Endless Designs For Those Larger Beads

So I received some lovely hand painted glass beads from Aunties Beads and put myself to a challenge to see how many creations I could make.

Large beads can be used in many designs - big chunky necklaces, focal points on necklaces, bracelets and earrings - endless.
So far I have made 2 bracelets, 2 necklaces and a pair of earrings, all with the same style of hand painted glass beads.

What extras did I use? Well sterling silver chain, sterling silver wire, black, silver and red glass beads, silver fancy spacers, clasps and earring hooks. Most of these extras can be found hidden away in your unused stash.

The best design for using up odd beads is the pendant style necklace. Just wire wrap sterling silver, attach the odd beads and, there you go, a delicious pendant.

You can find a variety of handmade necklaces in my Beadsme and Artfire stores.

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.

An Experiment with Bronzite

This month I got some lovely Bronsite beads from Aunties Beads so I thought I would give myself a little challenge and see what I had in my stash that would go nicely with these beads.
My first choice was Turquoise. I love these beads. Well actually I liked the so much that I made a necklace using Bronzite 10mm Round Beads and bracelet using Bronzite, Turquoise and antiqued brass filligree balls and clasps.
My second creation was to mix the Bronzite 12mm Coin Beads with Peach Moonstone and for that extra touch I added 2 brass butterflies.

Lastly with the few Bronzite 12mm Coin Bead Strand left over I made an earthy bracelet matching them with white Howlite and a brass clasp.

These beautiful creations will soon be available in Beadsmes Artfire store.

My Next String Of Beads From Aunties Beads

I had fun with the next set of beads from Aunties Beads. I had some beautiful multi faceted Chinese crystal and in a light rose, Angelic Crystal Rondelle Bead Strand, Lt. Rose AB, 4x6mm , very girly. Boy, these sparkle.

My first creations was very simple, yet stunning. I had a gorgeous shimmering Swarovski crystal pendant which I attached to a sterling silver chain then added 3 of these sparkling crystals topped with scalloped silver bead caps.
My next creation, I love doing these, was a pair of earrings with a cluster of these beads accompanied by purple lepidolite briolettes. Another one of my favourite colours.

Most of my creations you can find at Beadsme on Etsy.

Not forgetting if you are a designer pop in to Aunties Beads for some great beads and findings.

Beads From Aunties Beads

I have been contemplating what to do with a envelope full of beads from Aunties Beads.

They have started sending a few beads out to some designers to create and review.

My first creation was to incorporate a design using some Chinese Crystal Rondelle Strand, Black Diamond AB, 5x8mm These beauties just sparkle and are so easy to match with any design and colour.

For my design I added rhinestone rondelles attached to sterling silver wire fastened to a feminine sterling silver chain. End result a beautiful necklace for a special day out.
And not forgetting to add some great matching earrings.

A Few Things From The Sydney Quilt & Craft Show

Sunday was a trip to the Sydney Quilt and Craft Show. I was fairly good with the spending - sort of. Had a great day meeting up with a couple of peeps from the Etsy Dust Team.
As I say I was pretty good with my spending but have just noticed how girly and pink my I must have felt that day.

Take a look at a couple of creations I made this week with the beads I purchased.
Funny how a purchase can reflect the mood you are in.

A View Of SilverSamck

SilverSmack is one of those jewelry artists who isn't afraid of trying new ideas and methods of working on metal. This is what artists do! Finding ways of forming new ideas is the difference to produce innovative handcrafted jewelry designs.When you visit Silversmack you will find an array of handcrafted rings, necklaces and earrings.

This wire wrapped tormalinated quartz necklace has got to be my favourite.

An Introduction To MarcieJaneDesigns

MarcieJaneDesigns is a member of the Jewelry On Etsy Team.

A wonderful jewelry creator and designer priding herself with beautiful handmade necklaces, earrings and bracelets depicting nature and it's surrounds. She also has an array of recylced beer bottle top necklaces.
It is so hard to pick a favourite but I just love her oyster and pearl designs - see pics below.

The Oyster and Pearl Necklace
The Oyster and Pearl Earrings

My Jet Team Partner For This Week

As part of the Jewelry On Etsy Team I would like to introduce you to one of our members and an awesome jewelry designer and creator. ArtMadeByTammy.

Her store is full of beautiful handmade necklaces, earrings, hair accessories and many more great creations.

It is so hard to choose a favourite from her store but I just have to show you this matching necklace and earrings. The best part is you could purchase them both for only $30.00 (of course shipping is on top of that) but what an awesome set.

Remembrance Vintage Style Necklace With Flowers.

Remembrance Vintage Style Fancy Pear Earrings.

Creation Flop Is Reborn

Well I removed the big ugly wire wrapped pendant, saved the chain and popped the lovely moonstone briolette back on with a few strands of sterling silver chain. Then oxidised the silver to give it that dark, lustful look.
I love it. I can honestly say this is one handmade necklace I am quite proud of.

Creation Flop

I could scream. My last creation took almost a week and a mass of sterling silver wire. I am so upset with it. All I can say is I hate it, it's crap. This is not what I dreamed it would turn out like.
Son didn't like it but hub was pleased with it. I can't help but hate it!
What a downer! I have made some weird things in my life but this beats it hands down.

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.

New Design

I am been playing around with Amber and funny wiggly shapes to see what i can come up with. Firstly thinking, why on earth do I buy these goodies and then not have a clue what to do with it.

My first piece of handmade jewelry was just with the Amber beads. I created these beautiful amber cluster earrings with sterling silver ear hooks.
After a few days my inspiration was back. Using the wiggly silver things, Amber beads and silver plated flower patterned chain I created this lovely necklace

and matching earrings.

A Bit Of Colour

From my last batch that was created in my kiln I must say these 2 have been my favourites. The beautiful colours just bring a smile to my face - happy colours!
Both pendants can be found in my Etsy store - Radicalglass.

Giveaway

One of my gorgeous Swarovski Crystal and Freshwater Pearl necklaces can be seen on the Aussie Handmade Giveaway blog.

All you need to do to be in for a chance of winning this great necklace is to leave a comment on the Aussie Handmade Giveaway site. There are further ways of being in for a chance, just visit the Aussie Handmade Giveaway blog and follow the instructions. Good luck

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.

Great Idea For Mothers Day

Just listed this lovely Mother of Pearl matching necklace and earrings. What a great set for Mothers Day.

To top it off I have 20% off this weekend on all my creations. Just check out my store at http://beadsme.etsy.com Off ends midnight 3rd may 2009.

Two New Creations To My Website

I have been experimenting again by combining standard brass wire and antiqued brass findings. I just love the finished result.

Stones and findings are thread on to the brass wire which is wire wrapped to antiqued brass jumprings. The jumprings are then attached to the antiqued brass chain.

Doesn't this give you the "vintage" feel? Check out the clasp on the necklace. It's awesome.

If you would like to purchase these you can find them on my website http://beadsmeonline.com/

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.