I blog about my jewelry inspirations. Readers will find that various elements of nature are my inspirations. Of course, I include jewelry making tips. This blog also includes some of my favorite Etsy shops, bead shops and jewelry customers.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Thursday, February 16, 2017
We're All Ears Patchwork Challenge
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| Kit Vincent's Textile Art |
- The theme for February's We're All Ears challenge is patchwork. Typically patchwork is associated with needlework in which small pieces of cloth in different designs, colors, or textures are sewn together. It is a medium that can be shaped and stitched beyond the traditional quilt square In the art world there are many new contemporary artists creating beautiful patchwork like Kit Vincent.
photo credit:: https://unsplash.com/@gaetanocessati
The challenge this month is to create by thinking more along the lines of color and pattern. It can be in whatever style or medium that you like; it is not restricted to fabric.
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| Valentine card by BayMoonDesign |
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| Patchwork earrings by BayMoonDesign |
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| white card stock used to cut out hearts with other card stock used to cut strips |
I layered card stock with patterned paper and used glue. I then placed the hearts on card stock which had black and turquoise paper layered on it. There is a protective sealant on all surfaces. The earring components hang on silver plated kidney wires which have a few turquoise crystals added to them.
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| back of the patchwork earrings |
The double-sided paper heart earrings are a perfect gift for a first anniversary, the paper anniversary. The red and turquoise paper jewelry are perfect for an eco-friendly gift. On the reverse side of the earrings the pattern is white with tiny red hearts. Someone who enjoys repurposed, ooak, unique earrings will love these.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Bead Soup Blog Party Partner
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| http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2017/01/instructions-for-bead-soup-blog-party.html |
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| Bobbie Rafferty |
We only had a few days to mail our bead or beads to our partner. I spent some time this weekend poking around on the Internet to learn a little about my partner--Bobbie Rafferty of Beadsong Jewelry. We have worked together before on as designers for ZnetShows Beads and our jewelry has been featured on their website and Creative Spark online magazines.
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| necklace by Bobbie Rafferty |
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| necklace by Bobbie Rafferty |
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| necklaces by Bobbie Rafferty |
Bobbie grew up surrounded by creativity. She is from a family that now includes its third generation of professional musicians. Her life has been steeped in artistic interpretation, creation, and performance, and she designs jewelry as an outlet for creative expression.
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| necklace by Bobbie Rafferty |
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
February Art Bead Scene Challenge
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The Two Crowns
Sir Frank Dicksee
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The February Art Bead Scene Challenge inspiration piece is The Two Crowns by Sir Frank Dicksee. I think we can all agree that it is a lush, detailed painting. "In The Two Crowns Dicksee portrays an English medieval prince in opulent armor returning home in triumph on a white horse. He is wearing a golden crown as he gazes up at a crucifix. Christ's crown of thorns contrasting starkly with the jeweled headpiece of the prince.
I have to say I was far more focused on the rich colors of the painting than the content. The lovely lady in a teal gown and pink flowers in her hair really adds to the beauty and romantic feel of the painting. The teal is repeated in a deeper shade on the dress of the lady above the prince. You see pinkish red on the cape of the prince and and on the clothes of some of the other ladies. The prince's armor is gold as well as the flag and another dress. The pinkish red, teal and gold used in the painting are the colors that I selected for my necklace.
I have to say I was far more focused on the rich colors of the painting than the content. The lovely lady in a teal gown and pink flowers in her hair really adds to the beauty and romantic feel of the painting. The teal is repeated in a deeper shade on the dress of the lady above the prince. You see pinkish red on the cape of the prince and and on the clothes of some of the other ladies. The prince's armor is gold as well as the flag and another dress. The pinkish red, teal and gold used in the painting are the colors that I selected for my necklace.
I made a long necklace with a heart and a rose to give it a romantic look. The rosy heart bead and teal polymer clay bead are by Brooke Bock and polymer clay red rose on a teal headpin is by Leah Curtis of Beady Eyed Bunny. I added some teal sky jasper and dyed quartzite ruby rounds to the golden bronze chain for a punch of color. The long chain necklace is 24 inches around. The pendant hangs 3.5 inches below.
I think his is a great art necklace to give to someone who likes trending, long chain necklaces. The romantic look to it is also perfect for Valentine's Day or to add pop to an outfit.
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| photo credit:: https://unsplash.com/@akipotpot |
I am glad that this inspiration piece gave me an opportunity to use the pretty, polymer clay red heart. It also motivated me to use the romantic red rose. I am amazed that the rose made of polymer clay can be so life like.
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| photo credit:: https://unsplash.com/@acharki95 |
Who doesn't love hearts and roses on Valentine's Day?
