Tuesday, June 9, 2009

2009 Bead Dreams. Christmas Eve


Necklace Christmas Eve, the finalist of the 2009 Bead Dreams contest and exhibit. I made the base of the necklace using netting stitch of my own design, I used for that vintage Italian bugle beads and seed beads. All elements were made separately: golden three-dimensional flowers with red petals in the center, and golden fringes with red beads and Swarovski crystals. I decided not to create a special clasp for the necklace, I used two ribbons of matching gold and red colors to add some more festive accent.


Here is a closeup of Christmas Eve. Materials: Toho seed beads 11/0, Delica seed beads 11/0 and 15/0; vintage Italian bugle beads size 2, Swarovski crystals, pearls size 3 and 5, ribbons. Techniques: peyote, netting, coral, right angle weave stitches, embroidery.

That's my second Bead Dreams final in a row, I'm so excited and happy!

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Monday, June 8, 2009

Convergence Exhibit - B&B Show

Another video by Sara Hardin. This one is on the Convergence Exhibit, the International Society of Glass Beadmakers' juried exhibition project.




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2009 Bead Dreams Blue Ribbons

Sara Hardin from Phoenix, Arizona, has posted a video on 2009 Bead Dreams Blue Ribbons.



Congratulations to all winners!

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Amazing HQ Nature Shots

Great nature wallpapers on 1600x1200 resolution - high Quality !