Please be sure to stop by these blogs to see what they created with the pearls!
Bobbie Bead Song Jewelry
Christine One Kiss Creations
What did I make? Well since big pearls are a personal favorite of mine to wear (real, fake it just doesn't matter) I knew I would make something for myself!
I used 1/4 inch copper cuff bracelet blanks to create coils. I just happened to have 6mm glass pearls on hand in the same color that fit perfectly in the coils to keep them from moving around. They also add interest as they peak through the coils!
I left them in the slightly beat up state since I think they will have a cool rustic look as the copper oxidizes.
The copper wire I had on hand to make a clasp was already slightly oxidized.
Here is a dreaded selfie with my new necklace. I always feel weird taking them.
Thank you Cynthia for inviting me into this blog hop! I enjoyed the challenge.
Thank you to all my readers for stopping by! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. It will be over quickly! ~Val
Awesome! you flew through your first blog hop with flying colors! That necklace looks amazing on you - and great selfie. I love the rustic touch with those copper coils - it looks wonderful together. The copper really compliments your hair :) Thanks for joining in a little bloggy fun today!
ReplyDeleteLovely creation, these different colours, shapes, and materials go great together!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! You made something beautiful!
ReplyDeletereally pretty and unique combination!
ReplyDelete(adorable blog hop badge!)
You look beautiful! Love the necklace and never would've thought about putting copper with it, but it works. I could see this in all kinds of colors of pearls or even stones. Great design.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cool way to use the pearls. I kept trying to think about adding copper to mine too, but just couldn't get it to look right. You made it look fabulous. Something about the thickness/statement of your copper gives it a balance with the silvery gray pearls. I love this outside-the-box design. Such an awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteLove thay necklace,
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Val ~ this is a unique and gorgeous necklace! If you have more pearls, they would do well in your shop. The more rough copper mixed with the pearls is such a good blend of elegant, mystery, and fun. I would love to see a photo once the copper oxidizes a bit. It is a piece that will change over time and each stage will be beautiful. And speaking of beautiful ~ lovely selfie :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful necklace! I love copper, so no wonder that I like your creation. I guess you will wear it often.
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ReplyDeleteI love your necklace how inventive to use the coiled copper to string over the 6 mm pearls, I do like how they peek out from behind the copper coils. The big pearls look great with the copper coils too. You look beautiful as well as your necklace around your neck. I hope that we will see you join in on more challenges.
Therese
This is wonderful, Val!
ReplyDeleteVery cool blog hop! And you take a good selfie!
ReplyDeleteVal, you are so cute! I love what you made! Very cool ;o) The holiday season will be over soon! It comes quicker every year and it goes by quicker every year! Hugs ;o)
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is fantastic and you make a great model for it! Love how you wrapped those pearls with copper. How creative and lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful, Val! :)
ReplyDeleteIt turned out fabulous, Val! I love big pearls too :)
ReplyDeleteCUTE selfie :)
Using the copper to create the coils on top of the pearls is a brilliant idea! It looks great on too :D
ReplyDeleteNice job. I love the copper coils with the pearls. What a fantastic job on the necklace and the hop!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful necklace, Val, AND a beautiful selfie! You look gorgeous! Enjoy wearing your new piece.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I've done a blog hop and this looks like a fun one. So glad you were able to make something for yourself. Now you have something new and pretty to wear for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun blog hop. You did a great job on that necklace.
ReplyDeleteThat necklace turned out awesome! Great idea with the copper coils.
ReplyDeleteyou look fabulous! love the necklace you made :)
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Wonderful creation!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week, dear Val!!!!:)))
Besos, desde España, Marcela♥
A whoops blog hop - I love it! I like what you made too. =0)
ReplyDeleteI love your selfie and your necklace creation is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great necklace. Looks really nice on you.
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is pretty. I love the two tones you used. Your selfie is gorgeous too. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHi Val, Congratulations on doing your first blog hop. Aren't they fun? I really enjoy challenges as they get me to think outside the box. Your necklace is very unique and creative. Beautiful design.
ReplyDeleteunas piezas magnificas
ReplyDeletethese colors really rock together. Lovely Necklace
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