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Anne Gardanne, Diane Hawkey, Famous Vintage Bead Hoard Liquidation Destash, Jenny Davies-Reazor, Supply Your Soul, The Lost Apothecary
I love these word pendants Jenny Davies-Reazor makes. I recently read The Lost Apothecary and really enjoyed it, so this “apothecary” pendant resonated with me. (I also now follow some mudlarkers on Instagram!) I had gotten a mixed lot of Czech glass beads from Famous Vintage Bead Hoard Liquidation Destash in the colors of the pendant. I thought they would make a good match.
I used a blue enamel floral piece by Anne Gardanne on one side and an irregular ceramic bead by Diane Hawkey on the other with a little green-blue ceramic floral bead cap. I find the colors soothing and invigorating at the same time.
I got some cool large enamel rings, also from Famous Vintage Bead Hoard Liquidation Destash. I looked through my Diane Hawkey stash because she often uses such nice bright colors. I made a chain out of the enamel rings and some large oval black jump rings.
I used two fun buttons where the pendant ring attaches to the necklace chain. The green and red one on the left in this photo came from a trip my sister and her girlfriend took to the Netherlands. I used a small section of lightweight black chain at the back because I knew it would be more comfortable.
I had some beautiful grey rosary chain (also from the Famous Vintage Bead Hoard) out for a project it didn’t end up going with, but I thought it would be good for another project I had in mind. I had some grungy silver metal hearts from Shipwreck Dandy Supply. I love grunge! I sealed them with Renaissance Wax. I needed a chain in the front I could attach them to, and I found the absolute perfect leftover section of chain from Supply Your Soul with ancient relic patina. I used one vintage Swarovski crystal to heighten the glam factor of the glam-grunge look.
It has been fun to have some creative time this weekend. I have more projects, but I have to get some other things done around the house, so they will have to wait. I hope your upcoming week goes well!