Friday, August 1, 2014

Summer Carnival 2014 Blog Hop Reveal

Wow this was really fun once I got started.  I had a hard time at first even though I loved the colors of all the beads.  I was just stuck for some reason.  Lisa Lodge of  Pine Ridge Treasures   sponsors this hop.  She likes us to use as many as the beads in the kit as we can as well as beads from our stash but not purchase any.  Of course all beader's have more beads than they know what to do with.   I used quite a bit and still have enough to make a few more things, or add to my stash for another day.
A reminder of all the wonderful beads.
  

   I decided to work on a necklace first.  I wanted to make something that dangled in front. I laid out all the colors and thought I would use the yellow and blue sea glass with some of the white beads. I had a really cute silver head pin that has flowers on it and I used that to dangle some more beads.  So reminds me of summer!

 
Then I decided I needed a bracelet and earrings to go with the necklace. The glass beads that look a little green in the photo actually are this wonderful warm shade of yellow gold.  The bracelet is a simple stretch bracelet and is very light.  The bottom pair of earrings I also added a green crystal along with the blue and gold crystal.



 
After I finished those I thought I would make a gold set but with a longer chain.  This necklace can be worn with jeans or even that little black dress don't you think?



I love these gold earrings made with the crystals and sea glass.


Well that is it for this blog hop.  Hope you enjoyed my creations. Be sure and visit Pine Ridge Treasures to see all the other artists.

11 comments:

  1. Beautiful jewelry, you have some neat designs and love the colors.

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  2. I think you've made lovely pieces - you could spend the day or evening at the carnival in these!

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  3. Hi Marianne, I like the stretch bracelet from the first set. The second necklace with the chain is a great design. You are right it is very versatile and could be worn for dressy occasions too.

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  4. Your designs have a breezy summer feel to them. Great work!

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  5. You created two beautiful and sophisticateds sets of jewelry, perfect for summer, or carnival.

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  6. Wow, Marianne - I love all your pieces! Two beautiful sets that would look pretty with a wide variety of Summer outfits. Great job. Thanks for being in the hop!

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  7. I love all of your pieces, they are just beautiful. Very summery!

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  8. Totally a summer carnival set of jewelry. Sophisticated yet playful.

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  9. These are perfect for a carnival or fancy dinner! I am totally drawn to the pale yellow sea glass and crystal set! I can see these worn for a wedding with a soft flowing dress or with jeans & sweater in the Fall! You nailed it!

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  10. What lovely delicate designs! I especially like the last set of gold & pale yellow with the sea glass & crystal! So very dainty! :)

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Thank you for your comments. I would love to hear what you think of my desgns