Big surprise, I know right? Well this time it is for those little treasures that are either called peanuts or farfalle beads. I have had a little stash of them and when I did get them I had a plan in mind but it never quite panned out. They are the cutest little beads but "What the heck do you do with them?" Well here's my little story......
I recently met a friend on FB that led me to take a peak at Bead Imag. I did find the magazine a great source of information but one thing in particular stood out. I have been forever wanting to try my hand at Oglala stitch. I could not find a free patten to get me started so I just kept it in the back of my mind. Imag and Lesley to the rescue. So this is my newest necklace. Yes I started with a necklace. I can't believe it either.
I love the colors of this and it matches my shirt so perfectly. Win Win! I used those little peanuts to give the piece more texture and a bit of bling. Well you know what? Since I had peanuts, melons, and seeds (sounds like a salad) leftover I thought I would take some advise from the beady goddesses and play around a bit and see where it took me...guess what happened? I know my own little design, can you believe it? Anyway after showing it to friends on FB it seems that a tutorial is called for. Oh MY I am not good at that and my sweet friend Nancy ( I have totally linked you to a spectacular post about her color play ropes...you will love it!)offered to write the instructions for me if I take the pictures. Oh what an offer! So I was so excited I told my hubby and you know what he said? "I want you to try to write it first, you have all the tools and you know what you like in a pattern so you need to try that first." OMG do you know how scary a proposition this is? I have decided to try and take it on but will keep Nancy on stand my just in case. LOL So here is my sweet little Leafy Trail.
So that is my story for today and I am totally stickin to it!
Hugs and Blessings
KK
You go girl! I know you can do it!!! Love that necklace and bracelet.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got struck by the inspiration fairy :) xx
ReplyDeleteI volunteer to be Nancy's assistant if you need an editorial eye. But I'm sure you can do this because I read your blog. I know you know how to write!! Go, Kristen, GO!!!
ReplyDeleteYour necklace & bracelet are gorgeous, and I know the tutorial will be perfect. Take a deep breath--I know you can do it!
ReplyDeleteI am totally lovin' that man! What an awesome cheerleader he is. I also have confidence in you dear. You are capable of doing this, and you have plenty of other cheerleaders ready to lend a helping hand if you need it. I'm very excited about this, cause I want to like the Oglala so badly, and I've never worked with peanuts. I'll be your test guinea pig!
ReplyDeleteOMG,Kristen!!!! I love the necklace, but the bracelet is fabulous, and you can too write the instructions!!! It's great that Nancy said she would help, but I'm with your husband...go for it!!
ReplyDeleteYour bracelet design is beautiful! While the necklace is very pretty, I have to say that I think the bracelet is even better.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm right there with your husband - go for it!
It's amazing how much you learn about your design when you start trying to write instructions! :)
1. You are so NOT nuts. 2. Love both of those pieces, they are so pretty. 3. Can't wait for the tutorials to come out! ( beadwork / bead & button here you come!)
ReplyDeleteOh, one more thing, it makes my heart warm to hear of such wonderful encouragement that your hubs gave you! Kudos to him him too!
ReplyDeleteKristin, Your necklace and bracelet are beautiful! I know you can write the tutorial. You have a lot of support at home and on line.
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