tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62848843167192851972024-02-28T17:41:16.400-06:00HAUTE ICE BEADWORKInspiration, Insight, Process, and DistractionMarsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-76406099086968277172023-04-28T13:09:00.007-06:002023-04-29T07:54:34.460-06:00Spark Kits in Stock Tomorrow!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_MpQ4UroDHAKRdWjNMhsAgjzNijqrZIwnwGIRU2h8CGzC1BYWu665OaG2EzvI8KFH-YhIc3uUe8wjyPz_klY8Ap_uGZ670jXRoBbuWfWocHQlIUmNjR0K97aPqcGsw7rbod2OU99VjY8XdG5o3tDfRiRQYItC1WVG0jXfKhp9K69bYi96oFg8BAbHg/s5120/HIB-18-FFSpark2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE_MpQ4UroDHAKRdWjNMhsAgjzNijqrZIwnwGIRU2h8CGzC1BYWu665OaG2EzvI8KFH-YhIc3uUe8wjyPz_klY8Ap_uGZ670jXRoBbuWfWocHQlIUmNjR0K97aPqcGsw7rbod2OU99VjY8XdG5o3tDfRiRQYItC1WVG0jXfKhp9K69bYi96oFg8BAbHg/w640-h480/HIB-18-FFSpark2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Many of my Fall Flame necklace kits allow you to make the rope with either the A beads at the center, or the E beads, as the tutorial is written. To accomplish this feat, you can simple re-label the A beads as E, and B beads as D. C remains C as usual. I believe you could also change the leaf around if you prefer, but honestly, I like the contrast between vein and leaf, and I think that would be lost if you made that switch. BUT it's YOUR CHOICE, to make. <p></p><p>For the next week, I'll mark the tutorial for Fall Flame down 25%, so if you want to try your own colorway, please feel free. Many people have done so, very successfully, and enjoyed it. </p><p>What I love most about this colorway is it's Spring into Summer look. And it looks great with many different clothing options. I had to do a little styling for you!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3nvcmi24ixR6Laqc_flRSTPaGb-Hq0rjIAUiRTepkPj0MgosEE_omkuYP0ZfubQp-4mszYhOIRUc4oabzAu7mrdp7PniDPPe8Ml7o9c2A57dKWcO2ZqKnxssnPRIaxb-NQI8YxHVLB3qVDoyhUj45wwGq-VuQhlIfQEM7XPYKdYporSUi5CohETg95A/s5120/HIB-23-FFSpark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5120" data-original-width="5120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3nvcmi24ixR6Laqc_flRSTPaGb-Hq0rjIAUiRTepkPj0MgosEE_omkuYP0ZfubQp-4mszYhOIRUc4oabzAu7mrdp7PniDPPe8Ml7o9c2A57dKWcO2ZqKnxssnPRIaxb-NQI8YxHVLB3qVDoyhUj45wwGq-VuQhlIfQEM7XPYKdYporSUi5CohETg95A/w640-h640/HIB-23-FFSpark.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I love it on my favorite little black summer dress, as well as with citrusy lemons and limes. It also looks great on deep avocado, since the vein is a complex bead that features that color with a pinky glaze, and this year's Viva Magenta was made for this lovely leaf. </p><p>If you want to try the beautiful shapes and ripples of this leaf, and you don't want to wait for any of the more Autumnal color versions, this is for you, right now!</p><p>I'll put the listing in my Etsy shop tomorrow morning, April 29th, 2023, at 9am CST, and pop back here to drop a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/703932941/kit-only-for-spark-spring-leaf-rope-and">link</a> for you then. I have nine of these kits, but if you miss getting one, I could make a few more, so just drop me a convo. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-cYued8Gw_1YWAYoD0WFnOi5FFCrKk11R4QXdpF1rAMucicAUhlyTc9zNWYRdd-xNEG6Fm1wrhyNynk1j9z-BqfFs6MF6kNczq-HbR8fhZLyLwa5WsllrCo7fLe13fXNCTdQnog-nOuBbDZT4GM-Iu0znKz84h0_9ZwhmAeFDr_EL0jbEPJVsWB58w/s2375/Spark2-003.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2371" data-original-width="2375" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix-cYued8Gw_1YWAYoD0WFnOi5FFCrKk11R4QXdpF1rAMucicAUhlyTc9zNWYRdd-xNEG6Fm1wrhyNynk1j9z-BqfFs6MF6kNczq-HbR8fhZLyLwa5WsllrCo7fLe13fXNCTdQnog-nOuBbDZT4GM-Iu0znKz84h0_9ZwhmAeFDr_EL0jbEPJVsWB58w/w640-h638/Spark2-003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I'll leave you with this above closeup, and this side view, which reveals it's shapely natural curves. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryLwvUSUNzdsMhsrnBWcPlbC7MRFQ_OQIhaL4wdWqExL7P_gp_QfWM5mwxSPj0QzILPZ4n0npeF5R0eofKH9su8JQdItPXNcWCFTIr9elenlbJzAgv22WAmfAuIL5VDc3jgmGO7MtkD-PRqmW2yddkZJrxYAtSteXmB6Yd8-aCEUcU4tEqVL24YyW5A/s3962/Spark%20Diag.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3962" data-original-width="2885" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryLwvUSUNzdsMhsrnBWcPlbC7MRFQ_OQIhaL4wdWqExL7P_gp_QfWM5mwxSPj0QzILPZ4n0npeF5R0eofKH9su8JQdItPXNcWCFTIr9elenlbJzAgv22WAmfAuIL5VDc3jgmGO7MtkD-PRqmW2yddkZJrxYAtSteXmB6Yd8-aCEUcU4tEqVL24YyW5A/w466-h640/Spark%20Diag.JPG" width="466" /></a></div>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-9739803180036890022023-04-15T17:58:00.004-06:002023-04-15T17:58:50.298-06:00Bermuda Dragon Kits Re-stocked<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiF_Q2AL7x8INB1hpFi5XbDtwCODcp8InTW5ITvfOBBSa-HirraUy69HATOQnjhp9QTXUXLZN1G8BAU9nkDlfocp_P1rkBwapk3rUkm_umzZ_70bZIGJCk6mcfIGW8bGJho_fbwLz8ZSmRs0AXPnYeVzY6wu7o_0PjdKX8zce68PxcNiwJGu1J5Ec6MzA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2855" data-original-width="3272" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiF_Q2AL7x8INB1hpFi5XbDtwCODcp8InTW5ITvfOBBSa-HirraUy69HATOQnjhp9QTXUXLZN1G8BAU9nkDlfocp_P1rkBwapk3rUkm_umzZ_70bZIGJCk6mcfIGW8bGJho_fbwLz8ZSmRs0AXPnYeVzY6wu7o_0PjdKX8zce68PxcNiwJGu1J5Ec6MzA=w640-h558" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I had a request for a Bermuda Dragon kit, and making just one is just insane, so I made 10. Then I put them in my Etsy shop today and now there are 4 left. Yikes! Just when I was thinking it was time to fully retire.</p><p>I imagine it might be nice in the summer. I have always imagine it breathes frost, or at the very least a cool breeze, so I suppose it might be a good portable AC unit, lol!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYxPISlcdFoN_cVn0lXNXF_fbHDvEujw0DWTYt9mP3OnajorZSsbYlWtOb9K_yILBgL6lFkqLkTWpEkj9zz4YSmiNgvpGYguexCerBwwGLBEqZ8x99FDKpFHxWY9KOgX-_V4vEBVSo3B1A9Mg2t1W05jgEM1eHo2DBiF8XLsxFcRqRe9khNwi2WKnF_A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1437" data-original-width="1445" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYxPISlcdFoN_cVn0lXNXF_fbHDvEujw0DWTYt9mP3OnajorZSsbYlWtOb9K_yILBgL6lFkqLkTWpEkj9zz4YSmiNgvpGYguexCerBwwGLBEqZ8x99FDKpFHxWY9KOgX-_V4vEBVSo3B1A9Mg2t1W05jgEM1eHo2DBiF8XLsxFcRqRe9khNwi2WKnF_A=w400-h398" width="400" /></a></div>I used the last of these cobalt blue crystal rondelles, so had to substitute a 6mm X'waro round for the last couple kits, but I think the result will be equally lovely. I also think the charm painting was some of my best this time around.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoPMeCM4EhynricwfpZQFMiaJlBIgOOYaIARdFrMSOIzVFcjxUh8r4MR4uFJopQK498mzn0nwhCVqG-W_Am8NR-PE33ZYjl6SJg-L4e9aiP5CvevxtTw3oVJ4dfdmy7RZyzdfd2OjZMa2z9zPyJrxXNnyf-HAFM8vQQU_RwrGgyCFnPPrVidmrXkkL9w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3134" data-original-width="4181" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoPMeCM4EhynricwfpZQFMiaJlBIgOOYaIARdFrMSOIzVFcjxUh8r4MR4uFJopQK498mzn0nwhCVqG-W_Am8NR-PE33ZYjl6SJg-L4e9aiP5CvevxtTw3oVJ4dfdmy7RZyzdfd2OjZMa2z9zPyJrxXNnyf-HAFM8vQQU_RwrGgyCFnPPrVidmrXkkL9w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />It's a pretty kit, with a yummy result, and it's going fast. I thought I was past needing to post a a pre-notified time, but if you want to snag one of these, best move fast. <p></p><p>Here's a link: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1357803903/kit-only-for-bermuda-dragon-necklace">https://www.etsy.com/listing/1357803903/kit-only-for-bermuda-dragon-necklace</a></p><p>OH!!! And I put the tutorial on sale, 50% off through next Sunday the 23rd, 2023, so if you don't already own it, grab it this week. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/555566974/tutorial-only-for-dreamscape-bermuda-and">https://www.etsy.com/listing/555566974/tutorial-only-for-dreamscape-bermuda-and</a></p><p>Hugs and happy Springtime, wherever you are in the world. </p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-30039556015795538282023-03-11T13:43:00.006-06:002023-03-11T13:57:47.285-06:00Fall Colors for Caramel's Claws Necklace in Cinnamon<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLNrvkGMAjR9f_P2DYRum-b1ydjZwkfhGnTTqyr3StdTcxWYwVylEs4apo4DzxjHe3puRQzMHeHEVXv41I4FfOX7pfYByFUvhXg11dRPumOAoFwaFZg6Cips58f8xq19CnvdVkF-atxf_DRJioXWem3z8QABPNougabzdbaDpoOR9VctfsmGPaT5PYkg/s4226/DSC00583-002.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4226" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLNrvkGMAjR9f_P2DYRum-b1ydjZwkfhGnTTqyr3StdTcxWYwVylEs4apo4DzxjHe3puRQzMHeHEVXv41I4FfOX7pfYByFUvhXg11dRPumOAoFwaFZg6Cips58f8xq19CnvdVkF-atxf_DRJioXWem3z8QABPNougabzdbaDpoOR9VctfsmGPaT5PYkg/w640-h494/DSC00583-002.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>I was asked for kits in both the Sage and Cinnamon colorways, and have been out of them for ages. It's really hard to find viable focals, but I have a set of each colorway now, and I am happy with the choices I have gathered together. Here's a quick rundown in a larger scale than I can show you on Etsy. These will go live in my ETsy shop tomorrow, Sunday, March 12th, at noon CST.<div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMkrtAPdUXoIp6GjZCDd_oHbnT-oUk7UMLZULwlgU8TR8xyLCIsA6I1OFLPNjlKLrbpoicUFMDr6F6R4NqkHVXdlKIy9j5-PVM1re-Wqg1KJEgGVtik8tA4SllMSxlDJjs_8v_b3EJHTCvH6iCfePlvyEmr90TNr8dqCO1ByRQOdkoL1sfqa9f3oPXg/s3591/IMG_7009.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2694" data-original-width="3591" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMkrtAPdUXoIp6GjZCDd_oHbnT-oUk7UMLZULwlgU8TR8xyLCIsA6I1OFLPNjlKLrbpoicUFMDr6F6R4NqkHVXdlKIy9j5-PVM1re-Wqg1KJEgGVtik8tA4SllMSxlDJjs_8v_b3EJHTCvH6iCfePlvyEmr90TNr8dqCO1ByRQOdkoL1sfqa9f3oPXg/w640-h480/IMG_7009.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some deep jade greens, with cinnamon swirled throughout. Deep and mysterious.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbMkLFStWSm9fMXo2cp25smHz9Txa6TU9xjvAVtRQvniCjADHkv9GbPQm4DHvilVl9jCkvu-MO9gk-5AAkx0kKkQaPWSYHV64StjSmHx_4NB2TroiLA32bpJSaxU3bEWcebP66OPK1oez9o2M7uDxaa6HxhLL-IaXOvGRW6G-vuSRvcP1NE1BrrmFIg/s3403/IMG_7010.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3403" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbMkLFStWSm9fMXo2cp25smHz9Txa6TU9xjvAVtRQvniCjADHkv9GbPQm4DHvilVl9jCkvu-MO9gk-5AAkx0kKkQaPWSYHV64StjSmHx_4NB2TroiLA32bpJSaxU3bEWcebP66OPK1oez9o2M7uDxaa6HxhLL-IaXOvGRW6G-vuSRvcP1NE1BrrmFIg/w640-h480/IMG_7010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The most old-school Red Creek Jasper in the group. Spectacular, and the last of its kind that I can find.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNx2pJAA5q_JhhsXxHGqAe4eX-mayX1SiVTKmnnDZ2ENt24RCyrnMae2FVbC-NhsylRXQRR5vknfnDOqpt_PYukMCeavT085B-PhoPQLtikpc8V1Hb1D3lJcf6MUZmjUQjTmHL31gs-RQgY9cvdp6LhAaTWi7NZw5Ps-P9kY65gSBeEcvlE_y_JjMxFQ/s3452/IMG_7011.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2589" data-original-width="3452" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNx2pJAA5q_JhhsXxHGqAe4eX-mayX1SiVTKmnnDZ2ENt24RCyrnMae2FVbC-NhsylRXQRR5vknfnDOqpt_PYukMCeavT085B-PhoPQLtikpc8V1Hb1D3lJcf6MUZmjUQjTmHL31gs-RQgY9cvdp6LhAaTWi7NZw5Ps-P9kY65gSBeEcvlE_y_JjMxFQ/w640-h480/IMG_7011.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also quite a classic collection of Red Creek markings and colors. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Predominately cinnamon, with golds, greens, and deep, dark veining.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1Us8_ajlOabf8NERnMbPSeVnz0U3lUnkQZ9_v7g9g2Qy4l48vgzu1roiJ5Kq5wIisDnOL5hviV7XVq7ZdO4hQr2us86eRMYq0YLUMabBoU-CufLzpl9Kcum2-gmPup5pGzPBG67DIFIMbr-aGGBsXv8LsAmMHay2-rwuMIihActzlpKriBTTNOjHcQ/s3558/IMG_7012.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2661" data-original-width="3558" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1Us8_ajlOabf8NERnMbPSeVnz0U3lUnkQZ9_v7g9g2Qy4l48vgzu1roiJ5Kq5wIisDnOL5hviV7XVq7ZdO4hQr2us86eRMYq0YLUMabBoU-CufLzpl9Kcum2-gmPup5pGzPBG67DIFIMbr-aGGBsXv8LsAmMHay2-rwuMIihActzlpKriBTTNOjHcQ/w640-h478/IMG_7012.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nut brown with jagged deep green veining, and just a few hints of gold.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yI_t8kTm0rlK30iHf_8Ks5_KZCHtZsOI8WNWn2VFn9BGvCrULFJbVjFclXtcqVf_OgbvWRgxp6wzIDAGgl59pZjJ1NfIekZA5j-SmwGtBtCZy8kG6rjlFdZo0Oav_uhxAhEYdjx-SYQSaK8FfAWUHLfUH4tGOVAUTJhzXwGBjZ0qB8lwuq-mWMagmg/s3596/IMG_7013.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2693" data-original-width="3596" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6yI_t8kTm0rlK30iHf_8Ks5_KZCHtZsOI8WNWn2VFn9BGvCrULFJbVjFclXtcqVf_OgbvWRgxp6wzIDAGgl59pZjJ1NfIekZA5j-SmwGtBtCZy8kG6rjlFdZo0Oav_uhxAhEYdjx-SYQSaK8FfAWUHLfUH4tGOVAUTJhzXwGBjZ0qB8lwuq-mWMagmg/w640-h480/IMG_7013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Various shades of brown and copper with a quartzy lightning strike.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdpLrd9a9OpKQ5UNbbxwiMZK_fBQ35I3NwNukVXWRSP7H0w59mKPaciIEhBQH6ewCa5gRF443XXZb8_VyPMRjD0TklMxH8x2S7SbTNIYDIEVfzUKLInrPYQCkbNpQk09WJbTFeBLMK7qn_FGjAE1vLUoRLIEUFHKIRUoJdZCrSbhiRJy3oGaR-g1uXg/s3623/IMG_7014.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2710" data-original-width="3623" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdpLrd9a9OpKQ5UNbbxwiMZK_fBQ35I3NwNukVXWRSP7H0w59mKPaciIEhBQH6ewCa5gRF443XXZb8_VyPMRjD0TklMxH8x2S7SbTNIYDIEVfzUKLInrPYQCkbNpQk09WJbTFeBLMK7qn_FGjAE1vLUoRLIEUFHKIRUoJdZCrSbhiRJy3oGaR-g1uXg/w640-h478/IMG_7014.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The simplest of the group, in deep rich chocolate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This focal would feature the pretty curves and details in the bezel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtZkNEBrafNgl3N6vmg40AQpiKgWGBmnL1j57pWe_qj3jGWhDqe_aKxMZq6piV53sDHcDNsx4LphESuX5Hdz1nuMKjZQjaNlMCKC2_wTNy-g8p0ikoP60hBAaRmLIlVgxK5VhGiL96rYx5sWIISFK7EF3lmW6nfl2VW5p8pGb6IirearQM46mmwfpwg/s3613/IMG_7015.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2704" data-original-width="3613" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtZkNEBrafNgl3N6vmg40AQpiKgWGBmnL1j57pWe_qj3jGWhDqe_aKxMZq6piV53sDHcDNsx4LphESuX5Hdz1nuMKjZQjaNlMCKC2_wTNy-g8p0ikoP60hBAaRmLIlVgxK5VhGiL96rYx5sWIISFK7EF3lmW6nfl2VW5p8pGb6IirearQM46mmwfpwg/w640-h478/IMG_7015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some interesting dark inclusions in this focal bead, with creamy highlights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissYbeBIHXwiSVgliE1EQ-7SLtgHPF3AS5nfGbPUxA1LjUVH0qaP1ra-MnTswS90gIYCQKQipTEf0F2FcyNZUGwuMzhCz0gyQQ292x1QKdjM78sYbLIwj9A3dUtn5tkGQa0owZkc7XmgDUuhViO-li8LZCv1c2QQo3QJsqae6_3Y1JkPZBHl7cUELWOw/s3757/IMG_7016.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2815" data-original-width="3757" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissYbeBIHXwiSVgliE1EQ-7SLtgHPF3AS5nfGbPUxA1LjUVH0qaP1ra-MnTswS90gIYCQKQipTEf0F2FcyNZUGwuMzhCz0gyQQ292x1QKdjM78sYbLIwj9A3dUtn5tkGQa0owZkc7XmgDUuhViO-li8LZCv1c2QQo3QJsqae6_3Y1JkPZBHl7cUELWOw/w640-h480/IMG_7016.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dark tones in this focal are almost purple, maybe best described as midnight. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It has a petrified wood quality. Unique and unusual.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For this week, I will leave these kits priced as they are at $52. A kind of sale, because as I calculate my kit cost each time, it seems to go up, just like the cost of housing and groceries. Then, on the 18th, they will go up to $55, so if you are interested, grab your favorite by St. Patrick's Day, to take advantage of the old pricing. Caramel's ancestors demand to be fed, and the cost of peanuts has gone up...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqxsFfETCkaNwk8k0G_6p-M9440MZJAHtAt5bX6tirFLXMblEKo5mscx00iKbsUgI03rNT58SGkeRNM4EybyazT0q2Q6UPfGTZjv3SQOskcwSU_GPgF5yzandV254TNvvF0xl7SL9dB-O2tZWU2b4VetblooqvxDHejn9a38bUnkEb-dMBBez7kjjlQ/s3409/Caramel.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2720" data-original-width="3409" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqxsFfETCkaNwk8k0G_6p-M9440MZJAHtAt5bX6tirFLXMblEKo5mscx00iKbsUgI03rNT58SGkeRNM4EybyazT0q2Q6UPfGTZjv3SQOskcwSU_GPgF5yzandV254TNvvF0xl7SL9dB-O2tZWU2b4VetblooqvxDHejn9a38bUnkEb-dMBBez7kjjlQ/w640-h510/Caramel.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div></div>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-70843256743876152112023-03-08T20:48:00.001-06:002023-03-09T08:25:17.034-06:00Fall Colors for Caramel's Claws Necklace in Sage<p> Three different people have recently requested kits for the original colors of the Caramel's Claws Necklace. I have Berries and Honey, but Cinnamon and Sage have been sold out for quite a while. So I decided it was time to try and make a final few more of each colorway.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJphgeKO3oVZZ7ks19M2A2zOnnxonblgJj_CLnj6g1U2orJ1dAQuDxfc9jYY1XwJDPi_l_T3TmXoGFSy6l7KElOVw0KeUgsrlbRWtGYQJzdi5c_uJDYPTAlNqFmutks05R6UGc_K3J3Dqiby2yRr9yokbQjYlO4jghsU3hfezq3-QWqIqsCdBoxxB3Og/s4063/DSC00601-001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3144" data-original-width="4063" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJphgeKO3oVZZ7ks19M2A2zOnnxonblgJj_CLnj6g1U2orJ1dAQuDxfc9jYY1XwJDPi_l_T3TmXoGFSy6l7KElOVw0KeUgsrlbRWtGYQJzdi5c_uJDYPTAlNqFmutks05R6UGc_K3J3Dqiby2yRr9yokbQjYlO4jghsU3hfezq3-QWqIqsCdBoxxB3Og/w640-h496/DSC00601-001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The SAGE kits are done, and will be posted in my Etsy shop tomorrow, March 8th at noon. It's a challenge finding respectable focal beads, as the Red Creek Jasper vein appears to have been mined out, but I am happy with my choices, and hope you will be too. So without further ado...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvUdn1ACaLGj9_cnbg2DkGtkh0ufOfcKL8VYSCBBiNNUdsNT1WaHmg78zlNMjC228-9apiO0bT2jAOCQesUqo7CLxkB-62_Oxj415nwMHDb2-D2Hk_3rRwyOFKhihjMdgAKp0Ik85C82zR1T6SHtymFNy1qjhZSYd7MhII2NiPvMdlPFCvrvPRWfDpw/s3233/IMG_6996.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2424" data-original-width="3233" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGvUdn1ACaLGj9_cnbg2DkGtkh0ufOfcKL8VYSCBBiNNUdsNT1WaHmg78zlNMjC228-9apiO0bT2jAOCQesUqo7CLxkB-62_Oxj415nwMHDb2-D2Hk_3rRwyOFKhihjMdgAKp0Ik85C82zR1T6SHtymFNy1qjhZSYd7MhII2NiPvMdlPFCvrvPRWfDpw/w640-h480/IMG_6996.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the markings on focal A. Those slash marks have their own highlights!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSaMrBCK_8hZljYmtC6uqRERKpfBN4dZBZrS8zWDcQVH71HHHXey7Ba8-OFnNvi3rxY2YuusYNZmHwSqXI9rndJp1lGIQ-OS9glfCSSWo1V8vkqQSG2kZUq8mTxTKpOKHzxWSSm1xM1Oq0odUwhLUMhRpvJvClzm_EE4jfNU4TO9nFHCWwPm3MVSviPg/s3144/IMG_6988.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2357" data-original-width="3144" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSaMrBCK_8hZljYmtC6uqRERKpfBN4dZBZrS8zWDcQVH71HHHXey7Ba8-OFnNvi3rxY2YuusYNZmHwSqXI9rndJp1lGIQ-OS9glfCSSWo1V8vkqQSG2kZUq8mTxTKpOKHzxWSSm1xM1Oq0odUwhLUMhRpvJvClzm_EE4jfNU4TO9nFHCWwPm3MVSviPg/w640-h480/IMG_6988.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dark and dreamy. And it looks as though it has been dipped in chocolate. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Would really feature the bezel nicely, as do all those with darker markings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ib9C95-rBMLj7BpLG8ONVZ7xFjjDJBBdTAa-6YJFP5sEeDzSUH6MZ5MrlZSXLW7pJHfHcgtvwUHjjCxJzKjJNCLkcq2f47SZdTgo-1MKD3PPbM32ZvVmK56nrDclul4XlgwbZgQskbv681Pbf6rH7Qlnj_a0e1OHXOZtIoaaCVpwgV8B36Yf1gEquw/s3447/IMG_7018.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2584" data-original-width="3447" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ib9C95-rBMLj7BpLG8ONVZ7xFjjDJBBdTAa-6YJFP5sEeDzSUH6MZ5MrlZSXLW7pJHfHcgtvwUHjjCxJzKjJNCLkcq2f47SZdTgo-1MKD3PPbM32ZvVmK56nrDclul4XlgwbZgQskbv681Pbf6rH7Qlnj_a0e1OHXOZtIoaaCVpwgV8B36Yf1gEquw/w640-h480/IMG_7018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Focal C has two interesting curved markings and they mesh nicely with the bezel curves. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Each focal has two sides, and sometimes I like both, despite mild pitting. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Which side to use is always your choice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREflRjxsl-5JiAY48adsxgdwsVW0dvWpZX-YKYlOiiGO11W_2SjkxKpJXY_J8MCwRSnxh30qQupF_sFroOjZt65UZpqFs--dem-Ggjvf-IW3BptTlKMRrbzbpVnXAkrEmp2eh4P5V_ipPr8PY7d-ZMOgntxTNjBDzABoEQBahfvX2ptykbprxPOQR-g/s3277/IMG_6990.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2457" data-original-width="3277" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREflRjxsl-5JiAY48adsxgdwsVW0dvWpZX-YKYlOiiGO11W_2SjkxKpJXY_J8MCwRSnxh30qQupF_sFroOjZt65UZpqFs--dem-Ggjvf-IW3BptTlKMRrbzbpVnXAkrEmp2eh4P5V_ipPr8PY7d-ZMOgntxTNjBDzABoEQBahfvX2ptykbprxPOQR-g/w640-h480/IMG_6990.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Similar to focal C, this D focal has a dark ground with lighter shadowy markings, </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">so also simpatico with the bezel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtmxHJXX-eVtRUMBh-s2UU26e-yhUQEd0Lyz1yoEUEXZhIfMZu8nqPYQx6kYX_KALZyojtEK6Y5IsguOBwenpsZ5VR13A0l9MZMx4v6yW8GWt0cYfexugwKcyBRaT12kNg5BwVmmQ6Yd-vl5dIOJdGido2yRPypEdcVfBbJGBKQn03R3k24ghzWIsEw/s3557/IMG_6995.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2666" data-original-width="3557" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtmxHJXX-eVtRUMBh-s2UU26e-yhUQEd0Lyz1yoEUEXZhIfMZu8nqPYQx6kYX_KALZyojtEK6Y5IsguOBwenpsZ5VR13A0l9MZMx4v6yW8GWt0cYfexugwKcyBRaT12kNg5BwVmmQ6Yd-vl5dIOJdGido2yRPypEdcVfBbJGBKQn03R3k24ghzWIsEw/w640-h480/IMG_6995.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Focal E is soft, milky green-grey, with warm caramel. An interesting stone.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIimOAgDuhNHWQ6KdvGJTKUjUc-gDQ7KSUIwg3HpS0eJoIqaYEknpusbKqyivV4ugSQXniVQ2tDAi-fCv_gfgogA7TZknNI2JRdTbsBV3dB5vg938MYj-OJumXEsZoHsu9Xlj1nXVpHjKCIQBszP3tUewl-utwPTTViBFYbGA-hMgPsoISia6RLidvdQ/s3088/IMG_6991.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2313" data-original-width="3088" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIimOAgDuhNHWQ6KdvGJTKUjUc-gDQ7KSUIwg3HpS0eJoIqaYEknpusbKqyivV4ugSQXniVQ2tDAi-fCv_gfgogA7TZknNI2JRdTbsBV3dB5vg938MYj-OJumXEsZoHsu9Xlj1nXVpHjKCIQBszP3tUewl-utwPTTViBFYbGA-hMgPsoISia6RLidvdQ/w640-h480/IMG_6991.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Focal F has three distinct zones, and the warm chocolate brown relates nicely to the wood beads.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2eamVYhVxUnBo_BK4N9p70vg2P7k5MTfgDCD_Um2bsqvYKcIRdrdX9l_5C6FhiOGg_AlYqoLhdBlzVMJm5e_YmOGaYsfqm4LXid-0cLcWLJU3bu8ASiZFrbntafTd3GlbaoWmUiedjB2O5RHxxTbMKvkfl1a7PVUOXSFrJMVD5BYd2UIhfhrUWPPz0A/s3299/IMG_6994.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2474" data-original-width="3299" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2eamVYhVxUnBo_BK4N9p70vg2P7k5MTfgDCD_Um2bsqvYKcIRdrdX9l_5C6FhiOGg_AlYqoLhdBlzVMJm5e_YmOGaYsfqm4LXid-0cLcWLJU3bu8ASiZFrbntafTd3GlbaoWmUiedjB2O5RHxxTbMKvkfl1a7PVUOXSFrJMVD5BYd2UIhfhrUWPPz0A/w640-h480/IMG_6994.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If only I had turned the G stone the other way, you might have seen a Mocha Frappuccino with a hint of mint! And this mocha also compliments the beads, and the hints of gold </div><div style="text-align: center;">in the bezel edge of Oceanic Metallic 15/0 beads.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also have a final set of Cinnamon kits underway. I am waiting on a few final beads, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and I'll keep you posted.</div><p>Find this listing at the link I will post here tomorrow. For now, it's just a link to my Etsy shop. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HauteIceBeadwork">https://www.etsy.com/shop/HauteIceBeadwork</a></p></div>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-21443881237870460232022-11-05T09:14:00.002-06:002022-11-05T09:14:55.628-06:00Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie and Cranberries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxAInC3zkA3XdoJQiXrpLJxu-SndLUnJknZyO_vrkn2v99A110dvdKV4t66Yo5Xz7nESWFEGxJoNL6oUO6DfDiQNeoYXy9sR6Vl88jdO2GAxNdeJYCAg8lVHrQc_gB2J4ieehSxSFTHl_cknwcbUMTXGGDTctj8-cwnSR9zh-QgK4j0nK8QcW8D1KxA/s3638/Honey&Berries.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2807" data-original-width="3638" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxAInC3zkA3XdoJQiXrpLJxu-SndLUnJknZyO_vrkn2v99A110dvdKV4t66Yo5Xz7nESWFEGxJoNL6oUO6DfDiQNeoYXy9sR6Vl88jdO2GAxNdeJYCAg8lVHrQc_gB2J4ieehSxSFTHl_cknwcbUMTXGGDTctj8-cwnSR9zh-QgK4j0nK8QcW8D1KxA/w400-h309/Honey&Berries.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> Maybe it's the month, but as I worked on these kits, I kept seeing Pumpkin Pie and Cranberries!</p><p>I recently attended a local bead show, "Bead Bazaar" and was sad to see very few of the 30x40mm ovals used in these kits still available. I visited Dakota Stones this week to pick up dome wood beads to finish the kits and asked about that. One of the things I was told, specifically about Red Creek Jasper, is that the stone is just no longer available in good quality. So sad. Anyway, I have these Sunset Mookaite cabs in my stash and they feel very seasonal to me, so here are the last of the Honey and Berries kits. You might think of them as "Turkey with Cranberry Sauce" or "Pumpkin Pie and Cranberries"!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhut1ahnMlIcrMDSU5EA6gckxZ6foEJZUdBFQXruHy57aOj59XNFcjOHVr4fBBmRdnBF-Ts-LND-pCVLQOFoQHmobelVYfK7F-x_yW2FFr_xHl_6KReunxej3Nk2bIaszNdiOwrXrg8hbcJqBSD8ia1yyRpfJTSL73zPjVoeKm67tk1kITaWqkWnVp5bA/s4152/DSC05347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3116" data-original-width="4152" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhut1ahnMlIcrMDSU5EA6gckxZ6foEJZUdBFQXruHy57aOj59XNFcjOHVr4fBBmRdnBF-Ts-LND-pCVLQOFoQHmobelVYfK7F-x_yW2FFr_xHl_6KReunxej3Nk2bIaszNdiOwrXrg8hbcJqBSD8ia1yyRpfJTSL73zPjVoeKm67tk1kITaWqkWnVp5bA/w640-h480/DSC05347.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This A cab might have some whipped cream swirled on the pumpkin pie. And please note, I changed out the wood beads in my sample for Sandalwood I found at the Bazaar. It has a smell that I love, a little spicy and tangy, but in my kitting experience, not everyone finds it appealing. Also to let that scent shine, the wood is bare and discolors in time. So I am making these kits with the more neutral Bayong wood in the upper right corner.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8N1KHA23DYzOzklR_aKCx33qo6Z7VDm_Jly5aVbJE5sLyzHNL9rJeVmq_VO8bqyix_hMb3VnPbT4uinUpr1CS1yvdhYVJWjtmxDXQ6pUBY9ZmfJYK2_Ne6rBRpZoiU916O5jmTb821lRkcYZEUf9uLhUoQ6vjPYIajLX0w-o6lk_11gmc6BPX8_rRbw/s4072/DSC05346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3042" data-original-width="4072" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8N1KHA23DYzOzklR_aKCx33qo6Z7VDm_Jly5aVbJE5sLyzHNL9rJeVmq_VO8bqyix_hMb3VnPbT4uinUpr1CS1yvdhYVJWjtmxDXQ6pUBY9ZmfJYK2_Ne6rBRpZoiU916O5jmTb821lRkcYZEUf9uLhUoQ6vjPYIajLX0w-o6lk_11gmc6BPX8_rRbw/w640-h478/DSC05346.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A more traditional Sunset Mookite B stone, with the swirls of burgundy wine in its caramel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiclbl6-NMMC0JTzYItsyhUtf2w06LLPxblAGsTSNRlDr2QsmTMZH_epLtVcZvhSpiLtWUvAuFUf6VMlzvCWTtvoFLPTWRLRd5n_2gfrEbpo6MSmFJ0td4NavOVx8PtnaWtwoX3sgLFtx9bIqAq8rrb9rjvsCyWU64Hj9wNBI97ulDqMx18c7fwGWGFXQ/s4173/DSC05345.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3123" data-original-width="4173" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiclbl6-NMMC0JTzYItsyhUtf2w06LLPxblAGsTSNRlDr2QsmTMZH_epLtVcZvhSpiLtWUvAuFUf6VMlzvCWTtvoFLPTWRLRd5n_2gfrEbpo6MSmFJ0td4NavOVx8PtnaWtwoX3sgLFtx9bIqAq8rrb9rjvsCyWU64Hj9wNBI97ulDqMx18c7fwGWGFXQ/w640-h478/DSC05345.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A very light, simple C stone with an interesting vein. Almost turkey color!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7yoqCvmAbA4iI8-uaMRrr9llOw0TCMeI8f3w06UFL2yE6U3zgqtiU4QWWq478z0ypy2fZfWXK5qjldTU7VOlurQwQ2ZAeA-EekeAYHd1mnDdTTFRPbFGI6PcoCs95iIrbcEYQFjg_mVjky3YC-yWMwrVNur0HizD4b_lU8gy5QZx5PB7JdwD3a_1QGQ/s4065/DSC05344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3042" data-original-width="4065" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7yoqCvmAbA4iI8-uaMRrr9llOw0TCMeI8f3w06UFL2yE6U3zgqtiU4QWWq478z0ypy2fZfWXK5qjldTU7VOlurQwQ2ZAeA-EekeAYHd1mnDdTTFRPbFGI6PcoCs95iIrbcEYQFjg_mVjky3YC-yWMwrVNur0HizD4b_lU8gy5QZx5PB7JdwD3a_1QGQ/w640-h478/DSC05344.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The simplicity of this D stone will make the bezel edge stand out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGru3rA-OZjLfIJzSaSAuVwmmaOk1y2kyT5hbiw4QIDDc6q10jj_Spel0ydKNy27QYTYVyWV3TD3I4kG9xxmw-soPOK9vLlAAy1DGQU3-5gwNV23kI4_yOX_bVz7bg34DOnZ_9Mz2f6tuiM6nFXs9wNaeSxRhgVaoQb-G8cYpExj7TTjcm_QjbpQZeA/s3985/DSC05343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2989" data-original-width="3985" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGru3rA-OZjLfIJzSaSAuVwmmaOk1y2kyT5hbiw4QIDDc6q10jj_Spel0ydKNy27QYTYVyWV3TD3I4kG9xxmw-soPOK9vLlAAy1DGQU3-5gwNV23kI4_yOX_bVz7bg34DOnZ_9Mz2f6tuiM6nFXs9wNaeSxRhgVaoQb-G8cYpExj7TTjcm_QjbpQZeA/w640-h480/DSC05343.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The E cab is deep, rich and spicy pumpkin color, with a few Mookite markings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksU6AuKrifhkuhpNL1WnBFLpayhpZdEk2J8gYNCBDb_pKh99kGO4Hq1Zx8YsOuNtAdUGExpL-tItwDOGh1w2nrHESk6xt1LcXC2MldLB7RoQ8uHZhTk5hpStpHE-hhZ15hMkZwueVmLbtdgpGiT1YCToZN1HG6DlOdSrrd6QciYvD4YtfcO71exj2sw/s4058/DSC05342.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3042" data-original-width="4058" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksU6AuKrifhkuhpNL1WnBFLpayhpZdEk2J8gYNCBDb_pKh99kGO4Hq1Zx8YsOuNtAdUGExpL-tItwDOGh1w2nrHESk6xt1LcXC2MldLB7RoQ8uHZhTk5hpStpHE-hhZ15hMkZwueVmLbtdgpGiT1YCToZN1HG6DlOdSrrd6QciYvD4YtfcO71exj2sw/w640-h480/DSC05342.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> F is the deepest in color, with some cranberry swirls. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They all look yummy on complex cool reds. Burgundy, fuchsia, and cranberry are all great backdrops for this little beauty, as are beige and tan. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN66yR6JPYqA52aprCg6MZbvC_Bwrc3CLLB9jxcKPMO8YYFEZYKHWWhvVotPoZlSJeP16GRP9wj9SLrskm5OxuGzQcZGWSlBwM7vqfgwxkwcmRvk7jKsyULUOmLvxTuHTZpf4-SA6PmrSkJZiUjBdGq-ea42YAYx9l273a6Wu5pMpOgwzKmMPqpWJ-qQ/s4032/IMG_6304.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN66yR6JPYqA52aprCg6MZbvC_Bwrc3CLLB9jxcKPMO8YYFEZYKHWWhvVotPoZlSJeP16GRP9wj9SLrskm5OxuGzQcZGWSlBwM7vqfgwxkwcmRvk7jKsyULUOmLvxTuHTZpf4-SA6PmrSkJZiUjBdGq-ea42YAYx9l273a6Wu5pMpOgwzKmMPqpWJ-qQ/w300-h400/IMG_6304.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVHP9InisrwrVJtJkRCvfqVXsCW0UiucW1BOneZS67yZZkn6Kn7y7_l1CCIyKA8AxENUrn4e1-Ulqmbt8KuKW3taVgnp6zPIcD75pD87JXgikBG4RsZhjih2I073YO8TGjkPLZPGKk_wdyZPeC3UUh51VqywqZSavKCa0Uy8QGPxgLwOn4-25Kgw4UA/s3809/IMG_6302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3809" data-original-width="2777" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVHP9InisrwrVJtJkRCvfqVXsCW0UiucW1BOneZS67yZZkn6Kn7y7_l1CCIyKA8AxENUrn4e1-Ulqmbt8KuKW3taVgnp6zPIcD75pD87JXgikBG4RsZhjih2I073YO8TGjkPLZPGKk_wdyZPeC3UUh51VqywqZSavKCa0Uy8QGPxgLwOn4-25Kgw4UA/w291-h400/IMG_6302.jpg" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSI6jJkpuUFFF1vmXt2_WzwBQgJNJwTEIZUEzxzhuzaCE3qqoZaFgFzfwmWJQnJqTrVLtPVw_jPQjVviX9EX2HSnUQbidTfwiq8T_bLqFuMHiMFTAdczh6P8wHVjIcAz-GXFQIYLdb8M8XgD3WII3idNMlcKcPZaB05GVgCy8vAZoQlbZ65s_KLGkKg/s4032/IMG_6303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSI6jJkpuUFFF1vmXt2_WzwBQgJNJwTEIZUEzxzhuzaCE3qqoZaFgFzfwmWJQnJqTrVLtPVw_jPQjVviX9EX2HSnUQbidTfwiq8T_bLqFuMHiMFTAdczh6P8wHVjIcAz-GXFQIYLdb8M8XgD3WII3idNMlcKcPZaB05GVgCy8vAZoQlbZ65s_KLGkKg/w300-h400/IMG_6303.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy November! Find these in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/782678323/kit-only-caramels-claws-necklace-honey">HERE</a>!</div></div>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-86370332818957636692022-10-28T18:19:00.000-06:002022-10-28T18:19:08.949-06:00Visit Blue Hawaii on a Dreamscape Dragon!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOijsEGxnnmrzliA1WuA4yQtIplrubcZGDEf7QW-owbfDk-uEX-pIYLE9VlEF-dPRMZlQJKrf-8JJEw-GOmcCqiTwAW6R5hURGj5lv6bO5awc-jwhqn4lQR6GFNLoStJP_FwGKARjTjb08O2_Rjm7G_XATWJmVmyWTlfKc8oPOUIWH8CzpSQzN-udWA/s2858/DSC05331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2144" data-original-width="2858" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOijsEGxnnmrzliA1WuA4yQtIplrubcZGDEf7QW-owbfDk-uEX-pIYLE9VlEF-dPRMZlQJKrf-8JJEw-GOmcCqiTwAW6R5hURGj5lv6bO5awc-jwhqn4lQR6GFNLoStJP_FwGKARjTjb08O2_Rjm7G_XATWJmVmyWTlfKc8oPOUIWH8CzpSQzN-udWA/w640-h480/DSC05331.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> After a long, lush summer in the garden, and a fall about a remodel (still not fully done), I am back to beading. I am starting with re-kitting projects that have been out of stock for a while. Like Blue Hawaii Pineapple Blossom Necklace. It's an exploration of Chenille bezeling, and how Chenille expands to make a bell connection. Plus great with faded blue denim, and all soft blues. Find the kits <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/536140167/kit-only-pineapple-blossom-necklace-in">here</a> in my Etsy shop.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4agXcS811g5Nwrfm7J6b03QTKNOyHZCnZqKeerSIZFtAHHgM1A6lwPhgoYvbwNEASqlo2iPwoJCowzd2Gz-2yoEH3CXJhrUW-kFRxuYbBL9u2WHxVEu0w7IMfQtXeqMFj4OBerHpU1sEuq1VTN5d67vHdenGviBsCiKMblVGGf_g9Am03ZK25bMmMfQ/s3343/DreamscapeDragon-002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3343" data-original-width="2610" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4agXcS811g5Nwrfm7J6b03QTKNOyHZCnZqKeerSIZFtAHHgM1A6lwPhgoYvbwNEASqlo2iPwoJCowzd2Gz-2yoEH3CXJhrUW-kFRxuYbBL9u2WHxVEu0w7IMfQtXeqMFj4OBerHpU1sEuq1VTN5d67vHdenGviBsCiKMblVGGf_g9Am03ZK25bMmMfQ/w500-h640/DreamscapeDragon-002.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><p>I got a few Dreamscape Dragon kits finished last week and they sold out in a hurry, so more are now back in my Etsy Shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/482993419/kit-only-for-dreamscape-dragon-necklace">here</a>. They are vibrant, with great harvest colors. I love my dragon on matte black, so it really shines! I managed to locate some of these jewels, and I hope my source will provide a solution to the missing jewel for the Paradise Dragon as well. I have samples ordered, and will keep you posted! </p><p>I was honored to be featured on the wonderfully curated "Seed Beads and More" Facebook page last Saturday. I showed a lot of my competition work, which is how my beadwork design developed and matured. If you'd like to take a look, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/465805706810440/permalink/5721021584622133">here's a link to that post.</a></p><p>In the meantime, I'll be wearing my Dreamscape Dragon for Halloween festivities. Seems reasonably magical and spooky. Happy costume holiday to you all. ENJOY!</p><p>Next up, some Honey and Berries Caramel's Claws. They always remind me of pumpkin pie!</p><p><br /></p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-92044173858411987672022-10-07T08:53:00.003-06:002022-10-08T16:31:33.793-06:00Vintage Jasper Kits on the Way<p> I am slowly working on getting the materials I have in my studio into kits. Here are the last of the Vintage Jasper Cabochon sets, in the original size, done in the silver colorway, with a few descriptive words. They will be in my Etsy shop on Saturday, October 8th, around noon (Central Daylight Time), for those of you who like to pre-consider your purchases and get exactly what you like.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUV7BuryFY75z98XXO00xCXKZI6fX9JKVT-P-Usyg_VNfpejs340AwxDXUa08ISxrqLRIw0fZS346jeNVKC4nGhwUdArfk4-RXNqJkjSyx-dgzaTY22g_ZAQao-TfbUy6dr36qdc5s11tUMSu9UBIkXepPyHIGZYiD-xdDp7C--goMbrNPx0QfDZ3-yw/s4166/DSC05133.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3130" data-original-width="4166" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUV7BuryFY75z98XXO00xCXKZI6fX9JKVT-P-Usyg_VNfpejs340AwxDXUa08ISxrqLRIw0fZS346jeNVKC4nGhwUdArfk4-RXNqJkjSyx-dgzaTY22g_ZAQao-TfbUy6dr36qdc5s11tUMSu9UBIkXepPyHIGZYiD-xdDp7C--goMbrNPx0QfDZ3-yw/w640-h480/DSC05133.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Set A is a soft sage green with hints of warm salmon and a slash of gold glow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBMxv_X5pWqLd8pKBbJ_16tI97HCyPNi7BsV6Y6oebLpNLeTWbq37CiL1h1arvYQ7uBEvdGN-DLdfLHIJyNocH_fsB-MWNzZVEwDhdvC2xHBEwBkRHtndbzK3qjY3rOYtfIyDhWmwvEUlqx2piFdnP-OCmwKnJPvjQ-hl1fw26q16diV5IpHH8kpspQ/s4166/DSC05135.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3117" data-original-width="4166" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBMxv_X5pWqLd8pKBbJ_16tI97HCyPNi7BsV6Y6oebLpNLeTWbq37CiL1h1arvYQ7uBEvdGN-DLdfLHIJyNocH_fsB-MWNzZVEwDhdvC2xHBEwBkRHtndbzK3qjY3rOYtfIyDhWmwvEUlqx2piFdnP-OCmwKnJPvjQ-hl1fw26q16diV5IpHH8kpspQ/w640-h478/DSC05135.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Set B is very typical Red Creek Jasper with hints of green and gold, and an umber arc.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uqTTf_2sKJapOBGlJ9cK-BIanSb4ESRmoNqehZP-jO34Lze0fZwbbDfnzIJ6G3C73DaoW7Qe8a4IhWWXEk74jTbbeKm8G2QcZ-3EjPcaLl64fwBLbjHP_-FCco7rMwPWSgYU83FMWE6HiPfNCXo8BQR3iVzYaK8_ul4E2KziphWu0-g_p9wLBJa4vg/s4120/DSC05141.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3090" data-original-width="4120" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uqTTf_2sKJapOBGlJ9cK-BIanSb4ESRmoNqehZP-jO34Lze0fZwbbDfnzIJ6G3C73DaoW7Qe8a4IhWWXEk74jTbbeKm8G2QcZ-3EjPcaLl64fwBLbjHP_-FCco7rMwPWSgYU83FMWE6HiPfNCXo8BQR3iVzYaK8_ul4E2KziphWu0-g_p9wLBJa4vg/w640-h480/DSC05141.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Particularly vibrant patterning with lots of sandy fawn and deep sunset pinks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpM_EPYvxC72Q3v3N2Bzq6HvEuGMzvyA_-XSaOzfKXzkpE3NYP3wpGAXPLhwt0B5O4RraL6iSXWsJ4BUEU1MRxqCpFFNGTXzC-JoXMK0F863bAjUVN3S9ZSabFOkbyMRWjcAtdvI9WY364Mq5CxK3i_HSmoJaA7rmLPWRXAPVMNJcvRvyKbfon6AFEQ/s3978/DSC05144.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2982" data-original-width="3978" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpM_EPYvxC72Q3v3N2Bzq6HvEuGMzvyA_-XSaOzfKXzkpE3NYP3wpGAXPLhwt0B5O4RraL6iSXWsJ4BUEU1MRxqCpFFNGTXzC-JoXMK0F863bAjUVN3S9ZSabFOkbyMRWjcAtdvI9WY364Mq5CxK3i_HSmoJaA7rmLPWRXAPVMNJcvRvyKbfon6AFEQ/w640-h480/DSC05144.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">For me the most pictoral of the group. There's even a partially occluded moon in the autumn sky!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzo31rAPwR6vk3dDGYvjKoVpthlohHZft4Z4TJB4fIW-Y0SRzAat_A8Lod1TjmWMJIajxrLl-hYtE45N9mDNCo0PXSNNONtjiaHNjc6xkn5Lk9m8y3UHR1V4BO8yxUSr8WI1F_fUx_QPUE2JSF_neCZkGmJZfBkt1pICrZk2nqrS9kovEl8eWknuHkfw/s3965/DSC05147.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2968" data-original-width="3965" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzo31rAPwR6vk3dDGYvjKoVpthlohHZft4Z4TJB4fIW-Y0SRzAat_A8Lod1TjmWMJIajxrLl-hYtE45N9mDNCo0PXSNNONtjiaHNjc6xkn5Lk9m8y3UHR1V4BO8yxUSr8WI1F_fUx_QPUE2JSF_neCZkGmJZfBkt1pICrZk2nqrS9kovEl8eWknuHkfw/w640-h480/DSC05147.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nicely patterned with lots of color variety. Flaming treetops against a stormy sky?</div><div><br /></div>And here are images of the sets themselves, because I have them to show you... Keep in mind you can choose any orientation for this cabs that you prefer. Some are beautiful more than one way up!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpTnn_DPEQMi2pJ_p6ZU6HovKT3arx_8dhc35ZHhAWt92csuDbpgJ81thT3yfK8Qxe5tCpkZ-sBAZeEEX1v5Fhkqg2JyIvch411EpZsABwFj7FzsZvxvNeAB1qExl59d6RzSq3vx3CUPnAUKu0WJfJd1eMuYbcBHbcxk6tTErFakgt8WF5qqcpzrglA/s2842/DSC05162.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2129" data-original-width="2842" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfpTnn_DPEQMi2pJ_p6ZU6HovKT3arx_8dhc35ZHhAWt92csuDbpgJ81thT3yfK8Qxe5tCpkZ-sBAZeEEX1v5Fhkqg2JyIvch411EpZsABwFj7FzsZvxvNeAB1qExl59d6RzSq3vx3CUPnAUKu0WJfJd1eMuYbcBHbcxk6tTErFakgt8WF5qqcpzrglA/w400-h300/DSC05162.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">As always, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/621710538/etutorial-only-vintage-jasper-necklace">digital e-tutorial sold separately at this link</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for reading, and Happy Autumn!!!</div><br /></div>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-84200567446898813752022-06-24T11:54:00.004-06:002022-06-25T20:28:39.503-06:00Caramel Goes Boating!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivCcblQrAxIvn7M6hBaRpFzpKsvMYHn0TZyl3Ct0b63sSm5lr8GQ4AjL-U5V7YuksgCF7HYsWAMjMnATmVjGo46UHeRdO-hZetwoQ7et5sMNP2rETi7n0mR5XXiq5RnGJrKo5dlHR9OIEaqqSdGPlVRCV3ZjY2NenrZFG1X_ICmVICA0kbFS7J-SwMVA/s4308/DSC02968.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4308" data-original-width="3234" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivCcblQrAxIvn7M6hBaRpFzpKsvMYHn0TZyl3Ct0b63sSm5lr8GQ4AjL-U5V7YuksgCF7HYsWAMjMnATmVjGo46UHeRdO-hZetwoQ7et5sMNP2rETi7n0mR5XXiq5RnGJrKo5dlHR9OIEaqqSdGPlVRCV3ZjY2NenrZFG1X_ICmVICA0kbFS7J-SwMVA/w480-h640/DSC02968.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am racing to get the kits for this colorway done for a Saturday, June 25th noon CST release!</div><br /> It's Caramel's Claws for the summer. I think it has a nautical feel, but it also resonates with Independence Day, so I am trying to work FAST, so that you could possibly wear it on the 4th. OR, if not, for any of the patriotic holidays, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day... you name it. Or just anytime you are feeling "nautical"!<p></p><p>I found these pretty Dyed Impression Jasper cabs at the local Gem and Lapidary Workers Show, from Dakota Stones. They have a bit of a Lapis feel, but the patterning looks both a bit watery, and like the smokey night sky at a fireworks display. I have used Czech Fire Polish to give it a festive sparkle, and some bright silver Toho Permanent Finish Galvanized, along with some #713 Aikos, which have a real silver metal coating. Those Aikos explain the slightly higher cost of this kit, along with the Czech bling.</p><p>I also adjusted the beads in the yoke just a bit, to get a striped red and white effect, and that's pretty fun and an easy adaptation. And I used deep cobalt beads to edge the bezel face, which makes the little picots stand out and be noticed, almost like tiny explosions.</p><p>Here are the adaptations, just FYI. I have to get back to kitting, but will add pictures of the 9 available cabochons by the end of the day.</p><p>As always, your kit will come with a charts and text to help you navigate the small adjustments.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrqdbG-w5Be-7TsIBLMuEscYumvXHkRqilUd8H2fHxbI6tgev9x9o45OaUdlfkUREvLweLk3ysbJViht5qKagA2xpUZGE4TyA_cIuj7yb5EgeTCiE-SuU4a0y5OOrJxAKfehDyuUj6eFQAcNxkM2t5174aRXs3BsWAKNzv56B8Mm2yDnh0j8HfMCjmg/s1206/Nautical%20Acorn.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1206" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrqdbG-w5Be-7TsIBLMuEscYumvXHkRqilUd8H2fHxbI6tgev9x9o45OaUdlfkUREvLweLk3ysbJViht5qKagA2xpUZGE4TyA_cIuj7yb5EgeTCiE-SuU4a0y5OOrJxAKfehDyuUj6eFQAcNxkM2t5174aRXs3BsWAKNzv56B8Mm2yDnh0j8HfMCjmg/s320/Nautical%20Acorn.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the acorn bead placement, worked around a 12mm Czech Firepolish bead.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkAUIcepwerxbaft29dlZVF7fBi-4AQykNXHzWkq30cR-nqiM4OJ7TjU-7CM01jmg4tP0kBmO16l9etpQEK3i0c7cWouncQNcBeT-Lu9MqLPLYZRfetmnPVhN3943Gdz0IjC5zXPTZN7VcP8yVaHAqHvzBVdxGHts19Xi3LGyhWb0Cb7h7yJh7BkK4dQ/s1472/Nautical%20Bezel.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="1472" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkAUIcepwerxbaft29dlZVF7fBi-4AQykNXHzWkq30cR-nqiM4OJ7TjU-7CM01jmg4tP0kBmO16l9etpQEK3i0c7cWouncQNcBeT-Lu9MqLPLYZRfetmnPVhN3943Gdz0IjC5zXPTZN7VcP8yVaHAqHvzBVdxGHts19Xi3LGyhWb0Cb7h7yJh7BkK4dQ/w640-h240/Nautical%20Bezel.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here's the bezel bead placement, broken out by row. I got a little stripe in there, see it? I'll add a bead key to both diagrams for you too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cabochon Images Below!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3WRugkLWbgOSDjJYj83lENxop6ccFZeHoVr5IR2A7pDlPQ9BbTM7mL-W3C0T_bOor0q8CTHVqt9WmFJvAnTrijb3zHHQEDrIv77k7n9sDGPhj7NTD8Nl1pOHwBaNOY6TQ9QS5C9ycdDFTOHV1d9xK906-7uBY35VN97dq7S6ckOsaMUtEfhuauFVCaQ/s2076/DSC02969.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1557" data-original-width="2076" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3WRugkLWbgOSDjJYj83lENxop6ccFZeHoVr5IR2A7pDlPQ9BbTM7mL-W3C0T_bOor0q8CTHVqt9WmFJvAnTrijb3zHHQEDrIv77k7n9sDGPhj7NTD8Nl1pOHwBaNOY6TQ9QS5C9ycdDFTOHV1d9xK906-7uBY35VN97dq7S6ckOsaMUtEfhuauFVCaQ/w400-h300/DSC02969.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I am particularly fond of the lightning bolt (B), and F for its drama, but any of the tamer, more evenly patterned ones would feature the picot explosions of the inner bezel edge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OH! And so you won't think I am making up the Squirrel goes boating thing,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I want to introduce you to </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVfXF8O-lHw">Twiggy, the Waterskiing Squirrel!!!</a></div></div>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-40106772395515301682022-05-27T13:15:00.003-06:002022-05-27T13:17:14.444-06:00More Peppermint and Spearmint Kits<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG58RoolJPnoQvv9itg7aaL3rm-SeP_71PR2Bzt_w1wsv_V3okA1cq50PyUITAKnMqmAiR7iC0Zir8oL__EjmZYbWu-VIF71oaBZi3DrW8ZbAvB2bHY7TkhHrXkIAbGvK3Gn69vbicNOKlHMoJfKGAYW31tGOCzmEXJzOURITCR5a3OmyH9xitqmZ-xQ/s3264/DSC02924.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2180" data-original-width="3264" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG58RoolJPnoQvv9itg7aaL3rm-SeP_71PR2Bzt_w1wsv_V3okA1cq50PyUITAKnMqmAiR7iC0Zir8oL__EjmZYbWu-VIF71oaBZi3DrW8ZbAvB2bHY7TkhHrXkIAbGvK3Gn69vbicNOKlHMoJfKGAYW31tGOCzmEXJzOURITCR5a3OmyH9xitqmZ-xQ/w640-h428/DSC02924.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I have a dozen kits to list tomorrow, Saturday May 28th, at 10 am CDT in my Etsy shop. Eight are the bluer Peppermint, and four are the greener Spearmint. I do have two previous requests to fill first, so there may only be 10, and only time will tell.<p></p><p>No sales to offer this time, and sadly, I will need to do a small price increase on all kits in the near future to reflect the cost increases in both materials, and Etsy fees. But for now the prices are the same as before. Grab them now if you want them!</p><p>My garden really needs me, so I will pause a bit to catch up outside and then will have MAYBE a new 4th of July project I have been working on. It just depends on how many weeds, and how many seeds...</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Isn't it interesting that both my beloved pastimes require seeds??? </b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Enjoy the LONG WEEKEND, or in my case, WEEDEND!</p><p> </p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-33091483373027485482022-05-20T12:24:00.008-06:002022-05-21T12:11:21.577-06:00Raspberry Caramel's Claws<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9TAigXmU4UT7CAYaBgD9RHzK0oDtkon2sNqhtFN-2ggm1IqAHnRX8EFcdajynUqiED1Mh70VRIO0kLyyGzmHa-8wiFzRyFni_9jeKc-OL8PmrlHwu2dPrkZtyfQHhrzN7LuRE7htCCiZTZ9WY1Hl9L22efuNR0mBJ9hPmQra3uI6YaPKO4cCn9_U4VQ/s4912/DSC02928.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4912" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9TAigXmU4UT7CAYaBgD9RHzK0oDtkon2sNqhtFN-2ggm1IqAHnRX8EFcdajynUqiED1Mh70VRIO0kLyyGzmHa-8wiFzRyFni_9jeKc-OL8PmrlHwu2dPrkZtyfQHhrzN7LuRE7htCCiZTZ9WY1Hl9L22efuNR0mBJ9hPmQra3uI6YaPKO4cCn9_U4VQ/w640-h426/DSC02928.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">COMING THIS WEEKEND, SUNDAY MAY 22nd, AT NOON CDT.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First I'll show you the oval stone focals for the LIGHTER GRAY BEZEL.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I did a similar detail in the light bezel, including both the deep fuchsia and the French Pink. All the stones contain both colors, in varying degrees.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Y2ZVSPlphu9rCw1nxB0BsQCRIvyiQaQCRUM4S61i5MBdsSelN24R-bNTVI4K2_-DOhHMIHgAkz59UJxyvESHX6EUN8iHpfwKApVOWy-0epDoQ5q6NEBEiTmRhkisNPHITKwpBLWYt7rmS3K7o027oFkPQqytfstT3-WPdfpXMVjA5bfRKurYEEFNhw/s4623/DSC02949.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1961" data-original-width="4623" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Y2ZVSPlphu9rCw1nxB0BsQCRIvyiQaQCRUM4S61i5MBdsSelN24R-bNTVI4K2_-DOhHMIHgAkz59UJxyvESHX6EUN8iHpfwKApVOWy-0epDoQ5q6NEBEiTmRhkisNPHITKwpBLWYt7rmS3K7o027oFkPQqytfstT3-WPdfpXMVjA5bfRKurYEEFNhw/w640-h272/DSC02949.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMydfGk9ylWZL3zn1f2QmZ67hJuzRhFFCtU-9IVslg0SitHQN74GJ-CKwCQUJnLta9Au1vJMvHGH-l3jg-shhd_PZpr08CVHfz61ABl-kgy6ygRSr5jawXlIBRMqYk7w3hgVWis6jqy9mRoWXKPqY8DRPi-AowOzXStsVt9pLBZRpML5k_LsXy32TtXA/s1448/CCRasp1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="1448" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMydfGk9ylWZL3zn1f2QmZ67hJuzRhFFCtU-9IVslg0SitHQN74GJ-CKwCQUJnLta9Au1vJMvHGH-l3jg-shhd_PZpr08CVHfz61ABl-kgy6ygRSr5jawXlIBRMqYk7w3hgVWis6jqy9mRoWXKPqY8DRPi-AowOzXStsVt9pLBZRpML5k_LsXy32TtXA/w640-h240/CCRasp1.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> If you have made the design before, you will see that I have included an additional 15/0 bead in Step 15 where usually there is a skip. I was just in love with the color pop, and you can choose to add or skip as you prefer. Here's a chart for the two points, which I am also including on an info sheet in each kit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I also have fiddled with the acorn itself, to get a color balance that I find appealing for each acorn, and here is that chart. You will use the same thread path for ANY of my acorn patterns, only the bead size and color placement is different. This chart is also included in each kit, with a key chart for the beads as well. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fqRKqOmYt0DsDfNOcmTc0OuRAZvRHSvAcerTRPy_hvlvZjsYGIxWqGpvoCOfulNVf7mEkwqNyoZQSlEhU1Zr35AJQo1uvvHJl6RI3RyJ4LjeksgAvG2riaf04_9GyMSgsXdJwjJeDxnKZPeFVOf4-Yee-IDUrmJqqKjoF0DdTylaPR_nQzfIbjZiug/s2392/DSC02952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2392" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fqRKqOmYt0DsDfNOcmTc0OuRAZvRHSvAcerTRPy_hvlvZjsYGIxWqGpvoCOfulNVf7mEkwqNyoZQSlEhU1Zr35AJQo1uvvHJl6RI3RyJ4LjeksgAvG2riaf04_9GyMSgsXdJwjJeDxnKZPeFVOf4-Yee-IDUrmJqqKjoF0DdTylaPR_nQzfIbjZiug/w400-h301/DSC02952.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhHmkCFSpnqJyGpLUgfZQIFbxcIIgeJ0YtQ9ITJC4HKpWM-70-urvpuvVb_nPSRjsEjKVKkYQ0q0ZsWXi5lp-kDz7BZMspQ5HNlh9NyBL3UGgcGaLFvakGs5_juEsjVyS03hemnezmBAzbK0zlF7S2SpV26uHPBYlx5FVnU0lPZgbCMEEX3imVYlgow/s856/CCRasp2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="856" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhHmkCFSpnqJyGpLUgfZQIFbxcIIgeJ0YtQ9ITJC4HKpWM-70-urvpuvVb_nPSRjsEjKVKkYQ0q0ZsWXi5lp-kDz7BZMspQ5HNlh9NyBL3UGgcGaLFvakGs5_juEsjVyS03hemnezmBAzbK0zlF7S2SpV26uHPBYlx5FVnU0lPZgbCMEEX3imVYlgow/w400-h318/CCRasp2.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I almost feel like I should apologize for these little changes, but I believe they are what maximizes the potential of the colorway, and I hope you can appreciate that although they are fussy, they have value. And of course, you don't have to take my advice. Bead what makes you happy!</div><br /><div>Finally, the 12mm wood bead used for the acorn has a BIG hole and our little beads wanted to slide into it, so the hole has been made smaller with a little nylon tube. Most of them fit tightly, but just be sure you don't loose that valuable little addition. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluOF3THx4zBTE3Q3v4EZD4ZC2bXs0nY349p9e63owgwGwgyCFx57Jjw7c1YaSMaisK-uV6hbIB0TkhN3I1iZFdbVmgdB_xsbF6fJY5RunD5wpyxFNiWYCt440AejcfvUlf5MydlaM0JzPQyzkFv2LR0jW8YB_DGPT2O65lrcv8AZHl90Moa5QCBjxyw/s3971/DSC02947.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2976" data-original-width="3971" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluOF3THx4zBTE3Q3v4EZD4ZC2bXs0nY349p9e63owgwGwgyCFx57Jjw7c1YaSMaisK-uV6hbIB0TkhN3I1iZFdbVmgdB_xsbF6fJY5RunD5wpyxFNiWYCt440AejcfvUlf5MydlaM0JzPQyzkFv2LR0jW8YB_DGPT2O65lrcv8AZHl90Moa5QCBjxyw/w400-h300/DSC02947.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">OK! So I'll get back to finalizing my kits, so they can appear in my shop on Sunday! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">OH! And.... More Mint jewels are arriving tomorrow, so hopefully those can be re-kitted next!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-57277873596174276462022-05-14T13:43:00.007-06:002022-05-15T11:54:14.406-06:00More Mint. Actually TWO kinds of Mint!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">NOTE: EVERYONE ON THE WAITING LIST HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND I WILL POST THE REMAINING KITS AT NOON CDT IN MY ETSY SHOP </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TODAY, SUNDAY, MAY 15TH. AND THEN I'LL ORDER MORE JEWELS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BASED ON FEEDBACK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK14mLVjm6NY24diXJreHLg7CqbjgsPWyp8ISp2WGJGqYkoYI_QMeIMJQhQpAwMs3hkeKZOi2SnA7HICqs3luUVx-cyEGLYtLl0jk-WIFYf1iBTLnSNIQTfaIcy9ph52MUjSINwPC8FPG28gbpHUtISUlacfqPExaqNxTg8X96kFujaak_ExjpGcywsQ/s3964/DSC02922.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3964" data-original-width="2963" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK14mLVjm6NY24diXJreHLg7CqbjgsPWyp8ISp2WGJGqYkoYI_QMeIMJQhQpAwMs3hkeKZOi2SnA7HICqs3luUVx-cyEGLYtLl0jk-WIFYf1iBTLnSNIQTfaIcy9ph52MUjSINwPC8FPG28gbpHUtISUlacfqPExaqNxTg8X96kFujaak_ExjpGcywsQ/w478-h640/DSC02922.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><p></p><p>PEPPERMINT contains the same Laguna Delite fancy stone as the original Mint, and all the supporting beads are the same, except for the accent beads around the bezel. They are now Czech Pearls, which are match the shiny surface of the seed beads, and are substantially easier to locate. </p><p>SPEARMINT is the original Mint, with a new fancy stone, Silky Sage Delite, which is just slightly more green than the Laguna. Spearmint uses the original accent beads, also Czech, which are matte, and have a nice contrast with the shiny galvanized seed beads. </p><p>So, mostly the same, but slightly different. I was worried that the sweater I designed this colorway around would not work with the Peppermint version. I was totally wrong.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_o9XIKtCzkKMRFmlzrUukirbhqUP7Jpr0_YMetNclTrRE8aN4gsDuRTx1-g4uZ-KZ382H8049l5RjBXhb4QT-EhAU4snTb1jXZee_fx1c-83nHSmp2K24XrHnvZxwEf6fUBsIKgJUkxWQCyn__G8sJNyzfikrnQKeG0QfFtRoZktHe0nWYKb_lVSMgQ/s5120/HIB-22-Mints.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2275" data-original-width="5120" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_o9XIKtCzkKMRFmlzrUukirbhqUP7Jpr0_YMetNclTrRE8aN4gsDuRTx1-g4uZ-KZ382H8049l5RjBXhb4QT-EhAU4snTb1jXZee_fx1c-83nHSmp2K24XrHnvZxwEf6fUBsIKgJUkxWQCyn__G8sJNyzfikrnQKeG0QfFtRoZktHe0nWYKb_lVSMgQ/w640-h284/HIB-22-Mints.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The green-mint sweater was happy to be seen with either version of the necklace. But the turquoise denim jacket mildly preferred the bluer Peppermint version. I totally know how hard this is to see in a photo, because the color is so dependent on light, angle of view, and context. But you could take my word for it if you chose. </p><p>In any case, I am faced with a conundrum. Which version should I make more of? </p><p>I do have a waiting list for the original mint, and I am sending out convo's to all those on the list today. If they want the original, I have one, so I will send my notifications in the order they were received, trying to be fair to all. </p><p>Then, I will post what's left in my Etsy shop. If you have an opinion, even if you do not intend to buy a kit, I'd be interested in hearing it, either here in a comment, via Etsy convo, or on my Haute Ice Beadwork Facebook page. </p><p>So I'm off to start notifying my waiting list! And contemplate what I should be ordering for the next set of kits. </p><p>OH!!! And coming next week, a pretty new colorway for Caramel's Claws! This is Raspberry.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQBQARKjCfBFS0Rzj87OW9ulMQY9Mw5U8Gb6ZHSa75VgwsFj5r03n5-ejxYO3uWiI3I69unGuUj-8PUU_Wbtloq1MhSHYbpK0-K5hkIIPAQBBKGvhwI7I2HoMM57Wpnhqb97npXOAjBYfKtWM2axQxHoFBjqaYXqArlkQlCPYWi_OZjsktFM8cFoPNA/s4912/DSC02928.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4912" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQBQARKjCfBFS0Rzj87OW9ulMQY9Mw5U8Gb6ZHSa75VgwsFj5r03n5-ejxYO3uWiI3I69unGuUj-8PUU_Wbtloq1MhSHYbpK0-K5hkIIPAQBBKGvhwI7I2HoMM57Wpnhqb97npXOAjBYfKtWM2axQxHoFBjqaYXqArlkQlCPYWi_OZjsktFM8cFoPNA/w640-h426/DSC02928.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Same problem though, although a good one to have. I am torn between the lighter and darker bezel. And I have two different acorn bead arrangements. SO... for now, I'll make half in the lighter bezel and half in the darker. And purchasing interest will help me decide how to make the next set. </p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-14703661194500754842022-05-13T09:46:00.005-06:002022-05-13T17:25:43.314-06:00MORE Blueberries!!<p>The last two sets of kits I posted sold pretty fast, so I have re-kitted both to serve my reserve list and add hopefully a few to my stock. This blog post has images of the Blueberry Caramel's Claws necklace.</p><p>I will contact you if you are on my reserve list, and do my best to see that you get a kit before they go live, sometime this weekend. I'll update to an actual posting time for this weekend by the end of the today, Friday the 13th of May.</p><p>So here are the Blueberry Caramels' Claws kits. One was from the first posting and the other four are new. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A was in the last batch, and has some slight pitting, but nice light aqua color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdPR2VrSYpmjg-q4xtv3RX2OutjsjeXRySOPXQbGfvK-dXn7D85HB3Ojul18xKF_RUf_TyVWCGDKsoIQTWDthYcfvZVa8emAhSa7dHgawyZbtW5X7FyQhPk0ll6Rw4_nba6ApeybnqrtXCKvAHVTJVknd_5cZnlp-sajgADPBeF6CJmD_XH-mP2sHFw/s4019/BlueAJPG.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3015" data-original-width="4019" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdPR2VrSYpmjg-q4xtv3RX2OutjsjeXRySOPXQbGfvK-dXn7D85HB3Ojul18xKF_RUf_TyVWCGDKsoIQTWDthYcfvZVa8emAhSa7dHgawyZbtW5X7FyQhPk0ll6Rw4_nba6ApeybnqrtXCKvAHVTJVknd_5cZnlp-sajgADPBeF6CJmD_XH-mP2sHFw/w640-h480/BlueAJPG.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2L-IBrkDKrQdB9PrMiaFF8Ywa6F_aHzkDnWRqZREJA_iSUindx0WaKFDZMGpWe8dyDKTgQfExEvFfVR1vlfFcLoykgiVRlKm0gkQDc37bU7lL-epmhsTm9FD49zqtzR0v-EXI7w61ixIDIhpY7SY5-k1x-_okFkCRq2LMcv5SE65a2i9SSSIkab_pRA/s1874/BlueAone.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1874" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2L-IBrkDKrQdB9PrMiaFF8Ywa6F_aHzkDnWRqZREJA_iSUindx0WaKFDZMGpWe8dyDKTgQfExEvFfVR1vlfFcLoykgiVRlKm0gkQDc37bU7lL-epmhsTm9FD49zqtzR0v-EXI7w61ixIDIhpY7SY5-k1x-_okFkCRq2LMcv5SE65a2i9SSSIkab_pRA/w400-h300/BlueAone.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFXQCyk2qaNYriGvJ3Bxe8-CCB5jr_CUvjZ5wMToEnBRW4U5fjflFi7O26mTa4Z6Yclw-coutI5gmybWvMec_2ZMBfxZaO6ev1QovioGqpdFuqcvLNGV300RQNDS3IrDnVmpAHzdzpBjknrLkmnd6XS_ZCSP7nAc73HkfISkNlAtiSahm2-rDJ5SqWQ/s2076/Blue%20Atwo.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="2076" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFXQCyk2qaNYriGvJ3Bxe8-CCB5jr_CUvjZ5wMToEnBRW4U5fjflFi7O26mTa4Z6Yclw-coutI5gmybWvMec_2ZMBfxZaO6ev1QovioGqpdFuqcvLNGV300RQNDS3IrDnVmpAHzdzpBjknrLkmnd6XS_ZCSP7nAc73HkfISkNlAtiSahm2-rDJ5SqWQ/w400-h300/Blue%20Atwo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">B has some dramatic patterning with a little light and lots of dark blues. Both sides quite interesting!</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6jLA_h1adLvfhfRXY1UXdma2MrrJzLgaItElkYnDMr7EAfWNTjlUYGT1Ds4h30qp4qpQq5FsqoDMyLh13PyEDZ2_HHDUyXlhjq1OKzzDFDK7truXSs3imATWcwL9Dy7OwZvYI-OsvAJZ5u2LAX5N2SF8uHTv0gv09fWxsBia4j1flxokFERMtLeTMmQ/s3440/DSC02898.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2586" data-original-width="3440" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6jLA_h1adLvfhfRXY1UXdma2MrrJzLgaItElkYnDMr7EAfWNTjlUYGT1Ds4h30qp4qpQq5FsqoDMyLh13PyEDZ2_HHDUyXlhjq1OKzzDFDK7truXSs3imATWcwL9Dy7OwZvYI-OsvAJZ5u2LAX5N2SF8uHTv0gv09fWxsBia4j1flxokFERMtLeTMmQ/w640-h482/DSC02898.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXjAu-MuJr6cTuOQQrxW4hyi4XXJEHIwVG8bJAL-dajfQaS5zfU61OZ8y9jyzRXxN_i41Vdo_EXMyOsIaGBL9OySh2udDzEiLmT9MCouVsnro-KaSm0lzBEJ4vDcihNOPTHm8lcS1uLIu719c2Cn1-gFHINybrBFPS-uWjW_gKXuyR3-sUa97cB22dw/s1888/DSC02904.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1410" data-original-width="1888" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXjAu-MuJr6cTuOQQrxW4hyi4XXJEHIwVG8bJAL-dajfQaS5zfU61OZ8y9jyzRXxN_i41Vdo_EXMyOsIaGBL9OySh2udDzEiLmT9MCouVsnro-KaSm0lzBEJ4vDcihNOPTHm8lcS1uLIu719c2Cn1-gFHINybrBFPS-uWjW_gKXuyR3-sUa97cB22dw/w400-h299/DSC02904.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECBUv9k2aMY8XjUd-5dPHXQiEPNVQRXXmHKmEf1gUmzFPI-qIImzWAj5RU6Oyk8uinCscHIlJ3foCwE4BXEKf3pr7zjOwjztHH3Nbd6Dt-khJpNzatU9bw7-juofnrcnLBPQ1hJUpUQJqkam_zTbwTFm3rfjJTfg1mEgQzw2D-RY5SJRc0Z0Y62uhWg/s1895/DSC02903.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="1895" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECBUv9k2aMY8XjUd-5dPHXQiEPNVQRXXmHKmEf1gUmzFPI-qIImzWAj5RU6Oyk8uinCscHIlJ3foCwE4BXEKf3pr7zjOwjztHH3Nbd6Dt-khJpNzatU9bw7-juofnrcnLBPQ1hJUpUQJqkam_zTbwTFm3rfjJTfg1mEgQzw2D-RY5SJRc0Z0Y62uhWg/w400-h299/DSC02903.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">C is very soft and a has some neutral color, along with lots of the lighter blue. Amoeboid!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SSgt6OqfZDM7RGGIlmJCeczCkXDKv6exi-XrgJO96rg6kAMgld8-QAyi0MHsW-qJoG0yGH9_80sLEoD1bCWRNnchSRNJf7HzJCAPVWHdX6TjuzHaf8Me6Q95xQsPybmfZ3V4YkZUXgZfJSoYafc1Y3kQz9ZnERq6NTeMJWgDF-nO888HWk20xVg3PQ/s3601/DSC02899.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2699" data-original-width="3601" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SSgt6OqfZDM7RGGIlmJCeczCkXDKv6exi-XrgJO96rg6kAMgld8-QAyi0MHsW-qJoG0yGH9_80sLEoD1bCWRNnchSRNJf7HzJCAPVWHdX6TjuzHaf8Me6Q95xQsPybmfZ3V4YkZUXgZfJSoYafc1Y3kQz9ZnERq6NTeMJWgDF-nO888HWk20xVg3PQ/w640-h480/DSC02899.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBQaSV-48k_BLkLOiiKXIGMQPTX1W74iG5UdyBuoKzV6DAWGiWQ2Dl_qzh2udcpq8NKpJrQ41BWA6vbUWK0-tB_xOqS9AOnZuOe7v7kAMXiGKmhLbfSSL9lFve2Qrge8P-GCeJ3VLCei5aUBoIGssk-y0Fd0nt44h7IAMfNJLGrHERxEZs-DcsovXZkA/s1882/DSC02905-001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">D has lots of the paler blue, and looks like a water depth chart to me, with maybe sandbars. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOR-pxADofHOro7mFST9sBvkpmDg4hPescvBUCZUZTigEpu7iIKjw8AJo8LamRZ6QWgLxcyzG9uE1LzH-PINVIxloAAuiK_34WfkqPDXskZQxIfbtWEz7wudGCJnFRKuUZK6EWQp8Af9jxnsD3Z4L2skH9FygA9D4bnaytd96de3nZSv3ntzoW1Kx_cA/s3535/DSC02900.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2646" data-original-width="3535" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOR-pxADofHOro7mFST9sBvkpmDg4hPescvBUCZUZTigEpu7iIKjw8AJo8LamRZ6QWgLxcyzG9uE1LzH-PINVIxloAAuiK_34WfkqPDXskZQxIfbtWEz7wudGCJnFRKuUZK6EWQp8Af9jxnsD3Z4L2skH9FygA9D4bnaytd96de3nZSv3ntzoW1Kx_cA/w640-h480/DSC02900.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14-3zkUEYzVZiHtrLK_teVTb9ZOJpZVQejUn4IKoBS5cIWq6cvvt7VwTWFrLf0yqRq3ZvQKJy0EnI2kuGrexUSq3Gsf0NAxRAAMwr37FBiM4SJq8bAnRi4jLXhfnYonAkjFht6PESsvoQwELlaTuqfAxxxY0XG6yqI3c0HsLcwXIVKJgqPqR_nEL07Q/s2185/DSC02907.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">E has substantial taupe neutral color, which I think nicely justifies the copper bezel. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP5uhmc-8IFGSc_J1G_hCgOattb9ApkP_vfcJQ8FLPRoxS67jhTicNJapm5g5X132fluAxn-cRPU8mzfhhayOTMrWClVsa-_kxc_jQuG8BWm4ENbGE8OVHYE0qUVi2D7MwSxVZ9RmYNe_kCgVF0iilANmcrH9XL6yq9Ag4llDKg_iw2CGbBhXg391dig/s3541/DSC02901.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2653" data-original-width="3541" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP5uhmc-8IFGSc_J1G_hCgOattb9ApkP_vfcJQ8FLPRoxS67jhTicNJapm5g5X132fluAxn-cRPU8mzfhhayOTMrWClVsa-_kxc_jQuG8BWm4ENbGE8OVHYE0qUVi2D7MwSxVZ9RmYNe_kCgVF0iilANmcrH9XL6yq9Ag4llDKg_iw2CGbBhXg391dig/w640-h480/DSC02901.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzEX6vgLJuJURXYrhdGNv8kk_jXDxQPtW3ClVJnqkLvlbQjM44xU63FyyjSRpOe0t4W2ubYnLmofyq0UjQmtoUZF1iMrIFY5baMMK04A89PKYo3plz2-gO9jPV3cA5mXE52nlLfM2Jht3zk3l9e8VbsVmSwO1QzatPwtYtFncrvzomWALoM1QVTPyeA/s1956/DSC02909.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>I'll keep you posted about when these will go live in my shop here, and on my Facebook pages.Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-48207234510079295572022-04-21T19:35:00.002-06:002022-04-22T10:10:32.379-06:00Meet Mint!<p> In my quest for replacement parts for Pineapple Blossom Necklace Kits, I stumbled across a source for some "S" Fancy Stones in colors I had not used before. So, presented with an opportunity, I ordered some samples and jumped right in! I hope you'll like the results! Meet Mint!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-6It2XW_qWIMcadfnL4mrfTBIpPA8hWK8IjWfsjUYkhilmDC0j41nl5WBu8tn7V-cdjqkhV8NqkpNR7TfXmjpBJums3c7d6YDwiDCbwKIYWohmo4lIqzseKd65SUwtM0NbaKMHR5tsdnLjJJu2hNakJQF5QqVOg-AbqfYeQP6GlHWY5Ram5HMEphMQ/s3521/Mint1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2639" data-original-width="3521" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-6It2XW_qWIMcadfnL4mrfTBIpPA8hWK8IjWfsjUYkhilmDC0j41nl5WBu8tn7V-cdjqkhV8NqkpNR7TfXmjpBJums3c7d6YDwiDCbwKIYWohmo4lIqzseKd65SUwtM0NbaKMHR5tsdnLjJJu2hNakJQF5QqVOg-AbqfYeQP6GlHWY5Ram5HMEphMQ/w640-h480/Mint1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I have to admit, I started here because I found a new sweater at the Soft Surroundings sale rack, in one of my favorite colors. The color I thought (as a very young teen) all my bridesmaids would wear at some big church wedding. SO I did tilt this piece toward cool summer icy blue greens, and that sweater. Plus a closet full of other things I love. That is the new sweater, top and center.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoU-kwgWJakR4GYLi0nQ_O_p8K_TElk9-Knsv_0NB5GHtBejZOnocMPJLqiEtEGCQnMVOpiXZibd3_iytlwWiZ_v-uz3-MXDhuUjnS9RwEl8jFx8GRK1yLHL_9i8MTjZZmKqyAjqkEgwPtOI5NVoaFouKPp6RF-ri6pJG63aMo2QaZsmHDqyCciFJ6Q/s5008/Mint2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2233" data-original-width="5008" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoU-kwgWJakR4GYLi0nQ_O_p8K_TElk9-Knsv_0NB5GHtBejZOnocMPJLqiEtEGCQnMVOpiXZibd3_iytlwWiZ_v-uz3-MXDhuUjnS9RwEl8jFx8GRK1yLHL_9i8MTjZZmKqyAjqkEgwPtOI5NVoaFouKPp6RF-ri6pJG63aMo2QaZsmHDqyCciFJ6Q/w640-h286/Mint2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>My first efforts with Pineapple Blossom mostly were about the interplay between shiny metallic dark Toho Demi beads and their soft Semi-Glazed bead colors, plus the Sueded Gold and other matte Czech rounds. I gradually used lighter metallics with the mattes, and this time, I have all-out, unabashed dazzle. I loved the many colors in the Swarovski jewel, and teamed it with Toho Perma-finish metallics.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiR6JcsFieB9uGDel1A_AJivSrxEJFkJbtlVFoVBzVjZIsPzxwfjHQOC5G3QomPAaRCSaW2DZXRAYQgXIzF1dJNTStNsHAovpWKnkFiqoLuAUW53d-GWJ8YWUxXd7TVbbwhSaNSgxOhwR3BR3lo1y98FTkompM5Ni8QXfctLzgfBweFIKKukBh3r7gQA/s3158/Mint3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2371" data-original-width="3158" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiR6JcsFieB9uGDel1A_AJivSrxEJFkJbtlVFoVBzVjZIsPzxwfjHQOC5G3QomPAaRCSaW2DZXRAYQgXIzF1dJNTStNsHAovpWKnkFiqoLuAUW53d-GWJ8YWUxXd7TVbbwhSaNSgxOhwR3BR3lo1y98FTkompM5Ni8QXfctLzgfBweFIKKukBh3r7gQA/w640-h480/Mint3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I used the beads in a gradation in the bezel itself, and mixed them together to use randomly in the rope. I think my gradation is so subtle it's almost irrelevant, but I enjoyed doing it, so in the kit, the colors are separate. YOU can decide when to mix them, or not. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6-igzI1aiRYInaBHy_mnWpEDI_j2n2kFF3Wy9sNH_Aoh8C1Is4Ysysu2ocj0KEL8gdXizAv9mrOhP7zFZ1bUPXNF579IePL0SoO0v8VDGZs3lyM044XYxidn0r_GYVESgBEdWuMnNe-kenH7I7jyCv8PVoX_3OmyEHV0b6kUph4GmOJmlt8C87ZLC1w/s4352/Mint4-013.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4352" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6-igzI1aiRYInaBHy_mnWpEDI_j2n2kFF3Wy9sNH_Aoh8C1Is4Ysysu2ocj0KEL8gdXizAv9mrOhP7zFZ1bUPXNF579IePL0SoO0v8VDGZs3lyM044XYxidn0r_GYVESgBEdWuMnNe-kenH7I7jyCv8PVoX_3OmyEHV0b6kUph4GmOJmlt8C87ZLC1w/w480-h640/Mint4-013.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p>I ran short of the Czech beads for the last of my kits, so created a kit without a sample piece. It will use Baby Blue Czech Pearls, instead of the Sueded Gold Light Teal in this version. There is just the one. And you have to gamble. But I think it will be luscious. If no one wants it, I get it for myself, lol! </p><p style="text-align: center;">Here's a little idea of how it might look...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VBvAmXk5yhDKVBMk9fEvqtITl41z8IE3HGtp8Vcxq-tY7m-4h1nv9ts4OgHNP7DKZ7hvaHi0U22XlE-niWSQHVJfahACxjqFnAH-aVGzPUWjMgYd6B4sUUbsK5JTWpKyXiB1upGuzfDVt_Krh4GE3UFBSdzR2Zn_hPrp8EYpVKQz7ZLDDvR6nt8lMg/s2841/Mint5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2841" data-original-width="2130" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7VBvAmXk5yhDKVBMk9fEvqtITl41z8IE3HGtp8Vcxq-tY7m-4h1nv9ts4OgHNP7DKZ7hvaHi0U22XlE-niWSQHVJfahACxjqFnAH-aVGzPUWjMgYd6B4sUUbsK5JTWpKyXiB1upGuzfDVt_Krh4GE3UFBSdzR2Zn_hPrp8EYpVKQz7ZLDDvR6nt8lMg/w480-h640/Mint5.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>I think the pearl finish works really nicely with the metallics! And blends nicely with the color mix.</p><p>So, the new kits will be live in my Etsy shop at noon this Sunday, April 24th. There are 6 of the Mint, plus the one Baby Blue and I will put them all in one Mint listing, with the Baby Blue as a color choice. </p><p>It's been quite a chilly spring in Minnesota, but there have been a couple "sweater only" days. Guess which one I wore??? </p><p style="text-align: center;">Hoping your Spring has rainbows, and robin eggs, and a little sprouting fresh mint. </p><p><br /></p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-16030434956551331192022-04-13T18:35:00.000-06:002022-04-13T18:35:31.710-06:00New Colors for Caramel's Claws Necklace in Progress, but FIRST...<p> I went to the local Gem and Lapidary Workers show last week and found some nice bits of stone to re-kit some old favorites. But first, I have two of the stones from the original Blueberry edition that I never kitted. This is the version with the chocolate ambience. Here's a reminder of the colorway.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0k9KhSDTfc6pvBzL2KhP-p6Osc7zwM-alcqPDaDeuNFiAc27pe01ehuncMYnaLWFDm8Rr2IIIpGQS-wB3VfltwO8cTv0Sbg39KuMScaglNLbEOdxbcAml9p7vJqXnZO6VRzVGtwOCETjkki6K0nNVgd-hnJOAz7XEEaX2Acj6EKQOx15hns-ypcGXng/s1863/BLUEKITCOVER-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1747" data-original-width="1863" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0k9KhSDTfc6pvBzL2KhP-p6Osc7zwM-alcqPDaDeuNFiAc27pe01ehuncMYnaLWFDm8Rr2IIIpGQS-wB3VfltwO8cTv0Sbg39KuMScaglNLbEOdxbcAml9p7vJqXnZO6VRzVGtwOCETjkki6K0nNVgd-hnJOAz7XEEaX2Acj6EKQOx15hns-ypcGXng/w640-h600/BLUEKITCOVER-001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Below are the two new stones. I like to be able to have a place here on my blog to show both sides of the stone, because either could be chosen to be the front. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2DpA-t1nXBQkfXaA14VDMf3HUL-0k1r3MdI6jNAeXiK26vz96coYB8t8cMtkdaLLgLk9c3kQCgzeB99dbH_lbSfZbRBxcXs1ONcF2ivzF5ajqy1cPkw7LuOeacGKMV24CcdNGcPsbJWqvsDMlwrUtoVCWNSBZC1i8k6a3O4eu2gttwOK5qSTiRdBhA/s1874/BlueAone.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1874" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2DpA-t1nXBQkfXaA14VDMf3HUL-0k1r3MdI6jNAeXiK26vz96coYB8t8cMtkdaLLgLk9c3kQCgzeB99dbH_lbSfZbRBxcXs1ONcF2ivzF5ajqy1cPkw7LuOeacGKMV24CcdNGcPsbJWqvsDMlwrUtoVCWNSBZC1i8k6a3O4eu2gttwOK5qSTiRdBhA/w640-h480/BlueAone.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Minor pitting with nice over all color and an interesting dark vein.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLGy067ahfiS-e5IG8G6xRTYzc8GJRU8q3wBBPUKt74iwgZ7Yd_1Q0XM69snbXsTS-2odFa17rwgZQovVFNEe7SGLsUFSSfRbMIwJaRqKyB-cIMYX08avzJi9Sm1x1y8YLMe4Vcl2LFDohnRC1wwUf7k-iGNXb7fAzAbfiTx5TyADjane5JfNCJolpQ/s2076/Blue%20Atwo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="2076" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLGy067ahfiS-e5IG8G6xRTYzc8GJRU8q3wBBPUKt74iwgZ7Yd_1Q0XM69snbXsTS-2odFa17rwgZQovVFNEe7SGLsUFSSfRbMIwJaRqKyB-cIMYX08avzJi9Sm1x1y8YLMe4Vcl2LFDohnRC1wwUf7k-iGNXb7fAzAbfiTx5TyADjane5JfNCJolpQ/w640-h480/Blue%20Atwo.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOczL3K4G16E_yMX3w_bhmwC1IDRsjF6zt-jVfSV-0ctPXCWggGzXYGgLAHyEyr3VJxYr4mwIqDPLghSp_ATLHh6270VX9Rsl8y4lJmLdZUaAeVzCNbNuzTxcyc9FeSyuLezqROydsGG1FhFYqG8G-KUycRTZijT92jvgZTe4cPmZCfIhtwLEA_nu8Q/s2069/BlueBone.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="2069" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOczL3K4G16E_yMX3w_bhmwC1IDRsjF6zt-jVfSV-0ctPXCWggGzXYGgLAHyEyr3VJxYr4mwIqDPLghSp_ATLHh6270VX9Rsl8y4lJmLdZUaAeVzCNbNuzTxcyc9FeSyuLezqROydsGG1FhFYqG8G-KUycRTZijT92jvgZTe4cPmZCfIhtwLEA_nu8Q/w640-h482/BlueBone.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some larger pits, but with a little drusy sparkle inside, and exciting veining throughout.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHFb1j_duRpRQ7qfxa-09UlCKJr-SWxXI8oulEnIiOnOnZfFqS5jpgetUxTttR8wfUyYdfcsUUp1B3mTygjGaa3F3hBr8DzL1Q-SPqe9yAfUZU_kY7_Xh1w-sA4ri58BO1jj7ls9MeeEdyh8RT4FH4Izh7tQSv8HWq1HWIKEOUH5OcCoUpyqW8pV0lA/s2076/BlueBtwo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1557" data-original-width="2076" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhHFb1j_duRpRQ7qfxa-09UlCKJr-SWxXI8oulEnIiOnOnZfFqS5jpgetUxTttR8wfUyYdfcsUUp1B3mTygjGaa3F3hBr8DzL1Q-SPqe9yAfUZU_kY7_Xh1w-sA4ri58BO1jj7ls9MeeEdyh8RT4FH4Izh7tQSv8HWq1HWIKEOUH5OcCoUpyqW8pV0lA/w640-h480/BlueBtwo.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And these are the new acorn beads. The originals are no longer available.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJxCejiKXORLx6dSEQBUq7Fz34p1fvjC3uv0xwzoZ7r3nWkdbrd8x-Xi_17pi15NlSEq4CtomWJexNDi1levC6jUW9mWBpAgX9bWBWZc0TTm3EFfOM7MzJUSvGMrMXa_1y94vSzjxg5ChMSI2UviDDsRRks88Pqu-dpgStXWxs624HX7Lsr4nJMXssw/s4361/BlueAcorn.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2109" data-original-width="4361" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJxCejiKXORLx6dSEQBUq7Fz34p1fvjC3uv0xwzoZ7r3nWkdbrd8x-Xi_17pi15NlSEq4CtomWJexNDi1levC6jUW9mWBpAgX9bWBWZc0TTm3EFfOM7MzJUSvGMrMXa_1y94vSzjxg5ChMSI2UviDDsRRks88Pqu-dpgStXWxs624HX7Lsr4nJMXssw/w640-h310/BlueAcorn.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are translucent and a little less teal, and more aqua. They seem nice with these stones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are kitted with the chocolate coppery browns shown above.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They will be in my shop tomorrow morning, April 14th. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BUT!!! I have another set of coming, with a hematite bezel and dark grey accents, and making use of the matte stones, which are vibrant and luscious. SO, know there are more Blueberries on their way in the next couple weeks, depending on supply shopping and shipping times. And if you already have a chocolate version, you might want to wait for the hematite. Stay tuned!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Spring and a Joyful Easter or Passover or Ramadan, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or whatever you celebrate when the earth begins to re-awaken from Winter's slumber.</div><br /><p><br /></p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-85174751199208694922022-03-18T10:39:00.001-06:002022-03-18T10:39:31.465-06:00LILAC KITS!! Plus a 25% off sale on the Tutorial.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/275082982/etutorial-for-white-lilac-necklace" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3016" data-original-width="4435" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyiCK714-nLtyRjBI3W35xPo1oC2jjFGMHHWxRqb2MDUAKQE4rt7e_hQd6sKiqvEbLdSt24KH28r4pyRMB7GU9zNaNR-M8FwdTswQ2WJr8tYeW0U8QFNaMdfT1LgzV8UoPQf7_JWH_oW1L99tkmM9ZanCXjR5KvyRAWo2Or3AzrVqOLK5BenMRNva53g=w640-h436" width="640" /></a></div><p>One of the first tutorials I wrote was "White Lilac". And at the time, I thought I would make kits for the project. As it turned out, making those kits was a substantial task. Twenty bags (and this by consolidated several groups of products into more eco-friendly single bags) and 27 different items were required! At the time, I simply lacked the organizational experience to do this. But now, older, wiser, and more experienced, I MET THAT GOAL.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I HAVE LISTED THESE KITS IN MY SHOP, AND THE TUTORIAL SALE IS LIVE AND LASTS THROUGH THE END OF THIS MONTH. </p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinulN8Vc9nEpRvsm1BEAPdlhp29OeeHia5Lq2Jg_C80o24c2FRD6BFXBLQy3h2zaB6pLG37_kTtzhbAz8qrVqoRzkSea4l88FMkOiIPFbWtoyo5PDhg-sHSCOjGEcvjOzTCHROups6WwjaRbbbzV4yR-L5SiN_SCmL88UZtxKDUVSX_RuuHYKx8dbILw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinulN8Vc9nEpRvsm1BEAPdlhp29OeeHia5Lq2Jg_C80o24c2FRD6BFXBLQy3h2zaB6pLG37_kTtzhbAz8qrVqoRzkSea4l88FMkOiIPFbWtoyo5PDhg-sHSCOjGEcvjOzTCHROups6WwjaRbbbzV4yR-L5SiN_SCmL88UZtxKDUVSX_RuuHYKx8dbILw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p>The most common feedback I get for this tutorial is about how hard it is to find all the beads. So given that I had bought many of the beads for the white colorway in 2016, (and more since, as I have run into them at what I consider to be kitting prices) I have decided it is time to remedy that situation. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggMoidvvztwSlzW8g1TT6liAb_J9BkrmufQm_TNYHto-IDRDw9P5dTYf8WMGUANE6ktiBXjgamjJJlptPZJ4iui1M616qTNZHzX7VALKXwO119YMkHSQBcFhFOShoLbpM1Z6GJjyj8CZ4wrGdzzvMhmmMQ0kic5dzP5t5MlsyCaGfOgkVD5z88IQ5HSg=s2747" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2747" data-original-width="2056" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggMoidvvztwSlzW8g1TT6liAb_J9BkrmufQm_TNYHto-IDRDw9P5dTYf8WMGUANE6ktiBXjgamjJJlptPZJ4iui1M616qTNZHzX7VALKXwO119YMkHSQBcFhFOShoLbpM1Z6GJjyj8CZ4wrGdzzvMhmmMQ0kic5dzP5t5MlsyCaGfOgkVD5z88IQ5HSg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I also have a new colorway I am calling Lavender Lilac, plus the original White Lilac colorway and the kits are finally assembled, the tutorial buffed up, and a 25% off sale on the tutorial are all ready to go, just in time for the vernal equinox! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4HZs22bzuibdVcVvFwxdTassnhW3D9t-B04m5vuZpW7iHB0LPHpQgZnW89FSjjABFdGx0VJ7S2sYviWuDCrDRdDBoFUIgs4FL6D_MDtKwPFUFBRet74br5JKvD0IgK6ebyMjLbgQkLO-Aj0a2qxpA_V2Am9ZLkfapn1latstEvL2f-9Yruz9QzkVnWA=s4205" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4205" data-original-width="3152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4HZs22bzuibdVcVvFwxdTassnhW3D9t-B04m5vuZpW7iHB0LPHpQgZnW89FSjjABFdGx0VJ7S2sYviWuDCrDRdDBoFUIgs4FL6D_MDtKwPFUFBRet74br5JKvD0IgK6ebyMjLbgQkLO-Aj0a2qxpA_V2Am9ZLkfapn1latstEvL2f-9Yruz9QzkVnWA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p>The White Lilac is built from two different white Czech rounds and their organic shapes and subtle color shifts are so beautiful in these flowers! They have a sharper, deeper matte green leaf, and are high contrast, with a subtly sparkly gilt-lined Ceylon pearl Toho bead in the yoke. I wear mine with several different colors and always have people stopping me to look at the necklace. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHFeE_mEuMJXjoLdKj6Z8dWOO7zM619V528vVru5WWgXwUOqeo6iRP5DtXjHh4oEm_CRO5GIWpl8UY77NXAUA85_lUBm58ywexTKlLZXKCaHClhnP78MyY56F-iED8pPZmXZI3bBMM638upLrW8o2zya4QjrGsyzM0Egqm7BahEB9CdTh5Ah0M07EFKw=s4077" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4077" data-original-width="3058" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHFeE_mEuMJXjoLdKj6Z8dWOO7zM619V528vVru5WWgXwUOqeo6iRP5DtXjHh4oEm_CRO5GIWpl8UY77NXAUA85_lUBm58ywexTKlLZXKCaHClhnP78MyY56F-iED8pPZmXZI3bBMM638upLrW8o2zya4QjrGsyzM0Egqm7BahEB9CdTh5Ah0M07EFKw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Love the way this upper leaf pulls away from the neck, and how the attachment allows for a V or a choker!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhX-iyBN4aMyhse56WjthSaMTqFxXNcYlQQxXMq-nkrorLflWDrY9ZWOqPxfZuguLxC1PRIgjju7xs5Ky-uGhb0Ni_H5m83s4Y7aoMKzQ6EVuY9gQCm2p2LKUubXi_R7uHegFRu_VJCtHgAU0gQXJS6PJudZzLroXV0TJi7teY08u2QwRR5fE92AexxRA=s3852" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3852" data-original-width="2885" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhX-iyBN4aMyhse56WjthSaMTqFxXNcYlQQxXMq-nkrorLflWDrY9ZWOqPxfZuguLxC1PRIgjju7xs5Ky-uGhb0Ni_H5m83s4Y7aoMKzQ6EVuY9gQCm2p2LKUubXi_R7uHegFRu_VJCtHgAU0gQXJS6PJudZzLroXV0TJi7teY08u2QwRR5fE92AexxRA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p>The Lavender uses Opal Silver Lined Toho beads, and a softer, rainbow finish bead for the leaves, for a generally springy and lovely look. I did the gradation as it is done in the tutorial, but I am planning to do this one more time using a different idea. I just LOVE the varigated lilacs that I recently discovered. Here's a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Varigated+lilac&oq=varigated&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0i10i433j69i57j0i10i433j0i10j0i10i131i433j0i10l4.4076j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8">link</a>! Now, my flower pattern cannot really be used to create this edge detail. BUT I think something magical could be done by using the kit beads in a slightly different way. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWdZHLJcHsU4UM1_D6SfVKGoCvARrK2DvZDwq8iamMsXL7pR82-stX8JW9wlOPJJtF9Gb1MUEz9QQHtR8GumAd6TgSoEdUcG3_ib5N0spyQZHEChqiLbNgM8YdKNzlRsM7DFPtKPPiN3ifplwLxoyowmVtW1yf7eJNUeDktLl0wWmYuA44ukCDtk0kNA=s442" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="442" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWdZHLJcHsU4UM1_D6SfVKGoCvARrK2DvZDwq8iamMsXL7pR82-stX8JW9wlOPJJtF9Gb1MUEz9QQHtR8GumAd6TgSoEdUcG3_ib5N0spyQZHEChqiLbNgM8YdKNzlRsM7DFPtKPPiN3ifplwLxoyowmVtW1yf7eJNUeDktLl0wWmYuA44ukCDtk0kNA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>You would likely need the tutorial to be able to fully understand this, but I think if you were to use the A and B PALE beads at the tips of the all or most flowers, varying them slightly, sometimes just the A, or just some of the A, and sometimes 1 or 2 or 3 or even 4 of the PALE B, it might just be spectacular. Like that one little flower above! I put an insert with info about that idea in the Lavender kits. So if any of you decide to give that a try, PLEASE SHOW ME! I'd love to share it here on my blog!</p><p style="text-align: center;">If it seems like a good time to take on a BIG project, (these take me about 25-30 hours) and you feel like celebrating the return of warm, sunny days, and sweet-smelling flowers, stop on by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HauteIceBeadwork">MY ETSY SHOP! </a></p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-20353940161266463782022-02-02T08:56:00.001-06:002022-02-02T09:16:06.624-06:00When People Use my Tutorials, and Add Their Own Personality and Skills<p> Susan contacted me when she could not find her download of one of my tutorials. We had a nice chat, and she went on to buy a Summer Fruit kit in the Grapefruit color. I know orange tones are not everyone's favorite, but she assured me she loved color and proved it when she finished her focal. She swore she had the wardrobe to work with it, and she DID! I love this fabric! It was her gentle nudge that reminded me I had the materials to re-kit <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/702406930/etutorial-summer-fruit-series-with-five">Summer Fruit</a>. That was a good thing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjtw4Ng7AEdUKSQK0UxeNbfAHDqelqk5hNTU7pPCOfv6uQkR2Gv0Jjvrl0NV595Z4LBPyr05EIEMIvGMCrJjdDfGCBiYNw1A3O0bqv3bx7n_dsYrhyDEDUAgLhc2m1zSPfjPFJ036DjueHigS6hWsWUXjzk3tjiwajrevaHoS4x-oLjFJtvQXX7M_D7g=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjtw4Ng7AEdUKSQK0UxeNbfAHDqelqk5hNTU7pPCOfv6uQkR2Gv0Jjvrl0NV595Z4LBPyr05EIEMIvGMCrJjdDfGCBiYNw1A3O0bqv3bx7n_dsYrhyDEDUAgLhc2m1zSPfjPFJ036DjueHigS6hWsWUXjzk3tjiwajrevaHoS4x-oLjFJtvQXX7M_D7g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p>I was enthusiastic about her costuming, so she shared a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/469164117/etutorial-for-fall-flame-leaf-bail-and">Fall Flame</a> necklace she had made, with coordinating earrings. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAhjljQGHv9Oe_REUVz5wia_-ppbFpUYjkiLB43FZGuIzd1TH8gj05Ad5qV5qy19LwG_BDTP1Q4HIe_j9DgsnfiE8haRSW7O4aeN7Fc_tS2UTd5jzN2f3s5lKyceH1F2VOLsBWCSrgJg5Xc_3bJNQ7xxK7u1R-3rnaBrG4wQjGUEMwWcm2IIFlmuQM5A=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAhjljQGHv9Oe_REUVz5wia_-ppbFpUYjkiLB43FZGuIzd1TH8gj05Ad5qV5qy19LwG_BDTP1Q4HIe_j9DgsnfiE8haRSW7O4aeN7Fc_tS2UTd5jzN2f3s5lKyceH1F2VOLsBWCSrgJg5Xc_3bJNQ7xxK7u1R-3rnaBrG4wQjGUEMwWcm2IIFlmuQM5A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /> I think those earrings are inspired, and I also love what she did with the bead caps before the clasps!<p></p><p>Then she sent me an image of her Fuchsia <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/529478179/etutorial-pineapple-blossom-necklace-for">Pineapple Blossom Necklace</a>, again, with earrings she created with leftover kit beads and some rivoli's she "happened" to have on hand. Don't we all have stuff like that??</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAL13af0YPm7x2PJAaLQZPxEB16h1cilR8bYfapPHtWSJlGXQhcIHbSh7sSA7Anojf6lilAD87xds5U44DnTfBlQrOulkMlAt1ngwsMbR3vbvAhlIsfS1sbwEgDwu8_jMGxH7i2QTR0Ru6ExT0nMzZWBCHFfbci735r0-GPMJnTSJd8iPnX_wMNx8Ttw=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAL13af0YPm7x2PJAaLQZPxEB16h1cilR8bYfapPHtWSJlGXQhcIHbSh7sSA7Anojf6lilAD87xds5U44DnTfBlQrOulkMlAt1ngwsMbR3vbvAhlIsfS1sbwEgDwu8_jMGxH7i2QTR0Ru6ExT0nMzZWBCHFfbci735r0-GPMJnTSJd8iPnX_wMNx8Ttw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how she adapted my pattern to create the rivoli edges for her earrings! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And again, an interesting bead cap and clasp variation!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And finally she had asked if I could put together a Green Frond kit for Pineapple Blossom, and of course, I had most of the materials, except for the Swarovski, which of course was no where to be found in quantity. So she made up her own, similar colorway and again, matching earrings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDmu5tCIyH8b_2DIb3CoNQPIdwoAm7NGV-ODv4eUNex3qnKP5kNpO4vk9_8eqwW9MaHUwqsrXtgUGJVa0l1z35o3rnzqZys_WmVhb2WmNVxbALUUOB9WUJl_OIGAaP5KvMP1FVtBalCUnrlK4bKlLV-8NQA2Kev01b7yicqvCrbXu1MC-BpOtPg6gxgA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDmu5tCIyH8b_2DIb3CoNQPIdwoAm7NGV-ODv4eUNex3qnKP5kNpO4vk9_8eqwW9MaHUwqsrXtgUGJVa0l1z35o3rnzqZys_WmVhb2WmNVxbALUUOB9WUJl_OIGAaP5KvMP1FVtBalCUnrlK4bKlLV-8NQA2Kev01b7yicqvCrbXu1MC-BpOtPg6gxgA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's really rewarding to see my patterns made up, and added to, by my sweet customers! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks Susan, for sharing your ingenuity with me! And letting me share on my blog!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visit my Etsy shop for these tutorials and kits and more <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HauteIceBeadwork">here</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-73870387389132186152022-01-26T19:19:00.002-06:002022-01-26T19:19:41.448-06:00Summer Fruit Kits Back in Stock, and a Sale on the Tutorial<p style="text-align: center;"><b>I am going to take the assembly of these kits as a big win! </b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9I5zXtku9A37lnNfOryRORZMAjoAJCIMZkVLUWz9CU4RIxRq2p2mYN7nXBNEuYaNzdJ1IzF1-bWxwnmq-ORa-5WXEtdfgQVNTpNpN046Y9Uq-gcl_x2SuWQT7mEak1ZIfQX4AF5MFWiU/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5120" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9I5zXtku9A37lnNfOryRORZMAjoAJCIMZkVLUWz9CU4RIxRq2p2mYN7nXBNEuYaNzdJ1IzF1-bWxwnmq-ORa-5WXEtdfgQVNTpNpN046Y9Uq-gcl_x2SuWQT7mEak1ZIfQX4AF5MFWiU/w466-h349/HIB-19-Summer1.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><br />I felt completely overwhelmed when Swarovski shut down sales to mere mortals. Between that and Covid, I found it hard to pick up a needle or a bead. BUT... I got busy with some Christmas beading and my mojo peeked out from behind its rock. I remembered I had bought oval fancy stones to re-kit this project, and finally with a little nudge, and some help from a friend, it's done!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUlZERO48B97TcN7qw400m5qq_TDpC3Ka_jfXMDocI9LSjNoy10aZXl0nBj-Qj-f49UZP2aIEb1LKKfkg9veW0XS_L8QamLXA5Bm3odVa3C5NH-ONn1M_K6g7ynX3-75Ky4ZjSVpTGhv7Ntan1vOuJHhLNNG-pApujkl0GVR6M7GhbnurQZ14cjs7Q_g=s4204" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4204" data-original-width="2990" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUlZERO48B97TcN7qw400m5qq_TDpC3Ka_jfXMDocI9LSjNoy10aZXl0nBj-Qj-f49UZP2aIEb1LKKfkg9veW0XS_L8QamLXA5Bm3odVa3C5NH-ONn1M_K6g7ynX3-75Ky4ZjSVpTGhv7Ntan1vOuJHhLNNG-pApujkl0GVR6M7GhbnurQZ14cjs7Q_g=w456-h640" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tutorial allows for 5 different variations of an extended, winged bezel project.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4rEpi4LC46IMLvY0S1NMUZj8aZ_nVt4tcRPSrVG8sx67laC-87ucM-RbbclJ7g1LCy6YifL9uJSUGoUab38OPzTM3vPmSJakXbygaIzw6yqS_VxtNskqYkS6-zJgym57qYqwp7aVJTymvhJSk4Y_zrqVE-sBSi8ER_XHQ-bTuTQmDtLqQzzzaFTS5kw=s4472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4472" data-original-width="2980" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4rEpi4LC46IMLvY0S1NMUZj8aZ_nVt4tcRPSrVG8sx67laC-87ucM-RbbclJ7g1LCy6YifL9uJSUGoUab38OPzTM3vPmSJakXbygaIzw6yqS_VxtNskqYkS6-zJgym57qYqwp7aVJTymvhJSk4Y_zrqVE-sBSi8ER_XHQ-bTuTQmDtLqQzzzaFTS5kw=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">And to celebrate, I am selling the tutorial at 25% off until next Saturday. So if this project is of interest, now is the time to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/702406930/etutorial-summer-fruit-series-with-five">grab that tut</a>! And if you want, the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/702431758/kit-only-for-summer-fruit-series">Kits are now is stock </a>too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguJ3MnUu0McJJDOZwBy9uDsuEbqbmpvpmdk-Y-eWIGuvVIG4MZla-f3t4dGs_yDy85GYgYGt5LeP1LNDpLScwgQTvzBHfMLqgUiF0YEgo8o5utMoX6YE6DMb9NXTim7kM3z87xceTXkWylxDMjaY_pedakOpciUXdvGc6Q0Yj_AqO29ZQGC9lYByhAlg=s4912" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4912" data-original-width="3264" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguJ3MnUu0McJJDOZwBy9uDsuEbqbmpvpmdk-Y-eWIGuvVIG4MZla-f3t4dGs_yDy85GYgYGt5LeP1LNDpLScwgQTvzBHfMLqgUiF0YEgo8o5utMoX6YE6DMb9NXTim7kM3z87xceTXkWylxDMjaY_pedakOpciUXdvGc6Q0Yj_AqO29ZQGC9lYByhAlg=w345-h518" width="345" /></a></div><p>And MAYBE, just maybe, there might be a new project in the offing... Crossing my fingers!</p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-37330287944408651442021-04-05T16:02:00.004-06:002021-04-07T09:23:09.208-06:00Some Butterflies!<p>Have a few kits for my various butterfly beadwork. One of my buyers requested the Eostre Spiral Butterfly kit, so it is back in stock. It has lovely Spring colors and a pretty hand-painted butterfly pendant. You can find that kit by clicking <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/598016695/eostre-spiral-butterfly-necklace-kit">HERE</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQs81SovYdqxJ2uOz6OlOiwb-pSDSi-YK5vt9XSDZyXvVAI7h_pWucn90k2_sIzcqiSWocFtnUf6449Ycryt_SUFo6zXeFq48oOQz_bT4K2jCZziP5wBnqU84glldXOHZZQLPTwIjoHMe/s2048/OestreList1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQs81SovYdqxJ2uOz6OlOiwb-pSDSi-YK5vt9XSDZyXvVAI7h_pWucn90k2_sIzcqiSWocFtnUf6449Ycryt_SUFo6zXeFq48oOQz_bT4K2jCZziP5wBnqU84glldXOHZZQLPTwIjoHMe/w506-h379/OestreList1.JPG" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tutorial is right next door in my Etsy shop.</div><p>Here are a couple detail shots. I especially like the Spiral Chenille stitch with the inserted scales.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2qSQMkYBgn-ZNwFBYRxUb7VQo4t_OcgZULzRRO7D9TK04b_rLtJRfmRN8fj7gC7gSo2pJ3Z5mycYGVs8egvJVxOqeUxYK2-6h5XnjPYHzkU3MXIlWfxvgBr0OJVeBmCsadXVkCNvzRPO/s1279/DSC00955.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1279" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD2qSQMkYBgn-ZNwFBYRxUb7VQo4t_OcgZULzRRO7D9TK04b_rLtJRfmRN8fj7gC7gSo2pJ3Z5mycYGVs8egvJVxOqeUxYK2-6h5XnjPYHzkU3MXIlWfxvgBr0OJVeBmCsadXVkCNvzRPO/s320/DSC00955.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I love the lavender leather backing for the jewel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTMIZ0giJ0pXrv-2qBeaii6KShj9K6g_9W1_Sz4JMOVklF_IEqGU9cuk3u-uzJJtVfMw3xKI_jsKBJd2KGD8kg-bFFR4qeunjR02srnrEvGV_MjxRrFJl1HrRh-t8sRU_2H8jWiwX-tij/s2048/DSC00951-001.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2042" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTMIZ0giJ0pXrv-2qBeaii6KShj9K6g_9W1_Sz4JMOVklF_IEqGU9cuk3u-uzJJtVfMw3xKI_jsKBJd2KGD8kg-bFFR4qeunjR02srnrEvGV_MjxRrFJl1HrRh-t8sRU_2H8jWiwX-tij/s320/DSC00951-001.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND... the hand-painted pendant. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQF0XFTa0k8n_dKuqG0j4WTHhyphenhyphenNUhkOToJVKuW1p1uOeZfmF44B5-EHWdzvHo3HspycUDqrlerm10C2IeBqh3O-7IXACPOlswj48N8gI5M8PSdzlfsLBAEoGYCk_mbX02d6TdiUucexYmM/s2048/Oestre1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1459" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQF0XFTa0k8n_dKuqG0j4WTHhyphenhyphenNUhkOToJVKuW1p1uOeZfmF44B5-EHWdzvHo3HspycUDqrlerm10C2IeBqh3O-7IXACPOlswj48N8gI5M8PSdzlfsLBAEoGYCk_mbX02d6TdiUucexYmM/w314-h441/Oestre1.JPG" width="314" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I found three gold Butterfly Bags that I had not sold while cleaning. I started on a new applique, but while hunting for beads, I found a kit for the Pearl Monarch bag for which had never written a tutorial. SO, rather than just toss that kit, I wrote a tutorial. One of the gold bags got a Monarch applique, and is ready to ship, with the kit. Find the kit <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/995064361/kit-only-beads-and-quilted-silk-bag-to">HERE</a>. Actually, it sold out really fast.... <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaud5VlAXbdmzDN1ZZZDM4HWNK1nKx4z8ZYl2XC4Xd2JiUlJAeceCmLD7fsK0H1x_N01CBIP_LssC74lvlYwgFLm2i-Gnrnxqn3uhaFo_u6gr0HC0jho_qfAKfRLMQlqBWrflRHxzipmOl/s2048/HIB-18-BBPearlMonarch.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaud5VlAXbdmzDN1ZZZDM4HWNK1nKx4z8ZYl2XC4Xd2JiUlJAeceCmLD7fsK0H1x_N01CBIP_LssC74lvlYwgFLm2i-Gnrnxqn3uhaFo_u6gr0HC0jho_qfAKfRLMQlqBWrflRHxzipmOl/w465-h349/HIB-18-BBPearlMonarch.jpg" width="465" /></a></div><br /> And the tutorial is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/995064813/etutorial-only-pearl-monarch-beaded">HERE</a>. Here's the final chart, so you can get a feel for the process.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtnofN9mOZqrhd5Ifofp6MsZs7cdEQzx458mkJCvVBVPrYj88DZr9GGJZR8o5PIuDJUJrtf2Zm0TTEL7Atv3_BMUd8DAEGoLZM_cmC5JwDo6RXc_ZihKcnHxeDu9tQ9cWs_qb4ElTZMfs/s1104/PearlFull.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="762" height="665" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtnofN9mOZqrhd5Ifofp6MsZs7cdEQzx458mkJCvVBVPrYj88DZr9GGJZR8o5PIuDJUJrtf2Zm0TTEL7Atv3_BMUd8DAEGoLZM_cmC5JwDo6RXc_ZihKcnHxeDu9tQ9cWs_qb4ElTZMfs/w459-h665/PearlFull.png" width="459" /></a></div><br /><div>And I also found a complete Sunset Butterflies Kit. So the second bag got the appropriate appliques and is also ready to fly to you for finishing. Find the kit <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/616582835/kit-only-lavender-sunset-butterfly-from">HERE</a>. And the tutorial <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/603057356/e-tutorial-only-for-sunset-butterflies">HERE</a>.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1uVDR4FOU3Tm4S6RghcqAgv4OV33Gw9IVUYghIl8OHhfw0s_uliM_aSwWK4xJ_K-xDQYZnSHilXSn8PtIH3305flIYCCZaRP8n4jKeXOf71H5LQdZav65rP_Ql0MZkPZ7PZRFe2RB2g4J/s2048/DSC02704.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="2048" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1uVDR4FOU3Tm4S6RghcqAgv4OV33Gw9IVUYghIl8OHhfw0s_uliM_aSwWK4xJ_K-xDQYZnSHilXSn8PtIH3305flIYCCZaRP8n4jKeXOf71H5LQdZav65rP_Ql0MZkPZ7PZRFe2RB2g4J/w459-h344/DSC02704.JPG" width="459" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here's what the beads and colors look like. I love this little bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0rKNcI29URTxapQxJUH0TqmVSqoougGTZE7myjt2yjotzfPmjEX-oN9ITbXJMoYuJoghfIvBtQtuaKVZPOi_3pC1j3BHivzz3F6dpgmSfBJnRsTA2zlvNhshP8vR98DIlU0rIbSwlD2F/s2048/HIB-18-BBSunsetDKITList-001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0rKNcI29URTxapQxJUH0TqmVSqoougGTZE7myjt2yjotzfPmjEX-oN9ITbXJMoYuJoghfIvBtQtuaKVZPOi_3pC1j3BHivzz3F6dpgmSfBJnRsTA2zlvNhshP8vR98DIlU0rIbSwlD2F/w453-h340/HIB-18-BBSunsetDKITList-001.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And that third gold bag... Well, before I looked for kitting beads, I hunted down a different applique and made a new bag, carefully taking photos, thinking it would be the one I was writing up as a tutorial. Now, I guess I just have a new bag, as I cannot find any more of this gold silk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIk8IysTXBMsZTZ-X9estrlxRdeA9PRTUJIrFrftdduQgDomVp2SnmHnzW09gGFI1Xu3zM9iWEC9Zal3u2sWLLWyTwOgRY6mMldMRFLLtBTn5S66XD6vrVPGwoY0ORGk6knzSm_7I7uFc/s2048/DSC02714.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIk8IysTXBMsZTZ-X9estrlxRdeA9PRTUJIrFrftdduQgDomVp2SnmHnzW09gGFI1Xu3zM9iWEC9Zal3u2sWLLWyTwOgRY6mMldMRFLLtBTn5S66XD6vrVPGwoY0ORGk6knzSm_7I7uFc/w463-h347/DSC02714.JPG" width="463" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I did find the green silk bags I had started eons ago. So maybe those are up next. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-67536105696028480382021-03-08T16:20:00.001-06:002021-03-08T16:22:14.895-06:00Dressmaking for my Beadwork<p>I really am kinda retired. So I feel free to follow my interests as they appear. I have been cleaning out my studio, and keep finding things that could be finished. And some things that could be started!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOST-XphMREHPWxvXEXJCmFThfty0gXkgrHeuJ5tC0vECRbm5Zvr-H8e_984PMgSHsHi5eN4ULkEBeA1w6X57tv9abSEcfIVghUz_qZgG5FeJfzcv5InGvO9TH8a08KG0zF3pe_MsAIV4c/s2607/IMG_4707.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2607" data-original-width="1206" height="493" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOST-XphMREHPWxvXEXJCmFThfty0gXkgrHeuJ5tC0vECRbm5Zvr-H8e_984PMgSHsHi5eN4ULkEBeA1w6X57tv9abSEcfIVghUz_qZgG5FeJfzcv5InGvO9TH8a08KG0zF3pe_MsAIV4c/w228-h493/IMG_4707.JPG" width="228" /></a></div><br /><p>This piece of fabric was purchased many years ago, and I pitched it to several of my ballroom clients, but no one took the bait. I may not have pitched with great conviction, as I LOVED this print. I may have (on many levels) wanted to keep it for myself. Kinda wish I had laid it out flat for you to see, but this was after I calculated a place where I thought my necklace might fit and chopped a hole in the middle of the fabric to have a look. It's a poly single knit, and runs in one direction, so I knew I needed minimal seaming. I decided on dolman sleeves, and shaping from side seams only.</p><p>Here's the necklace.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7kiGofmF4IZhUCB66cUb5uaiSJmr8RvUOTNDwvTW8AwDBSHFJObYdH8IGKWHyZoyJF2IXLePsoAIe_73jDksTo7T14zqItrIApR9RVcBBJOjrObR3Wpk4nW5q8eYYmTtfIqFecZvb4lDS/s2048/GBF2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7kiGofmF4IZhUCB66cUb5uaiSJmr8RvUOTNDwvTW8AwDBSHFJObYdH8IGKWHyZoyJF2IXLePsoAIe_73jDksTo7T14zqItrIApR9RVcBBJOjrObR3Wpk4nW5q8eYYmTtfIqFecZvb4lDS/s320/GBF2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Sooo... A couple days later...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9IEIBkeeK8X_ttYdGD3qWguxdti-JIVj_3b4STpHrAjJFAHl12efpSbSNvkBdN7ALAMa1G6i59VH3VICUhgoWFu_c-kGA_DP6XbFVHuDbOh7PNY30K430MZWmnTg_5OGlh3LWdOb8seV/s2560/IMG_4714.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1229" height="657" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9IEIBkeeK8X_ttYdGD3qWguxdti-JIVj_3b4STpHrAjJFAHl12efpSbSNvkBdN7ALAMa1G6i59VH3VICUhgoWFu_c-kGA_DP6XbFVHuDbOh7PNY30K430MZWmnTg_5OGlh3LWdOb8seV/w316-h657/IMG_4714.JPG" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I pleated the right side to provide a more interesting fit and bit of movement.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrivIolqECVocXlbD6n4rgYna7Auj-bzJZFvMCydqnCkeWMnUrIGQDV5b8sz994oW4fLcwQuTOPZrBMV5rt7o6ofCvWz0D0BxKGgU4jCE544kaNtfvQVmY6J9JzF9GKbCmbOqxWeATWwxO/s2048/IMG_4715.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrivIolqECVocXlbD6n4rgYna7Auj-bzJZFvMCydqnCkeWMnUrIGQDV5b8sz994oW4fLcwQuTOPZrBMV5rt7o6ofCvWz0D0BxKGgU4jCE544kaNtfvQVmY6J9JzF9GKbCmbOqxWeATWwxO/s320/IMG_4715.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The necklace fits the space, and without being too matchy-matchy, feels OK to me with the print.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlI8VgzQ6QUMtoCCqki-chSVqyZu1eDNp0yXCODPRzNOjcxzSiS_qlqUhG3NB9hNDMJeRqC_IKUfV5shDLW-GICR76Ca95TjwV6ETKZfXvLnRkMgfgfpEzEXflWK6X9awqqBUbB3zyhnK/s2048/IMG_4716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1201" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlI8VgzQ6QUMtoCCqki-chSVqyZu1eDNp0yXCODPRzNOjcxzSiS_qlqUhG3NB9hNDMJeRqC_IKUfV5shDLW-GICR76Ca95TjwV6ETKZfXvLnRkMgfgfpEzEXflWK6X9awqqBUbB3zyhnK/w195-h332/IMG_4716.JPG" width="195" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pleating detail. I am an inch larger than the form at the waist and at the hip. I fill it out a bit better!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikP-FHk6VFt91petWctyJ5kJ5biis3r3WL-cAA1nM7aZeSWz8Vyc1M0p9GIZPJ3bpULwVIF5TtA44imnd4Yua9cbweooM3QR6aIzC22dxy_Qq2jmtd39cmDYBRU4LayjB_1son7ZmETxFZ/s2588/IMG_4717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2588" data-original-width="1215" height="431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikP-FHk6VFt91petWctyJ5kJ5biis3r3WL-cAA1nM7aZeSWz8Vyc1M0p9GIZPJ3bpULwVIF5TtA44imnd4Yua9cbweooM3QR6aIzC22dxy_Qq2jmtd39cmDYBRU4LayjB_1son7ZmETxFZ/w202-h431/IMG_4717.JPG" width="202" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here is the back detail.</div><p>I am having a lot of fun sewing in my studio recently. Beading is feeling very sedentary to me, and I want to be more mobile. But it's still nice to wear all that beadwork, especially in a new context!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7nGJi0Lo1pPJvr7BiwYh9Qt5lw9V-T0xjgUd1ucdsrznlnq9PggT0mbyVXNOyKs0CfilbQd9fsOjlyhI0Yz0ZKya79eW5kzSoRwzBULL-D_NcyUi_K8_EK_wz2G9N6Hzj-L5lXd-ua0G/s3017/IMG_4718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="3017" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7nGJi0Lo1pPJvr7BiwYh9Qt5lw9V-T0xjgUd1ucdsrznlnq9PggT0mbyVXNOyKs0CfilbQd9fsOjlyhI0Yz0ZKya79eW5kzSoRwzBULL-D_NcyUi_K8_EK_wz2G9N6Hzj-L5lXd-ua0G/w407-h141/IMG_4718.JPG" width="407" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then, of course, there is THIS! Let's hope it does not become a permanent wardrobe feature!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay safe and healthy!</div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-57875581213318094382021-01-20T12:51:00.002-06:002021-01-20T12:51:44.302-06:00How Beaders Use My Patterns Fascinates Me!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVJxTIFoXqwNnyV7Y6LVOb2HrFgjElhbN8NwNDv5LNhD_Rw4Q3x_Jw-Wy112458mMdHHHqW-qanWpB06kIuczxeBHQAhEuJNtsVO-joOvtxl6UyNOficmEicyrdU8TQ4aE89esq-tibh3/s380/JCCopy1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="380" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVJxTIFoXqwNnyV7Y6LVOb2HrFgjElhbN8NwNDv5LNhD_Rw4Q3x_Jw-Wy112458mMdHHHqW-qanWpB06kIuczxeBHQAhEuJNtsVO-joOvtxl6UyNOficmEicyrdU8TQ4aE89esq-tibh3/w446-h446/JCCopy1.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I am really fascinated by the things people like to do to my Fall Flame leaf pattern. Judy set out on a real learning mission and asked a lot of questions along the way. It's fun for me to be able to talk all bead nerdy with someone else who actually cares about that I am blabbering on about.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Judy wanted to shape her leaf differently and give it an additional vein and a more complex edge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQToA2crqiMwnwvBKzZuLDQ9zFsbpqWo_Jq7hyphenhyphenYd-rKIV-KLsnu_8_j8WBNOzY2WXJRbAig1zdgL2XT1CVYauwf0REEvftd9MDLo_ebA_A0RY4UHbpQ73VzYm59Wndht24XmOpKSbqDlv/s532/JCBoth.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="532" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQToA2crqiMwnwvBKzZuLDQ9zFsbpqWo_Jq7hyphenhyphenYd-rKIV-KLsnu_8_j8WBNOzY2WXJRbAig1zdgL2XT1CVYauwf0REEvftd9MDLo_ebA_A0RY4UHbpQ73VzYm59Wndht24XmOpKSbqDlv/w475-h346/JCBoth.JPG" width="475" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I believe the darker leaf has just the two veins that my Sugar maple model had. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnWfJ8R4MdLNFILTmVVJ3OqGwIc0w_X-r1SjZIZ5AAdn2RPtGnVxjFbNXkAmjhwsiiV7cmzCB0KfVQU9ZdS4PwUWYpCzRbuicAEDftRQLQM_73nFFq3qO_r5JPaJws_bHLdHyBL5SYdp7/s2048/DSC09088.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2045" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnWfJ8R4MdLNFILTmVVJ3OqGwIc0w_X-r1SjZIZ5AAdn2RPtGnVxjFbNXkAmjhwsiiV7cmzCB0KfVQU9ZdS4PwUWYpCzRbuicAEDftRQLQM_73nFFq3qO_r5JPaJws_bHLdHyBL5SYdp7/w400-h400/DSC09088.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimT4Q3W3IztYtqbOLS0n-W4fuu76SASVS3_733jP_q1TfnKlVvnk6jZYXVKOPH4LMkiTgaNTE0f9ryXYLxPtxHAYgVquGl1DzWD7M6Bmm7MUW4clSA9XOSGOVhmDss7ggknlS7Nk0L45q8/s380/JCCopy1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="380" data-original-width="380" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimT4Q3W3IztYtqbOLS0n-W4fuu76SASVS3_733jP_q1TfnKlVvnk6jZYXVKOPH4LMkiTgaNTE0f9ryXYLxPtxHAYgVquGl1DzWD7M6Bmm7MUW4clSA9XOSGOVhmDss7ggknlS7Nk0L45q8/w400-h400/JCCopy1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But in her lighter red leaf, she added a third vein to each side of the leaf, and a much more complex edge. I know she found it challenging to make the two sides match. Trying to record and draw what you did the first time to replicate the second side is challenging!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRKDOY98kn0IEXgj3QwJJ6-zHJdEZ2roOjseT5C_KH8NcxtGZ8-sqsbjGpNpIxZ79b0rhGT0HT13_LaQjdNrtye4e5dLf_vAic6qNeic8mp5xOraCtvNPq60TQVj-756fZ22k8VNEGHD9/s2048/DSC08890.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijRKDOY98kn0IEXgj3QwJJ6-zHJdEZ2roOjseT5C_KH8NcxtGZ8-sqsbjGpNpIxZ79b0rhGT0HT13_LaQjdNrtye4e5dLf_vAic6qNeic8mp5xOraCtvNPq60TQVj-756fZ22k8VNEGHD9/w400-h266/DSC08890.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know there are maple leaves that have 5 separate sections, instead of the three (and hint at a fifth) that Sugar Maples have, and I honor her effort and achievement. I find it inspiring. I also found it interesting that she did not have an interest in the color ombre. Pretty sensible really if you want the observers eye to take in the complex shape and edge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She did a great job! Thank you for sharing with me and my readers Judy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you want to play with this pattern yourself, you can find just the leaf and bail pattern here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">https://www.etsy.com/listing/477843955/etutorial-for-fall-flame-leaf-bail-only</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you want the rope too, look here for that tutorial:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">https://www.etsy.com/listing/469164117/etutorial-for-fall-flame-leaf-bail-and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visit my Etsy shop here, for all available kits and tutorials!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">https://www.etsy.com/shop/HauteIceBeadwork</div><p></p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-43972015329967412022021-01-09T12:14:00.000-06:002021-01-09T12:14:13.073-06:00A Little Peyote Bezel Presentation<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NVdNnI8zUnNOSvvEvaVasR9OYoPIkrzmLtCvyKmoda7SdXJyQghl9lX_PWCT_3V-dJFvCUlp6aB7fKPBmYdY84FnH7tOrmanB7z3_H6YkrsYRBsSCAMtrWD-aBlwZvTZOQVLUdz6AOrJ/s1518/UMBSPeyote.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="1518" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NVdNnI8zUnNOSvvEvaVasR9OYoPIkrzmLtCvyKmoda7SdXJyQghl9lX_PWCT_3V-dJFvCUlp6aB7fKPBmYdY84FnH7tOrmanB7z3_H6YkrsYRBsSCAMtrWD-aBlwZvTZOQVLUdz6AOrJ/w429-h322/UMBSPeyote.png" width="429" /></a></div><br /> Monday, January 4th, the Upper Midwest Bead Society asked me to speak about bezels, and the resulting presentation was live streamed to facebook on the UMBS club page. If you are interested in listening and watching, here is a link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/umbsmn/videos/157959159111866"> https://www.facebook.com/umbsmn/videos/157959159111866</a> Our business meeting starts about 1:05 minutes in, and my presentation begins at 5:15 minutes.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTz0FMf-sS0NGE3Yp5ePYlqqMqkgIajPce-nf2Clfwbfo1W8YhNS2bF0qB-RUY4hLvs_Yb8ESaqcGGWqtUqgUoSAZFKSwv28wS0zEvtshQQqDO31TNoKktOTBjCuVwndmamfo250Y9NBO/s2519/Bezels.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="2519" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTz0FMf-sS0NGE3Yp5ePYlqqMqkgIajPce-nf2Clfwbfo1W8YhNS2bF0qB-RUY4hLvs_Yb8ESaqcGGWqtUqgUoSAZFKSwv28wS0zEvtshQQqDO31TNoKktOTBjCuVwndmamfo250Y9NBO/s320/Bezels.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>I speak about how to make a simple bezel, and then, how to add embellishment, create connections, and a little about designing with bezeled components. I touch on square and rectangular bezels and a few other shapes, and provide links to blogposts about some of those shapes. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVy_SR8UxZlOX5lht8etwpSySHb7rvq8VNENJnbsK5SHvktS8JZqnU7Y-BN9A4kLEgVkAm9sqJ-8rKsMmYz0Bp5gYzTpO_jb6Zn43hlUHD5Te_XrLqbSGYly0RNrJSYYxhEOWTGs61Ylu/s2048/Bezel1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1564" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVy_SR8UxZlOX5lht8etwpSySHb7rvq8VNENJnbsK5SHvktS8JZqnU7Y-BN9A4kLEgVkAm9sqJ-8rKsMmYz0Bp5gYzTpO_jb6Zn43hlUHD5Te_XrLqbSGYly0RNrJSYYxhEOWTGs61Ylu/w473-h360/Bezel1.png" width="473" /></a></div><p>It's a lovely club, and I believe the plan is to present a guest speaker the first Monday of each month live as 2021 proceeds. Membership forms are available on the UMBS website here: <a href="http://www.umbs.org/membership.html">http://www.umbs.org/membership.html</a> This first meeting was made available to anyone who wanted to watch, but I think the goal is to eventually have meetings available to members, and since we are presenting virtually, there is no reason you could not belong from anywhere on the planet with internet access. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As always, thanks for checking in, and please stay safe!</span></p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-47780377062059295042020-12-12T13:02:00.004-06:002020-12-12T13:02:44.435-06:00THANK YOU, With a Little Holiday Sale!<p>This is just a quick post to say thank you for your support in a year like no other!</p><p>I have marked all of my tutorials down 15% from now until Christmas Eve, and the three Holly Bauble Ornament kits are also 15% off until Christmas. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWFk4CBw4sijAT34qlFB3FDGXa5XHqgoxzlpmdZ0pGdH1Hl15gk-B160ApycqgtVbevrevV4NZmvysZbQAa5B_cKCc-SugyrsrR-sXRuJBQmE1FzbrWf3DCnvckDdfxJfN6TwxvnSEWOl/s2913/FBCover.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="2913" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaWFk4CBw4sijAT34qlFB3FDGXa5XHqgoxzlpmdZ0pGdH1Hl15gk-B160ApycqgtVbevrevV4NZmvysZbQAa5B_cKCc-SugyrsrR-sXRuJBQmE1FzbrWf3DCnvckDdfxJfN6TwxvnSEWOl/w527-h196/FBCover.JPG" width="527" /></a></div><p></p><p>If there is a tutorial you have been considering, now is the time! I try to keep my prices as low as possible, and don't run sales often.</p><p>Please stay safe and healthy! I so look forward to a gradual return to normalcy in the new year.</p>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-40712308692242814162020-12-04T13:24:00.005-06:002020-12-04T18:19:44.617-06:00Preview of all the New Vintage Jasper Cabochon Sets, in size XXL!<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I have new cabochon sets for the Vintage Jasper Necklace!</span></h3><p> They will post to my Haute Ice Beadwork Etsy shop on Saturday the 5th of December 2020.</p><p>First a quick explanation. These rectangular cabs are both longer and wider than previously. It's how they arrived from my supplier, Intrinsic Trading. I have made an additional tutorial for the larger bezel required, and am giving it to those who already own the tutorial. Just send me a convo on Etsy so I can look up your purchase, and include your preferred email address. If you purchase the tutorial from this point forward, the larger bezel instructions are included.</p><p>Here is an original necklace, next to my new sample so you can see the size difference.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsA4n7PX5TiCAvLC9EHHJGVm1uvfzAk73kTpQQmFawjrkeilbrkMWxIWGYPgNNt29WVDEFbe3WboLvcDoqqNQVJBDHUT2O49DieEzMMEq9jOkntboShJN3CiuRVqluPuLCBtkYicC4wo9s/s2048/Compare.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsA4n7PX5TiCAvLC9EHHJGVm1uvfzAk73kTpQQmFawjrkeilbrkMWxIWGYPgNNt29WVDEFbe3WboLvcDoqqNQVJBDHUT2O49DieEzMMEq9jOkntboShJN3CiuRVqluPuLCBtkYicC4wo9s/w389-h292/Compare.JPG" width="389" /></a></div><p>Now, on to the yummy new Red Creek Jasper cabochon sets! If you like the soft pink in my sample, there is a similar set in the Antique Silver group. So we'll start there!</p><h3 style="text-align: center;">4 Heirloom Silver Kits</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESVVhG50JFKd-p4dVPwhlUqNc497wetVYYkep_S4w9pOrJ7eFQXpN_21Id5SQVpZXFPkSZOu_uW7oecwJnRwZuudZ6bsx3uB22-oOlMld-bI4nPJo7ud4RaPZuZe4CqxMpz0RgP4PPL56/s2048/SA.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1534" data-original-width="2048" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESVVhG50JFKd-p4dVPwhlUqNc497wetVYYkep_S4w9pOrJ7eFQXpN_21Id5SQVpZXFPkSZOu_uW7oecwJnRwZuudZ6bsx3uB22-oOlMld-bI4nPJo7ud4RaPZuZe4CqxMpz0RgP4PPL56/w392-h294/SA.JPG" width="392" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">Love the energy in this set! Forest, gold, and taupes.</blockquote><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlg0uBxEkx1Jq5cVFAX9U07XJdauNnuHS7U4Hx4lcZW7hcVNnrQhiJz_m7C4iAtm4ys4vJCTSCqbeIkkuVBQg6NcZnoc7ETUzY3fQHxehUg59CO4DyWMelXtSiRFkblaChvJCqETpZpsH/s2048/SB.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlg0uBxEkx1Jq5cVFAX9U07XJdauNnuHS7U4Hx4lcZW7hcVNnrQhiJz_m7C4iAtm4ys4vJCTSCqbeIkkuVBQg6NcZnoc7ETUzY3fQHxehUg59CO4DyWMelXtSiRFkblaChvJCqETpZpsH/w394-h296/SB.JPG" width="394" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blush-y, with bits of green and gold.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgperkRK5hVE-KiiD50fPvGyGX-sONnlNRJasfO9Sdtuj_TsEUIPGDQlhbP__IKXogoO8X9rOEWNnoJvkixvaBb4_c2HmQlismzDlRX4nx8XkjofvxhyZc_OtvLi0gHqlVhce5Y5tGHA3hE/s2048/SC.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgperkRK5hVE-KiiD50fPvGyGX-sONnlNRJasfO9Sdtuj_TsEUIPGDQlhbP__IKXogoO8X9rOEWNnoJvkixvaBb4_c2HmQlismzDlRX4nx8XkjofvxhyZc_OtvLi0gHqlVhce5Y5tGHA3hE/w398-h300/SC.JPG" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Almost raspberry, with taupe, and dark fracture lines. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I gave this kit a Rainbow Burnt Sienna bead to hint at the warmth in the chain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ61MO0pMegFK2pL1ieNdspSKr3yXmBwW3JyUKJC5r4sjJ8egEd_YQolOzhdGX-jltLlG_fZiLXNK-r02zck__f23RX1bm1AtjzBrid4i65kHnoyD6-GbcS2mh04QGQNHvPEfnSPiR7mqp/s2048/SD.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ61MO0pMegFK2pL1ieNdspSKr3yXmBwW3JyUKJC5r4sjJ8egEd_YQolOzhdGX-jltLlG_fZiLXNK-r02zck__f23RX1bm1AtjzBrid4i65kHnoyD6-GbcS2mh04QGQNHvPEfnSPiR7mqp/w400-h300/SD.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other pink one. I gave it a coral Rainbow Orange Sunset bead for warmth in the chain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">3+ Antique Bronze Kits</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHv_enuT01ul5zsA1x6M-UKZ9ICSuEgDkPcv81x53jETTpLZDkHeQzifssmGLs4TIqGytHfTOXdMwQ2V-pr6O1LHT5noId-Jq6rgXMBlATJ3gius81O_np6vcMTY923xC55XNPk8AxH89/s2048/B1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHv_enuT01ul5zsA1x6M-UKZ9ICSuEgDkPcv81x53jETTpLZDkHeQzifssmGLs4TIqGytHfTOXdMwQ2V-pr6O1LHT5noId-Jq6rgXMBlATJ3gius81O_np6vcMTY923xC55XNPk8AxH89/w400-h266/B1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mostly gold with soft greens and some red details. Uplifting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJgSI9wBcbV55VZKzoyI06hC_n-00PJQtAhm3wmxaoWe_l8bD__ude3T7SOwVcyOFvl9YzjNFqn5UdF-oLePNkL-a-I0GX76NH1E6GhyphenhyphencqIGQs0229pDNx2Bcp8q5A0Djql6KpacTA7vn/s2048/B2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJgSI9wBcbV55VZKzoyI06hC_n-00PJQtAhm3wmxaoWe_l8bD__ude3T7SOwVcyOFvl9YzjNFqn5UdF-oLePNkL-a-I0GX76NH1E6GhyphenhyphencqIGQs0229pDNx2Bcp8q5A0Djql6KpacTA7vn/w400-h266/B2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another one with so much energy! Mostly gold with green and red accents. Symphony of neutrals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmxDUK1vxvwBQVKqXrGuKWKvGkG6Ga3UknZwEBSTiLtEi57wNyYnVbKfU9hVlzSDi_mHCAGyJAVmFk46BDoVXpOVfW4E5OppSzdbe4SuB8J2cnLMoi80Mo5-v4PR-PqOUm7OdhA3ropR7/s2048/B3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmxDUK1vxvwBQVKqXrGuKWKvGkG6Ga3UknZwEBSTiLtEi57wNyYnVbKfU9hVlzSDi_mHCAGyJAVmFk46BDoVXpOVfW4E5OppSzdbe4SuB8J2cnLMoi80Mo5-v4PR-PqOUm7OdhA3ropR7/w400-h266/B3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Burgundy and gold symphony. Especially nice barrel cabs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohlbtnoj2nz_jYmWpJgSo4RuWEIWzxiRlof6WLVa12oyf5dWBTWyJRtG49JUl-AkVWP9qAmWJvtUEVr7A2YOzfz2b_fq_xZLeD84qe_6Dj2YgKVrp-YHqQUppC2C_RhlzmKMaNk8HdHZE/s2048/SetOne.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohlbtnoj2nz_jYmWpJgSo4RuWEIWzxiRlof6WLVa12oyf5dWBTWyJRtG49JUl-AkVWP9qAmWJvtUEVr7A2YOzfz2b_fq_xZLeD84qe_6Dj2YgKVrp-YHqQUppC2C_RhlzmKMaNk8HdHZE/w400-h266/SetOne.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This kit needs a smaller, XL shorter bezel that is not illustrated past Row 3. If you are experienced with bezels, and want to try it with the guidance given in the tutorial, I will list it just for you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me know through Etsy Convo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3+ Verdigris Kits</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8wZ0RhIRPqM280Yg-JxRKSfdfyqWDPr4rY6s7WLnH0jvKqqQB_Q_rIizvrv5et6x9a1j0ihAalzWzs5ul4TXnkaLpUyspMceppbBfxPIeop3O8uO6oJhp0iBw5zRp6ZYVh9YbE8drBY5/s2048/VA.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2048" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8wZ0RhIRPqM280Yg-JxRKSfdfyqWDPr4rY6s7WLnH0jvKqqQB_Q_rIizvrv5et6x9a1j0ihAalzWzs5ul4TXnkaLpUyspMceppbBfxPIeop3O8uO6oJhp0iBw5zRp6ZYVh9YbE8drBY5/w400-h299/VA.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Light and dark greens, with a lovely red and gold edge. More really nice barrel cabs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-oP8ekylThpRCexa7EaTfU_4Y7VDiUDnh7zGTY7io__chPmvfT6nWu68ZC5OiYxpZX72g3mq4Ju6UiRhqrdp51YKS5gp3NhTRMmQR17f2eZF61nxNbPq-QlTUABz9nssiHUQqHpPeZUvy/s2048/VB.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-oP8ekylThpRCexa7EaTfU_4Y7VDiUDnh7zGTY7io__chPmvfT6nWu68ZC5OiYxpZX72g3mq4Ju6UiRhqrdp51YKS5gp3NhTRMmQR17f2eZF61nxNbPq-QlTUABz9nssiHUQqHpPeZUvy/w400-h300/VB.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Awesome red speckle pattern on a mostly green surface. Hints of gold.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRtV3uCVFsi6KiZ65yIJ1pEVIVUOZp-1yok26g-u0p-gZIahfmCGyVrUFebOcmoFuhq2yYEcVliek5hy9Z8zNy7ZlJnxJpHbWNqcXeLlxf3KI4q3aFGr_3rvdSH4T-QNGnGQp8hpTAgWK/s2048/VC.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1530" data-original-width="2048" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRtV3uCVFsi6KiZ65yIJ1pEVIVUOZp-1yok26g-u0p-gZIahfmCGyVrUFebOcmoFuhq2yYEcVliek5hy9Z8zNy7ZlJnxJpHbWNqcXeLlxf3KI4q3aFGr_3rvdSH4T-QNGnGQp8hpTAgWK/w400-h299/VC.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taupe with speckles and fracture lines in dark grey. Sunset barrel cabs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOie9UXLMxc8_yNVFjku_JOM2U45Rchuw1WdvmhkQPuRbi_Hl2JkPnAEZ1WnFk3LmJSbgYrAE-gQSEz5gddSXR4zypJA6YUR3X7AD81Y6lTHFemyUDZt2XNRoYv1SA6t1DjBnlkIYp3Cu/s2048/SetTwo.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1527" data-original-width="2048" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOie9UXLMxc8_yNVFjku_JOM2U45Rchuw1WdvmhkQPuRbi_Hl2JkPnAEZ1WnFk3LmJSbgYrAE-gQSEz5gddSXR4zypJA6YUR3X7AD81Y6lTHFemyUDZt2XNRoYv1SA6t1DjBnlkIYp3Cu/w400-h299/SetTwo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the other smaller XL cab. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you love its blush sliding into mossy green, let's talk via Etsy Convo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3 Copper Patina Kits</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSclJS9z9FEbLPNNgB_x0b2dMXWlC4j4U_uj_pe4Mcks9QwO8O7ezzfJr6mL8AzswGCtp2G7Qi77PoFvMuF0rT5HhYWYwoi79gBmBXNnxY2OlY8vTTqccRq5K7qOT-dsssLzn4Dwj44Yw/s2048/CA.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSclJS9z9FEbLPNNgB_x0b2dMXWlC4j4U_uj_pe4Mcks9QwO8O7ezzfJr6mL8AzswGCtp2G7Qi77PoFvMuF0rT5HhYWYwoi79gBmBXNnxY2OlY8vTTqccRq5K7qOT-dsssLzn4Dwj44Yw/w400-h268/CA.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yummy warmth with some forest green and gold accents. Nice set of barrel cabs too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2Y1AwXTPH7mSG6Q-oejz_oe-hoHT7zURe7oG9YO_KqGrxwuv5GiUMf9qFp1AqUGRX2oRYz-JaeknfZ14NMLT_dIzens-PupXYgKLlGBhsncqoCfztX4KOwbauUSUeMSGKT1B6qYQdDgv/s2048/CC.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2Y1AwXTPH7mSG6Q-oejz_oe-hoHT7zURe7oG9YO_KqGrxwuv5GiUMf9qFp1AqUGRX2oRYz-JaeknfZ14NMLT_dIzens-PupXYgKLlGBhsncqoCfztX4KOwbauUSUeMSGKT1B6qYQdDgv/w400-h268/CC.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All the wonderful colors of Cherry Creek Jasper in one stone! Nice deep red edges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavZBJJClvcvbsxfUwCxLuI45PcboBqT3ASZjXzm8h7PXz3NFDtZQYHKLgcOvlyFvj7JkA-phTbQ7PexXZvDOuVTKVtzzt_AzbV3-KNgJo3A-IfbqCaLXfhU6LOS0ltcXaS3m-uh3XhXOm/s2048/CB.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgavZBJJClvcvbsxfUwCxLuI45PcboBqT3ASZjXzm8h7PXz3NFDtZQYHKLgcOvlyFvj7JkA-phTbQ7PexXZvDOuVTKVtzzt_AzbV3-KNgJo3A-IfbqCaLXfhU6LOS0ltcXaS3m-uh3XhXOm/w400-h266/CB.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rich and deep coppery colors, with gold accents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">OK! That is the parade of Jasper. Hoping you enjoyed it, and wishing you a Safe and Happy end to this year of mayhem!</div>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-46854771573645972712020-12-04T12:27:00.004-06:002020-12-04T18:17:09.136-06:00How TOTALLY 2020!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJKpAo6Tf1wJmkKxD8W5uXPejpeGVyDlugiMZpt7Ma1WeElW9ewT16Aq11_nf3RdTGJS5Tblw8uT9sbMQkcs_1uR1Ke7OAaW-ZfsV-LAe-rTlWAFFN3NpzRl_AtPE4eJGlgIfdpcQMd3h/s2048/DSC02630.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1362" height="527" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJKpAo6Tf1wJmkKxD8W5uXPejpeGVyDlugiMZpt7Ma1WeElW9ewT16Aq11_nf3RdTGJS5Tblw8uT9sbMQkcs_1uR1Ke7OAaW-ZfsV-LAe-rTlWAFFN3NpzRl_AtPE4eJGlgIfdpcQMd3h/w350-h527/DSC02630.JPG" width="350" /></a></div><p> This won't be easy to explain. It should have been simple.</p><p>Someone fell in love with the Vintage Jasper Necklace which she found on Pinterest. She asked if I would still sell the tutorial, and I said sure, so I turned on the listing. Then I thought, "Gee, I still have some of the materials for those kits. What if I just buy some new cabochons?" The buyer was enthusiastic, so I contacted Intrinsic Trading, (via telephone, I usually see them in person at the G&LW Show, but we all know how things like that were eliminated to keep us all safe) and bought 16 new rectangle cabochons and enough of the barrel pairs to allow me to make up some nice sets. </p><p>The sales person mentioned that the rectangles were not all exactly the same size. She showed me a photo. I had designed the bezel to be largish, in order to make for easy fitting and finishing, so I thought and extra mm here or there would not be a big deal. </p><p>An extra 4 mm however, is quite a big deal. And 4mm in width, plus another two in length is an even bigger deal. </p><p>There were two Millenial pinkish cabs. Usually I choose the least worthy cabs to make my samples, leaving the best of everything for buyers. But this time, (it being 2020 and all) I took one of these yummy pink ones. I started with the basic bezel base to try to estimate what I needed to do. Then I made my first try at an enlarged version. I could tell it was too small by Row 8. So I made a third effort, all the way to the end, with a very thready corner which I found deeply unsettling.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SuEjjbHMHrHSdfKMQzoOWZr_gbBQPxVFE_BVn4-jSJcsZr7YnIr_BRh_nJ3_IhDFKAFlM1B3G7cKckM2V44WTwe1WyHiClpHPfiFQrjBj_YJP2NpH0XRqwuVSQT8Z3x26q1gPuNAT1Wg/s2536/Bezels.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="2536" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SuEjjbHMHrHSdfKMQzoOWZr_gbBQPxVFE_BVn4-jSJcsZr7YnIr_BRh_nJ3_IhDFKAFlM1B3G7cKckM2V44WTwe1WyHiClpHPfiFQrjBj_YJP2NpH0XRqwuVSQT8Z3x26q1gPuNAT1Wg/w431-h210/Bezels.jpg" width="431" /></a></div><p> I thought the third one was good until the last couple bezel rows, and illustrated as I went along. But I was wrong. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4pgAFT8AVaNPw3VY800qLLga31_rOh34vO8Xzn8i_2lVVABufyZM4JH_O1D64SOMRLlNHGwC6QgMum3mKoZmtlHFcDJTxQKtmoOhYNldLVyUQP4XLjO_ai_mXQj7GNCMXGbloARueEwT/s714/ICK.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="714" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO4pgAFT8AVaNPw3VY800qLLga31_rOh34vO8Xzn8i_2lVVABufyZM4JH_O1D64SOMRLlNHGwC6QgMum3mKoZmtlHFcDJTxQKtmoOhYNldLVyUQP4XLjO_ai_mXQj7GNCMXGbloARueEwT/w377-h282/ICK.png" width="377" /></a></div><p>So, time for a fourth effort. Which was nice, and fit beautifully!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMr5hp3zzOHIvLMsrzCJEbxqnVhB2WiMZimnlqtzhWU7oc7ktNwW5UyYgQILhQP7nvSfpRpAeM8Kdt_aaofKRLnyXsBwzJQheX76GLEu2xeZp40ZrUmPbXsAd6yLZyJUF3Zyhtfw_G9Lu/s2048/BezDetail.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1649" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjMr5hp3zzOHIvLMsrzCJEbxqnVhB2WiMZimnlqtzhWU7oc7ktNwW5UyYgQILhQP7nvSfpRpAeM8Kdt_aaofKRLnyXsBwzJQheX76GLEu2xeZp40ZrUmPbXsAd6yLZyJUF3Zyhtfw_G9Lu/s320/BezDetail.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I created cab sets and allotted a few of each to the four colorways I had designed, and then faced the big dilemma. There is simply NO WAY to show you the size and scale of what the kit will make, without making a sample in each color, and I already have 5 of these necklaces, and only 15 possible kits to sell. Hence this long blog post. I will try to write a more succinct version of this 2020 epic tale to put in each listing, but bottom line, I chose to show the cab and the color over making 4 more samples.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">SO... in a separate blog post to follow, I will show you the cab sets available, which I will post at noon, Saturday the 5th of December, CST, in my Etsy shop. The new tutorial for the larger bezel will be a freebee if you already own the tutorial, and included with the purchase of the tutorial if you are buying now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PLUS there is a final page which explains how you can weave 6 possible rectangle bezels in a range of sizes from the tutorial. It does NOT diagram them past the third row. But it is possible, after setting up the framework at the right size, to use the tut to finish the bezel by just paying attention to what happens at the corners. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the chart of possible bezels. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"You can increase or decrease the width or length of this bezel by the simple addition or subtraction of 4 beads, 2 on two opposite sides.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I think of these sizes in terms of the number of up beads on a side after Row 3 is woven.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The original bezel is 12 tall by 7 wide, and the XL above is 12 tall x 9 wide.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I’ll make you a little chart for your own use."</span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Original Bezel<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>34x20mm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>80 beads in Rows 1&2<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>12 x 7 up beads in Row 3<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Possible Bezel<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>34x22mm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>84 beads in Rows 1&2<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>12 x 8 up beads in Row 3</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">XL Bezel<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> <span> </span><span> </span></span>34x24mm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>88 beads in Rows 1&2<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>12 x 9 up beads in Row 3</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Possible Bezel<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>36x20mm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>84 beads in Rows 1&2<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>13 x 7 up beads in Row 3</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Possible Bezel <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>36x22mm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>88 beads in Rows 1&2<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>13 x 8 up beads in Row 3</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">XXL Bezel<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>36x24mm<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>92 beads in Rows 1&2<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>13 x 9 up beads in Row 3</span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> You might notice there is an XL Bezel size mentioned. That is because two of the cabs are smaller than the rest. They are these:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEing8g-UmLwoaWLjdw3Oypv0yGgwGPY0PwvnSSaUbRlsSt3PMbwjPoyTn0k_IkLxBtNLO-g0oNYIAHkhCS6V6C_DOsrqMH7rgmnQtk39x-7b0im4KRJAr2QUOTZeTkyF17btmpW89AKFmdx/s2048/SetOne.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEing8g-UmLwoaWLjdw3Oypv0yGgwGPY0PwvnSSaUbRlsSt3PMbwjPoyTn0k_IkLxBtNLO-g0oNYIAHkhCS6V6C_DOsrqMH7rgmnQtk39x-7b0im4KRJAr2QUOTZeTkyF17btmpW89AKFmdx/s320/SetOne.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnd742LBHm4mMf4N-4nqJfwD2tDStG8ZM57m3wEFkvPTDiA3SeZ2XTXiuBUmdagGtb-cj7NE4I95TJbeP8GQnKe9fQPrCy4r_zvlK480RjXK4_kAwFGGNNrSNw3MmkijIIp8ROoznhW4PW/s2048/SetTwo.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1527" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnd742LBHm4mMf4N-4nqJfwD2tDStG8ZM57m3wEFkvPTDiA3SeZ2XTXiuBUmdagGtb-cj7NE4I95TJbeP8GQnKe9fQPrCy4r_zvlK480RjXK4_kAwFGGNNrSNw3MmkijIIp8ROoznhW4PW/s320/SetTwo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am not going to list these sets, because I believe the confusion factor will be huge, and I don't want someone buying one of these sets and then not having the exact illustrations they need to make them. If you have already made this necklace, I think it would not be difficult to make them. But as a first go, maybe more challenging. But if you want to try one of them, I will make you a special listing and even give you a little markdown for the effort you will need to spend, choosing how to create your embellishment rows. There are plenty of beads and rounds to play with. The designer in you might enjoy that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">OK. Enough already. Stay SAFE and HEALTHY! 2020 is almost over, and next year promises to be better!</div><br />Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-17095474111650857942020-10-29T13:40:00.000-06:002020-10-29T13:40:08.024-06:00A Purplish Day<p> I have spent this week replenishing some of the kits that have sold out in my Etsy shop. First, there is the popular <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/892079089/kit-only-pineapple-blossom-necklace-in">Fuchsia kit for Pineapple Blossom</a> necklace. It really is elegant. I've worn it twice this week and it's only Thursday. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-V6-VX-ORvCBbrmJpGwPwWfROdWo8q2gWJV-zlDEfZ58RSdGB4L9O6zbGUvrqNM1-kqA63t0azOklis6OUwGyKvPBvDChehMj69034m8FzSmHNorrpeVgJk6_jpx-peAneLl_FekcPGI/s2048/DSC02549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1541" data-original-width="2048" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-V6-VX-ORvCBbrmJpGwPwWfROdWo8q2gWJV-zlDEfZ58RSdGB4L9O6zbGUvrqNM1-kqA63t0azOklis6OUwGyKvPBvDChehMj69034m8FzSmHNorrpeVgJk6_jpx-peAneLl_FekcPGI/w471-h355/DSC02549.JPG" width="471" /></a></div><p>I also finally got the focal jewels for the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/593679152/kit-only-for-pineapple-blossom-necklace">Orchid Mist kits</a> and got them listed too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpbQ0cxgBCQ9hVTrJJRpN5D2mvMgdQjjDE8opB9p59Pw0JmPktIuQgKlIdrb6ULqgW8wMbO0XlywUkjPldlVrUsUXNVHEkqDiIXR383K_Bv9aP_9Yh4C44ILhPIbB4WOErIyVvawdgb6M/s2048/KitCoverMIST.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2039" data-original-width="2048" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpbQ0cxgBCQ9hVTrJJRpN5D2mvMgdQjjDE8opB9p59Pw0JmPktIuQgKlIdrb6ULqgW8wMbO0XlywUkjPldlVrUsUXNVHEkqDiIXR383K_Bv9aP_9Yh4C44ILhPIbB4WOErIyVvawdgb6M/w467-h466/KitCoverMIST.JPG" width="467" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a different feel the two necklaces have!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Since I was in Purple land, I also finished up a few more <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/881261452/kit-only-caramels-claws-necklace-grape">Grape kits for Caramel's Claws</a>, using a new acorn bead. The silver one is just no longer available, so I have found a pretty good substitute and am happy with the result. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSCYASVG7DgXBEpV6od7FHz1Aqwyjo0lkj4zEBTQ1LLJs4s-84dS7fZhhdIFMCPDFWf3m-BKKEzCqPgCIlqU0zzZaLlvlQqpDxdH-xtHI-nyt4Aw7oFBtYfcOIsQEVMCMGSKa4cfYR6c9/s2048/DSC02592.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="527" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSCYASVG7DgXBEpV6od7FHz1Aqwyjo0lkj4zEBTQ1LLJs4s-84dS7fZhhdIFMCPDFWf3m-BKKEzCqPgCIlqU0zzZaLlvlQqpDxdH-xtHI-nyt4Aw7oFBtYfcOIsQEVMCMGSKa4cfYR6c9/w395-h527/DSC02592.JPG" width="395" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think the lavender references the strung purple beads in the yoke nicely.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am putting the focal bead images from that listing here, so you can have a closeup look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV6D6JTrb9EILDsF2Jj38LcoH7PmlsFPtlPpWLwsaBBz5tFyb55clbWSYY7yQ6tuGTRB8D91rrMC57cA8smtSayfZJTkJRBzugof9VniBJN8fJBdRKpr7i9MNTOo8_m9j4QpDKc2DByTjo/s2048/A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1527" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV6D6JTrb9EILDsF2Jj38LcoH7PmlsFPtlPpWLwsaBBz5tFyb55clbWSYY7yQ6tuGTRB8D91rrMC57cA8smtSayfZJTkJRBzugof9VniBJN8fJBdRKpr7i9MNTOo8_m9j4QpDKc2DByTjo/s320/A.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlQUhnYDNexvpGnCcnKPBkIH2AIuPWusbQHwmVvEpMD02qu0iBS2ML_tPSPAKQHjwThch94KVKlvdIovHBR1kbZqGnITQZNJBrIPopstOvn40kHMnl5hESdVzhFc9OAzz1aRAUDJObiO-/s2048/A2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1525" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlQUhnYDNexvpGnCcnKPBkIH2AIuPWusbQHwmVvEpMD02qu0iBS2ML_tPSPAKQHjwThch94KVKlvdIovHBR1kbZqGnITQZNJBrIPopstOvn40kHMnl5hESdVzhFc9OAzz1aRAUDJObiO-/s320/A2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A is evenly mottled with light and dark purples, only very minor pitting.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTA0gM1cgunCG7yCF2JZ1_gws7a6w191FW3ahvYzLwtaCENBGISKHhkfzEkxncf4s14scnw349ACKAgIQOy_stIjx8gJyt7S-0NOt__RNBeRR2Il-ox_nMEDiiR2pCCMa2en1m415WK6X/s2048/B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTA0gM1cgunCG7yCF2JZ1_gws7a6w191FW3ahvYzLwtaCENBGISKHhkfzEkxncf4s14scnw349ACKAgIQOy_stIjx8gJyt7S-0NOt__RNBeRR2Il-ox_nMEDiiR2pCCMa2en1m415WK6X/s320/B.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlSqW4WY-zbQMJXT5QvPRCbHhYNXKO2nAmTeoXGKiZzpt6sUZpa-awdSQjhIkX_jPSR42-WJUXYGy5KJHlkb-zMyQIjFutjZ4E5czYhAXvMS_-rZFbTwx_HqHeb60E99aI3cHbRGr3i9cx/s2048/B2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlSqW4WY-zbQMJXT5QvPRCbHhYNXKO2nAmTeoXGKiZzpt6sUZpa-awdSQjhIkX_jPSR42-WJUXYGy5KJHlkb-zMyQIjFutjZ4E5czYhAXvMS_-rZFbTwx_HqHeb60E99aI3cHbRGr3i9cx/s320/B2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">B has lots of lighter color, with minor pitting near the edges. I like the concentric lines.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOQ8-CAbqX3doJUlb7uENKtdGHxGbzbORf0eFHjYvFqxnGA9g08kd71TL0DutHZbeh7EfUHpWoou7-1MdgPzxujAVvg8skKqQKzsSHAAaExLIIs6y25gDYT4EcRJ3Gni0cW53VpcesmyM/s2048/C.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOQ8-CAbqX3doJUlb7uENKtdGHxGbzbORf0eFHjYvFqxnGA9g08kd71TL0DutHZbeh7EfUHpWoou7-1MdgPzxujAVvg8skKqQKzsSHAAaExLIIs6y25gDYT4EcRJ3Gni0cW53VpcesmyM/s320/C.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkJBweqpl_QySdurD-cJ9FKSjFXsolFvmmsQD3EOIGmMGr83rQ_qow3z-dOsNBOj9BdXfYV4NjFK0voxbXNiTB3PsZ_eBsOg-1qVUs9XLmC2G6VqN9i-bJnPq_QGgpODu5BHeJSIyql5a/s2048/C2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkJBweqpl_QySdurD-cJ9FKSjFXsolFvmmsQD3EOIGmMGr83rQ_qow3z-dOsNBOj9BdXfYV4NjFK0voxbXNiTB3PsZ_eBsOg-1qVUs9XLmC2G6VqN9i-bJnPq_QGgpODu5BHeJSIyql5a/s320/C2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>C has especially nicely arranged color, lighter at the center, and darker at the edges. Quite smooth.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQmgPrRNY6Ky3Dm6X-kCYN0pvk4gfWPZ6sh_7oAT31iiyyQB5pE-JzL0p8P_xFnbZ19vd_swzhgbGJj8XRcti_NWBocnQJcqDfrqUctxEJdkFPjL9EEQ8BvNzMOTV-y2zn8K5dm0e8kJu/s2048/D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQmgPrRNY6Ky3Dm6X-kCYN0pvk4gfWPZ6sh_7oAT31iiyyQB5pE-JzL0p8P_xFnbZ19vd_swzhgbGJj8XRcti_NWBocnQJcqDfrqUctxEJdkFPjL9EEQ8BvNzMOTV-y2zn8K5dm0e8kJu/s320/D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcOqc-s6vKNBOW2m_fhOc-oErd-9wROjYjCfcjOT6hLSis7BMgkXlGFAsCJuqleMDVb-09k3onGIl1go0nnghoWwey1nvC8OTIVqWxzWzJAXr9siQp0foIAZX2qh1naKdC5NwMxrwTFlU/s2048/D2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1525" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcOqc-s6vKNBOW2m_fhOc-oErd-9wROjYjCfcjOT6hLSis7BMgkXlGFAsCJuqleMDVb-09k3onGIl1go0nnghoWwey1nvC8OTIVqWxzWzJAXr9siQp0foIAZX2qh1naKdC5NwMxrwTFlU/s320/D2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">D has really interesting markings and the two sides are quite different, giving you a nice option. One small nick on a long edge will be covered by the bezel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyH9a5GF7ZCYE6z1SkNKgl6NMCFt7iUTpWJZFtRPK2SSI7CG4rPLjXphi469Mfn00hwndUlU5RO009n8AqSQYss7iNA_RjkojQT1FOIagC-dGO3YftSNyEuQ1gsnUif80iBAV6gKjAUXrf/s2048/E.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1539" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyH9a5GF7ZCYE6z1SkNKgl6NMCFt7iUTpWJZFtRPK2SSI7CG4rPLjXphi469Mfn00hwndUlU5RO009n8AqSQYss7iNA_RjkojQT1FOIagC-dGO3YftSNyEuQ1gsnUif80iBAV6gKjAUXrf/s320/E.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know what happened to the other image of E! It has deep rich color with flashes of light.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to paint the dragons for Paradise Dragon Necklace tomorrow, and should get them listed sometime tomorrow, with a little luck and stamina! Still in the Purple theme!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much for keeping my busy during these crazy times. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay SAFE, and GO AND VOTE!!!</div></div>Marsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com0