pyramid bead

pyramid bead, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

A challenging project from Shaped Beadwork - I made this one yesterday and finished it by putting it on the chain today :) - aren't you proud of me - I even took a photo of it and blogged about it!!

pirate cat

pirate cat, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

My awsome pirate cat taught by Leslie Blackford at Clay Carnival 2011

driftwood

driftwood, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

Wood gone wild class results ( taught by Kim Cavender) at Clay carnival 2011

blends pendant

blends pendant, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

This funky pendant was taught by Sylvie Peraud at Clay Carnival 2011

hidden catch necklace

hidden catch necklace, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

A funky modern Necklace taught by Bettina Welker at Clay Carnival 2011

I think this one turned out really well :)

coffee grinds brooch

coffee grinds brooch, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

my results of the Desert Brooches taught by Natalia García at clay Carnival 2011

Faux bone

Faux bone, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

Another wonderful class from Clay carnival -My squash blossom pendant taught by Donna kato at Clay Carnival 2011

Fossil Bangle

fossil, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

As some of you would know, I recently went to clay carnival in Las Vegas. This class was taught by the fabulous Daniel. I love this technique and would love to make more!!

Wicked witch bookmark

wicked witch bookmark, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

My Bookmark for the Brisbane Beading Christmas swap :) (yes ok it was last month...)
All polymer clay with some ribbon accents :)

Blue Ice. Bracelet.

I have been trawling the internet (being on holidays gives me more time for this!!) and found this cute bracelet pattern :)

Blue Ice. Bracelet by lirigal.com

http://www.lirigal.com/BeadingInstruction.aspx?user=Liri&itemid=131&;plang=en&

- hmmm I think I have everything to make this without visiting the bead shop LOL!!

The Art of Wire Free Patterns

Was just floating around on the internet looking for new books to buy and came across this one :

The Art of Wire: Creative Techniques for Designer Jewelry

It looks quite good and might revive my wireworking which I haven't done much of for years while I discovered seed beading :)

Anyhow - found some free bonus projects for you to try :)

http://www.createmixedmedia.com/art-of-wire-free-patterns

Tila beaded beads

Hi All, Just found this great pattern for tila beaded beads and just had to share :)

http://www.newperle.fr/images/schemas/TILA%20recipe001e.pdf.

I have to make these!!!

Voila Award

Yeh - Just found out I won the Voila Polymeristas of the Month - October 2011- ( Category: Intermediate)

It was for my piece - "Butterfly dream"

1st place
scores: 4, 3, 3, 3, 4, 3, 3 , 4

Often complex pieces look fussy and lack coherence. This necklace however smoothly integrates its many components. This piece exudes control with the careful colour gradation, the painstaking construction and placement of the petals, the careful balance of the overall design.

See all the entries here.

not long till christmas!!!

OK - see that as your reminder LOL

I just found a lovely tutorial for decorating christmas baubles - so you better get started on making them in time for christmas!!

Twining of the ball-chain "Sandra"

-it is written in russian - but I have the tanslated link here

and the original in russian here.

speed peyote

ok - so I've been a bad blogger - I just realised I have been badly neglecting all of this - I find great stuff and forget to tell others - I also have been making heaps and not photographed anything - I pledge I will change!! -

I found this great tutorial for speed peyote - make sure you go and check it out :)

http://www.pattern-making.com/fast-peyote-stitch/

Butterfly Dream - Image 1 of 4 - Sandee Harris

Entry 6 - Butterfly Dream - Image 1 of 4 - Sandee Harris, originally uploaded by Aussiepolyclay.

This was my entry into the aussie polyclayers competition - unfortunately not a winner, but I love it anyhow.

More treasury :)

More great etsy treasury’s

and lucky me - I am featured in both!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d79e8b259678eeff869aab9/jewelry-fantasy-learn-how-to-make-these

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d7a180d91b66d918987f7ee/seed-beaded-beads-tutorial

Dont forget to go have a look at these great artists:)

Bead Woven Treasury

I've been featured in an etsy Treasury!

This is one showing some beautiful Bead woven Jewelry - all that you can buy instructions and make yourself!

Mine is on the bottom row - Caterpillar Bracelet

Don't hesitate, go have a look - some great work here :)

Tutorials: Learn how to make your own bead woven jewelry

Camp Creative

Well I'm back from my wonderful week away at camp creative in beautiful Bellingen.
Once again I did the polymer clay course with Melanie Dilday – who is a wonderful teacher and artist, allowing me to further hone my skills 

Here are the items I made – enjoy!!