Diamonds for Christmas

I love this new bracelet and it is realtively quick and simple to make:)

Cubes, swarovski crystals and 11/0 czech beads.

This one will be a class at mad monnies in November.

Waves Bangle

Another prototype I think...

This one is a bit small for me but it seems really interesting and I think I will make another.

Upcycle Love

Its been a while since I posted any creations, been busy and just hadn't finished anything.......

But here is one I finally finished - It is called "upcycle love" and it is a handmade image transfer applied to a reclaimed aluminium can bottom!!.

This makes the pendant very light.

How to join thread

I have long been a lover of a surgeons knot to join thread, but I recently came across this way.
It is called a double surgeons knot and it is a stronger alternative to the former.
The only drawback is the knot is a little bigger - so It won't be for every beading project but....

see it here..
http://www.animatedknots.com/surgeonsjoin/index.php

Palette Generator: Automagically create a palette from any photo.

This is a great tool to get a breakdown of colors in a photo for design work or inspiration for your next project.

http://bighugelabs.com/colors.php

Try it out :)

My Rainbow

Your rainbow is shaded violet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is says about you: You are a creative person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it.

Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.

Bloom Tutorial

Just uploaded the new Bloom Tutorial to my

Etsy shop and my

Artfire store.

My Friend Shona

:) My friend Shona blogged about the heart she made from my Puffy Heart tutorial - It looks much more beautiful in real life than in the photo - it is just so hard to photograph Swarovski special colors.  She did a wonderful job as always :) Check out her work she also does stunning wirework.

See it here :- http://mysticbluedesigns.blogspot.com/2009/09/so-very-long.html

Oh and thank you Shona for the kind words  :)

Freeform seed bead necklace on a sterling silver armature

Big thank you to my friend Deb who fould this fantastic tutorial for peyote with a wire armature.

see the tutorial here:-

http://www.beading-arts.com/2006/02/freeform-neckpiece-on-sterling-silver.html

Copper Lace

Had a relaxing day at home yesterday and got inspired by a new technique I saw and made these earrings which led onto making the pendant. 

Moonstone, quartz, matsuno's and copper.

Polymer clay mini roses.

This isn't how I do my large roses but looks like a neat and easy way to make mini ones!!

Steampunk bunny

Screwed up Heart

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwiUbF3S09I

Tale of a fish

I have been making this necklace for ages....

Finally got around to putting the clasp on today :)

The fish is lampwork bymy friend Deb from Debbie Does beads and the tail is wirewrapped and embelished with seed beads, catseye beads and czech leaves.

I think it is really beautiful, but not sure what to wear it with though...

New bloom necklace

Made another version of the Bloom necklace over the wekeend because we had trouble sourcing all the materials in time for the class at Mad Monnies.  I think I like this one even more !!!

How to etch beads

I noticed lots of new designs for sea glass and recycled glass jewelry and have a few frosted beads in my stash, but wondered if you could make things look like this yourself at home .

found this tutorial and thought Iwould share :)

http://www.ehow.com/how_4968056_etch-glass-beads.html

New tutorial available

Just upload the newest tutorial, Cross Czech'd Bracelet, which uses lots of beautiful Czech firpolish crystals. The working title for this bracelet was garden gate so I hope I haven't  confused anyone !

See it in  my etsy store and my artfire store.

Art Fire

Hi everyone, 

Just signed up for artfire - another shopping site to put my tutorials on 

http://www.artfire.com/users/sandeeleedesign

The best thing about artfire is no fees !!! YEH

lots of iteresting stuff over there too so worth a look :)

How to add thread

I got this link via beading daily - and if you don't subscribe, i would suggest it is worth it for little tips and tricks. 

new project

I finished this during the week as well.

Another right angle weave project in swarovski crystals and delicas, no sure what to call it though, any ideas?