Different Colors

Here's a peek at my bead table, not the colors I would ordinarily choose. Maybe it's the fact that spring is finally starting to arrive, maybe I'm delusional from the pollen, or maybe it's because I had to change my filthy bead pad for a new, and the only color available is pink...I'm totally not a pink girl! One will never know but this is what is on the bench.

Almost got this finished today, hopefully next week I can share.

As promised, here are a few pictures of the gorgeous cabs and beads, I picked up during BeadFest. The photo just doesn't do these beautys justice.

Scenic jasper, Texas palm wood. lapis, Peanutwood, fossilized coral, larimar, druzy, laguna agate, sugilite

turquoise, phenite

can't remember the name of this cab (I had to write the name down), but I love the color and the size!



Can't wait to put these cabs to good use!

These are the few stands of bead that I picked up

What fabulous projects were on your bead table today?

Color is Everything

As an artist, I gravitate toward certain colors over and over again. Blues and greens are not necessarily MY favorite colors but I find myself going back to these colors for my projects. Much of the inspiration for my pieces come from nature, more specifically the ocean. This comes from living so close to this vast expanse of water. I'm not saying that the ocean I visit is blue or green, more like a muddy olive color, but in my minds eye this is what it should be.

The ocean is the inspiration for my latest creation. These beads are polymer clay, yes blue and green with the added black for contrast which represents that dark color of the water. And the spiraling to represent the curling of the waves.

Water Spout - Polymer Clay & Sterling Silver Wirework Bracelet

Do you like to work with a specific color?

Yummy Beads

New Beads from Into the Fire

No need for me to concoct excuses as to why I have not blogged in so long...but I've been busy...designing, surfing the net, the kids, and getting ready for Uncle Sam. UGH!! However, there is no time like to present to try to get back into the swing of things.

I got these yummy beads in the mail this week. I LOVE, LOVE, love them!! These lampwork beads were made by talented artist Lisa McQuerrey from Into the Fire. They are a little different from what I normally purchase, but I am trying to break the norm a little and expand my horizons.

I have sketched out a couple designs using these beads, but I want it to be just right. I can't wait to use them!! Yipee!!