And continues...
And continues...
I'm also into pink lately. It's weird how my brain gets into these certain "modes" and I just have to go with them until they're done. These are faceted dyed quartz rondelles. I just used 'em in several designs I created last weekend which I haven't gotten around to posting yet.
These are Czech glass faceted rondelles in a Picasso finish - they're sort of a pinky-bronzey color in real life and I LOVE them. They are small, though. I'd love to get this same color scheme in a larger size! All of the above beads came from UncommonBeads.
More metal awesomeness from MissFickleMedia. This is a green-patinated chain which is just gorgeous (as if you can't tell that from the picture).
MUST...HAVE...MATCHING...TOGGLE!
Not only that, but I recently tried to talk poor Shannon into creating matching headpins, jumprings, earwires and everything. Amazingly enough, she did not tell me to go soak my head but patiently took the time to 'splain to me why I am crazy LOL!
Ah well...it was worth a shot ;-)
I have all these great resin beads done with beautiful French-themed artwork on them so I've been keeping my eye out for things that would go well with them eh voila! Cute little pewter Eiffel Tower charms! Same vendor as the branch charms above.
This beautiful pewter crown 3-way connector is from Lynne Davis. And I think I had an idea last night what I'm going to do with it...
I'm always on the lookout now for great bezels to put my resin and artwork in. Found this great brass one from Patina Queen that she has altered with a white patina. Perfect for that "shabby chic" look.
I went back to Menagerie Studio and got some more lovelies. Really, I can't believe this is polymer clay!
I just loved the colors on this one.
Analiese is a new vendor for me. I thought she had a really nice style and unusual combination of materials. This pendant is made of poly clay, aged with gold paint, artwork applied and then a glass dome over the artwork.
Another new vendor, ExcellentGem, supplied this fun and bright ceramic bead mix.
I also found this stunning porcelain rose pendant there. The picture doesn't do it justice - the colors are deeper in real life and the detail on the flower is truly amazing. It has two loops on the back for stringing.
And now, let me share with you the amazingness that is Mermaid Glass.
Plus, dude, she makes these beads called "fairy skirts." FAIRY SKIRTS! I am SO down! In fact, I've already made a necklace and earrings with this set AND ordered another set in a different color. Beleeee me when I tell you that you need you some Mermaid Glass today!
On that note, I think it's time to head turn on the A/C or head for the beach because it is H-O-T here in the Southland today.
KJ
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Ooooh, those Fairy Skirts from Mermaid ARE wonderful! Love the different transparent glass colors she used to make these disks twirl!
my captcha word is: cheesi
So much lusciousness in one place. Must stop licking my computer screen. (My IT guy doesn't like that at all).
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Six years of blogging? Wow!!!
And I knew once I saw the beads, that you must someone read Erin's blog as she is the only other beader blogger I know!! Thanks for the visit earlier!
Yumm-O!! What a great haul-o-beads. Thanks for sharing the goodies. I'm headed off to a bead show with my mom tomorrow and you have inspired me to look at the stuff "outside the box".
Emanda
i love laurie's glass - was fortunate enough to have her as a bead soup partner... and shannon, well - always gorgeous things from her! you certainly get beautiful deliveries!
Hi, Kelly! I'm finally de-lurking to comment. I love the Friday Bead Porn and it's usually the highlight of my day! Keep up the good work, and great stuff in my new Stringing Magazine.
Yummalicious stuff!
Forget the IT guy I can't stop licking or drooling! I may need a new computer if you keep this up!
Hugs
So much beauty. I must go window-shopping on Etsy!
I think the fairy skirts might just be different enough to get me out of my rut....
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