Flowers A'Plenty

Ruth is enjoying her bead woven flowers. The pearls add a nice touch of softness to the design.

Crystal Burst Necklace

Here is a great photo close up of Ruth's Crystal Burst Necklace. The pattern is by Laura McCabe. Beautiful colors.

Beaded Journal Project

Linda Kramer is participating in the 2010 Beaded Journal Project sponsored by Robin Atkins. Look at all the little people.

Pearle Jam Bracelet

Can't wear the Pearle Jam Necklace without a bracelet to match. Christine has been a busy beader! Note the triangular rivoli.

Pearle Jam

We're crazy for the Pearle Jam by Sherry Serafini. This is Christine's interpretation of the creation. Wowza!

Black and Silver Bracelet

Ruth made this black and silver strung bracelet. Simple yet elegant.

Black Crystal Lariat

Another creation by Ruth. This black crystal lariat is stylish no matter what. Don't you love the ending embellishment of dangling seed beads?

Payote Twist

Ruth made this peyote bangle with peyote strip embellished w/leaves and beads.

March Bead Star

This is Ruth Maze and she was chosen as the March Bead Star. Check out her Laura McCabe Crystal Burst necklace. More bling than you can shake a bead at! Here's the interview: How long have you been beading and what got you started? I have been beading for about 4 years but have been involved with different types of beading over the years. I couldn't find the right earrings for an outfit and the dye was cast. What inspires you in your bead designs? Big and sparkly is a good inspiration which I try to incorporate into a pattern. What do you do when you lose your creative juices? I clean the house and then feel guilty for leaving those beads just sitting there waiting for me. What beads do you love working with? Lately, I've grown close to the Delicas, incorporating the size 8 and 10 if possible along with the Swarovski crystals. If money was no issue, what beads would you work with? I would like to try Aikos.