Day 6 TAD More Little Bird Beads

Another quick post..... I need a nap!!

Pathetic I know, only 4 more little bird beads. My muse is on vacation.

One little yellow fellow (I'm feeling poetic!) and 3 little cardinals with dirty faces. Black chalk is a pain to work with, gets all over the place.

They go well with denim 

Closer look at the yellow bird. 

Here is their other side


I have no idea what I'm making tomorrow, it will be a surprise.

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Day 5 TAD Bluebird Beads

Quick post today,  want to show you my fun little bird beads. It's hard for me to make more than one of anything but I do like these little birds, I have more in the works, will post photos tomorrow.

I cut these out with an X-acto knife ,shaped them a bit and then tinted with chalk.

Birdie earrings.... yip that sounds good.

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Day 4 Thing A Day Sorry, More Hearts

I made a couple more Heart Pendants for Day 4.  Both are a little weird so I decided to take a break from hearts..... tomorrow I will show you the little bird beads I'm working on.

I think I have the hang of down loading photos from my camera and then importing them to Flickr and my blog.....Don't hold your breath..... here goes....

Wow, so far so good, I did it, that was pretty cool!!

Close up of 1st heart. I didn't care for the yucky peachy background so I used PearlX powder to change the color and tinted the decoration thingy with chalk. It's still a little weird... but better.

This one is a little darker but I like it better than the first one.  I might outline the little decorative hearts with gold... can't decide. 

I also made some changes in this pendant from yesterday. I outlined the hearts, tinted the frames with chalk (which doesn't show up well in the photo) and changed the background to silver plus added a backing and bale. Now all I have to do is sand the edges and add a chain.

I know my photos are not the best,  I could edit better with my Mac, so far anyway, maybe I will get better with practice. I'll just keep plugging away!

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Day 2 & Day 3 Thing A Day Polymer Clay Hearts

We had internet problems last evening so I couldn't post my Day 2 until today.


I had lots of scraps on my work table so I made hearts.

Close up of heart 1

Close up of heart 2

Close up of #3 with three scrap hearts. I need to put a back on this one.

And here in the heart pendant I made for Day 3 Of TAD

It's a black and white branch & antique gold leaves on a multicolor background.

I am not even going to tell you how long it took me to add the photos to the page..... there has to be an easier way!!   I know, practice makes perfect. Maybe by the end of this month I will know what im doing.  (yeah right!!)

That,s it for today. Thanks for stopping by.

Day 1 of 2016 Thing A Day on Polymer Clay Central

I got a new computer for Christmas..... went from a Mac to a PC .....,  I am so confused! This old dog is not enjoying learning new tricks.

 I 'm pretty sure I have photos floating around all over the place. ... first of all it took me forever to figure out how to download from my camera to the computer even with written step by step instructions from my son, I can't tell you how happy I was to find a few of them on my desk top and then somehow managed to transfer  them into a "picture" folder. And to think I have to attempt doing it again tomorrow..... maybe rum & coke will help.... or just  rum.

This is the first day of the annual "Thing a Day" on Polymer Clay Central, I look forward to TAD every year and  would love to have you join us. It's a fun way to chase away the winter blues and get the creative juices flowing. Hope you will at least stop by and see what everyone is working on and leave a comment or two.

Okay I did mange to find a couple photos and stick them in a folder...

I've had this pendant for a while and finally got around to stringing it, I tried it with different chains and cords but didn't care for the look..  First I was going to braid the faux suede cord , nope, didn't like it, tried weaving it with wire and yip that looked pretty good.

Click on the photos for a closer look.

I like the back .... guess it could be worn either way.

Now all I have to do is add a clasp.

That is it for today, but I shall return..... if the computer gods are kind!!

Thanks for stopping by. See you tomorrow!!

More Cane Work Beads & Jewelry

How was your Thanksgiving? I hope wonderful with lots of yummy food and fun with relatives and friends. Ours was great but I have to admit all that cooking and baking wore me out..... next year I'm getting a smaller turkey and maybe buy the pies at SAMS, they have a very tasty pumpkin pie.

We were going to have the whole family here for Christmas but it took us several days to recover from Thanksgiving so I called daughter Patty and ask if we could have the family dinner at her house.  She of course said "yes". It means we will have to drive to Illinois..... have I ever told you I  hate to travel? .... but easier than having them all come here.  It's a 6 hour drive, not bad I guess.  My hubby tells me to sleep but someone has to keep an eye on the road.... he's busy gawking at all the sights and wanders off the road into that patch that makes that terrible rumbling, screeching sound.... like I could sleep through that!!

There has been a lot going on here so I haven't had time to do much claying. Last weekend was the Christmas parade and the annual Tour of Homes.  I love the Tour of Homes. Most of the homes here are over 100 years old, wonderful Victorian beauties ranging from small cottages to stately mansions. Each year 7 to 9 home owners graciously allow the public in to see their charming homes. Plus they treat us to home baked cookies and apple cider. So much better than driving around after dark trying to see in windows.....  yes, I do that, along with my husband and cousins Neal & Carol. We are frustrated window peepers. I never get tired of driving around in this little town, I see something new every time.

I have to hurry up and finish this, we are putting up Christmas lights today. I know, I know, its a little late but we just took down the Halloween/Thanksgiving lights yesterday. I was seriously considering doing a orange and purple Christmas.... but decided that might be tacky.

So here are a few things I've been working on:

Cane work beads, the white in the cane is translucent, using it over brown gave the beads a tan background.

 Red and white cane work beads.

I tried several chains and cords with this pendant before deciding on the woven silk . 

Finally finished this one with a chain made of matching beads. I love making beads and pendants, not so much the assembling and stringing. Wish Santa would loan me an elf. 

I like this set, I used cane work beads and end pieces along with metal frames and beads. I am very pleased with the way it turned out. 

And of course I couldn't resist making a scrap pendant.  A little weird but I like it. 

That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by.

If I don't post again before Christmas I wish you all a Merry Peaceful Christmas filled with love and goodwill (and lots of presents and good food!!)

Polymer Clay Cane Work Beads

I meant to post this last night and forgot so I will quickly do it now while my laundry is drying. Our daughter & SIL is coming for al long weekend, will arrive tomorrow and stay until Sunday... maybe monday.

Halloween is a big deal in Eureka Springs even the adults dress up for trick or treating. .... most of their treats are in liquid form. Then the next night is the Zombie Parade with floats and dancing. Folks come from all over the take part in the festivities.

Okay back to claying

I was playing around with folded clay and made these

Here's a closer look at the green one

and here's the other one

I had fun playing with these folds and plan to make more, may even attempt a tutorial.

Mostly I made cane work beads. Beads sell pretty well in the gallery, so I thought I better make more.


Purple beads made using the pictured cane.

I used the pictured cane to made these oval beads. I also made a couple round beads that I plan to swirl. Swirl beads always sell, we know they are easy to make but the public doesn't.

I used the colorful flower cane to made coin beads and a couple swirls with some scraps.

The cane was made from one of my border canes, I used it to make the beads,

Here is my work table with more canes to make more beads.....

While I was playing with clay my cat, Corney was trying to fit herself into a small box under my work table......

She rolled herself into a ball and took a nap. Does that look comfortable to you?

Gotta go, that's it for today.

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