Blog Hop- Dazzle-It Tassels blog

So one of my favorite people in the world asked if I would be ok participating in a blog hop for John Bead Corp based in Toronto, Canada……Carmi really had to twist my arm ( LOL!!! Don't believe it!)  I love to create, love Carmi and love John Bead!  Course one of my other favorite people in the world Fernando DeSaliva, a fellow Swarovski Elements Ambassador, works with John Bead to create some of the most fabulous designs!

So drum roll, here are a few of my fav designs using their latest and greatest tassels that are trending big time!!  Loads of colors but all of the suede tassels, lacing, etc is  all available  on their website.  Keep in mind they are a wholesale only site but seriously they are more than fabulous, great service and well, cool designs as well as they are "on trend" which those of you who know and follow me, know that is SO important these days in the flash trend moments on FB, Pinterest, Polyvore and more!

Here are a few of my favorite pieces I designed featuring John Bead's new Dazzle-It Tassels:

love this fabulous Garden party style bracelet, been making this for years but seems SO updated and fresh with the tassel from Dazzle -It by John Bead

With all of the native and western influences these days this seed beaded bracelet was a natural to add to my tassel collection!! LOVE!!!!  Might just wear this bracelet tomorrow…what do you think???

Classic, clean and simple.  Sometimes that is exactly what makes up the best designs!

this is my nod to the holiday designs that are out there.  Love the tassel influences but the crochet and the soldered pendant really become the main event accented perfectly with the tassels!

Let me know what you design with the tassel trend!  Can't wait to see!

Sparkles

June

Sparkle of the Day

Thought it would be fun to post a Sparkle of the Day......

I, of course, love anything that sparkles especially if that sparkle is courtesy of Swarovski Elements which is my favorite crystal in the world!!! :)

So here is your Sparkles of the Day, full of Swarovski Elements Crystals and Neon Pearls as well as Swarovksi Elements cupchain woven throughout the necklace!

Sparkles!

June

Beaders In Paradise 2013

I was honored to be asked to teach for a second year at Beaders In Paradise 2013!

The students are so fantastic and Chevette Williamson is just a inspiring lady that created this event.  So honored to have been a part of such an amazing group of instructors including some of my fellow Swarovski Elements Ambassadors Sandra Lupo, Tammy Honaman and Jamie North.It is a treat any time I get to spend time with these ladies!

               A beautiful lady with her completed necklace from mine & Jamie North's class!!!

 Two of my favorite people in the world!  Kevin & Jamie, so much fun to be able to spend time together during Beaders In Paradise!

 Another lovely lady showing off her necklace from my Color Me Starfish resin class!  Fantastic job and wonderful student!!

 Two amazing ladies I am thrilled to call friends Melissa Grakowsky Shippee & Melissa Cable.  These ladies are beyond talented!!! Such a pleasure to get to spend time with them!

 Some of our students busy working on their necklaces....it was a busy but fun few days!

Me & my sweetie enjoying time with friends during dinner at Compass Point

Till next time!  

Sparkles!!!

June

Trend Watch: Pearls in jewelry - Bead Style Magazine

Check out my latest Trend Watch for Bead Style Magazine!

Trend Watch: Pearls in jewelry - Bead Style Magazine

Sparkles!

June

Sparkling Things to start the week.....

Hope your Sunday is going well.......thought I would share a few sparkling pieces that I am enjoying at the moment full of some great SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals and pendants as well as some stunning gemstones from Dakota Stones.......

 Love this simple necklace with fun Swarovski Elements neon yellow pearls and the Rutilated Quartz semi precious stones

One of my favorite pieces right now!!  Love the Swarovski Elements pendants, neon yellow pearls, black crystal pearls as well as the semi precious rutilated quartz all crocheted and wound together to make quite the statement necklace!

Enjoy!

Sparkles!

June

Happy Monday everyone!  

Here is a fun necklace full of color with pops of neon that is so hot right now but loving the Swarovski Elements Forever 1 Heart Pendant

Hope you have a great day!!  

Sparkles!!!

June

Blog Hop with Carmi & Friends

Hey all!  I had the honor of being asked to participate in a blog hop with Carmi Cimicata, The Queen of Resin ( She does some pretty fabulous resin pieces! ) as well as she does blogging for John Bead Corp.

So she sent me some fabulous product to play with and see what I could create with it:

Second Skin- Fish Leather in a fabulous green and a metal cuff

So I cut the fish leather to fit my cuff bracelet, glued it in place and then added in some fun cabs and a vintage floral metal piece that I have found on some of my travels.......fun and colorful!

The other bracelet is the fish leather in purple and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Crystal Mesh over the top for a clean and color blocked look with my standard sparkle of course!!

Check it out and see what you create!

Sparkles!

June