Wedding #6

This bride was on a very tight budget. I was able to complete her simple wedding jewelry for only $44! She really liked the Champagne and Chocolate jewelry I did for the previous wedding, but her dresses were darker. So, I came up with Champagne and Dark Chocolate. She purchased one necklace so she could see it in person and it matched perfectly. She ordered necklaces for three more bridesmaids this morning, and I'll be shipping them to her tomorrow!

Contest Piece Has Been Completed!

Yeah! I finally finished the necklace I've been working on for the Fire Mountain Gems 2009 Beading Contest. I need to have the pictures to Fire Mountain Gems by the 15th, so I'll have to pay the extra money to express mail the package. I didn't have as much time to work on this piece as I would have liked to. I'm hoping to be a finalist in the contest as I was last year with my 'Flight of the Butterfly' bracelet. I haven't come up with a name for this piece yet... I'll have to do that before I mail the photos in the morning.

It took me several months to decide to submit this type of necklace in the contest. Then, weeks were spent pooring over my bead catalogs to find just the right components to complete my idea. Once the beads arrived, many, many hours were spent making, tearing out, and re-making each component and then connecting them all together. It was frustrating at times, but overall, I LOVE this kind of work. I wish this type of thing was something I could do more than just once a year.

Champagne and Chocolate

This is the fifth set of wedding jewelry I've made in 2009. I really like this set and would be interested in seeing the jewelry with the dresses. I'm sure it will be beautiful.

This bride asked for a brown illusion style necklace with matching earrings. The colors I used remind me of champagne and chocolate. The light brown glass pearls look absolutely yummy when combined with the smoked topaz Swarovski crystals.

I have been having so much fun designing wedding jewelry this year. I am constantly on the hunt for great prices on beading supplies so I can pass the savings onto my customers. My quality is among the very best, and I think my love for my work is reflected in my finished product. Check out some of my other jewelry designs and handmade gift items at www.charmedgifts.etsy.com.

Wedding #4

I'm about to loose track of which wedding I'm working on! God's been good to me! I just finished jewelry for an Etsian (someone who shops and/or sells at Etsy.com)

This bride chose a simple, yet absolutely beautiful set for her bridesmaids. A stunning single strand illusion style necklace strung on silver beading cable with matching earrings and bracelets. The two flowergirls are wearing miniature versions of the same gorgeous necklace and bracelet. This jewelry should complete a very elegant ensemble.

Now I'm off to make the perfect pair of earrings for a bride whose party is wearing royal purple. Then I'll be working on the set pictured above in browns for another Etsian. Wish me luck!

Barefoot Sandal

So... I finished wedding #3 for the season, but the bride picked up the jewelry before I took pics of the finished order. You can see the necklace she chose here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22106638 She also had matching earrings and flower girl jewelry made.

But, the real reason for this post is a new design I just came up with. It's an anklet sandal, or barefoot sandal. Basically it's an anklet with an attached toe ring. I love the colors in this one ~ I call it 'Tahitian Treasures'. Click on the blog title 'Barefoot Sandal' to be linked to this item on my website.