That title sounds a little dramatic for what I have to show today. But what I made last night got me thinking. I have a million projects (that’s approximate) marked in books and magazines, ideas I’ve sketched out in journals and on scraps of paper, and ideas for upcoming blog hops. Yet I saw a color combination on the internet last night (turquoise and red) which I’ve seen many times before but always like, and I hopped right up and made a necklace.
Why haven’t I worked on any of those other ideas but immediately made this one the moment I had it? I would love to know the answer and unlock the key to my own creativity. Possibly because I knew it would be an easy project. Maybe because it involved knotting which I find extremely relaxing.
In any case, I think it’s a nice necklace, and I’m glad I made it. I used a Tibetan lapis pendant, some turquoise-ish nugget beads and red waxed linen.
The pops of red from the stringing material don’t show up as much as I had hoped because the beads are irregularly shaped and sometimes just naturally cover it up. Part of my impetus to use these beads (which I haven’t had that long) so quickly is that I love this small nugget shape. It is quite a favorite of mine, and I think they look great just knotted together.
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Truly beautiful, as always!
I agree with you knotting is so relaxing! I love the combination of red and turquoise and the playful aspect of the here/not here red knots. Great necklace!
I have a boat load if ideas as well…never enough time! Love this necklace…turquoise and coral (coral color, anyway), always look spectacular together!
I am with you. I wish I knew why sometimes I am so inspired that I jump up and make something while other ideas might sit for years. Great design though! I don’t work with nuggets much even though I love the look.