Beaded Heart Barrettes

Here are some beaded barrettes I recently finished. They are a Shoshone design and as pictured come in Pink, Red, or Turquoise. $30 each. (Custom colors are available.)They are sewn to white deer hide and have a durable metal barrette attached.
Turquoise Blue:
Red:

Moccs for your Rear-View-Mirror

These are some tiny fully beaded moccasins I made for my dad recently. They are about 2 inches long and are connected in a pair as a wall-hanging, or to hang on the rear-view-mirror in your car. They are a Sioux design.

My biggest order yet...

This order has been in the works for a couple months now. I love how they turned out. The design is so striking! Included in this order was a pair of Women's fully beaded moccasins (size 9) 2 medium-sized barrettes, a pendant, and 1 large barrette.

An Infant-sized Grass Outfit

This is a Grass Outfit I recently made for a 5 month old in Iowa. The top part of the outfit is sewn to a onesie and pulls over baby's head. The bottom apron has an elastic waist making it easy to pull off and on. I also included elastic cuffs for baby's ankles. Want one for your little Baby Grass Dancer? Message me for pricing/colors/designs etc.

Women's Fully Beaded Moccasins

Here are some women's moccasins that I recently finished. They are a custom order, and were made to match a set of barrettes in a photograph. They are fully beaded, and when I'm completely done, will come with matching barrettes and pendant. They are a women's size 9 and are sewn onto white German tanned deer hide.
If you have questions about pricing or placing a custom order of your own, message me or leave a comment here!

Newborn Baby Moccasins

A good friend of mine asked me to make some baby moccasins for her new baby boy. These are fully beaded with a Shoshone design. They are sewn onto white deer hide.

Shoshone Design Baby Girl Moccs

Here's the latest baby moccasins that I've made...in a Shoshone design with white background. These are a size 3. They have a fully beaded toe and full beaded border. These were sewn onto white commercial tanned deer hide. They are super soft and comfy for those little chubby baby feet!

Women's Fully Beaded Moccasins

Here are some Women's Fully Beaded Moccasins that I just finished recently. They were made for a woman in Canada. She wanted them to match a set of accessories she had, and so she sent me a photograph to match. These are a woman's size 8 1/2 - 9. The beading was a bit intimidating, as the design was pretty complex. However, I think the colors and design all came together really well!
These were sewn onto commercial-tanned deer hide. If you'd like to order some custom moccasins, let me know! I am open to different designs, colors etc. just message me!

Toddler Boys Grass/Hoop Outfit

Here is a grass outfit that I just finished for a little Comanche boy. The grass outfit is a size 18 month-2T and the moccasins are a size 5.

It was sewn with 3 shades of satin--orange, green and turquoise. This particular outfit was a custom design to match the customer's beaded headband.
These moccasins are fully beaded with border and a Shoshone design on the toe. They were sewn with commercial tanned deer hide. Price for outfit: $75. Moccasins $75. Message me if you'd like to order a custom outfit with colors and designs of your choice!

Baby Girl Moccasins

Here are some beaded baby moccasins (size 5) that I made for one of my good friend's from home. They are for her baby girl. I tried to go a different direction with my usual Shoshone design. I like how the colors go well together!

Moccasins for your Rear-View Mirror!

This is something new that I've recently started. These are Miniature Beaded Baby Moccasins to hang on your rear-view mirror. I've made them in both a Shoshone design and typical Navajo design. All sewn on white commercial tanned deer hide. $25 each
Here is a close-up...

Latest Beaded Baby Moccasins

I've been busy this last week making a few new baby moccasins. These are beaded on to white commerical tanned deer hide. I think the white contrasts beautifully with the different colors and designs!

These are a Shoshone design, with fully beaded border. This is a more traditional color scheme. Size 3. $50
These are also a Shoshone design with fully beaded border with more of a contemporary color scheme. Size 3. $50

This is a Lakota Sioux design fully beaded toe and fully beaded border. Size 3. $60

These have a typical Navajo design. Size 3. $40

Lakota Sioux Design...

Recently, through my etsy shop, I had an order for some custom made baby moccasins. These are fully beaded baby moccasins sewn on to white deer hide with ankle fringe. They are a Lakota Sioux design. I think they turned out great! These were about a size 3.

A new Jingle Dress

I made a new jingle dress for my little sister-in-law who turned 4 a few weeks ago. I included matching accessories--beaded butterfly barrettes, handkerchief, and leggings.

Pricing

Entire outfit: $115

Jingle Dress w/ coordinating leggings & handkerchief: $90.00

Butterfly Barrettes: $25

email me or comment below

if you'd like to order a custom outfit for your little jingle dancer! We can discuss colors, designs, etc.

Beaded Butterfly Barrettes

I wanted to make some barrettes to match her jingle and fancy outfit. I used the colors pink, yellow, blue and green. These are hand-beaded, backed with commercial tanned hide and beaded with a small border.

I love how the colors and design really POP!

Goes perfectly with her Jingle Dress!!

Questions/Requests? Leave a comment, or message me via email.

New Moccasins!

I finally got around to not only starting but also FINISHING some new beaded moccasins for my little girl. Since her jingle dress and fancy outfit have similar colors, it'll work for either outfit! The design is a lot different from my usual designs, but I think with the colors and everything it turned out great. These moccasins are fully beaded, and are about a toddler size 9. These are made with brain-tanned buckskin.

Leave a comment, or email me if you have questions about pricing/sizes or colors/designs etc!

Navajo Sash Belt Barrettes

Recently, a friend of mine asked if I could make her newborn baby some barrettes inspired by the Navajo Sash Belt. I've never beaded this design before, so I was excited to try it out...I think they turned out really cute! The Sash Belt is a very important part of Navajo Regalia...I think making them into barrettes is a great way to incorporate it into a little girl's special outfit. These barrettes are loom-beaded with size 13 seed beads, sewn to a leather backing and then beaded with a small border. Very cute for your little Navajo girl! $15/pair

Fully Beaded Baby Moccasins

A few months ago I finished these fully beaded moccasins for my 1 year old son. They are a Shoshone Design. I made them to match his Grass Outfit from a previous post. These are a size 3.

Crow Inspired Earrings...

After a recent visit to the Crow Agency in Montana, I was really inspired by Crow beadwork. Their beadwork is amazing. Here are some beaded earrings I made...These ones are about the size of a quarter...

and these ones are about the size of a 1/2 dollar...They are backed with leather and have a beaded border.

Beaded Pouches...

I've always been interested in Museum-quality reproductions of old Indian beadwork. Here are a couple of my "renditions" of Old beadwork. I used some "old" beads in colors that are hard to find to make them look a little more authentic.

This beadwork is a Sioux style...The pouch above was made out of commercial tanned hide; and the one below with more traditional Brain-tanned deer hide.

Pink Shoshone Style Baby Moccasins

Shoshone-style beadwork; size 3 (Will fit from about 12 months to about 18 months-give or take.)

For a little friend up North...

This is a Fancy Shawl outfit I made for a little 5 year old girl in Canada. She requested hearts, butterflies and horses, and purple and pink! I think it turned out cute!I used "Special Occasion" fabrics--similar to satin, so the sheen is great. The pink and white fabrics are coated with a cute Glitter and so it's extra sparkly...Perfect for a little girl! The skirt has an elastic waist for comfort, and will also allow for some growth. The Vest/Cape combo ties in the back also allowing for extra wear as this little girl grows. Ribbon hair clips made to match...
I used a Butterfly brocade fabric for the shawl...I think it will wear well, and is not too heavy for those little arms.
All designs were applied using appliqué, and then machine-stitched in place.

Some new Baby Moccasins...

Need a different size? Different colors? Let me know, I can do custom orders:) crystaltewa@hotmail.com My sizing is pretty general, but not all babies wear the same size at the same age...if you need a specific size it's best to trace your child's foot...

Shoshone Design Blue size 1 (will fit newborns to about 9 months old)

Shoshone Design Pink size 1 (will fit newborns to about 9 months old)

Shoshone Design Blue fully beaded toe size 1 (will fit newborns to about 9 months old)

Navajo Design Blue size 3 (Will fit from about 9 months to about 18 months)

Navajo Design Pink size 3 (Will fit from about 12 months to about 18 months)