These luscious finds made me think of brightly-colored sherbets on a hot day – the perfect inspiration for some new summer jewelry pieces!
1. Claire Necklace and Earrings by HandmadeShoppe
2. Fuchiana by SerendipityByErin
3. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Earrings by WildWomanDesigns
4. Memory Bracelet by jacarandadesigns
It’s true. You love your beads, but there is more to you than that. You are a weekend spelunker, you collect vintage door knobs, and have made a quilt for every year of your life… Okay, maybe that was a really bad guess on my part, but you know who you are.
I love these pieces because they reflect the designer herself. Jill Stevens of Dust Design Co. has been collecting clocks for years and uses vintage time pieces in the creation of most of her jewelry. Each piece reminds me of a watchmaker carefully cleaning and reassembling all of the complicated gears in quite contemplation…and some how in the end, it looks so simple.
To see more pieces made from recycled materials (including vintage transit tokens and decanter labels) visit Jill’s website at dustdesignco.etsy.com.
Lynda Geidl is the Designer Highlight in our May issue. Her simple yet beautiful classic designs can be worn by everyone! To see more of Lynda’s creations checkout our May issue.
These rose charms are sure to add a splash of bright color to any outfit while still keeping that classy, vintage feel. The darling little flowers come in a variety of materials (from plastic, to gemstone and glass, to metal.) If you’ve been wondering how to incorporate these lovely roses into your jewelry pieces, here are some fantastic ideas from Etsy!
1 – Yellow Rose Cocktail Ring by NewFasionedWhispers
2. Bicyclette Rouge Necklace by EclecticOrchid
3. Vintage Chandelier Oxidized Brass Bracelet by BeadinBabe
4. Nature Trail Earrings by BrighterDay
The Easy Ear Wire is a fabulous little tool that helps designers make perfectly shaped and sized earwires in seconds! It’s one of my favorite little gadgets because I have lots of friends that like to get together and are learning to bead. They get so excited when they discover they can make their own perfect earwires at the fraction of the retail purchase price. You can often find the Easy Ear Wire at local bead stores or online.
For More Information on the earwire see our May issue or visit easyearwire.com.
Creativity gone stale? Beader’s block? Try beading something you wouldn’t normally bead. Your pooch might not fully appreciate his bling, but you just might make other pet owners writhe in jealousy. Use these collars as a starting point, and make one that fits your style.
The above collars were made by Impawsters
