Fun with Color

I love wearing colors, beading with colors and discovering new color combinations.  I also have wonderful, colorful friends!!!

This is a custom design for one of my friends who exudes fun, laughter and enjoying all that life has to offer.

 My daughter has always been a pink girl and even as a young adult, she has found a way to make pink classy.  I made this bracelet to match a dress that I bought her for her birthday.

And if color doesn't excite you, materials may be the secret.  Daggers intrigued me and I love the way this came out.

   

                                It's all about having fun!

Ginger Bead Designs

Ginger Bead Designs

Ginger Bead Designs

Flickr

I am having so much fun with Flickr. Belonging to groups allows me to meet creative people from all around the world.

I invite you to visit my web page and follow some of the contacts that I have.

www.flickr.com/photos/gingerbeaddesigns

Latest addition to flickr:

DNA Inspired Jewelry

Lately, I have made and sold necklaces that remind me of the RNA/DNA strands.

They are fun to make. It is a Russian Spiral stitch woven with bugle and seed beads. Once I get it started I can bead and watch "Dancing with the Stars" at the same time!

I know when I first started beading, I was so intrigued with the Russian Spiral stitch. I couldn't imagine how you got the beads to spiral. Once I learned the stitch, the next challenge was to find interesting ways to work with different materials and create new looks.

If you already know how to do the Russian Spiral, have fun with it and create new color options and designs. The sky's the limit!

Lightning Bolt Necklace

I am one of those beadweavers who loves a project that requires hours of beading. Why? Because I simply like the process of taking one bead at a time and creating a beautiful design.

My best friend, Mary, needed donations for a fundraiser for a family member who requires much support with medical bills, so it was the perfect opportunity to make something special that might also bring in some money for the great cause.

This is a flame stitch which is a 2 drop peyote stitch with 4 different turns. It's more difficult to watch "Dancing with the Stars" while making this! If I look up, I lose my place, so I work on it little bits at a time. But, I love the end result.

Fuchsia ... a Neutral?

Lately, I have been trying to convince people (ok, first my daughter) that fuchsia is a neutral. I got an eye roll from my daughter and blank stares from others.

My thinking is this. Fuchsia looks great on everyone regardless of eye, hair or skin color. It is also the color crystal that I use the most for the pieces of jewelry that sell the most! It was also the color of my mother-of-the-bride dress and I think I looked hot!

Next time you are shopping, take a minute and try on something that had fuchsia in it and see if you don't look fabulous!