Tag Archives: necklaces

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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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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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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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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New Design – The Godet Necklace and Earrings

Posted on May 15, 2016 by samwescott

Hello, my dears! Sorry to disappear for half a month – May is a crazy time for my family. We’ve got about a bajillion birthdays and then there’s Mother’s Day and graduations and it is just a mess. But never … 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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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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New Design – Oculus Pendants!

Posted on August 23, 2014 by samwescott

Oh, my goodness, friends. I am sorry for being absent from the blog for so long, but I think you’ll forgive me when you see what I’ve been working on! This is my new Oculus Pendant! Those two pictures … Continue reading →

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