Hello,
and welcome to my corner
of the Bead Hoarders Blog Hop.
and welcome to my corner
of the Bead Hoarders Blog Hop.
So what have I been hoarding?
For ages now I have been collecting some
pretty golden components
and never found quite the right moment to use them.
I always had in mind making some pretty
Marie Antoinette
inspired pieces.
Not in a historically accurate way
but more taken from
imagery in the
Sofia Coppola
movie.
(Think super girly,
pretty pastels,
and
plenty of golden details!)
So I've been hoarding the components AND
the inspiration so it's about time to
put them BOTH into action for
this blog hop!
So you've seen the first necklace above.
I have some more close up pics here:
I always had in mind making some pretty
Marie Antoinette
inspired pieces.
Not in a historically accurate way
but more taken from
imagery in the
Sofia Coppola
movie.
(Think super girly,
pretty pastels,
and
plenty of golden details!)
So I've been hoarding the components AND
the inspiration so it's about time to
put them BOTH into action for
this blog hop!
So you've seen the first necklace above.
I have some more close up pics here:
I was so pleased to finally bead around
the light peach
rivoli
I've had in my stash for
about a year.
There's something special
about Swarovski
that just makes it so sparkly
and addictive,
don't you think?!
Moving onto the second piece:
The pretty love birds on a branch
I used pretty pink and lilac seed beads
along with tiny golden ball beads
to make a necklace
that sits right at the base
of the neck
with
the filigree
components
dangling down.
I attached the tiny golden rounds
underneath the filigree to give a bit of movement
and make it even more girly and fun.
I made some earrings to match:
The last piece
is also earrings and
these oyster shell components
are just so sweet.
They've even got
a little golden
'pearl '
inside!
So special -
no wonder I've been hoarding them
for so long....
I made them into
dangly earrings
by adding chain,
citrine chips,
and tiny golden
round beads.
So there you have it folks.
The thing I love about this blog
hop is that it gives you a reason to get out those
special things you've been keeping
and use them up.
Goodness knows how long these pretties
would have stayed in my bead box.
(Ahem, boxES..)
for otherwise!
Here's the list for all the participants:
Thanks for dropping by and
I'm looking forward to having a hop around....
The List
The thing I love about this blog
hop is that it gives you a reason to get out those
special things you've been keeping
and use them up.
Goodness knows how long these pretties
would have stayed in my bead box.
(Ahem, boxES..)
for otherwise!
Here's the list for all the participants:
Thanks for dropping by and
I'm looking forward to having a hop around....
The List
Robin Kae Reed http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com/
Melissa Trudinger https://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/
Melissa Trudinger https://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/
Your designs fit your inspiration perfectly. I can absolutely see your pieces being worn in that movie. Lovely delicate lacy and feminine.
ReplyDeleteThis is very Downton Abbey-ish. Lovely. LOVE the focal piece of the necklace.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I love that light blue! It's dainty and feminine. beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely elegant pieces ! I have to many little bottles too. I should use up some of them....
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful and elegant designs one and all!
ReplyDeleteLove that first necklace, very delicate.
ReplyDeleteI ALWAYS have trouble using gold components, Lizzie :) I think you hit it out of the park with your inspiration and design!
ReplyDeleteYour designs are sooo pretty and delicate. you did a great job using the gold components.
ReplyDeleteOh, so delicate and ethereal...I adore your beautiful pieces, and think M.A. would have been thrilled to wear them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you for sharing your work with us. You really managed to get the feel you wanted, both in the pieces and your photos. Nicely worked!
ReplyDeleteI too get why you've been holding on to them. What a lovely collection. They are each very precious and delicate-looking. And I enjoyed the way you photographed them - it feels like a magazine spread. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI can see your Marie Antoinette inspiration. Very creative. Rivolis are always a delight and add that touch of romance. Your second piece must sit beautifully when worn. Well done on the earrings. I am sure you will enjoy wearing all of your creations for this season and over the coming years.
ReplyDeleteAll so gorgeous, you carried your theme well and each piece is a success in design!
ReplyDeleteThose colors are so pretty and dainty. What beautiful jewelry. I especially like the clamshell earrings.
ReplyDeleteEvery one of your pieces is so pretty. Love the way you displayed them too.
ReplyDeleteLike your theme idea!! Great use of the gold which is so often hard to do!
Your pieces are so pretty and delicate. They really bring your inspiration to life!
ReplyDeleteVery delicate and dainty pieces. They turned out beautifully
ReplyDeleteLovely. I really appreciate how delicate the designs and work are.
ReplyDeleteHi Lizzie, Your jewelry is beautiful. So soft and feminine. Great job using your hoarded beads.
ReplyDeleteYou piece is so feminine and delicate. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the Victorian look. so delicate and sophisticated. Beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and so delicate. Congrats
ReplyDeleteAll of your designs are beautiful!! I don't do delicate well!!! You do! The are all wonderful!!! Have a Blessed Day!
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty!!!!
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