This is a new design style I came up with recently. Modern Gypsy. I am really loving the results. I see many more in this style to come with varying colors and patterns.

Frede Wellons, a wonderful friend of mine, asked me to make chocolate charm bracelet beads for Valentines Day this year. Making them, is just as addicting as it is eating the real thing. This project has been an absolute blast!! Here is a picture of the Candy Shop pick and choose, and a bracelet Frede put together using my Gourmet Chocolates 4Keeps Big Hole Beads.

With Christmas just around the corner, I have started prototyping my charm beads for the season. Here are a few of the first ones.

I have been playing around with some different ideas for appetizer forks, spoons ect. This is just a beginning prototype, but I really like how they look.

I will be listing some new charm beads this weekend. Here is one of them...

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/127394226/bracelet-charm-bead-lampwork-glass?ref=v1_other_1

 

I also will have more of my dangle charms listed later this week. They have been hot sellers and are similar to this one here...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/116648603/pendant-charm-silver-dangle-sterling?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=dangle

I have a new listing for a Greco Roman bracelet bead, I thought it was quite lovely in rich red.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/127361351/glass-slider-bead-lampwork-charm-Greco

I also could use help too boost my standings in the Top 100 Art Beads. I was ranked 5th before they reset all the stats for this year, I am now 13th. I would love it if you would send a vote for me by clicking the link below and casting your vote. Thank you!!! :)

http://sfd.gotop100.com/in.php?ref=247

I have been crazy busy over the last few days with a new concept design for the European charm bracelet and necklace systems, they will be a total hit. Stay tuned, I will have them out soon!!
meanwhile here is a new listing from me, it has a bit of dressed up flair!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/127360644/lampwork-glass-slider-bead-aristocrat?ref=shop_home_active

I have a friend from Georgia who wanted me to come up with a peach bead for her, this is what I came up with...

I thought they turned pretty cute! She is thrilled!

I have been trying some beach inspired themes for summer this week. One I just adore is this raku sandcastle. It didn't turn out quite as I'd hoped. but for a first try, I'm not complaining. I will be perfecting it and this will be part of my beach collection soon!

I haven't blogged in a bit, but I am listing a whole bunch of new things in my shop this weekend. I am loving the slightest hint that spring is on the horizon! Time to make some colorful florals!