G'evening, everyone,

Hoping you are all doing well... I have added a couple new auctions on ebay tonight... please click on the auctions' titles below (yep, they're links) and be taken directly to their ebay auctions...

BRACELET REDWOODS ::: Lately, I have been receiving more requests for smaller collections of my REDWOODS design artisan lampwork glass beads... here is a smaller collection with a lentil shaped focal bead, a pair of matching smaller lentil shapes and 2 pair of matching round shapes... these beads were created with a bracelet and matching earrings in mind.

There are 7 beads in this collection... to start is a focal/centerpiece bead in a lentil shape that measures about 24½mm x 24½mm... and... to go with it is a pair of smaller lentil shaped beads that measure about 18¼mm... and... 2 matching pair of round shaped beads that were created with earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind that measure 7mm x 10mm and 8mm x 11mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon and this strand of beads measures just shy of 3¾ inches long... these colors of Redwood bark brown designs on the earthy sage green backdrop create colors that will work year round.

BRACELET REDWOODS ::: A collection of my REDWOOD beads created with a bracelet and matching earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind...



BRACELET REDWOODS ::: A view of these beads in my hand to give you a visual reference to their size...



LOVELY REDWOODS ::: A collection of my handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my REDWOODS design... the start of a lovely necklace or a few bracelets, all with matching earrings and/or 'danglies'.

There are 17 beads in this collection... to start is a focal/centerpiece bead in a lentil shape that measures about 23mm x 25mm... and... to go with it are 10 matching lentil shaped beads that range in size from about 18mm to 19mm... also included is are 3 pair of matching, small round shaped beads that all measure about 8mm x 10mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon and this strand of beads measures about 9¾ inches long... these Redwood bark brown designs against the earthy sage green background make these colors work year round.

LOVELY REDWOODS ::: A collection of my REDWOOD beads...



LOVELY REDWOODS ::: A view of these beads in my hand so you can see their true size...



My REDWOOD beads are my favorite to create... I can't seem to get enough of these colors! These colors simply sooth the Soul. :)

I want to reiterate what I added to my last post in here about my mailing delays...
PLEASE NOTE ::: I have made a promise to get my shipping done in a much more timely fashion... recently, my 'plate of life' is very full and has created issues with my shipping being delayed... I am so, so sorry... I promise to keep my word and get your beads in the mail faster!!!

To all, have a lovely evening and take good care.

G'nite, Gracie

Hello everyone,

A little late in posting, but there is still time left on these two newer auctions I have up on ebay... please click on the bead collections' titles below and be taken directly to their ebay auctions...

OLIVE KHAKI ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my OLIVE KHAKI design... shades of khaki, olive-browns and champagne... these beads were created with a bracelet and matching earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind.

There are 11 beads in this collection... to start this collection is a focal/centerpiece bead that measures about 20mm x 23mm with 4 smaller sized lentil shaped beads to go with it that range in size from about 18mm to 19mm... also included are 6 round shaped polka dotted beads that measure about 7mm x 10mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on cording... this strand of beads measures about 5¼ inches long... add some of your favorite accent beads, a cool & unique clasp and create yourself an awesome bracelet that will work year round in these colors!

OLIVE KHAKI ::: A collection of handmade lampwork glass beads in olive khaki colors...



OLIVE KHAKI ::: View of these beads in my hand to give a reference to their size...



HUES IN BLUES ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my HUES IN BLUES design... this collection of beads was created in glass in the colors of teal blues, rich deep blues and the rainbow colors of Raku... I had a bracelet with matching earrings in mind when I was behind the torch making these beads... or... a lovely necklace, with some of your favorite design elements and accent beads added, as well.

There are 11 beads in this collection... these delightful and soul soothing colors will work from Spring through Summer on into Fall and Winter... there is a 24mm x 25¾mm focal/centerpiece bead in a lentil shape... to accompany this nice focal bead are 6 smaller sized lentil shaped beads that range in size from about 18¾mm to 20mm... also included are 2 matching pair of smaller round shaped beads that measure about 8mm x 10mm and 9mm x 12mm with earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind... all of these beads are intricately decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on organza ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 6¾ inches long... the start of a very cool bracelet or a lovely necklace, both with matching earrings or 'danglies' here and there.

HUES IN BLUES ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in colors and hues of beautiful blues...



HUES IN BLUES ::: A view of these beads in my hand to give a visual reference to their size...



I must apologize to my customers who are dealing with my delayed shipping lately... from the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry... I have a lot on my 'plate of life' at the moment, one being a separation/divorce, and I'm doing the best I can... I am really going to try much harder and get my beads in the mail much faster starting today!!! My apologies to you ALL and thank you for your patience with me. Life throws us all curve balls sometimes and I guess it's my turn right now. Arrgggh!

Take good care, Gracie

Hello all!

Hope you had a lovely weekend!

I have a couple new auctions up on ebay... actually, not exactly "new", but this is the first time I've had time to get in here to update... please click on the bead collections' large sized titles below and be taken directly to their ebay auctions...

WATER DANCE ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my WATER DANCE design in colors of turquoise blues, metallic grays and black with oodles of fine silver... great colors for the seasons of Springtime and Summertime.

There are 15 beads in this collection... to start is a focal/centerpiece bead that measures about 24mm x 26mm... with 10 smaller lentil shaped beads to go with it that range in size from about 18mm to 19mm... there are also two pair of matching round shaped beads that were created with earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind that measure about 8mm x 11mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 9¼ inches long.

WATER DANCE ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads...



WATER DANCE ::: A view of these beads in my hand...



S'MORE REDWOODS ::: Another collection of my favorites to create, this time I am calling them S'MORE REDWOODS... handsome handmade artisan lampwork glass beads with the colors of redwood bark-brown decorations against an earthy sage and brown backdrop... these beads were created with a couple bracelets with matching earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind.

There are 14 beads in this collection... there are 8 lentil shaped beads that range in size from about 18mm to about 20mm... to go with them are 3 matching pair of smaller round shaped beads that were created with earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind and range in size from about 8mm x 11mm to 9mm x 12mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been gently etched to satin matte finish and have been temporarily strung on ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 8 inches long.

S'MORE REDWOODS ::: A collection of my REDWOOD beads...



S'MORE REDWOODS ::: A view of these beads in my hand go give you a visual reference as to their size...



That's it for now... hoping all is well in your worlds.

Take good care, Gracie

Hello,

Hoping your weekend was wonderful and this new week is off to a good start for you.

I have a couple new lampwork bead auctions up on ebay...please, simply click on the bead collection's title (that follows) and be taken directly to its ebay auction...

SILVERED HONEY::: Here is a collection of my SILVERED HONEY handmade artisan lampwork glass beads... the majority of these beads start with a base of black glass wrapped in fine silver and decorated with intricate honey and champagne colored scrollings and dots... these beads can either go casual or dress them up and take them out on the town... these beads were created with a bracelet and matching earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind, but, of course, could also be used to create many other shapes and styles of jewelry.

There are 11 beads in this collection... there are 7 lentil shaped beads that range in size from about 17½ to about 19½... to go with them are 2 matching pair of smaller round shaped beads... these were created with earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind and range in size from about 8mm x 10mm to 8mm x 11mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been temporarily strung on ribbon... this strand of beads measures about 6¼ inches long.

This particular auction is a 3 DAY auction.

SILVERED HONEY ::: A collection of 11 handmade artisan lampwork glass beads...



SILVERED HONEY ::: A close-up view...



SILVERED HONEY ::: A view of these beads in my hand to give you a visual reference to their size...



SPRING LAVENDER ::: Here is a collection of my SPRING LAVENDER handmade artisan lampwork glass beads... these beads were created with elaborate lavender decorations against a rainbow backdrop with greens, blues and touches of earthy tones, along with some silvered ivory here and there to add to the fun... these colors are perfect for this time of year with Spring in the air.

There are 11 beads in this collection... there is a 22mm x 23mm lentil shaped focal/centerpiece bead to start... and to accompany this bead are 6 smaller lentil shaped beads that range in size from about 17¾ to about 19mm... also included in this collection are 2 matching pair of small round shaped beads that range in size from about 6mm x 9mm to 7 x 11mm... these smaller beads were created with matching earrings and/or 'danglies' at your clasp or throughout your creation in mind... one pair of the smaller round beads and one lentil shaped bead were created in transparent purple glass with playful silvered ivory polka dots for decoration... the rest of these beads are intricately decorated on both sides... they have been temporarily strung on satin ribbon and this strand of beads measures about 6¼ inches long... great colors for Springtime!

SPRING LAVENDER ::: A collection of 11 Springtime beads in Lavenders, blues and greens...



SPRING LAVENDER ::: A close-up view of these beads so you can see their detailed decorations...



SPRING LAVENDER ::: A view of these beads in my hand to show you a visual reference as to their size...



Take good care and thanks for stopping by!

Bye for now, Gracie :)