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03 março 2023

Bead Soup Cafe January Challenge - Desafio de janeiro do grupo Bead Soup Cafe

Olá, queridos leitores! // Hi, dear readers!

Este ano, estou no grupo Bead Soup Cafe no Facebook (aqui) e estou a participar nos desafios. // This year I am joining some challenges from Bead Soup Cafe group in Facebook (here).

O desafio de janeiro era uma troca de contas com inclusão de um pendente grande para usar num colar e de um fecho que não fosse um fecho simples de mosquetão. // The January Challenge was a bead swap in which there had to be a pendant to be used to make a necklace and a clasp that it was not a simple clasp.

A minha parceira é a canadiana Sarah Reid do Canadá, da província de Ontário. // My partner is Canadian Sarah Reid, who lives in the province of Ontario.

Já falei dela na última publicação (aqui). / I have already written about here in my last post (here).

O que ela me enviou levou exatamente um mês para me chegar às mãos, porque agora tudo passa pela alfândega. // The 'bead soup' sent by her took exactly one month to come to my house, because now everything has to go through customs.

A Sarah enviou-me materiais lindos, como podem ver pelas fotos. // Sarah has sent beautiful beads, as you can see in the photos.

A bolsinha // The pouch

O pendente criado pela própria Sarah // Handmade pendant by Sarah

As contas de autor artesanais // Art beads


Uma fiada de contas da pedra cacoxenita // A string of cacoxenite round beads 

Contas de vidro checas, acessórios da marca TierraCast e Nunn Design e mais algumas coisas // Czech glass beads, TierraCast and Nunn Design findings and a few other things

Estou muito grata pelo bom gosto e generosidade da Sarah. // I am very grateful for Sarah's  good taste and generosity.

Irei criar um colar e uns brincos, pelo menos. // I will make a necklace and a pair of earrings, at least.

Da minha parte, enviei um pendente da norte-americana Laura Souder, um fecho TierraCast e contas da marca austríaca Swarovski // I have sent to Sarah a raku handmade pendant by Laura Souder, a TierraCast and some Swarovski beads.

Bead Soup Cafe January Challenge

Já participou nalgum evento neste tipo onde havia troca de materiais para criarmos algo novo e diferente do habitual? // Have you ever participated in a event like this in which you swapped materials so that you create something new and different from the usual makes?

Obrigada pela atenção. // Thank you for reading.

31 dezembro 2022

Happy New Year 2023! / Feliz Ano Novo 2023!

 

This is what I have been making in 2022: mostly pentagons for the Louise Carter's challenge named International Patchwork Sculpture.


É isto que eu tenho estado a fazer em 2022: sobretudo pentágonos para o desafio de Louise Carter intitulado International Patchwork Sculpture.


Feliz Ano Novo 2023

26 outubro 2016

Autumn Colours

Hello, dear readers! Today I would like to share a necklace in Autumn colours that I've just made using the gorgeous ceramic pendant from the talented Spanish artist Majoyoal (Mari Carmen Rodriguez Martinez).



Besides the artisan ceramic pendant, I have used Czech faceted glass beads, Indian glass beads and Chinese crystal beads. The clasp is plain but easy to use.



I have had this pendant for about two years but only now I have had the inspiration to create something interesting with it.


I am entering this creation featuring Majoyoal pendant in the October Challenge of ArtBeadScene which has the Dragonfly Lamp by Émile Gallé as inspiration piece.
"Dragonfly Lamp"
By Émile Gallé, late 1800's- early 1900's
French Art Nouveau, Cameo Art Glass

Enjoy the day!


12 outubro 2016

Some October Makes

Hello, dear readers! 

I would like to share with you my latest makes.


A set of four Swarovski crystal necklaces for a friend (I love crystals but not so much in jewellery)





My participation in the Operation Tackle That Bead Stash (I really have used only items in my stash) October challenge dedicated to Fireworks. It is the Fairground Attraction Pendant designed by the much talented Liz Reed, made in teal and green.



Three Beaded Squares for Bead-It-Forward 2017 whose theme is Fantasy. Isn't the elf the most adorable thing? 



What have you been making? Have you started thinking about Christmas gifts? Please share in the comments.

PS Maybe it's not an elf but one of the 7 dwarfs from Snow White. I'm not sure anymore.


21 novembro 2015

A Time To Stitch 8

Hello and welcome!

Today is the reveal date for A Time To Stitch 8 blog hop, hosted by wonderful Therese and Christine. Thank you ladies for organising this event. And the theme is 'What's your bag?'



My bag is an amulet bag. Let me introduce you to Floral Grace. The most beautiful amulet bag I've found. I have made it from a kit. I think it is so practical to find all the beads, the pattern, and all of the materials in just one place that I couldn't resist to order it from Jencel, an online bead shop from the UK. It is a Sheila Davies design. 



For those not familiar with the meaning of an amulet bag, I'll explain. 

Amulet bags are originated with the Native American tribes and they are generally worn at heart level. In ancient times, they were used by Native tribes to carry herbs or things to ward off evil spirits. They were also used to carry prayers for loved ones. If you have a family member or a friend who is going through a tough time, you can put prayers in it for them. Also, if you have small gifts that others have given you, you can put those in the bag. Gifts of love are thought to hold the energy of love for the recipient of the gift.



Today, most people wear amulet bags as jewellery, like I do. Amulet bags can be made in any stitch you want, one bead at a time. Mine is made in netted stitch and it lacks the usual fringe. I've made a change to the decoration and the strap was done in a more solid daisy chain.

I've used everything from the kit except for the Nymo thread. It had a beautiful light blue colour but since I've discovered the advantages of Fireline I don't use any other thread.



There is a lot to see and admire in this blog hop. So here's the list of participants. Enjoy!


Ana (you're here)

Sources:
http://sacreddreamsbeadyblog.blogspot.pt/2009/08/what-is-amulet-bag.html
http://www.victoriancrochet.com/tipstricks.tpl?cart#What%20is%20an%20Amulet%20Bag?

19 março 2015

Butterfly Challenge

Hi! I've just taken a new challenge. I've joined in Pepita's blog hop dedicated to Butterflies. If you are a fan of butterflies like myself, maybe you would like to join us too at Pepita's blog.




You'll have to create something on the theme of butterflies - it can be a piece of jewellery, an ornament or something else, and write a blog post about the final creation with the list of participants on the 11st May.

Some time ago I shared a simple necklace I've made using a butterfly pendant. You can read it HERE.



I'm not sure if I'll redo it in a more elaborate look or if I'll use some of the butterfly charms I have in my stash and make a bracelet fit for Spring.

I'm still indecisive whether I'll do something in beadweaving using one of the amazing patterns I've found on Etsy.



A pattern for a peyote bracelet - FLUTTERING BRACELET- from MigotoChou.



A pattern for a butterfly that can be used in a ring or lapel pin - from ButterflyBeadKits.



A beaded pendant - BUTTERFLY EFFECT - from mariposa8000.

I'll have to choose at least one. What is your favourite? 

Be(ad) happy!

The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.

~ Rabindranath Tagore ~

10 janeiro 2015

A Time To Stitch 6 Blog Hop Reveal


Hi! Today is the reveal of A Time to Stitch 6 Blog Hop. This is the 6th edition of the blog hop organised by Therese Frank and Christine Altmiller. A big thank you to the hostesses.

This time the objective was to use a graphed chart, a word chart or a picture chart for creating our beadwoven piece. You can read more about it here.


After I signed up for this challenge, I searched for a beautiful peyote pattern for a bracelet. I am attracted to small geometric patterns like those designed by Diana Costa (Etsy Shop), Anna a.k.a. as Anabel (Etsy Shop) and Carol Dean Sharpe (Etsy Shop). These are my favourite designers in what comes to peyote bracelet patterns. 


Nevertheless, when I laid my eyes on the Crazy Paisley from Fusion Beads, I said to myself, this is the one I'm going to make. As my bead stash is limited, I had to order new beads which eventually arrived, but then came Christmas and Christmas gifts. After that, I couldn't find the ordered beads anymore. They have gone astray. 



Printed instructions with bead list

So, plan B had to come in. Last year I had heard about Bead-It-Forward project and I had decided that I had to donate something to this charitable programme in favour of breast cancer research.

I have made two squares and I plan to make two more.  If you are reading this and you are interested in participating too, you can read the guidelines here.

Each year there is a theme and this year's theme is Animals - Wild About Finding a Cure. You can create your own patterns or use the ones already available. There are several I love but the one I chose (the two-drop peyote bunny pattern) was, by coincidence, designed by Therese. I have used the word chart instead of the graphed chart which was a surprise to me because I think I am a visual person more than a word person. Don't tell anyone but I've spotted some mistakes when comparing the two squares. I'll be remaking the flawed square this weekend.






I can't wait to see the creations of the other participants. This is the list. Enjoy!


7-LizE
9-Lola
10-Paula
13-Ana Cravidao <---- you are here
14-Alenka
20-Kim
21-Amy

29 novembro 2014

Winter

Today I'm sharing my participation in the November challenge of Operation Tackle That Bead Stash. The theme was Winter. Isn't this an inspiring photo?



I have made a pair of earrings using Twin beads in the Winter Wonderland Snowflake Earrings design by Kelly Dale.


This is a Free tutorial that you can find in my Pinterest board dedicated to Christmas. According to the instructions I've just read on Pinterest, an embedded pin should be displayed here. As things aren't working properly, I'm providing the link to the video from Kelly Dale HERE. If you prefer the written instructions, there is a PDF tutorial for sale on Etsy.



30 outubro 2014

O que tenho feito/ What I've been doing

Hi, lovely readers! 

I haven't been making much. I've been exploring Etsy where I have a shop now. I've been getting familiar with the way things work there. 

Some time ago, I made a peyote bracelet in pink, purple and grey colours for the Operation Tackle That Bead Stash August challenge.




This geometric pattern from Diana Costa is so beautiful that I've made two bracelets in a row, one in blue and one in pink. You can see the blue version HERE.

I've joined a beadweaving challenge for January 2015. It's called A Time To Stitch 6, as always organised by the talented Therese and Christine.




I really look forward to it. It's great fun. It will be my third time participating. You can read about my first participation HERE and my second HERE.

Be happy!

01 julho 2014

My Country Blog Hop

8th Bead Soup Blog Party post
A Time to Stitch 5 post

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Today is the reveal for My Country Blog Hop, an international event hosted by Canadian Nan Smith. A big thank you to Nan.


A bit about myself. My name is Ana Cravidao and I am from Portugal, a country in Southwestern Europe. In general, Portugal is associated with sunshine, beaches and good wine.

(click on any photo to enlarge)






Less known aspects are the old architecture, the tile making art and the pavements made with black and white limestone.






Tile making is a traditional art here in Portugal. It was introduced by the Arab peoples many centuries ago in the Iberian Peninsula. Their intricate designs were of the utmost beauty.


Tile work has evolved. From geometric motifs where the blue colour was generally used, nowadays any colours and motifs, or no motifs at all, can be used.

Traditional tilework

old artistic tile work 

traditional tile work

artistic tile work

artistic tile work

My fascination with the elaborate geometric motifs in the Arab tiles as led me to choose, or should I say, to 'borrow' the Persian tile pattern from Marcie Abney.


I had planned to make a bracelet with several 'tiles' connected by wire links but I must confess that I ran out of time. I ended up with one 'tile' that I've attached to a silver plated trace chain. I hope you like it.






I look forward to seeing everybody's creations in this blog hop. Be ready to be amazed because there are great artists participating. 

Nan Smith - the hostess (Canada) http://nanmade.blogspot.ca

Ana (Portugal)                            http://acbeads.blogspot.pt   <--- you are here
Rita (Mexico)                              http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com
Dini (The Nederlands)                 http://angazabychanges.blogspot.nl
Robin Reed (Indiana, USA)         http://willowdragon.blogspot.com
Lilik Kristina (Indonesia)             http://pcbylik.blogspot.com
Karen Mitchell (South Australia)   www.overthemoon-design.com
Melissa Trudinger (Australia)       http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com
Johana Nunez (Puerto Rico)       http://artincendi.com
Kepi (Alberta, Canada)               http://kepirasmussen.blogspot.ca
Deb Fortin  (Ontario, Canada)     http://studiok24.blogspot.ca
Divya  (India)                             http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com
Tammy Adams (Arizona, USA)  http://paisleylizard.com
Baizoran (Bulgaria)                    http://bairozan.blogspot.com
Carolyn (Calif.&Pacific Northwest,USA) http://carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com
Linda A.(Washington DC, USA) http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com
Inge Van Roos (California, USA) http://ingetraud.wordpress.com
Natalie (New Zealand )               http://www.northshoredays.com
Lori Schneider ( )                       http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com 
Mary Harding (New York, USA) http://maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com
Bouchra Rebai (Algeria)              http://bouchrarebai.wordpress.com
Michelle McCarthy (Florida, USA) http://Fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com

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Photo credits:
8,9,12  Viúva Lamego
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17 junho 2014

A Time To Stitch 5 Reveal

My Bead Soup Blog Party post is HERE. You're not late and the Party isn't a sprint. I'm still hopping the 8th BSBP too. 
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Hi! Welcome to A TIME TO STITCH 5 Reveal. A Time to Stitch is a fun blog hop hosted by dear Christine and Therese. Thank you ladies for organising all this.Today our beadweaving creations are revealed.  This is the fifth edition but just my second participation.



This particular edition is called 'The same but different'. A piece should be made and then change its colours or shapes in order to make two variations.

I've chosen a beautiful bracelet using SuperDuos that was designed by Justyna Szlęzak (Eridhan Creations) from Poland.




I've encountered some obstacles but all were overcame. 

For my first piece I had envisioned using orchid coloured SuperDuos, but with my lack of experience I had only bought 10 grams, which is not enough and I had no time to order more from the UK. So, I added some in pastel silver that I already had.


Initial bead soup: vega on chalk superDuos, opaque luster amethyst firepolished and satin silver glass beads


WIP: pastel light grey silver superduos added

Preciosa seed beads are smaller than regular 11/0 seed beads so I had to add more than I was supposed to when finishing the edges.

ORCHID Beaded Bracelet 

1st VARIATION: As I didn't have as many SuperDuos as I had planned, Twins beads had to come in and Twins are different as I was going to learn the hard way.


WIP: There are only Twins here and they are smaller than SuperDuos. Some 15/0 seed beads were added because the bracelet started to bend in a strange way. 




DAISY Beaded Bracelet

2nd VARIATION: For my third piece and considering my limited amount of SuperDuos, I tried to mix those with Twins and I was successful.


German brown pearls, dark bronze firepolished beads, dark blue picasso superduos (they look like petrol blue) and copper twins beads




WOOD Beaded Bracelet

This was great fun and I learned and practised a lot. 

But as this is a blog hop there are other people sharing their creations in their own blogs. Enjoy.

Hosts:

Participants
Ana <-------- You're here.

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