~a.d.

playing with glass and stuff~

~bead soup goodies

i'm doing the latest bead soup as you can see from the right hand ad. 

i find it to be fun & challenging.

 and this week my soup partner Danielle so completely threw me for a loop with an amazing stash, 

so i'll definitely be returning the favor in the form of a finished piece. 

yum! see her blog here.

brass, rubies, vintage glass, agate. 

 got some ideas spinning in the head and getting ready to work them out soon, 

but the boards come first!

lustrous vintage glass pearls. knotting is in order perhaps.

 then today i made a purple pin.

and some components. enjoy!

and finished~

here today

thanks for the support! sale is over. new stuff now... ~

hearts

well, i hadn't been to the jewelers supply in a while and every time i've gone i've forgotten my scrap silver that has accumulated over many years. well, it's gone and i have new goodies. i was inspired then to create a little quilted piece. from my heart, as always.

antique lace and ribbon. vintage faux pearly bits. antique porcelain arm. bike chain link chain.

 i oxidized the chain, but ya kinda can't tell from the photo, so just trust me. ;)

 another layout with labradorite and antique shell buttons.

 finished product. i'm happy.