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Results Day – Beads Design Challenge

Posted on November 19, 2011 by crystal

Hi Kids 😀
Well, the results are in and they are astonishingly beautiful!

It all began with FREE beads . . . a choice of three styles offered to designers who promised to create something and then send a photo of the finished piece.

Today, you’ll see the work of 16 Design Challenge participants. I want to thank them so much for following through on this project. Their warmth, enthusiasm, and talent have truly been inspirational! It may have been the first Design Challenge, but it’s only the beginning! More challenges are coming – so I hope you’ll stay tuned.

And now, on to the showcase!!!

(Entries are shown in random order.)

Category 1: Fuchsia Oval Beads

From Jennifer – a gorgeous bracelet/earrings set! Click here to visit her shop!

From Brenda – a wonderful necklace with two pairs of earrings! Click here to visit her shop!

From Carolyn O. – an elegant “Illusion” Necklace shown with coordinating earrings! Click here to visit her shop!

From Debbie – two flirty pairs of earrings – one zebra print and the other Anthropologie inspired! Click here to visit her shop!

From Mouna – an enchanting “Soutache” Embroidered Cuff Bracelet! Click here to visit her shop!

From Linda – a very special “Joyous Christmas” bracelet with coordinating earrings! Click here to visit her shop!

From TwistTheLeaf – a glamorous necklace with Pearl and Amethyst Charm Clusters! Click here for all of the details!

From Carolyn W. – a fun, fringe-style, bead-woven Bracelet and Earrings! Click here to visit her shop!

From Gillian – a chic pair of Fuchsia Pearl Earrings! Click here to visit her shop!

From Natalia – a lovely necklace with dangling strands! Click here to visit her shop!

Category 2: Silver Saucer Beads

From Donna – a stunning bracelet! Click here to visit her shop!

From Pat – a delightful necklace with floral lampwork pendant! Click here to visit her shop!

From Richelle – a Fascinating pair of “Assemblage” Earrings! Click here to visit her shop!

From Sharon – a lovely necklace with matching earrings! Click here to visit her shop!

Category 3: Aqua AB Ribbed Shell Beads

From Ashley – a spectacular necklace made with selection of vintage components! Click here to visit her shop!

From Jo – a charming trio of earrings from artsy to sophisticated! Click here to visit her shop!

Wasn’t that AMAZING?

I’m smiling from ear to ear, here! 😀

Until next time,

Hugs,

They Say It’s Your Birthday Giveaway

Posted on July 19, 2011 by crystal

Can you hear the Beatles singing that birthday tune?

Well, it isn’t actually a birthday, here . . .

It’s my blogiversary!!!

THREE years – I can’t believe it!

Please help yourself to a slice of cake and a party hat. 😀

But, what’s a party without a present – so how about a giveaway!

Violet Blossoms Earrings

These showy dangle Earrings feature Tanzanite Glass Flower Bells that are suspended on graceful kidney-shaped wire loops.

They’re Accented with tiny Swarovski crystals and textured bead caps.

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 2-3/4″ long, including the very elegant silver-plated earwires.

You can have up to THREE chances to win!
Enter by doing one or all of the following:

1. “like” us on facebook (See the link over there on the right in the sidebar?) and then return here to leave a comment saying you did! (If you’ve previously “liked” us on facebook -then you automatically have this first chance!)

2. Suggest a topic you’d like to see on this blog

3. Share a favorite summer recipe.

Contest ends July 25th! A winner will be chosen at random.

The Boring Stuff . . .
You must be 18 yrs. old. After the completion of the contest, the name of the winner will be listed here. The winner will also be notified by email. If the winner fails to respond to email within 3 days from the time notification email has been sent, the win will be null and void and a new winner will be chosen. The prize will be mailed via USPS First Class Mail

All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 07/25/11, and the winner will be selected on or about 07/26/11.

Hugs,

Earrings for a Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 8, 2011 by crystal

It’s too hot to speak!

(Our weather guy says the “feels-like” temperature is 100 degrees! I would have been perfectly happy not knowing that.) 😉

No matter! I’m going to distract myself with a bit of bling . . .

This first pair is made with Vintage Swarovski components and petal-shaped, 14K gold-filled earwires.

And this pair in sterling silver features a color scheme with the soothing coolness of an aqua blue sea . . .

Both pairs now available in my shop! 🙂

Stay cool today – wherever you are!

Hugs,

Mothers and Daughters

Posted on May 16, 2011 by crystal

Last weekend was Mother’s Day and my plan was to visit my Mum.

At the last minute, I had to cancel because I came down with some sort of bug. Not only did I feel miserable, I was also concerned about spreading the germ to my mother.

My daughter came to the rescue by visiting my mother for me!

She brought a gorgeous bouquet of flowers to her grandmother and they had a lovely visit. I felt better knowing that they were with each other that day – even though I couldn’t spend time with either one of them.

This past weekend, I finally got to deliver my Mother’s Day gift . . .

This is one of the bracelets I made a couple of weeks ago but hadn’t been able to photograph. It features dozens of Swarovski crystals, and is it ever dazzling as the light dances upon it!

It sure looks beautiful on Mum’s wrist. 😀

How was your weekend?

Hugs,

Les Bijoux

Posted on May 10, 2011 by crystal

Lately, I’m in the middle of a jewelry-making kick . . . sort of a bead binge! lol

I have several things finished and several more in various stages of completion. I’m particularly excited about a bracelet/earring set that I’m working on.

I need to take photos, but the weather is not cooperating – too dreary to highlight the true sparkle of some of my finished items!

For now though, I do have a couple of pairs of earrings to show . . .

This first pair is made with Vintage Swarovski Components – both the crystal beads and the bezel-set drops! The vintage findings are always so elegant. The color here is a warm golden topaz – full of sunshine!

A Drop of Honey

Next, I have these Glass “Bell” Flowers in a pretty shade of Tanzanite Violet/Blue. The over-sized kidney wire hoops allow the earrings to sway gracefully as you move.

Bluebells

Both pairs are currently available in the Bead Happily Ever After web store.

What are you up to this week? 🙂

Hugs,