So what have I been up to lately? Handmade felted wool geode beads and more...

Although mainly I've been up to being pregnant and all that's involved with that, I've also found a little time to do some small feltmaking projects. Right now I have to stick to less physically active felting so I have been creating felted wool beads, balls, and cords, along with other little things. I can make these rather easily without overdoing it, and it helps me to continue to express my creative side which I feel the need to do every day. It also keeps me busy and my mind off of constantly wondering if today is the day when my little one will decide to arrive into the world.

As you can see in the photos, I just finished a batch of felted wool geode style beads. They are in all colors and sizes. These are so much fun to make because I always forget what colors are inside until I cut them open at the end of the felting process - it is like a little surprise present with each one! I don't know exactly what I will do with them yet. I may sell some as supplies in my Etsy shop, make some into pincushions, use some in jewelry and hair accessories, or a little bit of everything.

So that's what I've been up to as far as felting is concerned. As far as the pregnancy goes, all is well which I'm very thankful for. I have my 39 week checkup on Monday so it is not much longer!

Wool Geode Beads! My latest creation of handmade wool beads

These are the newest batch of unusual wool beads that I've made. They are called Geode Beads because they are like geodes - the treasure is inside. Each is really a regularly felted wool ball that has two layers of color. Once they're finished felting, you simply cut the balls in half to make dome shaped geode style beads. You can layer as many colors as you'd like on the inside to have different effects. I highly recommend that you felt these very well if you plan to try them yourself since they are to be cut in half. Make sure that they are felted tightly so that they don't fall apart or fray when cut.

These felted wool geodes are destined to become hair clips, rings, and maybe even some earrings and pendants. For now, I have a wide selection of regular wool bead hair clips and rings in the bubble section of my Etsy shop. And, all my bubble items are on sale right now at 25% off as a "Happy New Year Special" so go check them out as you patiently await the arrival of my geode jewelry.