Hello Dolly

I had the opportunity to self publish a book of some of my favorite bead embroidered dolls.  The cover features Mini Me, aka Hot Flash Mama.  It is my self portrait.  Most dolls are beaded and include my love of mixed media inclusions.  A labor of love for sure.

My Garden

I was gifted the focal piece, a floral button.  From there I used the same theme of the button to create my garden using bead embroidery.  Little maroon flowers pop up here and there along with stems of greenery.  Also included are round and square vintage nailheads.  It closes with a magnetic slider clasp.

Fo Lung (Fiery Dragon)

This was a bead challenge.  The original teapot form is shown on the top.  The photo below shows the transformed teapot, a Fiery Dragon.  A lampwork bead serves as the dragon's head.  The body is done in colorful sequins.  The dragon's saddle is made up of RAW technique embellished with firepolish beads.  Legs were  incorporated into the form.  Fo Lung wearily guards the gates.

Circuit Ole

Polymer face gifted to me by Kristy.  Beaded bead serves as the body while bugle bead serve as arms and legs.    A magatama bead is perfect for this little guy' shoes.  He sits in a glass ring which has been beaded with peyote stich and embellished.  His has is a genuine piece of an a found acorn.  He is the first of 14 beaded clowns for my circus, Circuit Ole.

Soft sculpture with bead work

Here are some pins I've made with simple bead embroidery.