Oil Slicks and Mermaid Jewelry

Conch shell detail, seashells as accents. Swarovski glass pearls, multi-faceted crystals, Czech fire polish glass beads, seed beads in 15/0 and 11/0, bugle beads. Twisted fringe detail. 22" necklace pattern is modified design from Jill Wiseman​. Clasp is nickel free metal alloy.

Pay It Forward 2015

A couple bead embroidered shell ornaments I sent out to finish up last year's Pay It Forward projects. 

Giving The Ocean

I have a lovely friend at my children's school. She's a transplant from Maryland and has five kids. Back in February, she mentioned that she'd be going through some major life changes that may include moving and she wasn't sure how to pick between the ocean (going back to Maryland) and the sun (staying in Colorado). I did my best to give her the ocean in hopes that she'll stay, but in the long run, I want her to go where her heart is happiest. 

Technical details; bead weaving necklace with 15/0 and 11/0 seed beads, bead embroidery focal piece on Lacy's Stiff Stuff base, real sea shells, Swarovski pearls, glass seed beads in 15/0 and 11/0, sterling silver clasp. About 24 hours work, total.