>Return of the Divas

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Those who have been reading my blog for the past couple of years will remember my custom pet portrait called The Divas. It is a beaded portrait of 4 Old English Sheepdogs.

This piece was pretty popular in the blogosphere while I was working on it, and it ended up being published in the June 2007 issue of Bead & Button magazine. It was also published in a Russian magazine last year! Well, I decided to bring the Divas back, and create my favourite dogs as beaded pins or pendants!

Here is the first OES I created. Her name is Rachel. I used all size 15 seed beads, a button for her nose, and taxidermy eyes (although you probably can't see those)! She is made from 2 layers of beadwork. I worked on her for approx. 2 days, and she is still not finished. She needs a backing, but I have decided to list her in my Etsy shop anyways. Customers can pick whether they would like her finished as a pin, a pendant, or a sew-on applique for use in one of their own handmade projects! Personally, I think she would look cool as a pendant on a silk ribbon! She will definitely attract attention wherever she goes! Please click the pic to see more more photos:

2.5" x 1.25"w (6cm x 3cm)

Which Diva is your favourite, and which one do you think I'll make next?? :D

Also, if you have time, check out the new Easter Sale Section in my shop for unique beaded items available at 25-50% off! Thank you for your interest, and have a great day! :D