Yes, I’ll admit it. I’m a bead hoarder. Like most of us, I find it hard to part with special beads. And I’ve got a nice little stash of art beads by a few of my favourite makers.
So when Lori Anderson announced her plans for the 2nd Annual Bead Hoarders Blog Hop, I signed up straight away.
Now, I had grand plans for this blog hop, but let’s face it, it’s a tricky time of year, with the holidays staring down at me, and well, I ran out of time! So I thought I would show you a couple of pieces I made earlier this year using some of my favourite hoarded beads.
First up is a bracelet, using a gorgeous focal from Peruzi. I’ve got a lovely stash of Peruzi pendants and beads, and Natalie keeps coming up with new covetable designs too. This is a bracelet focal from her watercolour series that I’ve paired with some Czech beads and Irish waxed linen.
Next up is a necklace I made for my Mum for Mother’s Day this year, featuring a pendant from Erin Prais-Hintz‘s Simple Truths series. Many of the beads in the necklace, including the spotted lampwork beads by Helen Chalmers, come from a Curiousity Club kit I received early in the year. I featured this necklace in the Waxed Linen blog hop earlier this year, but I thought it was a fitting addition here too.
Lastly, I’ve recently made a pair of earrings for myself using some cute copper charms from Kristi Bowman Design, and some earwires by Cheryl Foiles Designs. Although I didn’t hoard these charms for quite as long as the other two above, I’m keeping them for myself, which is also a way to hoard lovely beads and components.
Well, that’s it from me, it’s time to pop along to see the other blogs in this hop. Thank you Lori, for this fun trawl through everyone’s bead hoard, I’m sure I’ll discover a few new favourite artists!
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All your creations are beautiful! I love those owl charms.
the blue beads add a lot of zing to the pieces
I love your color harmonies!
What a lucky mum you have! That necklace is colorful, eclectic, vivid and sweet. I like all of the blue beads in each design, and I’m kind of in love with the owl charm earrings. As always, nicely done and inspiring.
I love your use of the bright blue accents . The watercolor bracelet focal is a great piece too, it sneaks up on you with quiet beauty
Love all your creations! They’re beautiful. 🙂 I especially love the earrings that you’re keeping!
Oh, that first bracelet is sensational- love the colors in that focal and the focal itself. I am guessing your Mum is enjoying the necklace. It is beautiful. I love Kristi Bowman and the earrings are really cute. I hope you are enjoying wearing what is still in your possession.
Beautiful pieces! I love that you are keeping those lovely earrings for yourself:)
By the way, I really like your blog format and the way you listed the participants. Blogger is so difficult especially with an iPad that maybe I need to try wordpress.
Great colour mix you have going! The first bracelet & owl E.R.. are my favs.
Nicely done!!
Beautiful designs, especially the necklace for your mom, love it! The best way to part with beads you love is to make something for a loved one (if not for yourself)!
Lovely pieces!
Beautiful pretties! Love those blues!
What fun and happy pieces, love the light air feel the pieces evoke. Great designs!
Hi Melissa, wonderful designs. I bet that Mum is proud of your beautiful creation. I can see myself wearing the earrings.
Lovely work Liss. They are something special, I love how each bead struts its stuff without being overwhelmed by the others. Clever…. I’m waiting with baited breath for my necklace ( hint hint ) xx
Gorgeous. Wonderful choices in colors and beads. Birds and owls and flowers all things I love!
All of the design are lovely Melissa! I especially love the whole bracelet [1] the flowers and the waxed linen and the texture and the movement of [2] and all of the Earrings!!! I have a wild fondness for Owls and these are wonderful. Great Job!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
What a great necklace you made with my charm! I love seeing them brought to life. I can actually remember making that one! I missed participating in this hop with my flight to Cleveland. I certainly have a lot of beads hoarded and would have no problem with that! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us! Enjoy the day. Erin
Gorgeous Designs… I love the birds in them. Great job. Thanks for sharing
All great work though I especially like the bracelet. I really enjoy the way the beads bring out the colours of the bracelet focal.
Oh wow! I love everything! And I really would love to know that thread/knotting technique.