Saturday 6 December 2014

Bead Hoarders Blog Hop Reveal...


Hello,
 and welcome to my corner
 of the Bead Hoarders Blog Hop.

So what have I been hoarding? 

For ages now I have been collecting some
pretty golden components
and never found quite the right moment to use them.

I always had in mind making some pretty 
Marie Antoinette 
inspired pieces. 
Not in a historically accurate way 
 but more taken from 
imagery in the
 Sofia Coppola 
movie. 

(Think super girly, 
pretty pastels,
and 
plenty of golden details!)

So I've been hoarding the components AND 
the inspiration so it's about time to 
put them BOTH into action for
this blog hop!

So you've seen the first necklace above.
I have some more close up pics here:




I was so pleased to finally bead around
 the light peach 
 rivoli
I've had in my stash for 
about a year.
There's something special 
about Swarovski 
that just makes it so sparkly 
and addictive, 
don't you think?!

Moving onto the second piece: 

The pretty love birds on a branch 






I used pretty pink and lilac seed beads
along with tiny golden ball beads
to make a necklace 
that sits right at the base 
of the neck
with 
the filigree 
components
 dangling down.  

I attached the tiny golden rounds 
underneath the filigree to give a bit of movement 
and make it even more girly and fun. 

I made some earrings to match: 


The last piece
 is also earrings and 
these oyster shell components 
are just so sweet. 
They've even got
 a little golden
 'pearl '
inside!
So special -
no wonder I've been hoarding them 
for so long....

I made them into 
dangly earrings
 by adding chain, 
citrine chips, 
and tiny golden
 round beads. 




So there you have it folks. 

The thing I love about this blog
hop is that it gives you a reason to get out those 
special things you've been keeping 
and use them up. 
Goodness knows how long these pretties 
would have stayed in my bead box.
(Ahem, boxES..)
for otherwise!

Here's the list for all the participants: 
Thanks for dropping by and 
I'm looking forward to having a hop around....  

The List


Lori Andersonwww.PrettyThingsBlog.com  (Hostess)

Audrey Belanger
esperianterra.blogspot.com
Jenny Kyrlachhttp://anafiassa.blogspot.com/
Kathy Lindemerhttp://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
Lori Schneiderhttp://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/
Dee Elgiehttp://cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk
Dolores Ramlhttp://craftydscreations.wordpress.com
Rebecca EdnieHttp://eclecticendeavours.blogspot.com
Lili Kristhttp://emjestudio.blogspot.com/
Marybeth Richhttp://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/
Hannah Rosnerhttp://goodrivergallery.wordpress.com/blog/
Nicole Princehttp://healingbeading.blogspot.com/
Deana Hagerhttp://justdeesarts.blogspot.com/
Jackie Ryanhttp://kydojewellery.blogspot.co.uk/
Elsie Deliz-Fonsecahttp://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/
Mowse Doylehttp://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com/
Evelyn Shelbyhttp://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com
Lisa Johnsonhttp://spudandmrsbutters.blogspot.com/
Terri Gauthierhttp://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/
Patti Pruhshttp://threebeadsandastring.blogspot.com
Shai Williamshttp://www.shaihasramblings.com/
Andrea Glickhttp://zenithjade.blogspot.com/
K Hutchinsonhttps://jumbledhutch.wordpress.com
Marci Brookshttps://thatnothingbewasted.wordpress.com/
Jo-Ann Woolvertonitsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca
Jasvanti PatelJewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
Laurie VyselaarLefthandjewelry.wordpress.com
Lisa KnappenbergerLIRaysaDesigns.blogspot.com
Mary Lindellmarylindell.com
Niky Sayerssilverniknats.blogspot.co.uk
Sandra McGriffskyescreativechaos.blogspot.com
Patricia Handschuhthecolorofdreams.blogspot.com
Erin Prais-Hintztreasures-found.blogspot.com
Maria Rosa Sharrowwillowstreetshops.blogspot.com
Kathleen Breedingwww.99bobotw.blogspot.com
Monique Urquhartwww.ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.com
Jackie Locantorewww.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/MorningStar
Sheryl Stephenswww.babblebead.blogspot.com
Becky Pancakewww.beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com
Mona Arnottwww.bijouxgemsjoy.blogspot.ca
Michelle Escanowww.cabbycraft.com
Denise McCabewww.cabewoman.blogspot.com
Carolyn Lawsonwww.carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com
Sheila Prosewww.catswithbeads.blogspot.com
Kim Dworakwww.cianciblue.blogspot.com
Iveth Carusowww.CreativeAtelier.net/blog
Deborah Apodacawww.deborahapodacadesigns.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth Bunnwww.elizabethbeads.blogspot.com
Janine Lucaswww.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories
Kari Asburywww.hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com
Inge von Rooswww.ingetraud.wordpress.com
Divya Nwww.jewelsofsayuri.com
Debbie Rasmussenwww.kepirasmussen.blogspot.com
KJwww.kjsbeadaciousbeads.blogspot.com/
Klaudete Koonwww.klaudetekoon.blogspot.com
Ghislaine Kruse-van Erpwww.kruseartllc.com
Ginger Bishopwww.lilmummylikes.blogspot.com
Kelly Schermerhornwww.meanderingwithkelly.blogspot.com
Mischelle Andradewww.micheladasmusings.blogspot.com 
Sue Kellywww.midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com
Rachel Malliswww.mintmonarch.com/#!Blog/c1jlz
Susan McClellandwww.mistheword12.com
Mary K McGrawwww.mkaymac.blogspot.com
Tania Spiveywww.moobiegracedesigns.blogspot.com
Stephanie Perrywww.mustardbeadbystephanieperry.blogspot.com
Mitzie Criderwww.NeedfulLuxuries.Blogspot.com
Nicole RennellWww.nicolerennell.com/blog
Nicole Valentinewww.nvalentine.blogspot.com
Karen Mitchellwww.overthemoon-design.com
Tammy Adamswww.paisleylizard.com/blog/
Patty Millerwww.pattymillerbeads.blogspot.com
Blanca Medinawww.peru-medesigns.com
Stephanie Hausslerwww.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com
Roxanne Mendozawww.roxidesigns.blogspot.com
Claire Fabianwww.saraccino.blogspot.com
Bridget Torreswww.shears58.net
Donetta Farringtonwww.simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com
Lee Koopmanwww.stregajewellry.wordpress.com
Deb Fortinwww.studiok24.blogspot.ca
Susan WallsWww.susansartcircus.com/blog
Cece Cormierwww.thebeadingyogini.com
Heather Ottowww.thecrafthopper.com
Lizzie Clarkewww.theneedtobead.blogspot.co.uk
Elizabeth Hodgeswww.thewhisperingseas.blogspot.com
Fay Wolfendenwww.torchfairy.blogspot.com
Kelly Hosford Pattersonwww.TravelingSideShow.blogspot.com
Nan Smithwww.wirednan.blogspot.ca
Jayne Cappswwwww.mamasgototdoodle.blogspot.com
Robin Kae Reed                                       http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com/
Melissa Trudinger                                   https://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/

24 comments:

  1. Your designs fit your inspiration perfectly. I can absolutely see your pieces being worn in that movie. Lovely delicate lacy and feminine.

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  2. This is very Downton Abbey-ish. Lovely. LOVE the focal piece of the necklace.

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  3. Gosh, I love that light blue! It's dainty and feminine. beautiful

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  4. What lovely elegant pieces ! I have to many little bottles too. I should use up some of them....

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  5. Truly beautiful and elegant designs one and all!

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  6. Love that first necklace, very delicate.

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  7. I ALWAYS have trouble using gold components, Lizzie :) I think you hit it out of the park with your inspiration and design!

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  8. Your designs are sooo pretty and delicate. you did a great job using the gold components.

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  9. Oh, so delicate and ethereal...I adore your beautiful pieces, and think M.A. would have been thrilled to wear them!

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  10. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your work with us. You really managed to get the feel you wanted, both in the pieces and your photos. Nicely worked!

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  11. I too get why you've been holding on to them. What a lovely collection. They are each very precious and delicate-looking. And I enjoyed the way you photographed them - it feels like a magazine spread. Very nicely done.

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  12. I can see your Marie Antoinette inspiration. Very creative. Rivolis are always a delight and add that touch of romance. Your second piece must sit beautifully when worn. Well done on the earrings. I am sure you will enjoy wearing all of your creations for this season and over the coming years.

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  13. All so gorgeous, you carried your theme well and each piece is a success in design!

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  14. Those colors are so pretty and dainty. What beautiful jewelry. I especially like the clamshell earrings.

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  15. Every one of your pieces is so pretty. Love the way you displayed them too.
    Like your theme idea!! Great use of the gold which is so often hard to do!

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  16. Your pieces are so pretty and delicate. They really bring your inspiration to life!

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  17. Very delicate and dainty pieces. They turned out beautifully

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  18. Lovely. I really appreciate how delicate the designs and work are.

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  19. Hi Lizzie, Your jewelry is beautiful. So soft and feminine. Great job using your hoarded beads.

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  20. You piece is so feminine and delicate. Well done!

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  21. I love the Victorian look. so delicate and sophisticated. Beautiful pieces.

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  22. So sweet and so delicate. Congrats

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  23. All of your designs are beautiful!! I don't do delicate well!!! You do! The are all wonderful!!! Have a Blessed Day!

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