First off, THANK YOU, to our lovely hostess Diana Ptaszynski of Suburban Girl Studio...without her we would not have united today in our craze to create with waxed linen! As usual I was creating up to the last minute and am rushing to write my post...things are so hectic lately! I'll also mention in my defense...I have been working to create a new studio space in my house from one of our extra bedrooms and while it's not done...I have managed to create more disarray for myself and had to scramble to get photos since my photo station is still waiting on it's new place in the studio! But enough of all that...let's get to some creations!
First up, earrings! I am in love with the chicklet beads from
Sue Beads. I have LOTS of them and she just keeps listing more lovely, tempting colors! This pair is a denim blue color and I've paired them with some rings from
Outwest, in blue, green, cream and grey. They were a nice little extra with one of my purchases. Crystals in smoke and brass ear wires from Vintaj...everything brought together with a denim blue waxed linen of course! These earrings are long and have lots of swing...love them!
One more picture...I was experimenting with my make shift photo set up to get these. Not too bad considering how make shift it is...no pictures of it...to embarassing ;)
The other piece I completed is a necklace...the focal and large lava bead are actually from my bead soup leftovers. A few crystals, small lava beads and waxed linen complete the look.
The crystals and small lava beads were part of my 50% off sale finds at Michael's.
A close up of the beautiful butterfly focal...
and a close up of the rest of the necklace... Well that's it for me...I do have a couple of works in progress but they weren't coming together in my last minute frenzy so they will wait for another day! I hope you'll stop by next week for a special reveal using more of those wonderful chicklet beads from Sue...there could be more waxed linen too!
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Wonderful earrings and necklace! I'm falling in love with Sue's chicklet beads. It's fun that you were able to use some leftover bead soup items. I love leftovers. I'm going to subscribe to your blog. I always like what you make!
ReplyDeleteI love the muted, denim color palette in those earrings! You can't go wrong with hose chicklet beads and anything Outwest makes! Great job and thanks for participating!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your butterfly necklace Kari - has a very ethereal feel to it and very pretty earrings too.
ReplyDeleteHi Kari, I agree that Sue's chicklets are way cool. You accented them perfectly in your lovely earrings. It is good to see you using more of your bead soup beads. The beautiful butterfly focal pairs well with the lava beads that you chose for your necklace.
ReplyDeleteI love that butterfly focal bead with the lava beads, such a nice combination of colors and textures.
ReplyDeleteSandy @ KeepsakeCrafts.net
Those chicklet beads are a real match to linen it seems. Love the soft colors in those earrings.
ReplyDeleteThose earrings are the bomb! I am definitely going to have to pick up some of Sue's Chicklet beads to make up for my Ears To You donation.
ReplyDeleteCute earrings!!
ReplyDeleteI have no original words to say about your pieces. They are nicely done. I have looked at so many blogs, and have tried to think of what to say. I better get a thesaurus to look up more descriptive words to use. I do like your designs.
ReplyDeleteLove those earrings. I think the fringe is such a fun thing with earrings.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely "creations"! Beading "Left-overs" are so wonderful & you did a great job with yours. :)
ReplyDeleteI especially like your butterfly necklace. Great colors and design.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty pieces. I'd wear that necklace all the time!
ReplyDeleteThey're both pretty pieces. The necklace is so pretty. But the earrings are so cute. I love SueBeads chicklet beads and they are cute in these earrings.
ReplyDeleteI really love your earring design. Those are so cute!
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ReplyDeleteI adore your earrings!!! What a great combination and design!
Gorgeous!! I love Lava beads!!
ReplyDeleteThose earrings are sweet! The necklace is very striking, but the linen gives it a delicacy too.
ReplyDeletekari, I love those earrings you made! I made a pair of earrings too, but I made beads with a different hole orientation, which is next on my list to make for my etsy store! I love your necklace too, it is very delicate!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful earring and necklace, I really love the earrings.
ReplyDeleteTherese
Your earrings are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteLove your necklace. Beautiful butterfly pendant. I really like the unexpected mix of lava beads and crystals. Great texture.
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces Kari! I love the earrings, the colors are right up my alley! Summery and flirty! I've been eyeing Sue's chicklet beads, time to get some I think!!
ReplyDeleteGreat earrings using those cute chicklets and Outwest rings (I just love everything from Outwest).
ReplyDeleteI love SUeBeads, and I love Outwest, and I love your designs, and hence I love those earrings! Way cool!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a surprise I got to see the butterfly focal, it looks great! I would never have thought to use it with linen. Love it!
Gorgeous earrings and necklace. Love Sue's chicklets & your wonderful design. The lava & butterfly focal are a cool mix -- very pretty & so lovely for summer! Great combinations & style! Beautiful, sensual, charming! Happy Hopping! ♥ Rita
ReplyDeleteI love the earrings with Sue's chicklet beads! The necklace has so much texture love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat earrings! The components make these oh so special!
ReplyDeleteBoth designs are great, but I especially love the earrings!
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