AKS Jewelry Show

This past week I received approval to teach the Checkmate Trendsetter designs with the new Checkmate beads. I joined the AKS Jewelry Show this weekend and offered two classes with designs by Nicole Starman and Eileen Barker. 

   Chainon by Eileen Barker

        Silver Star by Nicole Starman

I shared the tips and tricks I use with beading. I explained how to hold the beadwork as you bead. I see so many beaders trying to twist their hand as they as they add the next bead.  I demonstrated how to turn the beadwork in your hand to add the next bead. I also demonstrated how to pull your thread for better tension.  Some one needed help seeing how bead crochet worked. I explained about the position of the beads being in horizontal position when you pass the crochet hook under the bead. I demonstrated doing a slip stitch and the bead turning in a vertical position. 

I had a great time sharing my bead knowledge. I was so happy talking about beads for 3 days!

The AKS Jewelry show puts on a great event with a variety of beads, stones crystal, findings, classes and finished jewelry. The next show is Septmeber 11th, 12th, and 13th. I hope to see you you there!

Visit http://aksshow.com for more information.

Classe for Bead Cruise 2015

Where in the world is Beverly?

My favorite saying is "I've been hanging out like a toad at home." Contemplating life. In that time I finished my Bead Cruise projects for Bead Cruise 2015. Can you believe next year will be our 10th anniversary! It sold out within the first two weeks! Heather does such an awesome job hosting this event. 

These are the classes I will be teaching.

Let the Starfish be your guide as you capture a ceramic cabochon by Suburban Girl Studios. You will create a bead embroidered bezel with tiny crystals that sparkle within the netting accented with a starfish. A Twisted Herringbone rope with a starfish clasp completes the design. 

Surround a Lunasoft cabochon with a peyote bezel. Ruffle accents with crystals and pearl nestle inside of the folds.  A brass chain completes the design .

Wear one, wear two or dress them up with another bracelet.  You will love these bangles made with Cubic Right Angle Weave. Swarovski pearls and crystal complete the design.

For more information about the Bead Cruise and to get up dates for 2016 visit www.beadcruise.com

Queen Wanna Bead

I am up to my tiara in beads, crystals and clasps. My printer has been singing, tossing out page after page of instructions. I am getting ready for the Bead Cruise.

I can't see my beadroom floor or my beading table but in my mind's eye I can see white sandy beaches and feel the ocean breezes. I will have a chance to dress up with my tiara. There will be a cocktail party with prizes. I am going as Queen Wanna Bead. My dress will be a little different but than so is my Queen of Denial and the Queen of Paradise.
The countdown begins. 15 days and 20 hours! Did you know there is an app for that. It's called Ship Mate - Royal Caribbean. You can find it on iTunes or the app store on your apple devices.