Bead Peeps Swap N Hop 2020

The reveal day is finally here!
So, why wait – get, set go ……..

Phew, finally finished! The photo doesn't do the colors justice really, it's such a bright and sparkly necklace! The Lapiz lazuli clasp was my most favourite piece in the goodies Dora sent . Was always wanting to make a friform beaded necklace with all those lovely beads that my previous Swap partners had sent , and this clasp along with the blue Czech beads Dora sent just seemed perfect. 

Another piece that I instantly fell in love with is the traditional Croatian filigree bead. Always admiring the folk costumes around the world, this beauty needed to be showcased in the same traditional  style . So I added some beaded beads in matching colors and created this one.

As always, this year too my endeavour has been to learn something new. Ever since I started taking part in the Bead Peeps Swap and Hop, I have made a self rule to make something I havent tried before. Be it a technique in Bead work or an accessory. Just like new partners in this challenge, I have been blessed to get wonderful bead from Bead artists from all around the World . This year too I had  an amazing partner Trogdora Orensik  - who is also the Grand Prize winner of last years Swap. . My happiness knew no bounds when I got the lovely collection of beads she sent me.I enjoyed working on these beautiful beads and I hope I can create  more from  the lovely goodies she  has sent me . 

As always.I come away from this Swap exploring and learning more of the wonderful Bead world out there. 

Hope to see you soon with some new project 

  Don't forget to pop across to see my partner creations  https://www.facebook.com/nakitich/ . To follow all the other blogs and see some amazing creations follow this link



2020 Bead Peeps Swap N Hop Partners!
NON Seed Beaders

Linda Anderson (Hostess) http://www.instagram.com/cherryontopdesign
Nadine Edris http://www.facebook.com/MoondanceJewelryMaine

Rozantia Petkova https://bairozan.blogspot.com/
Catherine La Vite http://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com/

Kari Asbury https://www.facebook.com/kariasburyjewelry/
Divya N https://www.jewelsofsayuri.com

Joanne Bell https://m.facebook.com/twinkiedinkyshop/
Sarah Reid http://www.instagram.com/sarahreiddesigns

Gloria allen https://www.facebook.com/GloriaAllenDesigns/
Jenny Kroeger http://www.facebook.com/reliccharm

Michelle Marson https://www.instagram.com/ellecountry/
Inge von Roos https://ingetraud.wordpress.com/

Colleen Foley https://m.facebook.com/colleenfoleycreations/
Marde Lowe http://fancimardesigns.blogspot.com

TerryJeanette Carter http://tappingflamingo.blogspot.com
Beccy Peterson https://www.facebook.com/Beccyp58/

Jackie Marchant http://www.instagram.com/jackiemariemarchant
Kathy Lindemer https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/


Seed Beaders


Dora Oresic https://www.facebook.com/nakitich/
Palak Udeshi https://www.facebook.com/udeshipalak/

Christina Hickman https://www.instagram.com/laughingsalmon/
Allison Rochelle http://www.instagram.com/akwindsong

Tina Hemr http://instagram.com/mariecaroldesigns
Naomi Knafla https://www.instagram.com/naomiknafla/?hl=en

Renetha Stanziano https://www.instagram.com/rrstanzi/?hl=en
Heather Canepa http://www.instagram.com/canepaheather

Take Care everyone, thanks for visiting.

Tribal Bling

Inspired by the traditional beadwork of Gujarat, and the Huichol beadwork, here’s a necklace I made

Took some time but now that it`s complete, am happy . Can get back to more new ideas that have been buzzing around .
Hope you found it interesting.

Till next time, when I`ll be back with something new again
motidana

Traditionally Trendy .. another crochet purse

The crochet bug seems to have bitten me really hard for I find myself promptly reaching for my crochet yarns and knitting needles , pushing aside my bead work projects waiting to be finished .
 But I am not complaining , for I quite like the ease and speed with which I am completing these little  purses .

   Indian silk sarees are richly decorated in terms of pattern and the bold use of contrasting colors and so   I have made a fairly simple in terms of the stitches used . The pattern is only created with a play on colors .I have used stiff golden yarn for the base as it holds the shape quite well and firm . the pink border is highlighted with gold . The beautiful shade of blue matches the traditional silk sarees perfectly , giving it a simple yet  bold  look .

 The draw string is made by spool knitting , and I love the effect . It is so much fun that I plan to make more cords in this technique .

Till next time then.....

motidana

Pretty in Pink - A crochet bag !

Working with my crochet needle has got me really addicted . So here`s a crochet drawstring bag I made for the upcomming festive season .

 Pink being the color of Goddess Lakshmi , I thought this color would look nice for a bag to be used in Diwali which is only a couple of months away . I`ve used simple stitches and added a gold edge just to give it a dash of ethnic look . We indians are very fond of wearing zari ( gilt or metal thread ) in our silk sarees and so this bag will match perfectly I think

 So here`s another addition to my completed projects . Do let me know how it is . 

Be back with another project soon.....

 motidana

Beaded Handbag Charm , My latest project

Taking a break before  moving on to a bigger project , I thought of  making something small and quick , and to practice my wire working skills , I decided to make something in wire . If you have seen my earlier post , you would have seen the copper connections that I had made for the Tribal Twist necklace . The flexibility of wire and the end result after bending and wrapping fascinated me . And so , to create  I decided to make a pendant .

 Using the large  copper pod bead from my collection , I added color using a foil  bead in aqua and a couple of lime green beads .

But after attaching the beads ,  I found that it was looking a bit too long for a pendant and so I decided to bead around the copper pod bead .

And then one thing lead to another  , and  the spirals followed.

Finally on completion , it turned out to be a beautiful charm that I am going to use to add a touch of decoration to a bag .

what do you think ? Does this make a nice handbag charm , enhancing the look of a bag ?

And do you also start off with something and end up making something entirely different , learning all way ?

 Waiting to hear from you

motidana

Inspiration And Creativity - Thanks to Nina Designs !

 I`m thrilled at the box of goodies I received from  Nina Designs  last week . When I opened the box and saw the contents inside , I gasped in pleasure . The most beautifully finished metal charms , silk ribbons , clasp and ear wires lay inside ( things that I had only seen on the net ! ) .  My mind is whirling with ideas ,  I can`t wait  to use  them in my creations  . The variety of jewellery that can be made  with these components is so much that I  can`t wait to try out all that my mind has imagined  and  make different jewellery pieces.

Here`s what the box of goodies contained .

It`s an honor to be selected as a blog partner , and am looking forward to this challenge , Beginning with this post I`m going to showcase the jewellery I have made using the components that came in the box , and here is the first necklace which I have named 

                                                          Samudra - (meaning The Ocean)

The Turquoise Blues Silk ribbon from  Nina Designs  reminded me of the deep blue ocean and so I have tried to depict the  deep sea bed with scattered corals , shells , seaweeds and even a flower made from shell !

Collection of materials used include Silk ribbon from Nina designs , and , hemp cord , brass ring , mother-of pearl sequins, handmade Indian glass beads, stitched shell flowers from my own stash .

 I stitched the shells to make a flower and attached shisha (glass mirror ) in the center . Cutting the hemp cord I mounted it on the brass ring a left over from my old discarded handbag using macrame technique . Stringing the beads , the ends have been secured using a simple knot .

 

  

Stitching the flowers in place I added the silk ribbon to complete my necklace  Samudra 

 Do`nt you think the Silk ribbon is perfect to go with the theme ? and does`nt  it remind you too , of a beautiful  garden deep inside the Ocean ?

Looking forward to hearing from you ,

motidana


  The materials above were provided as part of the Nina Designs blogging program. The author of this blog has not received any payment from above-mentioned company. The post above represents only personal opinion of the blog author.  

How Precious This Purse !

Well , you guessed it right . This post is all about purses ,  that are precious to me . And I don`t mean  in value  but for the different memories associated with them !

       The First one is by far the oldest I have in my collection , a rare mesh purse that I inherited from my husband`s grandmom and probably a century old . Lying in Mom-in-laws cupboard for many years , my interest in this purse was sparked only a decade ago when I happened to see it in one of the spring cleaning sessions . And my Mom-in-law happily gave it to me , knowing my hobby of collecting old things . I tried to fix the mesh but was scared as it was very fragile and so attached an old silver pendant to cover up the tear. It has lovely enamel on the opening clip and so I refashioned the handle with onyx and silver beads to make it more trendy ( the chain had broken too )

 Recently reading a lovely informative  article on chain maille jewellery by Divya of Jewels of Sayuri made me decide to include this one .

Here`s a link to her article , you`ll find it very interesting too !

  The second on that I have included here is this lovely beaded purse from my mom , which was a bridal purse that she made  for my wedding . I still remember those lovely months between my engagement and wedding when we both spent the most precious times together pouring over the design I wanted , and she ,  patiently stitching bead by bead with the most serene expression on her face .

 For me it is so precious because I can see the blessings and the love she has for me , that has gone into creating it . Incidently , it was her first beaded purse that she made  ,and till today , she continues to make purse after purse , ( maybe more than a hundred , each with a different design ) but none as precious as those made for my sister and me .

  And the third one that is precious to me is the one I brought from Cambodia on my recent trip . Well , it`s not different in a sense , to those usually available in Far East, , in terms of design , but for me it holds a special memory of the lovely time I had visiting this lovely place , a dream that I had nurtured since I was a school kid. And what lovely inspiring memories  I`ve brought back with me !
  Here is a link to the lovely crafts of  Cambodia

Well don`t you agree that these purses are indeed precious for all the love , efforts and feelings associated with them ? Would love to hear about your views ,


writing off for now but will be back soon with more to share ,

motidana.

A Medley of Beaded motifs

Of late , I`ve been trying to explore different bead weaving techniques and so have been creating tiny motifs that are different in techniques as well as colors. Some I have created these by sketching up the motifs and then working them with beads and so they might not appear perfect to look at .  But I`m quite pleased with them .

Now all I have to decide whether they will be attached to my dresses or saree blouse . And  maybe a  couple of them could be made into a bracelet or necklace . A difficult choice to make as I like them all !

 What do you think ? any favourites?

Do drop in a line .

motidana