Back To Creating

After a few weeks of trying to get back to normality I now have the dining table covered in goodies for creating and a few new creations.

I received some more awesome beads from Auntie Beads and away I went.

My first creation was this gorgeous necklace using foil outline rectangle glass beads, a couple of sterling silver round starburst beads and Swarovski crystals.

Then I got carried away, creating 2 matching bracelets with the additions of sterling silver hollow heart bead, a sterling silver oval message bead and sterling silver round mirror beads.

2 matching pairs of earrings followed. I found the hole in the rectangle glass beads a bit large for my headpins so used some flat bali spacers to help them fit correctly.

Check out Aunties Beads for an awesome array of beading supplies or Beadsme for the finished product.

A Gift For All Seasons

This will probably be my last post until the New Year as in almost a weeks time we are flying to Thailand to meet up with the family.

I wanted to share with you my last creation which was produced with more goodies from Aunties Beads.

This stunning necklace is created with
5mm flat Bali spacers,
Sea Glass Nugget Bead Strand, Dark Olive, 12 x 16mm,

Sea Glass Round Bead Strand, Olivine, 8mm

Sea Glass Round Bead Strand, Spring Green, 6mm

All wire wrapped with sterling silver wire. A great colour all year round.

Did you notice the different words that can be used for different shades of green - spring green, olive, olivine, emerald, jade - just a few.

With the left over beads I added them to a silver head pin and attached to white gold plated lever back ear hooks. Sterling Silver Round Mirror Bead, 4mm have been added for that extra sparkle.


You will find these 2 wonderful creations on my Etsy store.

Just listed in my Etsy store

I can't believe how these turned out. I sold a pair a while ago with a cluster of peacock pearls but these glass crystals absolutely sparkle.

Just love the green briolette and the multi faceted glass crystals just sparkle in the light.

Thought I would try another pair with different briolette and silver crystals. I may be bias but they are awesome.
For more you can check out my store at www.beadsme.etsy.com

New Sparkling Accessories

New for the season. Beautiful, multi faceted, sparkling Chinese crystal.

You can brighten up your day with this gorgeous handmade necklace and matching handmade earrings.Complete your outfit for under $35 including shipping.

Pop in to Beadsme store and check out the awesome array of handmade necklaces and earrings.

This Months Aussie Craft Swap

Well I volunteered to participate in this months craft swap. My partner is Lexa who has a store on Etsy named Juntei. She creates gorgeous greeting cards and notebooks.

I just can't wait to see what she has created for me.

Anyway now that she has what I created I can publish it. I was quite pleased with the outcome of the necklace and bracelet I created for her. I wire wrapped sterling silver with oval and multi faceted Amazonite.

Blog Giveaway

The Glamorous WHAM blog is holding a giveaway.

This daring bracelet of mine is up for grabs.Just got to the Glamorous WHAM blog and follow the instructions. So easy, just visit a store and make a comment. Hard work eh?

Jumping With Joy

Last week I was thrilled and honoured to be picked for interview with Susan of Capitola Girl.

Featuring my new Le Printemps collection along with another colourful necklace and bracelet she published the inter view today under the heading of "Who Sparkled This Saturday? Beadsme"

My Claim To Fame

I actually thought that my last day at work before the Chrisy break would be easy. Must have been kidding myself. From arriving at 8.15am to 3pm I was non-stop. Almost everyone had left at between 12 and 1pm for the Chrissy party. Good job I didn't want to go.

Well the Chrissy spirit was not in me, after a bitchy comment and noticed whispers my day was spent totally depressed. I even spent 5 minutes to have a little cry. I couldn't get out of this feeling all day.

9.00pm came and I decided to relax with my hub with my Australian Beading magazine. I have had it sitting around for a while now and hadn't had the chance to read it. Well I just got to page 16 and it made my day. I was so excited, even hub was pleased for me. I had a 2nd look and yep it was my creation. I had sent photos in to them months ago and never heard anything and to just turn a page and there is my "vampires mistress" bracelet and earrings. How cool is that!

After a poopy day Australian Beading magazine Vol 2 No 6 made my day. Thank you very much.

New Additions to Beadsmeonline.com

Just added some new additions to my website - http://beadsmeonline.com
All three pairs of earrings are created with beautiful glass lampworks handmade by a fellow Etsian - "Imakebeads"Teamed with the lampworks are Swarovski crystals, great for that touch of sparkle.

You can purchase these or others like them from my on line store beadsmeonline

Black Friday Thru To Cyber Monday Sale

Sale? Where? My Etsy store. When? This Friday (Black Friday) all the way thru to Cyber Monday.

Just go to http://beadsme.esty.com to check out my goodies, make your purchase, pay by Paypal and I will refund your Paypal account with the 15%.

I am offering 15% off store wide (shipping charges not included).

Grab those holiday pressies with 15% discount.

It's Getting Near

It's now that I start to panic. I need to get everything off to the UK. Two are on the way and I need to get a third out next week. So the frantic shopping has almost finished for me and once this last package is out of the way I can concentrate on my husband and son (who just happens to be 18 tomorrow).

Anyway I thought I would help some of you guys out. This year seems to be hard, financially, for a lot of us. If you cannot afford a present go that extra bit with a handmade card which has been made with joy and love by the creator.
I always like to check out Southernscraps for her imaginative cards, totes, tags and now Christmas ornaments.

Gift Idea #7

Thought I would have a short break from blogging about my holiday and pop another idea in for the oncoming holiday season.

I have now listed a few items on my new website beadsmeonline. Take a peek.

These are my favorites from the necklace section:

And don't forget you need those special cards. Take a look at the cards by Southernscraps and order before it's too late.

More ideas to come.

New "Pleasure of Poppy"

Firstly I would like to thank all those that commented on my last post "The Lemon Detox Diet".

It's very reassuring what others think but you know us women - once we get it into our heads we are fat then we ARE fat. Thank you very much for all the compliments.

Anyway I have been drowning my sorrows on a new set for my new website, which has got a few items on it now - http://beadsmeonline.com/


Made from poppy jasper and teamed with Swarovski crystals and multi faceted czech glass it makes a winning combination.

Had to add this gorgeous handmade holiday card to this post by Southernscraps. Just shows that there is not long to go before the holiday season begins.

Etsy Front Page 28th Spetember 2008

Yayyyyy "doing the happy dance". This is the first time I have seen one of my items on Etsy front page. Bottom row in the middle is my earthy bangle.You can check out the rest of my item by clicking here > beadsme etsy store

I have also managed to put a few items on my new webiste > beadsme on line

Hope you have all had a great weekend. To come home and see this is fantastic.

On The Pond - Bracelet, Bangle

If I have the time I love to sit and practice wire wrapping. After many attempts, cut fingers and wasted silver wire I think I have just about got it.
Here is a newbie for me with a fun froggy lampwork. You can see further details in my Etsy store and a slightly different design on my website.

I think if you have a gift in mind it would go great with Southernscraps "thinking of you" card.

Such a fun gift and a sentimental card to go with it.

JETs Exposed

What a great series of treasuries these are. Thanks to VickiDiane

Click on the image to make it bigger. I am the one at "The Mad Hatters Tea Party".

To see some of my fellow Jetsters and Etsians is great.

More Goodies For Darnell

Please check my previous post all about Darnells tumour and the turmoil his family faces.
http://beadsme-mandyharvey.blogspot.com/2008/08/pull-together-to-help-someone-darnell.html
Well here we have Silver Canyons beautiful piece.

Woops that is Silver Canyons. And what a gorgeous chick she is and doesn't she look great in her leathers.

Here is her beautiful piece, the proceeds of this will go to Darnells family.
Don't forget if you would rather make a donation please contact krystal.backer@gmail.com

Gift Idea #6

I have chosen today a butterfly happiness card from Southerscraps of Etsy amd my gorgeous necklace named after a fellow JET member Silvercanyons.
Even with the highest cost of shipping, these items together are under $35.00. What a deal, a beautiful card and gorgeous necklace.
On the other hand you could just browse around our stores for some fantastic goodies.
Southernscraps, Beadsme and Silvercanyons

A Matching Pair

During the week I received some gorgeous Cinnabar beads and created 2 beautiful necklaces. See one pictured below and available in my Etsy store .

Then a fellow JET team member showed me her earrings. What a great pair. Match and go. Check her Etsy store out for more yummy goodies - LittleBrownBird.

Don't they look great together. Put that little black dress on and add a bit of Asian Spice.

My Fantasy Treasury

I put together this treasury with a cosy, dreamy feeling in mind. Sort of fuzzy and warm. Gosh that sound mushy.

To see all the artists beautiful creations click on the relevant link. The artists are listed below from left to right, top to bottom.

Thyme2Dream
JenSanCandles
HandmadesbyLorri
Finki
Beadstylin
Tortillagirl
Redwhisper
Southernscraps
Fairytalesunlimited
Jeweledblossoms
Lewfoster
DreamArtist

Etsy has an abundance of fantastic artists, check it out for all handmade goodies. Whilst you are at it don't forget to check my sites out - Etsy and Silkfair .