Some More New Beadies

are for sale in my little bead shop. I am hoping that in the near future, my little bead shop will be my not so little bead shop.

Sparkling Faceted Black Melanite Garnet Rondelles


Berry Red Faceted Garnet Oval Beads

I would love some feedback from readers and jewelry makers about what kind of gemstone beads and supplies you would like to see in my shop that I don't currently have. While we're at it - are there items in my shop that you would like to see more of (or less of)?

I would love to know your opinions and ideas, because without you there wouldn't be a Bacchus Beads. I truly appreciate all of the support and repeat business I have received from my friends at Etsy. Thank you!!

It's Almost Fall, Can you Feel It?

I have some new fall inspired gemstone beads in my shop that I just recently listed for purchase. I actually have some more gemstones perfect for the changing season, but I am going to hold onto them for a bit. I plan on using some of them for my own jewelry designs and am not sure yet of how much I am going to part with for Bacchus Beads.

Hessonite Garnet, Faceted Oval Beads


Green Amethyst, Faceted Oval Beads


Hessonite Garnet, Onion Briolettes
Hessonite Garnet reminds me of leaves on a tree changing color, as they turn from yellow to orange, red and brown. These beads have a less gemmy quality and are much more organic in color and texture.

Green Amethyst, which is also called Prasiolite is perfect for fall jewelry pieces as well. It is a transparent gemstone that is a very unique shade of green, which I can best describe as a mint or moss green. It is one of my new very favorite gemstones, especially because it pairs so beautifully with Labradorite.

I am working on a new necklace that features both green amethyst and labradorite - so be sure to check back soon.

I'm feeling a pattern develop here

It's time for another addition of the Time Machine!

I just LOVE listing and re-listing jewelry pieces in my shop and finding them in the time machine. I am verging on being slightly obsessive with this particular Etsy feature.

I'm working on getting it out of my system, but I can't guarantee that it will be anytime soon.



If you like this necklace as much as I do, give it a visit before it's g-o-n-e.

Featured Artist

I plan to feature a new Etsy shop here on a regular basis. I really believe in supporting the community that I am a part of.

Today's feature is SaintKitten.





SaintKitten's photographs are created using a lomography camera called the Holga.

The Holga is a medium format camera that creates pictures that display blurs, light streaks and other distortions.

SaintKitten's shop is filled with dreamy eye candy ready for consumption!

More fun times with the Time Machine

I listed a new pair of earrings last night. I think they are quite fantastic and made a pair for myself in a different color scheme.

I love the hammered silver circle charms against the sparkle and shine of the Swarovski crystal.

I managed to get another screen shot of the listing in the Time Machine. I don't quite know how I keep randomly finding my listings in the sea of items for sale on Etsy, but I do.

I never cease to entertain myself...



If you fancy these cute pair of earrings, you can visit them here.

Treasury West for my CCCOE friends

I am a very proud member of the California Crafters Club of Etsy (CCCOE). In addition to all of the support from the community at Etsy, CCCOE has been extraordinarily supportive. I am meeting wonderful people who have helped to promote my shop, and in turn I want to help promote them as well.

So, with that said...

I snagged another Treasury West spot and have featured all CCCOE members and very specifically featured phydeaux. Her warm and fuzzy Hearts Afire Scarf was the inspiration for my collection.



Please visit my new Treasury West here.