I wanted to share with you all my new favorite stitch. The flat spiral stitch! I used it to make the bracelets above.
Here’s a close up:
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I wanted to come in and share a little about how I go about creating. Not sure if anyone’s interested in this but I thought it would be fun and of course its a chance for me to share a bit more about myself.
When I’m ready to sit down to create there is one of three ways I start. One by looking at my unfinished items and trying to talk myself into finishing them. That almost never happens.
After that I try to recall an idea I had for a new item or pattern since I rarely write anything down. This usually happens in the middle of an item I’m already creating and yes I will most likely stop what I’m doing to try out this new idea. Then the fun part comes. Its time to pick a color combo! I will go more into picking colors in another post.
Usually when I’m creating something new there’s a lots of wasted thread, maybe a broken needle or two, and a little frustration. But more often than not I’m satisfied with the end product.
When I can control my urge to create something new I pick a design I feel need more color or pattern options. I pick my colors which is my favorite part of the bead weaving process. Well second to finishing an item
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After I pick my colors then I set up my work space. I pull out a little of each color on my work space to make sure I like the colors together. When I’m happy with my color combo I choose the thread I want to use, size and color. After that I gather my other supplies I need and might need. I do this because I don’t like to stop once I’ve started creating. This is a no no for me because I have a hard time finishing one item at a time.
That’s my process in a nut shell. If you all have anymore questions I’m always willing to answer them.
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~Ashley
Bearded Diamond Weaved Earrings
Hello loves!
Lately I’ve been brainstorming on ways to…. lets say be more present on everything I got going on with the shop, the blog, Facebook, and so on.
I haven’t figured it all out yet but I’m making progress. By the way I haven’t forgotten about the newsletter. I’ve been working on it and it should be ready in a week or so.
Back on topic. Usually when I make a new item there’s almost never a second to follow. That has all changed… hopefully ;D.
The new earring design pictured above has two sisters in different colors and patterns. These all will go up tonight.
Thanks for stopping by DMG’s blog.
Dazzle everyday, Ashley
Hello loves!
I wanted to go back to basics with this pair. The original “DWE” was this size. I noticed that I only have one of this size up in my shop. How that happened I don’t know.
I’m off to put these up and also the ones from yesterday because I forgot to put them up.
Catch up on all the “DWE” A Day post:
- “A Day”
- “Diamond Weaved Earrings A Day 2″-
Thanks for stopping by. Peace and love, Ashley
Dazzle Everyday!!
Hello lovelies!
I can’t seem to keep my beading needles whole or straight. Losing color I can deal with but a bent needle frustrates me. At this moment my beading is at a stand still because I have bent my last beading needle to a point where its not usable.
Actually I’ve been out of needles for a few days, but have been putting off getting them because of my lack of… lets say beading drive. When I get this way its usually time to organize myself, look at all the pretty things others has made, or make duplicates of items I’ve made already in different colors or sizes.
I find when I’m feeling uninspired or my beading drive has dwindled, forcing myself to bead never works. I always hate the item I’ve made or I make so many mistakes that I get frustrated and give up. The best thing to do for me if none of the above idea’s work is to focus on the non creative side of my business or blog. Soon I know my drive will return and inspiration will hit and I’ll once again have the beading bug.
Beading is my passion and love so I never get to worried when I don’t feel like beading.
Thanks for stopping by DMG’s blog. Peace and love, Ashley
Dazzle Today and Everyday!!!
What do you do when your uninspired or your drive has dwindled?
How many beading needles do you go through in a month?