ARTFUL

I have already wrote about the works of this artist earlier this year. Her name is Kate, and back then she had one Etsy shop, OrganicOdysseys.etsy.com, in which she was (and still is) offering her beautiful polymer clay jewelry decorated with imprints of leaves and other plant parts.

Kate now has an additional shop, StudioARTBEAD.etsy.com. This one is dedicated to her amazing textured beads and buttons. Her denim buttons (below) are an absolute favorite of mine. I had a privilege of seeing in person a necklace made out of these buttons – casual, yet unforgettably elegant.

TEXTURED

Michele, the artist behind gabriel.etsy.com, makes her own stamps to texture her enchanting beads and ornaments. She has many original designs to choose from, and texture is what ties them all into one outstanding collection.

Find more works by this artist in her photo album, flickr.com/photos/michelegabrielstudios.

AMAZING

This Israeli artist has been working with polymer clay for a few months only. She must be a quick learner, as her canes and beads are simply amazing. The swirly ones are my favorite!

You can see more pictures of her work at Rolyzcreations.etsy.com and flickr.com/photos/rolyzcreations.

SUNNY

After five days of rain I am longing for some sun shine, and these beads by Ivy Koehn look to me just like sunny patches on some fantastic flower fields.

You can find these amazing focal beads as well as Ivy's intricate kaleidoscope canes in her shop, ikandiclay.etsy.com.

DAZZLING

These beautiful polymer clay beads are from Sherri Kelberg's shop, BeadazzleMe.etsy.com. This design is my favorite among all the other lovely beads at Sherri's shop.

There are more pictures of Sherri's work in her photo album.

SCHOOL-RELATED

Here are some school-themed polymer clay beads from CandylandBeads.Etsy.com to remind you that most schools begin their new year this week (my kids started today).

SWEET

These cute zoo is from MaggiesSweetNothings.etsy.com. Former professional figurine designer, Maggie now enjoys teaching at an elementary school and uses her polymer clay beads as a creative outlet.

DOTTED

I was about to show some nice shiny polymer clay cabochons by Sharon Solly that I found in her Etsy shop, but I forgot all about them when I looked through Sharon's photo album.

These amazing beads look so convincingly as lampwork, yet Sharon made them using Kato liquid clay!

HARMONIOUS

These hand-made polymer clay beads were created especially for cozy knitted or crocheted items. I found them in rensfibreart.etsy.com. These beads are made by Renate Kirkpatrick, an Aussie, who lives in the sub-tropics and whose inspirations come from the natural world around her.

RUSSIAN

This story is a bit complicated, so bear with me, OK?

These cute polymer clay beads with a native Russian doll motif are created by an American artist of a Canadian origin. Are you still following?

Now seriously – the beads are cute indeed, and you can find them in Spotted Frog Designs on Etsy along with many other delightful handcrafted beads, charms and jewelry creations.

Surprisingly, the love for Matrioshkas abroad way outgrew their popularity in Russia...

TRANSLUCENT

Jael of jaelsjewels.etsy.com is a master of translucent clay. I love how she uses it in her polymer clay bead designs.

Find out more about Jael and her beads by visiting her blog and her photo album.

SOOTHING

For me, there is something very soothing about the polymer clay beads that Kathryn Reid (pendulumstudios.etsy.com) makes. The well-balanced shapes and calm, earthy tones work great together.

You may find more pictures of her work in this photo album: flickr.com/photos/33713992@N08.

MUSICAL

Hande Burdg of aslancrafts.etsy.com specializes in making beautiful polymer clay beads in classical round shapes with flawlessly polished surfaces and harmony of colors.

Hande says: “...when I listen to a music piece I always dream of colors. I NEVER (really never) make beads without listening to music. Music helps me combine colors and patterns and everything else...”

You may read about her favorite music at www.theprogfiles.com and see more pictures of her work at flickr.com/photos/aslancrafts

ANCIENT

These incredible faux ivory pieces by Selena Anne Wells look like some ancient artifacts, even though the texture on them is created with modern gears.

Find these and many more amazing works by this polymer clay artist in her shop and photo album.

BREATHTAKING

I was very surprised when I realized this morning, that I have not written about the works of Cyndie Styles, although I admired her beautiful millefiori beads even since I saw them for the first time a few month ago. Find them in her Etsy shop, breathtakingbeadzz.etsy.com.

Syndie also has a web site and a blog; both are worth visiting.

COOL

A girl can never have enough shoes, right?!

I found these cute little polymer clay shoe beads in HighPie.etsy.com. Each shoe stands about 3/8 inch tall (10mm) and measures about an inch toe to heel (24mm).

Now, I would LOVE to see what people are making with them!

EXCELLENT

Bright colors, intricate details, and lovely shapes – this is how I would describe the new earrings in Elena Bucharska's shop, elenadesignbead.etsy.com. Elena offers these beautiful polymer clay flowers as beads, too.