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The other day, I wrote about multi-bead necklaces that could be part of my upcoming collection release.  

Those were three bead necklaces.  Now, I am looking at a full bead necklace and bracelet.  Maybe on the chain.  

Or perhaps links.  

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I continue to enjoy my adventure with my bronze coral reef beads. There are just so many ways to put them together.

Like these triple bead ideas:  a stack, horizontal links and scattered between chain segments.  

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I am loving my bronze beads and creating with gold chain.  

Each design is spawning new ideas.  It's creative heaven!  

I am gearing up for a release of new designs, some of which you are seeing in first drafts here on the blog.  The release will be in a few weeks.  

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I am still playing with chain and beads, working my way up to an upcoming release.  Today, I have horizontal bead designs to show off.  

In the idea stage, I sketch and then put things together loosely to see if it "works" visually.  Then I mock-up a sample to actually try on.  

These designs are potentials - but not all will necessarily make the cut for the release. I still have the mock-up phase to go.

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I am working on adding pieces made with gold-filled chain to my collection.  I wanted to see how different chains would look with the beads.  I like them all, for different reasons.  

First, I will update my Pico Azores and Caprice necklaces. They will hang a bit differently on the chain as opposed to the current wires I have them on now.  

I like the look of this rolo chain with them - it is small enough to go through the beads, but robust enough for a great gold glimmer.  

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I have told you I am playing with chain to go with my bronze beads and showed off some earrings under development.   

This is some of the sketching I have been doing ahead of playing with the beads and chain together.  

I find it easier to organize my thoughts and keep my focus when I sketch things down.  Otherwise, I am a bit like the crow from the other day....look, shiny thing!!!

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The other day when I was at the beach, I thought this piece of driftwood had lovely colours and interesting textures.

And that it would be a great back drop for my bronze coral reef beads.  These are the beads I am designing with right now for my next collection release, which is coming in March.  

Seems I also attracted another fan of shiny things...

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The other day I was talking about how spring seems to have arrived here on Vancouver Island.  That made me want to head to the beach.  Well actually, I love the beach at anytime.

 But, I am not really a sit-on-the-beach-and-tan type.  I would rather explore. I love the treasures you can find while beach combing.  And not just the shells or glass or stones, but the patterns and colours too.

I find the sound of the waves meditative, the scenery interesting and the scent invigorating.   Good for body and soul.  It fills me up.  

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My bronze bead creations all go with each other.  That makes them really versatile.  

This is one of my favourite pairings:  Skye earrings and a Caprice necklace. 

Both of these pieces exude a casual confidence, with a touch of rustic.  And they are great together for wearing on sunny days at the beach!  

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Our weather in 2020 has been wet, wet, wet. Any time there is a break in the rain, I try to head outside to {hopefully} get some sun.  

The rain is a bit depressing, so when I am out walking, I look for ANY signs of spring.  These snowdrops definitely brighten up the day.  

Spring is the time for new growth; for waking up after winter.  I am excited to be creating some new designs this spring. With my bronze beads, not the snowdrops...

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As a designer of beads and jewelry, I get to play.  A LOT!  

I like to dump out my beads and move them around, lining them up in various ways, until something clicks.  

That is what I have been doing lately - it's time to wind up for another collection release.  I am working on multi-bead necklaces to launch in the coming weeks.  

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The Pico Azores necklace (large bead) and Minoan earrings (medium bead) are my current go to pairing of jewelry pieces.  

The necklace is eye catching and can be worn for every day and for dress up. I talk about how I took this set on my California vacation in this post.  

The earrings are dangly enough to catch the light, but classy too.  

You could say these pieces are bold, yet understated.  How about Elegantly Audacious?!

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