tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62656299501286107532024-03-21T04:18:11.252-07:00Deep Thoughts by Jill HandyLisa Jordan (Starman TrendSetter) designs, tutorials, patterns, ideas, etc.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049862651108248100noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265629950128610753.post-62218931701441231332018-01-05T19:02:00.000-08:002018-01-08T09:41:33.612-08:00QUICK PHOTO TIP for Designers - Take better photos at home<b>Hey Jewelry designers here's a quick video tip for at-home photography of your pieces before submitting them to the magazines or online. </b><br />
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<b>1. Remove all staging, textures, and crazy backdrops.</b></div>
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<b>2. Place your jewelry on white.</b></div>
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<b>3. Use white paper, boards, etc to reflect light from a window. </b></div>
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<b>7. Light light light!!! Lots of light on your jewelry to show details and color. </b></div>
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<b>Acrylic Boards <a href="https://www.amazon.com/AbleDIY-Reflective-Acrylic-Tabletop-Photography/dp/B00HX4WLIU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1515197665&sr=8-14&keywords=acrylic+board" target="_blank">HERE.</a></b></div>
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<b>Foam Core <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Foam-Tri-Fold-Grid-Board-White/dp/B0765DFMW8/ref=sr_1_73?ie=UTF8&qid=1515197783&sr=8-73&keywords=foam+core+display" target="_blank">HERE.</a></b></div>
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Photos all shot on iPhone 7 without editing</div>
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Jewelry in this video was designed by Lisa Jordan (me)</div>
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Dog walking around is Butch (Pug/Chihuahua mix)</div>
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Happy Designing!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049862651108248100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265629950128610753.post-46737146663616901532016-09-27T08:33:00.000-07:002016-09-27T08:33:30.712-07:00LILY ON THE WATER - By Lisa Jordan<b>Hey Beaders!</b><br />
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<b>My latest design is out as a free <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/Patterns/ProductID/49380.aspx" target="_blank">pattern from Starman</a>. I call this Lily on the Water. </b><br />
<b>I tend to gravitate to the small beads that provide all sorts of glorious texture to designs. In this one I used <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=mini+dagger" target="_blank">Mini Dagger beads</a> which I have used in previous projects like the <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/Patterns/PTN-LJ1-1-Dagger-Duo.aspx" target="_blank">Dagger Duo</a> which was a huge success. They are like a fringe bead but they have shape to them that picks up light and gives great dimension to your projects. In the center I used a 2mm bead. You can use <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=1-02" target="_blank">Firepolish</a> or <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=5-02" target="_blank">round</a> either one. The pad of the Lily are made of <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=364-24" target="_blank">MiniDuo</a> and <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=demi" target="_blank">TOHO Demi </a>beads. </b><br />
<b>There are so many options you can do with this design. You can change the connecting method, and the colors within the design for a whole new look. This works for summer, winter, fall or any occasion! </b><br />
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<b>Here's my version of earrings from this design:</b><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049862651108248100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265629950128610753.post-81595557700149416202016-06-29T19:00:00.000-07:002016-07-07T14:17:16.707-07:00THE NEW TOHO DEMI ROUND INSPIRATION - By Lisa Jordan<h3>
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<b><br /></b><b>This is a simple RAW I did with 6mm Firepolish in <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=1-06-P29270" target="_blank">Halo Ethereal - Linen (1-06-P29270)</a>. I used <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=5-02-K0171" target="_blank">2mm Rounds in </a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=5-02-K0171" target="_blank">Matte Metallic Flax (5-02-K0171)</a> as well, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and then I basically added the </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=TN-11-49F" target="_blank">Opaque-Frosted Jet (TN-11-49F)</a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> as an embelishment. I gathered them in the center with a <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=TR-15-221" target="_blank">Bronze 15/o round</a>. </span></b></h3>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049862651108248100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265629950128610753.post-9906955958886892302016-05-16T13:17:00.000-07:002016-05-16T14:45:12.356-07:00TREASURE ISLAND BEADED BRACELET - By Lisa Jordan<b>Hey Beaders!</b><br />
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<b>I just realized that I hadn't made a blog post about one of my most popular designs, Treasure Island Bracelet!</b><br />
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<b>This design is fairly simple using beads you already have in your stash, but can be made to look so different depending on what colors you use. </b><br />
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<b>CzechMates Tiles are so great for using as a base bead to create all sorts of designs, but they are also great as a focal piece in the design! They are one of my favorite beads!</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">You can find this pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/219219101/treasure-island-bracelet-pattern-by-lisa?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">HERE.</a></span></b><br />
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<b>These are the versions I made for the tutorial:</b><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049862651108248100noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265629950128610753.post-6572146078981699012016-05-15T18:01:00.000-07:002016-05-15T18:02:22.566-07:00NORTH STAR BEADED BRACELET TUTORIAL - By Lisa Jordan<b>Hey Beaders!</b><br />
<b>I finished one of my favorite patterns yet!</b><br />
<b>This design was so fun to make and takes on many different looks depending on how you connect the components or what colors you use. </b><br />
<b>This design uses the CzechMates QuadraLentil for structure and Crescents for texture. </b><br />
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<b>I'd love to hear your feedback on this one! <span style="color: #741b47;">You can purchase the tutorial on my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/293945703/north-star-bracelet-pattern-tutorial-by?ref=shop_home_feat_1" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></b><br />
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<b><br /></b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049862651108248100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265629950128610753.post-51217101797103328022016-05-12T19:12:00.002-07:002016-05-15T18:02:10.819-07:00GRAND GARLAND TUTORIAL - By Lisa Jordan<b>Hello Beaders!</b><br />
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<b>I just finished my tutorial I call Grand Garland. This is a cute wreath inspired pattern with all sorts of tips to adjust it and make different variations with different beads. </b><br />
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<b>I hope you give it a shot and let me know how it goes. They are SO FUN to make! These make a great single component, a bracelet or even necklace. Depending on the colors you choose, it doesn't even have to look like something holiday related. It's totally up to you!</b><br />
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<b>You can find the pattern on my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/280076632/grand-garland-beaded-wreath-tutorial" target="_blank">HERE.</a></b><br />
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<b>Since I love the <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=tm-03" target="_blank">TOHO Magatama drops </a>so much, and I used them in my <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=PTNLJ3" target="_blank">Quatrefoil Pattern</a>, I used them once again for this gorgeous and versatile earring.</b><br />
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<b>This pattern is a 7 page, full color PDF that takes you through step by step instructions with very detailed color photos. </b><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049862651108248100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265629950128610753.post-23396786221216631562015-09-23T12:25:00.001-07:002015-10-14T14:14:27.165-07:00ROSE WINDOWS - Bracelet for Starman TrendSetters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<b>This is my latest pattern to come out for the <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/Patterns/Designers.aspx" target="_blank">Starman TrendSetter</a> team. It is available to Starman Wholesale customers. </b><b>I have heard a number of people say "I wish Starman would provide these patterns to everyone"... well, not only does Starman provide FREE patterns to the general public <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, but they also have a few that are chosen to give to bead stores who purchase through them. This is a way to help the local bead stores stay in business by providing patterns to their customers, and also teaching classes, etc. If you are looking for a Starman pattern, please ask your local bead store to bring it in! There are also bead stores who have online shops that carry Starman patterns. </b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-6hcI8ZrIG2ROOaoPs3Ie7SSGQglLcahOyXpOGOWeEQTgNWDQMraj3W0gbuAA9jOK1WdVeFUcUOISgKtk5KoxCn7zDyP46OxkLz4Rnj-RH1X5N6xZnJ4G2SBwul9pOyRMG8uph_Xfq4/s1600/_DSC9636.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB-6hcI8ZrIG2ROOaoPs3Ie7SSGQglLcahOyXpOGOWeEQTgNWDQMraj3W0gbuAA9jOK1WdVeFUcUOISgKtk5KoxCn7zDyP46OxkLz4Rnj-RH1X5N6xZnJ4G2SBwul9pOyRMG8uph_Xfq4/s400/_DSC9636.png" width="400" /></a></div>
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<b>For this piece I used the new <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=364-24" target="_blank">MiniDuo</a> bead to create a little delicate 4-pointed flower pattern. The inner circle stands above the <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=364-24" target="_blank">MiniDuo</a> with the help of 4 <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=364-25" target="_blank">SuperDuos</a> (or <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=389-26" target="_blank">CzechMates Bars</a>), and rounds. I used 15/o seed beads to encase and connect the flowers. Also, the rounds that were used are from the <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=SUEDED" target="_blank">Sueded collection </a>which is one of my favorite colors for the subtle gold shine on the base glass. LOVELY!</b></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049862651108248100noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265629950128610753.post-3323355880199605242015-08-09T14:26:00.001-07:002015-08-31T15:43:12.610-07:00BABY BLUE EYES VIDEO TUTORIAL - Beaded Component By Lisa Jordan<b>Hello Beaders!</b><br />
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<b>I have been working on my video tutorial skills and came up with something new for you. For this video I used only my iPad and iMovie. It's not all that easy to bead when you have an iPad hanging over your beadwork. :) </b><br />
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<b>I decided to try and come up with a fairly easy component that I could teach on this video. I had some <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=41-36" target="_blank">mini daggers</a> left over from making my <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/Patterns/PTN-LJ1-1-Dagger-Duo.aspx" target="_blank">Dagger Duo design</a>, and I LOVE <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=41-36" target="_blank">Mini Dagger beads</a> because of the great textures you can achieve with them. I started with the new <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=387-06" target="_blank">CzechMates QuadraTile</a> and <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=250-66" target="_blank">CzechMates Tile</a> as the base and then just started adding on <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=41-36" target="_blank">Mini Daggers</a> to create this flowery component that I call Baby Blue Eyes. </b><br />
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<b>This piece ended up being even better than I thought it would. The photos don't do it justice. It's super puffy with great texture, thanks to the <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=387-06" target="_blank">QuadraTile</a>! Linked together as a bracelet it's reminiscent of a Hawaiian Lei. I absolutely love this piece and I hope you love it too. I know that it would look fantastic in all different colors as well. </b><br />
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<b>**You can find other designs on the <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/" target="_blank">Starman pattern site!</a></b><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01049862651108248100noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6265629950128610753.post-41535601366489034782015-07-29T10:00:00.000-07:002015-10-07T11:35:35.221-07:00QUATREFOIL BRACELET - Designed for Starman TrendSetters<b><span style="font-size: large;">Hello Bead Lovers!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">My latest design is out! I created this for the <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/" target="_blank">Starman TrendSetter</a> team. I call this design the <a href="https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=quatrefoil" target="_blank">Quatrefoil</a> (thanks to my girl Amanda for helping me come up with a name). This pattern is currently available to bead stores, as pattern of the month, for those who place orders from <a href="http://www.czechbeads.com/" target="_blank">Starman</a>. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">When you look at the design from the top it looks almost like a vintage 4 leaf clover the way the seed beads curve around. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I was looking to make something with the new <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=390-06" target="_blank">QuadraLentil</a> from <a href="http://www.czechbeads.com/" target="_blank">Starman</a> so I paired it with the classic <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=250-66" target="_blank">CzechMates Tile</a> as the base. The <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=250-66" target="_blank">tiles</a> make a great base for almost any design. It's so easy to work with all of the <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=czechmates" target="_blank">CzechMates</a> beads because the holes are the same spacing so there's no worry about bunching. They fit perfectly together! With the new 4-hole <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=czechmates" target="_blank">CzechMates</a> beads, it's really easy to get beautiful textures and dimension without a ton of work. The QuadraLentil is the perfect bead to hold this design together and give it depth that it would not normally have with any other bead.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Once you make the main component in this design, you can do all sorts of things with it. It makes good earrings, bracelet, or even a necklace. There are also plenty of ways you can make the same design have a totally different look. Here (photo below) I've added tear drop beads to the center, and it looks more like a flower. (Also the colors really change the look too)</span></b><br />
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<b>I have a new pattern available now in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaJordanDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>! I call it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/240917152/hot-cross-bars-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_feat_2" target="_blank">Hot Cross Bars</a>. </b><br />
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<b>This is a sweet little component that works well as a bracelet, earrings, or even a necklace. It features the <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=390-06" target="_blank">CzechMates QuadraLentil </a>(4-hole) from <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Starman</a> as well as the <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=389-26" target="_blank">CzechMates Bar</a> (2-hole). I absolutely love the texture you can get using the <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=390-06" target="_blank">QL</a>. <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=389-26" target="_blank">The bar</a> is the perfect little connector and can be used in so many ways in different designs.</b><br />
<b>This pattern helps you learn how to use the 4 holes of the <a href="https://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?b=390-06" target="_blank">QuadraLentil</a> in a pretty easy way. It is a 9 page, full color PDF that takes you through step by step instructions with very detailed color photos. </b><br />
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<b>I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did, and I would love to hear your feedback or see your color choices! </b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bead stores can now order bulk Make-And-Take patterns from Starman in 50 packs. This is very exciting, and should be a great promotion for store owners to pass out to customers. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">You can find one of my recent patterns Pinch of Elegance <a href="http://www.czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=PTN-TM-LJ2" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></b><br />
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<b>I wanted to share a video with you. I made this video with my iPad just testing to see if I could make something at all worth watching, or informative. This was my first attempt. In this video I made the bracelet you see below using <a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Default.aspx?cid=115" target="_blank">TOHO seed beads</a>, <a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=364-25" target="_blank">SuperDuo</a>, and <a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=mini+dagger" target="_blank">Mini Daggers</a> from <a href="http://czechbeads.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Starman</a>. This pattern is very similar to the <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/Patterns/PTN-LJ1-1-Dagger-Duo.aspx" target="_blank">Dagger Duo bracelet</a> that I designed last year, with just a few small differences.</b><br />
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<b>I'd love for you to watch the video and tell me what you like and dislike about it. (I know that the quality isn't great for lighting, etc.) I would like to know what parts of the instruction are helpful to you, and what parts you would like to know more about. I would also love to see your finished product!</b><br />
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<b>Thanks! And enjoy making it! :)</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My latest design is patterned, and out for your enjoyment. It is available for free at the <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/Patterns/PTN-LJ1-2-A-Pinch-of-Elegance.aspx" target="_blank">Starman Pattern site</a>.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This one is so quick and easy to make, you'll want to make 2, 3, 4 or 5. Make them in all different colors and stack them on your wrist, or give them to friends as gifts. When I sit down to make one of these, I can easily do a bracelet in less than a half hour. You can extend the bracelet pattern to make a matching necklace. You can even shorten the pattern and make matching earrings. There's so much you can do with this fun design. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you like it!</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you try it, I'd love to see the color ways you choose! </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Lisa</span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=2-53" target="_blank">Pinch Beads</a></b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=tr-11" target="_blank"><b>TOHO 11/o Seed Beads</b></a></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Check out the Holiday workshop download on the <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/Patterns/ProductID/43180.aspx" target="_blank">Starman Pattern site</a>! You'll see my cute little <a href="http://patterns.beadindex.com/Patterns/Patterns-Group/Designers-Group/Lisa-Jordan-Group.aspx" target="_blank">Holiday earrings</a> featured. These are so fun to make! Quick and easy gifts for all of the special ladies in your life. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy and Happy Holidays!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">-Lisa J.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The nice thing about this pattern is how versatile it is and the beads used to compliment the <a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=2-53" target="_blank">pinch beads</a> can be substituted. You can also make them as short or as long as you want.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=2-53-K0189" target="_blank">Matte Metallic Lava Red Pinch</a></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=2-53-94204" target="_blank">Chrome Green Pinch</a></span></b><br />
<b><a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=2-53-K0171" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Matte Metallic Flax Pinch</span></a></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=48-04-K0171" target="_blank">4mm Matte Metallic Flax Rondelle</a></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=5-04-79031" target="_blank">4mm Metallic Suede Blue Round</a></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=287-05-27000" target="_blank">5mm Silver Melon</a></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=1-03-K0189" target="_blank">3mm Matte Metallic Lava Firepolish</a> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?iid=48-03-27000" target="_blank">3mm Silver Rondelle</a></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's called the Dagger Duo. It's a very simple design that anyone can do. I love using the <a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=mini+dagger" target="_blank">Starman Mini Dagger beads</a> (which you see on the outside of the design), and they fit perfectly with the SuperDuo and the Takumi 9/0 seed beads from TOHO. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This one is so easy and fun to make that I could sit and make 10 of them in different color ways just for fun.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=ttr-09" target="_blank">TOHO Takumi Large Hole Seed Beads 9/0</a></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*SuperDuo Beads (I used the <a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=halo" target="_blank">Halo color collection here</a>)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Mini Dagger Beads (I used the <a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=metallic+suede" target="_blank">Metallic Suede color collection</a>)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<a href="http://czechbeads.com/Catalog/Products.aspx?s=one+g" target="_blank">TOHO One-G Thread</a></span></b></div>
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