"Bicycle Race"

I don't actually race when I bike, but I love Queen, so I thought it was only fitting that I name my bicycle bracelet "Bicycle Race" after their song. I finished this one on the way up to visit our friend in L'anse, Upper Peninsula, Michigan. My husband is wonderful and he drives while I bead or work on some fantastic project that fits in my lap.

This is one of the few pieces that really made me realize doing a sample is important. It changed so much from its original idea, but I have worn it a few times and am really enjoying it. I think the general consensus from people is that it's "cute." I'm okay with that. :)

Enjoy!

Bike Bracelet Sample and a new finished Piece!

Following up from my last post, I finally finished the sample for my bicycle bracelet. I'm wavering on it. I think this is one of those designs that will grow on me once I wear the finished bracelet a few times. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Moving on.....

I did finish a new bracelet that I am in LOVE with. The colors are smooth and don't quite pop as drastically as normal, so I am having a hard time getting a good picture. It's called "Forefathers." I designed it on a flight home from D.C. almost two years ago and it then sat for a while. Although the design itself does not scream early American architecture, I began drawing it out with the idea of tabbaco leaves being a constant design element in the ornament of many of the buildings including the Capital. It's another larger cuff and has a different curl to it than some of my other ones. I will eventually get a better piture, but check it out: