Repurposed

I was recently at an outdoor antique show and bought a brooch with the sole purpose of taking it apart and reusing the silver and gold dangles (bottom of the earrings pictured). The brooch had about 5 of these and I knew I wanted to use a couple of them for earrings. Really happy with the way these turned out. I sold them back in June at an art festival.

Antique and thrift stores are filled with treasures that you can repurpose. Do you have a favorite store that you frequent in hopes of finding items to repurpose and use in your jewelry designs? I have several and one of my favorites is the Burlington Antique Show. It's an outdoor show that happens only once a month, April thru October. It was on the PBS show, Market Warriors and also voted "The Country's 10 Best Flea Markets for the Coolest Finds!" by Yahoo.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend,

Kristy Abner

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Innuendo

I spotted these charms in my news feed on Facebook and I just had to have them! They are stunning and they are by Inviciti.  If you haven't checked out their Etsy site, you really should. They have some awesome pieces.

I love pairing this shade of Chalcedony with antique silver. 

You will find these earrings on my website here.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Beach Chic

 Ah, the feel of the sand between your toes, warm wind in your hair and the cool water lapping up on the shore....who doesn't love the beach? I really enjoy making beach-y designs and these are no exception. I think they'd be perfect to wear on a vacation to the beach. They would dangle in the warm ocean breeze while the starfish crystals would catch the light in such a fun flirty way! Unfortunately we have no plans to go to the beach anytime soon but a girl can dream.....

You will find these earrings here on my website.

Thanks for stopping by, would love a comment from you!

Have a fabulous weekend,

Kristy Abner

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Sila

 One of my favorite color combos is a light aqua paired with purple (and fuchsia looks great with aqua too). I've paired lampwork by my favorite lampworker (Bubby & McGurk Beads) with some Happy Fish Things ceramic spike drops. A simple yet dramatic pair of earrings.

 These earrings are available here on my website. 

Thanks for stopping by and having a look!

Kristy Abner

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Amaya

When I spotted these Bohemian Gypsy Soul art tiles by JLynn Jewels I knew I had to have a pair...problem was...which color combo would I choose, there were so many! After much contemplation, I chose this pair because I pictured combining turquoise (of course!) with these and my new love of orange/yellow paired with turquoise. Very pleased with the way they turned out!

 I think they would look great with a white peasant blouse like this one found at the rusty zipper.

                               These earrings are available HERE on my website.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Bohemian Spirit

I wanted to make myself a pair of earrings to wear on my birthday and I wanted them to be long because I have long hair and most of the time my earrings just disappear behind my hair. I have seen similar earrings on Pinterest and in stores but usually the beads make a chevron pattern (that is SO in, but I am not a fan of the chevron pattern) so I made these without it. These were quite simple and quick and since I haven't had much time for jewelry lately, I was happy about that!

          I made a necklace that is similar to these earrings and just listed it on my website here.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend! 

Kristy Abner

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And then there were two...

Well, I think it was on my last post that I mentioned that I had recently adopted a puppy...well, he really needed a brother so....now there are two. We adopted Rocky on April 4th and he and Rudy are only a week apart (both will be 4 months soon). They are getting along fabulously!

So why am I writing about puppies when this is clearly an earring blog you ask? Well, these two are the reason why I haven't made any earrings (or anything else for that matter!) for quite some time. So, I am going to do a "Flashback Friday" and share a pic of my "Sun Ray Drops" which (sadly) are still available in my shop.

I cut these teardrop shapes out of copper sheet and etched them by drawing with a sharpie. I love the teardrop headpins by Bubby & McGurk Beads. Hmm, since they haven't sold maybe it's a sign that I should keep them for myself? ;)

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Boho Leather

I haven't had much time to create lately. I just got a new puppy and I swear it's like having a newborn and a toddler all rolled into one! I am exhausted, but he is totally worth it. Anyway, as soon as I received these Boho Leather wedgies by Melinda Orr Designs, I had to sit down and make something. They are just so cool and fun to play around with.

                      And this is who has been taking up most of my time lately, meet Rudy Abner.

Be sure to stop back next Friday (April 3) for our next Inspiration challenge by Erin Prais-Hintz!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Todays featured earrings are available here. 

Periwinkle Drops

Periwinkle is my new favorite color. I didn't give it much thought until my friends and I discovered an old book that my mom had called, "Color Me Beautiful" by Carole Jackson. Apparently in the late seventies and early eighties women had "Color Me Beautiful" parties where they had their skin, eye and hair coloring analyzed and they would then be a season. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. I knew my mom was an autumn and I just assumed that I was too. My friend (who happened to be a natural at this after reading this book and finding even more info on it via the internet) told me that I was wrong, that I am a summer. Summer? My least favorite season (I know, oddball here-but I hate the heat)! But after reading up on what colors to wear, jewelry, make up, etc. well...I gave in. She was right. I was doing most everything wrong (of course!)...well, except turquoise I had that on my side. I bought a periwinkle blouse and got so many compliments on it. Who knew? Periwinkle is my color.

If you are curious now as to what season you are, well here's a link to help you get starte

The original book and hey look, it's on Amazon!

                                        You will find these earrings here on my website.

Thanks for stopping by, would love to have a comment from you!

Have a great weekend,

Kristy Abner

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Beer Quartz

I have to admit to hoarding these beer quartz gems for quite some time! They are faceted and lovely. I really miss The Earth Bazaar. They were an online site that had gorgeous gemstones at great prices and you didn't have to buy large quantities. I think they have been gone for a couple of years (at least). What are some of your favorite online sites for gemstones? I like buying them at bead shows (if I can) because then you can really see what you are getting. I have certainly been disappointed many a time at ordering online. Please feel free to share your favorite site in the comments section.


                       These earrings are available for purchase here on my website.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Boho Fringe

Oh how I love the Bohemian look! Peasant blouses, broomstick skirts, scarves...and of course long earrings that dangle.  I am going to see Fleetwood Mac on Tuesday and I think I need to make a pair of these earrings for myself! I need to decide what I am going to wear first...decisions, decisions....

                                          These earrings are available here on my website.

Don't forget about our giveaway here on the Earrings Everyday blog! 

We're All Ears  February Inspirations + Earring Love Fest

I will be giving away my "Gypsy Boho" earrings that were published 

in the 101 BNE 2014 Issue.

 Winners will be announced here on February 20th.

 Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Luminita

I've had these lovely porcelain charms by Round Rabbit for years now (I can't be the only one who hoards these things, right?) but since I am so hooked on using Irish waxed linen here lately, well...inspiration (finally) struck on how I wanted to use them.

                                You will find this pair available on my website here.

                                              These are available here on my website.

                            I can't decide which pair I like the best....what about you?

Thanks for stopping by...have a great weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Bohemian Spirit

I have had these bohemian teardrops from Vintaj FOREVER. I've kind of been hoarding them until inspiration struck, I guess. Well, it finally did.

                                       You will find these earrings available for sale HERE.

I would wear with them with this ensemble that I created on Polyvore....

Bohemian Spirit by kristyabner featuring roxy shoes

Thanks for stopping by...would love a comment from you!

Kristy Abner

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Catalina

When I sat down to create a pair of earrings this week for today's post, I had planned on something a bit more festive or perhaps sparkly...since New Years Eve is coming up but I guess my muse had other plans. I was inspired by these Bubby & McGurk beads and so I just went with it. I really prefer the Bohemian look these days to anything else.

                                    You will find these earrings on my website here.

I wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

And thanks so much for stopping by,

Kristy Abner

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Funky Blossoms

Even though my husband makes lampwork beads, I do buy lampwork beads from other artists on occasion and I have some favorite bead makers. Nikki Thornburg is one of them and I am happy to call her a friend as well. I bought these at the last show I attended a month or two ago along with several more of her fun beads and pendants! You can check out her Etsy site Thornburg Bead Studio and find some of her colorful work there.

You will find these earrings for sale on my website here.

Thanks for stopping by...would love to hear from you with a comment. 

Have a great weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Tribal

The rustic tribal look is really popular these days but not something that I do very often, but when Jana (Happy Fish Things) sent these to me, I had to give it a try! I thought that these lampwork beads by Bubby & McGurk Beads paired nicely with the drops with their shades of green and cream.

                                          These earrings are available here on my website.

Thanks so much for stopping by.....have a fabulous weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Mayra

And here I go again pairing turquoise with orange! I can't help it...it just happens. Do you have any color combinations that you find yourself frequently going with? I went to a bead show lately and my husband teased me afterwards when I showed him my stash. It consisted mainly of blues and greens with some orange thrown in for good measure.

 I love these clay charms from Stinky Dog Beads. If you haven't checked out Kitty's online store yet, you should do that soon. You won't be disappointed.
                               You will find these earrings here on my website.

Thanks for stopping by...and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Kristy Abner

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Turquoise Rose

These gorgeous turquoise teardrop beads have been recycled. They were on a necklace that I bought recently at an antique store. I love to go antiquing...you never know what you will find! I don't always take the time to go through scads of jewelry, but I spotted the turquoise necklace right away and had to have it. So glad I did. These stones are just gorgeous. I wish I had taken a pic of the necklace before I took it apart but it was actually quite plain and now I have pretty turquoise beads to work with.

Would love to pair these earrings with this lovely scarf!

 

Scarf found on Pinterest, sold on Etsy @ DIDUCI

These earrings are available here on my website.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Would love a comment from you.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Kristy Abner

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Heartbreaker

I love Swarovski (who doesn't?) and these hearts were just begging to be made into earrings. Love the pinkish hue paired with the matte vintage silver chain from AD Adornments. Long sexy earrings are very "in" right now too.

Love that they would go with both of these outfits.

Heartbreaker by kristyabner featuring evening handbags


 You can find these earrings here on my website available for purchase.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fab weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Victoria

I love the look of these medallion connectors from AD Adornments  and I wanted to pair them with something sweet and delicate so I chose Czech glass pansy beads in a lovely shade of lavender. I used Irish waxed linen cording to tie it all together.

 Picture found on Indigo Dreams on Tumblr.

You can find these earrings here on my website.

Thanks for stopping by! Would love a comment from you. 

Kristy Abner

Kristy's Kreations