All That Sparkles

40 3-mm Copper Crystals surround a 14mm Volcano rivoli followed by 60 Copper Crystals beaded around chain links accented with 24 kt seed beads.
Brings back memories of a Caribbean sunset tucked away reminding me I will see more of those sunsets in March.
This one of my favorite designs. I made earrings to match.

We will be beading in links in one of the classes I am teaching on Bead Cruise 2011

There is still time to join us as we take our beads to the high seas.
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Kits and Bits

I thought it was time to put my rivoli in a different kind of setting. My friend Audrey shared a picture of a bracelet she made using a pattern by Nikia Angel called the sparkly wheel. I have this pattern and put my rivoli in the middle. You can find the kit for a sparkly wheel at Buy the Kit.com. Kits are the perfect solution when you are not able to attend a class by your favorite designer. I bought this kit from Ann Benson at Beads East. It is called Raspberry Mousse. The directions are very well written and the kit is gorgeous. If you would like to try your hand at bead embroidery I would recommend one of these kits. This is a sneak peak of mine in progress. I am almost done. I am taking this baby on the high seas. It will be perfect to sport on Bead Cruise 2008 Support your favorite designer and buy a kit today!

Just Another Beaded Rivoli

This year for Christmas I made a pledge to buy hand-made. I made beaded rivoli necklaces as gifts for family members. I heard they were a success. I made another one this afternoon to put in my etsy shop. Part of the description reads: If you need a little sparkle this black diamond jewel necklace is for you! It is just the right amount of bling to accent the t-shirt you wear with those jeans. Dress it up with your little black dress for a night on the town. Those rivolis are "Just like potato chips" You can't make just one and they do look pretty sassy on the gunmetal chains.

Traveling to Phoenix

Where did the time go? My bags are packed and I am heading out the door early in the morning. Desitnation Phoenix AZ to meet up with my Mom and sisters. There is so much excitement involved with this trip. My brother is getting married! I made this beauty to accent the outfit I am wearing to the wedding. See you next week!

Fiesta Flamingo Bracelet

The Flamingo Hotel-Las Vegas was the inspiration for the color choices I used in creating the Fiesta Flamingo Bracelet. The vitral rivolis sparkle like the neon lights on the strip. This piece was created for the estybeadweavers September challenge. "Show your Colors". Voting starts tomorrow. It is going to be hard choosing a winner as all the entries are gorgeous. You can see more pictures of Las Vegas here.