Owen Park

Dean and I hiked at Owen Park last week. This picture reminds me of 

Starry, Starry Night. Hope to go back soon. The weather is terribly cold!

Bead Journal Project February 2013

This was a project from one year ago that I did not

finish.

I embroidered around the abalone cabochons.

Today I was working on the edging made by freeform 

netting stitch. Love the form. It is done with cuff base 

but I did not finish the clasp yet.

Cuff detail

Bead Journal Project January 2013

This is my January project, a free-form 
embroidery that I weaved with a lot of 
fringe. I named it " Midnight Tidepool. " 
So far it has been fun weaving. I like
the flow of colors. I finished it today.

Bead Soups

I used 4 bead soups. I have not used the colors before for my
Bead Journal Project 2013 January cuff project. The beads 
were leftovers!

Clasp

I was working on a rectangle donut clasp that 
uses 2 snap buttons. My clasp inspiration came
from my facebook friend Linda Cimins. She made
some beautiful loomed work and loom patterns.
I love her work.

I am going to make my own 12 clasp for 12 months

Second day project

Second day: I added a shell with peyote stitch around 
the shell this morning. I found some shells from Florida 
beach.

First day project

First day I added a small shell, coral, abalone, heisi 
shell beads and pearls. I sewed a silver thread to 
make waves.

My January Project

I started my January project yesterday after joining
the Bead Journal Project 2013 group. I am choosing 
coral reef for my theme and will make 12 cuffs.
My color inspiration for this month are blue, brown, 
orange and tan.
I am going to use felt for the cuff base.

Bead Journal Project 2013

This will be my third year participating in the 
Bead Journal Project. The first year I finished 
all 12 flower pins. The second year I did not finish
all 12 projects and did 5 months. I was working 
a lot and did not have time to bead.
Looking forward to starting again in January.

Coral Reef Embroidery Cuff

I am back! Sorry that I haven't blog for a long time. Here is my latest cuff made from shells that I found in Florida. The 3 beaded pieces are not new and I am glad that I finished a few days ago.

Stewart Lake

Before Falling

East Side of the Stewart Lake

Falling Feet!

We had a great time!

Frozen Fressia Cuff

I am back! This is my first collage picture of my latest flower cuff " Frozen Fressia." I have been making lots of new work.

Pink MOP Flower Choker

I am done photographing of my new pink Mother of Pearl

flower choker. I did the wirework by twisting an assortment

of pearls, yellow jade flower, pink quartz flower and MOP

flower beads. I used 22 gauge brass wire. I started the

wirework yesterday.

Summer Berries Basket

I finished the latest beaded bracelet on the 4th of July.

I designed the agate cabochon with peyote-stitch. I like

the angle of the cabochon. I embellished a lot of different

pearls and sequins. It reminds me of a berries basket.

The clasp has an amethyst in the center.

January 2009 Stargazer Lily

Bead Journal Project 2008-2009
January 2009 Stargazer Lily

I started Stargazer Lily on 1-16-2009. I wasn't
happy with the transparent seed beads and put
it away for over a year.

I finished it last night and I am making it in a pin.

I am catching up and know that I am so far behind.
I have 7 to go and am going to be able to finish 7
more.

American Girl Gallery

Jean's American Girl Gallery Exhibition
August 3 through October 1, 2009
8400 Fairway Place in Middleton, Wi.
Informal Reception on Monday, August 3rd
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

2009 Agate Cabochon Bracelet

I am back. Sorry that I haven't blogged for a
couple of months but I was very busy at work
and now I am a little settled down. I have
been outdoors biking and kayaking.
I made my own new design of the bracelet
that I finished last night. I beaded an Agate
cabochon with peyote stitch and used netting
stitch for the bracelet base. I loved the cab
design that was center for ripples of seagreen,
bronze and dark grey. I was very happy with
the colors that I picked out.