Showing posts with label rhinestone ball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rhinestone ball. Show all posts

Saintly Vintage Charm Necklace

November 7, 2010

It's been difficult to find the time to create these days, what with Irish dance competitions, Halloween and birthdays (not to mention the slumber party of pre-teen girls here Friday night!)  So I'm really happy that I have something to show for myself.  My-self.  It's an interesting concept when you're a mom.  And a really important one.

Saint Benedict steals the limelight on this one.


I combined a tassel from a vintage costume jewelry necklace with a vintage rhinestone earring-turned-charm and a crucifix from a vintage rosary.  Then I added the flea market St. Benedict medal.



Freshwater pearls, rhinestone balls, faceted black beads and faceted smoky glass crystal rondelles round out the necklace.  It's another one of those that I'll be hard-pressed to list in my Etsy shop. because I want to wear it!  What's that about, anyway?  Am I the only one with this affliction?  Please tell me that I'm not alone ~ how do you part with favored treasures you've created?

I need to restock the shop to get ready for Somewhat Simple's Studio Boutique Holiday 2010, which opens on BLACK FRIDAY and goes through the following Tuesday.  Five days of shopping in your pajamas!  Deals abound ~ I'll be offering free shipping.  Who knows what other great buys are just waiting to be snatched up!  I'll remind you again as the days draw closer.  Thanksgiving is only 18 days away!  Yikes!  Next thing you know Christmas muzak will be playing everywhere you go......I can't even think about it at this point ~ lol.

Have a great week!




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Time Stands Still Reminiscence Heirloom

September 15, 2010

Last Friday I posted about what's been inspiring me for Inspiration Friday over at Common Ground.  If you read it, you know I shared a Sundance Jewelry necklace entitled Trinket Watch Necklace.   Here it is.

Sorry, but that's the clearest I can manage to get the picture.  Anyway, I'd been wondering for a while (oh, about a year or so!) what I could do with an old watch of my mom's.  She passed away when I was in my twenties so anything of hers is pretty special to me.  When I thought about it recently, I realized why I love this necklace so much.  The watch face reminded me of one of my mom's old watches that were just sitting in my jewelry box.

Once the light bulb went off, I couldn't wait to start creating.  I really do love it. 





Mom's old watch {plus} a vintage Saint (Padre) Pio medal {plus} a flea market rhinestone ball all add up to a smashing combination.  Especially coupled with the two-part chain ~ part rosary bead, part gunmetal.  And I always use antique brass findings and toggle clasps whenever I can.

I guess it's just another example of vintage blessings ~ my favorite kind.

I'm linking this up at:

Someday Crafts 
Somewhat Simple
Everything etsy 
Paisley Passions
Today's Creative Blog
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Little Lovelies Freshwater Pearl Bracelet

April 7, 2010

 Well, I promised a delicate and feminine bracelet, so here goes:


Yes, it's quite a departure from my usual "substantial" charm bracelets!  But it has two of my favorite things ~ pearls and (understated) bling!  I fell in love with these rhinestone studded balls the moment I saw them.


I just loved adding them as dangling charms at the end of the bracelet.  Does anyone else love these gem-studded balls like I do?  How have you used them?  I'd love to hear your ideas. 

I've already used a few of them in some of my other designs and I can't seem to get enough of them.  They come in all colors and sizes.  I found these at http://Beadbuddies.net.  http://Shipwreckedbeads.com also has a nice selection.  (Sorry ~ I only just learned how to enter html code so that I can reference another website by name without actually typing in the web address and you can just click on the name and off you go!  Unfortunately I don't have time to mess around with code right now!  I'll admit that it sure does LOOK prettier, but alas, the beauty will have to wait.)     

You may also have noticed that I've created more blog "buttons" in draft to promote my blog.  See sidebar....Anyway, I keep changing my mind as to what I want it look like and what I want it to say.  I'm also having trouble just creating the darn thing from scratch.  Any other blog button war stories or helpful hints you'd like to share?  Your insight would be greatly appreciated!  (I'm not sayin' that I'd give you my first born or anything but......who knows :) )

Time to catch up on tivo'd stuff with the hubs.  Popcorn anyone?  TTFN

"The strength of a man's virtue must not be measured by his effort, but by his ordinary life."
 ~ Pascal
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