Monday, December 29, 2008

Sorry I haven't posted...

...but I started working full time at Thanksgiving and I have been working hard to juggle Home life, Work and Beading. Heehee, so far beading is on the back burner much to my dismay. I find Beading to be a great stress reliever. I am hoping with the New Year, I can find a way to work it back into my routine slowly so that I am spend a little time each week working on something. Keep checking back as I am going to try and update a few times a month at least.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

30 Listing in 30 Days....

... not so much this month. I started out trying really hard to do this one, but before I knew it, the month got away from me. So with it being the end of the month and me working 60 hours this week, I will not be able to make it. A bummer, but I will try the next one.
Hugs all.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

New Patterns for Sale

After taking a long brake in designing, I have added some new patterns for sale. I will be adding more soon. Come check them out: http://www.bead-patterns.com/shop/shop.php?designer=Wicked+Oak+Designs

Thanks all.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Beading For A Cure

http://www.bead-space.com is working to create the worlds longest necklace. I have decided to be part of it. If you are a member of Bead-Space you can get the details here: http://www.bead-space.com/beadingforthecure

If you are not a member you can sign up today, it is free.

Here are the 2 pieces I have done so far in memory of my Mother who died 10 years ago from cancer.



Friday, October 24, 2008

What's new

Well, I am working hard to get ready for a Jewelry Party I am having next month and starting to go back to work part time. A bummer that it means less time to bead, but money is money.

I have just finished up some beautiful Ornaments. The Crystal Drop Ornaments were done using 3 patterns by Tica Daydreams. I changed the background colors to change the overall look of the patterns. The Glass Drop Netted Ornaments are my own design. I have been making them for about 4 years now.







Friday, October 10, 2008

Wedding Jewelry

I also had the honor of designing and making the Jewelry for my SIL's Wedding. The Bridesmaids worn Earrings that matched the bride and bracelets made from Ruby's Herringbone Bangle Pattern: http://www.rubysbeadwork.com/RubysHerringboneBangles.html






The Bride decided she wanted a necklace with leaves, so we went with Russian leaves.

Wedding Jacket


Well, last night was my SIL's Wedding. I made a jacket to wear to it and it was a hit. As always I did a ton of extra stitching on it to make it stand out.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Latest work


Peach Dreams is what happens when you combine some great Donuts with Glass Buttons.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

October is Arriving

I will be hold a SALE at my Etsy Store for the whole month of October. Everything will be 20% off. This makes it a great time to get some of your Holiday shopping out of the way. As always I offer combined shipping. I have been working hard to offer up lots of great pieces for you.

Come check it out:
http://www.WickedOakDesigns.etsy.com

Saturday, September 20, 2008

2009 Beading Calendar

The 2009 Beading A Day Calendar is out.

My Flower Box is Currently Being Featured in the 2009 Beading A Day Calendar under the month of April. For SALE at my Etsy Store: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15448921

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

New Stuff

I have been working hard moving stuff from my web site to my Etsy Store. I am updating everything as I go.

Bead Circle Etsy Team is doing another 30 Listings in 30 Days Challange.

Next month I will be having a SALE at my Etsy Store. Check back to find out more details.

I am an active member of Beadfly: http://www.beadfly.com
Also a very active member of Beadershowcase: http://www.beadersshowcase.com/

I am working on various projects right now.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Closeups of Cabs for Steer Skull





Beaded Steer Skull

I will be beading a Large Steer Skull. This is a photo of the main beaded strip that will go down the front of it. I hope to get it done by March of next year at the latest. Keep checking back as I will update as often as I can.

Friday, August 1, 2008

Etsy Beadweavers August Challange

The theme for August is Art Deco. I have created a piece that I feel is more Goth-Deco in style for August. Voting starts on the 9th. You can vote and see all of the enrties here: http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/



Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Etsy Beadweavers Midsummer Madness Sale

Etsy Beadweavers present:

1st Ever EBW Team Midsummer Madness Sale!

Sale begins July 21st and runs thru to July 27th!

Check out the EBW Blog for links to the Store having sales. Also stop in to the other member stores for great pieces.
http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/

Totally off the Bead topic...

...a bit of a rant. Sorry all, but I feel a need to say something. My Sister in Law is getting married in October and has been working very hard to plan everything and get things ordered in. She came across a site for Brides Maid Dresses and thought that they were getting a good deal and a price break for ordering 5 dresses. So she placed the order, waiting for them to arrive, and was filled with total disappointment. They ordered in Dress in Champagne and what they got were dress in Ivory, an exact match for the Brides Dress. They contacted the seller, sent a ton of photos showing that the dress were the same color and that they were not what they ordered. The company sent them a new color chart that listed Ivory as Champagne and told my SIL and MIL that they had indeed been sent the right color. They fought to get a refund or exchange, to no avail. So we are trying to sell off the useless dress and have found new ones to replace them with.

The web addy for the company is: http://www.cathaybridal.com/
They also go by Cathay Collections and are run by Boris Yan. They do not tend to answer emails or their phone if you call or write with questions. My MIL has filed a complaint with the BBB about them.

So please be care full out there is Cyber Space when shopping for larger ticket items.

Challanges and Updates

I did not win the Etsy Beadweavers July Challange. Major bummer, but will be trying again for August. The theme for August is Art Deco. Keep checking back for updates on this.

Our Beadcircle Team has offically been added to the teams list at Etsy. We are working hard to get things going and offer up challanges and what not for all of you.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Etsy Beadweavers July Challange

It that time of the month again. I have a brand new entry. July was themed "A Midsummers Night Dream". Remember voting starts on July 9th. You can read all of the details here: http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com/

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Aussie Spiral Tutorial

THE Aussie Spiral tutorial by Marilyn Peters is available for free on my web site at: http://www.wickedoakdesigns.com/freepatterns.htm
It is a great tutorial, well written and easy to follow pictures.
Example by Marilyn Peters.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Dragon Eye Necklace

I just finished this necklace up yesterday and listed it on etsy today. You can read the full listing for it here, all of the details and who I purchased the great Dragon Eye Polymer Clay Focal from: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12666007

Thanks for looking all.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

30 Listings in 30 Days Update

So far this has been fun and I have almost met my 30 listings. I have sold one great piece so far, my Begining to End, a study in color necklace. It was my challange piece for the Etsy Beadweavers team June Challange.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

30 Listings in 30 Days Challange

Members of one of my groups came up with doing a 30 Listings in 30 Days Challange for our etsy stores. I have taken the challange along with 2 of my friends. you can find details about it on my Etsy Site: http://www.WickedOakDesigns.etsy.com

Etsy Beadweavers team Challange June Entry Finished

Ok, so I had till thursday to get it finished and posted and I finished up yesterday afternoon. It is called Begining to End- A Study In Color Necklace. I created 11 Triangles with Delica size 11 seedbeads, using Peyote stitch and joined them using RAW and 4mm Bicones.

This necklace was one that evolved as I was working on it and changed many times before I was done. I am very happy with it and hope I might just win my first, and only challange so far.

You can see my entry here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12298545

Enjoy all.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Doll Update

Do to Health and person issues, I have had to put away the doll for a bit. But I will be finishing it up and posting photos as I go. Sorry all. Keep checking back to see how it develops.

Friday, May 9, 2008

Doll Update

Here is todays picture. I worked on it a bit last night and today.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Latest Work in Progress

So I became a memeber of EBW Team just a bit too late to be part of the May Challange. So I have started working on my piece for the June Challange "Anything Goes". I have decided to do a Beaded Art Doll as my piece and so a sort of picture show as I go. I am very excited and hope that others find my piece inspiring.
Here is the start a 3 x 3 inch square shapped doll. the face is from www.graphixoutpost.etsy.com and I will be working in Blacks, whites and greys as best as I can.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Latest News--Etsy

I have reopened my Etsy store: www.WickedOakDesigns.etsy.com
I have also joined the Etsy BEadweavers Team.

Please check my store for great gift ideas and OOAK items.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

April Update

Sorry I have been gone. Things have been crazy with the kids lately. I have been working hard on many new pieces and have reopened my Etsy Store. Come check it out.

http://www.WickedOakDesigns.etsy.com

Tuesday, March 18, 2008


Well St. Patricks Day has come and gone. We had a great get together here. Lots of friends.


I managed to get some beading done finally this past weekend. The first since we moved into the new house. I am testing patterns for another designer Heather Traverse. I worked up 2 simple braclets that she designed.

Monday, March 3, 2008

I am MOVED!!!!!

We are in the new house. I am still unpacking and getting things sorted and settled. I wish I was playing with my beads and creating some new beauties, but alas the house must be unpacked first. I am also dealing with have reformated and updating the computer. Hugs all.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Move Date

Ok all, so my move date has been set. We are moving on the 23rd of February. So I will be around but only a bit until after the move. Hugs to all of you.

New Stuff I made for Mom


Ok here are the photos of the stuff I made for my Mom.





Wednesday, January 30, 2008

What's New this week?

Well, I finshed up a set for my Mom done in Amber colored bead. It was a Necklace Earrings and Bracelet. I also made her two new pins. I will try and get photos of them before she takes them this weekend and get them posted.

Other then that I have been brain storming ideas for future works and dealing with sick kids and adults in my house.

Check back soon for photos of my newest works.
Hugs all

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

What's New at Wicked Oak Designs

Great Giveaway Update -I have updated it completely by adding new prizes and more ways to win.

Mean while I am working on a line of Pins. I am hoping to start adding them to my site for sale over the weekend or early next week. So keep your eyes posted for them. They are really cute.

Other then that I am just working on trying to destress and think about my upcoming move.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Great Giveaway---Raffling Off Necklaces




As a thank you to all of you who have supported me over the years, I am offering a Great Chance to give you 1 of 2 Necklaces for free. Who doesn't like to be given a gift?
From January 21, 2008 to March 1, 2008 all orders completed through my site qualify you for a Raffle Ticket to win 1 of 2 Necklaces. That's right, for every order you place within the time frame you will receive a Raffle Ticket for the contest. Also anyone who has purchased an item through my website from January 2007 to March 1 2008 will be entered. It's that simple.
Why am I doing this you maybe asking? Well, I am going to be moving and I would rather sell it all then pack and move it. So, check out my wonderful items. Remember they make great Birthday gift, Mother's Day gifts, or just because gifts. Each item is OOAK and when it is gone, it is gone.
Check out the Necklaces here: http://www.wickedoakdesigns.com/greatgiveaway.htm

More New pieces





Here are pictures of two necklaces that were finished up today. The first one is Dalmation Jasper and the second one is Carnelion and Red Agate with MOP inlay. Hope you enjoy the eyecandy.

Latest Works


Here are a few of my latest pieces that I have finished up. These were created for a Purple Swap at one of my groups. I have since finished them off a bit and added necklaces to all of them.




Welcome All!!

This is my first post. I am hoping to try and update this once a week, time permitting, with details of what I am working on, sales I might be having and life in general.

I hope you all injoy my works. You can see more of them at: http://www.wickedoakdesigns.com and http://www.flickr.com/photos/wickedoakdesigns/

My patterns are available at: http://www.bead-patterns.com and http://www.readytobead.com just look up the Designer Wicked Oak Designs to find them.