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Saturday, July 20, 2013

[Blog Hop] 2013 Bead Hoarders Blog Hop

Hello there!

Today is the day for the 2013 Bead Hoarders Blog Hop hosted by Ms. Lori Anderson of Pretty Things Blog.

I have confessed that I am a bead hoarder (among others) and whereas other women go crazy when shopping for shoes and bags, I go crazy in craft and online stores shopping for beads and what nots.

I've had these oval pendants for 3 years and never knew what to do with them... until recently.
A few years ago, I took the beginner and advanced jewelry making class with Mr. Em Mariano, one of the Philippines' jewelry designers. One of the things that he taught us was how to wire wrap beads.

I haven't practiced wire wrapping for a long time but after playing with several feet of wire, I was able to complete the piece. The accent in the center is made of ceramic, agate, pearl and crystal beads. The handmade bail hangs on a leather cord.

Thanks for stopping by the blog.
♥ ☺Time to check out the rest of the hoarders ☺ ♥

1. Lori Anderson, Pretty Things

2. Nancy Dale, NEDBeads

3. Roxanne Mendoza, Roxi Designs

4. Melissa Trudinger, beadrecipes

5. Rana Lea, Rana Lea Designs

6. Perri Jackson, Shaktipaj Designs

7. Rita Avila, Jewel School Friends

8. Linda Anderson, From the Bead Board

10. Erin Guest, Renlish

11. Joan Williams, lilruby jewelry

12. Diane Hawkey, Diane Hawkey

13. Jo-Ann Woolverton, It's a Beadiful Creation

14. Sue Kennedy, SueBeads

15. Lisa Cone, Inspired Adornments

16. Kari Asbury, Hippie Chick Design

17. Nichole Byers, Nichole Byers

18. Lori Jean Poppe, Adventures in Creativity

19. Linda Landig, Linda's Bead Blog and Meanderings

20. Lori Schneider, Bead Addict

21. Molly Alexander, Beautifully Broken Me

22. Cece Cormier, The Beading Yogini

23. Niki Sayers, Silver Nik Nats

24. Elsie Deliz-Fonseca, Eliz-Eliz and All That Craft

25. Amber Dawn, Inventive Soul

26. Heather Powers, Humblebeads

27. Sarah Goode, Pookledo

28. Monique Urquhart, A Half-Baked Notion

29. JJ Jacobs, Coming Abstractions

30. Cheri Reed, Creative Designs by Cheri

31. Robyn, Museiddity

32. Catherine King, Catherine's Musings

33. Jacquie, Bead Gypsy

34. Janet McDonald, Singing Woods

35. Kay Thomerson, Kayz Kreations

36. Tanty Sri Hartanti, TJewellicious by Tanti

37. Hannah Rosner, Good River Valley

38. Rochelle Brisson, A Creative Chelle

39. Nelly May, Smelly Nelly

40. Skylar Bre'z, Brising Beads

41. Beti Horvath, Stringing Fool

42. Christie Murrow, Charis Designs

43. Leanne Loftus, First Impression Design

44. Valerie Norton, Hot Art

45. Judy Riggs, Rigglettes

46. Crystal Thain, Here Bead Dragons

47. Terry Carter, Tapping Flamingo

48. Sue, Mid-Life Great Expectations

49. Nan Smith, Wired Nan

50. Miranda Ackerley, MirandAck Arts

51. Marie Covert, Creating Interest

52. D'Arsie Manzella, This Here Now, Mamacita

53. Stephanie Haussler, Pixybug Designs

54. Lori Bergmann, Lori Bergmann Design

55. Johanna Nunez, The Lovely One Design

56. Mary Govaars, MLH Jewelry Designs

57. Becky Pancake, Becky Pancake Bead Designs

58. Alicia Marinache, All the Pretty Things

59. Debbie Rasmussen, A Little of This, A Little of That

60. Nat, Grubbi Ceramics

61. Marjorie Savill Linthwaite, Bennu Bird Rising

62. Cheryl McCloud, One Thing Leads to Another

63. Heather Otto, The Crafthopper

64. Candida Castleberry, Spun Sugar Beadworks

66. JuLee Wolfe, The Polymer Penguin

67. Ginger Bishop, Lil Mummy Likes

68. Karen Mitchell, Over the Moon Design

69. Jeannie Dukic, Jeannie's Blog

70. Dini Bruinsma, Angaza by Changes

71. Birgitta Lejonklou, Create With Spirit

72. Shalini Austin, Jewellery by Shalini

73. Jayne Capps, Mama's Got to Doodle

74. Ile Ruzza, Ilenia's Unique Beaded Jewelry

76. Annita Wilson, AW Jewelry

77. Sherri Stokey, Knot Just Macrame

78. Hannah Trost, PZ Designs

79. Linda Inhelder, Must Haves Jewelry

80. Miri Agassi, Beadwork

81. Hope Smitherman, Crafty Hope

82. Dyanne Cantrell, Dee-Liteful Jewelry Creations

83. Susan Bowie, Susan Nelson Bowie

84. Megan Milliken, MaeMaeMills

85. Menka Gupta, Menka's Jewelry

86. Ambra Gostoli, Chic and Frog

87. Lori Lochner, Bloghner

88. Gerda Jurimae, Gerda's Crafts Blog

89. Susan, Mistheword

90. MaryLou Holvenstot, MaryLou's time2cre8

91. Mary Shannon Hicks, falling into the sky

92. Karin King, The Sparklie Things Blog

93. Christa Murphy, Adventures of One Beady Woman

94. Jenny Davie-Reazor, Jenny Davies-Reazor

95. Donetta Farrington, Simply Gorgeous

96. Mallory Hoffman, Rosebud 101 - For the Love of Beads

97. Danielle Kelley, Imbue the Muse

98. Kym Hunter, Kym Hunter Designs

99. Dolores Rami, CraftyD's Creations

100. Marcia Dunne, 13 Alternatives

101. Marlene Cupo, Amazing Designs

102. Emma Todd, A Polymer Penchant

103. Wendy Holder, Jewelry by WendyLea

104. Michelle Escano, The Cabby Crafter - YOU ARE HERE ☺

105. Louise Glazier, Lily and Jasmine Treasures

106. Dana Hickey, Wind Dancer Studios

107. Lennis Carter, windbent

108. Anne Betenson, Crystal River Beads

109. Audrey Belanger, Dreams of an Absolution

110. Lisa Stukel, Carefree Jewelry by Lisa

111. Janine Lucas, Travel Stories

112. Claire Lockwood, Something to Do With Your Hands

113. Kathy Engstrom, Catherine's Dreams

114. Paula Hisel, Simply Beadiful

115. Karla Morgan, Texas Pepper Jams

116. Mischelle Fanucchi, Micheladas Musings

117. Kim, Cianci Blue

118. Linda Sadler, Ida Louise Jewelry

119. Karen, Spokalulu

120. Jennifer LaVite, Dry Gulch Bead and Jewelry

121. Andrea Glick-Zenith, ZenithJade Creations

122. Karen Martinez, Fairies Market

123. Robin Reed, Artistry HCBD

124. Amy Bright, LABweorc

125. Jasvanti Patel, Jewels by Jasvanti

126. Tammie Everly, TTE Designs

127. Karin Slaton, Backstory Beads

128. Natalie Moten, Running Out of Thread

129. Sharyl McMillian-Nelson, Sharyl's Jewelry & Reflections

130. Jenny Kyrlach, Wonder and Whimsy

131. LiliKrist, Handmade by LilK

132. Jessica Klaaren, The Truth Space

133. Cynthia Abner, Created Treasures

134. Beth Emery, Stories by Indigo Heart

135. Heather Davis, Blissful Garden Beads

136. Jeanne, Gems by Jeanne Marie

137. Sandi Volpe, Sandi Volpe

138. Laren Dee Barton, Laren Dee Designs

139. Steph, Confessions of a Bead Hoarder

140. Carolyn Lawson, Carolyn's Creations

141. B. R. Kuhlman, Mixed Mayhem

142. Patty Miller, Cabari Beads

143. Elizabeth Bunn, Elizabeth Beads

144. Marianna Boylan, Pretty Shiny Things

145. Lizzie Clarke, The Need to Bead

146. Christina Miles, Wings 'n' Scales

147. Patricia, The Color of Dreams

148. Marde Lowe, Fancimar

149. Ev Shelby, Raindrop Creations

150. Sarah Small, By Salla

151. Perri Jackson, Shaktipaj Designs

152. Laurie Vyselaar, Lefthand Jewelry

153. Pam Traub, Klassy Joolz

154. Lisa Harrison, Daisy Meadow Studio

155. Anzia Parks, Anzi-Panzi's Work Shoppe

156. Ingrid, Lilisgems Handcrafted Jewelry Inspirations

157. Andra Weber, Andra's Joyful Journey

158. Kelly Hosford Patterson, The Traveling Side Show

159. Adlinah Kamsir, Dreamstruck Designs

160. Marci, That Nothing Be Wasted

161. Kris Lanae Binsfield, Cherish Designs

162. Stephanie Perry, Mustard Bead

163. Birgit Klughardt, Gites Beads

164. Inge von Roos, Inge's Blog

165. Rebecca Sirevaag, Becca's Place

166. Sandy Markley, Gypsy Spirit Designs

167. Elena Adams, Lena's Beady Blog

Have a wonderful day!

♥ michelle ♥

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

[Blog Hop] Bead Hoarders Blog Hop 2013 is coming soon!

Welcome back!

We are 5 days away from the annual Bead Hoarders Blog Hop hosted by Ms. Lori Anderson.

Bead Hoarders Blog Hop 2013

I have accumulated a lot of beads from previous bead soup parties and personal purchases. Oh yes, I am a hoarder, a pack rat or whatever but it's in times like this that my being "that" comes in handy. LOL.

The variety of beads and stones on the platter looks so pretty but instead of putting them in a safe place like I usually do, they will serve its purpose this time.. hopefully.

I have finished the base for the pendant and will be working on the accents and trimmings in the next couple of days.

Do come back and visit on Saturday and party with us!

See you soon!

♥ michelle ♥

Monday, June 24, 2013

[Beads] Bead Hoarders Blog Hop

Hello friends! I have a confession to make: I am a bead hoarder and I'm so happy that I'm not the only one. LOL.

Ms. Lori Anderson of Pretty Things Blog, host of the Bead Soup Blog Party series and author of the book "Bead Soup" is hosting the "Bead Hoarders Blog Hop" on July 20, 2013.

Bead Hoarders Blog Hop

All of us have a box or even a trunk of beads, charms or findings that we are holding on to because one, we don't know what to do with them or two, they are too special to make into a piece to wear for our own or to sell. Well, I have my own stash of beads that will see the light once again.

See you on July 20!

Have a wonderful and blessed week.

♥ michelle ♥

Saturday, February 2, 2013

[Focus on Life Week 5] Capture a Heart

Today is week 5 in "Focus on Life" hosted by Ms. Sally Russick and the task was to "Capture a Heart."

This photo describes what captured my heart a long time ago: my desire to craft - whether making handmade cards or

finish a scrapbook page that's been sitting in my desk for 6 months or

figuring out what beads and findings to work with or

how to decorate a cake.

I dream of having a room dedicated to crafting - with all my tools, beads and bins

arranged strategically in one place.

I dream that I continue to be inspired to design - inspired by creative people like you!

I dream that I can achieve my Year 2013 goals. Among my goals this year are: to join more blog hops,

to make make new friends and to be able to use most of my stash of beads and finding

Focus on Life Week 5: "Capture a Heart"

It's February and though I am not a 100% satisfied with my progress, I am optimistic that I will achieve my goals.

Come and join me as we see what the other participants have shared.

Click on this LINK.

Have fun!

♥ Michelle ♥

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Challenge of Music: "Sampaguita" by Dolores Paterno

Welcome to Erin of Treasures Found and Tesori Trovati's

Challenge of Music Blog Hop!

I had fun with this challenge. We were asked to listen to whatever music that we liked and to be inspired to create a piece of jewelry. Different types of music brings about different moods in us. There are days when I love creating with dance music and there are times when I prefer the soft, soothing sound of the guitar.

There are many great Filipino classical guitar artists such as Angelo Favis and Michael Dadap. Professor Favis is an Associate Professor of the Deapartment of Music of the Illinois State University where he teaches classical guitar. He has been given several accolades and is known in the music industry worldwide. I heard his CD Philippine Treasures through my brother in Australia. His CD albums (Philippine Treasures Vol. 1 and 2) consist of traditional Filipino folk and love songs.

Professor Dadap is the artist / music director and conductor of The Children's Orchestra Society in New York since 1984. He is also highly recognized in the field of classical guitar. He has performed worldwide and is a "passionate folklorist and advocate of music in the Philippines."

Filipino traditional folk songs and love songs are nice to listen too. Most of the love songs are so melodramatic to the point of being a martyr in the name of love. I love the song "Sampaguita" composed by Dolores Paterno. The song describes the flower as a symbol of purity. It talks of the love of a woman for her lover who passed away, her tears fall like sampaguita buds. I told you... the songs are melodramatic.

The Sampaguita is the Philippine's National Flower. The flower is white in color and it has a scent similar to Jasmine. Nowadays, it is being used in the perfume and spa industry.

Watch this Youtube Video to hear the intrumental version by Prof. Dapdap and learn more about Traditional Filipino culture. The paintings in the video were made by one of our famous artists, Fernando Amorsolo.

Sampaguita flowers are commonly used in making leis.

This was my inpiration in designing this piece: "Sampaguita Necklace."

I made the white flowers using Premo white, yellow and olive green polymer clays.

The flower was laid on a filigree base.

To depict the "lei effect," I place the 3 flowers together, added crystal rondelles and a two way toggle clasp. The two way toggle clasp gives detail to the design and at the same time creates a longer chain.

The necklace measures 27 to 30.5 inches.