I have been paired up with Beth Blanc this year of Beth Blanc Designs. Beth sent me a wonderful variety of pendants, charms, crystals and Czech glass. The main colorway is black, cream and silver. Since I make ceramic beads and pendants, I found my matte beige glaze picked the beige tones up perfectly in the Czech glass, so that's where my inspiration came from while putting together my design plan. But first - the beads! This is what I sent to Beth:
Be sure to stop by Beth's blog to see what she created with this fun assortment of beads she received. Here is what I received:
And these are the ceramic pieces I made to go along with the beads I received. I ended up not using the owl bracelet topper for the challenge, but he's there, "just in case!"
Now for my necklace design. I felt antique bronze was a better metal match to the beige and black, so I used an open link chain, a toggle bar, 20g wire. I added seed bead accents and the chunky, multi tone Czech barrel beads in this fun, springy design. It measures 18" long and has the crystal Swarovski heart accent that Beth included by the clasp.
I used Vintaj ear wires in the left pair and a fun pre made antique copper earring findings and charm in the right pair along with ceramic beads and Czech glass.
So I have lots of beads left over for future designs. Thank you Beth for spoiling me with a wonderful goodie package! I'd also like to thank our swap hostess, Linda Anderson for putting together another fun event. Be sure to hop around to all the participants blogs to see what wonderful jewelry designs were created!
Linda Anderson http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
Christina Hickman http://www.vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com
Catherine LaVite http://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com/
Barbara Price http://www.instagram.com/colorcopiajewelrydesigns/
Kathy Lindemer https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
Linda Raggo http://www.instagram.com/linda_raggo_
Marianne Baxter http://simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com
Rachelle Walker http://www.chellerydesigns.net/blog
Gloria Allen http://wingsandbeads.blogspot.com
Ally Asato https://instagram.com/purplemosspal
Robin Lynne Showstack http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/
Naomi Knafla https://www.instagram.com/naomiknafla/
Maria Rosa Sharrow http://willowstreetshops.blogspot.com
Dana Phillips http://www.neverwinterdesigns.blogspot.com
Michelle McCarthy http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Beth Blanc https://www.instagram.com/beth.blanc.designs.jewelry/
Hope Smitherman http://CraftyHope.com
Kari Asbury https://www.instagram.com/kariasburyjewelry/
Shai Williams http://www.shaihasramblings.com/
Betony Maiden http://beadwenches.blogspot.com
Inge van Roos http://ingetraud.wordpress.com
Kelly Hosford Patterson https://www.instagram.com/pyxeestyx/
Kristina Peck http://tealeavesandtinyhats.blogspot.com/
Lori Schneider http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com
Rosantia Petkova http://bairozan.blogspot.bg/
Erika Price http://erikaprice.co.uk
Claire Fabian http://saraccino.blogspot.de/
Rachel Mallis http://www.sharpthingsblog.com
Deb Fortin http://mhotistudio.blogspot.ca
Nicole Rennell http://nicolerennell.com
Joanne Bell https://joannetinks.wordpress.com/
Johana Nunez http://www.artincendi.com
Sam Waghorn http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk
Natalie Davidson http://www.northshoredays.com/
Robin Reed http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com
Faye Wolfenden http://torchfairy.blogspot.com
Karin King http://maverickbeads.blogspot.ca
Divya http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com
Rebecca White http://morganafeycreations.wordpress.com
Palak Udeshi http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in
Seed Beaders
Rebecca White http://morganafeycreations.wordpress.com
Palak Udeshi http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in
Penny Houghton http://smellynelly.blogspot.com.au
Krafty Max http://www.kraftymax.net/blogposts/
Heather Canepa http://www.desertjewelrydesigns.com
Ginger Bishop http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com
Katy Heider http://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com/
Renetha Stanziano http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/
Becky Pancake http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/
Tina Pawass https://freebirdsinnovations.blogspot.com
Mowse Doyle http://www.midnight-leopard.com/
Tami Norris https://www.instagram.com/taminorris79/
Minnette Miller https://www.instagram.com/minnettemiller/
Veralynne Malone http://www.veradesigns.blogspot.com
