Beading Forum Swap

May 7, 2010 Melissa
Tags: beading, flowers, peyote, swap

As I had mentioned earlier I participated in a beading forum swap where I needed to make a bracelet for a member inspired by art using seed beads.

I really struggled with finding inspiration with an idea that worked, so I went to my bead stash to find my inspiration. I chose a cab made by Dani at The Whimsical Bead. I based everything from there.I used peyote. Time was getting quite tight towards the end so I had to do some during the day, Jakey was very excited when I finished the “puzzle beads bracelet”

I received this beautiful beaded cuff off Lynn, she is an incredibly talented beader, do check her blog out! Lyndsays Creative Journey

I just love the detail that has gone into this!

I’ve now started some new things, all pretty simple because my new books should arrive by the end of the month!

I chose the beaded garden, which I’ve wanted for ages so really excited about this one. I also got mastering beadwork-a comprehensive guide to off loom techniques & Masters beadweaving:Major Works by Leading Artists. Of course i have lots more on my wish list!