California Crafters Club of Etsy: Yay Beads!

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Break Out the Purple

February's birthstone...

Amethyst Bead Square Heishi Rondelle Natural Purple Crystal Variegated 8x8x4-5mm Qty 30

Amethyst Bead Square Heishi Rondelle from Yay Beads!

...is amethyst. So, it's the perfect time to break out the purple...

I used a large antique button from the 1890s to make this ring. It's called a "Gay 90's" button & was probably used as dramatic coat button.

1890s Antique BUTTON ring

Express Yourself says:

I used Faceted Amethyst and sparkle purple Swarovski is hand wrapped with fine silver wire and dangle from a lovely sterling silver heart.

Heart Earrings

Sparkles-a-lot2 says:

I used Chevron Amethyst Beads to as an enhancement to the lavender/green dyed pearls that tie together the green hand carved shell flower pendants!

Lariat Floating Bead Necklace

Indy & Cleo says:

This tiny brooch was created with an upcycled wood Scrabble tile, and artwork from an original oil painting of a beautiful Maui sunset. The artist? ...Painted by my very talented husband! ❤

Maui Sunset

Vintage Formal 1960s Dress, 60s Purple Dress, Alicia Bohemian wedding Accordion Maxi Bridesmaid Cocktail Party Prom Wedding Dress S/M

Vintage Formal 1960s Dress from Kmalinka Vintage

And finally, from me, Zizi Rho Designs:

This is one of the first pattern stitches I ever learned, taught to me by the woman who taught me to knit, my great-grandmother. It's an easy stitch, but it makes a beautiful scarf...