Grandmother's-Mother's Bracelet

I made this for an order. It is a Mother's/Grandmother's bracelet. It definitely gave me a chance to practice my wire wrapping skills (Which I needed). LOL The crystal beads are their birthstones and there are charms for the 2 grandkids and also 1 for the granddog!! :)

New jewelry

I've been working on some new jewelry pieces for my Spring and Summer wardrobe. Since I'm heading home to visit family in May, I decided I needed some new pieces to wear. So, I've purchased a few new clothing items and am trying to coordinate with them.

I love to bead crochet, especially with wire. I have 4-5 projects pre-strung so when I have free time I can just grab a crochet hook and go. :::Smiles::: I worked up a gorgeous piece last night which may end up in my Esty shop when it is finished. http://www.shellyraewood.etsy.com/

The piece I'm sharing this morning I made for me. It is a Daisy Chain variation that I created. It is strung on white Nymo thread using silver lined seed beads, Vitral faced round crystals and copper round crystals. You cannot imagine the sparkle of the faceted beads. :::Smiles:::

I'll share more pieces as I get them finished. We spent the weekend working out in they yard!! Ugh!! I keep telling my hubby that beads are way more fun!! LOL Enjoy!!

Charmed, I'm Sure......

.....I decided I wanted to make some charms to participate in the Charm Swap over at "Cloth, Paper, Scissors" magazine. http://quiltingarts.com/cpsmag/cpshome.html

Here is the info if you are interested:

"Love making charms? Join the Cloth Paper Scissors Charm Swap! It’s easy:

1) Create up to five original charms, 1½" in diameter or smaller.

2) Attach a jump ring to each one.

3) Send your charms, a SASE, and your entry fee, $5, to our offices no later than April 13, 2009.

We’ll swap your charms with some made by other artists and return them to you by June 1, 2009. You’ll receive the same number of charms you sent in."

http://quiltingarts.com/cpsmag/cps_challenge.html#charm

I made mine using Scrabble Tiles, drilled with my dremel. The tiles are collaged with bits of vintage ephemera and gel medium transfers.
http://www.alteredchix.com/chixfeaturedangie.html

The images are from http://www.paperimagerydesigns.com/. I embellished them with 24 gauge silver or copper wire and faceted crystal beads. They are edged with a copper leafing pen and finished with Krylon triple thick glaze. I think they turned out good for my first try at Scrabble Tile Charms. Thanks to my friend Angie for her constant inspiration and for still loving me when I ninjaed her idea!! :)

http://angiehallhaviland.typepad.com/angiesartfulllife/