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

   

SURPRISE SATURDAY Oct 17, 2015

As you know SURPRISE SATURDAY can be anything I feel like chatting about.  You never know what you are going to get.  

Today, I am sharing my shops items that were featured in a listing blitz host by the A NEED TO SUCCEED team on Etsy.

Steampunk Gears Belt Buckle Necklace

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/212337795/steampunk-gears-belt-buckle-necklace?ref=listings_manager_grid 

 The steampunk gears belt buckle necklace is a wonderfully simple and elegant steampunk necklace; contemporary and edgy yet not over the top.

The elements are up-cycled. Up-cycling makes a positive impact on the environment. I feel it is greener than recycling.

The length is 21 1/2" (matinee length). The matinee length necklace is perfect with turtlenecks, scoop necks, square necklines, open collar shirts and sweetheart necklines.

It is silver toned; meaning it will match anything and everything.

Simply put the steampunk gears belt buckle necklace is THE necklace!

Tree of Life and First Acorns Earrings

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/198116950/tree-of-life-and-first-acorns-earrings?ref=listings_manager_grid 

Tree of Life and First Acorns Earrings remind me of The Lord of the Rings.

In The Fellowship of the Ring, Tom Bombadil said, "Eldest, that's what I am...Tom remembers the first raindrop and the first acorn...he knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless — before the Dark Lord came from Outside.."

You can wear these gorgeous earrings every day! They can be worn on just about every occasion and outfit!

LENGTH: 1" from the bottom of the coiled fish hook earrings (with silicone backs)

Long Versatile Key Necklace

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/184065674/long-versatile-key-necklace-ivory-key?ref=listings_manager_grid

Long Versatile Key Necklace is also a beaded bracelet! This clever necklace can be worn short or long. With the key or without the key. Can be worn single strand or double; twisted or not. It is about as versatile as you can want!!! Can be worn single, double, twisted, or not as a wrapped bracelet as well!

The necklace chain is strung with size 11/0 seed beads of pastel aqua, pastel peach, white with an opaque luster, antique gold and translucent amber.

The ivory (antiqued white) key is an over-sized skeleton key measuring 4"long and 1 1/2" at its tallest.

This ingenious necklace is closed with an oval clasp. 

 

 Thanks for stopping by!!!

Blue Upcycled Necklace with Pendant....4 October 2015

Blue Upcycled Necklace with Pendant

 

 My blue upcycled necklace with pendant is a vintage 1960's plastic beaded necklace I updated with a glass pendant and a cute bow. This is such a fun and happy piece of jewelry!!!

The silk cording is knotted between the beads for a tough of glamour.

The glass teardrop shaped pendant is royal blue, green, light blue and very very smooth & shiny. I love it!

The vintage necklace is rated GREAT (no damage or faults, no need of repair, presentable and wearable) on the grading scale. The plastic beads are blue. The piece is 25 1/2" continuous with a 2 3/4" pendant.

The length of the necklace is called Matinee. A typical matinee necklace will lay at or just below the center of the bust. The pendant will add 2 3/4" to this. You can wear this piece with a turtleneck, collared shirt, or a boat neckline (to name a few).

https://www.etsy.com/listing/247490481/blue-upcycled-necklace-with-pendant?ref=listings_manager_grid