Sometimes the beads themselves are all the inspiration one needs, and nothing beats a great seed bead mix. Whether purchased or created, the chaotic look of mixed beads has definate appeal. They can be paired with a single contrasting or complimenting color for a bold statement, but these beads need to stand alone.
The Beads:
This bead mixture is made from multi-colored transparent iris seed beads, from Canadian Importer JohnBead. White and beige stand out among reds, blues and yellows, with a dash of purple, brown and green for good measure.
The Beadwork:
Presenting "Confetti Rope". A simple peyote stitch tube becomes a bright, cheerful necklace with these multi-colored seed beads. The necklace measures 22 inches (56 cm), and features a lucite bead clasp. With 12 beads in the base row, the peyote tube has an outside circumference of 1-1/4 inches. It can also be wrapped three times and worn as a wrist bangle.
Your Turn:
Use or create your own bead mixture and let it stand out in a unique piece of beadwork. Share your pictures and ideas on the Beading Challenges Forum.
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Title: Elegant Prom Dress in Beaded Charmeuse
This gown is elegant simplicity. The bodice is graced with crossover pleating that follows the line of the low cut back. Wide bead and sequin encrusted shoulder straps are both enhanced and secured by a thin tie gracing the back. This gown is perfect for prom or any formal event. It would also be terrific to cut off and make a short, one-of-a-kind gown all your own. Colors Available: Berry, Kelly Green, Coral Sizes Available: 0-12
Title: Rosebud made with French knots and beads
www.dicraft.co.za This video clip was taken from my DVD called One on One Workshops in Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork Volume 1 and shows you in detail how to make a rose in French knot and beads
I love everything about Myan's shop, Zuppaartista. Her prints have some gorgeous colors, lovely texture, and a great "yesterday" or "fond memory" kind of feel to them. I could happily decorate a wall in every room with her work.
BONUS: Right now, Myan is offering a Spring Cleaning sale from now till April 20th. For each print purchased (5x5 inches and 5x7 inches and up), you can choose a free 5x5 or 5x7 print of your choice. Purchases over $50 also receive a free postcard set - score!
Have you ever found something so fun to do that you get totally hung up on it? Like when you learn a new stitch or beading technique, and suddenly have ideas for 50 different color variations? It’s always a thrill to dive into something new, especially when you really enjoy it.
Lately, I’ve been totally obsessed with making striped treasuries for the Oh Canada Team. I started with one, and suddenly my mind is filled with four-color palettes that must be curated! Perhaps some of these colorful columns will give you a little inspiration for you next color adventure. How about a stripey spiral rope, or a color-block cuff?
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Title: 013 - Kra poster & Recent Sketches
Some of my fav. Kra music videos: Mutaku to Mutaku to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-M6M8vuUkI&feature=related Artman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm5tbzm8xNM&feature=related
Last week, Help the Gulf Coast announced that they have received approval from the National Wildlife Federation to raise funds on their behalf. Just yesterday, they made their first donation, and matched the $2000 already raised for Oxfam America. Not bad for less than two weeks of fundraising!
The collective is still going strong, with over 400 amazing handmade donations still available, and counting. Every dollar raised will go towards efforts to halt and repair the damage done by the enormous oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.
Once I had sent in Ring # 17 as my donation, I couldn’t wait to get started on another piece for the cause. After hearing the great news about NWF, I thought I would celebrate with one more starfish ring. The first ring, Baby Fish Blues, had a cheerful color palette, with not-so-cheerful inspiration. This time, I thought I would use some more somber colors, to reflect how we all feel about this disaster.
Ring # 22 - Heartbreaker
I started with the starfish, and used a jet black druk with transparent smoky gray seed beads. I knew that I wanted to use a black and red palette, so all that was left was to choose the band color. When I mentally went over my red bead stash, I thought the best choice would be lustered cranberry. Imagine my delight when I opened the bead box and found a little packet of black-lined garnet 3-cuts tucked away in the corner. It was as if fate had kept me from using them up all this time. The garnet contrasts with the starfish perfectly!
You can learn more about the Help the Gulf Coast collective, and their fundraising efforts, by visiting the Help the Gulf Coast blog, or following them on Twitter. If you still haven’t shopped or donated your own handmade treasure to the cause, here are a few sites to get you motivated:
As a tribute to Help the Gulf Coast, and all of the animals that they are helping to save, I created this Etsy treasury with my favorite sea life designs from the shop.
I would like to send out a huge Thank You to the wonderful sellers who keep Help the Gulf Coast going, and to everyone who has donated or purchased an item for the cause. Every dollar is a drop in the bucket!
Copyright 2010 Inspirational Beading and The Sage's Cupboard Etsy.com and IfItWasMyHome.com
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Title: KC Zoo Could Help Gulf Birds
The Kansas City Zoo is looking at helping care for animals affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Title: Help the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup
The wildlife affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill disaster are in dire need. An estimated 47 million gallons of oil has spewed into the Gulf of Mexico from a British Petroleum oil well damaged during a platform explosion on April 20. The oil has spread across the ocean and onto shorelines along the U.S. where it's wreaking havoc with marine and wildlife populations. Pelicans struggle to free themselves from oil that's thick as tar. Dead birds, sea turtles and dolphins wash ashore. The number of dead and injured birds and marine wildlife continues to climb. The oil spill will have both short- and long-term consequences. Families, fisherman, communities, and the fragile ecosystem need as much help as possible. Through a partnership with HopeVote and Amazon, you can help provide relief from this environmental disaster, and it won't cost you a cent. Now through July 31, 2010, your purchases at Amazon made through the HopeVote website will benefit the National Wildlife Federation and the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. For every purchase made, 1.5 to 3 percent of your total will be donated to help people and wildlife affected by the Gulf oil spill. To participate in HopeVote, shoppers simply navigate to www.hopevote.com, where a special link takes them to the familiar Amazon storefront. Any purchases they make after following this link will count towards the fundraiser benefiting the Gulf Coast. The disaster continues to escalate, but by shopping at HopeVote, you can help the restoration and rehabilitation efforts put forth by these two organizations. Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has organized and deployed a volunteer network to monitor the Gulf Coast for the wildlife impacted by the oil spill. NWF is also leading the effort to restore delicate breeding and nesting grounds along the coast, in addition to educating the public about the oil spill's repercussions. The Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund is fighting the short-term effects by giving emergency grants to non-profit organizations dedicated to helping victims of the Gulf oil spill. The fund will also fight the long-term effects by addressing environmental, economic, cultural issues of the disaster, and strengthening communities across the coast against future disasters by investing in solutions. Clayton Somera, HopeVote co-founder. "We want people to know that with the vast amounts of Amazon shoppers a big difference can be made, with the HopeVote fundraiser, in the Gulf Coast Oil Spill cleanup. The best part of the deal is making a difference in the lives and livelihood of this devastated community, basically, at no cost! The appreciation and gratitude from the recipients of the raised funds is immense." About HopeVote HopeVote gives Amazon shoppers a way to make a difference. Every purchase from Amazon will help a fundraiser for great charities. This cost Amazon shoppers nothing extra; in fact, shoppers can actually save money through HopeVote's Amazon coupons section. When you think Amazon, think HopeVote! Media Contact: Clayton Somera www.hopevote.com Phone: (707) 712-0633 Email: clayton@hopevote.com
- I had to have surgery on my gums on Thursday, stitches and everything. It went well enough until the end, when the Endodontist looked at me and said, "Okay now, you need to take it easy for the next few days." "What do you mean, take it easy?" I asked. He went, "Blah blah blah blah don't go to work blah blah stay at home and rest blah." I snatched the bag of goodies (a gift certificate to Coldstone Creamery, a book of crossword puzzles, some floss, a toothbrush, a prescription for Vicodin, and a cheapie pen with the Endodontist's logo on it- which I later gifted to Husband as the most expensive pen he will ever own) and an icepack his assistant held out to me and bopped out the door. La la la no big deal, I decided, completely driving past the Target Pharmacy on my way back home. Easy as pie. I'd wake up from napping, head into work to do a few things, and then off we'd go on our camping trip.
-I instead woke up a few hours later almost screaming in pain. The Novocaine had worn off and the pain literally made me want to scream, only I don't scream when I'm by myself because that's kind of dorky and pointless. Nope. I instead pace around really fast while muttering, "Ow. Ow. Ow. Fuck. Ow. Don't cry. Ow. Don't cry. Fuck. Shit. Ow." I jumped into my car and drove my butt back over to Target so fast. The 20 minutes it took for them to fill my prescription was the longest 20 minutes of my life. I tried to hide in the magazine aisle while I waited, I didn't even feel like looking around. You know I'm in serious pain if I don't feel like shopping. IT WAS SERIOUS, SERIOUSLY SERIOUS. Ouch.
-The camping trip for this weekend was obviously canceled.
-I can't smile or laugh or even talk very well because of where the stitches are located in my mouth. And I'm all swollen and look like a little chipmunk. It's pretty dorky.
-I've spent my entire weekend pretty much in a foggy, itchy, drug-induced state. Vicodin makes me feel like I'm a bad sort of drunk and it makes me have the itchies so bad. What is up with that?
The Good News:
-I've been on a steady diet of these:
Yum.
-I've also been on a steady diet of milkshakes and ice cream- dentist's orders. Yaaay.
-I've been doing a little bit of online shopping, you know, to lift my spirits. I have no idea what I've actually bought, but I'm pretty sure when it shows up at my front door in a few days it'll be awesome.
-Yeah. That's all I've got.
-Wait! Looks have leaked for Anna Sui's line for Target- click here to check them out. The line is heavily influenced by Gossip Girl, which is great for some...but really not my style. I do love the dresses in looks #5 and #12, but that's about it for me.
-Okay. Now that's all I've got. Time to go scratch my skin off. More later, alligators.
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