Buddha's Bliss

The raku bowl was make by Mak of www.MAKUstudio.com.    When I got the bead, I knew it would be a good challenge with its shape.  I make a peyote base for the buddha head and place some knit wire underneath the head to add some interest.  The triangular portion has sequin leaves and seed beads.  To give it some more Asian flair, I attached a jade pendant to the bottom attached with ladder stitch.  This was a collaborative project and now belongs to Mak.

Buddha's Temple

This beaded cuff came together as a result of a raku button made by local artist, Mak.  Contact her at www.MAKUstudio.com for more info.
The buddha face is perched on top of her raku button.  I decided to peyote 2 separate strips and attach them to Ultrasuede.  The peyote is further embellished with rondelles and pearls.

Puffer Fish

I had a felt ball challenge  and came up with this cute puffer fish idea.  The felt ball is adorned with bugles.  His eyes are wood beads with a small seed bead for the pupil.  The mouth is made of colored wire.  I have swam with these funny little inflatable fish.

Icycle

I beautiful necklace depicting the form of an icycle.   The original pattern is by Laura McCabe.

Net effect

I made the same bracelet by Sabine Lippert in a blue and maroon.  I liked it so much, I decided a green and gold one would look nice too.  The second go around was nice and easy!

Jasper earrings

Pretty Jasper earrings that are light and pretty for any occasion

Black earrings

I needed some black earrings so have been busy making different versions.  

Swarovski Ambassador Project

This sweet project is from Leslee Frummin, a Swarovski ambassador.  Love the simplicity of its nature with a nice use of crystal and various size pearls.

Egyptian pendant

After my girlfriend had struggled to make this bead embroidered pendant, I raised my hand and came to her aid.  She had seen a similar bracelet and I drew a pattern to her liking.  This pendant shows off cobalt blue with 24k gold Delicas.  Aren't they scrumptous?  She just received the pendant for her birthday and was soooo happy!