Treasures by Louise

I found another giveaway to share with you: This one ends tonight at 10 pm so check it out soon! Donna Millard Art Glass is giving away a set of lampworked beads from her Winter Holiday Line. Here is a link to her blog post explaining the contest: im-thankful-giveaway Donna Millard: I'm thankful giveaway I'm just imagining what I could make with these beautiful beads: Would I use them all in one set? Necklace, bracelet and earrings? or would I divide them up and make several sets, by adding beads to coordinate? So many possibilities. While you are checking out Donna's beautiful glass lampwork, also  check out on her Etsy site, what she does with vintage metal - handcrafted bead caps!  Vintage bead caps  - Fun ! Such a cool idea. Here's a link to her Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaMillard . Just a note that if you enter, you must have an active blog address, or share on Facebook. Have fun!

23"  necklace with red enamel pendant: Swarovski crystals, sponge coral, seed bead mix and silver spacers. Red enamel and silver-tone pendant Here are a pair of coordinating earrings with pressed glass flower beads and silver spacers:  

I am finally managing to get the most recent necklaces posted to Etsy. This one is perfect for a Summer Day at the Beach. Just looking at it you can imagine Sun and Sand and splashing in the Surf. Sand and Sea Shell Necklace with copper toggle #103 on Etsy

On the beginning of February, on a cold afternoon, I can't help but dream of spring... playing on Etsy, I found some beautiful bird beads from Earthbutter beads, and these are my favorite set: What beads or supplies inspire you on a cold afternoon?  

Every once in a while, I like to put cut flowers in old bottles to use as casual and rustic vases.  Here are some old bottles that make easy vases for black-eyed Susans. These bottles and more yummy vintage can be found at Lily and Jasmines Treasures on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilyAndJasmine