I always experience an emotional lift in the spring, when the sun returns to the Pacific Northwest. Perhaps I have a touch of
seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This year of course, I escaped winter altogether, by living in Oaxaca, Mexico for the past 3 months. Nevertheless, I'm feeling that kind of springtime joy. This area can be kind of dreary in the winter, but come springtime, it will just knock you over with the beauty of the sun reflecting off the water of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier towering over everything.
When I reached for these disc beads by
Marsha Neal Studio, that shape and color reminded me of the sun. And I think that happy mood I was speaking of, just permeates this whole earring design! I used some ceramic head pins that I'd gotten at Micheals ages ago. I rested an orange Indonesian glass bead on each head pin and then wired the head pins to Marsha's ceramic beads.
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| Walking On Sunshine Earrings |
I had some hand dyed ribbon on my work table from a previous project and I decided that a little orange bow would look sweet and happy, as a finishing touch. (The ribbon ends are sealed with a bit of Fray Stop).
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| Walking On Sunshine Earrings |
Some of my friends on Facebook have been reporting spring snow showers in other parts of the country. I hope the "
Walking On Sunshine" earrings will send a little bit of sunshine your way!
Oh i love the bright colors. Very cheerful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alice. I was in a bright color mood!
DeleteThese are so bright and sunny!! I've never seen headpins of any kind at Michaels, I can see why you snatched these up because they are really cute and perfect for this design for sure! You know I always love a touch of fiber!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristi! Several years ago, Jennifer "Jangles" had a line of components at Micheals. They must not have done well, because I got several sets of her headpins at a great close-out price!
DeleteOrange is a happy color and these earrings make me smile!
ReplyDeleteVery sunny and happy earrings! Perfect Spring-Summer earrings! I love the touch of fabric... adds a little whimsy that makes me smile :)
ReplyDeleteThe perfect touch of sun!
ReplyDeleteI love the honey-warm glow of these earrings, Linda! Where did Spring go?..we are having a freeze-warning tonight here in Delaware..brrrr! Your earrings made me feel the warm sunshine!
ReplyDeleteThese earrings are definitely bright and uplifting! I love the textures, the shapes and the patterns. Very pretty and perfect for the coming warmer days! Enjoy the day! Erin
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