The other day I saw a girl wearing the cutest big beaded necklace. You know what's next: I couldn't get it out of my head. My desire to make my own went into overdrive. Off to my bead box I went. Hers was made of nothing but roundish, over-sized, colorful beads, but I was short a few so made do with stones I had in colors I wanted to incorporate. I might switch them out one day, but probably will forget. Or do you think I need to for a better overall effect? I wish I knew where I got that carved wooden rose bead, I think a necklace made of mother of pearl beads mixed with those wooden roses would be so pretty. Some of my beads are wood, some stones, and some porcelain. That yellow one is some sort of varnished paper. Here's the clasp I made:
I had to make do with a hat pin and a clip on earring. I learned how in my pal Amy's book. Even though my necklace is a different style than those in her book, I still incorporated her techniques here. My new colorful necklace makes me so happy it might just take the edge off doing the laundry. Ok, that's pushing it, but it does put a little happy in my step. It's the little things in life...
Since I didn't see the original, I have nothing to compare yours too. All I can say is that yours is REALLY GREAT! I like the random red bead too. Really pretty. I also love the turquoise flower. Was that the earring?
Posted by: Karen B | September 27, 2009 at 06:32 PM
Pam, I so love your necklace - the colors work great together - the pop of red is just right.. Great job - awesome... Grace peace & joy 2 "U", Marlene
Posted by: Marlene | September 27, 2009 at 06:36 PM
I love it! The red bead just makes the whole thing gorgeous!
Posted by: Jona | September 27, 2009 at 06:38 PM
This is so beautiful. I love that one spot of red--perfect!!
Posted by: regina | September 27, 2009 at 06:57 PM
Beautifully done. :)
Posted by: DeeDee Roe | September 27, 2009 at 07:44 PM
I think that it is absolutely lovely. I love all of the beads, and perhaps that little clasp above all. Just the word "clasp" means so much and conveys such goodness and beauty and constancy. It is a good word, don't you think?...a word that silently, but masterfully murmurs that which is important in our lives.
I also love the combination of colors, but most of all, the intention of the mix and strength of wood, porcelain, and mother of pearl.
It's all Good and wonderful and should give you JOY..such a creation that you created!
Posted by: ellen | September 27, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Really love it-the colors are really nice :)
Posted by: andrea | September 28, 2009 at 05:27 AM
Oh so beautiful Pam! I love the fun, happy colors. I think it WILL help make laundry day more fun!
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | September 28, 2009 at 06:55 AM
you are so talented!
Posted by: carmen | September 28, 2009 at 07:51 AM
I hope you DO forget "to switch them one one day" because it's just lovely.
Posted by: Colette | September 28, 2009 at 09:34 AM
OH MY LOVELY GOODNESS!!! IT IS PERFECTION!!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE SOOOO MUCH!
Posted by: Beth Perry | September 28, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Your necklace is beautiful and I love it! Great color combo!
Posted by: Christine Drevo | September 28, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Absolutely adorable!!! just perfect!
Blessings!
Jill
Posted by: A pocket full of posies... | September 28, 2009 at 10:37 AM
It is beautiful Pam! The colors are so you!
Posted by: Modern Crush | September 28, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Wow! When you get inspired, you really get inspired!! I sometimes get inspired and then get stuck. Love your necklace and your creativity.
Posted by: katie | September 28, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Oh Pam this is beautiful! I would wear it everywhere - laundry, dishes, gardening even. Wonderfully creative and beautiful.
Posted by: Marci Glenn | September 28, 2009 at 04:23 PM
Very nice! I like the clasp.
Posted by: Susan | September 28, 2009 at 04:25 PM
what a lovely piece...just the way it is...don't change a thing!
Posted by: Sharon Stanley | September 28, 2009 at 05:31 PM
So pretty! I just ordered Amy's book and can't wait till it arrives so I can make something pretty with the vintage jewelry I've been collecting :D
Posted by: debbie | September 28, 2009 at 06:20 PM
so cute!
& you bet it made laundry time a little more bearable!
Posted by: paige | September 30, 2009 at 08:04 AM
I HAD to give you props here: http://guttergirlz.blogspot.com/2009/09/end-of-month-mojo-sept-09.html
I hope you don't mind! ;D
Posted by: Beth Perry | September 30, 2009 at 09:46 AM
those pretty flower beads are my favorite!
Posted by: danyelle | September 30, 2009 at 07:20 PM
I know what it feels like when you see something and you have an overpowering urge to go home and try to create it yourself. Thanks for sharing pics of your lovely necklace. Now I feel like making one myself...
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | October 01, 2009 at 03:31 AM
it turned out beautiful! i'll have to check out her book!
Posted by: susan | October 01, 2009 at 05:02 PM
This is adorable, Pam!
Posted by: Mindy Carpenter | October 02, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Pretty! I like how you could wear it with just about anything, too.
Posted by: Amanda | October 02, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Found you, by some miracle, through the art blog community. Glad I did - anyone who KNOWS that a red bead is required among a collection of pastel hues, definitely deserves a visit!
Posted by: Debrina or Debs | October 04, 2009 at 01:55 AM
Very beautiful necklace!!
Posted by: Apple | October 08, 2009 at 07:43 AM