Spring has sprung.

 Spring has sprung here in South Dakota.  We are finally having warm weather and some rain.  I made lots of pretty posies in lots of colors.

And some even have lots of colors all in one flower.

Just in time.

I finished this necklace just in time to bring it with me to the show.  If you would like to see it make sure to stop in at The Tucson Bead Show. Suite #110    http://www.thetucsonbeadshow.com/index.php

Up next are new Flower Power Beads

 Of course I have been working on a big batch of my bright colored Flower Power beads to have ready for the show and hopefully get some listed on Etsy.

 While making the Flower Power beads I also had to make a few more of the cone shaped ones that were new last fall.

And I couldn't forget the little single color ones.  I almost think these are my favorite.  Now to get time to make some jewelry with some of them.

A New Necklace...

...for your viewing pleasure.  This one has been in the works for quite a while, but while I have been making beads like a crazy woman I decided to spend some time finishing up a couple of projects, this being one of them.

I have decided to call it "Seaside Dreams" because every time I look at it I see the ocean.  The flower beads have been etched to resemble sea glass and the little tendrils so make me think of strands of seaweed.

Lots of beads have............

 ..........been getting finished up and ready to take to Tucson. I made a great big pile of yellow and orange poppies.

And of course I made a big batch of red poppies.  I just wish I could make my red beads look red instead of pink.  All the other colors seem to come out looking just right on my monitor but reds all seem to look pink.

NEW!!! cone shaped flower power beads.

 These are some new cone shaped Flower Power beads.  The front of the cone has the Flower Power daisy shape of my flatter Flower Power beads.  These are cone or bell shaped with a ruffled lip.

 I made some with a different color around the edge and some all one color.

 Frankly I can not decide which way I like them better.  I also have all kinds of ideas popping into my head for ways to use these and no time to work on anything since I am leaving Thursday for WI and IL.

These are pretty small.  They of course kept growing as I was working but I had in my mind that they would be small. 

Etched fancy flowers

 I made some of my fancy flowers with the simple combination of clear and black glass then etched them.

 I really like how the etching makes them soft like sea glass.  I made enough to take a bunch with me on my road trip of trunk shows.

And even list a few on Etsy in just a few minutes.

I have been .........

 ............working with the black metallic glass again.

 I just love the colors that this glass produces.  It has that look of Racu pottery that just amazes me how it looks iridized and matte all in the same piece.

These pieces are all headed for my Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/tanyamcguire but I will be making more to take to next months trunk shows.

Flower Power Flowers

I haven't for some reason made my Flower Power beads in a while so I worked really  hard for a couple of days and made a big batch.

I was concentrating on pairs because so many people like to make earrings with these.

I also made some mini flowers because I have an earring idea that I hope to get worked out in the next week.  I of course listed some of each in my Etsy store that you can find here. https://www.etsy.com/shop/tanyamcguire

Multi color blue poppy beads.....

...........are the flower of the day.  We are back from Stitches Midwest and working hard to get back into the rhythm of things. 

 So some pretty blue flowers are headed for Etsy and a few for my next few shows as well.

 I am not getting as much studio and work time this week as normal because hubby had shoulder surgery and we have been going to Physical Therapy every day.  We start on three days a week next week which will make it much better.

Do make sure to check out my Etsy store if you are interested in some flower beads.

A Variation.........

 ..........in color from the other day.  I for some reason have fall on my mind.  I know it is hot outside and that we are even having heat warnings because of the heat and humidity. (Amazing cold in the winter and hot in the summer.  There is no place like South Dakota.)

 I just have fall colors in my mind so I had to make up just a few of my favorite fall color combo into flowers.  I think they look like mums in this color. 

I will of course be listing some of them on Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/shop/tanyamcguire?ref=si_shop

Purple Rain...........

............no but lots of pretty purple flowers.  I have been busy making up some sets for my next few shows and of course a few for ............

 ...........my Etsy shop.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/tanyamcguire 

I of course had to make a couple of the double ones.  I just love the 3-D effect when you stack one of my smaller flowers on top of one of the larger ones.  As for rain a little of that might be nice right now because it might just cool it off a little.

Fiesta Daisy's

While on Facebook the other day Barbara Armstrong suggested that the poppy bead picture I had posted reminded her of Fiesta Daisy's.

I of course had to make some.  I just love how they came out and love the red and yellow together.  Maybe next week I will make something besides flower beads, but I do have so much fun making them it is hard to stop.

My love for this black metalic.....

 ........glass goes on and on.  I just love this glass.  I love all the colors that it seems to reflect and I promise these pictures do nothing to truly show it off.

 The Raku pottery look just amazes me every time.  I only wish it wasn't quite so pricey.

The little disc on the left has sort of a steam punk look.  I want to try making some more of those soon.

I have decided to run an October Fest sale in my Etsy shop.  If you use the coupon code OCTOBERFEST you will get 10% off when checking out.  Make sure to read Etsy's how to on using a coupon code if you never have.  Also their codes are case specific so make sure to us all caps.

Another 3D flower.

 This 3D flower is very different in color from the last one.  It's base is a pale blue with bright colors on the edges.  It is also more of a round shape than the copper one.  This one is also headed to Etsy this morning.

My pay the dentist sale runs through Sunday so don't miss a chance to get a discount on your purchase.  Use coupon code DENT10

Cute little..........

 ...........new flower beads and a fun little friendship bracelet. 

 These little beads are about 5/8 of an inch across so they make a.............

..............dainty little friendship bracelet.  I made these with some great cotton cord I got last year at Bead and Button and still had not used yet. ( I sure don't know why because I love it.)  I made the bracelets with a sliding knot so they would be adjustable and added little beads to the ends just for fun.  Lots of bright colors.

I have already added some of these new beads to my Etsy store.  And don't forget that I am running a sale until the end of the month.  Use coupon code DENT10 and get 10% off your purchase.

Mini Sunflowers

These are a tiny version of my sunflowers or poppies.  They are only about 3/4 of an inch across and so, so cute. 

I have heard there might have been a problem over the weekend with the coupon code in my Etsy shop.  I double checked and it is supposed to be good until the end of the month.  So if you have trouble with it make sure you let me know.  If you aren't sure what I am talking about I am running a sale in my Etsy shop to help pay the dentist bill.  Use Coupon code DENT10 and get 10% off your order.

New Daisy flowers and Necklace

I have been working on some new little flower beads.  These little daisy's are smaller than my other flowers.  They are only about 3/4 of an inch across and I try to make them even smaller than that.  I just love their tiny, dainty look.

 I of course had to make them in some nice bright colors and will be putting some on Etsy as soon as I finish up with this post.                                                                                                                           

I just love the look of these so much I had to really quick make up a new necklace to show them off.  I am in love with how this piece fits just right at the base of my neck and would keep it for myself if I ever really wore jewelry, but instead I will probably be showing it at my next show.

The close up shows just how much the piece looks like a garden with blooms bursting out all over.