SanDeeLee Design

Kuler

2012-02-15T09:56:00.002+10:00

Kuler -Quite obsessed with this website at the moment - I love making all of the different color combinations/themes - great for inspiration for beading designs - to get you out of your color rut!! but I am hoping to use it for color combinations for polymer clay and mixing colors - in the meantime have made lots of faves....

http://kuler.adobe.com

Free pattern for necklace Pink Flamingo

2012-02-12T06:48:00.001+10:00

Free pattern for necklace Pink Flamingo

this is on my must do list!!!!

Quienlodira Creaciones: Esquema Media Bola

2012-02-05T17:17:00.002+10:00

Quienlodira Creaciones: Esquema Media Bola: Un conjunto elegante, pero informal. Un saludo Gracias por estar ahí.

translated - Quienlodira Creations: an elegant but informal set, a greeting, Thanks to be there...well loosley translated :)

Great free tutorial :)

Even though it is in Spanish, the drawings are clear and with a little patience could be worked out.

Eva Maria Keiser Designs: Tutorial Tuesday: Beaded Snowflake

2012-02-01T05:57:00.001+10:00

Eva Maria Keiser Designs: Tutorial Tuesday: Beaded Snowflake: Learn More about Snowflakes: Link to Beadanimation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb17uYyOyB8&feature=player_embedded

this is a really good tutorial for snowflakes - I must remember this for next Christmas as I am going to buy a bigger tree and will need lots more decorations :)

Easy Nutella Brownie Cups

2012-02-01T05:46:00.002+10:00

Well I don't normally blog about food but I stumbled across this recipe and felt I had to share!!

Easy Nutella Brownie Cups

YUM!!

NOTEBOOK COVER

2012-01-27T11:29:00.009+10:00

NOTEBOOK COVER, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

more from Camp Creative 2012

COIN PURSE

2012-01-27T11:29:00.007+10:00

COIN PURSE, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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HIP FLASK

2012-01-27T11:29:00.005+10:00

HIP FLASK, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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CHANGE PURSE

2012-01-27T11:29:00.003+10:00

CHANGE PURSE, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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LUGGAGE TAG

2012-01-27T11:29:00.001+10:00

LUGGAGE TAG, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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STAMPED LEATHER BELT

2012-01-27T11:28:00.007+10:00

BELT, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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BRACELET AND HAIRPINS

2012-01-27T11:28:00.005+10:00

BRACELET AND HAIRPINS, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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NECKLACE

2012-01-27T11:28:00.003+10:00

NECKLACE, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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BUSINESS CARD HOLDER

2012-01-27T11:28:00.001+10:00

BUSINESS CARD HOLDER, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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KEY FOBS

2012-01-27T11:27:00.005+10:00

KEY FOBS, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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LEATHER WRISTBANDS

2012-01-27T11:27:00.003+10:00

WRISTBANDS, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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WOVEN WRISTBAND

2012-01-27T11:27:00.001+10:00

WOVEN WRISTBAND, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

more from Camp Creative 2012

LEATHER FLOWER

2012-01-27T11:26:00.001+10:00

LEATHER FLOWER, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

This was my favorite class while at Camp Creative

Leather Bookmarks

2012-01-27T11:25:00.001+10:00

BOOKMARKS, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

the following items are what I made at Camp creative 2012 at Bellingen - www.campcreative.com.au/

SWIRLY BIRDIE NECKLACE

2012-01-27T11:24:00.001+10:00

SWIRLY BIRDIE NECKLACE, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

another fund wirework necklace made with lovely Deb beads :)- Debbie does beads

VAIRE BRACELET

2012-01-27T11:21:00.002+10:00

VAIRE BRACELET, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

Another lovely tutorial for a bracelet found here :)
http://bead-tutorial.livejournal.com/29772.html
I liked doing this one - I made some earrings as well but for some reason didn't take of photo of those....

AMBERLE BRACELET

2012-01-27T11:17:00.002+10:00

AMBERLE BRACELET, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

A cute and easy bracelet I made from the tutorial found here :)
http://bead-tutorial.livejournal.com/34633.html

FIORE EARRINGS

2012-01-27T11:15:00.002+10:00

FIORE EARRINGS, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

These were a huge challenge!! there was a lot of grumbling but I finally did it :) ( this lead to the though of how tutorials should be graded - by winge factor.....) they are a variation on the Fiore earrings at http://www.larkcrafts.com/jewelry-beading/maggie-meister-bonus-project/ - one word of warning though - the tutorial doesn't have how to do the flat circular peyote centre - it just assumes you know - which I didn't - so I am guessing it is in the book - I googled and found a way to do it but I think it might have been slightly different to how the designer did it as my row count was different.....

Swirly Loops lampwork Earrings

2012-01-27T11:10:00.001+10:00

SWIRLY LOOPS LAMPWORK, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

I recently went to camp creative ( more of that later) in the evenings we made jewelry :) these are some beautiful earrings I made with beads by Deb from Debbie does beads :)

Crystal lotus errings

2012-01-04T06:10:00.003+10:00

I had a lovely surprise in my inbox this morning and thought I would share :)

this free tutorial comes from Whim beads and is made of delicas and 15's for a fine delicate look.

see the tutorial here

http://whimbeads.com/cart.asp?pg=classroom_lotus-blossom_tutorial

this one is definately on my list of must dos

pyramid bead

2011-12-30T14:20:00.002+10:00

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

2011-12-30T14:18:00.003+10:00

pirate cat, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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

driftwood

2011-12-30T14:18:00.001+10:00

driftwood, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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

blends pendant

2011-12-30T14:13:00.001+10:00

blends pendant, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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

hidden catch necklace

2011-12-30T14:12:00.001+10:00

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

2011-12-30T14:11:00.003+10:00

coffee grinds brooch, originally uploaded by ssandeelee.

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

Faux bone

2011-12-30T14:11:00.001+10:00

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

2011-12-30T14:10:00.001+10:00

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

2011-12-30T14:08:00.001+10:00

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.

2011-12-28T05:33:00.002+10:00

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

2011-12-23T04:02:00.005+10:00

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

2011-11-02T06:16:00.002+10:00

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

2011-10-09T09:02:00.003+10:00

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!!!

2011-09-30T05:44:00.004+10:00

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

2011-09-08T18:03:00.004+10:00

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

2011-08-16T17:38:00.001+10:00

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 :)

2011-03-12T07:54:00.003+10:00

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

2011-02-11T06:11:00.003+10:00

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

2011-01-23T17:54:00.006+10:00

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!!

Pearl Roses Necklace

2010-12-30T15:30:00.004+10:00

I made this for a new dress I bought which is a beautiful shade of pale pistachio( like the ice cream).

I had made each rose with Polymer clay and to make them really opalescent , brushed them with mica powders. I love this necklace and need to make another I think!! -oh and there are earrings and a ring to match (somewhere)

Snowflake Bracelet and earrings

2010-12-30T15:23:00.004+10:00

I went down the Coast in hope of catching some sun, but alas, the rains came instead, which gave me plenty of time for beading - here is the snowflake bracelet I made to wear on Christmas Day :)

Made of swarovski crystals, 11/0 seed beads. As always much more sparkly in real life :)

O Christmas Tree

2010-12-06T05:30:00.003+10:00

My newest ornament - my tiny christmas tree made up of Swarovski crystals and tiny seed beads.

Only about 5cm tall.

I love it - this ones going on my tree ( as soon as I put it up that is )

New experiment

2010-12-06T05:27:00.003+10:00

I have just finished making this new bracelet - not sure what to call it yet but I just love it!

a spiral variation made with seed beads and bugle beads

Beaded Bauble Necklace Tutorial

2010-12-06T05:19:00.004+10:00

Now listed :- Beaded Bauble Necklace Tutorial

Divine Long beaded bead pendant/necklace using Swarovski and Czech crystals. Perfect to wear with those long maxi dresses! Or make it and hang it on the Christmas tree!!

Suitable for intermediate beaders, this necklace uses the technique of Right Angle Weave and some modified netting.
It makes up pretty quickly and is guaranteed to attract attention.

Now available in my etsy store - Beaded Bauble Necklace Tutorial

Beaded Bauble

2010-11-01T06:29:00.006+10:00

Finished this one over the weekend in readiness for the class on Wednesday night and Saturday this week.

Every color I make of these just looks beautiful! so hard to photograph to show all the sparkles though!

Tutorial available on line next week :) if you can;'t make it to the class....

A weekends work

2010-10-20T08:47:00.003+10:00

Ok - so a bit longer than a weekend....

I went away for a few day with some of my beading friends and we decided to try lots of new techniques, metal stamping, etching and resin. (oh and a bit of wirework...)

All were very successful and we all netted some interesting and unique pieces.

These are mine :)

"Learn From The MASTERS" .... continued

2010-10-14T05:51:00.005+10:00

Hi all,

I have been featured in another treasury on Etsy :)

This one is called Learn from the Masters, and I certainly am in fine company - some excellent tutorials there :)

Mine is the top Left - (Caterpillar Bracelet)

Make sure you visit the treasury here -

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb60870c3a68eef433438db/learn-from-the-masters-continued

for a closer look.

The learning begins

2010-10-08T18:31:00.002+10:00

I've been thinking for a while that I would love to start making jewery with resin - so I have started trawling the internet for tips and tutorials and came across this :)

http://www.ccpvideos.com/page/CCP/PROD/SAH2d

You'll probably see more links before you see some of my work LOL!!

freeform beaded bead

2010-10-07T06:32:00.004+10:00

how cool is this !

I just found a free tutorial for a freeform beaded bead - a great way to use up bits and left overs of seed beads!!

check it out here :-

http://www.beading-arts.com/2009/09/making-beaded-bauble.html

Making Roses

2010-10-07T05:50:00.004+10:00

I had a lovely surprise in my inbox recently :)

Kellie, one of the lovely ladies who came to my Polymer clay roses class, blogged about the experience.

Thank you Kellie!!!!!!

Now one look at her blog and you will see she is a fabulous jewellery maker as well - making beautiful button jewellery.

See the blogicle here

http://kelliechristie.blogspot.com/2010/10/making-roses-with-sandee-harris.html

treasury - Sweet Tutorials... The amazing talent of Etsy users! Great projects!

2010-10-07T05:45:00.004+10:00

I've been featured in another treasury :)

this time - "Sweet Tutorials... The amazing talent of Etsy users! Great projects!"

Fantastic collection - have been off drooling at some of the other work selected.

you can see it here :)

Sweet Tutorials... The amazing talent of Etsy users! Great projects!

In the Nouveau

2010-09-26T18:22:00.005+10:00

Sat down this afternoon to finish off a necklace design I have been working on for ages, well - its at the point where I don't know what to do next, so was trying some new things, and before I knew it, I had a new bracelet and the necklace is still unfinished!! LOL

But I do like the bracelet....

2010-09-26T16:12:00.005+10:00

I've been busy making roses, and whats more I have made some of them into necklaces :)

I am doing heaps with glass pearls at the moment, they look so vintage - I just love the look .

What do you think?

Oh and I am teaching the roses class ( how to make polymer clay roses) this week at Mad Monnies :)

Beaded Bauble

2010-09-25T07:43:00.002+10:00

A beaded bead made of swarovski crystals, czech crystals and delicas. Combined with a handmade tassel and slipped on a chain, it makes the perfect accessory for summer!
I am teaching this one at Mad Monnies on the third and the 6th of November.
Hope to see you there :)

hammer and tong

2010-09-25T07:39:00.002+10:00

This is the latest "bashing work" I have done !! A mixture of metals and handmade glass beads telling of Love forever...

I am teaching this class at Mad Monnies on the 20th and the 23rd of October.
Hope to see you there!!

Beautiful Brisbane Treasury

2010-09-10T06:50:00.004+10:00

I am featured in the new "Beautiful Brisbane" Treasury on etsy.

Can you guess which one is mine!! LOL

Make sure you visit it :)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c88b866f5ba8eef0805df77/beautiful-brisbane

Dragonfly

2010-09-07T06:48:00.005+10:00

My newest Polymer clay creation - dragonfly.

Using my first ever Dragonfly wing cane and Swarovski crystals.

I have done more with this cane - so watch this space for more to come!

For Chris's Birthday

2010-09-07T06:40:00.005+10:00

I made this bracelet on the weekend from some beautiful beads in my stash -

The stunning lamp work beads are from Debbie does Beads -

Chris just loved the bracelet :)

Kumihimo

2010-09-07T06:34:00.004+10:00

Well this is my first piece with beads!!

I made this a few weeks ago at the Brisbane beading meet where the challenge was a kumihimo bracelet with beads (challenge set by Suzanne)

Whilst I struggled early on, it worked out really well I think :)

Treasury

2010-09-01T06:13:00.004+10:00

I have been featured in a New Treasury on Etsy - called "get creative" (see mine on the top line, second in, Kisses Bracelet)

Don't you just love the little slippers!!! LOL

Some very yummy stuff there!! so make sure you take a look :)

ETSY TREASURY

Liquorice Twist

2010-08-14T06:48:00.004+10:00

Hi, this is my newest necklace - Liquorice Twist

Cellini spiral - quite a simple technique but does take a while :) well worth it though :)

I will be teaching this at Mad Monnies in September :)

Alice Pendants Tutorial

2010-08-14T06:36:00.004+10:00

Hi, Just listed another tutorial -

Alice Transfer Pendants

Make your own whimsical Pendants featuring Alice in wonderland images, using Polymer clay. Suitable for beginners to intermediate, learn an image transfer technique and how to take any image and turn it into a pendant! The tutorial will be supplied as a PDF with step by step instructions.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53772630/alice-transfer-pendants-tutorial

Metallic Snake Skin Bangle Tutorial

2010-08-14T06:31:00.003+10:00

Hi and Sorry I havne't posted for a while, just been busy, work and creating and taking pics of things is the hardest thing for me, I shall upload more as soon as possible :)

I have just listed my New turorial for a polymer clay Bangle:-

Learn to make your own snake skin bangle out of Polymer Clay.
Suitable for beginners to intermediate, learn step by step, everything you need to make your own one of a kind creation. The technique in this tutorial allows you to make the bangle to fit any size wrist at all! Make them in lots of different colors! Make them as gifts! The tutorial will be supplied as a PDF with step by step instructions........

http://www.etsy.com/listing/53771620/metallic-snake-skin-bangle-tutorial

Polymeristas for the Month of July

2010-07-14T05:34:00.004+10:00

Yeh!! I was chosen again :)

For my Butterfly wing necklace, in the category of beginner -

Integration of theme and treatment is what makes this gentle and delicate piece so successful. Beyond the obvious depiction of butterfly wings in the cane work, the spare use of material - mostly whites and translucents - evokes both lightness and fragility. Most effectively, the repetitive wing motif on either side of the focal bead suggests a butterfly in mid-flight, giving the piece fluidity and movement.

Oh and don't forget to go visit the winners of the other categories :)

http://www.voila.eu.com/

Swarovski design tool

2010-07-04T05:46:00.003+10:00

I would be totally remiss if I didn't pass this one on to all my friends-

The Swarovski design tool.

http://www.create-your-style.com/Content.Node/get-started/Design-Tool-and-Community.en.php

"Create Your Style Online with a multitude of different shapes, sizes and colors of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS!"

Have fun!!

Alice

2010-07-04T04:21:00.004+10:00

Yesterday I taught my first polymer clay class - everyone just loved it and had a great time!

I decided to start with something easy - polymer clay transfer pendants :)

Should have put them up here earlier really - I have quite a few but here is some of my work - enjoy:)

Peace and Luv cuff

2010-06-15T17:17:00.003+10:00

I've finished !!!LOL

I finished my challenge piece!!!

love it - is a bit bulky though and for those that are doing one as well, leave extra length as it shrinks a bit ( mine shrank almost 2cm)

It is based on the technique shown in Bead and Button June 2010 issue: Arctic cuff By Heidi Kummli

Steampunk

2010-06-14T16:09:00.003+10:00

I have made this beautiful focal for a steampunk challenge on the beading forum.

I love this piece and must get around to turning it into a necklace very soon.

Made of premo polymer clay, and watch parts.

Isis Necklace tutorial available!!

2010-06-13T06:42:00.003+10:00

Almost forgot about this one as I went on holidays and didn't want to put it up before I went!

An Egyptian style necklace using gemstones cubes and glass beads. Make your own one of a kind creation!

Suitable for beginners to intermediate, this necklace is easy to complete and is guaranteed to attract attention.

Isis Necklace now available in my etsy store.

Isis Necklace

More polymer :)

2010-06-03T06:47:00.002+10:00

Yes more!! I love this medium.

These are made with the left over mokume gane (sp?) but I just love the bangle - definitely not a left over!!

Butterfly wings

2010-06-03T06:41:00.003+10:00

I have been busy baking and creating with my newest love - polymer clay - and am quite happy with the results :)

These items are from my first ever butterfly cane, which I made without any tutorial, I love the translucency the wings have from the premo frost and think I will be using a lot more of this in the future!!

Easy bead and wire ring

2010-05-29T18:30:00.002+10:00

Just found this tutorial while looking for something totally different (of course) but thought I would share :)

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Spiral-Wire-Bead-Ring

Gane necklace

2010-05-24T06:12:00.001+10:00

I made this about a month ago, but I thought I would share ( you know me and taking pictures...)

This is polymer clay, mokume gane technique, finished with brass components.

Oh and its reversible, the back is a black swirl texture and looks good as well :)

Summer's Best Jewelry - Discover More Summer Fashion Accessories on ELLE.com

2010-05-20T05:53:00.003+10:00

Summer's Best Jewelry - Discover More Summer Fashion Accessories on ELLE.com

Posted using ShareThis

Love the necklace !!! Some inspiration here for all!!

Wirework necklace and earrings

2010-05-18T06:15:00.003+10:00

This was the "challenge" for the Brisbane beading meet and was from a tutorial in last years Art jewelry Mag - " mastering wirework".

I love the pieces, but think I need a bit more practice on keeping it perfect!!! LOL

Isis

2010-05-18T05:57:00.004+10:00

These are my new "Isis" Necklace's

Made of cube beads, seed beads, gemstones and czech glass, stitched mostly in herringbone.

These will be a class at Mad Monnies very soon !!

Another fishy

2010-05-17T19:32:00.004+10:00

I made this one a while back but was never happy with the clasp I made - I changed it this weekend to a brass one that I made myself - so it would look a bit like a fish hook...

This is a lovely bright bracelet made with seed beads and Czech crystals and a beautiful handmade bead by Debbie does Beads , using peyote and brick stitch. I have made some earrings as well but forgot to photograph them of course LOL

I've been featured on Voila!

2010-05-04T07:27:00.004+10:00

So excited!!!

Just received a newsletter from Voila and saw my "the eyes have it" literally staring back at me:)

I love her commentary as well -

"The Eyes Have It"

by Sandee Harris, Australia

Jewellery is meant to be looked at; contemplated, admired. When jewellery stares back at you, interrogates you, you can't help but feel the table turning … “What am I?” I found myself asking. “An ornament? A mere accessory for the piece itself? I loved the role reversal. It made me think. It made me feel. It was delightful. Just like a Magritte moment.

Pop on over to http://www.voila.eu.com/ Some beautiful work and lots of inspiration there :)

Crystal Twist Tutorial now available!

2010-05-04T07:09:00.003+10:00

I have just uploaded my newest tutorial :)

"Crystal Twist"

A simple yet impressive bracelet tutorial to make your own modern and stylish spiral bracelet.

Suitable for beginners to intermediate, this bracelet includes a netted toggle to compliment the design .

See it in my etsy store

Crystal Twist

Marrakech tutorial now available

2010-04-17T06:52:00.004+10:00

The tutorial for Marrakesh is now available!

Mix your favorite gemstones and crystals to create this wire wrapped necklace.

Suitable for beginners to intermediate, this necklace is guaranteed to attract attention - no 2 will ever look exactly the same :)

The tutorial will be supplied as a PDF with step by step instructions.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44571172/marrakesh-necklace-tutorial

White Marrakesh...

2010-04-03T17:53:00.002+10:00

Just finished another version of the Marrakesh necklace for the class next week at Mad Monnies :)

Quite pretty in white don't you think?

"Spike"

2010-04-02T15:22:00.003+10:00

I found these turquoise spikes at the craft show last weekend and couldn't wait to make them up.

There was enough to make a necklace, bracelet and earrings, interspaced with seed beads and a few crystals:)

Under the Sea

2010-04-01T07:07:00.002+10:00

Here is my latest entry for the Beading forum Designer Quest:)

Its called "under the sea" :)

Kreativ Blogger award

2010-04-01T05:45:00.003+10:00

A big thank you to Nicole from Beadwight who bestowed upon me this award :)

Dont forget to pop over to her blog -and see all the beady goodness!!

Ok here are the rules.

There are rules to be followed for this award:
1. Thank the person who gave this to you. 2. Copy the logo and place it in your blog. 3. Link the person who nominated you. 4. Name 7 things about yourself that no one would really know.

5. Nominate seven 'Kreativ Bloggers' 6. Post links to the seven blogs you nominate 7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know you nominated them.

Here are my nominees ( not in any particular order !)

Deeva- beaded jewellery,

MK Beads ,

Kerrie Slade,

Shazzabeth Creations,

Smadar's Treasure,

WireBlissMei,

Creative Arty Facts...

Here are seven things you may not know about me,
1.I use to be a Fashion Designer
2.I love Cats
3.I want to retire somwhere warm and sunny (with cats)
4.I hate yellow
5.I took up beading because of my anxiety( ZEN)
6.I l0ve to cook.
7. I am a hoarder

Victorian Punk

2010-03-26T17:03:00.004+10:00

Made this over the weekend - took the better part of the day to make, but I love the look - Victorian Punk I call it!!

Looks much nicer in real life as it is really 3D .

Bunny earrings

2010-03-26T17:00:00.003+10:00

Easter is getting nearer and I thought I would get in the mood by making some bunny earrings - teeny tiny bunnies, very light to wear, made using czech seed beeds and ladder stitch.

Learn different stitches

2010-03-22T06:14:00.004+10:00

Just found a great section on the swarovski website which has lots of beading stitches animated - great if you have wanted to learn a stitch but need to be shown !

Beading

By criss-crossing one or more times through beads strung on a thread, various 2-D and 3-D beading patterns can be created. Also, Pearls or Pendants may be used to achieve marvellous design variations..

See it here!

A Leafy Web

2010-03-07T09:38:00.002+10:00

I finally got around to making a necklace out of the cabachons I made at Camp creative.

It is very light to wear and I just love it!!

Crystal twist - Pink

2010-03-07T09:23:00.002+10:00

Still exploring spiral technique - made another version - this time in pink - Its very pretty don't you think?

See Mad Monnie for Class details :)

2010-02-23T18:56:00.001+10:00

I was inspired!!!-

Got out my gemstones and wire and made this beautiful necklace "Marrakesh".

This could be a class at Mad Monnies....what do you think?

2010-02-23T06:03:00.004+10:00

How surprised was I when I recieved the "sunshine" award from releases by rufydoof

This certainly brought some sunshine to my day:)

In return I would like to share a little sunshine with the following people:-(in no particular order)

Please share some sunshine with your fellow friends by:

- Put the Sunshine image on your blog or within your post.

- Pass the award onto six bloggers

- Link the nominees within your post.

- Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

- Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

Kisses Bracelet Tutorial Now Available

2010-02-21T13:38:00.003+10:00

Just listed!@!!

The Kisses Bracelet Tutorial!

Devine Kisses Bracelet using Swarovski crystals and pearls!

This is a simplified version of a "hugs and kisses" right angle weave (RAW) bracelet.

Suitable for beginners to intermediate, this bracelet is easy to complete and is guaranteed to attract attention.

See it here :)in my Etsy store!

Beading charts

2010-02-21T13:19:00.005+10:00

Hi All,
Just found a great printable bead size chart-
The downloadable PDF is available here:-

http://www.snazzycat.com/oscommerce/catalog/BEAD_METRIC.php

While your there....don't forget to download the neclace and bracelet chart as well!!!

oops almost forgot the handy wire size chart as well!!!

Crystal Twist

2010-02-17T06:24:00.003+10:00

I have been revisiting the spiral technique to teach as a class as it is a great technique and can be used in a variety of ways. Upon finishing, I couldn't decide what type of clasp so I decided to design a new one!! LOL

I love it!~

oh and the circle side of the clasp is a great design to use for earrings as well.....

Class coming soon to Mad Monnies :)

SanDeeLee Design

Kuler

Free pattern for necklace Pink Flamingo

Quienlodira Creaciones: Esquema Media Bola

Eva Maria Keiser Designs: Tutorial Tuesday: Beaded Snowflake

Easy Nutella Brownie Cups

NOTEBOOK COVER

COIN PURSE

HIP FLASK

CHANGE PURSE

LUGGAGE TAG

STAMPED LEATHER BELT

BRACELET AND HAIRPINS

NECKLACE

BUSINESS CARD HOLDER

KEY FOBS

LEATHER WRISTBANDS

WOVEN WRISTBAND

LEATHER FLOWER

Leather Bookmarks

SWIRLY BIRDIE NECKLACE

VAIRE BRACELET

AMBERLE BRACELET

FIORE EARRINGS

Swirly Loops lampwork Earrings

Crystal lotus errings

pyramid bead

pirate cat

driftwood

blends pendant

hidden catch necklace

coffee grinds brooch

Faux bone

Fossil Bangle

Wicked witch bookmark

Blue Ice. Bracelet.

The Art of Wire Free Patterns

Tila beaded beads

Voila Award

not long till christmas!!!

speed peyote

Butterfly Dream - Image 1 of 4 - Sandee Harris

More treasury :)

Bead Woven Treasury

Camp Creative

Pearl Roses Necklace

Snowflake Bracelet and earrings

O Christmas Tree

New experiment

Beaded Bauble Necklace Tutorial

Beaded Bauble

More Gorgeous JEWELRY PATTERNS and TUTORIALS from the Masters

A weekends work

"Learn From The MASTERS" .... continued

The learning begins

freeform beaded bead

Making Roses

treasury - Sweet Tutorials... The amazing talent of Etsy users! Great projects!

In the Nouveau

Beaded Bauble

hammer and tong

Beautiful Brisbane Treasury

Dragonfly

For Chris's Birthday

Kumihimo

Treasury

Liquorice Twist

Alice Pendants Tutorial

Metallic Snake Skin Bangle Tutorial

Polymeristas for the Month of July

Swarovski design tool

Alice

Peace and Luv cuff

Steampunk

Isis Necklace tutorial available!!

More polymer :)

Butterfly wings

Easy bead and wire ring

Gane necklace

Summer's Best Jewelry - Discover More Summer Fashion Accessories on ELLE.com