Wow - things have been so crazy. As much as I'm looking forward to my wedding and honeymoon, I can't wait for it to be over so I can have some free time again! There are so many things to do, it seems, that all I have time for craft-wise is to gaze longingly at my growing fabric stash and other craft goodies without any real time to do anything with them. Maybe I'll be able to squeeze some time in this week? I hope so.
Recently, one of my fave clients asked me about a set I had already sold on my web site called, Tahitian Glow (click here to see the original necklace & bracelet). She ordered the earrings earlier but was interested in getting the matching necklace and bracelet, which are marked as "sold" on my web site. Happily, I told her that they were only sold b/c I didn't have the pendant I needed for the necklace, and I wasn't sure if I had the clasp for both, but that I could look into finding some of the necessary components. Turns out, I had the clasps in my jewelry goodie box and I was able to get a great faceted, red carnelian pendant at a local bead store. It's not the same as the pendant on the original, but it is the same gemstone and I think, an even better fit with the other beads in the necklace!
I gathered all the materials on my "bead board" (aka the top to a plastic bin) and got started. See that spool of wire to the back right? I cut small pieces off of that and use my jewelry tools to wrap the wire to form hoops and what not, connecting all the beads together bit by bit. See there in the top left - I've started connecting some of the Swarovski crystals to some of the gemstones.
It's a lengthy process, which is why these types of designs cost more than some of my others, but the result is so pretty. It's also a bit meditative and relaxing...kinda like knitting, but with different materials. (Don't mind those blue-ish green beads to the left - those are laid out for a different design I'm working on in my head...maybe I'll put that together this week?)
Here's the finished product - the necklace and the bracelet. Not too shabby, eh? I love the warmth of these red carnelian gemstones and how the Swarovski crystals add a touch of bling to the look. The sparkles get me every time.
Here's another view. I hope she likes it!
I'm sure she will like it! :)
Posted by: ievute | February 25, 2008 at 06:05 AM
I actually like the second pendant better also, lol. Maybe because it is faceted like the beads?
Gorgeous.
Posted by: Sarah | February 25, 2008 at 08:43 AM
That's GORGEOUS !
Posted by: Marie | February 25, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Just beautiful Diana, again great color combinations. I love the background paper/fabric that you used, very pretty.
Try not to get too stressed with the plans, before you know it you will be married. Enjoy everything, it really is worth it.
Take care!!
Posted by: Stephanie | February 25, 2008 at 07:38 PM
WOW!! You are absolutely amazing and super duper talented!!! I came across your blog today for the first time, and just couldn't stop reading it and becoming more and more amazed. I must have read about 5 pages of your blogs, totally cool! I wish I was as talented as you are. Rock on girl!
Posted by: Tandy | February 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I've had both a traditional wedding and a beach wedding (I was married once before)& my beach wedding was just as meaningful although it was just my husband & I. We got married at a resort overlooking the Caribbean ocean. Good luck whichever you choose!
Posted by: Marie | February 26, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Oh so this is your new home, it's so cute!! I was thinking of moving from blogger but I didn't want to lose all my archived stuff!
Posted by: Jen | February 27, 2008 at 10:41 PM
I had this website saved a while in the past but my computer crashed.
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