Beaded Pansy pattern

Once in a while I get inquiries about patterns for beading projects I did couple of years ago. Most of them were created without a particular pattern, improvised, but I did make patterns for a few. One of them is Beaded Pansy, favorite of mine and as it appears others too. So I thought it was a good idea to share my pattern. Enjoy. Free for Personal Use.

Breath Of Fresh Air - handmade brooch

My latest creation, new brooch, this time I used my photograph of the same name Breath Of Fresh Air to create this brooch. I used decoupage technique over polymer clay to make it, then created crochet frame for the brooch from beautiful cotton ecru thread. It is sealed with high gloss glaze for protection from the elements, so it is water resistant, but not waterproof. It has metal pin on the back. How do you find it guys? :)

Signed handmade brooch

Title: Breath Of Fresh Air

Measures approximately 1x1 inches

Watermelon - handmade brooch

Please meet my new brooch Watermelon.

It is created from my illustration also named Watermelon

I made this brooch in decoupage technique with polymer clay and sealed it with high gloss varnish for protection from elements. It is water resistant, but not waterproof. It has metal pin on the back.

How do you like this new creation, guys? :)

It measures approximately 1.75 x 1 inches 

Perfect accessory for your favorite jacket, dress, coat or shawl. It is a great gift for any lady who loves bright happy colors, sunny summer days and enjoys to be the center of attention :)

brooch "Kitten Love"

This is first brooch created from my illustrations, it was just obvious that these Kittens suppose to be not only drawing! I chose to make it in decoupage technique on polymer clay. Image is printed and lovingly hand painted with acrylics on top with special touch of bright red enamel for the heart part. Brooch is covered with protective shiny gloss and have metal pin on the back. And, of course, signed :)

How do you find it my dear friends?

P.S. Forgot to show you, this is the original illustration "Kitten Papa"

Measures approximately 1.75" x 1.25"

necklace Full Moon

"What’s Old is New Again!" is Artbeads new blogging challenge. It was a great luck for me because I had old watch parts which I was eager to incorporate in jewelry. Idea formed momentarily and it was very easy to choose necessary supplies from a great variety Artbeads has: Vintage Beads, Retro Buttons, Steampunk, Base Metal, Kabela Design, Resin Cameos. I chose beautiful Czech Fire-Polished Beads, Swarovski Pearls in Night Blue color, my all time favorite Miyuki delicas and Toho rocailles and antique brass findings to make the look harmonic with my watch parts. My order arrived safe, beautifully packaged with a lovely personal note and all my supplies were the highest quality as usual. One of the new products for me were Czech Fire-Polished Beads, which I didn't use much before. They fitted my design perfectly and added special shine and look, I found them to very versatile. Since this project they are my new must haves.

This piece was one of my first embroidery necklaces and I loved the technique a lot! Will be definitely back to it in my new designs.

It is a great honor and luck to be Artbeads blogging program participant. I want to thank all Artbeads team for this wonderful opportunity!

I am very grateful to my husband for making this fantastic face for my design :)

Disclosure: Being participant of the Artbeads blogging program I have received the products from Artbeads free of charge and I am honestly reviewing them. I have not been paid for any endorsement of the products.

Magnet "Fishy"

Hello guys :) I have something new to show you today, it is magnet "Fishy".

This relief is hand casted in resin with bronze powder, painted with gold leaf and covered with climate proof varnish. Sides are beaded with black and bronze Japanese rocailles. Magnet measures 2.25" x 1.75"

Will be happy to know what do think of this fella :)
Yours truly,
Yuliya

Great fish are caught in great waters
The magnet is available for purchase here

necklace and earrings "Casual Opulence"

Swarovski Crystal Chatons and Crystal Golden Shadow rivoli button as a centerpiece, Swarovski Golden Bicones and Bronze Pearls, Miyuki Rocailles and Delicas in Bronze and Pearl Grey. Closure and earring findings are Gold-Filled.
Necklace measures 18"

brooch Sparkle

Please meet my new creation, brooch. I started learning crochet recently and this is first fully crocheted result. Brooch is made of metallic silver threads, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and silver-lined Toho rocailles. How do you find it guys? Will be cool to know how my first crochet attemt looks to you. Thanks for visiting!
Truly yours :)

earrings Violet Aura

It is said that people with violet auras are forward looking visionaries who may be in occupations such as performance artist, photographer, venture capitalist, astronaut, futurist, or quantum physicist.

For this beaded flower earrings I used precious golden and various violet Toho seed beeds, sparkly Swarovski crystals (of course :)) and for the backing I crocheted flower with metallic golden threads. Earrings are suspended from gold-filled ear wires.
What do you think about this new creation guys?

Thanks for looking :)
Truly yours, Y.

necklace Empress of Ice

As a member of Artbeads blogging program I was asked to create a ‘Winter Enchantment’ design that represents what I find beautiful or inspirational about the winter season. My inspiration for creating this necklace was feminine side of the winter as I see it, I imagined dazzlingly beautiful, icy-cold, opulent Lady, Empress of Ice.

I chose lots of crystal clear Swarovski stones, as nothing can show winter shine how they do! Centerpiece is fabulous Swarovski Octagon, at first I underestimated the size choosing it from my screen, but when I saw it in person it appeared to be an impressive crystal monster. Luckily we worked together very well :)

This was the first time I worked with silver-plated xilions,  and I found them to be very versatile stones. They fitted my design quite easily and shined well together with the centerpiece. For bead-weaving work I chose  Miyuki delicas and Toho rocailles loved by me for their quality and uniformity and Swarovski (of course!) bicones. One of the discoveries for me was Crystal CAL, this was the first time I saw it in reality and can tell you that it was love from the first sight. It is very tough to resist my desire to order all possible sizes of it in enormous quantities, and I am not sure how much longer I can hold myself :)

I enjoyed inventing this necklace very much! It is a great honor and luck to be Artbeads blogging program participant. I want to thank all Artbeads team for this wonderful opportunity!

Disclosure: Being participant of the Artbeads blogging program I have received the products from Artbeads free of charge and I am honestly reviewing them. I have not been paid for any endorsement of the products.

necklace Burst of Passion

Tracey Ullman once said: As I get older, I just prefer to knit. Something similar is happening to me I guess. I prefer to bead. No one could  ever anticipate me creating beaded designs and with every new one I sit and stare at it: did I just made it? :)
Please meet my last piece of personal adornment, necklace and earrings Burst of Passion. What do you think guys?

bronze Swarovski pearls, Miyuki delica, gold Toho rocailles, gold-filled findings

necklace measures 18"

Necklace "All Eyes"

Lace necklace

Prehistoric Amphibian

My new beaded brooch Prehistoric Amphibian. How do you like this mischievous fellow? ;) He is made of prehistoric shark teeth, onyx cabochon, Japanese permanent galvanized silver and bronze beads and softy Ultrasuede on the back.

Beaded brooch Rose Sindoor

One more beaded rose, this time red. From the owner's permission I am happy to share with you pics. Red roses are classic and a popular choice since their message is an unmistakable expression of love. The color red symbolizes enduring romantic love and passion. Enjoy ;)

See it in White and Pink

Beaded brooch Rose Lidia

After making this white beaded rose I got some nice orders for other colors. Owner had received this one and now I am happy to show you. This one is light pink. It is said that roses of this color express grace, gentleness, and happiness. How do you find it? :)