Creating my own design I decided to make the bag large enough to put a drivers license, Id. or credit card, lipstick etc. inside. For the clasp bead I used an old costume jewelry sparkly bead that belonged to my Grandmother. Some of my work took days if not weeks to finish, depending upon how I was feeling at the time. The healing and calming aspect of beading has tremendous value. I am blessed to have found such a wonderful outlet.
Ladies Night Out was fun to make. I used larger beads. The smaller the number the larger the bead, so I used size 8 and 6 beads. This bag feels silky and plush, easy to handle and great colors.
Creating my own design I decided to make the bag large enough to put a drivers license, Id. or credit card, lipstick etc. inside. For the clasp bead I used an old costume jewelry sparkly bead that belonged to my Grandmother. Some of my work took days if not weeks to finish, depending upon how I was feeling at the time. The healing and calming aspect of beading has tremendous value. I am blessed to have found such a wonderful outlet.
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Illumination was made when I needed confidence. Mental illness drains one of hope and self worth. It is like being filled with black tar unable to move physically or emotionally. Healing doll work and bead work enable me to plow through the oftentimes bleakness and dark abyss one can find themselves in with any illness or gloom. I so loved doing this doll. I used brocaded silk I got in the remnants bin at JoAnn Fabric. The focal beads are from enameled earrings I found at a garage sale. The face makes this piece. Lynn of Earth Shards on Etsy makes these unbelievable faces from monuments. There are holes drilled in the face which allows me to add earrings and other trinkets. This necklace reminds me of the South West. Turquoise and clay beads are a favorite combination of mine. I always like to put a little extra treasure of a chain or small charm up by the clasp. I have great appreciation for all the incredible hard work a bead maker puts into a finished piece of art of the bead. The firing, hand crafted excellence, the drilling, cutting and brilliant artisanship of their over all ideas bring the true essence to my work. I would be nowhere without them. I wore this bag I made at our son Adam's wedding. I love the focal bead. It came from an old jade ring that had fallen apart. The little bears are made of rose quartz and amber. Part of the strap has cloisonne' beads. This purse is smaller than my usual bags and the fringe has some yellow jade and crystals. Buddha Bells is about 4"by3". I loved doing this bag because the beads seemed to glide over my fingers and onto my needle. I began beading about 17 years ago. I was ill and I knew I had to do something; anything to keep my mind alert and off the pain. Everyone is a creative being and as you know it is not really known or remembered how an expression of a form of creativity begins. All I remember is buying a few beads and teaching myself to string a little bracelet. I began reading a bit and hanging out at our local bead store. I was utterly mesmerized by them, obsessed by their shimmer, brilliance and energy. I was struck by them; awestruck in a world of sparkle,ecstatic splendor and pure joy. Since I could not go out for long periods of time to learn from classes in beading I taught myself, reading and practicing everything, as many stitches and styles as possible. This bag is made from my own design and is in a tubular peyote. I danced with my hands and heart and had the most fun with embellishing the final work. Beads became my grand passion and I have more beads now then I will ever use. I think anyone who has an art form will understand this. The gathering of supplies can be one of the best endeavors of any project. I have embellished another doll form of Arzie's. I have so much fun with these dolls because I can just let my mind go and my hands take over. The little trinkets on the shoulders are a pair of earrings I made years ago using the comanche stitch. Moon and stars are one of my favorite pattern choices, I've always been drawn to them. The night is where so much magic happens; so much mystery. Face by Unknown artist. Ellie was made as a group of three dolls. The doll form was designed by A Stitch In Time on Etsy as was her top. I made my usual instant coffee grounds, vanilla and cinnamon mixture to age and distress the fabric. Instead of putting her in more raggedy attire I sewed a floral print and tried my hand at some trim. Buttons are a staple in my Prim supplies. I'm learning, slowly but surely. Lucy took me about two weeks to complete. Her hair is all beaded and so is her purse. The fringe on her hair was difficult because as with any fringe the thread on the needle can become tangled in the work very easily. Patience is a good teacher, especially in regard to beading. The fabric on this doll is wonderful, gives the entire look a happy feel and the outfit fits well with the hair. Most of my tops for my Prim Dolls are designed by A Stitch In Time on Etsy. and the pleated skirt is my own. I did a peyote stitch on the little bag. This particular stitch is called tubular peyote because it is a circle. Very easy to do and fun. This little doll is made from a thick stick. She is about 6" high and I love her quirky little face and style. The charm on the front of her is of an angel. Charms, old beads from jewelry and bobbles are always fun to add to these dolls. You'd be surprised what you could find in all that old jewelry you may have wanted to toss; treasures in my opinion. Many of the shapes of Prim dolls are not uniform as I have mentioned before. Usually this is done on purpose, but in my case its done because I am a novice at sewing and these are what I created. Some people say it doesn't matter what you do because its a Prim doll. Well, it does matter what you do. Many of the doll makers I know have been doing this work for decades and are all artisans at their craft. I loved the little printed apron I made on this doll. The fabric on Candy is upholstery. The texture is thick and rich. I thought the gold bobble beads on each arm would be cute and bring out the accents in the fabric. Her hair is my first attempt at putting any hair on my dolls. Many Prims don't have hair or faces. I enjoy many different styles and art forms of these dolls. |
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