Archive for April, 2010

Spring Fling Necklace

April 22nd, 2010

It’s been dreary in western Kansas all week long, and I needed something to brighten it up around here. ..

I just made a new necklace, and I’m calling it “Spring Fling”.  It’s bright, cheery, colorful and fun, don’t you think?

Spring Fling necklace

Spring Fling necklace

My inspiration bead for this piece was this big, beautiful Green Plum Blossoms porcelain bead from Artbeads.   Also used in the necklace were some Wasabi Oval beads with a gold abstract design and some fun acrylic rectangle beads, also from Artbeads.  I also picked out some colorful square resin beads in greens, yellow and pinks to add some real fun to this necklace.

Spring Fling Necklace

Spring Fling Necklace

Spring Fling Necklace

Spring Fling Necklace

For Christmas last year, I received some fun dice shaped glass beads in different colors, and I had some mother of pearl square and rectangle beads in my bead inventory.   I picked a few that worked well with the other components, and made this asymmetrical necklace.  I also used a couple swirled glass beads in complimentary colors.

To keep with the spring motif, I used a large sterling silver flower shaped toggle clasp, another sterling silver clasp that I got from  Artbeads.

The final piece turned out great, and it is just perfect for this time of year!  The necklace was made so that you can show off the beautiful clasp by wearing it at the side.  The porcelain focal bead is meant to be worn on the opposite side of the clasp.

The beads that I received from Artbeads were just gorgeous, as always!  It’s no wonder they are my favorite supplier of beads and components.  Their items are always shipped immediately, and I can always find the items that I need in the quantities that my custom work requires.

Disclosure: I have received some of the components used for this design from Artbeads free of charge. I am posting an honest review of said products and have not been paid to endorse said products.

National “Thank Anne” Day – Anne from Made for me by Oaklie

April 22nd, 2010

Today, April 22nd, has been declared “National Thank Anne Day”.  Who is Anne, you might ask?

The Anne that we are thanking is Anne from Made for me by Oaklie.  Not only does Anne make gorgeous crocheted scarves and accessories, she also works tirelessly to help promote other artisans, like me.  She started the “Share the Love… Blogger’s Unite” program that I participate in to promote fellow artisans on the On Fire For Handmade Ning network that I belong to.

Anne deserves her own day, and I am happy to participate in the “Thank Anne Day”!  Thank you, Anne!  You are very much appreciated!

thankanne

Share the Love… Blogger’s Unite Featured Artisan – Week of April 18, 2010

April 20th, 2010

This weeks Featured Artisan is Sally – Passion for Beads. Sally creates unique designs in wonderful colors to “Jazz Up” any wardrobe! Stop by Passion for Beads and see all her creations! You can find Passion for Beads @”

Shop URL
MadeitMyself
2nd Shop URL
Artfire
Blog URL
http://passionforbeads.blogspot.com

LetaMarieDesigns – This week’s Share the Love… Blogger’s Unite Featured Artisan

April 6th, 2010

Leta makes beautiful handcrafted jewelry – please visit her shops!

LetaMarieDesigns is this weeks Featured Artisan. She has beautiful jewels that will Jazz up your outfit! Stop by and see her creations! You can find LetaMarieDesigns at:

Shop URL
http://www.artfire.com/users/letamariedesigns
2nd Shop URL
http://www.zibbet.com/letamariedesigns

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