Doileys

There are some days when I get an overwhelming sense of panic. How on earth will I ever do all of the projects that I want to do? How on earth will I ever complete all of the projects that I  have started. I'll do really good for a chunk of time and work on my big projects and actually accomplish some of the and then I'll get inspired and start a slew of other projects. Which puts me right back where I started. It's a never ending battle. Kind of like laundry.

Iris pin

This was a commissioned piece for a lady that lives here in my town. She gave this to her daughter for a birthday. It's done with delica beads using the peyote stitch. It's hardened with nail polish.

Beaded Box

These pictures remind me that I have another one of these boxes started somewhere in the piles of unfinished crafts that I have all over. I'm pretty sure I sold this to someone at a craft fair. These are some of my favorite colors. The pattern for this little box can be found in here.

Beadwork: Exhibit 1

Someone recently brought to my attention that they'd like to see my bead work. I figured this was a good place to display some of it. So here goes.

I made this as a wedding gift for my best friend and her husband. It was totally directed towards her though, the gal loves dragons. The pattern can be found here. My sweet mother is addicted to bead work as well and she spends a lot of time finding amazing patterns. She bought this pattern originally to make for me, I think, but I swiped it when Amanda told me she was engaged.

It's wonderful to have a mom that's addicted to craft work and beading. I know I appreciate it but I don't think I appreciate it enough. She always has beads, thread, fur, yarn, and practically anything that I need for a project without me having to order and wait for it.

Yup, that big silver monstrosity in the background is my car.