Tag Archives: beadwork

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 →

Sale Time – Spring Break 2018!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by samwescott

Hey, everyone! Just wanted to pop in and announce that Etsy is having a big Spring Break sale and my little shop is participating! You don’t even need a coupon code! Everything in the shop (patterns AND jewelry) is 20% … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog and Shop Announcements | Tagged beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, etsy, etsy sale, etsy sales, etsy shop, etsy shops, jewelry | Leave a comment

Learning Peyote with a Twist (Peytwist)

Posted on March 11, 2018 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! Guess what? My boss has decided that Beads Direct USA is going to have a YouTube channel! So far, there’s only one video posted, but Liz has lots of big ideas for the future and some of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading Techniques and Experiments | Tagged beading, beads direct usa, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadweaving videos, beadwork, free beading pattern, Free Beading Tutorial, free patterns, free tutorials, peyote, peyote with a twist, peyote with a twist - not crochet, peytwist | 7 Comments

Playing with Carrier Beads – Rainbow Ombre Necklace

Posted on February 28, 2018 by samwescott

Hello! So, we got carrier beads in at work a few months ago and they have been FLYING off the shelves. I quickly grabbed myself a few packs and have been steadily working on designing and stitching up a necklace … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading Techniques and Experiments | Tagged beaded beads, beading, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, carrier bead designs, carrier bead necklace, carrier beads, diy, diy necklace, peyote, peyote pattern, peyote stitch, rainbow necklace, rainbow ombre, sari silk | 4 Comments

New Design! – Artful Arcos Bracelet and Earrings

Posted on February 8, 2018 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! I finally have another new design to share with you. This one uses three-hole Arcos beads and seed beads to make a square-tiled design. What do you think? So, I’ve been intrigued by Arcos for awhile now. I … Continue reading →

Posted in New Pattern Annoucements | Tagged arcos beads, beading, beading patterns, beading tutorials, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, diy | 2 Comments

Use Your Stash Challenge – Jan 2018 – Art Elements Blog Hop Reveal

Posted on January 30, 2018 by samwescott

Hello, my dear beady friends! Do I have a delightful pile of jewelry to share with you! So, Art Elements is hosting another Use Your Stash Challenge to start off the new year. You may remember a similar challenge that … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges and Blog Hops | Tagged art beads, art elements, art jewelry elements, beading, beading blog hop, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, blog challenge, blog hop, diy, jewelry | 16 Comments

2018 New Years Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2018 by samwescott

Happy New Years, everybody! So, I LOVE New Years Day. I love fresh starts and making goals and buying calendars and all the fun motivation and emotional cleanliness that wells up in me every time we start a new year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Yearly Resolutions | Tagged 2018, art blogging, bead blogging, beading, beading patterns, beadwork, blogging, diy, new years, new years resolutions, reading | 2 Comments

Faux Loom Leather Wrap Bracelets

Posted on December 10, 2017 by samwescott

Guys, I learned a new technique and I think I am in love! So, last month I noticed a class at Beaded Bliss that I desperately wanted to take. I rearranged my work schedule specifically so I could be there … Continue reading →

Posted in Beading Techniques and Experiments | Tagged beaded bliss, beading, beading classes, beadweaving, beadwork, classes, diy, diy bracelets, diy jewelry, faux loomwork, jewelry making, leather work, loomwork | 18 Comments

Playing with my Picasso 15/0’s!

Posted on November 10, 2017 by samwescott

Hey, everyone! I’ve been playing with those gorgeous Picasso 15/0’s I was telling you about in my last post and wanted to share what I’ve been working on. First, I worked up a pair of my Dainty Duo Drop earrings … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter, Beading Techniques and Experiments | Tagged beading, beading patterns, beadweaving, beadweaving patterns, beadweaving tutorials, beadwork, diy, picasso beads, picasso finish, seed beads | Leave a comment

Oh happy day! Picasso 15/0’s are finally here!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by samwescott

Hey, guys! I just wanted to pop in and share the good news! If you haven’t heard the good news yet, Miyuki has finally put out 15/0’s with the Picasso finish! You may have noticed that I am in love with Picasso … Continue reading →

Posted in Bead and Product Chatter | Tagged 15/0 seed beads, beading, beadweaving, beadwork, miyuki beads, picasso beads, seed beads | 1 Comment