Cannot do simple

After our baby was born, my husband wanted me to make jewelry.  But I couldn't seem to find the time.   Everything revolved around the baby being fed and taken care of.  When a new little human being needs your attention every 2 hours, finding time to make jewelry just isn't in the cards.

But eventually, there's a semi-routine.  Or at least small snaps of time where I can do something other than cleaning the house and laundry :)  My husband suggested that I do a simple beading design.

I thought about it, but I can't do simple.  That's boring.  I started making jewelry 13 years ago.  Every blue moon I do a simple necklace just for the heck of it, but that's rare.

That said... I found the time to do some new projects using spike beads - FUN!  Complicated but it made me happy to do :)

Valentine Day Mardi Gras and Something White

I enjoyed working with the super duo beads on this design.  It's simple, but sometimes that just works :)

This next design was the first time doing Soutache, using ribbon with bead embroidery.  It's not as easy as it looks, but I like adding the extra texture.  Then again, I started off with this design and should have picked something a little easier.  I call this one my Mardi Gras necklace, because of the colors:

Now, this next Soutache I did after the above one.  Much easier and definitely more for the beginners.  Finished the below necklace just in time for Valentine's Day.  I call this one - Queen of Hearts

Princess Necklace

My husband calls this a princess necklace.  I love the crystal drops.  This is the first design that I've done using the super duo beads.  It was interesting...