Friday, May 16, 2014

We're All Ears: May 2014

Zigzag Nerite shells - Neritina Communis - from Atlantis Shell Co
Another month, another inspiring choice for the We're All Ears challenge over on the Earrings Everyday blog!  Nature is truly amazing... just look at the colors and patters on those shells.  Yum!

My idea sprang into my mind pretty immediately and I made this pair the same day the challenge was posted.  I have had these great little shell beads in my stash for quite some time.  I'm sure I paid way too much for them, but I fell in love with their little swirls and subtle shades.  I added some cool Picasso finished red beads and some brass, and voila!


These earrings are currently for sale at the Unearthed Arts gallery here in Waconia.

14 comments:

  1. I love these earrings. Simply beautiful and perfect for this inspiration!

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  2. I love their simplicity, and the beautiful little shell beads!

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  3. Love these- something I would love to wear and I don't wear jewellery often! xx

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  4. I am glad that your shell beads finally got the chance to come out and play with the sweet red beads! They are lovely and perfect for this challenge.

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  5. Perfect use for those shell beads and love the pop of color!

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  6. Lucky you to have such great shell beads in your stash! Your pairing with the deep red beads is perfect for the inspiration.

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  7. These are so pretty and perfect for the challenge picture!

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  8. Such pretty shells and I love the unusual shape of the red bead, It makes a nice taper at the end of the earrings.

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  9. Simple wonderful! I too looked through my shells.... it wan't happening for me..but yours turn out perfect.

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  10. Pretty! Perfectly proportioned. I love the swirl pattern on the shells, and those red Picasso beads are very cool.

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  11. Perfect representation of the photo with your earrings! I love the sea shells you used.

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  12. Very pretty, sweet little earrings

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  13. Cute earrings and the leaf earring holder is lovely :)

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