Friday couldn’t have come sooner for me this week. I’ve been down and out by a tooth extraction I had done on Monday. On Monday! So I haven’t been able to concentrate on much, but there’s a new project that’s been perfect for my brainless days.
freeform bracelet
My friend, Blogless Elaine, taught me how to make these bracelets last weekend. I haven’t been able to stop making them since.
ice queen
copper 1
copper 2
These bracelets are a great way to use up leftover beads that I have an abundance of. I’m still tweaking the general shape, but I have a feeling each bracelet will be unique.
Despite my growing collection of bracelets, I’m not prepared to try this bracelet out with my sterling silver wire. I imagine I’ll have to make a slew of copper bracelets before I gain enough confidence for that!
And can you believe Christmas is next week? Next week! I have a small gift card set aside for my mother. (She doesn’t read my blog, so she won’t find out.) Aside from that? I have no presents ready as I was going to make all my presents this past week. Hopefully I have forgiving friends.
None of the presents will be bloggable until the recipients have received them and my main knitting project is a stealth project. So I’ll be out of blog fodder for a bit. Posting may become even more erratic. I wonder if that’s even possible. O.o
Although I am looking forward to a possible visit with Kris of Bockstark Knits and KnottyNaomi. We’re hoping to have a mini spin in. Of course this means I need to clean my tiny living room up. Or I can just leave it the way it is and claim artistic license for clutter. :P
Finally, here’s a shot of my tiny, artificial tree and perpetual motion Sammy. I love the little battery powered lights!
teeny tiny tree!
Happy Aloha Friday everyone! Have a great weekend!
December 19th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
These bracelets are gorgeous!
I know!! I had the same realization yesterday re: Christmas! Already? I don’t feel ready yet, but probably will after the weekend (I hope…).
Cute tree. : )
December 19th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Lovely, Opal! Hope your mouth is recovering!
December 19th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Merry Christmas. Love the teeny tiny tree.
December 19th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Lovely bracelets.
Are you doing okay? Hanging in there? Or do I not want to know?
Cute tree and that Sammy is adorable.
xo
December 19th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Love the bracelets! Cute little tree, too.
I’m glad your mouth is feeling better. I know those tooth extractions can be rough. I had two at once pulled last year. I wouldn’t have believed that it could make me as ill as it did. I didn’t get out of bed for two days.
Ready for the last Texas Stadium game tomorrow? I won’t get to watch it–no NFL network–but they are streaming the closing ceremony on dallascowboys.com. I’ll be watching that. I’m sure I’ll cry.
December 19th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Love the little tree. I really like the copper bracelets, too. Of course, the Sammy is mucho cute-o. :D
December 19th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Sorry to hear about your sore mouth. Tooth extractions are no fun! Hope you feel better soon. Your little bracelets are really cute. I can see why you can’t stop making them. Nice tree and a very cute Sammy!
December 19th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Boo, Dental Issues! Yippee, Pretty Bracelets! Yay, Artistic License! Take care of yourself!
December 19th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
thanks for reminding me i need to put up my tree — sammy looks so contented….i love the color scheme of copper 1 – looks like you’re feeling better with all this creating your doing! have a nice weekend before christmas!
December 19th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Wow, at first I read “battery powered Sammy!” My eyes are playing tricks but not when it comes to your jewelry. The four items received from you so far are just perfect!
Mahalo, Opal.
December 19th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Your tree is cute!
December 19th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
I think tooth extractions are extra weird – I’ve had 4 wisdom teeth removed and each time I couldn’t get over the idea that something had been removed from my head. TAKEN OUT OF MY SKULL.
Bizarre.
Hope recovery continues to go well!
December 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Those really are beautiful!! I hope your mouth is feeling better.
December 20th, 2008 at 3:53 am
Feel better soon, Opal!
The bracelets are beautiful!
December 20th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Those bracelets are beautiful!
I can sympathize about the tooth extraction!
December 20th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Those are gorgeous! I love the second one. :)
December 20th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Perfect size for a tree.
Those bracelets are really cute!
I hope you’re feeling better. Dental work. Yikes.
December 20th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
mini spin in mini spin in! can’t wait!! and yeah, no need to clean, i completely understand!
December 21st, 2008 at 3:51 am
I love your little, tiny tree. A regular Christmas tree is more than I can manage these days, but I could deal with one of those :) I’m going to have to look around!
Your bracelets are lovely little items that look as though they came right out of a fairy-tale. I wonder though, does the copper make green marks on your skin if you wear it too long?
I hope your poormouith is feeling better. Having dealt with tooth extractions myself, I know how you must have felt last week. I hope you spoiled yourself with something soft and yummy, like ice cream :)
December 21st, 2008 at 8:38 am
Opal, I hope your poor mouth is better! I second what m.k. said above!
The bracelets, the little cute tree, and big cute Sammy are all wonderful.
Happy Holidays, Ms O!
Snowy greetings from New Mexico!
mer
December 21st, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Feel better! Those bracelets are beautiful – and Happy Holidays!!!
December 21st, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Love the bracelets! I hope you’re feeling better…extractions suck. :o(
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:17 am
The free-form bracelets are lovely – but I’m in love with your little tree…I’ve just decided it’s time to say NOT to the BIG tree!!
(Now if I can get the daughter to agree…ok not happening this year…)
I hope you’re feeling better by now, what a terrible thing to knock you down…I hate dental work of any kind!!
((((hugs))))
January 11th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
These are beautiful too!