Tag Archives: beads

New Years Resolutions

Posted on January 9, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! I know it’s over a week into the new year, but this is my first day off, so I decided to write about my New Years Resolutions for this year! 1. Read 125 Books in 2016. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Yearly Resolutions | Tagged bead weaving, beading, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, bracelets, diy, jewellry, jewelry, jewelry design, new years, new years resolutions, wescott jewelry | 6 Comments

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 – Barcelona Bracelet

Posted on October 15, 2015 by samwescott

Hello, friends! Aside from my Two Years Cuff, most of my bracelet designs are pretty slim. I like making narrow designs because I think they are easier to wear and stack (and, let’s be real, they are so much quicker … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged bead patterns, bead stash, bead weaving, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, bracelets, crafts, diy, diy jewelry, jewellry, jewelry, jewelry design, original designs, patterns, wescott jewelry | Leave a comment

New Design – Perky Pips Bracelet and Earrings

Posted on September 30, 2015 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! Remember that Pips design that I teased in my last post? Well, it is finally ready! I present to you – my Perky Pips Bracelet and Earring design! Ta-da! I am really excited about this one, you guys. … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged bead patterns, bead stash, bead weaving, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, bracelets, classes, crafts, diy, diy earrings, jewellry, jewelry, jewelry design, wescott jewelry | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Challenges and Blog Hops | Tagged aje blog, art jewelry elements, bead weaving, beading, beading blog, beading blog hop, beads, blog challenge, blog hop, component of the month, craft blog, crafts, jewellry, jewelry, mixed media, necklaces | 17 Comments

I am a Miyuki Snob

Posted on May 20, 2015 by samwescott

I am a stubborn, unrepentant Miyuki snob (who isn’t being paid for this post – I promise). The kind of beadweaving that I do requires the seed beads that I use to be consistent, not only within a given tube, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter | Tagged arts and craft, bead shopping, bead stash, beading, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, exciting news, jewellry, jewelry, miyuki, picasso beads, product comparison, seed beads, toho | 11 Comments

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

Don’t Drink and Braid!

Posted on January 7, 2015 by samwescott

Got a quick little anecdote for you guys! So, this week’s theme in the Year of Jewelry Project was Garnet, since it’s the birthstone for January. I was really excited about this theme, since I’ve had a bunch of pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in Storytime | Tagged beading, beads, beadweaving, beadwork, braiding, diy, drinking, drinking stories, facebook, garnet, Glögg, jewellry, jewelry, kumihimo, kumihimo braiding, mulled wine, year of jewelry, year of jewelry project, yojp | 2 Comments

YOJP – Week 1 – Personal Talisman

Posted on December 30, 2014 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! It would seem that I have completely lost my mind, as is evidenced by my commitment to the Year of Jewelry Project on facebook. The idea is that those who join the group commit to make, photograph, and … Continue reading →

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