Earrings R Us

What can I say? I can’t seem to stop making these “bead woven” earrings. 😉

~Southwest Serenade~

They differ from the other earrings I make in that this type is created with tiny beads and thread, instead of larger beads and metal wire!

As a die-hard purple-lover – I am way out of my “color” comfort zone here, but I’ve discovered that I absolutely LOVE this blend of matte turquoise and copper bronze.

The ear wires are made of brown niobium metal, which has a lovely reputation for being kind to sensitive ear lobes!

I have another pair in the works, but I’m itching to begin a special crochet project… Decisions, decisions!

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What are you trying to fit into your schedule?

Hugs,

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Crystal, A Wild Child? ;-)

Remember I made some paper beads several weeks ago?

Well, I wanted to do something a little different with them, but I actually surprised myself with the turn my design would take.

Now, you know me. The “Crystal-Style” of jewelry is kind of glitzy, usually very feminine and sometimes it might even be classified as elegant.

So, imagine my surprise when I ended up with something “artsy”!

Dare I call it “funky” and betray my flower child roots?

(Ok not ever truly a “hippie”, but my early adult years were during that era.)


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Wish you could hold this through the computer screen! It has such a nice weight and a wonderful drapey-ness (Is that a word?)

It would be stunning with white pants and a cotton shirt. I can also imagine it looking very festive worn on a cruise. 🙂

I strung the necklace on waxed linen cord and it has no clasp – will easily slip over your head. This back-view shows how you can adjust the length by simply pulling on the hanging beads.

I’m not sure; I may add a few more dangly things to the front of the necklace. I’m hesitating because I keep hearing the words of Sir Beads’ Dad, who was an artist (a painter). He always said, “Know when to stop.”

Smart fellow! Often you can ruin something by fussing with it too much.

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So there you have it – my walk on the wild side.

And who knows what’s next?

Perhaps breaking my “home-by-midnight” curfew?!? 😉

Hugs,

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P.S. Have a relaxing weekend! See you Monday with a concert report! 🙂

Watching the Mail

I keep waiting for my invitation to the big wedding across the pond!

Surely Prince William and Lady Kate will be sending me one any day now. 😉

If they do, I’m ready for the festivities with these earrings!

Don’t they look like Sapphires and Platinum?


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I just finished them the other day and they feature Swarovski crystals in Sapphire Blue along with Czech Glass Silver Metallic Beads. The lever backs are sterling silver. Now available in my web shop!

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Anyone else bothered by changes in weather? Lately, I seem to get a headache whenever the barometric pressure is high. What a nuisance!

Have a happy day 🙂
Smiles and hugs,

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A Woman’s Prerogative

When it comes to colors, I can be a bit inconsistent . . . my favorites are at opposite ends of the spectrum.

While I absolutely love the bright jewel tones of purple, royal blue and red, I also like more muted colors . . . and even neutrals – like taupes and greys.

This Necklace is a combination of my preferences. It has my favorite color – purple, but it’s a muted shade of purple, sort of lilac or a pale tanzanite hue.

The larger beads are Vintage Lucite.

They have a mottled effect on their surface in varying intensities of light purple and splashes of muted gold. The soft shading would remind you of the techniques that Monet and other Impressionist painters used in their work.

I also added Czech Fire polished crystals to this design. You’ll notice that one side of the bead is transparent and the other side is coated in a shiny metallic.

As always, this piece is so much prettier in person. Jewelry was truly meant to be viewed in 3-d, not in a photograph. 😉

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Have a fantastic weekend, Kids!

Let’s all meet back here on Monday, ok? 😀

Hugs,

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