Music Influences

I have been working on a number of different projects lately that have been inspired by music.  I have always loved music and have always had music in my life.  My dad is a musician, playing both guitar and piano.  My brother is also a musician, he sings and plays guitar.  And as most of you know, J is a musician.  He plays lead guitar in his ska band.  So my life is filled with music.

I have been using all of this as inspiration as of late.  I have been working on some larger projects (that I hope to have a finished project soon to take pictures of) as well as some smaller, simpler ones.  I have been having fun playing with all the guitar strings that J has given me over the years.  I have so many ideas for them.

I also have some guitar pick necklaces.  I have been making these for some time and selling them at shows for about 3 years now.  But it just recently dawned on me to put some of them up in my Etsy store.

I use a little tiny rivet on each pick to make sure that they don't break and I string them on leather or ball chain.  I really like the way the tiny rivet makes them look, and it gives them extra strength (I've had some of these in the past that were easily broken).  It just gives them a finished look.  I have a pink necklace and I love it.  I use to wear it everyday, but I haven't worn it in a while.  I think I need to get that little guy out.

I am looking into getting a dye cutting machine that will allow me to make my own guitar picks, so that way I can make them in what ever colors or styles I wanted.  But I'm still on the fence about this, maybe I'll see after Christmas.  

Click HERE to check out all the guitar themed items in my etsy store.

What's on the ol' bead board?

Here's what's on my bead board right now. I'm working on a line of guitar cuffs. I would like to do a number of iconic guitar shapes.

I'm also working on making the background a little bit more exciting. The green cuff I did sort of a spiral look using the same bright green color but one is transparent and one is opaque. I really love this look.

The second guitar is super bright. I'm using a bright yellow and a deeper yellow for the background and then a bright blue for the guitar. I'm really in love with this one.

I have one more guitar shape that I'm working on and then I have a few more ideas for future guitar cuffs. I'll get some pictures of those up as soon as I finish beading them.

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New Pattern

I just listed my latest beaded cuff pattern. I enjoyed working on my guitar cuff so much, I thought I could offer it as a pattern.

I love this cuff. And J loves it too because it looks like his guitar. He's such a dork at times (but I love him).

You can find this cuff in my etsy store. The pattern is offered as a PDF file that will be sent through email (unless you would like a hard copy). This pattern includes a numbered graph, a color suggestion list, a pattern preview, a word chart, and tips and tricks.

I'm currently working on a bunch of different guitars and I hope to have some of those done soon (this weekend is my goal). I can't wait to try out a few other designs. I'll make sure to post those pictures as soon as I get them done.

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Yoda Update - Yoda is scheduled for surgery next Wednesday. She will be having her liver shunt repaired (removed) and she will be spayed (if the first half of surgery goes well). Thank you all for your well wishes, it has really helped me get through this tough time. I'll keep everyone updated.

New Cuff, Voting Time and a Giveaway!

I am so excited about this new cuff. I worked up a simple guitar pattern a few months ago (okay maybe it was longer then that), but I just never got around to working one up. So I made it my goal for the weekend to make at least one guitar cuff.

This is what I came up with. It's really cool in person and looks great on.

I worked one that was a little bit different, and then after asking the guitar expert of the house what he thought, I ended up taking the first cuff completely apart. He gave me a few good pointers and a few things to add to the guitar. And I am so happy with his suggestions. It really makes the guitar look nice.

I also modeled this guitar after one of his (his favorite one). So everything is the same color as his guitar. Well almost everything; this one is missing a pick guard and the pickups are a different color, but it's still pretty close.

I'm so excited about how this one turned out. I can't wait to make a bunch more in all different colors and with different backgrounds. Woo Hoo!!

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I also wanted to let everyone know about a really fun giveaway. Daisy Bookworm has opened an Etsy store and is having a giveaway. She is giving away an adorable hair comb and barrette. Stop by her blog for all the details and to enter. And don't forget to stop by her etsy store.

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It's that time again, time for EBW voting. This month's theme was Super Power Jewelry. All the entries are fantastic. Please stop by the blog and vote for your favorite entry.