Erin's choice of inspiration was just perfect for me since I was in the throes of preparing for my big fall show, the Art Wander, which starts today!
First up, I decided to revisit a couple of designs that I've done before with some Czech glass coin beads impressed with little birdies. I'd been brainstorming possible ideas for earrings using my many colors of Czech glass maple leaves and wondered if hanging them in filigree hoops or hammered brass rings might work. I'm pretty happy with the look of the leaves inside the filigree... the hammered rings not as much. I decided to keep the one pair that I made with the hammered rings, but just not make additional pairs. I very well make a few more pairs of the filigree type. We shall see!
I've been holding onto a few pairs of Gardanne enameled leaves for a while... this seemed like the time to finally get them out. I had the perfect coordinating cocoon beads from Saga Hus in my stash making for two quick designs!
Last, but not least I made a new little batch of acorn earrings. It's been a while since I made any of these, so hopefully they will reach some new folks this fall. "Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow." Pardon the bad lighting on this last one... it's been dark and rainy all week.
Thanks for stopping by! This is a blog hop... you can see what everyone else was inspired to make over on the Earrings Everyday blog HERE. Have a great weekend!!
My favorite pairs are the ones with Gardanne enameled leaves and cocoon beads. I love the components and colors are perfect. Great earrings!
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What a great collection of earrings. What a variety. I agree with you , the filigree ring works better than the hammered one. I think because there is more space for the Czech leaf to dangle.
ReplyDeleteI love this assortment that will be perfect for your Art Wander show (congratulations!). I love the wee acorns. They have a special place in my life as they represent potential and possibility, my two favorite allies! I looked high and low for my Gardanne enameled leaves (I am sure that I have more someplace in this mess!). So that is why I had to branch out (see what I did there!?) and find other leafy shapes to work with. Thanks for playing along with me in the We're All Ears challenge! Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with you about the filigree as opposed to the hammered rings. (not that my opinion matters much) And those acorn ones are adorable!! I love those acorn bead caps and you just reminded me that I think I have some stashed away somewhere that I want/need to pull out. Best of luck at the show, and how fun that you're paired with a blacksmith!! Too cool!!
ReplyDeleteI really love your earrings in the first 2 pictures!! The colors, the free swing of the leaves, everything!
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful fall earrings. I hope you do well in the Art Wander! Your jewelry and your designs are always perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of fall earrings. The little acorns are adorable.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely variety of earrings, hope your show went well! I love your pairing of enameled leaves and cocoon beads. And the little acorn earrings are just too cute!
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