New - The Interlocking Loops Necklace

Okay, I finally finished the chunky links necklace I was working on, and it's now in my Etsy Shop.  I absolutely love this necklace it drapes beautifully, the length is great, it closes in the back with an easy beaded toggle, and it is so comfortable to wear.  I designed this necklace using 2 of my favorite colors which happen to be on trend right now!

 

The matching earrings compliment the necklace perfectly and are also really comfortable to wear.  I plan to offer a tutorial for the earrings in my shop soon.  I also will be making another set like this in a different color combination - stay tuned!

  

Back to the Beads (for a minute)

I'm currently finishing up this necklace made up of large loops.  It was inspired by a necklace worn by a national news reporter.  The stitch I'm using is cubic right angle weave or CRAW for short. This is a stitch I learned a few years ago from a David Chatt tutorial.

I thought it was a neat stitch at that time if you wanted to make geometrically shaped jewelry.  Now I appreciate the stitch for the beautiful drape it gives my pieces, and it's much more fun to work with.  The colors I used in this necklace are 2 of my favorite and are on trend for 2014/2015 season.

Scrapping Project #2 - BRAVE

This is my second scrapbooking project.  I'm trying to be freely creative , but part of me wants steps to follow or a process.  This is part of my process - it helps me get started and then I feel my way through the rest.  Maybe it will help you too!

Disclaimer:  I love the shabby chic, imperfect look.  I'm not that into the picture perfect layout and I love to embellish!

INTERESTING PHOTO

1.  Pick an interesting or sentimental picture.  It's true a picture says a thousand words.  The subject matter gives you a lot of direction on how to proceed, when it comes to what type of embellishments to use, and how to title your layout.
    
2. Choose the layout papers. Use the colors in the picture to help you decide if you want to go monochromatic or complementary with the embellishments.
3. Mat your photograph - it helps it to stand out as the focal point and it gives the eye a place to rest when you use a lot of embellishments.
4. Of course you need to consider the elements and principles of design.  I'm working on this right now I just rely on my eye and what I think looks good to me.  I do know colors are important because they add to the story you are trying to tell.  Color evokes emotions and feelings.  Contrast helps give your layout interest, and Texture is just amazing - I love texture because it brings life to the layout.  More later, most importantly have fun showcasing your memories.

 

COORDINATING PAPERS

 

ROUGHED UP AND TORN EDGES THEN INKED

 

 

ADDED STAMPING, STENCILS, EMBELLISHMENTS FOR A FINISHED PRODUCT

 



Supplies Used:

Stamps

Stencils

Die Cut Flower Shapes

Embossed Die Cut Flower Shapes

Dry Wall Tape (for texture)

Inks, Dyes, and Paints

Cheesecloth

Alphabet Stickers