Hi there

Here is my second crochet rope - a necklace. It's getting easier that's for sure. As you can see this rope incorporates a row of 2 black, 1 silver, 2 red and 1 silver bead.

My next task is a competition piece for the Bead Infinitum contest, so keep an eye open for that one.

Cheers
Carrie

My first bead crochet bracelet

I haven't been around much lately, but I have exciting news (for me anyway :-/), I did a bead crochet class. It's just something I haven't been able to get the hang of, so it was great to see someone actually do it.

Here is my first attempt (back and front).





Watch out for more variations.

Till next time :)

My Inspiration

I often marvel at how awesome some peoples work is. To help you understand where I am coming from, click on the title "my inspiration" to go to the Bead Dreams submissions for 2008.

Here are a few of my favourites:

Jama Watts
Tatiana Van Iten - that's the back of the piece!
Irina Astratenko

and last, but not least....

Hiroko Toda

I could add more, but you get the picture.

These people really inspire me and constantly amaze me. I have a feeling I'm going to need to buy more beads! :)

A new bracelet

Hi there

I've been working on this piece on and off for a few days now and finally got it finished, so I thought I'd share it with you.

It's made using a herringbone stitch and peyote stitch.

Some new class pieces

Hi there

I'm in the process of coming up with new class ideas, which is a challenge, especially when you have to keep them to 1 and a half hours!

Anyhoo, I had a practice and came up with these two pieces.

The first bracelet is a spiral loop incorporating chips. Very easy but effective pattern.

The second bracelet is a simple wrapped bead. However, the technique does take a bit of getting used to. Not the mention, make your fingers very sore!




Enjoy!
Carrie

New Items for Sale on Oztion

Hi there

I've been busy creating and have put some new stuff up for sale on my Oztion site. You can check out the link on the left hand side of this page.

Here's a sample of some of my sale items....

Cheer
Carrie

Two bracelets and a ring

Hi Folks

Been making some new pieces from patterns on the French Beading Forum - http://www.ileauxperles.com/.
















I love making rings, so had to have a go at this one. It's quite a big ring with the centre bead measuring 10mm (1cm).

The first bracelet is very chunky, so I have to feel brave when I'm wearing it :-/ I don't normally "do" chunky. The second bracelet is a beautiful shade of blues, with a hint of topaz.... see the seedies










Anyway, I'd love to have some comments, so please feel free to post some.

Cheers
Carrie
:)