Windsong Journal: March 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011

Last of the buttons for the swap

Ok! Whew! Finally finished the last of my buttons for the CQI Button Swap 2011. I just want to get these up for those who are curious. Enjoy!

These are all simple concentric circle designs but I love how the different beads look with each other. It's going to be hard to give these up. At least I have photo's of them. I'm going to have to make some duplicates. They are so sparklie! They appeal to the crow in me! Happy sigh.

Friday, March 11, 2011

More Tulips

It was a very blustery day, Pooh!
Decided some more of my tulip pictures are needed to remember the upcoming spring.
Enjoy!

Luscious golden blooms against red.

Display bed glory

Lovely contrasting color

"Queen of the the Nights" against delicate pinks

More "Queens of the Night"

Frilly edged tulips

Red spectrum

Variegated orange

Interior design

Wonderful wave design

Yet another nature design

Waves and color

Blood and sunlight

What a carpet of color

So tasty!

Dark glory

Wave right - wave left

Sun highlights

Crimson shine

White innocence

Flower spectrum

Pink delicacy

Wave right

Captured sunlight

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Button. Button. Who's got the button?

Well, am working on beaded buttons for a CQI button swap. Haven't done these in a year or two, so this swap is good practice. They have been turning out well. Here's a few I've gotten done.

I know that I'm in a concentric circle mode but the variations are a lot of fun for the moment. Amazing what one can do with a few beads and thread!

Tulips - need a bit of spring

It's been raining and cold a lot of late - not unusual here in Seattle. Still it can get a bit monotonous. It's time for a reminder of Spring. Here's pictures from last year's Skagit Valley Tulips! Enjoy.