Scaredy Cat and Betty Boop Bracelets, Magician Bear, Automaton Magician Bear

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to view my beaded miniature bears and other animals.
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See my miniature beaded magician bear automaton in action at
http://www.youtube.com/user/beadeddesigns

I have created two more theme bracelets: Scaredy Cat and Betty Boop a Doop. I have also returned to making new designs of my miniature beaded bears.

I enjoy doing bead embroidery. It is fun to collect the objects for the bracelets and use them to create a one of a kind piece. The bracelets are worked on Ultra Suede. The beads are mostly size 11/0 with some larger 8/0 accent beads.


My magician bear is from a drawing I did about five years ago. I wanted to create movement in my beadwork by making an automaton bear that would actually have the magician pulling a rabbit out of his hat. My goal was to combine my love of automatons with my beadwork. The bear is one and a half inches high. He is worked in Peyote stitch with size 15/0 seed beads. You can see my bear doing his act at
http://www.youtube.com/user/beadeddesigns

Koi Fish, Bumblebee Beaded Bead, Suitcase, Vanity Case, Treasure Box, Book Box, Pincushion

Visit my web site at http://mysite.verizon.net/designsbyidele
to view my beaded miniature bears and other animals.
Visit my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadeddesignsbyidele

I have been working on the instructions for some of my bead designs. I am now making them available as pdf files for sale on my website. The patterns represent a variety of beading stitches, including right angle weave, double sided right angle weave, three dimensional Peyote stitch, and square stitch. The patterns include color charts and diagrams.

Koi Fish
The three dimensional Peyote Koi fish is 2 inches long including the tail. It has an open mouth and a patterned underside. It is made out of size 11/0 Delica beads. Idele’s Koi fish have been shown in Jane Davis’ bead books.


Bumble Bee Beaded Bead
The beaded bumblebee is hollow. It is 1 ¼ inches long. It is worked in square stitch and Peyote stitch using size 15/0 Japanese seed beads.

The Suitcase
The suitcase is a double layered right-angle weave project. Finished size is approximately 2 ½ x 2 inches using size 11/0 Japanese seed beads. Included are instructions for making a miniature Peyote beaded bra and panties. Beaded hanger instructions are also included.

The Vanity Case
The vanity case is a double layered right angle weave project. The finished size is approximately 1 ½ x 1 ¼ inches using size 11/0 Japanese seed beads. Included are instructions for making a miniature Peyote beaded mirror, a miniature bead and Ultra Suede cosmetic case and a miniature beaded key.


Treasure Box
The treasure box is a double layered right angle weave project. Finished size is approximately 1 ¼ x 1 x 1 inches using size Japanese 11/0 seed beads.

Book Box
The book box is worked in double layered right angle weave. It measures 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches. It is made with Japanese 11/0 seed beads. The box opens. Inside there is a beaded envelope. The envelope opens. The envelope is worked in square stitch. Instructions are included for the beaded envelope.


Harlequin Pincushion
The pincushion is a right angle weave project worked from a color chart. Each side of the pincushion has a different pattern. Instructions include a matching scissors fob and bead decorated pins. The finished size of pincushion is approximately 3 x 3 inches using size Japanese 11/0 seed beads.

Aquarium, Garden Bracelet, English Cottage Needle Case, and Embroidered Parakeet

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to view my beaded miniature bears and other animals.
Visit my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadeddesignsbyidele

The "Aquarium" is worked in double-sided right-angle weave. It measures 2" wide x 1 1/2" high x 1 1/4" deep. It is made with size 15/0 seed beads. The inspiration for this piece was from my childhood. My parents took me to a Home Show where they sell items for home repair. One of the booths was selling miniature fish tanks with real living miniature fish in them. My parents wouldn't buy one for me. So now, I finally have my own miniature fish tank, and I don't have to feed the fish.
A three dimensional beaded fish sits on the top of the tank. It is worked in Peyote stitch. The fish is trying to jump out of the tank, because as the lid is opened, the first beaded panel that spills out, is a black cat. There are seven double-sided right-angle weave panels including the black cat reaching into the tank, whale, fish, sunken ship, treasure chest, mermaid and shark.

My Garden bracelet is worked in bead embroidery in shades of green and pink. It is backed with beige Ultra Suede. It has a ceramic bunny button as the closure. It is 2" wide.


The English Cottage Needlecase is worked in size 11/0 seed beads and small glass flowers. It is backed with brown Ultra Suede. The case has a scissors holder, and a wool fabric insert for needles. There are colored pearl headed pins along the edge. It measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".


My embroidered parakeet measures 4 1/2" wide by 5 1/2" high. It is worked in long and short stitch with embroidery floss on cotton fabric. I started stitching this piece quite a few years ago, but had not finished it. I drew this portrait of my bird, Casey when he was young. I am happy to have finally finished it as a tribute to my favorite bird.