one thing i've never mentioned are jeannie's fabulous bead packets. she does these amazing paper confections on her bags that i've so enjoyed collecting. the october packet led me to me theme this month, which is halloween!
the peeled paint art beads are red and gold, perfect for halloween! so i pulled out one of my halloween theme polymer focals that i made.
i bought a strand of red rolled silk cord and thought it matched jeannie's beads perfectly. i used black waxed cotton cord, wrapped the silk with it, then strung jeannie's art beads randomly with knots. i left them loose on the cord for some movement.
on the other side i used a fallen angel brass hook and eye for the closure and a short strand of thin leather cord and another peeled paint art bead.
i'm not sure i'm entirely satisfied with the red silk dangle. what do you think?
thanks, jeannie, for letting me be a part of your team!!!
don't forget to visit the rest of us this month:
Michelle Buettner http://www,misheldesigns.blogspot.com/
Shannon Chomanczuk http://www.formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com/
Jeannie K Dukic http://site.jkdjewelry.com/blog
Cindy Cima Edwards http://www.cindycima.com
Beth Emery http://storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.com
Erin Prais-Hintz http://treasures-found.blogspot.com
Charlie Jacka http://clay-space.com
Kristen Stevens http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com
Lola Surwillo http://www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com
Oh, love your cat pendant - it's awesome! I like the dangle, too - but some little black beads on the ends might be nice, too. Either way I think it looks great! Your necklace really shows off Jeannie's beads nicely, too - looks like it will be fun to wear on Halloween!!
ReplyDeleteI love that this piece, while thematic, is subtle and elegant so you can continue to wear it, not just as a "Hallowe'en" necklace, Beth.
ReplyDeleteVery cute necklace - and so fitting to this month!
ReplyDeleteLove your focal too!
Hi Beth,
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool. I love your polymer clay pendant, it's perfect for this necklace. The black cord makes me think of spiders walking along the cord and the red gives it that little punch of color. Thank you so much for taking this journey with me this year Beth. I hope is well with you.
Fantastic necklace!
ReplyDeleteCute, I like that pendant :-)
ReplyDeleteWOW I just can't seem to understand fiber as well as others but I have to tell you I love that you can match it to the beads and I have to say I would also totally wear this necklace!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the focal you created. Very apropos for the season! Enjoy the day. Erin
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