Posts Tagged ‘handmade jewelry’

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.

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

Share the Love… Blogger’s Unite Featured Artisan for week of 2/28/2010

March 6th, 2010

This week it’s my turn to be the featured artisan in the “Share the Love… Blogger’s Unite”!  Each week, the participating bloggers feature a different handmade artist.  I’m so happy to be the one this week!

Shop URL
http://juhutch.artfire.com
2nd Shop URL
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/juliahutchinsdesigns
3rd Shop URL
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=18953
Website URL
http://www.juliahutchins.com
Blog URL
http://www.juliahutchins.com/blog1

Share the Love – Blogger’s Unite Featured Artisan for week of February 14th

February 14th, 2010

This week’s “Share the Love – Blogger’s Unite” featured artisan is Julie from “Creations with Heart”.  Please stop by and visit her shop for some gorgeous handmade jewelry!

This weeks Featured Artisan is Julie from Creations with Heart! Beautiful creations made by a beautiful lady! You can find Creations with Heart at:

http://creationswithheart.artfire.com

http://creationswithheart.etsy.com

http://creationswithheart.com

http://creationswithheart.blogspot.com

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