Ornate Lattice: Treasury Window Ring tut

I just released my new Ornate Lattice Ring tutorial! It's available at my etsy shop!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/56182043/ornate-lattice-ring-treasury-windows

Fairy Tale Plum

Wandering Red River Queen

Wandering Red River Queen

A work in progress. I never know where these face pendents will end up. I decided that I would do a work in progress record. The construction is always different and the order freeform random.

I can't wait to see where the Wandering red River Queen will journey!

Materials:
Copper wire, Mother of Pearl leafs, red tiger eye, wood bicones, seed beads, and what ever else comes out of the proverbial kitchen sink!

Ok ... The final version is complete. I took photos last night but was not as pleased with them. So this morning, after showering- ahhhhh refreshment - :) -- I took out the cell-ie and snapped another round of pics. Here is one I actually like!

I give to you--- Wandering Red River Queen!!!

reina verde de la selva (Green Jungle Queen)

This was today's project. I started working on it and wasn't sure where it was going to go at all. I love that about creating pieces. One step leads to another. When does it end? When the last bead, pearl, wrap is done, then it's done! WEEE

This is copper, mountain jade, mother of pearl leaves and rounds, polylcay, pressed Czech glass leaves, and metal beads.

I also made the earrings this morning.

Dainty Sister Pendent Tutorial

Dainty Sister Pendent is up and running on Etsy now. You can check out my tutorial at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23316207

Pendent swap- Blue Tiger eye

Over on Jewelrygeeks I have organized a pendent swap. It is a good time to stretch your creativity and receive someone else's efforts as well. Here is the pendent I designed for my partner. It is made of blue tiger eye, sterling silver wrapping, and silver plated beads. Soon I'll post the rest of the group's pendent photos.

Viking Knit & Birthday Specials

I finished this first Viking Knit attempt last week or so. I enjoyed the technique. It's repetitive weaving is relaxing. I also thrilled when my drawplate finally arrived in the mail. I ripped it out of the package, crabbed pliers, and pulled the knit through! Totally fun to watch the woven tube become this amazing chain! I can't wait to do another.

I also posted my Dainty Sister Pendent over on Jewelrylessons.com. It's in pending status.

Happy Birthday to me today. 36! I can't believe that! YIKES! But, I am glad to have the day off and relax with my beads, wire, computer, music, and a tad bit of sunshine out! HAPPY DAYS!! I also want to think my friend Kim from Kim's Creative Designs. She gave me a gift bucket of beads, cabs, and donuts. She is the best!! I adore her shop-my happy Zen place! Hugs