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“Earring Pairs” Is Just a Suggestion

04 Sunday Nov 2018

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A Grateful Artist, Blue Hare Art Wear, Cathleen Zaring, Gaea Handmade, Madison Cat Project, Nicole St. Laurent, Raven's Meadow, Sondra's Estate Beads Destash Depot

I often see beautiful beads that are termed “earring pairs” and present themselves as perfect for this purpose. I sometimes use them as earrings. But I if I want to keep them for myself to wear, I use them otherwise because I don’t wear earrings.

That was the case with some beautiful polymer clay dangles I got from Nicole St. Laurent of Raven’s Meadow. They have a sort of Fordite look that I love. 

They would have made beautiful earrings, but I wanted to keep them. I decided to go minimal so as not to distract from their beauty. They are on a copper ring by Gaea and have a vintage glass peal drop. I order a lot of wonderful vintage things from Sondra’s Estate Beads Destash Depot. Whenever she sends an order, she sends freebies. I love using freebies people send. It’s fun to see them find their place.

I finished the necklace with a handmade copper clasp by Gaea. They are perfect for my look. When I buy beads from her, I like to add a clasp or two to each order to keep them in stock. 

A simple necklace that highlights the beautiful materials. Another example is this adorable enamel frog by Cathleen Zaring of Blue Hare Art Wear. Again, they would have made wonderful earrings, but I bought a pair knowing I wanted to use one as a necklace for myself. So, I used the other as a necklace for the Artists for Animals Auction to raise money for Madison Cat Project. 

Today, 11/4/18, is the last day of the auction. If you are reading this before 8:00 PM Central Time, there is still a chance to peruse the wonderful handmade items (not just jewelry!) from a variety of artists, each supporting their chosen animal charity. Click this link to view the auctions or even join the page to get updates for future auctions.

Turquoise and Hot Pink – Classic Color Combination

08 Saturday Jul 2017

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Nicole St. Laurent, Raven's Meadow

Back before I knew about art beads, I made a necklace I absolutely loved with hot pink rondelles and turquoise venetian glass rectangles.  It was really beautiful, but I took it apart in recent years because I stopped wearing the more delicate styles I used to make. I like a chunkier look now, but that doesn’t mean I stopped liking that color combination.

When I saw a feather pendant with those exact colors by new-to-me artist Nicole St. Laurent of Raven’s Meadow, I was thrilled! I found a great strand of irregular turquoise nuggets and paired that with some of those hot pink rondelles from my earlier necklace. 

I love how each color makes the other pop.  I also like all the texture created by the irregular nuggets and in the pendant.

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