Dutch Tulips

These were my submission for the Art Bead Scene blog March 2012 challenge for which the inspiration was le moulin au poivre by Vincent Van Gogh. The hematite beads are lampwork glass beads by radiantmind on etsy. I didn't get them upload to flickr in time to be part of the blog tour. 

I handmade the earwires.
Approximately 46mm/1 13/16"








Inspiration is a piece by VanGogh:

Black Ice Bracelet and Earring set

This set is from my Gatsby Collection (a collection of art deco inspired pieces named after the book The Great Gatsby that is set in the "Flapper" era).
I handmade the earwires.

Earrings: 38mm/1 1/2"
Bracelet: 6 3/4"
Sizes are approximations.

Pinterest

I just joined Pinterest. 

Spring Fashion

According to Who What Wear these are the trends this spring:

Statement Earrings
Hawaiian prints
Boxy coats
Pastels
Woven accessories
Sporty Attire
Peplum tops (flares at hips or has dropped waistline)
Ankle strap shoes
Monchromatic suits
Flowery Appliques
Envelope skirts (folds or front slit)
Heavy metal belts
Drop waist dresses (1920's Flapper style)

It seems that my Gatsby line is perfect for the Flapper style dresses and statement earrings.

February ABS Blog tour

The February blog tour is out.  This is the first time I have had a submission pictured in the blog.  I hope you enjoy everyone's submission.  I actually had a second submission that is detailed in my previous blog post.
The ABS flickr page shows all of the February entries including my second submission.  I like to click on the first picture and then hit "older" to see the next submission.  Please comment if you like someone's piece.  It always makes me smile when I get a comment. 

Jagged Cliffs

This is my second submission to the February ABS blog challenge.  It was a very inspiring piece.

The focal/charm is from Dream Catchers in Galena, Illinois.  The inspiration piece had what I would call "jagged cliffs."

I thought that the wavy wirework would replicate that.

The intricate Celtic design kept the theme going.

I decided to try a new clasp design.  It took some time to perfect the piece but I think that clasp turned out nice.

INSPIRATION PIECE:

The Conference of the Birds by Habiballah

Page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din `Attar

 ca. 1600; Safavid Iran (Isfahan)

The River

This piece is designed after the river in the inspiration piece. Clasp is by Humble beads which I picked up at the Milwaukee Bead & Button show.  Thanks for the coupon Heather.  Silver jumprings, crimp beads, and crimp covers. Rectangle beads are blue goldstone.  Green flower: Frosted green ten-petal flower spacer bead with Peridot Swarovski® crystal.

INSPIRATION: The Conference of the Birds by Habiballah, page from a manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (The Language of the Birds) of Farid al-Din `Attar ca. 1600; Safavid Iran (Isfahan)