Previous Projects

I have a few pairs of earrings that I made a while back that I thought turned out pretty well. I want to try and do some changes to the patterns but I am not quite sure how to make it work just yet. I know that I will be able to work it out one day because I am determined enough.

I made a pair of Russian Leaf earrings and added my own little touch to them and I also made a pair of triangle earrings. I used delicas on both pairs. I like delicas because of the interlocking when doing peyote stitch.

We will see what else I can come up with soon.

Beading Projects

I have been trying to get it together and see what projects I can do. I have been trying to work with superduos and I have gotten very frustrated with trying to make them work in a pair of earrings. I have watched videos by Beading 4 Perfectionist and Off The Beaded Path and it just seemed like I couldn't make the earrings work. I am not going to give up but I ended up making a bracelet. I watched the snakeskin video by Potomac Bead Company and a video by Beaded Jewelry Diva and ended up using a pattern called the Waltz. I have to complete it but it didn't turn out too bad.

Watching someone else do something seems so easy and when I try to create my own style it just seems difficult. I know in time I will come up with something all my own but for now I am thankful there are people out here willing to teach.

A photo of the bracelet:

Not sure how I feel about the colors but it was what I had to work with until I am able to get more superduos and continue practicing.

Well looking forward to beading some more and showing off what I have come up with.

Getting Back to Crafting

I haven't done any of my normal crafts in a while. I am feeling out of touch. I keep seeing all the beautiful tatted pieces and I want my shuttle back in my hand. I need more thread because I have gotten used to the feel of using thread smaller than a size 10. I want to loom but I really want a specific loom to help me with my designs. I need to get back on my sewing machine because pillow ideas keep coming to me.

I just feel lost without all the things that have brought me joy. I did manage to make a few pairs of earrings though. I just need to add the finishing touches. 2014 I have a few things to accomplish and I am mapping out those things. I need to get my coding certification, find a new job, and make time to craft. That along with being mom is going to require discipline and making my schedules out along with using them. I don't make resolutions but I am deciding to make a plan. 

I did manage this past weekend to make a few items. Beadaholique had a video on making Christmas Tree earrings out of Artistic Wire so I made a pair. I also made some earrings out of buttons. I need to finish them but I think they look cool. Maybe I will do an interview with my fellow crafters and see how they are handling things. Now there is an idea.