Allurement of Organic Living

As a family we decided several years back to make every effort to Go Green at home and at the office. Eat only organic foods, more nourishing veggies and live an over all healthier lifestyle. Through all of this I have been drawn to the beauty of organic beads. Here is a picture of two particular pieces that I admire.




In the center is a pendant made out of bamboo and seeds. Not sure what beads I am going to put with it or if I can even part with this pendant, but I admire it for it's uniqueness and natural beauty. Being that it is handmade no two are exactly alike. There is a thin coat of resin around it to seal it in.

The dark brown and black wooden beads are a perfect mix of colors and I know exactly what I am going make with them!

Remember a few weeks back I posted Pendant Potential...well these beads I bought especially for the black pendant featured there. Won't the two together be good-looking?!

I will show you the beauteous necklace when I am all done!


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Gem Show Update

Last week on my STUDIO FRIDAY post (click here to catch up)
I mentioned the Gem Show and that I would report back on what exciting beads and findings I came across. I could write about them but showing you is much more fun! Are you ready?

Real Beauty
These beauties are Ruby Quartz in two sizes and multi faceted. They sparkle the most beautiful red color.

And I couldn't resist those cute, gold wire boxes. They will look very good in a long necklace, don't ya think?




Designs in the Making
Here you will see some really neat looking sterling silver toggles, large black onyx balls, shell diamonds, Swarovski crystals, mother of pearl, chandelier earrings, Czech crystal faceted balls and some brand new sterling silver ovals that I can't wait to use!





Beadditudes! Bead Pendants with attitude
I love these pendants for so many different reasons. Each one is unique in color, shape and style. I handpicked each of these and look forward to beading up a pretty necklace to put them on.





Gray Picture Jasper
How pretty are these stones? A true gray is very hard to find in a stone. I love the shape of these and plan on making several pieces of jewelry out of them. One necklace I will save for my dear Grandmother who wears a lot of gray. She loves it when I send her jewelry in the mail!




Snake Skin Jasper
The colors in these stones are amazing! Every shade of green, brown, taupe and a hint of black. Here is the first necklace I made using the snake skin Jasper and bronze findings. I will put it online at BeadyQueen.com real soon.

Fruit Loops
My last picture to show is you are some real cuties!
These circles remind me of colored fruit loops! They might not taste the same but they are just as sweet. These darlings are made out of Jade. I know for sure I am going to use some of these in my popular ID Badge Lanyards and
Peeper Keepers.

STUDIO FRIDAY

It's the weekend again. Normally I would be jumping up and down, but with this stuffy nose and deep cough I am not that excited. I would love to say that I am going to be making lots of jewelry, but I am afraid I am going to be cuddled up in bed with a box of tissue and a lot of covers!

Custom Orders

To Do List: Custom Orders
I jotted down a list of notes for myself with details on all of my custom orders that I need to fill since I was heading off to the fabulous Gem Show. I knew I had several orders to do and was hoping to find just what I was looking for on my trip Saturday.

The first on my list was: brown stones-big and chunky
Customer would like: brown stones to be large in size and several shades of brown, gold toggle, short necklace with a matching pair of earrings and matching bracelet.

After shopping for a few hours and with several vendors.....I found "THE" brown stones! I took one look at these and said, "These stones are going to make a beautiful necklace that I know she will love!" I snatched them up and tucked them away in a safe place.

Here is a picture of my final creation using round Tigers Eye Stones and Brown Shell Discs along with gold Bali and gold toggles. I think my customer will love her one of a kind necklace, bracelet and earring set! What do you think?

STUDIO FRIDAY

Happy Friday! Today in the Beady Queen studio I have several projects gathered up to work on this weekend. I am making some beaded ID Badge Lanyards, some Vintaj earrings and a couple of bookmarks. Looking forward to finishing them so I can show them off!

I am also super excited about the Gem Show that is in town. My Mom and I are headed out early in the morning to shop for some beautiful beads and pendants! I will report back on all my good findings. The Gem Show motivates me to come home and work. I love searching for new beads and stones that inspire me to create beautiful necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Stay tuned to see what all I bought...................

I have been tagged!

Thanks Cailin for tagging me!

Here are the rules that I must follow:

1. I must link back to the person who tagged me. Here's to you Cailin http://cailinyates.blogspot.com/
2. Leave Cailin- a comment on her blog. I did leave you a comment. ( :
3. List 7 random or weird facts about yourself.
Here are my 7 random or weird facts about me Traci the Beady Queen:
1) I just found out yesterday that I am pregnant again! YEAH!!!!
2) I swore I would never spank my child and would only reason with him! ha ha ha
3) I answer to the name Daisy and Trackie
4) I enjoy dipping my biscuits in chocolate milk (this grosses some people out!)
5) I totally LOVE Mcribs from McDonalds. I eat them in their short time here until I make myself sick! I never eat at McDonalds any other time.
6) I speak to my mom about 4 times a day and we never run out of things to say.
7) I grew up hating arts and crafts. Funny how you change with age!
4. Now I have to tag 7 more people.
*Affordable Site Design http://ambers-rantings.blogspot.com/
*Angela http://www.prizeatron.com/
*Daneen http://spoiledpretty.blogspot.com/
*Framed Expression http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?
fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=134157999
*Gisela http://thedomsticdiva.blogspot.com/
*Jackie Lee http://momtohanna.blogspot.com/
*MiniVan Mama http://truetalesofaminivanmama.blogspot.com/

Thanks again Cailin for tagging me. This was fun! Now I am off to get some beading done while my son is sleeping.

Pendant Potential

This weekend I went bead hunting and decided to stop off at a new shop I stumbled upon. I am so glad I did! Take a look at these charming pendants I picked up. I took one look at these and knew they had pendant potential!!!

The first one is a brown wooden circle, the center is a white flower made of shell and the last pendant is a black wooden circle.

Check back soon to see what beaded creations I make with them!

ID Badge-Beaded Lanyards

I am so excited to share with you two new beaded ID Badges I made over the weekend! These beaded lanyards are stunning and designed with unique beaded patterns. Each one measures about 45" long. The perfect length to be able to swipe, flip, or show your badge at work. These lanyards are easy to lift over your head.

I designed them with brand new clips. These are swivel clips that you squeeze open and slip the hole on your badge into the opening and then let go. The squeeze clip closes right up and your badge is secure.

Pink Zebra Badge

Here is a close up of the Pink Zebra ID Badge. Isn't it fun?! I just love the zebra beads mixed with pink seed beads and pink rock chips.

Mid-Night Magic Badge
SOLD
This terrific ID Badge has several different colors and I love how it came out! It makes a statement but is nuetral enough to wear everyday and with any outfit. The Italian Bead featured at the bottom has gold, copper, green, blue, and black stripes in it. I saw this gorgeous bead and knew I had to have it!

January Bracelet Design of The Month

Wow, 2008 is already here! Happy New Year! I welcome this new year with open arms, an open mind and a renewed spirit. This is the year of gr8tness! To help get the year started off right I am offering a sale. Save 10% on any item you see on www.BeadyQueen.com Even better the coupon is on your entire purchase! Type coupon code Gr8tness during checkout and receive your savings!

Here is a picture of the Bracelet Design of The Month.

This amazing eclectic bracelet and chandelier earrings feature several different antique gold metals intermingled between ruby red AB crystals, table cut silk colored crystals and gold zech crystals. This bracelet sparkles and shines! An 18kt gold plated lobster clasp is used for closing the bracelet.

The chandelier earrings are on 18 kt gold plated lever backs. Beneath the 18kt gold plated swirl designs are wire wrapped ruby red AB crystals and gold Czech crystals.

Beady Queen has more fabulous earring, bracelet and necklace designs that can be seen in the online catalog.

Happy shopping and looking gr8t in 2008!