Every necklace needs a matching pair of earrings! Boann necklace design is one of my best sellers among necklaces. Recently I was asked to create a matching pair of earrings for it, and today I present the result. View (more…)
Are you adventurous when it comes to beading? I am sure, you are! Many of my creative friends adjust and modify bead designs for different reasons. Sometimes just because we don’t have all the required beads in our stash we (more…)
Free-form bead weaving is probably the most exciting beading technique I ever encountered. And I have never tried to use it for bead embroidery. Not until I had a whole set of lepidolite stones in my possession. It is somewhat (more…)
Kona Dreams is one of those ideas that capture the mind from the moment it is born. And it doesn’t leave until it is implemented. My first trip to Hawaii was also the first trip I had no plans on (more…)
Kona Dreams necklace design was inspired by Hawaii islands, ocean water, Kona coffee, and green turtles. Do you see the turtle? Kona Dreams Necklace Design Part 1 In this part, I describe the materials used for the design, time and (more…)
Snow Maiden Bead Embroidered Necklace idea was born as soon as I saw sparkling white druzy stones at Portland Bead Bazaar in November. Don’t we all buy beads and stones knowing exactly what we are going to do with them? (more…)
“Until you step into the unknown, you don’t know what you’re made of.” -Roy T. Bennett Luna City necklace bead embroidery experiment was an adventure worth sharing. Every step of the way was full of surprises. Every detail was leading (more…)
I was making this double spiral beaded necklace for a Chinese lady who dances and participates in Chinese dance performances often. I decided to share with you this simple pattern because it is relatively easy and quick to make. Double (more…)
Funtile Necklace is one of my favorite jewelry pieces to wear to events. It earned many compliments as a unique and stylish accessory. Taking a sample of this necklace to numerous craft shows, it also was noticed as an unexpected and (more…)
One day I was looking into the pond in front of a large building and suddenly thought of this set of beads. It turned out; I just had to be patient because the idea popped in my mind.