Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Deryn Mentock's Inspirational Challenge

Ya'll know I can't resist a challenge, right? So when I stumbled upon Deryn's blog, Something Sublime, and she said she had a color challenge, I was jumping up and down happy! I immediately said yes, cause I'm tellin' ya, those are MY colors!! Check 'em out!
Deryn's blog is full of romantic, vintage images, so that's where my mind was heading. I don't really wear that kind of jewelry, so I was trying really hard to marry the two ideas.
I decided to use a pattern I fell in love with and hadn't had a chance to try....the Daisy Spiral from B&B April 2011.


I"m not very sure about the chain on this. I'm still very new at mixing media, so if any of you have seen a better chain choice, let me know. I doubled it, since one strand was too wimpy for the size of the beadwork. 
This piece does look a bit on the goth side, (which I don't do) but I was really working towards a dark, lush romantic feel.  I knew the beads would be a challenge to photograph, since they are mostly all shiny. The flower motif is in 3 colors, transparent red, silver lined crystal, and matte black.
The beaded beads are transparent red bicones, with metallic hematite seed beads.
I also made some earrings, but didn't like the style at all, so no pics of those. I did try to incorporate the green in this, but it gave a decidedly Christmas feel to it, which was not what I was going for.
Thanks Deryn, for a lovely color challenge! Head over to her site for a link of the other participants. Blessings, Shirley



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17 comments:

  1. coffeeaddictOctober 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Love it! The chain is perfect, don't change it. And I love the toggle clasp. It's not so much goth, to me it looks more medieval, Tudor style :-)

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  2. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oh sista that is one gorgeous piece!! Do you like how the daisies turned out because in the magazine picture they were a bit off. I have put this one on a to do list so I guess I am asking "should I do?"

    Hugs

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  3. Deryn MentockOctober 19, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Oh, my goodness...isn't this spectacular! Thanks so much for participating!

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  4. Niky SayersOctober 19, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Oh my that is utterly stunning and must have taken ages! I think the double chain looks great and it really has an elegant feel to it!

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  5. ShukuOctober 19, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Oh that is just spectacular beadwork and so beautiful! Keep the chain, don't change it - it adds to the interest of the whole piece. Gorgeous, love it!

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  6. AliceOctober 19, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    It's beautiful! I wouldn't change a thing. I can't imagine the amount of work that you put into making this.

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  7. KayzKreationzOctober 19, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    It turned out so great Shirley. Congrats on a really nice piece.

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  8. Therese's TreasuresOctober 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Shirley, Your necklace is absolutely gorgeous! Leave the chain it compliments the spiral.
    Therese

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  9. TesoriTrovatiOctober 20, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Oh so lovely! I love the way the pattern twists and turns like a vine growing. Very nice! Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  10. Katalina JewelryOctober 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    This necklace is stunning! Dark, mysterious and romantic!

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  11. etherOctober 20, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    this is really really beautiful.
    i don't know how you've made it! love the lusciousness. i'd love to wear one of these that has the daisy beadwork all around.
    love it even this way.
    :)

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  12. Donna@soakinginmustard.comOctober 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Lovely, romantic necklace, excellent interpretation of Deryn's challenge!
    Peace,
    Donna

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  13. AquariartOctober 22, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Beautiful beadwork,love those colors too!

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  14. Almost PreciousOctober 22, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    The chain looks great with it, it's definitely a keeper. Also love the deep dark colors very rich and royal especially with the deep ruby red crystals. Reminds me of something a medievil queen would have worn.

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  15. Karyn October 23, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I think it looks great. I love the addition of the beaded beads at the end and I think the chain matches in perfectly with the piece. The colours are very regal. Nice work!

    Karyn

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  16. MinaOctober 24, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I love it! Nice done!

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  17. Merry Makes..November 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    This looks like a very authentic piece of vintage jewellery!

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