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.

Moss Horse

I love the horse with mosses. I wish I had one
for my garden. It was taken at The Flower
Factory.

Shy Chipmunk

Dean saw the shy chipmunk first so I tried to get a
close up at The Flower Factory. The chipmunk's pose
was brief.

Water Lily Photo

I took pictures of a water lily at The Flower
Factory.They are located 1 1/2 miles from
Oregon. Last summer we went there on the
way to Rotary Garden in Janesville.

December 2008 Bead Journal Project

The water lily pin size is " 3 1/2 x 3 1/2."
It is for the December Bead Journal Project.
I know that I am very slow. I have to finish
" 5 x 5 " page.

New Pin

I haven't blogged for a couple of months.
My work was very slow and I have been
working out alot.
Now I am busy at work again. I just finished
my water lily pin tonite. Dean took pictures
of me wearing a new flower pin.
I am working on a new coral reef neckpiece.
It is not done. I have been making some new
bracelets, too.