All Content and Designs © 2006 Amy Johnson Designs .
Web Site Designed by: Cathy Wolfe, Chris Stoutjesdyk, Robert Aguilar, Amy Johnson
Web Site Designed by: Cathy Wolfe, Chris Stoutjesdyk, Robert Aguilar, Amy Johnson
NEW WORK
'Navajo Bride'
Two piece collar of unique Jasper cabochons, Swarovski crystals, African turquoise, freshwater pearls, metal stampings, seed beads.
Two piece collar of unique Jasper cabochons, Swarovski crystals, African turquoise, freshwater pearls, metal stampings, seed beads.
'Rainforest'
Collaboration with glassmaker Rita Stucke.
Inspired by the rich beauty of the rainforest; exotic flowers nestled in branches, spiky leaves glistening with water droplets and cascading from the trees. Our collaboration began with a water theme and grew into a rainforest of unusual flowers and spiky leaves.
Glass beads by Rita Stucke, Swarovski crystals and rivolis, shell beads, turquoise teardrops, pearls, seed beads, ultra suede, gold clasp.
Collaboration with glassmaker Rita Stucke.
Inspired by the rich beauty of the rainforest; exotic flowers nestled in branches, spiky leaves glistening with water droplets and cascading from the trees. Our collaboration began with a water theme and grew into a rainforest of unusual flowers and spiky leaves.
Glass beads by Rita Stucke, Swarovski crystals and rivolis, shell beads, turquoise teardrops, pearls, seed beads, ultra suede, gold clasp.
'Rainforest Earrings'
Included in
'Jewelry Designs with Art Glass Beads
Oct 20, 2009
Published by Bead and Button Magazine with detailed instructions for creating.
Included in
'Jewelry Designs with Art Glass Beads
Oct 20, 2009
Published by Bead and Button Magazine with detailed instructions for creating.
'Earth and Sky'
Finalist Bead Dreams
Collar of Jasper, glass, and Swarovski crystal cabochons surrounded by freshwater pearls, bugle beads, dichroic glass, and seed beads.
Finalist Bead Dreams
Collar of Jasper, glass, and Swarovski crystal cabochons surrounded by freshwater pearls, bugle beads, dichroic glass, and seed beads.
'Metropolitan'
Finalist Bead Dreams 2009
3rd Place Award
Bead and Button Show May 31 to June 7
Bright Lights and Big City Architecture are represented in Metropolitan. The rich colors of the Jet 2AB Swarovski Crystals are combined in cubed shapes with accents of Amethyst Crystals, along with 'Spotlight' Rivolis encased in seed beads and more crystals. Many intricate details make up this design.
Finalist Bead Dreams 2009
3rd Place Award
Bead and Button Show May 31 to June 7
Bright Lights and Big City Architecture are represented in Metropolitan. The rich colors of the Jet 2AB Swarovski Crystals are combined in cubed shapes with accents of Amethyst Crystals, along with 'Spotlight' Rivolis encased in seed beads and more crystals. Many intricate details make up this design.
'Evening in Paris'
Finalist Bead Dreams 2009
Bead and Button Show May 31 to June 7
Fit for an evening in Paris, my necklace combines various components of pearls and crystals with an overlay of tiny seed beads, in the deep tones of a Paris sunset. The neckband is of right angle weave with accents of tiny beads and bicone crystals.
Finalist Bead Dreams 2009
Bead and Button Show May 31 to June 7
Fit for an evening in Paris, my necklace combines various components of pearls and crystals with an overlay of tiny seed beads, in the deep tones of a Paris sunset. The neckband is of right angle weave with accents of tiny beads and bicone crystals.
'All That Jazz'
Finalist Bead Dreams 2010
Bead and Button Show
Jazzy necklace of Swarovski crystals woven into geometric shapes with crystal cabochons and large crystal drops. Ruby champagne and Topaz Rainbow shades.
Finalist Bead Dreams 2010
Bead and Button Show
Jazzy necklace of Swarovski crystals woven into geometric shapes with crystal cabochons and large crystal drops. Ruby champagne and Topaz Rainbow shades.
'Contessa'
Unique and glamorous necklace comprised of my specially designed cone shaped beaded-beads that fit into each other in graduated sizes to form a graceful curve. Accented with an oval medallion.
Very challenging technique.
Unique and glamorous necklace comprised of my specially designed cone shaped beaded-beads that fit into each other in graduated sizes to form a graceful curve. Accented with an oval medallion.
Very challenging technique.
'Bellisimo'
Intricate double layers of seed beads over base beads of pearls and glass. Amethyst Swarovski crystals, peach glass pearls, transparent green glass luster beads, gold fiilled spacers.
Intricate double layers of seed beads over base beads of pearls and glass. Amethyst Swarovski crystals, peach glass pearls, transparent green glass luster beads, gold fiilled spacers.
'Pearls for Sarah'
Inspired by my beautiful new granddaughter Sarah. Shades of pale peach and a warm cyclamen pink of Swarovski crystals and pearls. An overlay of tiny rust orange seed beads add a sparkly touch. The closure is completey of beads and crystals.
Inspired by my beautiful new granddaughter Sarah. Shades of pale peach and a warm cyclamen pink of Swarovski crystals and pearls. An overlay of tiny rust orange seed beads add a sparkly touch. The closure is completey of beads and crystals.
'Mercedes'
Graceful necklace of glass beads in black, silvery gold, and bronze, accented with brass leaves.
Graceful necklace of glass beads in black, silvery gold, and bronze, accented with brass leaves.
Convergence Exhibit Finalist 2009
Rainforest Necklace and Earrings
May 1 - Ohio Glass Museum, Lancaster, OH
June 4 - Bead and Button Show, Milwaukee WI
July 24 - Exhibit opens at the Gathering, Miami, FL
July 25 - Auction of Convergence pieces to benefit ISGB and CERF
Rainforest Necklace and Earrings
May 1 - Ohio Glass Museum, Lancaster, OH
June 4 - Bead and Button Show, Milwaukee WI
July 24 - Exhibit opens at the Gathering, Miami, FL
July 25 - Auction of Convergence pieces to benefit ISGB and CERF
'Tapestry'
A very special one of a kind beadwoven and embroidered necklace. A tapestry of subtle and lustrous colors and textures. The centerpiece contains burgundy glass pearls, pale rosey/peach faceted fire-polished crystals, and czech pressed glass leaves with a shimmery grey/green matte finish, all interwoven with bronze seed beads. Two Swarovski crystal rivolis are embedded within Japanese delica beads and tiny bronze beads, attached to a backing, and then accented with more czech leaves and larger seed beads in an autumn toned multi-matte finish.The embroidered components are backed with ultrasuede and are then connected with more fire-polish crystals, burgundy pearls, and Swarovski bicones in a vintage rose shade.Rich hues in a delicate design. An original piece to celebrate the unique style of the wearer.
Earrings included with necklace.
Necklace measures 17-1/2" long, adjustable to 19-1/2".
A longer connecter piece can also be made if desired.
Focal component measures 2-1/4" across and 2-3/4" long.
Two side components measure 1-1/4" across and 2" long each.
A very special one of a kind beadwoven and embroidered necklace. A tapestry of subtle and lustrous colors and textures. The centerpiece contains burgundy glass pearls, pale rosey/peach faceted fire-polished crystals, and czech pressed glass leaves with a shimmery grey/green matte finish, all interwoven with bronze seed beads. Two Swarovski crystal rivolis are embedded within Japanese delica beads and tiny bronze beads, attached to a backing, and then accented with more czech leaves and larger seed beads in an autumn toned multi-matte finish.The embroidered components are backed with ultrasuede and are then connected with more fire-polish crystals, burgundy pearls, and Swarovski bicones in a vintage rose shade.Rich hues in a delicate design. An original piece to celebrate the unique style of the wearer.
Earrings included with necklace.
Necklace measures 17-1/2" long, adjustable to 19-1/2".
A longer connecter piece can also be made if desired.
Focal component measures 2-1/4" across and 2-3/4" long.
Two side components measure 1-1/4" across and 2" long each.
'Blue Moon'
A lovely elegant necklace of platinum color Swarovski pearls and Metallic Blue 2x Swarovski bicone crystals. The focal is a gorgeous crystal rivoli that reflects little points of light. Tiny dark metallic blue beads connect the components and embellish each part.
A lovely elegant necklace of platinum color Swarovski pearls and Metallic Blue 2x Swarovski bicone crystals. The focal is a gorgeous crystal rivoli that reflects little points of light. Tiny dark metallic blue beads connect the components and embellish each part.
'Earth Mother'
Representing Mother Earth, this lovely collar combines hand cut and polished Jasper stones, wooden bunnies, metal stamping florals, and porcelain leaves. Embelished with crystals, pearls, and seed and bugle beads.
First in my four elements series.
Representing Mother Earth, this lovely collar combines hand cut and polished Jasper stones, wooden bunnies, metal stamping florals, and porcelain leaves. Embelished with crystals, pearls, and seed and bugle beads.
First in my four elements series.
'Sunset Blossoms'
Unique bell shaped beaded beads in the beautiful shades of a sunset. Crystal and purple resin cabochons are accented with Swarovski crystal bicones. Hundreds of 3 and 4mm crystals comprise this piece.
Unique bell shaped beaded beads in the beautiful shades of a sunset. Crystal and purple resin cabochons are accented with Swarovski crystal bicones. Hundreds of 3 and 4mm crystals comprise this piece.
'Nova'
Genuine opal cabochon stone and round opal stones are combined with blue glass pearls and indigo blue 2AB Swarovski crystals in this original design.
Genuine opal cabochon stone and round opal stones are combined with blue glass pearls and indigo blue 2AB Swarovski crystals in this original design.
'Sapphire Midnight Blue'
Graceful and elegant necklace of dark sapphire Swarovski crystals, accented with deep blue pearls ad bronze seed beads. Original design.
Graceful and elegant necklace of dark sapphire Swarovski crystals, accented with deep blue pearls ad bronze seed beads. Original design.
'Fleur de Lis'
Simple elegance in another new design of dark sapphire Swarovski crystals and platinum color Swarovski pearls.
Simple elegance in another new design of dark sapphire Swarovski crystals and platinum color Swarovski pearls.
'Marakkesh II'
Embroidered collar of freshwater pearls in a deep purple-blue, with amethyst crystals and Swarovski pearls. Seed beads in shimmery light blue and matte medium blue surround metal and resin cabochons. Paua shell beads and a touch of lavender finish off the piece nicely.
Embroidered collar of freshwater pearls in a deep purple-blue, with amethyst crystals and Swarovski pearls. Seed beads in shimmery light blue and matte medium blue surround metal and resin cabochons. Paua shell beads and a touch of lavender finish off the piece nicely.