Christmas Gifts

I wasn't able to make all the gifts I had envisioned. I wanted to make a shawl for my Gma, a shawl for Jay's Aunt, some earrings for my Aunts... All I ended up getting around to was a medallion for Jay's Gma. I also made some earrings for his Aunts to give as gifts, so that's something right? Oh yeah and I gave away about 4 pairs that I had already made. And a beaded hat too. I didn't take pictures of completed products for all of them, but I'm happy to say I at least got some kind of pics. Feel free to comment!

This is the Menominee Nation thunderbird on this medallion. Justin's Gma Syl was one of the members of DRUMS, which restored the federal recognition to the people. She is a very honorable woman. This is the second medallion I have ever made.

The purple mirrors were bought by one of Jay's cousins to give to his sister as a Xmas gift. he was so excited. And she was so thankful when he gifted them to her.

I made these mirror earrings for Jay's aunt. She wanted them in her daughter's high school colors- black gray and white. She really liked the finished product.

I gifted these green earrings to Justin's brother's girlfriend. She was very grateful to receive them and I'm sure they look wonderful on her!

After I finished the edging on these, I realized that the color combination was one that I really liked. I almost kept them for myself, but changed my mind and gifted them to my friend.

Justin's uncle's girlfriend wanted some earrings for late xmas gifts. I made these last night, I chose to make dangly ones because they are much quicker than the applique stitch. The order was for any colors and any type- so I thought why not? She just wanted to make sure that they would look great with long hair. I think these will flash nicely!

ONTO THE NEW YEAR!!!

Beading

Well , I was at another event through Wisconsin Women of Color Network. This time it was a holiday sale that was also a scholarship fundraiser. They held a luncheon and a silent auction. It was a nice event, and I spoke with many strong women of color. It was inspirational once again, so overall I am glad I made it out. I only sold a small leather pouch I made, so Justin's sister is only getting $10 for her holiday travel up to this point. Maybe I can sell some earrings in the office I work in, or through the group I volunteer with- Come February, I will know for sure if we'll have a vendor spot at the MATC powwow. Until then, I'l just keep beading- I'll have to have plenty of inventory if we do get a spot! I'll keep posting pictures, in case anyone reads this blog!

Some earrings I made, my first dangly ones- thanks to Kristin's youtube video! Here's a link to her blog: http://sallysbeadwork.blogspot.com/

A picture of some mirror earrings I made, my sister scooped them up quickly.

My nephew's mirrors for his grass dance outfit. He's three now!

Keep On Keeping On

Three almost complete sets and one earring later- It's Tuesday September 6 and I'm about to bust out the beads to keep on keeping on. I am having a lot of fun, and I was given the suggestion to try different shapes. I'll see what I can pull off- Here's the latest:

I made this earring on the way to Maryland this past Friday. I love the red and blue together- really pops!

I've already posted the bottom two in this picture, but the middle ones were only half way at that point. I made the pink ones during my day off Thursday.

I'll keep updating and posting as the creations keep coming.