Author: denise

I have done beadwork for over 25 years and got so interested in jewelry design that I took two metalwork classes at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee from wonderful teachers Deborah Lynn Gold and Marjorie Simon. I can't choose a favorite medium. I love sculptural work and adore forming and fabricating metals, but three-dimensional beadwork is more colorful. I sew a lot! Lately I've been making lots of purses and wallets as well as upcycling used clothing into new items. Lately I've gone back to sewing and refashioning cast-off clothing–mostly men's shirts, into girls' clothing. I also enjoy making handbags and wallets. They are really fun to put together–like a puzzle.

Celtic Dragon colors?

I don’t think I like the colors in this bracelet yet.  I think the red/purple/blue dragon is too pastelly.  I think maybe more metallics.  Should the background be lighter?  I made one awhile back that had an almost white background, but I didn’t like it either.  Maybe light tan?

Celtic Dragon Bracelet

New Textured Bracelet

I just published a new pattern.  This is a textured, shade-on-shade bracelet made from peanut beads and rocailles.  The patterns, and the finished bracelet, are available in my Etsy shop, Owl Tree Designs.  I also do custom orders.
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Patterns Now!

The Night Owls Bracelet (only) Pattern and the Frog Pond Bracelet & Earrings Set Pattern are now available in my Etsy Shop.  The Frog Pond Set has two types of earrings to make.

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Frogs for Peggy