Tag Archives: beading blog

Back to Basics

Posted on September 20, 2020 by samwescott

Hey, everybody! So, after the sudden flash of motivation that helped me finally write my River Reed pattern that I shared in my last post, I’ve been stuck feeling kinda unmotivated to do much beading again. I’ve been spending time … Continue reading →

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Isolation Beading: An Update and a Challenge

Posted on March 28, 2020 by samwescott

Hey, friends. I sincerely hope you are all doing well and that those of you who can are staying safe and staying home as much as possible. Everything is weird and stressful and confusing right now, especially in our crafting … Continue reading →

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“Do You Sell Kits?”

Posted on December 15, 2019 by samwescott

Hello, friends! I recently realized that one of the questions I get asked most frequently after I share a photo of a new piece or pattern somewhere is “Do you sell kits?”. And while the simple answer is “No, I … Continue reading →

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New Design – Princess Cordelia Necklace and Earrings!

Posted on November 23, 2019 by samwescott

Hi, friends! Sorry I’ve been a little absent – life has been hectic! We went to Florida last week for the wedding of a dear friend and I just started panicking about making Christmas gifts. But I did manage to … Continue reading →

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September Pattern Review 2019

Posted on September 30, 2019 by samwescott

You guys! We are getting seriously close to the end of the year! I’m still on track to make new samples of each of my patterns, but it is not leaving me much breathing room, let me tell ya. I … Continue reading →

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New Design! – Glamour Garland with SuperDuos and Seed Beads

Posted on November 17, 2018 by samwescott

Hey, my beady friends! I’ve got a new pattern to share with you. This is my Glamour Garland bracelet! It uses just SuperDuos and seed beads and makes a pretty little set of leaves in a loose chevron shape and I’m … Continue reading →

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New Design – Joystone Bezel (8 Projects in 1 Pattern!)

Posted on April 23, 2018 by samwescott

My friends, hello! You may have noticed that I have been pretty quiet here and on Facebook lately. Part of it is that I am going on my first vacation as an adult here soon (to celebrate my 5 year … Continue reading →

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AJE August Component of the Month Reveal!

Posted on August 30, 2015 by samwescott

My luck just never seems to run out! I was randomly chosen once again to participate in the Art Jewelry Elements blog’s August Component of the Month challenge.  (You may recall that I was also chosen back in January. You … 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 →

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