Kisses Bracelet

Finished !!!!! LOL - I promised to do another bracelet and I thought with valentines day coming up that a version of hugs and kisses was appropriate.

Swarovski crystals, czech seed beads.

Class at mad monnies in Feb.......

Camp Creative

Hi All, I have been away for a week at Camp Creative doing a Polymer clay course, which I really enjoyed :)

Above are some of the pieces I made during class time, and hopefully I will hve them made up into jewellery very soon.

I can't wait till next year!!!

Fit for a Queen

This is my newest creation which I just adore...:)

It is made of glass pearls, swarovski crystals and size 15/0 seed beads and is certainly a statement piece. 

I think I might have to make this one in other colours!!

Egyption earrings

I made these a few weeks ago but have been really busy in the lead up to christmas:)

I made 4 other colours in these to give as gifts but forgot to take a photo of them!! ( silly)

Anyhow, I love these :)

I'm Published!!!

Well it has been quite a while since I had a tutorial in a magazine, but I am pleased to say that I am in the new Australian Beading!! (volume 3 no6)

See my project on page 32...

Cross-Czech Bracelet

So pick up the magazine or you can purchase kits with the tutorial included at Mad Monnies :)

 *Cross Czech'd* DIY Bracelet Kit 

(the tutorial is also available for pdf download purchase at my Etsy store)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ssandeelee

Stars and Baubles tutorial

I have just added my Stars and Baubles Earrings Tutorial to my Etsy Store!!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36417125

Perfect wrapped Loops

Though I would share a free mini tutorial for perfect wrapped loops!!

But remember - practice makes perfect!!

Click on the picture for a larger version :)

Enjoy!

Christi Friesen Peacock tutorial

Just found this while trawling around the wealth of information on the Firemountain Gems site

http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=940K&doccat=customer+projects

Fantastic Tutorial!!~!

Enjoy:)

Plaited Wire Bracelet

Hardware store Bracelet - lovely tutorial see it here:-

http://www.instructables.com/id/Hardware-Store-Bracelet/

Carnelian Pendant

This is my new carnelian pendant in Eni Oken style wire wrapping, copper, carnelian, onyx, swarovski crystals and copper

Morocco Pendant

This is my new Morocco Pendant, a combination of czech crystals, japanese seed beads, czech seed beads.will be teaching this at Mad Monnies in January :)

Simple Wire Wrapped Pendant - Swirl Prong setting Tutrial

Thsi is an easy one - great for beginners

http://www.mybeads.com.au/wirewrappedp1.html

Wire wrap a bezel, prong method

How to wire wrap a bezel, prong method.

A lovely clear and concise tutorial see it here:-

http://members.optusnet.com.au/felicityrodda/thelaide/cabachon3.html

5 lead braided wire bracelet Tutorial

Just found a fun beginners tutorial for making a 5 lead braided wire bracelet :)

See it here http://bajabum.tripod.com/jewelrytutorials/id3.html

Over the Rainbow

I almost forgot about this one!

I lovely simple chainmaille Bracelet, perfect for making to give as gifts ( did someone say Christmas?) completed quickly and inexpensively - perfect for the beginner!

See the Tutorial in my Etsy store :)

Diamond Girl

My new tutorial, "Diamond Girl" is now available in my etsy store :)

www.ssandeelee.etsy.com

Eni inspired jewellery

I have been quite productive this week and will post as soon as I take pics ( isn't that the hardest part?)

Anyhow here is my Eni inspired bangel and vintage earrings, all sterling silver, swarovski crystals and various gemstones, oh and the earrings have vintage buttons (victorian I think)

I love them and wear them all the time :)

beading pattern software

Just found this really cool software and the best part is it's free!!

http://easybeadpatterns.com/downloads.php

Wirewrap

Just found a great tutorial to wirewrap a gemstone.

http://www.rockhounds.com/rockgem/articles/wirewrap.shtml

Stars and baubles

Hi all, haven't posted anything - sorry, have been doing heaps of stuff but just haven't really finished anything !!! LOL

I have however made a few earrings for the class I will be teaching at Mad Monnies in December.

Christmas bauble earrings and star earrings - both made with swarovski crystals :)

Tutorial available soon - watch this space!!! LOL