I'm battling an addiction and, I admit, I'm in serious need of a Pin-tervention! Just recently, I've been 'busy' sifting and sorting through my 'lazy old likes' and have either re-pinned them or deleted them - whittling down over seven thousand (ahem!) likes and leaving myself with twenty-six boards and well over nine hundred lovely looking projects to attempt - eventually.
In my defence, it wasn't a complete waste of time - and that some-day has already arrived. That's right, I've actually started to work on some projects inspired by all of that pinning. So, I'm bringing back Tried & Tested, and will be regularly reviewing and revealing the results of my crafting efforts that have been inspired by all of the beautiful projects and tempting tutorials that can be found on the internet!
To prove that I mean business this time around, I started with a project that has been languishing in my 'likes' for a very, very long time. The tutorial, 'Random Snow', is in Russian, but beaders familiar with basic square stitch should find the diagram fairly easy to follow. The basic pattern is repeated - over and over and over - but the end result is more than worth a little tedium!
To prove that I mean business this time around, I started with a project that has been languishing in my 'likes' for a very, very long time. The tutorial, 'Random Snow', is in Russian, but beaders familiar with basic square stitch should find the diagram fairly easy to follow. The basic pattern is repeated - over and over and over - but the end result is more than worth a little tedium!
Materials: Blue Moon Beads - 4mm Champagne Glass Pearls & 6mm Champagne Glass Pearls; Miyuki - Size 11 Galvanised Gold Seed Beads.
I went for a 'classic' look, using some of my favourite Champagne Glass Pearls from Blue Moon Beads and some Galvanised Gold Seed Beads. I'm absolutely loving this combination at the moment - there's just something timeless about it! Given the time it took to stitch (oh so long!) I'm unlikely to be making another one anytime soon, but I am ever so pleased that I finally made something from my Pinterest boards.
I'd love to hear from other 'addicts'. If there's enough of us, we could encourage each other to move away from the computer and into the craft room!
oooh how gorgeous.. I love all your beaded creations x
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous!!! Very elegant.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bracelet. ! I think it was worth the time spent on it! Your chat about pinterest made me laugh. I've just started using it and can see how it could be quite addictive! Good luck working through your projects!
ReplyDeleteI love this! totally going to try this!
ReplyDeleteOooh that is fabulous. I have made something similar a few years ago. Great that you have made something from your 'to try' pile xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bracelet! I'm the same way on Pinterest! It will probably take me years to even try everything I have pinned!! Lol!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bracelet, the colours are timeless. Great patience in working past the tedium. I'm sure you will enjoy wearing it.
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly my goal for today. Thanks for this post. Maybe it's the kick in the pants I need to get back to my table.
ReplyDeleteThats beautiful. Is there a link to the tutorial? I would love to give this a go, in different colours
ReplyDeleteOo lovely love it xx
ReplyDeleteThat is really so pretty Clair! I can see that it took you ages, but soo worth the time, effort and patience (any swearing, I am sure, was most justified....)
ReplyDeleteI'm ignoring beadwork as a possible hobby - along with quilting and a couple of other oh so appealing crafts that would swallow every moment of my day, if I should dare to start a project! But I really admire those who make time for these lovely projects.
So gorgeous Clair!
Beautiful, Clair.
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