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| Cherry Blossoms, Necklace in Shell, Glass, and Copper, Jan. 2011 |
19 January 2011
Spring Fever!
Looking through my photographs two evenings ago I came across and just drooled over one of my favorites, a shot of blossoms on the tiny old apricot tree outside my bedroom window. I wish I could say I took this photo yesterday because that would mean it's spring (with our warm weather these past few days it sure feels like it), but I actually took it in March 2009. The image clearly stuck in my mind because when I went to Michael's yesterday (ABQ trip! Yay!) I was drawn to the shell focal above and then picked out coordinating beads and components, all of which are way outside my usual style. I don't dislike pink, but I don't use it very often in my jewelry because I tend towards cooler, earthier colors. Maybe participating in the Bead Soup Party is piqueing my creativity and curiosity; in any case, this necklace practically laid itself out as I played last night (instead of doing coursework; after almost 2.5 years of that I am TIRED). I was amazed to find a length of sari silk in my bundle that matched perfectly, and I love how the copper works with the pink. I am thinking of antiquing the copper to darken it a bit and match the chain (top); that would also bring out the detail in the toggle bar I made -- I love hammering copper and want to make more of these toggles! I'm not sure the necklace is finished yet; in addition to antiquing the copper I might add more of the little glass flowers, and maybe more sari silk. What do you think?
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8 comments:
It's really lovely!!
i LOVE the color...hmmm, i think i should send you more color...i definitely have lots! :)
Those colors are gorgeous!
This is really wonderful. The purple in that sari silk ribbon is wonderful!
Very very cool!! Love the colors, Cherry Blossoms are a great inspiration!
You definitely have a way with color!
Thanks for your kind comment and suggestions. While I don't have the money to spend now - see the new tool - I am interested in knowing what the software could do to enhance my photos.
How is your sweet doggie coming along?
You're all so very kind! :-) As for my Lucydog, she's doing great; I only wish we could go out hiking now, but we have to wait for full healing, another 6 weeks or so. Thanks for asking!
This is just gorgeous, and so shadows your inspiration for it. Your work is just stunning!
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