Bracelet made with natural stones and seed beads

While traveling to Nashville TN, I spotted a few bracelets in the airport gift shop.

I didn’t buy any of these beautiful pieces of jewelry, but I got so inspired to make something similar. I also was waiting for an opportunity to try a jewelry making technique, in which stones and seed beads are sewn on a piece of felt and then the backside of the jewelry piece covers with leather piece.

I really enjoyed working on the project.

New Year Necklaces

Happy New Year!
I have read that 2015 is the year of the sheep/goat, which is symbolized by peace. During the long holidays, I was so inspired to use my old beads that I have kept for probably the last 8(!) years. Many creative people may have the same guilt as I do after buying beautiful beads, fabrics, and such simply because they so irresistible. Sometimes I buy things and keep them for years until I finally decide what to make with them. I am very happy to present the result: 3 necklaces, and a bracelet.