Earrings & Bracelet

 This project started when I found the "semi-precious" stones in a clearance bin at Joann.  I picked them up for a small amount of money and thought I'd put together a bracelet. 

 So I did.  I haven't pulled out my jewelry stuff in ages.

 Of course then I needed earrings.  The don't completely match, but good enough.

 I've actually worn the earrings more than the bracelet. 

 I made them using my original tutorial found *here*.  Which, incidentally is my number one visited post, ever.

Also, the lovely wooden box was made by my Dad for Mr. Riley.  You can find more of his work *here*.

O is for Obsessive

I'm not really sure why, but the only thing I've wanted to do for the last couple of days is make jewelry.  The set for Easter must have gotten me going, and once the stuff is out its easy to keep going.  Every time I got close to finishing one piece, I wanted to try something else.  So here is a gallery of what I've been doing the last couple of days.

What do you think?  Any favorites?  I am working on a couple of tutorials for the newest designs.  Hopefully up next week.

The Vintage Vogue Jewelry

First, a big thank you to all of you who left very kind comments on the dress yesterday.  It was fun to wear, and very fulfilling to get a UFO done!


So the day before Easter, I was in the fabric shop to get buttons for yesterday's dress - the bolero jacket, to be specific.  And of course I had to wander down the bead aisle.  That prompted an impromptu making of some jewelry to match the dress.

 I bought the 'plain' cultured pearl beads.  The other pink and flesh toned beads I already had at home.

  A little random stringing of some beads.

And a couple of french hooks, and voila.  New jewelry for a new/old dress!
You can find instructions for the earrings here and the bracelet here.