Tag Archives: crafts

Watercolor Leaves (and my Incredible Forgetfulness)

Posted on November 5, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! So, last fall I got to take a fun class at Beaded Bliss from Brenda Meyers (You may remember her from this post about a certain gorgeous painted rose.) The class was on using watercolors to paint leaves on heavy … Continue reading →

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Playing with Potomac’s new AVA beads!

Posted on September 25, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, everyone! So, a few weeks ago, I received a delightful surprise in the mail! Potomac Bead Company was kind enough to send me some of their new AVA beads! They should be available in October or November and … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Color Palette Challenge!

Posted on September 15, 2016 by samwescott

Hi, everybody! So, you may remember a few months ago when Sherri Stokey challenged everyone to try using her favorite beachy/starfish color palette and I made a whole bunch of pieces. It was so much fun that, when Sherri announced … Continue reading →

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Secret Bead-Along with Jean Powers – Summer 2016

Posted on August 20, 2016 by samwescott

Hello! So, a few posts back, I mentioned that I was participating in this summer’s Secret Bead-along, hosted by Jean Powers. You maaay have noticed that the bead along was almost a full month ago and I am SO sorry … Continue reading →

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New Design – The Compass Star Pendant with Crescents and Twists!

Posted on August 8, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, again, my dears! I have been a busy bee this past month and have another design ready to show you! I’m calling these little babies my Compass Star pendants, because the eight-points reminded me of old compass roses, which … Continue reading →

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New Design – The Odessa Cuff with DiamonDuos!

Posted on July 25, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, dear friends! I am so excited to share my newest pattern with you! Behold! My Odessa Bracelet Cuff! I am so excited about this cuff! First off, I have been absolutely in love with these DiamonDuo beads lately. … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me! (And also that other thing, I guess…)

Posted on July 3, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, my darlings! Guess what! It’s my BIRTHDAY today! Yes, my birthday is on July 4th and yes, I thought the fireworks were for me until I was about four years old. You can imagine my disappointment when I found out … Continue reading →

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New Design – Daybreak Bracelet with MiniDuos

Posted on June 25, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, my dears! I have an origin story for you. So, I woke up a few weeks ago on a Wednesday morning, about 20 minutes after my 6am alarm went off for work. I felt aaaawful. Nauseated and headache-y, all … Continue reading →

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Starfish Color Palette Challenge!

Posted on June 15, 2016 by samwescott

I LOVE reading beading blogs and Sherri Stokey’s blog, KnotJustMacrame is one of my favorites. She’s also writing for LoveMyArtJewelry and has issued the readers a challenge! The challenge is to find inspiration from this color palette and go nuts! Now, I … Continue reading →

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Union Beads!

Posted on May 30, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, my darlings! So, who else is over the moon with joy about Union beads? I swear, I have about lost my mind with excitement. You guys may remember my blog post I am a Miyuki Snob that a wrote last … Continue reading →

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