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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Very Vintage Challenge Necklace

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As usual I've had a lot going on around here, so I ended up pulling another all nighter to get this piece finished. I'll probably make a pair of earrings with what's leftover, but my bed beckoned and by two this morning it was just about yelling at me. The ideas for this necklace went through several idea stages. One failed completely. I'd intended tying beads onto cord, but all the cord I had was too thick for several of the beads. I had a mad, messy idea, but that couldn't happen, in particular because of the cord thickness problem and no shops open in the middle of the night.

Anyway, this finished piece is completely wearable and chinks and tinkles as you walk. I kind of like that. I'm thinking just some cluster style earrings with the remaining beads and filigree pieces. I hope you enjoy my completed piece. Don't forget to take a look at the other entries below:



Michelle H.
Firefly Visions

Heather
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23 comments:

  1. Kate RichbourgOctober 4, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    I love it! It looks like a necklace of your favorite treasures! The all-nighter really paid off.

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  2. DorisOctober 4, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    wow heather, this necklace is really beautiful !!!
    Grüßle
    Doris

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  3. ShirleyOctober 4, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I wish all nighters would produce beauties like that for me! I love the additions you made to the kit. The blue really pops. That sweet little bird in the dangles is perfect. Great job!

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  4. CillawOctober 4, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I like the blue too! and my favorite part is how you added the acorn upside down with the leaf dangle! Great work.

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  5. ShelOctober 4, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    This is so cool! I love how all the components you used fit so well together and how the colors look fabulous!!

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  6. TesoriTrovatiOctober 4, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I was up that late too. We could have had a bead slumber party! I like the way there is not one place my eye wants to rest but keep going. So much to look at! Enjoy the day! Erin

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  7. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I love the way you went in a totally different direction than what I have seen so far. The addition of the blue really brightens it up. Love all the chains, too. It is beautiful!!

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  8. Pearl and PebbleOctober 4, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I also love the blue! GORGEOUS!! I love it when jewelry makes the clinky noises too-have fun wearing this!

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  9. ManekiOctober 4, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Lovely necklace! I like that you added blue beads, creating a very pretty colour combo. And I like seeing how the participants -- those I've visited so far -- have focused on different colours.

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  10. sallaOctober 4, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    beautiful and vibrant! The blues really brighten the piece.

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  11. Firefly VisionsOctober 4, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I am intrigued by the addition of the blue in your design. That was something that never occurred to me. I love how the blue brightens up the piece and how the other colors accent it beautifully.

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  12. Cyndi LOctober 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Fabby mix of colors! I love noisey jewelry :-)

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  13. Lutka And Co.October 4, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    What a lovely necklace! Will look great with anything!

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  14. ChrisOctober 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    The turquoise/aqua beads are absolutely gorgeous with this kit! Nice! :)

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  15. HollyOctober 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful necklace! I like things that make noise when you wear them too :) And that little bird charm? Darling! As is that heart charm!

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  16. CynthiaOctober 4, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I agree with some of the previous comments. I love the addition of the blue (I actually said "oooooh blue" out loud - at work). Your lack of sleep really paid off!

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  17. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    The blue just makes it pop! And I love the charm-y focal, very nice!

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  18. LolaOctober 4, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I love the colors and all the beautiful charms! Like Cyndi, I love noisy jewelry too!

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  19. laurelmoonOctober 4, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    What a terrific piece, with so much movement and great colors! I loved this! Great job putting together such a wonderful project.

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  20. MaryOctober 4, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    What fun, it is like a charm necklace and I bet it makes a great sound while wearing it, the color combo is wonderful!

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  21. TracyOctober 4, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Love the cluster style of necklace, and the inclusion of the blue beads brightens it up beautifully.

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  22. Michelle MachOctober 4, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    How fun! I love this charm-style necklace, especially now that I know it makes noise as you move. I'm inspired to make one myself!

    I like the blue touches you added. I never would have thought about doing that!

    Hope to see you in a future challenge!

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  23. bwheatherOctober 4, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Thanks for all the lovely comments. I enjoyed making this one, too. ;-

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