first pattern for 2011

I completed my third bead weaving pattern on New Year's Eve.  This is the first (but hopefully not the last) pattern from randomcreative for 2011.  It's for my leafy series bracelet.  As I'm sure many of you know, I have had a little (that's an understatement) leaf bead obsession since sometime in early 2009.  Two years later, it's still going strong.  I have 10 designs in my leafy series on Etsy right now.  I decided that it was well past time to write the pattern for the design.  And here it is.  Click on the cover picture below to go to the Etsy listing.

I used my newest winter leafy bracelet for the tutorial pictures.

I'm going to make a larger version as well before I update the winter listing on Etsy so watch for those shortly.  For now, those of you who bead can make your own whenever you like with the new pattern!

back in stock

I did a ton of jewelry making during my time off over the holidays.  I made a bunch of new items, but I also restocked some designs.  I will continue to unroll these as a take new pictures and/or update the listings, but here's what's available now.

My shell designs have done well, but the purple in particular continues to be extremely popular.  I had to track down more of these beads over break before I could re-list the bracelet.

I actually have two pairs of the earrings ready now.  If you're interested in more than one quantity, please let me know.

 I know that Christmas is over, but this button charm bracelet will be ready for Etsy's Christmas in July sale.

I'm so happy to have this piece back in stock.  I got lots of compliments on the original version, which I sold over the summer.  As you may remember, I had a request for it last month from a co-worker so I went ahead and made an extra one after I'd finished hers.  And now it's up.  This listing was in desperate need of some better pictures.

treasury craziness

I was in a handful of treasuries during the end of last month.  My work laptop screen isn't big enough to do screen captures of entire treasuries so I didn't put this post together until I got back into town after Christmas.

Janet (HoneyFromTheBee) included my Beaded Bangle Bracelet - Warmth in her Can't get warm? treasury full of wonderful items from the EtsyBloggers.  Thanks Janet!

Christina (AnnasAdornments) included my items in FIVE treasuries!  I'm still in awe.  Thank you so much Christina!

Beaded Bracelet - The Leafy Series - Purple/Pink is in her Pleasingly purple! treasury.  I'm especially honored to be included in this treasury because several of my favorite Etsy artists (and fellow bloggers) are included in her as well: Karen (WillOaksStudio), Patrice (thesoapseduction), and Brenda (SplitRockRanch).

Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Embellished Square Stitch - Green is in her Moss Green treasury.

Beaded Dangle Earrings - Lime Green Leaves are in her Early Signs of Spring treasury.

Button Charm Bracelet - Valentine's Day is in her Valentine Dreams treasury.

Beaded Bracelet - Heart Fringed - Raspberry is in her Hearts for Love treasury.

out with the old...

For my January sale, I'm marking down a handful of items that have been in my shop for over a year and a half.  I'm sure that everyone who creates understands that sometimes you get weighed down by old inventory and want to clear it out for new inventory and new ideas.  You can check out the sale section here.  Here's a preview of a few of the items in there.

Button Bracelet - Black and White

Button Charm Bracelet - Blue

Beaded Bracelet - Chain Links - Red Bordered Blue and Lime Green

Beaded Bracelet - Skinny Square Stitch - Purple/Red

Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Color Explosion

 

Beaded Bangle Bracelet - Purple and Red

Charm Bracelet - Beaded - Yellow and Green Stars

Beaded Pendant - Peyote Triangle - Red Striped

Beaded Beads - Turquoise (set of 6)

December Top Droppers

Happy 2011!  I hope that everyone's having a good New Year's.  It's a new month, which means that it's time to thank my Entrecard Top Droppers again.  I appreciate everyone who drops by my blog regularly, especially those of you who comment regularly.  I am also listing some of my top commenters this month.  Please go check out their blogs.  Thank you everyone!

Some of my Top Droppers are also people who comment regularly.  I've bolded their blog names.
1) Sparkle
2) BeadedTail
3) Moonangelnay on Etsy
4) The Sewing Mom
5) The Twitterer
6) Learn Affiliate Marketing
7) Melissa's Jewelry and Gem Blog
8) Kreated by Karen
9) the crazy suburban mom
10) Stroll Through Storyland

And the commenters.  These are not in any particular order!
Memories for Life Scrapbooks
Lovely Purses
Nico Designs
Hugz Before You Go
A Keeper's Jackpot
TiLT's creations
KRDesigns11
Splendid Little Stars
nfall2rt designstudio

I completely forgot to feature one of Sharla's items last month (so sorry Sharla!) so I'm featuring two this month.  Please go check out her shop. :)

Mystery - Smoky Quartz Stone Antiqued Brass Earrings

Baby Bells - Blue Flowers with Svarovski Crystals Beaded Sterling Silver Earrings