Saturday, July 20, 2013

Bead Hoarder's Blog Hop Reveal

Well, I have been making lots of stuff with my hoard of beads and things. Haven't quite finished everything thing that I have started but I will eventually.

I started on a Mermaid's Necklace in freeform, that will use lots of beads:


still can't decide how I want to hang it, playing with some possibilities ( any suggestions?0

next I went to a Gem and Mineral show and bought a bunch of stones so I did a little wire wrapping:


That is it so far, my bead hoard is not much smaller, but I have been busy and it was fun! Annita



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48 comments:

  1. WindDancerStudiosJuly 20, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Freeform is something I've never tried. Wonderful start to it, I'll be looking forward to seeing it's progress!

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 20, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      I am considering hanging it from some pearls in various shades of greens and blues. Will post pics when finished

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  2. Cece CormierJuly 20, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    That mermaid piece is awesome. Want to go to the beach!

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 20, 2013 at 8:09 AM

      Thanks Cece, I had a great time making it so far

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  3. AnonymousJuly 20, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    This definitely makes me want to go to the beach! Beautiful pieces - looking forward to following your progress.

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 20, 2013 at 3:37 PM

      Thanks, I love the beach, unfortunately I don't live near one any more, but I did move a big tub of shells with me when we moved to Oklahoma from South Florida

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  4. KimJuly 20, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful pieces, I can't wait to see what else you do!

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 20, 2013 at 3:38 PM

      Thanks Kim, I had lots of fun with the mermaid piece so far, I will most likely add a mix of pearls to the necklace part, when I find my stash of pearls LOL

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  5. Rebecca EdnieJuly 20, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    That shell is gorgeous!

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM

      Thanks Rebecca, it was part of the stash of shells that I moved to Oklahoma with me from Florida several years ago. I loved the barnacle piece on the outside it was the perfect spot to add a pearl. Annita

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  6. UnknownJuly 20, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    wow!!

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  7. ladelizchicaJuly 20, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    I like the idea of you using the shells in your designs.

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 20, 2013 at 6:27 PM

      Thanks, I wish I still lived near the beach, but you can't always live where you want. At least I am by the lake here in Oklahoma so that is something. Annita

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  8. UnknownJuly 21, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    What a beautiful mermaid necklace, and I can see the start of some gorgeous other pieces with those beads you purchased.

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 21, 2013 at 8:17 AM

      Thanks Marlene, I have so many beads and so little time, but I will get more done eventually (and keep adding to my hoard)
      Annita

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  9. AliciaJuly 21, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Gorgeous - I haven't tried freeform beading yet, I am quite afraid to :) Your mermaid necklace is gorgeous. I love the shell wrapping a lot! (I like the other 2 as well, but the shell really speaks to me!)

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 21, 2013 at 3:53 PM

      Thanks Alicia, I love wire wrapping but I am becoming hooked on the free form too!

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  10. CynthiaJuly 21, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    I wish I had the talent for freeform. Love your beads!

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 21, 2013 at 3:54 PM

      Cynthia, I found the free form to be quite liberating, if you make a mistake you just incorporate it into the design and do whatever you like. no rules in free form Annita

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  11. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Love the wrapped clam shell :)

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 21, 2013 at 3:55 PM

      Thanks, it is my favorite wire wrap project so far. Annita

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  12. UnknownJuly 21, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Omg the wirewrapped shell ! I would have NEVER thought to do that ! It's downright sublime !

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 22, 2013 at 5:16 AM

      Thanks so much Audrey, I have wrapped a couple of shells in the past, this was my first scallop shell and I was really happy with how it turned out. Annita

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  13. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)July 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Your theme is wonderful, Annita... everyone loves the sea and her gifts. I am sure these awesome components will find themselves in beautiful completed works of art soon!

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 22, 2013 at 5:17 AM

      Thanks Monique, I picked up some pearls yesterday to finish off the Mermaids necklace will post pics when completed. Annita

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  14. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Love the wire wrapped shell. All are great pieces.

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 22, 2013 at 5:18 AM

      Thanks! I had fun working on them and still have lots of things in my hoard to keep on going. Annita

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  15. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    The seashell freform pendent is my fav!
    It could be perfect with a beaded crochet necklace!!!

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 22, 2013 at 5:20 AM

      Thanks Ilenia, you are right a beaded crochet necklace would be great but I have failed many times attempting bead crochet so I will most likely hang it from pearls with perhaps a few crystals thrown in. Annita

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  16. Charis DesignsJuly 22, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Wow! The freeform pendant is spectacular!!! The wire wrapped shells are a great idea. Such lovely work- Christie

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 23, 2013 at 4:33 AM

      Thanks Charis! I love working natural materials into my work. Annita

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  17. UnknownJuly 23, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    I love each piece of this beautiful jewellery you've made! The wrapped shell with the pearl is my favourite, it's so delicate!
    Have fun with creating more jewellery later on :-)and have a great ☼ summer ☼

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 23, 2013 at 4:35 AM

      Thanks Dini, I love how that shell turned out also. I wasn't real sure when I started that I would be able to wrap it successfully, but it came together easier than expected. Annita

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  18. Becky PancakeJuly 23, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Annita your jewelry is wonderful. The Mermaid's Necklace is way cool. I think I would stitch spiral rope straps with more of the beads you used on the shells. That should give it movement like the water would have. I have seen lots of wire wrapping but the small gold rounds add a special touch. Good job.

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 23, 2013 at 1:23 PM

      Thanks Becky, I thought about a spiral rope at first (it/s what I did on my pink and white freeform) but I am leaning towards just using pearls, I have some in the same blue as the beads on the shell. I can't decide what I like best, I do beading, wirework and silver smith work, I guess I am just like to do a little of just about everything when it comes to jewelry. Annita

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  19. anafiassaJuly 23, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Everything is simply lovely! Wire-work, working with seed beads... I am very impressed by your talent! Nice work! :)

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 23, 2013 at 1:24 PM

      Thanks, I am glad you like my work. I love doing all kinds of jewelry techniques, can't make myself settle for just one. Annita

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  20. Nelly MayJuly 24, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Your mermaid necklace is going to lookawesome when it's finished.

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    1. AWJewelryJuly 25, 2013 at 5:11 AM

      Thanks Nelly May, I am experimenting with several options for the Mermaid necklace and should have an idea of how to finish it soon. Annita

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  21. CraftyHopeJuly 28, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I can't help with suggestions on how to hang that necklace, but am in awe of your wire wrapping. I especially like what you did with the shell in the middle and the addition of the pearl. Very cool!

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    1. AWJewelryAugust 8, 2013 at 6:21 AM

      you will have to come back and see the new post I finished the Mermaid's necklace. I think that wire wrapping is my favorite thing to do, I can't do it full time however, my hands just can't hold up to the abuse of the wires

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  22. KepiJuly 31, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    I love your mermaid necklace, beautiful colors!

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    1. AWJewelryAugust 8, 2013 at 6:22 AM

      Thanks Kepi, I just added a new blog entry, I finished the mermaid's necklace. Let me know what you think about how I finished it off Annita

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  23. GerdaAugust 7, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    As I am very late to start hopping I got to see your Mermaid's Necklace in its full glory and it looks stunning :)

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    1. AWJewelryAugust 8, 2013 at 6:22 AM

      Thanks Gerda! I am so glad you liked it! Annita

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  24. Kari AsburySeptember 9, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Beautiful! Your mermaid necklace looks like it will be fantastic when it is finished.

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  25. AWJewelrySeptember 10, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    I have a later post of the finished piece and have it listed on ETSY Hope you like how I finished it off. Thanks, Annita

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