Lorelei's challenge was a lot of fun!Using the materials selected by Lorelei
I added a few beads from a strand of African beads purchased at a show a few years ago and created this necklace. The focal is a Tim Holtz sprocket gear with attachments including beads from the selection, African beads, an Industrial Chic element, and a donut-shaped component from a deconstructed earring.I had so much fun I created a second necklace:
This one also includes the materials selected by Lorelei as well as an Industrial Chic focal, an African bead, and soapstone beads.
Check out the other participants:
Mary Harding
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Kristie of DreamSomeDesigns
Linda Landig
Copper Diem
Andrew Thornton
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Raida of HavanaBeads
Erin of Treasuresfound
Molly of BeautifullyBrokenMe
Beading by Malin de Koning
AuntieAnnie
Gr8Findings
Deborah M Purdy
Spirited Earth
My Critical eye
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Beads for Busy Gals
Cynths Blog
Nayas Organized Chaos
Crafty Hope
Rosebud For the Love of Beads
Jamberry Song
Peacock Fairy
Elysian Studio Art
Designs by Debi
Hilary of Fryestyle
For My Sweet Daughter
My Life Under the Bus
Kristie of DreamSomeDesigns
Linda Landig
Copper Diem
Andrew Thornton
TyneBodenNecklaces
Raida of HavanaBeads
Erin of Treasuresfound
Molly of BeautifullyBrokenMe
Beading by Malin de Koning
AuntieAnnie
Gr8Findings
Deborah M Purdy
Spirited Earth
My Critical eye
beads by breul
Beads for Busy Gals
Cynths Blog
Nayas Organized Chaos
Crafty Hope
Rosebud For the Love of Beads
Jamberry Song
Peacock Fairy
Elysian Studio Art
Designs by Debi
Love the two necklaces you created. That chunky style is really in now too.
ReplyDeleteLove the style of both of these! Great use of the white chain too !!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love it! I love that created 2 necklaces, I had thought about doing that too, I had so many beads left over! Just didn't get the time to put the second together.
ReplyDeleteI love the Industrial chic line and your pieces showcase them fantastically!
Thanks so much for participating!
These lovely pieces seem to go together in your hands like nobody's business. Another beautiful creation that was indeed a challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove them both!
ReplyDeleteShannon
Both necklaces are really fun. I'm liking the little gear in the first one; it sticks out like a sore thumb among all those other, very natural-looking things, and it's a great design element because it enhances their naturalness and kind of hints at things like old clock tower ruins or something. It definitely looks like it has a story, and I love pieces with stories. :) The second one is simply charming!
ReplyDeleteLove them both. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteCOOL BEANS!!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your pieces are stunning!
I know I definitely had a ton of beads left over too and contemplated making another necklace, but I knew that could become a downward spiral of doubting the original piece I made, so I held back. I'm glad you didn't!
Both turned out beautifully! I love how distinct each is as well, you were able to take those beads and mix them up in totally different ways :)
ReplyDeletelove both of these..great idea to make 2 pieces..
ReplyDeleteboth beautiful
I think your necklace is fab. I love the way you used all the difficult beads so gracefully.
ReplyDeleteAnd I especially like the way you clustered lovely beads on the Tim Holz focal. And the way you could use the white chain which I just couldn't.
Love these, you are becoming quite the jewel goddess...xox Corrine
ReplyDeleteLove them both. This has been a fun challenge, right?
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful necklaces! The focals in both are wonderful. Wasn't this fun?
ReplyDeleteLove both necklaces! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteIve said Wow bf but this is just Amazing esp the 1st necklace bc its my Fave! Such intrest and things going on. Really a wonderful creation!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I love all your pretty dangles!
ReplyDeleteGreat focal point! I love textiles too, so I look forward to following you!
ReplyDeleteWasn't this fun? I love a good challenge. You actually had the time and the materials to make two necklaces. Both wonderful. Thank you for sharing! Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteBoth are really beautiful! Love the focal!
ReplyDeleteWow, both necklaces are great! The steampunk necklace is my favorite! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI really like both of them.
ReplyDeleteLoving the steampunk Industrial Chic vibe!
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces! Bravo to you for making two necklaces.
ReplyDeleteI like how in the first necklace, the symmetry of the piece really keeps the focus on the abundant focal you've created. There's a lot of interesting textures and elements you've pulled together.
In the second piece, I really love the asymmetrical aspects and how rich it looks.
You've created two very modern looks! Nicely done!
I love both of your necklaces, but esp. the second. I guess I like the sleeker lines. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI love the pendants!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful necklaces! I love the contrast of the Industrial Chic components with the softer feel of the beads. Great job on both!
ReplyDeleteI love them both. Love the Tim Holtz pieces.
ReplyDeleteGreat designs!
ReplyDeleteLovely designs. I really like the way the sprocket gear is used here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea! I love the result too! Gorgeous, gorgeous necklace!!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried jewelery making but this looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't pick a favorite I love them both! I love how you added a slight edginess to your pieces. Fab!
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