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Kansas in July…. a time for big yellow sunflowers with bright green leaves, amber waves of grain with the beautiful wheat fields, and fields of green corn (sweet and field corn).   To capture the colors of Kansas in a new piece of jewelry, I created my “sunflower” necklace using items from my favorite bead supplier… Artbeads.

For my inspiration piece, I chose the beautiful Stoneware Rectangle Pendant – Sunflowers.

Stoneware Pendant - Sunflowers

I then needed something for the “petals”.  I found the perfect bead with some Flat Teardrop Pendant beads in amber.  To compliment the amber and yellow, I wanted a pretty green bead for more color for my piece.  I just love the Wasabi beads that Artbeads has, and I found some beautiful Wasabi luster glass brick beads that worked perfectly!

Sunflower Necklace

I couldn’t decide how I wanted to attach the teardrop pendants to the necklace at first, and then I remembered that I had a huge bag of vintage sterling silver bails that my Mom used to sell at her antique shop (she carried native American jewelry in her shop in addition to some silversmith supplies).  They were just what I need to attach the teardrops.  I also wanted to add some brown tones to the necklace, and found some rectangle Tiger Eye beads leftover from a previous project.  They work well with the new Artbeads components that I was using for this Sunflower necklace, and with a few small seed beads for accent, I started my work.

The result is this “Sunflower Necklace”.  I think it reflects the beautiful colors found in Kansas in July… what do you think?

Sunflower Necklace

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.

This Weeks Featured Artisan is Creations with Heart

I truly enjoy creating jewelry and it\’s a bonus and a pleasure to make it available to you!

I hope you enjoy the jewelry I\’ve created and may it bring you joy and happiness

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This weeks Featured Artisan on Share the Love… Blogger’s Unite is

Finding Charm

I started making jewelry because I had outfits I just couldn’t find that perfect piece to go with. So I thought I’d buy some beads and give it a try. I was hooked, it’s almost an addiction! It’s important to me that I create charming pieces that don’t break the bank. I started getting compliments and requests and decided I should help others in their journey of finding charm.

I am a member of the Etsy Texas Crafters Team. Search for items using the team tag ‘TeamEtsyTx’ to find listings of fabulous crafters!

I am a member of the Etsy Bloggers Team. http://etsybloggers.com/ Search for items using the team tag ‘etsybloggersteam’ to find listings of fabulous crafters.

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My favorite bead supplier has graciously offered a coupon code for my readers to save 10% on your total order from them!  I am one of their design partners, and because of that, they sent me this coupon code and asked that I share it with my readers.

Artbeads has some of the best prices and selection of crystals, gemstones, beads and components that I have found on the internet.  They offer outstanding customer service also!  If you are a beader, or even a jewelry lover, you are sure to find something at Artbeads that you just can’t live without!

To take advantage of their offer, use coupon code SCF10P-ARTBEADS-0125 at checkout.  10% will be deducted from your total purchase.  This coupon expires on 7/31/2010, so hurry!

Thanks, Artbeads!  You guys are the BEST!

This weeks Featured Artisan on Share the Love… Blogger’s Unite is

Love you More Designs

Kathleen is a  stay-at-home mom of three who was a lawyer in another life. She has always been interested in creating — jewelry, poetry, scrapbooking and loves to create unique jewelry designs. She is also a member of the Ets yMom Street Team.

You can find Love You More Designs  on: Etsy

Kathleen also has a blog called Charm Bracelet Diva – Be sure to visit her blog too!

This weeks Featured Artisan on Share the Love – Blogger’s Unite is Caliope! Jazz up your warderobe with a stunning creation by Caliope. Visit her shop to see all of her beautiful works of art!!

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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

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

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.

This week’s featured artisan is Lise from Lottie’s Trinkets.  She has some very fun and beautiful jewelry – please visit her shop!

This week’s Featured Artisan is Lise – Lottie’s Trinkets. Lise has beautiful creations that are each truly unique. She also does custom orders. Stop by Lottie’s Trinkets and see all of her beautiful creations!

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I just opened a new Wedding Shop on my website – Julia Hutchins Designs.  Since I currently offer handmade, custom wedding jewelry on my site, I have lots of prospective brides coming to my site.  I decided it was time to add a full fledged Wedding Shop for my customers.  You can find everything from wedding planning help to items for the ceremony, and everything in between.  I offer products from several different manufacturer’s, so you are sure to find what you are looking for in my shop!

Please visit the Wedding Shop at Julia Hutchins Designs today!  Be sure to check out the Coupons and Deals (button is on the right hand side of the shop) section for some great savings!

Here is just a sample of what is available.  To see the entire shop, click on this link – Wedding Shop

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Married on the Beach Cake Topper

This cake topper is a great tie-in for your beach themed wedding with a bride and groom standing next to a romantic “Just Married” heart drawn in the sand. Each resin piece measures 7″ tall. We are not able to provide custom paint colors. Also available with an African American couple.

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Marissa Pearl and Crystal Tiara

Custom stamped metal leaves and flowers surround crystals and pearls as they dance around your head, whether worn as a regal tiara or lying flat as a headband without the combs. You choose from eight pearl colors and up to two different colors of Swarovski crystals set in gold or silver to complete your look. Each piece measures 5.25″ in diameter, and .75″ tall. Shown with light Colorado topaz and olivine crystals, rum pink pearls and in both an 18K gold and silver plate finish.

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