Happy Day after Thanksgiving

With a house full and teenagers on the computer I didn't get a chance to say Happy Gobble Gobble Day. Hope every one had a nice dinner and good company. My Tuesday appt. didn't go as I planned. I was sure he was going to tell me when to start radiation but no I got an appointment with the oncology department next week. I have to have more surgery as they didn't get clean edges and further testing showed cancer cells in the lymph node. The best part I have 10 days at home to make beads, take long walks, enjoy the crisp air, read blogs, and try to relax. Then deal with what ever come my way as far as treatment is concern. Just a bigger hurtle to get over. Because I am dancing at all my grandkids wedding.

HEATHER

Earthy colors in the last bracelet I made. Etched amber and light purple lampwork and a raku on discontinue ask glass. silver spacers and glass beads from Michael's. I don't have a Michael's where I live so I am like a kid in a candy store when I go there.

INDUSTRIAL

Simple bracelet made out of these cool gray beads from Michael's and one silvered red lampwork bead. Bracelet looks heavy but is so light. I really like this one.

A TOUCH OF LIME

This bracelet is made with 3 of my rock shape mixed colored beads in greens,orange,creams and blue. Dark wood carved beads from Michael's and tile beads and glass green beads from my favorite bead store in San Mateo, The beading Frenzy.

ZULU

My favorite color combo Lime green and aqua.

PINK RESIN AND LAMPWORK BEAD BRACELET

Two days after my surgery my wonderful husband took me to BABE bead show in Oakland. I got these Hot pink resin beads. I paired them with sterling silver spacers and my lampwork beads. I didn't see all the booths as I got tired fast but was glad I went. Other finds were crimp covers, sterling silver spacers sterling silver clasps and more resin beads in green.

BREAST CANCER

I am home for few days before starting 6 weeks of radiation. I was very lucky it was small and only in one lymph node. I am not able to comment on any blogs with my lap top computer. I saw some beautiful work from a lot of you. As you can guess I am away from home getting treatment. We came home for the week-end. I have a few bracelets I put together so I will get them up tomorrow. I even got some polymer clay to play with as I have to keep busy. I was to sore to play with the clay after the surgery. But when the radiation starts I hope to play around with it. Hope to get home a few week-ends. I will keep you posted on my creations. Pam

LOOK WHAT THE BIG BROWN TRUCK BROUGHT ME!

LARGE LENTIL BRACELET

Bracelet 24 mm pink, green

etched purple and amber lampwork beads

Wire Patina Queen

Jim Holtz clasp

Sorry for being away so long had many doctors appointments. Now the waiting game begins. I am hopefully sure everything will be OK. Yesterday when I got home I made this cute bracelet and lots of beads. Will show those later. I need to start putting things up on etsy. I think is time to put all the Christmas beads up. Going to sit at the torch with black and white and clear glass and see how many beads I can make using just those colors. I find those colors great for the holidays too.

Have a great beading day.

PRETTY PENDANTS WITH PRETTY RIBBON

I made these pendants to match the pretty ribbon. I think they look great together. I was trying to make reasonable priced pendants for a show. I didn't cut the ribbon yet I would like to get 2 pendants with one ribbon. Going to our local bead store to see what clasps would work with ribbon. If anyone in blog land know of good clasps for cord and ribbon I would love to hear from you.

The bracelet was made with silk cord and chain and a lot of wire wrapped beads in pinks and purples. There are some hearts from Chinook Jewelry. I love how this bracelet looks and feels on your wrist.

BEAUTIFUL RIBBONS

Look at my pretty ribbons I got from Sowzere. Designs on etsy She is across the pond but very fast shipping.

GYPSY GIRL

I love this necklace. Simple cord knotted with silver spacers and lampwork beads the focal is worn on the side for nice look. These beads were in my etsy shop for a while. I don't think people know what to do with my big splash disk. So I made a few necklaces. The next necklace was made with waxed linen cord wood beads seed beads my splash disk bead and other lampwork beads. The clasp I made with half round 18 ga sterling silver wire coiled as a toggle.

ANTIQUE TAPESTRY

This cute bracelet has one of my lampwork flower bead with gun metal beads and small jasper beads. Sounds like a heavy bracelet but its very light.

PURPLE DOT BEADS

This cute pair of beads are etched with shiny dots. I put elmer"s glue for the dots after they came out of the kiln then etched and washed off the dots so the shiny part shows up. I made a few sets that will be on etsy later. Maybe try a scroll next time.

Hi

Renate from Put a little magic in your life was talking about Karma what a better way of showing  good Karma than a Pay-It-forward game. I am going to pick 5  people that want to play along. The gift can be whatever you want does not have to be handmade. If you play you will be asked to send to 5 people. I love getting mail but I will get more enjoyment giving to 5 blog buddies. So leave a comment if you would like to play. Good Karma coming your way!

GLASS HEAD PINS IN MY ETSY STORE

CHRISTMAS BELLS

This stunning bracelet will be the hit of all the holiday party's. Made with black lava rock beads and three red bells with black glass head pins. One off center red lampwork bead. The other bells will be in my etsy shop soon.

LOOK WHAT I MADE WITH THE HEAD PINS EARRINGS

Wire wrapped the head Pins from me

Greek silver Nugget from Avenue Beads

Silver hoop from Fire mountain Gems

Earring wires The Hole Affair

WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR GLASS SHORTS?

Sue from Sue Beads asked what do lampworkers do with our glass shorts. She got a lots of good tips. I told her about my picture frame I made with my shorts and I added some wonkie beads but I needed them to be flat so I put back on a mandrel slowly put back into the flame got hot and put it into a tea strainer put up to a cool fan and it cracked in half. I glued them on a cheap wood frame with the shorts and used basic mosaic technique. Thats my 2 year old granddaughter in the picture that was 6 years ago. We just got back from watching her soccer game. We live three hours away so I won't see every game which makes me sad. I love watching her play. 

PINK AND BLUE DISKS BRACELET

My glass disks

Blue roundels The Hole Affair

Sterling silver clasp Gem show

Silver wire Fusion Beads