Mother's Day Gift Ideas - Week 1

Julie of Blue Morning Expressions has put together her annual Mother's Day Countdown 2019.  Here are a few of my favorite items from her blog.

Black Banded Tear Drop Agate Gemstone Women's Necklace by Lady Green Eyes Jewelry





Calming Stained Glass Multi-colored Light Bar, Light Strip, Window Hanging, Home Decor by 2GlassThumbs


 

 Rose Quartz Necklace by BlondePeachJewelry



 

Crochet Rope Necklace Lariat by CraftingMemories1

Vintage Seated Liberty 1854 Coin Quarter Pendant 14kt Gold Filled by DianesDangles

Bright Yellow And Green Earrings by TheSingingBeader

 Orange Kitty Agate Turquoise Handmade Jewelry by ShadowDogDesign



 

Mom Wire Word Necklace by LinoreStoreJewelry





Gorgeous Hand Painted Dragonfly Cameo Necklace by TreasuresOfJewels

Spring Leaf Coaster Set of 3 in Greens by RSSDesignsInFiber

 

Peacock Dangle Earrings by BlueMorningExpressions





Rescue K9 Dog Desk Or Shelf Clock Handmade From Poplar Wood By KevsKrafts

Yoga Lotus Bracelet by SolanaKaiDesigns

 Frit, Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads, Cobalt Blue, Raku, Shiny, Glossy by Covergirlbeads


Hope you enjoyed this delightful sampling of Mother's Day Gift Ideas.  Perhaps you'll find something for your special loved one!  Thanks for looking and if you get a chance, please share these beautiful items.

Here is the link if you would like to see the more items in Julie's Countdown to Mother's Day - Week 1.

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Rosata Amber Rose Handmade Lampwork Glass Focal Bead Wrapped In Fine Silver

Rosata Handmade Lampwork Glass Bead Wrapped in Fine Silver

 
This is a beautiful transparent rosata handmade lampwork glass focal bead with a lot of .999 fine silver wrapped around this oblong bead. Rosata is a beautiful amber rose color that has a color shift. I have taken several photos to try to show this. These photos are all the same bead. This handmade focal bead would would make a stunning glass pendant for a necklace or great as a focal center point for a bracelet. These would look fabulous with some of my clear beads with fine silver wrapped around them to complete a necklace, earring and bracelet set. Just ask and I'll make some round beads for you. They would also be perfect for weddings and bridesmaids attire also.

Measures approximately 26-27mm x 11-13mm
Mandrel 3/32
Hole size about 3mm

These beautiful shiny transparent clear oblong handmade lampwork glass focal beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. My handmade beads are made one at a time in my studio along the Texas Gulf Coast

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Valentines Day Gift Ideas

I've put together selection of Valentine's Day gift ideas for you as Valentines draws near.  Each of these items are handmade artisan creations from friends on Etsy, Artfire, Indiemade and stand alone websites.

 
 Red heart and pearl bracelet by Sharon of BlondePeachJewelry 




Regal Peacock Earrings by Julie of BlueMorningExpressions 




 Burnished Rose Gold Hand Knit Cables and Lace Scarf by Cathy of CraftingMemories1

 
 Amber Horizontal Necklace Set by Linda of LinoreStore (lindab142)
 


Soft Pink Pearls and  Crystal Bridal Bracelet by Nancy of Nancy'sKnotsAndLace


 

Artisan Purple Dangle Earrings by Mary of PrettyGonzo




Aqua Green Handmade Lampwork Earrings by Catherine of ShadowDogDesigns


 



















Hot Orange Tango Handmade Dichroic Glass Dangle Earrings by Jo of UmeboshiJewelryDesigns

 


 Love Is In The Air Valentine Hanging Hand Towel by Sharon of HollyknitterCreation


 
Violin Pendant Necklace by Connie of TheSingingBeader




Ivory Lampwork and Crystal Chandelier Earrings by Kathy of KatsAllThat




Colorful Crocheted Long Fringed Scarf by Ruth of RSSDesignsInFiber
 



Pink Quartz Dentritic Opal Gemstone Bracelet by Suxanne of RivendellRockJewelry
 

 

Orange Glass Copper Wirewrapped Pendant by Jacki of ChristiCottage
 



Swarovski Crystal Black Diamond Heart Necklace by Pam of MagdaleneJewels
 



Bougainvillea Original Watercolor Painting by Roxanne of WatercolorsNMore




Emerald Green Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads with Raku Frit by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

Hope you enjoyed my Valentines gift ideas.  Please take time to share and promote these items to support this handmade community.

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Medium Lapis Cobalt Blue Handmade Lampwork Beads

Medium Lapis Cobalt Blue Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads with a Glossy Finish

Shiny opaque medium cobalt blue handmade lampwork glass beads with a glossy bead finish.
These beautiful rich deep lapis blue beads hand made using opaque lapis cobalt glass. These are a really rich deep blue and so gorgeous. They look wonderful as earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other accessories. These gorgeous jewelry beads have a shiny glass bead finish.

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. I love incorporating my lampwork beads into jewelry designs using semi precious gemstones, pearls, crystals and other mixed media materials to create beautiful jewelry for you.
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Measures approximately 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm

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Santa Fe High School Band Boosters Fundraiser For New Instruments and Uniforms

Any help with this fundraiser is greatly appreciated by the Santa Fe High School Band in Santa Fe, Texas. They are a great group of kids in need of new instruments and new uniforms!

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Etched Dark Gray Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads

Etched Dark Gray Handmade Glass Beads

Deep and rich handmade glass beads made using opaque dark gray glass. These earthy organic beads have been etched for a stone like matte bead finish.

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. I love incorporating my lampwork beads into jewelry designs using semi precious gemstones, pearls, crystals and other mixed media materials to create beautiful jewelry for you. 

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Handmade beads made in Texas

Measures approximately 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm

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Light Amethyst Purple Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads

Light Amethyst Purple Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads

These gorgeous purple lampwork beads were handmade using transparent light amethyst glass. It is the second of the amethyst group of glass nestled between pale and medium. These delicate handmade lampwork beads have a shiny glass bead finish.

All lampwork glass beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. My handmade beads are made one at a time in my studio along the Texas gulf coast. I'm also a handmade jewelry artisan and handcraft my jewelry designs one at a time.

 

Measures approximately 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm

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Pea Green Handmade Lampwork Glass Heart Bead

What a bright cheerful color! Pea lime green handmade lampwork focal bead shaped like a heart with a glossy bead finish

Pea Green Handmade Lampwork Glass Heart Bead

This bright handmade heart bead was made using an opaque pea green or lime green glass. It has been formed into a nice size focal bead with a shiny finish.

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. I love incorporating my lampwork beads into jewelry designs using semi precious gemstones, pearls, crystals and other mixed media materials to create beautiful jewelry for you. 

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Qty: 1 bead
Measures approximately: 19-20mm x 20mm x 12mm (Large)
Mandrel Size: 1/16
Hole Size: about 2mm

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Orange Handmade Lampwork Beads, Handmade Glass Beads

Shiny opaque orange handmade lampwork glass beads with a glossy bead finish.

Orange Handmade Lampwork Beads, Handmade Glass  Beads

Beautiful bright and sassy orange beads hand made using opaque orange glass. These handmade beads have a bright shiny halloween or pumpkin orange. These handmade glass beads have a shiny glass bead finish.

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. I love incorporating my lampwork beads into jewelry designs using semi precious gemstones, pearls, crystals and other mixed media materials to create beautiful jewelry for you. Care and love is given to each piece.
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Measures approximately 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm

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Frosted Clear Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads

Look at these gorgeous etched transparent clear handmade lampwork glass beads with a frosted sea glass bead finish.

Etched Clear Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads with a Frosted Sea Glass Finish

These lampwork beads were made using transparent clear glass.  They have been etched for a frosted handmade sea glass bead or handmade beach glass bead finish.  These beautiful beads would be great for wedding jewelry, proms, or other fashionable earrings, bracelets and charms.

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. I love incorporating my lampwork beads into jewelry designs using semi precious gemstones, pearls, crystals and other mixed media materials to create beautiful jewelry for you. Care and love is given to each piece.

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Handmade beads made in the USA
Handmade beads made in Texas

Measures approximately 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm

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Beautiful Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas - Week 12

Here is your last chance to get in on some beautifully handcrafted gift ideas for Christmas.  This year's Countdown to Christmas is hosted by Julie and Harry of Blue Morning Expressions on their The Blu Print Blog.  Here are some gift ideas. 

    Mother Goddess Earrings, Fertility Earrings by Mary of PrettyGonzo

  Crocheted Newborn Maryjanes by Pamela of MagdaleneKnits

 

Not All Who Wander Are Lost Necklace by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs

 

   Undivided Back Postcard, Hotel Portland, Portland Oregon, Vintage Card by Colleen of PostcardsInTheAttic

 

Hand Knit Fingerless Gloves for Women by Cathy of CraftingMemories1

Rudraksha, Blue Turquoise, Camel Jasper, Mala Prayer Tassel Bracelet

  Sideways Cross Bracelet by Connie of TheSingingBeader

 

 

Dangle Earrings for Women Statement Earrings by Sharon of BlondePeachJewelry

Israel 10 New Sheqalim Bi-Metallic Coin Pendant 14kt Chain Necklace by Diane of Beadsouk

Collectible Christmas Penguin Thimble by Julie of Blue Morning Expressions

Christmas Tree Bracelet by Linda of LindaB142



Handmade Stained Glass Appalachian Quilt Square by Jo of Umeboshi Jewelry Designs



Gingham Check Handmade Farmhouse Vintage-inspired Retro Adult Apron




IrishCrochet Heart with 3D Roses by Ruth of RSSDesignsInFiber




 
Red And Pink Large Hole Lampwork Bracelet Charm Bead with Aurae Dots Bead by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads



Hope you are able to find some beautiful handmade gifts for your family, friends or yourself!

Thank you Julie and Harry for another great year of Countdown to Christmas 2018.

Your comments and promotions are greatly appreciated by everyone.

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Etched Dark Teal Green Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads Wrapped in Fine Silver

Etched transparent dark teal green handmade lampwork glass beads wrapped in fine silver with a frosted handmade sea glass bead finish.

Etched Dark Teal Green Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads Wrapped in Fine Silver

These beautiful green handmade lampwork beads were made using transparent dark teal green glass. Some call this color teal green with other refer to it as teal blue. They are a beautiful shade of deep rich darker blue green. I wrapped them in .999 fine silver for added sparkle and shine. These cool beads have been etched for a frosted matte sea glass finish.

These beautiful beads can be found in my Green Glass Beads section in my Covergirlbeads Artfire Store.

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. I love incorporating my lampwork beads into jewelry designs using semi precious gemstones, pearls, crystals and other mixed media materials to create beautiful jewelry for you.

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Handmade beads made in the USA
Handmade beads made in Texas

Measures approximately 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm

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Emerald Green Glass Handmade Lampwork Bead Lentil Set with Raku

EmeraldGreen Glass Handmade Lampwork Beads with Raku, Lentil Shaped Bead Set

These handmade lampwork glass lentil beads turned out awesome. They are made using a transparent pale emerald green and some raku frit which created beautiful shades of creams, brown, purples and blues. These handmade beads would make an awesome bracelet or use individually to make pendants. Silver beads not included.

Measures approximately 17-18mm
Mandrel size 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. 

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Grigio Verde Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads Wrapped in Fine Silver

Shiny opaque grigio verde, gray green, handmade lampwork beads wrapped in fine silver with a shiny glass bead finish.

Grigio Verde, Gray Green, Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads Wrapped in Fine Silver

These beautiful handmade glass beads were made using a gorgeous gray green glass called grigio verde. It is a rich and luscious grayish glass that can create shades of green. I added .999 fine silver around them for even more luxury. I am getting some beautiful effects with it as you can see in a variety of example photos. They have a shiny glass bead finish. 

Size: approximately 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size: 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm

 

These beautiful beads can be found in my Gray Glass Beads section in my Covergirlbeads Artfire Store.

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Rosata Amber Rose Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads Wrapped in Fine Silver

 

Rosata Amber Rose Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads Wrapped in Fine Silver

These feminine beads were hand made using transparent rosata glass. Rosata is a beautiful delicate and luxurious amber rose color. I wrapped them in .999 fine silver for added sparkle and shine. These romantic lampwork glass beads would be great for wedding jewelry, bridesmaids, proms, or other fashionable earrings, bracelets and charms. These handmade glass beads have a glossy glass bead finish.

All glass lampworked beads are handmade by me, Covergirlbeads glass artisan, Charlotte Hayes. I am a Texas artist living in Alvin near the Gulf of Mexico. I am located near larger and popular Texas cities like Houston, Galveston and Sugar Land. I love incorporating my lampwork beads into jewelry designs using semi precious gemstones, pearls, crystals and other mixed media materials to create beautiful jewelry for you. Care and love is given to each piece.

These beautiful beads can be found in my Pink Glass Beads section in my Covergirlbeads Artfire Store.

Measures approximately 10-11mm x 7-8mm
Mandrel size 1/16
Hole size approximately 2mm

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Transparent Rose Quartz Pink Handmade Lampwork Focal Bead With Trapped Air Bubbles

Rose quartz is such a bright yet soft and feminine shade of pink.  It's one of my favorites.  This large handmade glass bead is made using transparent rose quartz glass. It is a beautiful true "pinky" pink. There are thousands of air bubbles trapped within this large lentil bead. The photo below depicts the transparency and all of the air bubbles trapped within this shiny glass bead.

 

Transparent Rose Quartz Pink Handmade Lampwork Focal Bead Filled With Air Bubbles On A Dark Background

The following photo shows how this pink bead looks against a white background.

 

  Transparent Rose Quartz Pink Handmade Lampwork Focal Bead Filled With Air Bubbles On A White Background

Focal Bead Size: 24mm x 24mm x 14mm
Mandrel size: 3/32mm

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