Paws to success....bracelets
First, I want to say that ANY of my patterns can be made by a motivated beginner....or by someone who's "crafty" in general, but has little beading experience. Who's a "motivated beginner?" YOU know who you are...all that being said, each pattern is rated as follows:
The most challenging patterns I offer. But, what makes a pattern challenging? That's a bit in the eye of the beader, so to speak. In other words, just because I found it challenging doesn't mean that you will. I consider the pattern to be more difficult because it has more complex construction, and more or more difficult stitches, or for any combination of reasons. It's just my guestimate....
A bit more challenging. The pattern is more difficult primarily because it combines stitches in unique, precise (and maybe unusual) ways, not because the stitches themselves are difficult (see Three Paws below). Motivated beginners will probably get good results, but will probably be a challenge for most new beaders, and maybe even for more experienced beaders who are limited on patience. Not good for those who want things in an instant.
This is a good pattern for beginners. Even if you're brand new to the world of beading, you should do okay. This does not mean that more advanced beaders won't enjoy the project. One of my most popular bracelet patterns, Instant Flower Garden, is very simple, but gets WOWS! from everybody.
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Bracelets
Pricing:
All patterns are $12. Patterns
range from 8 to 15 pages (occasionally more) of full instructions.
Shipping is $2 for 1-3 patterns; $4 for 4-6 patterns, and free
for more than 6 patterns. PowerPoint delivery is free.
BUTTON BRACELET
Have I mentioned that I
also love buttons? I think it's that glass thing again....This bracelet
combines size 8 seed beads and your choice of buttons. The special
construction lets the buttons snuggle into the bracelet so they're not
flopping around.
MAKE IT MINE
This bracelet came about from requests from my other lampworking/seed beading friends - how can I combine both loves? And, of course, most of us have at least a small pile of those "special" beads we don't quite know what to do with...so here you are!
BASKETWEAVE
Not your momma's....um....placemat?! I had the design for this one in my
head for a while before it became real. The photo doesn't show what a
nice texture it has - it's literally woven.
TESOROS
Same bracelet - three - or ninety-three - great looks. Here, the first version is made with stone chips, crystals, and pearls; the second one with opaque pressed glass engineered into a rainbow design, and the last one with tons of vintage flowers and leaves. You will make this bracelet over and over, and every one will look different.
INSTANT FLOWER GARDEN
How does
super easy and NO NEEDLES TO THREAD sound to you? This is made entirely
of crystals. The first one will take you about an hour and a half to make, after
that you'll be cranking them out!
SUMMER FLOWERS
One of my
most popular designs. You make this one in several parts, and you can
add as many flowers - in whatever colors - you little heart desires.
FREEFORM
Yes, you
CAN do freeform! This pattern uses only one stitch - peyote - to create
this gorgeous bracelet. You won't be able to make just one, and every
one you make will look different. Depending on your personality, that
will either make you crazy or make you happy!
CALEDONIA
Caledonia
is the romantic, or poetic, name for Scotland. Although this really
doesn't look much like the national flower of Scotland - the thistle -
well, I had to name this pattern something, didn't I?! And, it IS
purple, although of course you can make it in any color that pleases
you. It has a little secret - it's completely adjustable, with no clasp
needed.....
MERMAID FRINGE
So pretty it deserves TWO pictures! Well, okay, really I just wanted you to see how versatile this bracelet is. One of my good beading buddies - Bev - even used pressed glass flowers at the tips for a fabulous look. Very easy to do, but the really lush version requires lots of pearls and Swarovski crystals....
LA CORONITA
Or, in Spanish loosely translated as "little crown." This bracelet looks like a wreath of flowers on your wrist. It rolls on - no clasp.
NOSEGAY
Like wearing a, well, nosegay around your wrist! Make it with fish and sea-life charms, like Dorothy did, for a very different look, or extend it to choker length a la Theresa!
WILDFLOWERS
Don't wear this one if you don't like getting touched! It feels like a fuzzy caterpillar - without the ewwww factor!