Crystal Shimmer

A few days ago a friend called and asked me to make her a necklace for her upcoming wedding. I made two for her to pick from. This is the piece she didn't choose. I call it crystal shimmer. The other I promised not to show until after her wedding day.
This one is a simple netting stitch adorned with 66 Swarovski Crystals. AB finish for some added Sparkle. I can see this with a white summer outfit on the beach. Can you imagine the Sparkle? This piece is listed in my Etsy store if you are interested. the other-- I 'll have to show you all a picture of that sometime after July 14th!

Bird Of Paradise

Did you all think I had fallen off the face of the earth?
I have been so busy.  I will be posting some new patterns over the next week or so. The first is "Bird of Paradise Panel". This Bag was beaded by Phyllis Henley. She has added a Gorgeous strap and fringe to make an awesome amulet bag. I love how her piece has turned out! So Colorful and Bright. The pattern is available here at "Bead Patterns Boutique" or in my Etsy store.
Bead one up for yourself. So-What have all of you been working on? Is spring "springing" where you are? My tulips and daffodils are starting to push up through the dirt. For the last week have been making my rounds through the Flower beds and enjoying the sight of them coming up. YAY!!! Warmer weather is on its way!

Happenings!! Fun times

Wow-- Its been a whirlwind of a few weeks.. I have had orders out the wazoo-- yep-- Out the WAZOO.. have almost gotten caught up thou..
And the other big news-- RJ and I decided to get married-- YEP-- so Today we did it..we grabbed the youngest kid  as our witness ( who is 20 some odd years) and we went and got it done .. HITCHED..yep  we did it..I'm married now-- do I feel different.. Just  a Tad-- we've been together long enough  that it just seems "normal"... So Customers and friends-- As soon as Things are Changed...( you know all that banking and legal crap) My name will be Lori Culligan... So dont delete me... Dont wonder "who the Hell is that"" Its just me... A much Happier and married Me!!!  Also-- coming up.. A new version of one of my Amulet bags-- Gonna send out a freebie pattern for a few days soon so stay tuned...
Big hugz to you all and thank you so much for all the well wishes on my facebook and other pages-- you all rock!!

Hinto- Native American Cuff

Yikes-Has it really been a week since my last post. This is the time of year I get swamped with orders for regalia bead work. I managed to get caught up thou-- at least for a few days. I finished up this Native Cuff today. This is Hinto- Which is a Dakota name meaning "Blue".  The pattern is available On Bead Patterns Boutique and or My Website.  Have a great Sunday Everyone!

Still Stringing Along

Yep- Still stringing together Lanyards. I tried to quit-- really I did. But the orders kept rollin in so I kept stringing.. This top one is made from some Lampwork beads-- from back when I used to do that kind of thing. I call it Seascapes and it is for sale On Etsy. The next one down is Victorian Rose and it is also on Etsy. The other two have sold but thought you might like to take a peek. The Amethyst one had a "matching earrings" request. So-- Now I've put the Lanyard stuff away and have a cuff about done. See ya in a few days--or maybe even tomorrow! Do you have a 3 day weekend?

Lanyards- Stringing Fun!

 A few days ago I had a request for a lanyard. Of course I hadn't made any for awhile so I had nothing  in stock. So after pawing around in the bead cave , pulling goodies from here and there I came up with this. You'll have to excuse my pictures today. They are a bit on the dark side. I didn't wait for my early afternoon light because I wanted to get this shipped off this morning. So-- Its on it s way to its new home..Hope she likes it.

Gecko Bead Work

Gecko's are the cutest.  This is some Bead work--LOTS of bead work that I made for some Regalia.

The strips measure 2 1/4 " x 13" and the center piece measures 5" x 7".  The Pink fella's were not used in the set so I have them up for grabs in my Esty Store! They might look good on a black leather or denim jacket--or someones regalia! And If you want to bead a gecko for yourself-- here is a Freebie Pattern of mine!! Click on him to get a larger graph and right click to save to your computer.

Copper Hearts Cuff

I Love Copper. This cuff is designed around a set of Patricia Healey Pieces. I love her copper work. It has a such a gorgeous color to it. Plus-- they come in such a great variety of styles and designs.  The pattern for the base is available on Bead Patterns Boutique. The copper pieces are sold by several sellers on etsy as well as Lima Beads. Just do a search for Patricia Healey Copper..You'll find lots of them out there!

Rainbow Bolt Cuff Bracelet

 A colorful band Of Delicas! The first piece of 2012.
The pattern is available on Bead patterns Boutique  and the cuff is on my website!
By the way-- there is a winter sale going on on my website--enter code winter15  at check out for a 15%  discount!  The sale lasts through January 8th 2012.  And whats next? I have a Valentine piece on the loom!

The Last Cuff Of 2011

Wow- It seems like this past year has just flown by. I'd like to say Happy New Year to you all. May the year 2012 bring you all health and happiness. Thanks for being my friends and family! So- This is my last Cuff of 2011. The Cheyenne Spirit Cuff. The cuff is available on my website. And the pattern is available on Etsy, Bead Patterns Boutique and The Bead coop. Most of my 2011 patterns are now available on my website as well. HAPPY NEW YEAR. Stay Safe!