Last 2 Inchies Done

I finished the last two of my inchies for the 2008-2009 BJP. These were lots of fun!

Kassie - The Beading Butterfly

http://beadingbutterfly.blogspot.com

Better late than never...

I have 10 of my BJP pieces done and a photo posted on my blog.

After I finish the last 2, I will decide how to finish them all.

Kassie

The Beading Butterfly

http://beadingbutterfly.blogspot.com

Double Infinity - August is done - What a trip!

Okay, i know i posted an almost finished copy awhile back, but now it's done and i've added it to Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/30235567@N07/3944902825/in/pool-871696@N21

For those who were wondering, the center is a pressed celluloid button which i fell in love with.

I must say i am really touched to have been involved in this project. I have definately learned to trust my creativity. When i look at those 12 4x4 squares on my wall, i am amazed at how i transformed some tiny glass beads into glimpses of my soul.

I'm thinking of beading button covers next time. You'll just have to wait and see! Bye for now...

Double Inifinity - JULY page finally done!

Okay, i admit - it's been awhile since i visited this blog. I've got a 7 and 9 year old and kind of got distracted with amassing a stash of Victorian celluloid buttons this summer. Now that they are back in school (yipee!) and i've got an amazing collection (!) I finished July's page in only a day! It is on a blue batik-like cotton which had swirls and dots all over. I used this really cool clear triangular beads lined in blue and a red hex bead to outline the swirls. The border is a row of crystal triangles topped with the red hex and white and blue 15's.

Since my father was in the navy, i though i should pay tribute to his service, so i went through all my buttons (!) and found 3 with anchors. Note i painted the blue last night - that one was all gold, but didn't seem to quite work.

I like this page alot and find it ironic that it looks so much like my September page which honored my mother. Seems i'm just a swirly gal!

BTW: My oldest was born in August so she told me it has to be the BEST one. I've already got an idea, and will get to work this afternoon. Hope to have it done soon.

Question: how long does this blog stay 'open' to readers since August was oficially the last month? I'm glad to be back but sad it's now ending.

Oh - here is a link to the Flicker site to see my page up close:
www.flickr.com/photos/30235567@N07/3874046371/in/pool-871696@N21

Behind... and a change

I am waaaaay behind. I have only completed 2 months so far. So, what I have decided to do is completely change what I am doing. The cuff bracelets have turned out to be too much work for one month in my busy life, so I am now going to do smaller squares (2" x 2" or even 1" x 1" if I can't get my act together) with the goal of completing 12 of them by the end of 2009. I think I even know what I am going to do to display them when I'm done.

Kassie

aka The Beading Butterfly

beadingbutterfly.blogspot.com

Chimera's Tear

My November cuff is done. Check it out here.

November BJP Start

Finally some progress on my November cuff bracelet! Anybody have any idea what the cab or the stones are?

Kassie

Three Years of BJP?????

Please vote both polls on Blog #1 (top right side bar). We need your opinions about whether to continue the BJP for a third year and if we do, when to begin. Thanks so much!

Robin A.

Double Infinity - Aprils up - just a little late!

ABOVE IS MY FIRST CRAZY QUILT BLOCK CREATED FOR A CLASS ON JOGGLES. LOTS OF BEADS!!

Okay, I know it's almost the end of May, but i finally finished my April piece a few days ago. My youngest came into my craft room and said "mommy - why isn't that done yet, you are always so on time!" Well, let's see, there was the embellished crazy quilt class i took on Joggles (see photo above - i just had to share it with you!!), and my 100 year old grandfather's passing to keep me busy. But i am already almost done with May, so i guess i've caught up! I started my April block with a lovely batik and used the flow of the colors to create an organic "Spring Blossoming". I really love the sparkle of the true cuts. Hope you like it too! Heres the link to get a better look up close. http://www.flickr.com/photos/30235567@N07/3546596332/in/pool-871696@N21

Forest Path Cuff Finished (October)

Finally finished my October cuff. See it here.

Kassie

2007-2008 BJP Completed

I finally finished my Elemental Earth panel tonight... so the whole thing is finally finished!!! Check it out here: http://beadingbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Kassie

Elemental Earth's Colorful Start

Check out Elemental Earth in progress on my blog.

Kassie

Elemental Water - complete

Elemental Water is finally done! All I have left is Elemental Earth and the whole series will be done and ready for Bead Dreams! Check out the full panel here.

Kassie

To Lois B

Oh dear, Lois... we will miss you so much. I understand if it lifts your load to opt out of a monthly commitment like this... But, rats... Your work has always pleased me very much. Glad you're planning to stay in touch via the blogs. Take good care... Robin A.

PS... For unknown reasons, there wasn't an option to leave a comment on your post... That's why I'm writing this way rather than leave a comment to your post.

Oh, Well...

There is just too much life in my life, so, reluctantly, I'm bowing out of BJP for this year. I'll be following your progress, but there just aren't enough hours in my days to keep up. You are all amazing artists and it has been a privilege to come on this journey with you. Perhaps I'll have it together in time for next year.

-- Lois B

EDIT -- I don't know why comments were disabled. I think I've fixed that now.

Hearts & flowers

My February journal entry  beading went very quickly. I love hearts, so in addition to the glass heart beads I had, I was able to create two hearts on the fabric: one was already a heart shape in the material which I outlined, and one I created by using pearls and again I outlined it with 15s. Hope you like this month's journal entry. Go to February 2009 and click on the photo to see an enlarged one and the description.