Black Eye Susan Bracelet

I made another bracelet this week following the Black Eye Susan Bracelet tutorial by Potomac Beads.  I used the same colorway as the original design.  It's unique because the button clasp is incorporated into the bracelet focal.

It looks really cool on the wrist.  Unfortunately, my button doesn't lie entirely flat because I reinforced the thread several times and it's a bit stiff underneath.  Oops.  I still consider myself a beginner when it comes to beadweaving projects.  The tutorial was easy to follow though.  The bracelet has a nice drape except for the button area.

The bracelet is a bright pop of sunshine on a very dreary, rainy day here and now I can check one more jewelry project off my list!  I've had this one sitting around for a while.

Queen of Hearts Bracelet

I made the Queen of Hearts bracelet by Potomac Beads this week.  The video tutorial was easy to follow and the design was a quick make.  I bought the beads for this ages ago, so it was very satisfying to get this done.  Just in time for Valentine's Day!  I also created a matching pair of earrings using one of the motifs from the bracelet.  I love the subtle hearts formed by the DropDuo beads.

The bracelet has a simple clasp using a Czech tablecut button.  It's such a pretty one too!

Obviously, the original Queen of Hearts bracelet is in Valentine colors, but it would look lovely in other combinations as well.  I need to get more colors of the DropDuo and RounDuo beads for sure!