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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Beadwork - Favs of 2009

It is the end of the year and the end of the decade. Here are a few of my favourite pieces this year.
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My own design, little snowflake
Purple Phantasy Necklace
Finally finished, Phantasea Necklace
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Quick and funky, Coral Chilies Necklace
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As seen in the Toronto Bead Society Calendar, Sea Anoeme Boxes 1, 2, 3.
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Mackenzie's Metal Forest Star
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Inspired by Elly Peters lampwork beads, Ellyloo Box.

Monday, December 7, 2009

One of a Kind

On Friday Maria and I made what is becoming an annual trip to the Christmas One of a Kind Show. It is always great to see the many and varied creations of the amazing vendors.We were please to see the many different jewellry and lampwork artists. There were some very amazing glass and pottery which I resisted buying.

I purchased a few gifts for my two nieces for Christmas. I hope that they will like their one of a kind gifts. Maria and I could not leave without getting some Tinkleberry's chocolates (chocolate covered dried fruits).

I went back to the show on Saturday evening with Anna, she want to get something for her grandson. I went back to one booth that I liked on Friday. Studio Robert Wu, had the most amazing hand marbled pieces of art. I decided to get one of the beautiful peacock graphics.

from artist's website

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Beadwork - Rainforest Cascade Necklace

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I finished the second class project from the classes with Margie Deeb last month. I realized after I was done that I had not followed the instructions. I did not have two fringes coming out of each of the anchoring beads. I also did not like the way the drop enamel beads hang. I need to redo this part of the necklace.

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I have been wearing the foundation multi-strand necklace. It looks great on this own.

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