The Design Gallery
Follow along with step-by-step beading projects and share your designs with beaders around the world—it’s quick & easy!
Chatter
on “A Green Cuff”:“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Great design Wanda!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
Little Red House
About this design:
This is inspired by a Fresh Pick Sunny Chick did in December 2010 called 'Bring it on Home'. I kept going back to it again and again... so I decided to make something from it. I accumulated the components over the next year, and fiddled around with the design for a bit more...
Components:
Ceramic house, Apple Jasper, Silver leaf jasper, Smoky Quartz, charcoal shell pearls, gunmetal spacers and toggle.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 17, 2013 at 3:57 pm #
gembeans says:You nailed it– just gorgeous! I’m always afraid to get these focals. I love the colors you integrated into this piece. Excellent job!
On Jan 17, 2013 at 4:40 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Fabulous design!
On Jan 17, 2013 at 5:04 pm #
NY Bella says:Fab pieces! Love the earthy colors!
On Jan 17, 2013 at 5:42 pm #
Laud says:Really pretty. Love the focal!
On Jan 17, 2013 at 5:43 pm #
beadinggma says:Love this bracelet, all the components go so well together.
On Jan 17, 2013 at 5:46 pm #
Deb Harding says:Very cute. Everything matches the focal and I love your asymmetry.
On Jan 17, 2013 at 6:00 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:You’ve “brought it home” beautifully, Mary!
Perfect colors and love the asymmetry too! A Fav!
I have one of these in my stash and like gembeads, I’m afraid to use it……..
You’ve given me inspiration.
On Jan 17, 2013 at 7:26 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Wow, the apple jasper and silverleaf really look good together. Who knew! This is beautiful.
On Jan 17, 2013 at 8:03 pm #
Asia says:Fabulous
On Jan 17, 2013 at 8:13 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Gorgeous!!!!!!!!
On Jan 17, 2013 at 9:12 pm #
Elis Mom says:Great design!
On Jan 17, 2013 at 10:20 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Thank you for all the kind comments. Most of the credit goes to Martha…
On Jan 18, 2013 at 8:06 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Awesome design for that lil house! Great
On Jan 18, 2013 at 9:25 am #
Kate says:great eye for color. love that little house… and the shell pearl, I wouldn’t have thought of it against the stones.. love it
On Jan 18, 2013 at 9:40 am #
Valley Girl says:Love the apple jasper! Beautiful necklace.
On Jan 18, 2013 at 10:11 am #
Fresh Baked says:Love this necklace! Your design really compliments the little house focal.
On Jan 18, 2013 at 2:53 pm #
Rocky D says:great use of color, Love it.
On Jan 19, 2013 at 9:29 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Wow, Mary. This is superb! You always inspire me with new combinations to try. I wouldn’t have thought of Apple and Silver Leaf Jaspers would look so marvelous together. Hmmmm.
On Jan 19, 2013 at 5:39 pm #
Need4Beadz says:I love this! The color choices are great and everything just gels. Lovely piece!
On Jan 21, 2013 at 9:42 am #
sunny chick says:Eeka, my friend, I’m humbled by your comments. I’m thrilled you drew inspiration from that fresh pick. I recall it vividly. You ROCKED this design! The Earthenwood focal looks perfectly at home (pun intended) nestled among all those glorious beadies! Congrats to you on creating such a fabulous set!