..."beaded art through the eyes of the beholder".

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Dressed for Mexican Train!


 
 
This fun necklace was just listed in my Etsy shop: beadazzledoforegon.etsy.com. We love to play Mexican Train with friends and when I wore this last week our buds loved it! It's perfect for a custom made necklace in the colors of your own choice.  OOAK (one-of-a-kind) piece only at Beadazzled!

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

"The Prancing Peacock!"



 The Prancing Peacock
 
I created a simple beaded necklace, done in a netting stitch, to this gorgeous genuine peacock feather focal piece. Using the irredescent colors of this unique bird, I duplicated the colors in both the necklace rope and the triangle that holds the feathers which are solidly attached to a felt backing. This is guaranteed to make a statement when you wear it! Find it in my: Etsy SHOP.   See you there!
 


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Friday, March 14, 2014

Snowflakes...

Beading Grandmothers...
 
"Grandmothers (and Beaders) are like snowflakes...
 no two are alike!"


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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Visiting Studio Friends

 
Friends from the Forest
 
 
Springtime brings out the best of the forest! New growth can be seen everywhere. The pond refills after a very dry winter. With the warmth of the rays, the dragonflies reappear hovering over the top of the water. Warmth grows the algae, a food product for the resident ducks and Canadian geese and the pond's fish life. Tadpoles a' plenty cover the areas close to the shore. When the temperatures remain warmer they will grow their legs and become frogs.
 
 
Our home is blessed especially with both of nature's creatures! When we leave the front door open they enter freely and spend the day with me in my studio!  The "ribets" of the frogs sounds like we have a bull frog in tow. Nope, it's only one of those brilliant, green thumb-size little guys but they have a voice that carries afar! Amazing! A handful live under my bedroom window and the racket  they bring to our neighborhood is unparalled.  It's a pond to bring these creatures into our lives. There is nothing like the peacefulness of beading and being blessed with the company of quiet dragonflies and singing frogs.