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Creative Combination
by Kim
Being an ex-dancer and a would-be artist, I found this fascinating. Even if it does not resonate with you in the same way, maybe it will spur you to think about combining two things you love into something new. Something that was made for you and by you. Very creative!
Here's more….
Use your Vitamin C!
Labels:
creative idea,
creativity,
dance,
drawing
Pink and Black Necklace Re-Do
by Kim
I made this necklace many years ago. The construction is embarrassingly simple. The base is some twisted black cords held together by endcaps. The beads and charms are attached by tieing them on with black embroidery floss. Simple. No tools required (well, scissors), and it has held up for years.
But when I wear it, it bugs me. It never looks right to me on any neckline. The beads don't flow up the necklace far enough to suite me.
So, I made some more beads and tied them on. I like it so much better looking fuller!
This is a good technique to spruce up an old necklace or one you purchased that you are tired of. Just add a few more beads.
Use your Vitamin C!
But when I wear it, it bugs me. It never looks right to me on any neckline. The beads don't flow up the necklace far enough to suite me.
So, I made some more beads and tied them on. I like it so much better looking fuller!
This is a good technique to spruce up an old necklace or one you purchased that you are tired of. Just add a few more beads.
Use your Vitamin C!
Labels:
jewelry,
jewelry design,
lampwork beads,
necklace,
redo
Some Color for a White World
by Kim
I love winter, but it is so white. Working on this colorful project this week was fun, love the colors!
The Amazing Helen at Blumenthal Lansing sent me some new embellishment packs. I made this fabric cuff bracelet for Jo-Ann fabrics. The package had buttons in three sizes and four colors, beads, and embroidery floss. All I needed to make this bracelet was a yard of grosgrain ribbon and a needle.
Stay tuned for more info on product and package when they hit the store.
Use your Vitamin C!
The Amazing Helen at Blumenthal Lansing sent me some new embellishment packs. I made this fabric cuff bracelet for Jo-Ann fabrics. The package had buttons in three sizes and four colors, beads, and embroidery floss. All I needed to make this bracelet was a yard of grosgrain ribbon and a needle.
Stay tuned for more info on product and package when they hit the store.
Use your Vitamin C!
Labels:
beads,
Blumenthal Lansing,
bracelet,
buttons,
jewelry,
jewelry design,
ribbon,
stitching
A Short Memory Pays Off
by Kim
The best part about writing a bead making column is that once I mail off my pieces, I forget they exist. Then, when the magazine mails them back after photography, and I open the box, it's like getting presents!
"Oh yeah! I forgot I made that!!!!"
Today, I got two presents in the mail.
Merry Christmas and Happy Vitamin C!
"Oh yeah! I forgot I made that!!!!"
Today, I got two presents in the mail.
Merry Christmas and Happy Vitamin C!
Labels:
Bead Design Studio,
jewelry
Color of the Year 2014
by Kim
Today is the day we have all been waiting for. Hahahhahaha! Well some of us. The Pantone Color of the Year was just announced! Introducing Radiant Orchid!
Sometimes I see it coming a mile away and sometimes it takes me by surprise. This is a surprise year.
If you are interested, go watch this video. The Executive Director of Pantone tells us all about the color. Mid way through the video, she says that purple is a color that makes us feel creative. Why do I not wear purple more often????
Get some purple and wear it to enhance Vitamin C!
Labels:
color
Wire and Button Bangle
by Kim
New color pack of buttons from Blumenthal Lansing. Sort of Southwest colors. I combined them with three colors of wire: gold, copper, brown. And added some brass heart charms. Fun to make. Lots of movement.
A little Vitamin C…..
Labels:
Blumenthal Lansing,
bracelet,
buttons,
jewelry,
jewelry design
Perfect Place for a House
by Kim
I love how other people's brains work. I would probably never look at a three foot wide alley and say, "This is the perfect place for a house!"
Definitely some Vitamin C happening there!
Labels:
creative idea,
creativity
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