Artbeads.com & Use The Muse

I haven't made much jewelry lately, so this a catch up post of the Use The Muse  IV contest. It was awesome, as always.  The components supplied by Artbeads.com were amazing!  I had so much fun with this one!  Here is my finished design - called Snowflake!

Snowflake

The little turquoise bits were my own addition along with the bugle beads, most of the rest was supplied.  I did take advantage of Artbeads.com addition to this go round of the contest where they had a page of the components listed where one could order more.  It made it easy to supplement virtually anything else needed to complete a design idea.  Love it!

Congratulations to the winning designers!  The works of art are absolutely amazing! Go check it out for yourself at The Beader's Muse! 

Treasure Chest of Goodies

My dear friend Avis has been patient with me.  I promised her a necklace for her birthday a few months ago - eep!  Tomorrow I will gift her with a treasure chest of goodies!

The necklace below (with the lampwork orchid focal) was inspired by the next necklace I purchased in Jamaica.  Avis has always wanted to go to Jamaica, I hope she goes someday!

Jamaican necklace made with seeds, bamboo, coffee beans.

Cluster of leaves earrings.

Colorful gemmie necklace.

Tribal beads - my favorite necklace for Avis - I am tempted to keep this one for myself, but thankfully I have more of these awesome beads!

Avis saw me wearing these ceramic & turquoise earrings and loved them, so they go into her treasure chest!

Happy Belated Birthday!