The Beads are Talking

Focal Bead Created By Julianna Cannon - JulsBeads

In my brain... yes, I think they're whooping it up in there singing We are the Champions, We are the Champions, there's no time for... ♫ you get the drift?  I was able to snap some pictures yesterday while the sun was all beautiful and such... and then got turned sideways and upside down and by then the sun set.  So the mission continues... stay focused, but not too focused.

I have to focus enough to make some dandy new creations - BUT - not too focused that I accumulate 1,493 pieces that all need to be photographed and listed in my store.  In helping to "organize" (and I use that term loosely" my designs and my work space, I've noticed my designing goes in spurts.  Sometimes I'm just jamming on the strung and wire wrapped pieces.  Other weeks the seed beads massage my back, and sweet talk me so I give them all my attention.  I know these two styles often appeal to different people, so in my infinite search of "organization" I'm trying to spotlight these pieces in different ways.

Make Sense?

Dandy!  So now, that you have a little sneak peek into the elves in my brain that never stop working (bless those elves) I'm going to let them get back to work as I enjoy just oneeeee more cup of coffee!

What's on tap for your weekend?
{Hugs!}

Wrap Bracelets for All

When somebody comes to me looking for a Christmas gift for a coworker, secret santa or the kids' teachers, one of my recommendations that is affordable for them and fits nearly anybody are wrap bracelets!  At this time of the year where people are looking for that little something extra to put with the coffee mug, or loaf of home-baked bread, a sparkly beaded wrap bracelet makes the perfect compliment.  No need to worry about is she a 7" or an 8" bracelet? 

As you can see from the photo, I'm still "working" on the whole I'm-going-to-figure-out-this-indoor-picture-thing-come-hell-or-high-water-with-out-sunlight.  This morning we've gotten 5" of beautiful fluffy snow (and that's enough for me for an entire year) resulting in no sun.  Bummer  So I'm a work in progress, as so many of us are when the lighting changes.  I'm really missing using my natural landscape for my pictures that I have during the summer.  I figure if I'm not learning I'm probably not living!  So here's to learning new things!

Make it a terrific weekend!
{Hugs!}

Snow, Snow, Snow...

It's official... while the calendar doesn't say it's winter, the snowstorm we're shoveling out from right now leaves us with a different opinion. Once the shoveling and plowing are done, snow days are awesome days to stay inside and get things done.

For me, it's a great day to wrap some Christmas presents and create future Christmas presents for other people. One of the sets I designed just recently is a stunning Black Onyx and silver necklace. I saw the Black Onyx pendant and just knew I had a creative design in my mind on how to best show it off! Using some black & silver complimentary beads and some wire wrapping, I designed this necklace! You can click the picture to see a larger view of the necklace.


Is this necklace the perfect gift for someone you care about? I have it for sale in my online boutique. I also have additional photos. Click here to browse all of my custom designed jewelry. I have several necklace, earring and bracelet sets available as well as unique chandelier earrings. Let me know if it's a gift for someone special and I'd be happy to send it in the perfect gift box.

It so fun when the snow is falling knowing that each snowflake is totally unique. So too are the designs that I create. If you are looking for some thing special in a specific color scheme let me know. I've done several custom orders and I'm happy to make your gifts to loved ones special!

Happy Holidays!