Desert Lily Artistry

@desertlilyartistry

Fluid Artist 🎨 and Crafter 🧶🧵 🧠🌶️, Hispanic, Woman-Owned Microbusiness Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Jul 2

It's rare that I don't care for how a yarn colorway works up, but this is one of those times lol 😜. All I can see is some sort of veggie hummus or that one weird Jell-O dessert that seems to always make it to family functions. Y'all know which one 😭. No gracias lol 🤣😝! #crochet #fiberart #regret

A swatch of the yarn in question; it is a variegated combo of pale pink, coral, yellow, and green, with hints of white throughout.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Jun 29

I'm a fluid artist 🎨, fiber artist 🧶, and beader 🧵 who makes everything from wall art to jewelry and accessories to home goods 😁. For those who would like to check it out, my online shop can be found at desertlilyartistry.mayhem.my 😃. P.S. profits go toward paying off vet bills for my doggos 🥰!

A collage showing various pieces that I've made in shades of blue.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Jun 17

Regular reminder that US users now have Mayhem Marketplace, an *ethical* alternative for Etsy and FB Marketplace, and it can even be used as a standalone website host! Mayhem is free to use for shoppers, and vendors only pay a miniscule monthly fee. They do NOT take a cut of artisan/vendor profits!

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Jun 15

Much like the moldy orange, Paramount has absolutely NO class. And this was going out in their app notifications earlier. They're beyond delusional...

A screenshot of a Paramount Plus app notification; it reads "UFC Makes History! The biggest UFC event of all time takes the greatest stage. Watch all the action from the White House now!"

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Jun 14

It's been one of *those* weeks so I've taken time to just exist and am now working on different styles of crochet hair bandanas for myself. I'll resume beading ASAP, but in the meantime, enjoy this close-up of the lovely C2C stitch 🤗. I'm using Loops & Threads Silky Soft yarn and LOVE the texture 🥰.

A variegated teal, mint, blue grey, and white yarn crocheted into the corner-to-corner crochet stitch.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Jun 4

Periodically, I test a project that doesn't pan out, and this is one 😜. I thought it would be cool if I could figure out a way to bead imitation rattlesnake tail earrings, and this was the end result. I suppose you can see it if you're in the know, but otherwise, they're just a weird pattern lol.

A close-up photo of the beadwork in question.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Jun 2

Since it's the beginning of the month, I thought now would be a good time to share a shop drop 🤗🥰. Each of these beaded creations have been added to my site within the last day or two and are ready to find their own homes 🏡! If you have a sec, please check them out and share this post 😄🙌! #jewelry

A collage with assorted photos of a cream, teal, and aqua loom-beaded leopard print bracelet.

A collage with assorted photos of a thin beaded herringbone pattern bracelet in three different shades of blue.

A pair of thin multicolor everything-but-the-kitchen-sink beaded earrings.

A bead crochet wrist lanyard in multiple shades of blue displayed on a black hand mannequin. The pattern looks a bit like snakeskin.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Jun 1

Check out the latest loom-beaded hatband that I've started 😃! I'm not much of a pink lover unless it's a deep magenta (compliments of my fluid art lol), but the concept for this one has me excited to work with the color 😁. #beadwork #beading #pink #westernwear #hatdecor

Five colors of seed beads lined up. Each row has an alphabet bead next to it to help me match the pattern. There is cream, two shades of brown, and two shades of pink.

The first ten rows of a loom-beaded hatband; you can see a southwestern design beginning to appear.

The first few inches of a loom-beaded hatband; you can see a southwestern design beginning to appear.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Jun 1

An artisan's work is never done. Please enjoy this BTS clip that absolutely no one asked for 😂🙌. Sidenote, some of these makes are already in my shop and others will be added soon 😉🛍️. #beadwork #jewelry #photography #bts

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· May 18

Acknowledging that I'm easily amused, seeing these looms side-by-side cracks me up lol. On the left is the Missouri River loom that I use for everything from bracelets to hatbands. On the right is my new Little Ricky Beading Loom. It's giving "wait for me. I have little legs!" 😂🙌 #justababy

Two beading looms placed side by side; the one on the left is substantially larger than the one on the right.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· May 15

I've been wanting a Little Ricky beading loom for a good while as it's one of the styles that allows you to finish your pieces without needing to tie up a bunch of warp threads (which I do not enjoy 🥴). Now, my big loom allows that, but since I need it for hatbands; I decided to treat myself 😜.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· May 10

I'd been wanting to get this project out in the sunlight to see how the iridescent beads sparkled and finally had a moment today. I was not disappointed 🤗! #beadwork #beading #beadedjewelry #leopardprint #animalprint

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· May 7

Anybody want to watch me unwrap my latest delivery of beads 🥰👀? Also, shoutout to Aura Crystals for being awesome! They realized they were short a few grams of one bead I ordered so they refunded that tube and sent me what they did have on hand ☺️🙌. #beads #beading #happymail #craftsupplies

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· May 6

The phrase "perfectly imperfect" always comes to mind when I'm working on EBTKS jewelry 🤗. These are made using ununiform "reject" beads that can't be used for most other projects. Rather than throwing them, the majority are saved to create random/semi-random pieces using a compatible stitch 🤗.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· May 2

With the Mayhem Hub app now in early access I'm trying to be better about posting video clips rather than just still photos. So please enjoy the view of what's currently on my beading board 😂. For the record, the beads and WIP are unrelated lol. (Song Credit: Serenity - Jens East Ft. Juhos Zsófi)

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 30

I just realized that, with everything going on this past week, I completely forgot to share the finished photos of the other beaded hatband I was working on! So, here y'all go 😜. It's even in video format. Kind of lol. (More in the comments ⬇️) #beadwork #loombeading #westernwear #purple

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 29

Do y'all remember that really cool southwestern loom-beaded hatband I was working on not too long ago 👀? Check out the finished piece! I was very excited to complete this one because it's being donated to @specialhorses.bsky.social for their upcoming online fundraiser 🥰🙌! specialhorsesauctions.org

A sideview of the beaded hatband; it's black, cream, and three shades of blue with a horse and southwestern theme. It's being modeled on a tan gardening hat with a large bambino rose bush in the background.

The front of a beaded hatband; it's black, cream, and three shades of blue with a horse and southwestern theme.

The back of a beaded hatband; it's black, cream, and three shades of blue with a horse and southwestern theme. This piece is adjustable because it was finished with braided threads and a sliding beaded piece that is used to adjust the hatband's circumference.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 28

A cartoon of a raccoon sitting on a flaming dumpster, the caption reads "it is what it is, and it's not great".

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 28

I believe it!

Tessa, an adorably squishy-faced Staffordshire bulldog mix (blue tricolor) looking at me/the photographer with adoration in her eyes.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 28

UpScrolled definitely needs to get a handle on that 😅. And yes, I'd say that Monnett is substantially better in that department!

A screenshot of the Discover feed in the Monnett app. It includes food, scenery, pets, flowers, and artsy photography shots. Overall, it's giving a very chill vibe.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 22

Definitely not Instagram lol! And now that TikTok added this nonsense...🤮

A screenshot from the More Options editing section of TikTok. They've added an "Allow AI to remix content" option that you need to turn off with every post.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 21

TikTok really isn't helping themselves... I legit can't with my level of disgust from all their scuzz 🤮🤧. So glad we have baddies who've created ethical alternatives like @monnett.social (in beta) and Mayhem Hub (in alpha, from the same folks who blessed us with @mayhemmarketplace.bsky.social)!

A screenshot of TikTok pushing their "create your AI Self" option (which I refuse to call a feature).

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 17

Houston, we are very nearly to the finish line with this loom beaded hat band 🤩😍! I'm very excited to be finishing this one as it will be donated to @specialhorses.bsky.social for their upcoming online fundraiser 🤗. #beadwork #hatband #westernwear #westernfashion #WesternStyle

A mostly finished loom-beaded hat band; it's a southwestern design with three horses in motion. The colors being used are cream, two shades of lighter blue, turquoise, and black (all with an opaque finish).

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 14

I missed posting day 3 of working on this loom-beaded hat band so please accept day 4 instead 😜. Almost halfway done 😃! #beadwork #beading #westernwear #hatband #westernfashion #westernwear

The first segment of a loom-beaded hat band; it's a southwestern design with horses. The colors being used are cream, two shades of blue, turquoise, and black with an opaque finish.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 12

Day 2 Progress Update For My Current Hat Band WIP It's hard to believe that this little 4¾" segment was made using 15 FEET of warp thread, but 'tis true. I was there lol 😜🙌. #beadwork #beading #westernwear #westernstyle #hatband

The first segment of a loom-beaded hat band; it's a southwestern design with horses. Well, half a horse currently, but you get my point lol. Anyway, the colors being used are cream, two shades of blue, turquoise, and black with an opaque finish.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 11

New project, who dis 👀? #beadwork #beading #hatband #westernwear #handmade

A bead board with five different colors/piles of seed beads next to matching alphabet beads that help match them to a pattern. The colors included are cream, black, turquoise, and two medium to light shades of blue.

The beginning of a loom-beaded hat band; it's a southwestern design with horses. Well, half a horse currently, but you get my point lol.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 8

I was feeling stressed yesterday so I grabbed a sketchbook and worked on some zendoodles! I'm far from an expert, but it's very calming and does help to redirect my focus ☺️. If you haven't already; grab a marker, and give it a go! #sharpie #doodles #mindfulart #calming #blackandwhite

A black and white zendoodle with a cornucopia of designs and patterns.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 8

New additions to my Mayhem shop 🏷️🛍️! I've added some more crochet fidgets (keychains and donuts) along with my most recent market bag and a reusable mop pad (made to fit a Swiffer Wet Jet). And of course, I'm always up for commissions (with discounts for multiple smaller crochet items) too 🤗! 1/2

A collage with photos of all of the items mentioned in this post.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 8

And don't forget to checkout my own Mayhem shop filled with beadwork, crochet, and fluid art while you're there 😜🙌! desertlilyartistry.mayhem.my

The digital version of the front of my new business card. The text reads "Desert Lily Artistry, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Fluid Art, Crochet, Beadwork", and there is a photo collage with some images of my assorted creations.

Desert Lily Artistry@desertlilyartistry· Apr 7

Can I cheat and do this instead lol 😜?