I made a second piece for the challenge. The first piece I made, in the previous post, was influenced by the winter weather of Michigan, using cool colors. My second piece was influenced by the warm weather and colors of Arizona. I unexpectedly spent some time there after my mother fell while hiking and broke her knee cap. After surgery and a short stay in a skilled care facility, I went to help her transition to home.
This pendant is inspired by a class I took with my friend Barb Klann, based on using mixed metals and a beaded bail. These colors are probably my favorite, lime green and turquoise. I incorporated some of the beads in the challenge with additional Czech firepolish and some metal pieces.
A close up of the main section above.
Secret Snowflake Participants
Please visit the blogs of all the jewelry designers who participated!
- Alice (Alice Dreaming)
- Chris (beadjewelry.net)
- Christa (Adventures of One Beady Woman)
- Crystal (Here Bead Dragons)
- Cynthia (Cynth's Blog)
- Dawn (Morning Glory Beading)
- Donetta (Simply Gorgeous)
- Erin A.
- Jennifer (JenniferJW)
- Jennifer (Jewelry, Art and Life)
- Kari W. - Coming soon!
- Kate (We Can Make That at Home)
- Kay (Palm Coast Art)
- Linda (Lindy's Designs)
- Lisa C. (A Bead a Day)
- Lisa (Inspired Adornments)
- Mary (MLH Designs)
- Michelle (Beads & Books) - YOU ARE HERE
- Michelle B. (Reverie & Revival)
- Millie (AMM Jewelry)
- Norma (Moonlit Fantasies)
- Pam (The Crazier Sister)
- Pamela - Designs pictured on this page
- Rebecca J. - Designs pictured on this page
- Renetha (Lamplight Crafts)
- Rosemarie (Gem Rose Designs)
- Shannon (Falling into the Sky)
- Susan (Bead Inspired)
- Therese (Therese's Treasures)
- Therese (Domestic Goddess Enterprises)
10 comments:
Its a beautiful piece. I like the components you used AND the length.
Hope your mom's ok now.
xx, Carol
Susan, Wow! This is beautiful. The colors are fantastic together. I am inspired by the way you have used your findings. Very unique.
I really like this mix of beads with the brighter colors. Isn't it interesting how our environment influences our designs?
Thanks for sharing both of your pieces! It's amazing to see how different pieces can be even by the same artist.
My goodness I love these colors!!
I'll just leave a comment on this post....the necklace is very pretty, Your craftsmanship is awesome. I was scrolling down to tell you so, then saw post #2. How unexpected! I love your color mix, with the lime green. So fresh feeling! Great job.
Your work is exquisite. I love the necklace for its sleek, cool, wintry feel. I love the dangle's color, they are subtly dramatic, and your style is very cool.
wow I really love your work! but the second one really spoke to me! I love those colors!
Susan, your pendant is very pretty! I like how you combined lime green, turquoise, brown and gold with the snowflake charm and the other beads from the kit, they all go very well with each other.
Therese
Wow...I love all the detail and embellishing you did for your pieces! Gorgeous!
I love both designs but the "Arizona" piece is truly a little work of art! :-)
Hope your mother is feeling much better!
If you would consider another challenge (in which you choose the beads), I am currently having a Valentine Challenge on my blog. Hope you'll stop by and check out the details:
http://beadhappilyeverafter.com/blog/?p=18244
Warmest wishes,
Crystal :-)
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