Labyrinth

A bead embroidered pendant using a paua shell spiral (from New Zealand) and labradorite cabochon.  The cab is held in by a netting stitch.  I have incorporated hex beads on the side. The top includes the hex beads done in a cubic RAW.  I love the symmetry of this.

Urchin

Another Marcia Decoster creation.  I am slowly making my way through her book trying out the different patterns.  I am on a RAW roll; not available at any sushi bar!  The pendant is a lovely beaded bead with crystals.  The shape takes on a sea-like creature.  Originally meant to be wore with the chain going through the hole of the beaded bead.  I decided it was prettier hanging this way.  The chain matches the feel of the bead and is done in a simple spiral with crystals.

Abacus

This is a pattern by Marcia DeCoster called Abacus.  It is done in size 11 and 15 seed beads.  The center portion is done in RAW with tiny turquoise bits.  I've embellished it with matching seed beads.  This project may be headed for the scissors; not sure I love it.

Gift bags

 I attended a workshop with 2 other crafty gals and this is one of the pieces we made.  They are small muslin gift bags with owl transfers.  Too cute and oh so easy.  Some special gift will go inside and be presented to a surprised person.

Infusion

This fun floral bracelet is done on a RAW bracelet form.  All the flowers are done in Ndebele stitch.  Only one flower is different.  Can you find it?

DeCoster pendant

Thank you to Marcia DeCoster for this lovely RAW technique pattern.  I actually hung it upside down choosing not to hang a stone from the diamond shaped portion.  It is a double sided pendant.

Pave pendant

Thanks to Cynthia Rutledge's for this beautiful pendant in peyote and netting.  Abalone is the focal bead with crystals hanging from the netting.

Untitled MM painting

After coming back from Santa Fe, I felt inspired to try painting on canvas.  This piece uses a number of mixed media items, corrugated cardboard, netting, paper, Shiva sticks, charcoal and acrylics.  It was a different way of expression.

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.