Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Seiko Melodies in Motion Musical Wall Clocks

Allow me to introduce you to Seiko Melodies in Motion, a beautiful line of musical clocks. I recommend Seiko Melodies in Motion! If you are looking for that perfect Christmas present, think of a musical clock. Welcome to the showcase of musical clocks -- experience the actual clock before you purchase it!

Seiko Melodies in Motion
This is my very own musical clock! It is the Seiko Melodies in Motion QXM143BRH. It plays 6 popular songs along with 6 Christmas songs by the flip of a switch. We flip the switch to Christmas music on November 1st!  At the moment, my musical clock is not available. You might like the Seiko Melodies in Motion Musical Wall Clock with 12 Melodies until mine comes back in!

Music Music Music! We were well into the new year and were still listening to the cheer-full Merry Christmas music! We flipped the switch back to the inspirational music around tax time! Ah ... our Seiko Melodies in Motion musical clock surely brings me joy each day and throughout each day. Listening to the music makes me smile.

Photo Credit: That's my Seiko Melodies in Motion Musical Wall Clock.

The Seiko Melodies in Motion Poll
Please answer our musical question : Are you a fan of Seiko Melodies in Motion Musical Clocks?
  1. Indeed I am and I own one!
  2. I am a fan but don't yet own one.
  3. I am just finding out about this brand.
  4. Not into musical clocks.

Seiko Melodies in Motion #QXM143BRH

Plays 6 Christmas Songs and 6 Popular Songs - beautiful Melodies in Motion plays 12 different songs. Select the option on the control panel to play the six Christmas melodies.

Top Of The World
Missing You
La La La Love Song
Bridge Over Troubled Water
My Favorite Things
Close To You
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
I'll Be Home For Christmas
The Little Drummer Boy
The Christmas Song
White Christmas

Everyone Loves My Clock
Everyone who visits my home says they LOVE my Seiko's Melodies in Motion Clock. It is hanging in my kitchen and can be heard throughout the house when it plays one of the songs at the top of the hour. I don't have it set very loud, but the songs resonate throughout my home.

Check out the Seiko Melodies in Motion Clocks available on Amazon.
Amazon had sold out of my clock -- I sure am glad I bought it when I did. From time to time, you can find that clock on eBay.

Are you a fan of the Seiko Melodies in Motion musical clocks? Do you actually have one? Personally, we love our musical wall clock and have gotten many compliments from our guests.

History: Seiko Melodies in Motion : Musical Wall Clocks was originally created on Squidoo by JaguarJulie on November 10, 2009. Highest lensrank ever achieved: #4,915 overall. Lens #550 in the quest for Giant Squid 600 Club.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Felt Beads - Felt Beaded Jewelry

It's eco-friendly, colorful, and rather warm and fuzzy beaded jewelry! Say hello to felt beads! I am feeling a warm and fuzzy, eco-friendly style, for Felt Beads : Felt Beaded Jewelry! How about you?

Haparanda felt bead ring by Madame Bijoux
I am truly amazed at all the fantastic felt beaded jewelry that I've seen on the internet!

Who would think you could make such beautiful jewelry from wool felt? You know, that felt beads could be jewelry?

Allow me to introduce you to some beautiful felt beaded jewelry and the talented indie designers who have worked their knuckles to the bone creating these felt beads.

It's eco-friendly, colorful, and rather fuzzy beaded jewelry! Say hello to felt beads!

Photo Credit: The Haparanda felt bead ring by Madame Bijoux.

Do you love this type of jewelry; i.e. felt beads?
  1. Yep ... I really dig it
  2. Just learning about it
  3. Hmmm, not really

Felt Bead Ring -- Haparanda by Madame Bijoux

Felt Bead Ring Haparanda by Madame Bijoux

A beautiful example of felt beads in jewelry! Pictured here is one of my favorites! It's the Haparanda from Madame Bijoux, an Australian indie designer. This super unique & stunning ring is created from pure wool and pearl seed beads. When the wool is wet it is shaped into a durable & washable design. The ring is hand crafted & hand sewn for superb details. Madame Bijoux also had a store on Etsy.

Felt Beaded Ring -- Brown with Blue Beads

Felt Beaded Ring from Madame Bijoux

This was my favorite Felt Beaded Ring from Madame Bijoux, but it sold out in December 2006! Darn, I hope she decides to make more of these.

This handcrafted ring has a wet felted brown ball mounted on an adjustable sterling silver ring. Pretty seed beads has been added for drama! Wool ball approximately 2 cm diameter. This was spotted at Etsy.

Felt Bead Ring -- White Cotton 

Felt Bead Ring White Cotton by Madame Bijoux

This is Cotton from Madame Bijoux! Hand felted smooth ball in white is firmly attached to a silver plated ring. On top sits an opalite faceted rondelle. Size is adjustable to most sizes. Also spotted at Etsy.

Felt Bead Ring -- Blue

Felt Bead Ring Glades by Madame Bijoux

This is Glades from Madame Bijoux. Hand felted smooth ball in blue is firmly attached to a silver plated ring. On top sits an Amazonite and crystal faceted rondelle. Size is adjustable to most sizes.

Felt Bead Ring -- Lavender

felt bead ring mollie by madame bijoux

This is Mollie from Madame Bijoux. Hand felted smooth ball in lavender is firmly attached to a silver plated ring. On top sits an opalite and Amethyst rondelle. Size is adjustable to most sizes.

Felt Beaded Rings -- Sculptural and Fabulous 

felt bead rings by Chris Rom and Geoff Buddie

Wow! These are so cool. They're from Chris Rom and Geoff Buddie, a husband and wife team. Their work has been exhibited at Velvet da Vinci Art Gallery in San Francisco!

From the idea stages through the actual creation and execution of the work we draw on each other's strengths for technical and aesthetic excellence. Hand felted wool and hand sculpted stoneware are the main elements we have chosen to express in our vision. The transformation that occurs in the construction of the felt is magical. Boiling water and soap are added to loose wool fibers encouraging little barbs on the fibers to relax and open. Agitating the wool causes the fibers to bind to one another. As a result the fabric shrinks and becomes dense and thick. Later the fabric is put into an acid bath on the stovetop and dyed to the desired color.

Felt Bead Earrings -- Delightfully Dangly 


This pair of felt beaded earrings with chain are from Megu Design. They are approx. 7cm including silver plated earring hook and chain with metallic finished glass seed beads. Shown in vivid green with metallic fibre. They're available in a variety of colors.

Felt Bead Bracelet -- Colorful 

Felt Bead Bracelet by thefunkyfelter

Etsy is the greatest online site for finding beautiful and creative handcrafted items such as this one!

This fun bubble bracelet was handmade with 100% wool beads. A combination of feltmaking techniques was used to create the multi-colored beads. Colors include orange, blue, blue-green, purple, and hot pink.

Unlike other wool bead bracelets, this bracelet is made from half beads that are dome shaped. This allows the bracelet to sit comfortably flush with your wrist. Each bead is approximately 0.75 inch (2 cm) in diameter and sits 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) high. The bracelet base is a quality silver plated metal with a snap lock closure. It is approximately 8 inches (20 cm) in length. The bracelet was assembled using the industrial strength craft glue E6000 for durability and wear.

This is from thefunkyfelter and sold for $22.00.

Felt Bead Bracelet -- Definitely Green

Felt Bead Bracelet Rochelle Spring by Audra Juraviciene

OMG, I simply adore this! The green is such a beautiful color. This is called Rochelle Spring by Audra Juraviciene.

Soft lime green, this unique bracelet from the artist's rochelle collection is as fresh as spring. Hand-made felt. 100% wool. One size. I spotted this at Ona selling for $34.50.

Felt Bead Pendant -- 3 Blue Beads

felt bead pendant by megu design

The felt beaded pendant is handcrafted by Megu Design. It is on approx. 40cm silver plated snake chain & 7cm 3 felt balls pendant with metallic finished glass seads beads. Shown in blue with metallic fibre. It's available in a number of different colors.

Felt Beaded Cluster Necklace -- Feeling a Little BLUE 

felt bead cluster necklace by megu design

I really love cluster pendant necklaces! This is a felt beaded cluster pendant necklace from Megu Design.
It is approx. 40cm silver plated snake chain & 12cm several felt ball pendant with metallic finished glass beads. Shown in mixed indigo blue. Pick a clour from: mixed indigo blue, mixed purple, cranberry and ruby.

Felt Bead Necklace -- Colorful and Delectable

Watermelons and Cherries Felt Necklace from vaivanat

This is a very long Watermelons and Cherries Felt Necklace from vaivanat at Etsy.

Size: about 140 centimeters (16.5 inches) long, bigger beads about 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in diameter. It is designed to be wrapped for ideal length and fit. Materials: 100% merino wool. This was selling for $44.00.

Felt Bead Necklace -- Lavender and Green Oh My!

Short Eclectic Lavender Felt Necklace handcrafted by vaivanat

I simply adore this! The mix of purples and greens and various shapes makes this a work of art!
It's the Short Eclectic Lavender Felt Necklace handcrafted by vaivanat and sells for $33.00.

Colours: purples, greens, a little bit of pink. Size: about 42 centimeters (16.5 inches) long, bigger beads about 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) in diameter. Materials: 100% merino wool, pearl beads. Techniques: Felt is handmade. Wet felting. Needle Felting ... Item unique, numbered.

Felt Bead Necklace -- Liv Collection

felt bead necklace Liv 4 by Auste White Moths

This is Liv 4 by Auste [White Moths].

These unique beads from the artist's liv collection are funk with substance. Hand-made felt. 100% wool. 49 cm [19.3"]. This beauty was spotted at Ona selling for $95.00.

Felt Bead Necklace -- Rebecca Dallas

felt beaded necklace by Rebecca Dallas

This is an extra long felt beaded necklace by Rebecca Dallas.

Using a traditional hand rolling technique and hand dyed merino wool Rebecca produces an exciting range of contemporary seamless felt clothing and accessories. Her hand crafted felt and silver pins give the flexibility for the garments to be worn in a number of different ways.

The garments are accessorised by a range of scarves, bags and innovative felt jewellery inspired by a lifelong love of beachcombing and pebble collecting. The combination of hard and soft materials and innovative fastenings make them eye catching, adaptable and fun to wear.

Felt Bead Necklace -- Liz Clay Bubble

Felt Bead Necklace Bubble by Liz Clay

When it comes to marvelous felt beaded necklace, IMHO, I've saved the best for last!

The Bubble Neckpiece by Liz Clay is a work of art! Individually made handfelted beads. Hand stitched onto felt collar. Commissions only.

Link up with some talented felt designers
  • Liz Clay
    Exquisite couture in handmade felt by this British designer.
  • Madame Bijoux on Etsy
    You must visit Madame Bijoux's Etsy store!
  • Madame Bijoux website
    I adore Madame Bijoux's cool selection of jewelry, from felt beaded to nature-inspired!
  • Megu Design
    Some great handcrafted felt beaded jewelry and other felt jewelry from this British designer.
  • Ona
    Ona has a variety of handcrafted felt beaded jewelry.
  • Rebecca Dallas
    Rebecca Dallas handcrafts beautiful felt jewelry, clothing, and accessories.
  • The Funky Felter on Etsy
    The funky felter's Etsy shop has a nice selection of hand-felted jewelry and accessories.
  • Vaivanat on Etsy
    Vaivanat has many cool felt items to see!
  • Velvet da Vinci
    Check out the cool work of Chris Rom and Geoff Buddie!

Felt Jewelry: 25 Pieces to Make Using a Variety of Simple Felting Techniques is a book to help you get started with your felt-making projects! Teresa takes you step-by-step through the projects showcasing a variety of felt-making processes including rolled felt, 3-D felt, and felt made in your own washing machine. In addition she includes ideas for using commercially-made felt that can be found in any craft store.

Perfect for anyone who enjoys the versatility of felt and is interested in making fabulous one-of-a-kind jewelry. These twenty-five jewelry items will easily fit your personal style.

Adorned with stitching, beading, and dyeing any crafter can create fabulous pieces to complement their favorite outfits.

Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry: 20 Beautiful Projects to Bead, Stitch, Knot, and Braid is another great felt-making project book!

Each chapter of Felt, Fabric, and Fiber Jewelry spotlights a different technique: embroidery, felting, crochet, tatting, braiding, and macramé.

Then there are stunning necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and rings to make, all in a fresh, appealing style.

Twenty projects mean great looks and great gifts for any occasion. I think I'd want to start with the felt jewelry necklace on the cover -- how about you?


Check out the amazing Felt Wool Beads at Amazon!


Footnote: Be Original; Be YOU!
Please do not steal other people's work! My content from this page on Felt Beads : Felt Beaded Jewelry, along with content from my other page, Felt Jewelry : A Warm and Fuzzy, had been lifted without my permission! I tried several attempts to contact the parties involved, but they just ignored me. My content was at: www.gemztone.com/forum/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1068 showing the webmaster as a Bella. I filed more than one DMCA complaint through GoDaddy, Amazon AWS and other hosting services as this webmaster kept moving their hosting services! On May 3, 2012, Amazon Web Services took down the customer's EC2 site.

Thanks for visiting!
Have you enjoyed my article on felt beaded jewelry and the various felt beaded jewelry selections I have shared? Do you love this type of jewelry? I spent hours and hours of research to present these fine felt jewelry selections. It was a labor of love -- until I found others copying my researched work! So, what do you personally think about it all? Felt beaded jewelry that is!!

History: Felt Beads : Felt Beaded Jewelry was originally created on Squidoo by JaguarJulie on August 19, 2007. Highest lensrank ever achieved: #398 overall. Lens #72 in the quest for Giant Squid 100 Club Charter Member 2007.