[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] As we bare our skin to enjoy the warmth of the sun, why not display some “attitude” with this bead crochet necklace from designer Diane Reda. Some bright coloured beads or unusual shapes will get you noticed if you make this project to wear to a summer barbeque or wedding. Diane’s […]
Tag Archives: Necklaces
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Feb
Feb
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] It’s spring! Time to lighten up, add colour, insert a new item into a wardrobe and feel a bounce in every step. One quick way to freshen your look is to create a new sparkling piece of jewellery. Start by making Roxann Blazetich-Ozols’ crocheted beaded necklace using all the colours of […]
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Feb
Feb
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] When I review pictures of spring time, I see market carts filled with tulips, crocuses, daffodils, and other spring flowers. A picture of some of our own bulbs pushing through the snow inspired this design. Like our garden of purple tulips and crocuses peeking out of the snow, I decided on […]
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Dec
Dec
This project consists of six peyote tubes adorned with loops on each side and strung on beading wire with Amazonite beads, Swarovski bicones and Sterling silver daisy spacers. The turquoise green lined crystal AB Delica beads give the loops an amazing sheen. Read more in our Spring 2012 issue. Designed by Diane Reda Créations Di-Art […]
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Jul
Jul
[columns] [span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][span4] [/span4][/columns] In February 2000, as new retirees, my husband and I were enticed by old friends to rent their space at an RV Resort in Tucson, Arizona. I noticed that the papers were full of articles about gem and mineral shows, which sounded like a lovely day’s entertainment! We visited the […]
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Jul
Jul
From Boy Scouts and Girl Guides earning badges to beach activities in the Caribbean to school children making gifts for friends, braids are everywhere. Most of us have created braids many times during our lives, but now an Ontario designer is adding a twist and giving the craft of braiding an elegance that we never […]
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May
May
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] Creating with fabric and thread is my favourite thing to do. As a textile artist and a threaducator for WonderFil, I often have small pieces of fabric left over from other projects. These are perfect for experimenting with thread and decorative machine stitches. After accumulating many stitch samplers, I began cutting […]
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Apr
Apr
Summertime, and all its glory, can gear up to be a very busy time of year. We can easily be lured into attending family events and tending our garden, making ‘Me Time’ hard to schedule. On the blessed occasions when I find all my work done and the family is busy doing their thing, I […]
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Jan
Jan
[columns] [span6] [/span6][span6] [/span6][/columns] This quick and easy-to-make necklace looks super in solid or variegated cotton. Although I used 5 and 6 mm beads for these necklaces, you can use 3 or 4 mm or even seed beads for a more delicate look. Wrap it around your neck or double it and add a brooch […]