Virginia Blakelock and Carol Perrenoud's Beadcats Business

I have discovered a new bead store!  It is called Beadcats (formerly Universal Synergetics).  They have a great selection of seed beads and also sell tutorial/kits.  They also teach!  Please check out their website at Beadcats.com.

Holiday Bazaar Jewelry

I will be selling my jewerly at a local holiday Bazaar in Oregon City. Here are some of the pieces I will have for sale. Wish me luck! Lila

Topsy Turvy Earrings and more colored pearls

Here are some pictures of three recent jewerly pieces: the Topsy Turvy earrings, Mauve-Chocolate hand knotted pearl necklaces and Hippie Chick Earrings. The Topsy Turvy earrings are a result of my experimenting with the lampwork beads. I wanted to practice making wire loops and make a chunky necklace. I made the necklace with stations similar to these, with amethyst bead stations in between.

The pearl necklaces I made are part of my line of hand knotted pearl jewelry. These pearls have antiqued silver color clam shell bead tips and a spring ring clasp. The other half of the clasp, which I call a "connector" is a handmade figure 8 clasp. I find that this connector is easier to grasp than a jump ring when putting on a jewelry piece.

 Last but not least, I made the Hippie Chick earrings for a Halloween party that I attended.  They are a lot of fun and am sure swung nicely as I danced the evening away!

New jewelry in Gilruth Designs' Shop

Looking for elegant jewelry for you or a loved one?  The holiday hunting season is upon us.  Why not share the love and shop handmade this year.  Check out my Artfire shop for beautiful beaded jewelry gifts made by myself.  Reasonable prices for the beauty and value.  Free gold gift box is provided - ready to wrap!

Gilruth Designs at Artfire.com

Custom orders for hand knotted pearl necklaces are welcome.   I can make necklaces in many different colors of pearls.  Contact me for a quote. Thanks and happy hunting!  Lila

Gilruth Designs is on the Behance Network Now - check it out!

Hey, I just joined the Behance Network - you can see my profile and my beaded pearl necklaces posted in my first project there.  Thanks. Lila

http://www.behance.net/GilruthDesigns

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Plum Chatter Earrings - My first online sale!