tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81107052313924471372024-03-13T02:04:55.443-07:00jewelry bliss by ljjewelryblissbyljhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17797517198496494385noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110705231392447137.post-77233388337156128692013-08-09T20:03:00.001-07:002013-08-09T20:03:24.499-07:00Animated beading patterns<br />
If you are true visual learner, I am sure you will love this animation of basic beading patterns. Enjoy! LJ<br />
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jewelryblissbyljhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17797517198496494385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110705231392447137.post-38002138842139341772013-08-08T09:07:00.001-07:002013-08-08T09:07:23.842-07:00Need help to demystify peyote stitch?<br /><br /><div>
I find this tutorial to be a great reference page for seasoned beaders as well as perfect starting point for newbies. LJ</div>
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jewelryblissbyljhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17797517198496494385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110705231392447137.post-19411829006533425702013-08-02T14:21:00.000-07:002013-08-02T14:21:23.951-07:00Hello friends, it's been awhile….<br />
….since I have posted something new and exciting. I just finished this chocker, I absolutely love it. LJ<br />
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<br />jewelryblissbyljhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17797517198496494385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110705231392447137.post-87989729781580085282013-02-01T18:27:00.001-08:002013-03-06T17:45:59.735-08:00FREE PATTERN for Lacy Crystal Rondelle<br />
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I can always learn something new. I hope you will enjoy this video as well.<br />
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jewelryblissbyljhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17797517198496494385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110705231392447137.post-84476954515244888822012-12-23T19:38:00.000-08:002012-12-23T19:38:50.545-08:00FREE PATTERN- Beaded Christmas Ornament<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iAvLn_M8wdI" width="560"></iframe>jewelryblissbyljhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17797517198496494385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110705231392447137.post-41382356810985984502012-12-22T16:38:00.000-08:002012-12-22T16:38:16.899-08:00<u><em><strong>This made me stop and think....</strong></em></u><br />
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"Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities."<br />
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"The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving."<br />
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"Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present."<br />
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Who can resist the amazing beauty of pearls and pearl jewelry designs? Get your free patterns by clicking <a href="http://www.beadingdaily.com/pearl-jewelry/?utm_source=freeforall&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=free121216e&a=ifa121216" target="_blank">here</a> .Happy Holidays! LJ<br />
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This bracelet caused so many Ohhss and Wowws that I have decided to publish. It's my personal favorite and I hope you will find it lovely as well.</div>
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This beaded ornament makes a great gift tag. The recipient can use it again as a pendant just by threading on a simple chain. If you make two of those for yourself, you will be all set for the holiday party wearing beautiful earrings.<br />
You can find a free pattern by clicking <a href="http://www.beadingdaily.com/media/p/6173.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. Enjoy. LJ<br />
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The trick to making a perfectly graduated multi-strand necklace is revealed in this video.<br />
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Learn the basics of bead stringing with Karla Schafer Auntie's Beads designer, watch this video. <iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jVNiKBOEZfU" width="420"></iframe>jewelryblissbyljhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17797517198496494385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110705231392447137.post-33217861707280215532012-11-12T16:00:00.000-08:002012-11-12T16:00:32.547-08:00WIN BEAD MANAGER PRO software worth $147<br />
If you were like me you probably enjoy beading and would like to have all the time in the world just for that. Well, I don't think that will ever happen, but at least I think I am heading that direction. <br />
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As friends and coworkers started asking me to make jewelry for them as well, I officially entered the world known as "jewelry business". I had to start treating my jewelry venture as a business and I was suppose to keep the inventory of materials, costs, products etc. I was of course using my trusty notebook but I had hard time to keep up with what beads are left in my stash, how much I paid for them, even where did I get them; I was spending my time on writing and re-writing. Not to mention that I was always guessing how much to charge for that necklace or bracelet? Not any more! <br />
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If you would you like to enjoy the production part of jewelry making and not wasting time on keeping up with the paperwork, I would suggest <a href="https://the-sna.com/s/e2k" target="_blank">click here to win!</a><br />
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jewelryblissbyljhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17797517198496494385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110705231392447137.post-90415135616401737922012-11-04T08:34:00.001-08:002012-11-28T18:52:54.106-08:00FREE pattern for Cobalt Blue Earrings<br />
I had those two gorgeous vintage cerulean color buttons in my stash for awhile. This pattern complements their rustic feel perfectly. Cobalt is my second favorite color next to lavender, definetly my holiday wear for this year.<br />
All the credits go to the creator of this pattern. Pattern is free and it can be found on this link<br />
<em><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://ricamargioielli.blogspot.it/2012/02/tutorial-orecchini-punta-di-freccia-e.html" target="_blank">Tutorial Orecchini Punta di freccia e Perle</a> </span></em><br />
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jewelryblissbyljhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17797517198496494385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110705231392447137.post-75882938145347288082012-10-31T17:59:00.001-07:002012-11-05T17:37:49.163-08:00Sandy's Cab<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
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I made this necklace for my friend Sandy years ago, who was a manager at a local bead store where I used to teach jewelry classes. I have to admit, this was my first attempt to encase such a large, heavy and smooth/slippery object; I remember it was hard to hold beads in place. The key was in creating sturdy net and peyote structure as a base for further embellishments and additional reinforcements for the weight.</div>
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jewelryblissbyljhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17797517198496494385noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110705231392447137.post-67912525768081818242012-10-14T15:13:00.000-07:002012-10-14T15:13:34.485-07:00My version of Marjan PendantI was ecstatic when I bought October edition of Bead & Button. There it was: gorgeous Marjan pendant from Riana Olckers, inspired by the Marjan peninsula in Croatia. For a true Croatian this is an exceptional honor. Split is my favorite city next to Zagreb and Marjan peninsula is equally close to my heart. <br />
This stunning pendant features stacked medallions with a triangle-shaped drop.<br />Of course I wanted to have one of my own and got to work right away. I followed architectural secret that Riana applied so wisely and added a personal touch to this treasure. I made larger triangle and added a button featuring a seahorse from a warm Adriatic sea. Large 20mm yellow Czech glass beads resemble Mediteranian sun arising over Marjan peninsula. Take a moment and share with me your comments. LJ<br />
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</div>The whole Croatia is celebrating, I am too. So proud..... LJ<br />
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I am sending you two postcards from my vacation in Croatia. It's so nice to be back home after awhile. <br />
This is just a sampler of what I have visited so far. Enjoy!<br />
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