Amuse the Muse - Autumnal beads - with Rebecca of Songbead

Hello all! It's Monday again, time for our last week of Autumnal beads. Although I've enjoyed this theme so very much, I'm tempted to continue on through October too - maybe some kind of variation on the theme. What do you think? Any ideas? 

I'm also thinking of adding to my weekly posts by featuring a piece of jewellery on the theme too - art-bead laden. This might be one of mine, one of the ABS team's - or it might be one of yours! Just like the art beads, you can leave links in the comments if you want the chance to be featured :-) Maybe I'll even start a Pinterest board, who knows....(although this is unlikely - I'm the only person in the world who hasn't really managed to get on board with Pinterest. Maybe it's just my brain knowing that I do not need another time drain...!)

But onwards with our last Muse post of September. The piece I've chosen isn't described by the creator as an Autumnal piece, but the colours, the textures...the crustic, rustic nature of it seems just perfect to me. Yes, it's sea-themed, but it's also of the earth, and Autumn is all about the earth for me. 

The Rituals Enacted - Precious Violet

Art Beads - Ragged Robyn, Scorched Earth, Bo Hulley, Earth Butter Beads, Blueberri Beads

Now onto the beads.....

Donna Millard 

Solar Salamanders

Kay's Crea Corner

Happy Fish Things

Flaming Glass Holes

Bead Swede Supplies

Areto Beads Jewellery

And now for the BeadBlogger Links. Enjoy the last few days of September everyone!

Amigurumi Book Review

A new video-based book review is up on the Crafty Princess' YouTube channel. 

DIY Tassel Necklace

This simple necklace can be made in about five minutes from a tassel keychain. Easy and on trend for fall!

Halloween Square Pattern

Connie's added a free Halloween-themed chart that will be a treat to trick out with buttons, beads, or charms.

Beading Arts

The perfect time of year for copper and turquoise together! Cyndi shares a tutorial for a necklace you will want to make...yesterday.

My Grandmother's Fruit Salad

Here's a recipe that has been popular in our family. Over the years, friends and in laws have enjoyed it and continue to make it for their family.

Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!

Looking for easy crafts to make for the upcoming holiday season? Jean reviews the fun-filled felt crafting book, 'Tis the Season to Be Felt-y ! Don't miss this one!

Repair Clay Sculpture DIY 

Is this clay sculpture beyond repair? Eileen's puppy smashed it; then ate some of the pieces!

Rebecca is a Scottish jewellery designer; currently living in the capital city of Edinburgh. You can read more about her and her work at her blog, songbeads.blogspot.com and see more of her jewellery at songbead.etsy.com. She also has a supplies shop at thecuriousbeadshop.etsy.com.

Monday Musings - Autumnal Beads - with Rebecca of Songbead

Happy Monday everyone! It's that time again, can you believe it - the start of a brand new week. I hope it will be a good one for you! 

It's our last week of Autumnal beads, and I must say that I have loved sharing this month's theme with you - Autumn colours are really wonderful, I am sure you'll all agree. 

First up this week, a clasp from Bead Swede Supplies. (I hope you don't mind another one, Kristen says. We certainly don't mind more of your gorgeous work, that's for sure!)

My co-editor Claire put some new Autumnal bead sets in her shop - Something to do beads - just a couple of days ago, and already most of them have been snapped up! There's just one of these gorgeous sets left - do head over and snaffle them up quick sharp to make sure you don't miss out. I love the exposed clay here, and the subtle touch of celadon green (one of my own favourite colours). 

Editor-in-chief Heather of Humblebeads is a big fan of Autumn, or Fall! Look at these beautiful beads she's created, inspired by the season. One of my favourite shapes from Heather - her matchstick earring pairs. 

No art beads here, but wouldn't my new Czech glass, artisan copper and Irish waxed linen Curious Inspiration Kit be the perfect accompaniment to your favourite Autumnal art beads? 

A very special bead from Mary Harding, another member of the Art Bead Scene team. Mary has been creating a series of these unique metal beads, and has even had them featured in Jewelry Stringing magazine! You can read about these beads and see more of them over on Mary's own blog here. 

And now over to the BeadBlogger Links. Have a great week! 

A Bead A Day
Some shiny things really get attention! Lisa's sharing some shiny silvery connectors that look like chain.

Teddy's Scarf
The teddy bear scarf is done!

Artist Profile: Photographer Taerie Kelly 
Taerie is a good example of how people can find their way from being crafters to accomplished artists. She has her first solo show starting this Friday!

Mini Canvas Making
Cherie's working on some mini canvases to decorate her office.

Carmi's Art/Life World
The summer goal of hand sewing twelve crazy cuffs was met with this salute to the fleur de lis!

Beading Arts
The final chapter of "Bored by Back Stitch" is now ready and available for download! The topic is "Textured Surfaces", and features ways to include shibori silk ribbon, metal mesh ribbon, soutache braid, and candy bags in your bead embroidery work!

Rebecca is a Scottish jewellery designer, based in her country's capital, Edinburgh. You can read more about her and her work at her blog, songbeads.blogspot.com and see more of her jewellery at songbead.etsy.com. She also has a supplies shop at thecuriousbeadshop.etsy.com.

Amuse Your Muse Monday with Rebecca of Songbead

My first Muse post in over a month....poor show Rebecca, poor show! In fairness to myself, I have had a CRAZY 6 weeks, as you'll know if you follow me on Facebook - moving from Northern Ireland to Scotland, where I'm originally from, at the end of July, moving in with my Mum as a temporary stop gap as we get settled which meant a whole week of solid sorting, charity shop donating, trips to the recycling centre/tip, painting, cleaning and reorganising.....and then a huge craft fair that lasted for the first 3.5 weeks of August (and you can read about that here too, if you're interested). It's also been (probably not unsurprisingly!) a bit of an emotional upheaval, leaving somewhere we loved for somewhere that we do also love, but is my hometown. Wonderful, but there's not that neutral feeling of potential and discovery that you get in a brand new city - and country, as we discovered last year! - and it will probably take some work to make this move a journey of rediscovery, which it needs to be.  SO, I'm sure you can understand, both time and mental space have been at a premium for me these past few weeks! And whilst they continue to be so, I know I will be sliding into a routine soon, and before I know it, it'll be November and the holiday craft fair season will be upon us. Phew! It really is non-stop in the handmade world. 

Anyway, I hope you are ready for some new beady finds. I certainly am. It's September and the beginning of the favourite season for many - although not for me though - sorry! Autumn is just too soggy for me over here in the UK. Having said that, I do love a good crisp Autumnal day, with the crunch of fallen leaves under my feet, the sun low in the sky and perhaps the smell of a log fire in the air.....nothing can beat it! So this month's theme is....Autumnal beads. Didn't see that coming, did you?!

I adore adding textural elements to my work, and I know I'm not the only one. Aren't these felt beads simply delicious? 

Not So Shabby Chic 

Sometimes a really stunning focal bead can really dictate the way a piece of jewellery goes. I have a feeling that this would be the case with this beautiful lampwork tree...

Anastasia Beads

I am so entranced by Bo Hulley's handmade leaf pendants and buttons. Each one is created using a real leaf from her garden - amazing or what?

Bo Hulley

I have a strange aversion to square and rectangular beads....but not when it comes to Sue's gorgeous chiclets! I have a set of these in beautiful summery shades, but I may well be tempted into these warm Autumnal colours....delicious! 

Sue Beads

Another ceramicist who uses real leaves from her garden is Kylie Parry. Seriously, if I ever win the lottery (sadly unlikely as I don't often play!), I will employ her to be my personal bead artist. Really. She doesn't know this, but Kylie, if you're reading this, I will pay you well - I promise! 

Kylie Parry

My co-editor Claire has returned to her ceramic roots recently, and turned her very talented hands to making clay beads. Wow! I have a bunch on the way. CANNOT WAIT for them to arrive! There are still some left in her shop so do hop over and have a peek!

Something to do beads

How magical are these beads? Donna Millard always astounds me with her incredibly beautiful lampwork designs and this Autumnal set is no exception. 

Donna Millard

Another lampwork set to die for....just look at the textures! The petals! The silver decor! Yum....

Debbie Sanders

Lastly, this 'moon glow' pair of tree beads....I can just imagine the beautiful moon-lit setting that these beads capture. Perfect for the season. 

Verada Craft

So, please leave your Autumnal bead links in the comments! I can't wait to see what you will share for next week. 

And now for the BeadBlogger Links. Have a great week!

Carmi's Art
I have a sweet resin project on Scrapbooking.com's blog this week. Paper Embellishments with Jewelry Resin featuring vintage postcards.http://scrapbooking.com/article/82235

Mini Canvases
Cherie makes some mini canvases for her office.

A Bead A Day
Ready for a crafty weekend? Lisa just discovered a crafty necklace project that inspires creativity!

Resin Crafts Blog
A good experiment in resin layering results in some one-of-a-kind "cubes of resin."

Where to Find Cheap Unique Craft Supplies 
I bet you have your own sources for inexpensive craft supplies. Here are some of my faves. Do you have any others?

Beading Arts
Cyndi has a review of a fabulous new book by Lark Crafts, called "Beading All-Stars". All your favorite designers in one gorgeous package!

Guitar String Jewelry
Video podcast episode 4 including some "rockin" jewelry and a little fiber too. 

Rebecca is a Scottish jewellery designer, based in her country's capital, Edinburgh. You can read more about her and her work at her blog, songbeads.blogspot.com and see more of her jewellery at songbead.etsy.com. She also has a supplies shop at thecuriousbeadshop.etsy.com.