Saturday, May 24, 2014

Blog Hop Reveal

Today is the Day!! I joined in Diane of Suburban Girl Studios Waxed Linen Blog Hop & today is the reveal!!  I just recently started working with waxed linen cord & selling it the bead shows, due to the high number of my customers that asked if I carried it, so I took the plunge....& the following is the result!!  I'm loving all the colors it's available in & how well it knots. 

For the Blog Hop I decided to use the following Materials:
Ceramic Disks by Marsha Neal Studio
Ceramic Cap by Marsha Neal Studio
Ceramic Wire Shards by Marsha Neal Studio
4 Ply Irish Waxed Linen(Mint)
Pewter Toggle
3MM Crown/Tulip Crimp End
Small Drop & Long Drop Seed Beads from Twisted Sistah Beads 


  
The ceramic pieces I used from Marsha Neal Studio are from her collection of beads that I sell at the bead shows, Thank You very much Marsha, I've been dying to use these disks in a finished piece of jewelry!!  & they're paired with seed beads from a dear friend of both Marsha & I, Leslie of Twisted Sistah Beads & Fiber!! I had no choice but to include Leslie's favorite color seed bead - Matte Khaki Iris - for which Leslie calls it "the New Black"!!  
This is a big step out of the box for me jewelry wise, in that this is my first asymmetrical necklace!  Yikes, I've been making jewelry for 14 years, selling at bead shows since 2006 & this is the first one!!  Well better late then never right, I hope you enjoy it!!  In the next coming weeks I will be listing new kits on my Etsy shop as well as some other supplies I carry at the bead shows including the Irish Waxed Linen!! Check out my Etsy Shop in the next couple weeks or come visit me at a bead show in the Northeast - check out my show schedule posted on the left side of my blog page!!

Darlene

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23 comments:

  1. Honey from the BeeMay 24, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    Yowza! I think you've found another great medium for you! Love this necklace - the colors, the many strands... gorgeous!

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  2. CynthiaMay 24, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Lovely balance in this asymmetrical design! The way the gathered strands play off the discs is quite nice. - Cynthia

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  3. Ann SchroederMay 24, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    For someone who just recently started using waxed linen and for your first asymmetrical necklace - wow! Really lovely. Just keep doing what you're doing!

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  4. Michelle MachMay 24, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Looks like you're a natural at asymmetrical designs! I love how the waxed linen and beads look together--very fitting!

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  5. a2susanMay 24, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Your necklace is simply marvelous! Love the colors, and although it may be asymmetrical it looks perfectly balanced in design.

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  6. Shai WilliamsMay 24, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    What a gorgeous necklace! I love how you played the many strands off against the clasp. Just yummy!

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  7. UnknownMay 24, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Fabulous asymmetric design! So glad you joined in the blog hop!

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  8. Sarajo WentlingMay 24, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    I can't believe this is your first asymmetrical design. Great work!

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  9. Kari AsburyMay 24, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Gorgeous! You did beautifully for your first asymmetrical design and I love all the shades of green!

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  10. Becky PancakeMay 24, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    Hi Darlene, Your necklace is awesome. It is one of my favorite pieces from this hop.You chose the colors very well. You really worked that waxed linen. Kudos to you fro trying asymmetrical. You did it really well.

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  11. Nolly GelsingerMay 25, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Great use of the toggle with Marsha's disk. Beautiful design.

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  12. SueBeadsMay 25, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    AWESOME design! I LOVE how you used Marsha's pieces!

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  13. Therese's TreasuresMay 25, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Gorgeous necklace I love the color and the design. Marsha's components are a joy to work with, don't you agree?
    Therese

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    1. flowersMay 25, 2014 at 3:47 PM

      Nicely designed, my eyes are drawn to the asymmetry of the piece. The colors are very summery. Makes me think of Destin Florida

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  16. Erin SiegelMay 25, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Wow! This is such a fantastic design! I love the asymmetry and the multiple strands of linen cord. It gives the piece a full look with great texture. I also like the macrame section on the side. The variation in knotting techniques adds lots of interest. An amazing job for your first asymmetrical piece. I never would have guessed that!

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  17. KayzKreationzMay 25, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    I love this necklace. The discs/focal are great. I love your choice of seed beads with them and the way you attached the focal. Very delicate, intricate and pretty all at the same time.

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  18. baymoondesignMay 26, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Gorgeous necklace! I love the color, design, and Marsha's ceramics.

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  19. KelsyCMay 26, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Gorgeous colors and I love how balanced it is, even though it is asymmetrical! The tassel/dangle at the bottom is especially wonderful!

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  20. Sandi VolpeMay 27, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    Loveyour design and the colors are perfect.

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  21. aneri_masiMay 31, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    I struggle with asymmetry...this is just perfect! Beautiful colors too!

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  22. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    I never would guess this was your first asymmetrical piece, it's beautifully balanced! Looks fabulous, love the multiple strands!

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