Tag Archives: arts and crafts

A Time to Stitch 8 – Challenge Reveal!

Posted on November 21, 2015 by samwescott

It’s that time again! Christine and Therese have issued another blog hop challenge! I signed up on a whim, despite having never made a bag or purse of any sort before. For some crazy reason, I though single-drop peyote would … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges and Blog Hops | Tagged arts and crafts, bead patterns, bead stash, bead weaving, beading, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, blog hop, crafting, crafts, diy, jewellry, jewelry, jewelry design, wescott jewelry | 23 Comments

Bead Soup!

Posted on November 1, 2015 by samwescott

I know I have been flooding you guys with new patterns lately. I do, in fact, have another one coming up soon, but it isn’t quite ready yet. In the meantime, I thought I’d whip up a little post about … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter, Tips and Tricks | Tagged arts and crafts, bead soup, bead stash, bead storage, bead weaving, beading, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, bracelets, color theory, jewellry, jewelry, wescott jewelry | 1 Comment

New Design – Dainty Duo Drops!

Posted on September 6, 2015 by samwescott

Hello, dear friends! I am happy to announce that I have finally escaped from a whole summer of terrible designer’s block. From about April to August, I have been completely devoid of new design ideas or even motivation to play … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged art jewelry elements, arts and crafts, bead weaving, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, bugle beads, crafting, dainty duo drops, diy, diy earrings, earrings, jewellry, jewelry, jewelry design, super duos, wescott jewelry | 1 Comment

Ravenclaw Custom Work

Posted on August 2, 2015 by samwescott

Hello, friends! One of the reasons I have not been designing much lately is that I have been working on custom work. Generally, I am not super keen on custom work, as it usually means making something that you have … Continue reading →

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Birthdays and Bead Boards

Posted on July 24, 2015 by samwescott

Hello, darlings! Firstly, I must apologize from being absent from my blog for so long. July has been an absolute whirlwind of craziness in my personal life and I have been stuck in the creative doldrums as far as my … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter, Storytime | Tagged arts and crafts, bead board, bead mat, bead on it board, bead supplies, beading, beading blog, beadweaving, beadwork, craft blog, craft supplies | Leave a comment

A Time to Stitch 7 Embroidery Challenge – Reveal!

Posted on June 6, 2015 by samwescott

Hello, friends! It’s time once again for another Time to Stitch challenge from Christine and Therese! This time the challenge is to explore bead embroidery! I have some experience with bead embroidery, but it definitely a weak spot in my … Continue reading →

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New Design – Two Years Cuff with Kheops Puca Beads!

Posted on April 26, 2015 by samwescott

I am so excited about this, you guys! Ok, to start off, I would like to share that today is my two year anniversary with my husband, Ethan. It is in honor of this occasion that I have named my … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged arts and crafts, bead patterns, bead weaving, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, bracelets, crafting, diy, diy jewelry, jewellry, jewelry, jewelry design, kheops puca beads, wescott jewelry | 1 Comment

New Design – Best Dressed Hexes!

Posted on March 29, 2015 by samwescott

When my local bead store (Beaded Bliss in Harrison, OH) got in the new two-hole Hex Pyramid beads I had no idea what to do with them. They were beautiful, and the shop owner had purchased lots of gorgeous colors, … Continue reading →

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AJE Component of the Month Reveal!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by samwescott

So, I was lucky enough to be selected as one of the winners to participate in the Art Jewelry Elements Blog’s January Component of the Month Challenge! I was sent a secret handmade component by Caroline Dewison of BlueberriBeads. When … Continue reading →

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A Time to Stitch 6 – Reveal!

Posted on January 10, 2015 by samwescott

It’s time, you guys! It’s finally time for the reveal in my first ever blog hop! You may remember a post from October where I announced my participation in this event. (I also wrote about this really cool Wonder Woman bracelet … Continue reading →

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