Progress on Orange Julia

Did get a little more beading on Orange Julia. Here she is, "In Progress".

Clear Sky ~ Full Moon

After last weeks storms it was a delight to look up into the sky last night and see a clear midnight blue sky and a gorgeous full moon.

Tennis Bracelet #2

Had to do a second bracelet right away so I don't forget. This one is made with Amber Gold Luster seed beads and Topaz Swarvoski crystals.

My First Tennis Bracelet

This is my first tennis bracelet -- I will have to try to get a better photo because it is really quite pretty. Made in RAW with seed beads and Swarovski crystals. I can't wait to make another one.

Stormy Sky

Severe storms have been going through our area for several days now. I caught these photos at a little after 8 PM tonight -- the sun was trying hard to come through after one line of storms passed -- didn't make it though, as another line of storms came through. We are lucky here -- still have power and a dry basement -- there is massive flooding in the area and many people are without power. Even in all nature's fury, beauty can be seen.

In Between Projects.....

Had a little fun between projects making bracelet #4. You will get tired of seeing these before I get tired of making them LOL.
This one is lovely gold beads.

Magia del Verano ~ Summer Magic ~ Beaded Doll RR

This is my addition to Susan F's doll, Magia del Verano (Summer Magic).
This is a 100% beaded doll round robin. When I received Susan's adorable little doll, she had her face in place, This is a very nice doll form and stuffed very tightly. It was a lot of fun to work on -- this is my first beaded doll RR and I really enjoyed working on Magia del Verano. Susan requested warm colors --- to reflect her Arizona summers -- I may have gone up a few degrees in my colors and ended up hot. From here the doll travels to Indiana for more beading.

A little more progress on Orange Julia

A little more beading done on the front of Orange Julia's body. I love the big orange nailhead bead.

Orange Julia's "Hair" finished -- I think

It sure takes a lot of time and beads to do hair -- and after all that work, it is even harder to get decent photos -- but here they are -- now I can begin the body and I am looking forward to that.

A Little More Done on Orange Julia

At last I was able to squeeze out a little extra time and did some more beading on Orange Julia. Her hair is almost complete. I will be glad to start a new phase on her -- so many pretty orange beads just waiting to be used ;-)

Nice Matters Award

"This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world."

You can imagine my surprise when Donetta honored me with this award. Thank you, Donetta, you made my day -- I am not worthy of such an award, but I will pass it on later this week to those who so truly deserve it. [The dolls for the women's shelters was started by Pat Winter -- already a recipient of this award -- and justly so] Thanks again, I appreciate the thought very much.

August 15, 2007
Today I have named Bobbi (Beading at the Beach), Diana (The Lone Beader) and Robin (Beadlust) as my choice for recipients of the Nice Matters Award.

Orange Julia's beginnings ....

I did a little beading on the "orange challenge" beaded doll. Want some practice before I do any stitching on the Summer Dayz beaded doll RR. Here's Orange Julia's start -- just a bit of hair -- but it's a start and I like the hair so far.

New Body Form for Orange challenge ~~~~~~~~~~ And Then There Were Three

A surprise package came in the mail yesterday from Sammy. Somehow Sammy knew I didn't have any orange material and so gifted me with a lovely assortment of oranges. Well, just had to make a new doll form for the "orange" beaded doll challenge with the fantastic fabric Sammy sent. Thank you so very much, Sammy -- it was such a surprise and sure made my day.

And then there were three....

Also did one more bracelet. They are addicting :-)

Second Bracelet

I did get to do another bracelet right away -- I like these colors -- go well with jeans. I don't have the thread tails done, but the lighting was better this morning for a quick photo.
Here's a pic of the two bracelets together -- these are such fun to make --

RAW Bracelet -- Another first for me...

See, told you I couldn't get enough of beading. I saw a class was being offered at a bead shop not too far from me -- and, since I had never done a bracelet, thought I would give it a try. I loved it --- and the best part was all 8 who were in the class came home with a finished bracelet -- and all were really lovely. The different color combinations really change the look of this piece. Thank you Debra, it was a great class. Tonight I hope to make another so I don't forget how to do it.
(I did get another bracelet done tonight -- this one is in 'denim blues'. Hope to get a photo of it tomorrow)

My Bead-a-long "Orange Julia"

This should also be a fun challenge --- only shades of orange beads with one highlight color (mine will be a coppery brass color) may be used. This is for a bead-a-long and in the end, the finished doll stays with the maker -- so, Orange Julia will be mine ;-) I have even more orange and shades of orange beads -- so don't know for sure what all will be used. The fun of the beading journey. This little project will be my "take along" and "when I need a break" way of relaxing. I think it will be a blast.