What's Your Sign, Baby?

I know, I know, hard to believe that I take a break from my REAL hobby of bead collecting, but yes, I do actually make stuff sometimes:

The beautiful bronze pendant is from Summer's Studio on Etsy. I wire-wrapped Swarovski crystals in three different colors, some vintage green and gold melon beads and some brass filigree beads to create the "chain" part of the piece.

Here's a closeup of the pendant. I can't wait until she lists some more of these with different designs - they are just yummy!

Clasp is a Vintaj brass hook and eye and this picture also gives you a close up of some of the crystals.

One last look.

I love that piece, but it's so very tranquil in its color scheme. Or maybe it was just the 3 days of buckets of rain. Either way, I thought it was time to brighten things up around here:

Fun and cheery seed beads with some glass rounds and hearts, Bali silver and silver charms mixed in for good measure.

Here's a close up of the centerpiece. I almost used a heart-shaped toggle, but I thought that might be a little too much cuteness. But, check out my hammered silver wire spiral at the bottom of the red heart. Not too shabby ;-)

A close up view of the side of the necklace - some Czech and Chinese glass hanging out together there.

Another look at the center piece.

And the entire necklace again.

These two necklaces are a perfect example of what happens when a Gemini (me) tries to develop a signature "style." You get two opposite ends of the spectrum - one very artsy, tranquil, elegant piece...and one piece made by a 13-year-old girl on a sugar high.

KJ