New Beaded Ornament
This is my first beaded ornament this Christmas. I did a ton of these a few Christmas’ ago and gave them as gifts. I really like the theme of this one though.
Forest Fern Ornament
This ornament was recently included in Ornament Thursday. Check out some of the other great submissions!
Cindy Gimbrone Puts Up Her Xmas Tree!
Fused Glass Xmas tree ornament sparkles from Cindy’s real Xmas tree.
Friendly Plastic Ornaments and Sew simple mittens
This week in the countdown to Christmas, Michelle shares her recipe for Friendly Plastic Ornaments and Helen sews another tree ornament
Gingham and beads and buttons, oh my
Counterchanges smocked gingham forms the foundation for this homespun ornament
HHH Enterprises
We are pleased to have this special guest join us this month!
New Beaded Ornament
See our special guest’s beautiful creation!
Secret Garden Christmas Tree Ornament
Michelle’s got a special tree from the Botanicabella collection!
Strands of Beads
Melissa shows off a simple winter rose bracelet project this week.
Beading For The Cure
I heard about this via bead-space.com. I think we can all agree that it’s a great cause and I am all over it! I happen to have some assorted pink lampwork beads hanging around that I just didn’t know what to do with. I do now! (pink is not a prerequisite by the way, just thought it was fitting.)
The rules are simple, but you can read more about the guidelines here (pdf).
If you wish to participate, and I hope you do, simply download the participation form (pdf) and send in your donation. The deadline is November 23, 2008.
New site!
There’s a great new website up devoted to beaders called Bead-Space.com. It’s like Myspace, but for beaders.
Friggin’ genius!!
I’ve got my profile all set up. Come join me. 
Upcycling!
Upcycling has become very poplular recently. With all the concern over the environment and being “green”. I’ve always tried to repurpose things as opposed to throwing them out. I was just brought up that way, you weren’t to waste anything! I recycle, reuse, etc.
Anyway, I had hubby bring home a selection of washers from work and was immediately inspired by their shapes.
Those first ones seem to tarnish very easily, so those were out. The second ones I have used but they’re quite heavy – too heavy to be earrings I think, but might make a nice necklace pendant. The third one here I loved. It has great grooves in it. I have a lot of coloured craft wire laying around and beads, of course. So, I simply wrapped and beaded and made, what I think are pretty cute, little wreath like earrings.
The grooves in the washer make the beads sit perfectly into place. They were quite fun to make, actually. They remind me of Christmas and I think they’d be great for the upcoming holidays.
And as usual they are available to purchase in my Dawanda Shop.
Tutorial – Handmade Earwires
Free tutorial on making your own handmade earwires from McFarland Designs.
You’ll never want to purchase store bought earwires ever again! Of course, you can also buy these at McFarland Designs Etsy shop BestBeads.
