This week I have started a new collection called Treasure Island. This collection started because I had ordered
some Czech glass beads called “Blue and Sand mix”. You know how each monitor
shows color differently, if you go to a store with TVs you will see that the
picture looks a little different on each set. So I didn’t pay much attention to
the color of the beads when I ordered them. Then they arrived and I realized
that blue and sand mixed together make green.
This is the basics of art class.
So these beads arrived looking like the manufacturer didn’t quite mix
the color completely and you can see green, sand, and brown and sometimes hints
of light blue. I like them and think
they are very unique, they remind me a little of camouflage but the facets and
shine of the bead bring the style of the bead upscale from the casual style of
camouflage. Then I had to decide what
other beads to use with them and of course I used black and a little gold seed
bead, which brings out the sand in the Czech glass.
The purpose of this new collection is so you will be able
to buy different pieces of jewelry that coordinate with each other but aren’t necessarily
a matched set. I’m going to make different styles of earrings or bracelets or
necklaces using beads from the collection. This way you can choose a style that you like
that goes with other pieces in the collection.
This is my first attempt at a collection and I hope that you like the
concept. Leave comments, tell me what
you like or dislike about have a collection.
If you like it I will make other collections too. I was thinking about a birthday collection
for each month. What do you think of
that?
The first two pieces that I made with these beads are for
this week’s challenge. I started with a
bracelet and added earrings. The
bracelet will fit a 7 inch wrist and I think will go with a lot of styles and
outfits. I can see it with a black suit
and gold blouse for work, or with a pair of khakis and a polo for casual. The earrings are 1 and ¾ inch long, hanging
from silver plated French hooks. Wear them
with a black or tan top and a skirt or jeans and to complete your outfit.
Next week I have a necklace planned to add to the
Treasure Island collection.
You can find both of these items in my Etsy store.
See you next week.
Denise
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