Wedding Jewelry

I was asked to make some jewelry pieces that would be taken to the wedding show in Green Bay the first weekend in February.  Sheila, the owner of Rocks of Ages in Luxemburg, offered to take my items with her.  I was very excited by this opportunity.  I found out about the show and had 14 days to make the items, so I've been very busy with these items.  I also have others that are not pictured here. 

Feel free to contact me with any questions about the items.

Bracelets, Bracelets, Bracelets

gunmetal gray 4mm bugle beads

bronze and copper 4 mm faceted

brown and tan peyote beads

green and blue 4mm faceted

3 tones of blues in 4mm faceted

black and purple 4mm faceted

I started making these bracelets last week and just kept going!  With the exception of the bracelet with the peyote beads, the remaining bracelets are all done in a Russian Spiral.  I had lots of fun changing the accent beads in the center and watching the different colors and designs emerge.  All of these bracelets will be added to my inventory and are ready for sale.  The Russian Spirals are $18 each (two or more are $16 each) and the peyote bead bracelet is available for $20.

Wisconsin Rug

Last Saturday, a friend asked me to make a "Wisconsin" rug for her to give as a Christmas gift....I hesitated when I thought it was already the second weekend in December, but agreed to try to get it finished.  The massive snow storm that arrive Saturday night kept us grounded all day Sunday.  Monday morning arrived and the roads were still bad enough for school to be canceled.  I took full advantage of the time at home and was able to finish the rug by Monday afternoon.

Triangle Bead Necklace

This necklace is similar to two others I have posted that are sold.  I have found this pattern to be liked by many customers.  This particular necklace uses a 'bead soup' mixture of three different color triangle beads for the tubular part of the necklace.  The accent beads are tiger's eye and have lots of detail in the striations of browns and golds.  The new creation is available for $50.

Lentil Beads - my newest passion!

I have begun using 6 mm lentil beads that are drilled off center. This allows the beads to "stand up" to give the bracelet extra texture.  The top bracelet is 1 inch wide and lays flat on the arm.  The colors remind me of sea glass.  The bottom bracelet is a tube with a magnetic clasp.  The colors range from some gray to black and amethyst.  It's perfect with a plum colored sweater or blouse.  Both bracelets are available to purchase for $50 each.

Chunky Brown Free Form Bracelet

This bracelet has a 1.5 inch brown and cream colored Jasper stone in its center.  I created it for a customer who was looking for something large and chunky in fall colors.  The free form portion includes hues of brown, gold and some hints of purple.  I will be shipping it out early this week, but if anyone is interested in a similar bracelet, contact me and I'll create something specific to your likes.

Peyote Tube bracelets

I created these peyote tube bead bracelets today to replace some that I sold at the Farmer's Market this summer.  The top bracelet that closes with a magnetic clasp, combines black and deep green colors.  The bottom bracelet that closes with a metal toggle type clasp is in light brown, bronze and gold.  Both bracelets have crystal accenting the larger beads.

  These bracelets are available for purchase for $25 each, or 2 for $40.