Plain Loop

Thanks to online instructions, I learned how to do a plain loop and a twisted loop. Here is my first plain loop necklace.

close-up

full view

Beads for Life

My fab friend Rilee gave me a SUPER-early b-day present before I left NJ. It was a bag of beads from the organization Beads for Life. You can check out these handmade paper beads at http://www.beadsforlife.org/ So here is the bracelet I made with the red beads. The bag also came with turquoise and mustard yellow beads.

Curtains

Here are the curtains in our new place that my mom and I spruced up.

The office

We cut the curtains and added a striped panel to lengthen.
Master Bedroom
These are made from sheets and a duvet cover and hung with clip rings, so easy!)
Alexis' room (cute, right?)
We bought the curtains and the embelished.

Shell Necklace

The necklace I made for my sister-in-law for her b-day. I thought it was perfect for summer!

Graduation

Steve's law school graduation announcement

Happy Mother's Day

This is the bookmark I made for all the mothers in my immediate family.

Mother's Day Necklace

I made this necklace for my madre for Mother's Day. The black beads are velvety. I love it. Sometimes it is really hard to give such cuteness away.

No-Sew Tutu

My awesome friend, Angee showed me this fabulous no-sew tutu. It's super cheap and easy and I was so proud. Unfortunately for Alexis, I made it for her friend, Kate, who's B-day party we went to on Saturday.

Short Necklaces & 1 Bracelet

Some of my recent necklaces

Silver circular chain spaced by random shimmery & shiny beads.

Faux gold chain with spaced oval and square shell beads
Multi-colored beaded necklace with circular chain

Large turquoise beads with double-stranded copper-colored chain