SUNNY DAY BLOG HOP *** A Lisa Lodge Challenge

It has been a long while since I have visited with you my friends.  For this, I apologize.  I promise not to be such a stranger from now on.  My "come-back" blog is very special.  It is a bead challenge from Lisa Lodge of Pine Ridge Treasures.

    You know I was over the moon when I saw this package of goodies.  My mind was all over the place! I love the colors!  I love the cultured sea glass and the brass findings!!   I can make this and I can make that....

Please read on to see what I decided on.

     The very first thing I HAD to make were these GEOMETRIC GLASS EARRINGS:

At this point I need to add a disclaimer....My camera is new and I am trying to figure it out.  The pale glass is a lemon yellow.  I hope that by the time I have these list in my shop I will have the color right.  The circles are periwinkle.  The  thread used is olive drab (it really is the name) waxed Irish linen.  I think I say this every blog hop...but I may just keep these.  

Naturally, When the earrings were done, the matching necklace was screaming to be made!

 

      I believe the middle pendant shows the detail of the etching in the cultured sea glass.  The word LOVE is etched in bold capital letters.  

     On one side of the necklace you have anchors in the sand; the other sea turtles swimming with the current.  I have aptly (I think, anyway) I LOVE THE BEACH.

     For me, one of the best parts of summer is waking up to the birds singing!  I was so thrilled that Lisa included these sweet song birds in the kits.

These SONG BIRD EARRINGS will be in my shop when I re-open (as well as everything you see on this page).

This piece is presented last because it represents the LAST DAYS of SUMMER,  From the chainmaille rosettes to the teardrop (tears of sadness) crackle glass pendant.

Don't be too sad there are many more SUNNY DAYS at the following blogs.  Check out what these lovely ladies did with their kits:

Your hostess:  Lisa Lodge, A Grateful Artist

Kim Dworak, Cianci Blue

Shaiha Williams, Shaiha’s Ramblings

Becky Pancake, Becky Pancake Bead Designs

Beti Horvath, Stringing Fool Jewelry

Veralynne Malone, Designed by Vera

Rosee Hanemaayer, Silver Penny Artisans

Gloria Allen, Gloria Allen Designs

Chris Eisenberg, Wanderware

Stephanie McGinley, TBD

Carolyn Lawson, Carolyns Creations

Please leave you comments below.  Thank you so so much for stopping by!!!  

{{HUGS}}  Rosee

   

I WISH IT WERE SUMMER

I WISH IT WERE SUMMER!!  

A Lisa Lodge (Pine Ridge Treasures..on Facebook) blog hop bead challenge.

I love these challenges!!  I learn so much about myself; stretch the bounds of my creativity!!  I recommend something like this to all artisans.

The premise is this:  Lisa announces a theme.  You buy the kit sight unseen; with just a couple of clues. What we knew about this kit was that it might contain cultured sea glass, glass, plated metal, and other surprises (you see... no 2 kits are alike).  My surprises were charms (stars), Picture Jaspar, glass pearls, and some lovely findings (clasps, hooks, spacers)

Here is a picture of the items I received:

You all know I LOVE this selection!  My ideas were flowing like nearby Niagara Falls!  Here is aa picture of ALL of my items I thought I would use with my new treasures!

You are absolutely right.....a wee bit overwhelming!

After narrowing down my choices I made a bracelet, a pair of earrings and 2 necklaces.  I hope you like them!  Please leave comments below.

The following is the same necklaces with a view of how it hangs.

I love them all but this last one is my very favorite!! Not sure yet, I might just keep it.  

Thank you all for visiting.  Please follow me for more blog hop challenges, sightseeing, fashion tips, visiting with your favorite artist.  I have restructured my blog.  I will post the  schedule in my next post.

These items will be for sale at silverpennyartisan.etsy.com Monday 2/27/16.

Thank you so much for stopping by!!!!!

Have a great day!!!

Rosee

Please visit my fellow bloggers; see what was in their kits...

Your hostess:  Lisa Lodge, A Grateful Artist 

Kari Asbury, Hippie Chick Design 

Kim Dworak, Cianci Blue 

Shaiha Williams, Shaiha’s Ramblings 

Becky Pancake, Becky Pancake Bead Designs 

Beti Horvath, Stringing Fool Jewelry 

Jacqui Kipfer, Seven Oaks Jewellery 

Rosee Hanemaayer, Silver Penny Artisans  (you are here)

Kelly Fletcher - TBD

Diana Chavis - TBD

Blue Tassel Earrings. Blue and Silver Jewelry. Bohemian Gypsy Earrings

Heart Dangle Earrings. Blue Tassel Earrings. Blue and Silver Jewelry. Bohemian Gypsy Earrings.

These blue heart dangle earrings are constructed with tassels (chains with glass hearts) that hang at 3 levels. This gives the earrings more dimension, making them more interesting to view.

 

The longest chain is 1-1/2" long. The shortest is 1" long. The earrings hang a total of 3" from the top of the French hook; landing it at the bottom of your jawline.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/265723452/heart-dangle-earrings-blue-tassel?eref=a-need-to-succeed-team

Please view our jewelry gallery athttps://www.etsy.com/shop/silverpennyartisans

OOAK Unique Jewelry September 28, 2015

Long Asymmetrical Green, Ivory, and Brown Dangle Earrings

 

 

 Long asymmetrical green, ivory, and brown dangle earrings are very unique indeed!!
These are fun whimsical statement jewelry!
While they are made of natural stone, They are very light to wear.
The sea foam green stones and the ivory quartz are individually knotted on chocolate brown Irish waxed linen thread for drama AND security.
The bit of whimsy was added with the polka dot euro style beads.
Two (2) different shaped cola colored transparent beads finish off the earrings with asymmetrical flare.
Personally, I feel these are more casual than dressy but I will leave that up to you.
One hangs 4 1/2" (11.43cm). The other not quite 5" (12.7cm).
Dangle earrings look best with oval, round and heart shaped faces.

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Please visit again or drop by the shop

SilverPennyArtisans.etsy.com  the coffee is always on.

 

 

 

SILVER PENNY ARTISANS ~~~ Red Hoop Earrings (2 Aug 2015)

Boho Southwestern

Red Leather Hoop Earrings

 I labelled these earrings Boho Southwestern Earrings to keep it simple but I could have gone crazy! 

 I could have (and maybe should have) labeled them Red Boho Southwestern Funky Leather OOAK Teardrop Hoop Earrings. Phew! But that says it all! 

They are quite funky with the "Wagon Wheel" designed wooden barrel bead on the red leather cord!  

They are, most definitely, one of a kind!

These earrings hang 3" from the top of the hook and are 1" wide, long and narrow.

 

Today alone, they were featured in two (2) Etsy collections!

//www.etsy.com/treasury/NjM2OTA1MDZ8MjcyNzY5NTY3Mg/red-blueaugust

 https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjcwMzA4Nzl8MjcyNzY5NTkzNA/red

Thanks for stopping by!  Please visit again or drop by the shop

www.etsy.com/shop/SilverPennyArtisans the coffee is always on.

 

SILVER PENNY ARTISANS ~~~ OUR NEWEST PIECE (31 July 2015)

Classic Chic Gold Geometric Earrings

 Classic Chic Gold Geometric Drop Earrings hang around 3/4" (think penny)

The decorative gold square is 1/2"x1/2" (1cmx1cm or a chocolate chip)

There is a 2mm (1/16" or coriander seed) light blue rhinestone in the middle of the square.

You can wear these earrings anywhere; everyday.

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Please visit again or drop by the shop

www.etsy.com/shop/SilverPennyArtisans   the coffee is always on.