Sunday, August 12, 2012

Beads for blogging - the finished pieces

I know, I know, I am very very late in writing up this post. But better late than never, right?
This time I will blame Facebook for my tardiness. I had already shared the pics there, so didn't feel the urge to write up a blog post.

*Slap_on_wrist_don't_ever_do_that_again_blogging_is_so_much_better*!

Before I begin, I encourage you to visit Tanya's blog and sign up to get your own set of beads if you are into making jewelry too. Here's the link to sign up: Sign up here
Tanya is doing this as a way to "pay it forward". Which has worked out well with me, since one necklace is going to a friend and her newborn baby, and the other two pieces I am putting up for sale, with proceeds going to Project Why.

Here's a recap of what Tanya of  Fusion Muse sent me:



I managed to use most of them. First started with the green heart and amber resin beads. I wrote about my concerns about the nursing necklace in this post. Thankfully, my friend liked the pendant, and went on to finish the necklace. The challenge was the cord. I didn't want to use plain cotton cord, the pendant was heavy, if the baby pulled at it, it would hurt mommy. I thought of making a square-knot cord like I did here.
I went to the store to buy the thread for it. Michaels didn't have anything in the color I wanted. But I did find a really pretty ribbon. So I settled for that. And finished off the necklace...here it is..

 I am loving the ribbon. It is giving the necessary support, and is subtle enough to not be overwhelming. Me happy :-) Here's another pic.



Next up, I worked with the multi-colored mother-of-pearl beads. Had so much fun with them! I got to use my new velvet thread with it :-)



The pendant is by Beth Nadler. And fits very well with this month's Art Jewelry Elements theme :-)

Last, I used the little turquoise beads. I am SO in love with these earrings!




I got to use ALL my favorite colors, and my favorite new velvet thread :-)

Thanks Tanya for this bundle of fun! I totally, totally enjoyed working with all you sent to me!

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6 comments:

  1. SharylAugust 12, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    You are so creative in your designs, Kashmira! I really like the beads Tanya sent to you, and it's so much fun seeing what you made from them. So unpredictable, fun, and I'd like to wear them all! :-) (Sorry, no can do...) What you did with the heart is really original and I'm loving that design! Wonderful job all around!

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    1. aneri_masiAugust 13, 2012 at 11:15 PM

      Thanks Sharyl. And sure you can wear them all :-)
      I have one more project coming up next week that I am REALLY excited about!

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  2. UnknownAugust 13, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Beautiful pieces.Thank you for honouring the beads I sent.Love and Hugs Tanya

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  3. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)August 13, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Oh my, Kashmira, you have certainly extracted the maximum benefit from Tanya's bead set. You have even managed to have one necklace in two challenges... clever girl! The earrings are a colourful surprise, so unique how the knotting makes the thread look organic, like twigs. I was curious about the pendant you ascribe to Beth Nadler. Is it glass? Where does she sell her beads?

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    1. aneri_masiAugust 13, 2012 at 11:18 PM

      Thanks Monique!
      I did want to use the other two styles too...maybe some other day. I am so in love with the velvet thread right now, and these colors are really making me very happy.

      Beth Nadler's pendant is glass. Here's her etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BethNadlerArt

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