Hello friends! Oh, it's a busy day over at The Cabby Crafter.
Today is Week 17 of Focus on Life with Ms. Sally Russick and the theme is COLOR. Wow, I love color especially primary colors because it makes me feel happy and very festive. This is a photo of the mini buntings that I made for the luncheon that we will be hosting tomorrow. The width measures 1 inch and was securely hung on a yarn. Oh, I love how colorful they are! 
Today is also the 3rd Reveal day for Ms. Lori Anderson's 7th Bead Soup Blog Party. As I mentioned HERE and HERE, I was paired with Rebecca. She gave me a beautiful assortment of beads along with a polymer clay pendant.and a couple of nice clasps.
I love being challenged! Have you stared at your beads and components, doodling on your sketchbook and wondering what to do with them? The antique bronze clasp was adorable and I wanted to work around it. I wanted it to be one of the focal points of the necklace. This was the first time I've made this design and I think it works well - it draws the eyes to the heart pendant.
The clasp was for a 3-strand necklace: I used one for the chain, 1 for the leather and last for the dangling chain. I worked the wire wrapped beads around it. I like the pop of green leaves - it complements the shades of blue beads.
I love being challenged! Have you stared at your beads and components, doodling on your sketchbook and wondering what to do with them? The antique bronze clasp was adorable and I wanted to work around it. I wanted it to be one of the focal points of the necklace. This was the first time I've made this design and I think it works well - it draws the eyes to the heart pendant.
The clasp was for a 3-strand necklace: I used one for the chain, 1 for the leather and last for the dangling chain. I worked the wire wrapped beads around it. I like the pop of green leaves - it complements the shades of blue beads.
"Lock and Key Necklace"
Next, I made a bracelet. I did wire work on the rectangular glass bead as well as the round beads. The upper half of the bracelet is like a bangle and the bottom part is hinged to allow ease of wearing. The earth tones of the bracelet makes it so rich!
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Thanks for stopping by.
See the Colors of what other participants took notice of HERE and/or
Join the party over at BSBP HERE.
Have a great weekend!
♥ Michelle ♥
just love the bunting - perfect for this week's challenge!
ReplyDeletehappy saturday and have a wonderful week :)
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That necklace is lovely! How long are your bunting flags (ie how many yards did you make?) I'm sure they will look wonderful at your luncheon.. what's it in honour of?
ReplyDeleteThere is something about primary colors that remind me of childhood! you're jewelry pieces are amazing!
ReplyDeleteNothing says party quite like colourful bunting - love it! Your bead soup pieces look like a beautiful party of colour too, great work
ReplyDeleteYour floral necklace is Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteHow cute - the mini bunting!! I'm loving all the different takes on the color prompt. I think we could've predicted that we'd all love this one!
ReplyDeleteI ove those flags! Very bright and happy.
ReplyDeleteHow fun is the focal heart with the lock on it, beautiful work my friend!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in the bunting you made. Plus you made some great jewelry for the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE both your pieces. I would never have thought of either of them, and they are really cool. I like the way the bangle works, and will probably try that idea. =)
ReplyDeleteI love the intricacy of your necklace, and all the wirework.
Lovely pieces, Michelle!
I love the colorful bunting. What a sweet idea for the luncheon!
ReplyDeleteYour Bead Soup pieces are beautiful!!!
The cheerful colors of your bunting are great! And i love the bead soup pieces. great designing!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in the bunting. I bet your luncheon will be fabulous. I love your bead soup pieces. That necklace looks just amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and designs...awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteThe bunting is very fun and festive!
ReplyDeleteI love the blues in the necklace.
Bet that bunting made for a very festive party! Fun stuff!
ReplyDeleteGreat jewelry. You sure have been a busy lady.
ReplyDeletekathy
Lovely designs :-)
ReplyDeleteLove that blue necklace. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMichelle your bunting is cute. The primary color do make me feel happy too. Your bead soup necklace is great. I love the color and design. Using the clasp above the pendant so it can be seen is cool. I am feeling like I need to make a design like this.
ReplyDeleteI love the necklace, great design and color.
ReplyDeleteciao dall' Italia
Love what you made! The necklace is so cheerful and the bracelet very elegant! Nice job!!
ReplyDeleteYour luncheon will be so much happier with the colorful bunting! Lovely jewelry pieces as well.
ReplyDeleteBoth lovely finished pieces! Great wire work with that beautiful glass focal on the bracelet!
ReplyDeletewhat a great floral-blue necklace, GREAT! congtars!
ReplyDeleteI love your bunting! So happy and colorful. Perfect for this week.
ReplyDeleteI just love your necklace. All the dangles make it so lush.
ReplyDeleteVery very nice! I love the colors of the bracelet.
ReplyDeleteSuch a huge work this necklace, the result really pays off, it is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLovely jewelry. I love the colour combination of blue and green with the bronze accents.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklace....you should be proud of it!
Gorgeous necklace.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs! Love the wire work on the yummy yellow bead.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful soup cooking, Michelle! Love the idea of the lock and key necklace and the way you arranged the beads on it!
ReplyDeleteLovely creations - love the necklace.
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces...I especially like the necklace! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous necklace, your design perfectly accents the heart focal.
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