Wicked Oak Designs

Slacker No More

2009-09-04T13:29:00.003-07:00

Here is a slide show of the stuff I have done in the past few months. Enjoy the Goodies.

Fish Bookmark, Summer Creamcicle Bookmark, and Scarab Bracelets were created from Patterns designed by SuJen Jewelry Designs.

Slacker

2009-08-06T14:16:00.002-07:00

Sorry all I have been a major slacker. It has been hard to keep up on much of anything with the kids home for the summer. With the kids going back to school next week, I will be able to keep up better and post new stuff more ofter.

So for the new stuff, I have decided to close my Artfire store. After many many months of no sales (none since I opened it)I have decided that It is better for me to focus just on one online venue for now. I will be moving all of my items to Etsy as soon as possible.

Thanks all.
Hugs.

Newest Works

2009-06-02T07:08:00.002-07:00

Wonderland Challange

2009-05-06T11:39:00.004-07:00

Ok. Mixed Media Mischief Makers Group on Yahoo just finished a Wonderland Themed Challenge. Here are the results. Enjoy all.

Wow, An Award!!!!!

2009-05-04T12:11:00.002-07:00

With challenge finished I had time to check out updates on the blogs I follow. Boy did I get surprised. I received a Kreative Bloggers award from Carrie of Possum Alley Purdees. How wonderful of her. I read her post there and I have to post 7 of my favorite things and then give the award to 7 other blogs.

So let's begin
Favorite things
1. Beads
2. Beading of just about any kind
3. Dragons
4. Fairy’s
5. The Members of my Mixed Media Group...Carrie, Barb, Heather, Shanna, Di, Melissa, Tracey, Kwit, Terri, the other Heather, and Valarie
6. My 3 rugrats and hubby
7. Fantasy

Now the people to nominate
1. http://njemacreative.blogspot.com/
2. http://sandfibers.blogspot.com/
3. http://beadweaver.blogspot.com/
4. http://lajewelrydesign.blogspot.com/
5. http://chefann.blogspot.com/
6. http://cyncontemporary.blogspot.com/
7. http://www.blisstree.com/jewelryandbeading/

Thanks again Carrie!!!!!!!
Tons of Hugs to all of you!!!!!!

Up Coming Blog Party!!!!

2009-04-24T09:30:00.006-07:00

We're having an open house blog party! :D

If you've always been curious about our group; or you'd like to meet our members, view their Wonderland-inspired artwork, browse their shops or join our group, please join us for this event (see details below).

You could win a prize! :D Our very own Dormouse will be giving out dor prizes. Just drop by this blog on May 5th, 2009 (Tuesday) to leave a comment for a chance to win.

All winners will be announced on May 7th, 2009 (Thursday), so don't forget to check back to see if you've won and claim your prize. (You'll need to provide us with your mailing address via email to claim your prize)

Bring a friend, some tea, a tarty tart and your curiosity.
"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." ~Ellen Parr

Don't be late! ;D

http://mixedmediamischiefmakers.blogspot.com/

Mischievously yours,

Alice, Mad Hatter, Dormouse and the White Rabbit

April Artfire Listings

2009-04-16T08:06:00.001-07:00

Here are my latest listings for my Artfire store. Enjoy all!!!
http://www.WickedOakDesigns.artfire.com

April Etsy Listings

2009-04-16T07:44:00.006-07:00

Here are some of my latest Listings on Etsy for the April Challenge. Enjoy all!!
http://www.WickedOakDesigns.etsy.com

Artfire Beadweavers Guild

2009-04-06T11:11:00.004-07:00

I am now a proud member of the Artfire beadweavers Guild.

Also I am working on listing tons of new stuff (at least 30) at my artfire store this month. Today is the 6th of April and I have 6 new pieces listed for you to look at.
Enjoy all

http://www.WickedOakDesigns.artfire.com

Challenge Month

2009-04-01T07:15:00.007-07:00

My Etsy Beadcircle Team does a Challenge every month that there are 30 days: 30 Listings in 30 Days. So I have added my first piece for April you can see it here:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23088845
Keep checking back all month to see what great goodies I add. Enjoy all.

Update: I have decided to double challenge myself and update both my Etsy, http://www.WickedoakDesigns.etsy.com , and my Artfire Store,http://www.WickedOakDesigns.artfire.com , for the month of April. This means each store will get 30 new listing for the month of April. Sometimes it will be one a day, other times it will be several in al day. Please check back at both often this month for great new products. Enjoy all.

Triangles!!!!!!!

2009-03-17T07:06:00.000-07:00

Here are some triangles I have worked up. Enjoy.

Art Fire Store now open

2009-03-09T10:51:00.001-07:00

OK, I have opened an Artfire Store. I only have a few pieces up so far, but will be adding more as I can.

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=23872

February Works

2009-03-02T10:26:00.003-07:00

My works done in the month of February. Enjoy!

ISGB/B&B Convergence Update

2009-02-24T07:05:00.003-07:00

Well, they sent me an email yesterday. We didn't make the cut. The whole we had 140 entries and could only take 48. It was a major bummer for me. I think that I am just not thinking and working big enough when I create my pieces. Sigh, someday i will make the cut. Heehee. Thanks all for your support. Hugs all.

New doll Finished

2009-02-10T08:54:00.002-07:00

It Was A Dark and Stormy...Doll
I sat down last night and decided that I needed to work this doll up. I started by glueing on a small clay face cab and 3 matching buttons with the shankes removed. I beaded it up using Size 8 Hemitite colored seed beads, size 6 Black Seed beads and 3 mm Cube beads in Black. I accented it with a silver face bead and 2 silver beads on the bottom. She measures approx. 6.5 inches total length. It was a great feeling to get a doll worked up after such a long brake from them.

New pieces added

2009-02-04T06:38:00.002-07:00

I have been working hard on some beaded goodies when I can. I have also been able to add a few new pieces to my Etsy store. Come check it out: www.WickedOakDesigns.etsy.com

Busy, Busy, Busy...

2009-01-29T12:36:00.002-07:00

...just wish it was with beading. Work seems to be taking up all of my time. I have however managed to get my piece for the ISGB and Bead and Button Convergence Challange that I signed up for. I will be sending in my photos this week and hoping I am going to make the cut. I was paired with a wonderful Lampwork Artist: Lara Lutrick, aka Beads By Lara. Here work is wonderful you can see it here: http://www.laralutrick.com/

Great classes being offered online!!

2009-01-21T14:44:00.004-07:00

Looking for something new to learn? Want to create great one of a kind Spirit Bottle? Then check out: http://www.classheaven.com/carries_page.htm

It begins February 3
It is for a simple bottle spirit
Any skill level

More classes will be offered later including an advanced class for bottle spirits, an altered bottle class, a wrap doll class, and the possibility of a fairy house class and beading classes in the future.

Great Jewelry Giveaway

2009-01-11T14:43:00.001-07:00

Looking for a great piece? Like Free stuff? Check out this Blog for more details and some great pieces: http://bellamiabeads-giveaway.blogspot.com/2009/01/january-jewelry-giveaway.html

Sorry I haven't posted...

2008-12-29T07:48:00.000-07:00

...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.

30 Listing in 30 Days....

2008-11-25T06:21:00.002-07:00

... 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.

New Patterns for Sale

2008-11-04T13:17:00.001-07:00

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.

Beading For A Cure

2008-10-29T15:08:00.002-07:00

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.

What's new

2008-10-24T09:07:00.005-07:00

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.

Wedding Jewelry

2008-10-10T10:20:00.004-07:00

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

2008-10-10T10:17:00.005-07:00

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.

Latest work

2008-10-04T14:54:00.002-07:00

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

October is Arriving

2008-09-28T11:42:00.002-07:00

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

2009 Beading Calendar

2008-09-20T17:51:00.002-07:00

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

New Stuff

2008-09-17T15:49:00.004-07:00

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.

Closeups of Cabs for Steer Skull

2008-08-28T06:31:00.002-07:00

Beaded Steer Skull

2008-08-28T06:28:00.002-07:00

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.

Etsy Beadweavers August Challange

2008-08-01T08:35:00.004-07:00

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/

Etsy Beadweavers Midsummer Madness Sale

2008-07-22T13:27:00.000-07:00

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...

2008-07-22T08:16:00.003-07:00

...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

2008-07-22T08:12:00.002-07:00

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.

Etsy Beadweavers July Challange

2008-07-04T06:47:00.003-07:00

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/

Aussie Spiral Tutorial

2008-06-19T12:20:00.003-07:00

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.

Dragon Eye Necklace

2008-06-18T12:09:00.002-07:00

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.

30 Listings in 30 Days Update

2008-06-14T06:38:00.002-07:00

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.

30 Listings in 30 Days Challange

2008-06-04T09:14:00.002-07:00

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

2008-06-04T06:07:00.003-07:00

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.

Doll Update

2008-06-01T06:45:00.001-07:00

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.

Doll Update

2008-05-09T13:32:00.001-07:00

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

Latest Work in Progress

2008-05-08T12:14:00.002-07:00

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.

Latest News--Etsy

2008-05-06T09:25:00.001-07:00

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.

April Update

2008-04-19T07:58:00.003-07:00

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

2008-03-18T09:12:00.002-07:00

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.

I am MOVED!!!!!

2008-03-03T11:08:00.002-07:00

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.

Move Date

2008-02-10T07:13:00.001-07:00

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

2008-02-10T07:02:00.000-07:00

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

What's New this week?

2008-01-30T08:59:00.000-07:00

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

What's New at Wicked Oak Designs

2008-01-16T09:06:00.000-07:00

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.

Great Giveaway---Raffling Off Necklaces

2008-01-15T11:48:00.001-07:00

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

2008-01-15T10:37:00.001-07:00

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

2008-01-15T08:24:00.000-07:00

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!!

2008-01-15T08:19:00.000-07:00

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.