Dreamin Of Beads / SAS Jewelry Designs: enamel beads

I am once again participating in the Holiday Bling Blog Hop hosted by Shelley Graham Turner and Marlene Cupo.

This time I was paired with the extremely talented Debbie Rasmussen. She makes stunning bead woven items so I knew that I would receive something really great from her. We exchanged some emails and got to know each other a bit. I learned that she really likes copper and warm tones. I also do some bead weaving so I did not want to send her something that I felt she could make herself. So I went about creating a necklace, bracelet, and earring set using copper. I made an asymmetrical necklace using some of my enamel beads and copper chain. I made a bracelet with lots of dangles (one of my favorite styles) also used some of my enamel beads and them some earrings to match. The necklace clasp is made with a S hook and is adjustable.

I really hope she likes these. I had fun making them.

Here is the amazing bracelet and earrings that Debbie sent me. I love them!

They are a beautiful silver/gray color. The color in my picture is off, sorry. They came packaged in this cute little purse wrapping.

I will be wearing the bracelet and earrings Debbie made for me on my cruise this week. If you are reading this on the 15th I will be sailing the seas! I will visit all the participants when I return. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all. I wish each and every one of you and wonderful and prosperous New Year!

Please visit all the other participants in this blog hop and see what wonderful Holiday Bling they created!

Shirley Moore	http://www.beadsandbread.blogspot.com
Lori Bowring Michaud	http://artfullyornamental.blogspot.com
Catherine King	http://catherines-musings.blogspot.com
Dyanne Cantrell	http://deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com
Sonya Stille	http://dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com
Elaine Ray	http://elaineray.blogspot.com
Gina Hockett	http://freestyleelements.blogspot.com
Jo-Ann Woolverton	http://itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca
Debbie Rasmussen	http://kepirasmussen.blogspot.com
Renetha Stanziano	http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
Ginger Bishop	http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com
Miranda Ackerley	http://mirandack.com/category/thoughts
Sandra McGriff	http://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.ca
Tammie Everly	http://ttedesigns.blogspot.com
Alicia Marinache	http://www.allprettythings.ca
Melinda Abrahamson	http://www.firstreetcrafts.com
Rita/ Toltec Jewels	http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com
Chandra Merod	http://www.junipergoods.blogspot.com
Mary Govaars	http://www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com
Kelley Fogel	http://www.mylifeonebeadatatime.blogspot.com
Tiffany Goff Smith	http://www.southerngalsdesign.blogspot.com
Heather Rats Otto	http://www.thecrafthopper.com
Anitra Gordy Boyers	www.leelucreations.blogspot.com
Marlene Cupo	http://amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com
Shelley Graham Turner	www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com

The time has finally come for me to reveal my creation for the BSBP 6 reveal #2. My partner is Sara Oehler of Soft Flex. She sent me a really great soup mix. Although I loved the lovely Andy Ray focal the smaller size was challenging. I wanted to do something else to really bring it into center focus. I also wanted to use the Soft Flex beading wire she sent me since I normally do not use this material. The challenge of these parties is one of the best parts for me.

As a reminder here is what Sara sent me.

The first piece I made utilized the focal. I used the purple beading wire to attach the focal to the fan that I enameled. I could not just stop there so I used the really cute dangles that Sara sent me on the bottom of the fan, I am very pleased with the final result of the focal. I then added some of my purple and black enameled bead and used some black artistic wire mesh. This was the first time I have used it and I LOVE it. The mesh was fun to use and really very forgiving. You can stretch it and then pull it back if you do not like the look. I am really pleased with how this necklace turned out. I was able to use several new materials and came up with a necklace that I love! Fun, fun, fun!

Since I was having such a good time I wanted to continue on that path. For this design I used the other required element, the wonderful toggle clasp. I also used the beautiful Czech beads I received and made one of my favorite style bracelets, one with lots of dangles and sparkle. In addition to the beads I received from Sara I added Swarovski crystal and some other Czech crystal and flower beads.

This is the soup I sent Sara, please visit her blog and see what she designed. Sara will be on the television program Jewel School on August 15th and 16th between 10am and 12pm (EST). If you can please tune in and watch. She said that since this is so close to our reveal date she might even bring her finished design to show on air. How exciting!

I hope you have enjoyed my creations and please feel free to leave any comments, I really appreciate them all.

I would also like for you to visit the other participants in this BSBP, you can link to them from here or you may visit our Hostess Lori Anderson's blog.

Hostess, Lori Anderson, Pretty Things

Adlinah Kamsir, Dream Struck Designs

Adrienn Lukacs, Raszputyin Designs

Agata Grygiel, Cytherea Bijoux

Alenka Obid, Pepita Handmade

Amy Dickerson, Damyjo Designs

Amy Schmidt, Amy's Treasure

Amy Severino, Amy Beads

Ana Krepel, Cat's Pajamas, Dog's Tuxedos

Andra Weber, Andra's Joyful Journey

Andrea Trank, Heaven Lane Creations

Anke Humpert, Anart Island Studios