The Beading Butterfly

Facebook Auction

kassie — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:27:18 +0000

I am having an auction! My son was admitted to a Duke TIP summer camp (read expensive!) for gifted kids and I need to raise some money so that he can go. I dug through my personal jewelry collection and chose pieces that I will be auctioning off on Facebook over the next couple of weeks.

The first piece up for auction (current bid is only $45!) is the necklace and earring set I made for last year’s Battle of the Beadsmith competition.

The second is a cute netted bracelet I called Pink Lady. The current bid is $35.

New for today is my Tour d’Eiffel necklace. It features a bead embroidered pendant on a herringbone rope. Current bid $25.

More auctions will be added each day. I don’t have a specific ending date yet, so don’t wait or you’ll miss out!

http://www.facebook.com/events/154101944759325/

Aztec Sun Pendant and Earrings Tutorial Available

kassie — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 21:15:04 +0000

http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/aztec-sun-pendant-earrings-tutorial-pattern-for-twin-or-duo

This tutorial is great for using up leftover beads from another project, as only a handful of each type and color are needed.

Make a pendant or a pair of earrings:

Or make both:

http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/aztec-sun-pendant-earrings-tutorial-pattern-for-twin-or-duo

Beadwork Cover!!!!!!

kassie — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 00:26:23 +0000

I am stoked beyond belief right now! I just went online to beadworkmagazine.com to see whether the October issue was showing as current yet and I saw my Quilt Cuff on the cover!!!! I had no idea they were using my piece for the cover and I’m overwhelmingly proud and excited. I hope everyone loves making this piece as much as I loved designing it! Thanks Interweave! <3

Elizabeth Set – Free Tutorial

kassie — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:04:48 +0000

http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/elizabeth-ii-earrings-tutorial-free-edition

I posted a new tutorial on my site yesterday, in honor of my birthday!

These earrings, named Elizabeth II, are the second colorway of this pattern. The first, Elizabeth, are part of a set made for the recent (and judging currently underway) Battle of the Beadsmith. Here is my entry:

Happy beading!

Toblerone Bracelet Tutorial

kassie — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:54:03 +0000

http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/toblerone-bracelet-tutorial-modified-cubic-right-angle-weave

I forgot to post when I added this tutorial to my shop. It’s a modified cubic right angle weave (CRAW) suitable for intermediate beaders. Knowledge of RAW and CRAW is helpful, but not necessary, as instructions are included with detailed diagrams.

Happy beading!

Double-Cross Bracelet Tutorial

kassie — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:43:04 +0000

Don’t forget, my June Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale is still going on!

http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/double-cross-bracelet-tutorial

The original bracelet uses 3mm pearls and crystals with 15/o seed beads:

If you prefer a larger style, you can use 4mm pearls and crystals with 11/o seed beads:

Happy beading!

New Tutorials Available – Gothic Crosses and Twin Tiles

kassie — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:15:08 +0000

I have two new tutorials available. Gothic Crosses:

and Twin Tiles:

I’ve also made a wedding version of Twin Tiles in red, white, and silver, but it might end up being my entry into the Battle of the Beadsmith contest so I can’t post photos yet. Soon though!!

Summer Sale!

kassie — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 14:32:08 +0000

I’m having a summer sale! During June, buy 2 tutorials, get one free of equal or lesser value. During July the sale is still on, but it will be buy 3, get one free. August will be buy 4, get one free. So buy early for the best savings! Visit www.beadingbutterfly.com to instantly download your patterns! Email me after purchase for your freebie.

Patchwork Bracelet – Tutorial Available

kassie — Tue, 08 May 2012 01:23:02 +0000

http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/patchwork-bracelet-tutorial

I love new beads! I recently got some of the new Twin Beads (similar to Duo Beads, a more uniform – and expensive – version of Twins). I’ve seen a few designs out there, but tried not to look at any too closely because I wanted to come up with something new first. So, I give you Patchwork:

The tutorial is available here: http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/patchwork-bracelet-tutorial

RAW Obsessed

kassie — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:01:44 +0000

I am currently obsessed with right angle weave. No, I haven’t forsaken my first love, herringbone. I’m actually working on a twisted rope in 15/o beads and want to do a couple more. However, the designing I’ve been doing lately has been RAW. It started with Wallflower (http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/wallflower-bracelet-tutorial):

Then there was Claddagh (http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/claddagh-reversible-tila-peanut-bracelet):

Then Cosmos (tutorial coming soon):

Then there was this unnamed necklace (no tutorial yet):

Then Geode (http://beadingbutterfly.com/patterns-tutorials/geode-necklace-tutorial):

Then Enchanted (tutorial coming soon):

And last weekend, I made Forest Elf (tutorial coming soon):

I have a couple of other ideas brewing… wonder what I’ll end up with next?

Happy beading!