My partner for this bead swap was Kerri from Pink Lemonade.
She is also our hostess for the blog hop and has done a fabulous job. Please be
sure to check out what she made with the beads I sent her :)
These are the beads and copper components that Kerri sent me.
I absolutely LOVE this bead soup and could not wait to get started on a
necklace. I am excited with how it turned out because this is a different style
and a new metal for me.
I used the clasp and textured, copper disk that Kerri hand made, as well as the bronzite and yellow glass rounds and both crystals. I loved this color combination, brown and teal, but Kerri made it unique by adding the touch of yellow, so I wanted to use all the beads. I added a few of my own crystals in the same color, as well as my twisted copper wire link. I pulled apart an old 1928 brand necklace and reused the chain and pretty brown drop at the bottom of the pendant. My favorite part about this neck has to be the little section of dangles, especially with the few swirls added in, which was one of the last things I added to the necklace.
I would love to hear any constructive criticism one this piece, as I'm thinking about making a similar design with silver.
Please be sure to visit the rest of the participants in this blog hop, there are some really talented artists out there!
Keri Lee Sereika - www.pinklemonade.typepad.comBeth Emery - www.storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.comNiki Meiners - www.nikimeiners.wordpress.comKaran Parker - www.karanskrafts.blogspot.comLiz DeLuca - www.creativeartyfacts.blogspot.comLynne Bowland - www.islandgirlsinsights.blogspot.comJudy Turner - www.silver-rains.blogspot.comErin Grant - www.Erinsjewelrycreations.blogspot.comBryna Lumb - www.brynasbeadbox.blogspot.comRochelle Brisson - www.acreativechelle.blogspot.com (You are here)Linda Youkman - www.lindysdesigns.blogspot.comCarmen Lau - www.littlemake.blogspot.comCheryl Foiles - www.getyourbeadon.comKelli Jacobson - www.CreativeMoonJewelryAndThings.comElena Gianni - www.ilmondodipucci.blogspot.comTania Hagen - www.pelimadesign.blogspot.co.nzCindy Muse - www.cindyshandworkcrafts.blogspot.comStephanie Woods - www.skwds.blogspot.comLisa Lodge - www.pineridgetreasures.blogspot.com
Very nice -- I love the asymmetrical design. If you are going to do this in silver, my only suggestion would be to use an antique silver. This design has a very nice "old world" flavor. Great job!!
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ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Rochelle!!! I love what you have done with the beads and metal components that I sent you...gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat Cheryl said re the silver .... I love the colours in this everything goes so well with the copper!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous necklace Rochelle. Love what you did with your soup.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the necklace is beautiful! Good job!
ReplyDeleteNice :)
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job with the beads you were sent, Rochelle! I love all the dangles - it's been something I've been wanting to try myself! Love the twisted hook! And those little spirals are awesome! You did a terrific job! Love it!!! =)
ReplyDeleteRochelle - You did a great job! I looked and looked at the necklace to see if I could offer an constructive criticism (since you asked), but could not think of a thing. Love it! If you do the necklace in silver, I agree with Cheryl's comment: use antique silver, not "shiny" silver.
ReplyDeleteOh that's something I'd wear all the time!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Rochelle - you did a really good job of the pieces Keri sent you. Keri was my partner as well and we both had very similar soup bits. Love what you've created - very nice!
ReplyDeletegosh... your piece is just so luxe!!! beautiful creation. great job on it!!
ReplyDeleteI really love it...great job. Love the asymetry of the design.
ReplyDeleteSonya
That would go with so much! I love that you used the materials sent in addition to parts from an old piece. So creative. Beautiful end result.
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