Very Cherie Xpressions : September 2010

Very Cherie-Beaded Jewels

'I've got the world on a string...'

Beads, beads and more beads... brilliant, bold, bright, beautiful beads! They glisten, they sparkle, they shimmer and shine. they come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and textures; round, square, hexagon, bicone, oval, paddle and dagger shaped. They also come in flower and leaf shapes and so many others. The patterns on them are bold, flowery and pretty, geometric, abstract or psychedelic or exotic and in all the colors of the rainbow. They are translucent, opaque, matte, textured, shimmery, irridiscent, bumpy. Beads can be made of clay, metal, blown glass, lampworked; handmade or machine made locally or in far away places like Europe, Asia and Africa. They can be strung on wire, silk, cord, leather, ribbon or embroidery floss or woven into beautiful, stunning jewelry. Beaded jewelry can be worn everyday to work or a fun day at the beach; an evening out or a gala event.

I am fascinated with beading. I find it so relaxing. Just stringing them or weaving, picking up a bead, another and then another - the action is so repetitive... it's almost meditative. As you add the beads and watch your design grow, the joy and satisfaction of seeing the end result - a beautiful piece of jewelry; that is so fulfilling!

Monday, September 27, 2010

necklace

Going to my favorite beading store tomorrow. I have an order for a necklace. It's the bridegroom's mother and I have to make a necklace to match her dress. I really have to hurry with this one as the wedding is first week October!! I've made a necklace for another wedding too - the bride's mother. I've also made a Rosary bracelet for a bride. Will post photos soon.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Beading Dictionary from FMG

Just thought I'd share this -it's is a beading dictionary A-Z from Fire Mountain Gems. It covers a lot of stuff like texture descriptions, necklace lengths, methods, tools etc. Heres the link Beading Dictionary

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Swarovski butterflies

I got a lot of work done yesterday. Finished these beautiful butterfly earrings in swarovski. They're just so beautiful. Have to just add the ear wires. Butterlies always make me happy- they just seem so beautiful and free.