instant glam part 2

i just couldn't wait to get this all put together

(see previous posting)

yesterday  carmi posted some wonderful creations

on the john bead blog

it's amazing to see that everyone started with the same elements

and created such different and unique pieces

more will be posted today so go and check them out

instant glam challenge ........ you decide

my friend carmi mailed me this wonderful set of instant glam by fernando

with a challenge, what would you do with these?!

of course the wheels have been turning ever since and i could have come up

with at least 10 different ideas ( i could really go off the rails with this)

but since it is "glam" i thought i should keep to that theme

 i narrowed it down to 2

but before i get out my drill and start the assemblage process

i though i would see which one you liked

of course i got out the wire and started twisting

the first one is very symmetrical and looks like a lotus to me

it might even look good with a photo of a painting inside

and then layered with resin??

the second, i got a little carried away and then scaled it back a bit

there is something i like about an asymmetrical design

let me know what you think

i will finish it off later this week and post the finished design

o christmas tree, o christmas tree

i said it

you heard me
(for some the dreaded "c" word)

only 34 days til christmas

what are you doing to get ready??

i designed this tree pin for a class i taught yesterday

at john bead

i was like a kid in a candy store picking out all the elements

( oh, what i could do if i where locked up in this place........

like one of santa's elves, i would get so much work done)

a little wire, a mix of swarovoski and crystal beads,

and a pin to finish it off

the possibilities are endless

i think i will make one in every color

shape wire into a tree, add beads and pin

easy peasy

another alternative

since i had a few metal complex items on hand

and a wonderful letter set given to me from carmi

copper celtic twist

copper jewelry has been so popular this season

i've sold out of many styles and i have requests for more

the celtic twists seem to be the most asked for

luckily they are quick and easy to make

see shells......make something!!

something really appealing/pleasing about shells

maybe because they come from the water like me

i purchased a few mixed bags and some pearls at john bead

add a little copper wire and a crochet hook
fast and easy

and the finished project

my new toy

i love power tools, but sometimes when i'm trying to make

a very small hole it gets a little tricky

on my outing to john bead with carmi

she pointed out the metal complex gadget

it works great!! a couple of turns and

i was ready for assemblage



a little wire wrapping and my necklace was finished!