By the Sea

Today's bead is dichroic glass with two great colors that are reminiscent of the deep sea. I have used these beads as links in a silver wire wrapped bracelet that was sort of upscale beachy. The foil and shine on this bead is very attention getting. Making a "link" out of this and wrapping the connection wire made this bead stand out as a great piece of art.

Hope you all had a great day!!

Tie Dyed Hippie-ness

Today's bead has a sort of tie dyed spirit. Its bold colors merging into one another complemented by a great shiny surface really made me smile. I should have posted a photo of the container of beads this came from. Greens, yellows, purples, pinks, red and blues....all resembling some great tie dyed t-shirts! If only you could see some rubber band marks, that would really be perfect! It sort of brings a little rebelliousness out of a person.

Have a great week!

Ready for Spring Bulbs

Hello! If I ever saw a flower that was this color blue, I would have to plant them everywhere! This is such a great color and so adorable!! Depending on how you like to use these type of flower beads, this can be a background bead or a focal bead. I am imagining this bead as one of a group of flowers in a colorful garden. Imagine flowers of this color with violet, yellow, red and white. I CAN'T WAIT!!

Have a great day!

Starshine

Hello and happy Friday!! Hope you all had a great week!

Today's bead is a fun star shape with a sunny feel to it. I have used several of these beads to dangle off one very spunky bracelet. This is just the right size to use as a focal bead on a bracelet or choker. It also has a southwest vibe.

Now, hang on to your hat, you might be surprised to find out this bead is not made of glass or clay, but some sort of plastic!! I know that sometimes I have a tendency to jump to conclusions about some plastic beads and don't even consider buying them. This is a good reminder not to pre-judge!!

Have a great weekend!

Glorious Iridescence

Wow! The iridescence in this bead is heavenly! The depth and colors are amazing! Not only is this one glorious bead, wait until you see the OTHER side! Oh my goodness! Take a look below. It is almost too much to handle!

I'm speechless! If you have any great design ideas that will showcase either side, please let me know. Take care!!

Tropical Fish

Hello! Today's weather was a shocking, sunny 60 degrees!! I was so glad to have some nice steel drum music stored on my phone to play during my drive home. It was so appropriate. Today's tropical fish bead seemed appropriate too for a great day of spring fever that brings on memories of tropical beaches.

This is such a great focal bead that really needs to be surrounded by LOTS of great beads in caribbean colors!

I hope you all had the pleasure of a beautiful spring day too!

Bead Sculpture

This is such a cool bead! It looks like a great modern sculpture. Would you believe this was just one of probably 50 miscellaneous beads in a bead mix?! It's so nice to dig up one of these little treasures and sincerely appreciate it for its unique beauty.

The color is a great seafoam green and would look great dressed up with hill tribe silver beads and a few crystals for sparkle or with earthy colors and shells for a beachy piece.

Okay, say it with me, don't you just love beads?!

Have a great one!!