Rose Spritzer

We so wish the camera could have picked up the delicate pink hues of this bracelet - the photographs do it little justice.

This piece is a flat-spiral design with swarovski crystals and bicones, with silver-lined seedbeads... lovely for a prom night outfit!

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Pretty Poinsettia

"S" thought the reds and golds of this delicate bracelet were so Christmassy... and the red reminded her of Poinsettias. Once again, the camera is refusing to take a decent photograph... but we're perservering!

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Guardian Angel

We love these little Guardian Angels...  all in silver-tone, or with clear wings - they look so pretty! We also made these as handbag/purse/phone charms - but as a pendant on a neck chain, they are just so lovely!

Our camera just doesn't want to take good photographs at the moment (not our fault at all - definitely the camera! *lol*), but we hope you can see how sweet these are.

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Ring Around The Rosie

We thought we'd take some photographs of the rings we'd made...

From the ornate to the simple... some that match bracelets or necklaces, and some that are just made on their own...

For many of these, you really have to see them on to appreciate how pretty they are - but neither of us wants to hand model!

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Frosty Fun

This bracelet and necklace could be worn in any season... look at that pattern - it could be snowflakes, stars, starfish or flowers...

Whatever you want it to be, one thing is sure... It's so pretty!

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Sweet Silver Lilacs

A simple little bracelet inspired by a D.Roberti design:

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Tuts Royal Blue

 "S" made this simple lace necklace with crystal hilights... and the colours just reminded her of Tutankhamen's mask...

The pattern may have been inspired by a Sandra D.Halpenny design.

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Autumn Gold

Loved this simple design of lacy necklace! "S" chose autumn colours and made the "Autumn Gold" necklace, and "L" chose pinks and created the "Fizzy Pink" lace necklace.

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Wide-Girl Glitz

Back in the 80's, if a guy had a car and a flick-hair do, loafers and a jacket worn with jeans... well, he'd be called a 'wide boy'. A little bit racy, a little bit naughty... a little bit wild. It desgribed out new design of bracelet perfectly... only they were all a bit girlie, and a lot glitzy!

So we called them "Wide-Girl Glitz"!

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Pink Sherbert & More!

Another photo-heavy post... showing a few designs and creations using the RAW method of jewellery making.

Pink Sherbert:

 Teal Teaser:

 Sweet Swarovski Surprise:

 and Hugs'n'Twists In Pink:

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Crystal Cuff

These were so much fun to make - of course "S" had the green colours, and "L" chose the blue :)

We always think how funny it is how a different bead - even if it's supposed to be the same size - will end up making a bracelet that's longer or shorter than when using another bead.

Something to ponder...

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Going Green!

I really don't know what to call this necklace... it's green, and it's... um... green. The clasp isn't quite right, so it may end up in the 'bargain bucket' at a jewellery party... still - I do love those green seed beads :)

~S~

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Twisted Pearl

"S" made this necklace...

 ... and decided to use a side-clasp instead of a traditional back-centre one. When we made different colours - something with a more modern feel, we decided to stick with a back-clasp - and made bracelets too!

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Check Out Those Flowers!

Another creation that "S" wants to keep for herself - and she's already been told "NO!"

Gorgeous monochromatic crystals, woven into flower patterns makes this whole set so pretty and wearable.

Off now to hide this from "S" before she tries to wear it and pretend it's hers!

 

And, here's some more we created:

 

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Amber Smoke Ring

"S" has decided that this is such a terrible looking ring, that she'll have to keep it for herself as nobody else would want to buy it. Really?!

The ring is elasticated at the back, and is such a sparkling piece, that it's sure to be sold soon!

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

 

Modern Millie

"S" seems to have lost her marbles... and found pearls instead! She's ordering in loads of pearls and seed beads in pink, black and white... so "L" has been slaving away trying to create some new collections with a fun, modern feel.

Welcome to the "Modern Millie" collection...

Bead Happy!

 

~L&S~

Crusade

"L" has gone MAD... making RAW bracelets with any crystals, gems, pearls and beads she can get her hands on... it's becoming quite a crusade :)

Her latest...

a gorgeous crystal bracelet with hints of gold...

With earrings to match!

 

Bead Happy!

 

~L&S~

So, So Busy!

It's all fair and good sitting here creating... but at some point we just have to stop (Waaa!) and write out the list.... THE list. The price list.  That's easy for anyone who's written down all their ins and outs of jewellery making. Unfortunately, we here at Elandesse aren't so organised. First, there was the new printer to contend with. Somebody (mention no names... "S"!!!) swore a LOT because after two hours she still hadn't got a Wireless Cloud (whatever that is *lol*), but at least the printer was working enough to print out photographs of all our products for a pricing book.

This all has to be done NOW, as we have bookings within the next week and a half and we have to know our stuff.

BUT...

we have been creating too.

This was originally going to be called "Barbie threw up in a bubblegum candy store"... bit of a mouthful though, so it has now been named "Bubblegum Barbie". It's so wonderfully 'in your face' and is guaranteed to make you smile when you wear it. More to show, so keep reading...

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Anyone For Tennis?

Tennis bracelets... so pretty, elegant - and easy to wear!

We made these all slightly different - in colours, crystal choices, and finishing... and they are our new favourite!

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

 

Duchess

"Ooh...  wearing this I'd feel as if I should go and have tea with the Duchess" said "S". Duchess? "What Duchess?" asked "L"... but  there was no reply as "S" had the idea that the pretty mauve-y/pink and gold bracelet needed extras - like earrings and a necklace - and off she went into her own little world of jewellery design! Well, at least her ramblings gave us a name for the set...

The Duchess Set!

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Kissed Cross

We love these pearl crosses, kissed with seed beads - they certainly make a statement when worn on a long chain. We're still waiting on delivery of the silver chains, so only the gold versions are all finished. Still... whilst we're waiting, it gives us a chance to do some jewellery making :)

 

Bead Happy!

 

~L&S~

Moroccan Twist

After making these separate pendant pieces, I decided that they'd best be used in a necklace. I thought they had a bit of a Moroccan feel to them... the twist is using black AB crystals  instead of  a usual Moroccan dark blue to match with the gold colour of the seed beads

Only one of the rectangular clasps can be undone, and having two clasps on the sides of the piece made a pretty and unusual feel to the necklace.

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

Coiled!

Never again! That's all I can say about this next project... it took me three days to make! The same two rows of stitches and beadwork, over and over and over again...

Now, I'm not saying that it's not a beautiful piece of jewellery, nor am I saying that all the work wasn't worth it... but it was so boring to make! I've bought enough beads to make two more of these in the same colour, and at three again in reversed colours. Will I do it? Not at the moment... I'm having too much fun with other designs and ideas :)

Anyway, I was totally inspired by a webpage I found online, and now I can't find the page again!

 

Bead Happy!

 

~L&S~

RAW Talent!

"L" loves the RAW way of styling a bracelet (Right-Angle-Weave)... and she just goes a bit mad sometimes making different designs n different patterns and colours...

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

The Crown Gems

The Crown Crystals, and The Crown Pearls... two sets of jewellery that are just so beautiful, and show how different a piece can look in different colours.

Bead Happy!

~L&S~

LuvlyBubbly

Bicone crystals and blue faux pearls make up this quirky bracelet...

Bead Happy!

~L&S~



Weave, Wave and Twist!

Still using up those mega-brilliant deal hex beads, here's a few more designs:

The Wave:

Egyptian Gold

 Twenties Silver

The Weave:

SilverLeaf

and a bracelet inspired by a tutorial found at BellaOnline called the 5R bracelet (I think).

Bead Happy!

~L&S~