I needed a distraction, and the Etsy Beadweavers May Challenge provided an excellent one. The theme was "Nautical Inspired." I didn't plan or draw. I wanted to fill my mind, and use up all the time alloted. Since the description of the challenge mentioned "lush ocean life" I started by searching Google Images for ocean plants, and the first images were of a kelp forest and I was HOOKED! Rocks with Barnacles I searched through my stash for things that looked like they might be part of a kelp…

"Simple and beautiful". These leaves are quick and easy to be made.

Here it is. A portfolio.

Autumn is here and leaves are now displaying their beautiful colours. The ginko tree has amazingly shaped leaves that I could not resist turning into a beadwork. This necklace is made with Miyuki delica beads using the brick stitch technique that I will describe for you below. This post was first published on perlesandco.com. You

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Handmade pearl cherry necklace! 🍒Glass cream pearls 🍒 Glass heart beads 🍒Glass leaf bead 🍒Stainless steel findings #pearls #cherry #handmade Tags:... - Sold by @lilacbox