyone who took the time to visit me at Etsy Artists of Boston Winter Bazaar over the weekend. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to share some of my beadwork with you in person. I look forward to the next show!
To celebrate this wonderful season, I will be running a New Year Sale on Amazon and Etsy. All ready to ship beaded dog pins, jewelry, beading kits, and beaded artworks will be 15% off on Amazon and/or Etsy. Sale runs December 25 – Jan. 3, 2016. It’s the perfect time to get that beaded dog pin you were eyeing up at the show, and a great time to learn the art of bead embroidery with a beading kit or pattern! I will also be adding new inventory to both shops over the next week. Thank you for your interest in my beadwork! Happy 2016, everyone:)
Custom micro-beaded Poodle pin inspired by my ‘Pretty in Poodles’ dog collar necklace.
‘Gracie’, a custom beaded Husky pet portrait in 8×8″ shadowbox frame.
Dear friends, I am finishing out 2015 by working on some projects which have been on my work table for awhile. Here is the latest – a new gray beaded Puli brooch. This little dog was created by stitching beaded fringe over top a layer of size 15 seed beads. I used tiny clear micro bugle beads and black thread for the fringe. This piece is ready to ship and is currently listed in my Etsy shop. Click the pic for the link..
Also, just a quick reminder, all ready to ship beaded dog pins, jewelry, beading kits, and beaded artworks will be 15% off on Amazon Handmade and Etsy. Sale ends Jan. 3, 2016. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner (hint hint)! Thank you for your interest in my beadwork! Happy 2016, everyone! :D
Dear friends, Happy New Year! I am thrilled to announce that in February, I will be participating in a Small Group show hosted by the Cambridge Art Association – Between Abstraction and Reality. I will be showing all of my large beaded artworks on canvas in one place for the first time ever!
February 18 – March 10, 2016. Opening reception: Thursday, February 25, 6-8pm. Closing reception: Thursday, March 10, 6-8pm.
Featuring artwork by Michael Bogdanow, The Lone Beader, Youngsheen A. Jhe, Jeff Melzack, Nancy Morgan and Dan Trajman.
Presented at University Place Gallery… 124 Mt. Auburn St. Cambridge MA 02138.
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm • Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Click here for a list of businesses that validate, if you park at University Place Garage. Or Take the T to Harvard Square..Free and Open to the Public!
Hope to see you there!
