Saturday, December 4, 2010

~Bead and Needle~

Once in a while I discover something really wonderful and want to tell everyone I know about it. That's how I feel about Tanya's unique and beautiful work at Bead and Needle. When I saw this beaded pendant necklace, made from an old tintype, my heart went pitter pat...and I just knew I had to have it. So I saved my pennies and hoped it would still be for sale when I had enough put aside. Lucky me...it was!

Just days after placing my order my necklace arrived in the mail. And I must add here, that pictures do not do it justice...it is even lovelier in person. Don't you LOVE when that happens? Add to that...Tanya included a matching pair of earrings to go with the pendant. I know...can it get any better? Well, yes it can. Not only is Tanya's work beautifully and meticulously executed...but she is just the dearest person to deal with too!

Here's a closer view of the necklace. I've already worn it a lot. The fun part is making up a different story about the identity of the pretty lady pictured, each time I get complimented.

Here are some other examples of Tanya's work...

Sparkles and Beads
Beaded Cameo


Beaded Porcelain

If you hurry, you just might be in time to call one of these beauties  your own...
Still for sale in her Etsy shop.
 Beaded Antique Tintype Necklace

 Glass Beaded Button Pendant Necklace

I'm sure there's someone on your Christmas list who'd love to find one of Tanya's pieces under the tree. Or maybe YOU'LL be adding to your own wish list. Either way...you're welcome. 
Until next time...

10 comments:

  1. Wow..these are all dazzling beauties ..she is super talented...thankyou for sharing this creative magic! And it is so lovely to meet you!Your work and creations are beautiful and wonderfully charming..gorgeous gorgeous!
    Have a sparkling wkd!
    Victoria~

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  2. Rhonda~
    What a gorgeous necklace!! My favorite one as well!! Thanks for sharing this amazing site and I will definitely be back to see what else she makes! Also, a BIG welcome to Simply Primitives!! I have so enjoyed being a part of this wonderful group and Sharon has been a dream to work with!! Wishing you joy and success!!
    Blessings and Hugs~
    Julie

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  3. So Beautiful!
    She does wonderful work!
    thanks for sharing the beauty!
    Teresa

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  4. Rhonda - you have gone above and beyond on this post, girl - can't thank you enough for the shout out! What I do is a labor of love, and I see that in everything on your blog and in your store, too...including that beautiful little Corgi on your sidebar (yes, I'm a dog person, too)! HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND - XO - Tanya

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  5. I can attest to her wonderful talent!!! And it is pure TALENT... I am the lucky owner of four of her pieces. Actually the blue one in the 'beaded porcelain' picture is mine, and the other hers, made from the same plate!!! Two of my other goodies I just posted on my blog. She is a super talented seamstress also, a girl of many talents!!! We can say.."We knew her when" once her work is being work by ROCK STARS!!! lol

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  6. Very creative and beautiful work....
    Blessings...

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  7. Oh my goodness! It's easy to see why you fell in love with this piece! Her other work is gorgeous too!
    Hugs, Diane

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  8. Tanya is so talented.
    I can't comprehend the patients it takes to make her beaded jewelry.
    She is very gifted.
    She's made some awesome quilted purses, and prim dolls too!
    Pat

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  9. ITS AMAZING THE TALENT OUT THERE AND SHE SURE IS ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED! BEAUTIFUL!

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  10. Oh dear....this is serious stuff.....you saved your pennies, but "she" may steal my piggy bank funds for "hers". Oh dear, oh my....do you think if I hid my piggy bank under the mattress "she" would notice?!?!

    Purrs!

    Romeo

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