For the Love of Purple

 I've said it before and I'll say it again. Pinterst is the place for inspiration. Do you use Pinterest? If so, what for? Do you have a love/hate relationship like I do? I shouldn't say that. I don't hate it at all. I just know that I loose all sense of time and the real world when I am there. You can get lost in a sea of images. Anything you are looking for... anything. 

So today it's purple. And you can find purple anything on Pinterst. From cake, flowers, candy, shoes, hair, fingernails! It's all there. 

So how about some earrings? 

These earrings were built around the focal beads you see in the center. Handmade polymer clay beads with a Kaleidoscope, millefiori pattern. You may or may not know, I have been working on some ceramic beads this year. And with my renewed interest in bead-making, I have opened up my boxes (and boxes) of polymer beads and supplies again. 

I packed up my beads and supplies seven years ago and honestly never looked back. Until recently. When I was working with polymer clay I never ever dreamed I would leave it. I couldn't imagine my life without it. If you've ever worked with it, you know it can be all-consuming. 

So while unpacking some things I found these beads. I was immediately captivated with the pattern, and colors. I particularly love the purple and how it stands out against the grays.

The beads sat on my work table for a few days. I would look over at them periodically and again admire the colors and patterns of the beads. 

As a jewelry designer this is part of my process. Just having something on my work table for a while seems to work on my subconscious, I think. And again, just browsing the color on Pinterst I think kind of spurs on the process of the design and bringing the elements together.  

I have paired the clay beads up with some purple Furnace glass, hand forged fine silver hoops and tiny Czech glass beaded dangle. 

Be sure to checkout the Earrings Everyday Pinterest board for more beautiful earrings and inspirations! http://www.pinterest.com/kristibowman/earrings-everyday/ 

Do you use Pinterest? If so, what for? Do you like it and find it useful? Please share your thoughts with us! 

Peace, Cindy 
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Tangerine

I was inspired by this photo on Pinterest and when I found these tangerine Czech beads in my bead stash (I recently blogged about organizing my entire bead stash, check it out here), I knew they would be perfect to pair with these gorgeous Czech flower beads. I made the teardrops out of PMC3 and used waxed linen cord to tie it all together.

 

 

 

Drop of Fall by musicity on deviantArt

I thought Tangerine was a perfect name for these because the little Czech beads look like tangerines and Tangerine by Led Zeppelin (one of my favs!) came on my iPod during the creative process. Ha! Meant to be.

Thanks for stopping by and have a fab weekend!

Kristy Abner

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Earrings and Inspiration

There are as many sources of inspiration as there are earrings created. Each pair has it's own story and original creative energy.

I find Pinterst to be a *great* source of inspiration. From design and fashion to a simple color concept. I tend to view color inspirations in vast categories. Meaning I don't just look at flowers for purple or sky photos for blue inspiration. 

The great thing about Pinterst is that you can search a color or colors and it will show you everything under the sun and more! 

Here is a glimpse of My "Color" board on Pinterest~

Sometimes just looking at the colors you want to incorporate is all that is needed. 

Inspired earrings...

These earrings will be available 

at Cindy's Art & Soul

Be sure to check out the 

Earrings Everyday Blogspot Pinterst Board  

for more inspiration

Enjoy the day!

Cindy

Amethyst & Turquoise

One of my favorite gemstone combinations to work with is Amethyst and Turquoise. I just love the colors together and the texture. They would pair nicely with this pretty floral scarf I found on Etsy.

Scarf by BessiesCreations

 

While looking at my Pinterest boards, I noticed that I pin quite a lot of the aqua and purple color combos. This is one of my favorites. It is by Dapper Images.

 You can find me on Pinterest  or visit my website to see more of my work or to contact me.

Thanks for looking and have a fabulous weekend,

Kristy Abner

Kristy's Kreations

Yellow Damask

I just had to have these gorgeous tiles from J Lynn Jewels as soon as I saw them! I'm also really into pairing yellow and blue right now so I knew what I was going to do with them right away.

Lovely photo by Julie G. Photography

I'm loving the blue and yellow combinations I see on Pinterest This one is credited to Stephanie Williams Photography.

To see these earrings click here or go to my website to see more of my work.

Thanks!

Kristy Abner

Kristy's Kreations

Bleu

a. MisterFinch

b.  Unknown source

c. Something White and some color

Inspired by the beautiful blues in the above images, taken from Pinterest. Blue and a hint of brown, soft tones with beautiful patterns in the painted wood beads. I love mixing patterns such as in these wood beads, and the bronze heart charms from TheaToo. The blue glaze on the ceramic components from Elaine Ray, is the most perfect shade of blue. You can find these earrings in my web store.

Serendipity

 

Okay, I have to admit...after making these earrings, I just had to keep them. I can't part with them, I just can't do it. They're SO me.

I purchased the purple filigree at a local consignment shop called Serendipity. The earrings had long purple tubes and balls and even the ear wires were purple posts! They were 5 inches in length! Actually they were quite hideous but really stylin' back in the day I'm sure. I couldn't wait to take them apart because I immediately pictured using turquoise colored beads with this shade of purple. So, I got on one of my most favorite Etsy sites Arte Bella Surplus and ordered these Picasso Czech glass beads and they were perfect!

 These earrings begged to be paired with a peasant blouse or tunic like this one...

 

This blouse found on Top Shop via Pinterest 

Visit my online store to see more of my earring designs or check out my Facebook page to keep up with my latest designs. 

 Kristy Abner,

Kristy's Kreations

Mystical Traveler

 

I just love these lampwork beads that my husband made; to me they look mystical-hence the name. I paired them with Czech beads in a gorgeous shade of plum and lemon. Did some wire wrapping and voila! A pretty pair of earrings.

Wouldn't they look great with this scarf?

 

And of course jeans and boots to complete the look!

(images found on Pinterest)

Mystical Traveler earrings can be found Here.

  Sorry they were just SOLD!

but please check out my website Here.

Bubby & McGurk Beads Facebook page can be found Here.

Bubby & McGurk Beads Etsy can be found Here.

Kristy Abner blogs at Kristy's Kreations Jewelry