The Queen of E & Under the Sea

The Queen of E, as in "the Queen of Everything," is my 8th of 12 Bead Journal Projects (BJP). As a faithful Behinder slowly catching up in this yearlong commitment that ended last month, I'm plugging away steadily ... just think ... I only have 4 more to go ...


I finished this piece faster than all the others that I've worked so far, and it has the most beads on it, too. How is that possible? Perhaps because I merely embellished someone else's artwork. Thank you, Mary Engelbreit! This BJP is made from my last piece of Mary Engelbreit "Queen" fabrics which I had been saving for eons. Such a perfect way to use it. Don't you agree that all Queenly adornments should be sparkly with jewels and beading?

I am also behind (hmm, a familiar tendency of mine) in an ongoing Arch Swap with my friends in Carol Taylor's Textile Challenges Yahoo group. This is "Lyn's Under the Sea" April arch -- soon on its way to a new home in Florida.

This arch has a lovely batik blue for the water; a corduroy/upholstery beach; silk and rayon fiber seaweeds and grasses; beaded fish, bubbles, shells; two brass charms; and my favorite: two odd looking sea creatures (squid? jelly fish?) made from a curious artificial flower petal. The sparkle is from the shimmery tulle overlaid on top to keep the sea grasses under control.


"Under the Sea" is my 9th Bead Journal Project, hurray! It is made of the same ingredients listed above in Lyn's arch and was quite fun to put together.

Now I have only 3 more BJPs to finish up for the 2007 BJP year! It looks as if I really might finish all my 2007 pieces before the 2008 BJP begins in September. Hosted by Robin Atkins, this will be another fun adventure with lots of new friends on the horizon just waiting to meet and share their stories! Click here for more information on how to register.