Private collectionOnce again, I had to answer the question, “What do you bead for the men in your life?” I made this amulet bag for my Dad, for Fathers Day a few years ago. I tried very hard to keep it as masculine as possible. The fringe got a little out of hand, but I could not help myself. I… Read more →
I was watching a documentary on the severe depletion of the water table, and just getting more and more upset, and it needed to come out somehow. And this is how it did!It was done in my journal, which I now kind of regret. I think it would have been good on canvas. I ended up really liking it. It… Read more →
AvailableThe Bunch O’ Bracelets in pink, are a great big bunchof elastic bangles, ten in all. They are gathered up bya small loop but are loose enough you can arrange themin the order you would like. They are about 6 3/4″ ( but will stretch an extra 1″ ) x 1 3/4″There are pinks, purples, bronzes, and clear beads in… Read more →
AvailableThis bracelet is squared stitched with Nymo (c) thread, and is so supple and fluid, it feels great on. It is a mix of triangular beads in maroons and lavenders.It is 7″ (with silver-toned hook and eye clasp) x 1″. Read more →
AvailableI am really enjoying rings lately.A little more instant gratification I guess. This ring is done on elastic, many layers of elastic, soit is very secure. It is a size 6 ring, but will stretch to a size 7. The center bead is an opaque pink Swarovski (c) crystal,and it makes beautiful rainbows.The green beads on either sideof it are… Read more →
Edward T. Bear is the ruler of our house. He rules with a kind, but very firm paw. We got him when he was 3 weeks old. The day he was let out of confinement (for health and safety) he weighed less than a pound, and he chased our then alpha male cat who outweighed him by 12 or 13… Read more →
This is my incredibly “artistic” desk. Kind of messy, even when I can get to it. There is a pile of my journals on the right, including my beading journal (the gold one), which I have not been able to lay my hands on for close to 6 months. Wish I could find it! Read more →
I am not sure why I have started this blog. I guess I have been enjoying putting together TCDesignsStudio.blogspot.com so much that I thought I would make more. It will be an extension of my journals, I guess. I really enjoy working in them and will share them with anyone who asks, so how is that different? These pictures are… Read more →
Private collectionAnother flat herringbone bracelet, this one in pale yellows and golds. The design is so delicate, with windows and bridges worked into the center. The clasp is handmade from a frosted glass beadwrapped in bands of tiny yellow beads. The loop side of the clasphas lots of luscious fringe with vintage yellowglass flowers dangling. Read more →
Private collectionThe Swag Bagette, is probably the most elegant of the Bagette series. It is worked in deep purples, coppers, and gun-metal grey (from hematite). The twirled rounds in the fringe are vintage German glass and have an amazing depth of color and texture. They are one of my favorites of all my vintage beads. I think it measured somewhere… Read more →