Altoid tin trade w/doll

I participated in an Altoids Tin trade.  The pink painted box is the altered tin.  Inside lives a miniature beaded doll.  

Encaustic - Clothes line

 Encaustic play with fabric.  A mini clothesline for the fun of it all.

Encaustic - Frida

A bit of a switch from beads.  Encaustic play with Frida Kahlo.  

Gimme a Kiss Angler Fish

The was a heart challenge presented in one of my bead groups.  Do you see the heart shape?  It was time to step out of the box and create something using the shape in a different way.  Voila!  This cute yet vicious fish gets his prey by wiggling his lure to unsuspecting victims.

Soutache

This turquoise pendant features the newest technique of using soutache.  Soutache is a type of braiding originally used in military uniforms.

Tuscan Twin bracelet

This Tuscan Twin bracelet is a pattern from Shae Wilhite of Sweet Beads in Las Vegas.  I was fortunate enough to take a class with her to make this beauty.  it was a fun adventure using twin beads, RAW techniques and netting.  Thanks Shae!  

Variations of a Theme

My first of three collaborative pieces.  The blown glass bead is from Alana Reifel's Unique Beads.  I had admired this beautiful bead for some time and thought it would be interesting as a bead embroidered piece.  Here are the two variations I came up with using different types of sequins and spikes in the designs.

At Home, Sing Your Song

This is a collaborative piece.  The focal piece is made by artist Diane Hawkey.  I beaded around the focal bead and turned it into a house structure.  Several small additions were added for interest.

The Aquarium

This is a collaborative piece of work.  The lampwork glass pendant by artist Terry Henry which reminded me of an aquarium.  It is encased in peyote stitch with a touch of purple Keishi pearls.  The bail is done in brick stitch.