Crystal Wrist Wraps

I recently taught my Crystal Wrist Wrap class at beadFX. 

In this class, students embellish a pre existing rubber bracelet with an array of Swarovski Elements bicones and 22 gauge ParaWire. 

It's really an easy design and makes up quickly. Watch for the pattern in an upcoming issue of BeadStyle. 

Swarovski Elements 2014-2015 Preseason

Oh happy day!!! New Swarovski Elements are on the horizon. I received many notifications this morning in my email that there is a sneak peek at the Swarovski Elements Innovations for Fall Winter 2014/2015 preseason. And the new blended crystal colours of Provence Lavender and Chrysolite along with Montana and Crystal look fantastic!! I'm a big fan of the blends: Amethyst, Topaz and the original FireOpal.

Follow this link to the complete innovations booklet via Harman beads.

http://www.shopharmanbeads.com/assets/images/SW%20201415%20Innovations/SE_InspirationsInnovations_May2013.pdf

While doing a search for more information, I came across the blog from Beadaholique. See the link below for a more fulsome blog about the new products.


http://www.beadersblog.com/2013/05/swarovski-elements-pre-season.html?m=1


I can't wait to get my hands on these!!!

All images courtesy of Beadaholique.

Book signing in Milwaukee

I am super thrilled to be participating with my fellow CREATE YOUR STYLE with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassadors in a group book signing of Crystal Jewelry Inspirations at the 2013 Bead&Button Show in Milwaukee. Hope you can come out and get your book signed!

I Love Colour (or Color)!

I love colour! Here's some Monday eye candy to get your creative juices flowing for the week.

For more great Colour inspirations, please follow me on Pinterest.

Crystal Clay Eye Candy

I taught an Intro to Crystal Clay class yesterday at beadFX as part of their March Break line up. There were two sets of mothers and daughters along with one of the Open Bead Night regulars.

It was so much fun introducing everyone to Crystal Clay and Swarovski Elements. Everyone used chatons in their pieces. One innovative young lady used top drilled bicones inserted with the drilled part into the clay. Smart cookie!

I also had a chance to see some new bezels I bought in Tucson from Nunn Designs. They are pendants and brooch pins in one. Such a smart design!!!! I love the heart and round shapes. The edges are beautiful. These are really stunning bezels which I am happy to say will be available from me at the Toronto Bead Society Spring Fair.

Fish Felt Crystal Cuff

What? A fish felt crystal cuff? Yes!!!

I received the latest product in the Metal Complex line from John Bead, Second Skin. It's a soft and supple product that comes in a juicy assortment of colours. Craft goddess, Carmi Cimicata, invited me to participate in a blog hop to showcase the different ways that the product can be used. I'm looking forward to what my co-creators have come up with as I had a blast with the challenge.

Supplies used:

Second Skin Fish Leather in Fuschia
Brass cuff
Special leather scissors courtesy of John Bead
Felt rovings
Pre-made felt balls
E6000 glue
SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS:
Art. 5000 6mm Fire Opal
Art. 5744 Flower Bead 8mm Fuchsia
Art. 3240 16mm Crystal Volcano

Watch the video for how I made the cuff.

Ask your bead store for Second Skin and other Metal Complex and Dazzle-It products. Or visit www.johnbead.com yourself.

Let me know what you think of the movie. I created it on my iPhone 4S using the iMovie app!!! My first of many instructional videos to come.

Stay Tuned!!

I am participating in a blog hop today with Carmi Cimicata and June Beach showcasing the new fish leather available from John Bead.

My project will appear here as soon as the project is done.

Nothing like being deadline driven!