The Best of Free Tip Friday...Boho Beauty

TGIFTF! As you know, we're taking a summer break from FB Lives and Free Tip Fridays and will be re-posting some old faves with new ideas instead.

This Friday I'm bringing back Boho Beauty, which was such an eclectic project that Kate created on the fly...that's how she works best! This piece eventually became its own project (Timeless Treasures) and inspired a second sample, Message in a Bottle. Her original blog post with the episode and all the ingredients can be found here.

You can really mix it up with this project...below are my ideas for combinations of chain, charms, and leather. Our new collections of large-holed beads like Matubos and stone rondelles are perfect here, and of course I had to pick my favorites shades of C-Lon for those stunning little silk wraps. I can't wait to see what you create...share in our FB Group, please! Happy beading...


PATRICIA

1-2 Ft Wheat Chain- Antique Brass
1-2 Ft Circle Back Chain- Satin Gold
1-2 Ft Satellite Chain- Antique Brass
1 Pkg Distressed Green 1.5mm Leather
1 Pkg Distressed Green 1.0mm Leather
1 Crossed Arrows Button- Antique Gold
1 Falling Charm- Brass
1 Heart Charm- Antique Brass
1-2 Make a Point Charms
1 Oasis Charm- Antique Gold
2-4 Mini Hoops- Antique Gold
1 Pkg Matubo Purple Picasso
1 Pkg Rattle and Shake- Brass
2-3 Sand Cast- White Beach
1 Strand Faceted Pyrite Rondelles Big Hole
1 Spool Regular C-Lon Sable



NICOLE

1-2 Ft Two Lanterns Chain- Antique Brass
1-2 Ft Sand Bar Chain- Antique Silver
1-2 Ft Smooth Sailing Chain- Antique Copper
1 Pkg Distressed Gray 1.5mm Leather
1 Pkg Black 1.0mm Leather
1 Old Coin Button- Copper
1 Willow Charm- Antique Copper
1 Little Earth Charm- Antique Copper
1 Faerie Flower Heart Charm 
1 Itsy Bottle Charm- Antique Copper
1 Crossed Arrows Charm- Antique Gold
2-3 Faceted Barrels- Antique Gold
2-4 Mini Hoops- Antique Copper
1 Pkg Matubo Matte Nebula Turquoise Green
1 Pkg Tide's Out Indigo
1 Strand Faceted Apple Jasper Rondelles Big Hole
1 Spool Regular C-Lon Black Currant





ALEXANDRA

3-4 Ft My Fair Lady- Antique Silver
1 Pkg Sable 1.5mm Leather
1 Pkg Blue Gray 1.0mm Leather
1 Follow Your Heart Button- Antique Silver
1-2 Clean Slate Charms- Satin Silver
1 Sweet Beech Charm- Satin Silver
1-2 Tiny Bunny Charms
1 Ancient Leaf Pendant
2-4 Mini Hoops- Antique Silver
1 Pkg Matubo- Chalk Lazure Blue
1 Pkg Little Silver Sands
1 Pkg Tide's Out Mist
1 Strand Faceted Matte Onyx Rondelles Big Hole
1 Spool Regular C-Lon Black

The Best of FB Live...Summer Tahoe

Happy Wednesday, everybody! As you know, we're on a break with our FB Lives and will be re-posting some old faves with some new ideas instead. Summer Tahoe is making a reappearance this week...it's an easy project, excellent for beginners and old pros alike, and makes for a fun group project as well. Last summer this was the project I brought to the beach cottage with me to make with my mother, sister, and aunt--three women who had never beaded before--and all three made a gorgeous bracelet on their first try.

Below are some ideas for your inspiration. Our new Large Hole Stones are perfect for this project, and I would love to see you use them this summer so I've added them to the mix in place of the Sliders we usually use. I always enjoy getting a little cheeky with my project names, even if I'm the only one in on my joke. This week I'll tell you...these three are named for those same three women who made beautiful bracelets last summer with me. Enjoy!

DONNA

1 Pkg Each: Metallic Red Indian Leather in 1.5mm and 1mm
1 Strand Faceted Sunset Dumortierite Rondelle- Big Hole
1 Tube 6-1254 Matte Metallic Blue Gray
1 Pkg Tierra Heishi- Antique Brass
1 Pkg Evolve- Antique Brass
1 Round and Round Clasp- Brass
1 Sea Pony Charm- Antique Brass



CAROLYN

1 Pkg Each: Metallic Light Turquoise Indian Leather in 1.5mm and 1mm
1 Strand Faceted Amazonite Rondelle- Big Hole
1 Tube 6-3208 Magic Purple Cranberry Lined Crystal
1 Pkg Tierra Heishi- Bright Silver
1 Pkg Evolve- Silver
1 Round and Round Clasp- Silver
1 Shooting Star Charm- Silver


LINDA

1 Pkg Each: Black Indian Leather in 1.5mm and 1mm
1 Strand Faceted Pyrite Rondelle- Big Hole
1 Tube 6-650 Dyed Grey S/L Alabaster
1 Pkg Tierra Heishi- Antique Silver
1 Pkg Evolve- Antique Pewter
1 Round and Round Clasp- Silver
1 Sacred Symbol Two Charm- Silver

The Best of Free Tip Friday...Tassel and Leather Lariat Necklace

A tassel is a great chameleon component...it can be a tiny adornment, like a charm...it can be a statement piece, like in this show-stopper Kate made on FTF back in November 2017! Create your own tassels from scratch, and adorn yourself accordingly...here are some fresh palette ideas:


CLAIRE

1 Pkg Distressed Green 1.5 Indian Leather
2-3 Jade Rings Deep Serpentine
4 Avocado Czech Rollers
.05 CKC: Sea Green, Mocha, and Mint
Fine C-Lon: Oyster and Marigold



JOSIE




















1 Pkg Metallic Red 1.5 Indian Leather
1 Pinwheel Carnelian
1 Pkg Silver Keg
1 Pkg Currents Red Reef
.05 CKC: Red,  Ivory, and Brown
Fine C-Lon: Nutmeg and Venetian Red




GINNA 

1 Pkg Cream Surfer Cord 1.5mm
1 Infinity Clover Brown Serpentine
1 Sand Cast White Beach
1 Pkg Ostrich Shells
.05 CKC: Chocolate, Milky Latte, and Champagne
Fine C-Lon: Oyster and Cocoa

The Best of FB Live...The Gatsby Necklace

Happy Wednesday! As you know, we're taking a summer break from FB Lives and Free Tip Fridays and will be re-posting some old faves with some new ideas instead.

Today we're going back to this gorgeous three-strand necklace, The Gatsby Necklace. We created a sample in all whites for the show, and on air showed off an all-black palette. So today I thought I'd share some colorful palettes but keep with the 20s theme...pearls, glass, and decadence. I can't wait to see what you create...share in our FB Group, please! Enjoy!


DAISY

1 Czech Glass Button- Dragonfly Volcano Silver
1 Spool .014 Soft Flex and Soft Flex Findings
1 Strand 5mm Purple Iris Potato Pearls
2 Strands 6mm Coated Lavender AB
1 Strand 8-10mm Soft Gray Potato Pearls
2 Strands 3mm Luster Stone Gray
1 Tube 8-4220 Duracoat Galvanized Eggplant
1 Tube 11-576 Dyed Smoky Opal S/L Alabaster



ZELDA

1 Button Pearl
1 Spool .014 Soft Flex and Soft Flex Findings
1 Strands 5mm Peach Blossom Potato Pearls
1 Strand 8mm Devotion
1 Strand 6mm Devotion
2 Strands 3mm Luster Rosaline
1 Tube 8-155FR Matte Transparent Light Tea Rose AB
1 Tube 11-215 Blush-Lined Crystal





JORDAN

1 Pirouette Button- Gold
1 Spool .014 Soft Flex and Soft Flex Findings
1 Strand 5mm Blue Iris Potato Pearls
1 Strand 8mm Shades of Blue
1 Strand 6mm Shades of Blue
1 Strand 3mm Montana Blue
1 Tube 6-1254 Matte Metallic Blue Gray 
1 Tube 8-151FR Matte Transparent Cobalt AB -OR-
1 Tube 11-4516 Picasso Montana Matte
(I'd pick one or the other...brighten it up with the Cobalt or keep it dark with the Picasso Montana...I couldn't choose, you'll have to!)


I have to say, I love this necklace as is...but adding a charm at the button loop would add a bit of pizzazz! Consider adding a charm or perhaps a Czech Daisy on a headpin...what do you think?

The Best of Free Tip Friday...Working With Bib Components!

It's Friday! It's Friday! As you know, we're taking a summer break from FB Lives and Free Tip Fridays and will be re-posting some old faves with some new ideas instead.

This Friday I thought we could revisit Working With Bib Components, where Kate made this FAB necklace she called Silk Road. Her original blog post with the episode and all the ingredients can be found here.

This is one of my favorite necklaces, and it's so great for a summer night out with a cute sundress or paired with jeans and a cardigan heading into fall. Below are some ideas for new designs...in one I have used the same bib component Kate did, which we call Modern Woman, in a new colorway. I also created a couple new recipes using our other bib component, called Boho Bib, which is smaller and I think more on the feminine side. My favorite clasp, Round and Round, is in all three. It's so easy to put on, even for a butterfingers like me. Add .14 Soft Flex, crimps and crimp covers, wire guardians, and headpins and eye pins in coordinating metals and you are good to go. I can't wait to see what you create...share in our FB Group, please!
Enjoy!


Ginger

 1 Boho Bib Component- Antique Copper
1 Strand From Childhood 8mm Carnelian Rounds
1 Pkg Turquoise Tassels
1 Strand Temple- Copper
1 Strand 6mm Czech Melons- Sapphire and Bronze
1 Pkg Czech Bugles- Crystal Bronze Copper
1 Round and Round Clasp- Copper
Soft Flex and Findings
Headpins and Eye Pins





I envision this piece as mostly coppers and oranges...the Temple beads are a fave of mine and a great alternative to Little Shadows or heishi. I'd love them in-between each Carnelian 8mm round as well as hanging fro the bib with the Bugles and Melons. A splash of blue is unexpected and brightens the palette up.




Cindy

1 Modern Woman Component- Antique Silver
1 Strand Onyx 8mm Rounds
1 Pkg Grey Tassels
1 Pkg Little Silver Sands
1 Strand 8mm Czech Rondelles- Black
1 Tube 8-576 Dyed Smoky Opal S/L Alabaster
1 Round and Round Clasp- Silver
Soft Flex and Findings
Headpins and Eye Pins




I love the classic black and silver combo...always elegant. Instead of bugles and metal beads I've got my favorite seed bead here, Dyed Smoky Opal Silver Lined Alabaster...that's a mouthful! But it's a beaut and it's my fave! Nestled between the onyx rounds and stacked on headpins or eye pins instead of bugles...yass! I'd also love to see these Little Silver Sands used...maybe above the tassels? What do you think?




Kimberly

1 Boho Bib Component- Antique Brass
1 Strand Matte Green Aventurine 8mm Rounds
1 Pkg Beige Tassels
1 Strand 3mm Czech Melons- Ultra Luster Opaque Green
1 Strand Little Shadows- Bright Brass
1 Tube BGL2-2035 Matte Metallic Khaki Iris
1 Round and Round Clasp- Brass
Soft Flex and Findings
Headpins and Eye Pins



Green is always fresh and inviting. While Kate loves to mix her metals, I love to mix my finishes...antiqued with bright, matte with shine...it's something a little different and interesting. I went back to Kate's original Little Shadows here, but switched the Czech Glass up...I couldn't resist the tiny 3mm melons...they are too cute!

Happy beading, everyone!

The Best of FB Live....Malas!

Happy Wednesday, gang! As you know, we're taking a summer break from FB Lives and will be re-posting some old faves with some new ideas instead. This week we've brought back Mala With Tassel. We love making malas, don't you?

Below are some ideas for new color ways...I've used 6mm Stone Rounds for the bulk of the Mala, added rondelles and our new Lava Beads to make the stations, and selected Gurus, C-Lon, and combinations of Vintage Finds with tassels or charms. I really like the idea of keeping the bulk of these stone, something natural. I also really liked playing with size, as some of the rondelles are tiny 4mms intended to sit on either side of the 8mm Lava Beads...these were fun to put together! Enjoy!

Forest Clearing

3 Strands Matte Wood Opalite 6mm Rounds
1 Strand Fossil Coral Faceted 6mm Rondelles
1 Strand 8mm Burnt Olive Lava Beads
1 Picture Jasper Guru Bead
1 Tiny Tassel Olive/Gold
1 Envision Vintage Finds Carved Component
1 Spool Sable Regular C-Lon

Midnight Desert

3 Strands Kalahari 6mm Rounds
1 Strand 4mm Coppered Hematite Faceted Rondelle
1 Strand 8mm White Lava Beads
1 Carnelian Agate Guru Bead
1 Tiny Tassel Grey/Silver
1 Infinity Clover Gray Agate Vintage Finds Carved Component
1 Spool Gray Regular C-Lon



Hidden Waterfall

3 Strands Matte Green Aventurine 6mm Rounds or Green Aventurine 6mm Rounds
1 Strand 4mm Peacock Hematite Faceted Rondelle
1 Strand 8mm White Lava Beads
1 Green Aventurine Guru Bead
1 Willow Charm- Antique Silver
1 Lucky Charm Green Serpentine Vintage Finds Carved Component
1 Spool Celadon Regular C-Lon

Free Tip Friday: Tips and Tricks with the August Monthly Mix

Thanks for joining Cara and I on FTF today... I just loved Cara's mix for August and know that you will love working with it, too.

Find all the details for the August 2018 Monthly Mix, Summer Sunset, here.

Here is a list of some of the products used in the broadcast. Find all the ingredients at www.beadshop.com:

Bollywood Style Bracelet

.5mm Chinese Knotting Cord (Cara used Poseidon, but try Teal or Aquamarine)

Memory Wire

Odyssey Style Bracelet

Teal Irish Waxed Linen

.5mm Chinese Knotting Cord (Cara used Poseidon, but try Teal or Aquamarine)

Stretch Bracelet

Stretch Magic

2mm Crimp Tubes and Covers (Kate used gold)

Tiny Tassel Hot Pink/Gold

Xuron 4-in-1 Crimper

Wire-Wrapped Spiral and Tassel

16G Rose Gold ParaWire

24G Rose Gold ParaWire

Soft Flex and Soft Flex Findings

Chasing Hammer and Bench Block

Nylon Jaw Pliers

Chain Nose Pliers

Enjoy and have fun creating with the Monthly Mix.