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Monday, February 22, 2016

Miners daughter wants to party

This post is a big thank you to the rest of the Earrings Everyday team members. All you wonderful, amazingly talented ladies are a great inspiration. With your designs you are pushing me to dare to step outside my very comfy creative box.
These earrings are my first attempt to a bit more of a grungy look. To be a bit more messy and to try to mix more different elements.They started out with the vintage brass links I had for some time now. They were just sitting there and I had just a vague idea what to do with them, but never did. Then my parcel from one of my favorite online bead shops Smitten Beads arrived. With the druzy beads and stick quartz. The perfect addition to the links. 


In my first pair I combined the druzy beads with handmade lampwork beads from 4wanderinggypsies in a lovely wasabi and Swarovski Crystal. With handmade ear wires from my friend and bead artist Lucy Haslam (Faerystones).


In my second pair I combined the stick quartz with handmade lampwork glass beads in white, turquoise and teal (Bulibeads), Swarovski crystal and handmade ear wires from Lucy.
I am very pleased how these turned out and I still have more brass links and stick quartz to play with.
What do you think, successful attempt or not?
Thank you for looking. And thank you so much lovely team members for your inspiration and your support! I am so happy to be part of this team.
Janine
Esfera Jewelry

14 comments:

  1. Very cool! I love the colors you've brought together here! And great p photos- I love the look!

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    1. Thank you so much Cindy for your lovely compliment. Lately I'm starting to use more brighter colors. And I'm so happy you like the pictures, as taking pictures is so my thing...NOT :-)

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  2. I love the wire work and the great splash of color! Enjoy the day. Erin

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    1. Thank you for your comment Erin, so appreciated!

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  3. Both pairs are really great! Stepping out of your comfort zone is going very well!

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    1. Aww thank you Ann, what a sweet thing to say. They might be baby steps, but I'm on my way

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  4. Stepping out of one's comfort zone can be difficult, so well done, and thanks for the inspiration for those of us who are too timid to tiptoe! :-D

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    1. Thank you so much Gale, for your lovely comment. I agree, stepping out of one's comfort zone can be terrifying. I'm happy to give a bit of inspiration.

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  5. wonderful designs Janine, they are both just dripping with character!! You need to step out more often girl!!!

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    1. Thank you Lynn. I will, I will, baby steps at first. Thank you for being such a great inspiration.

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  6. Oh, yeah - I agree with Lynn! Loving them both!

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    1. Thank you Claire for your lovely comment. You inspire me to try to make more grungy looking pieces.

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  7. Janine, they're great! You did step out and you did it very well! When I first started making jewelry, someone said to me, the best part is there are No Rules!! :) I have to kick myself sometimes to get out of a creative rut and remember that. You've taught yourself now too! No Rules = lots of great ideas. Bravo!

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    1. Thank you Norbel. Now, that is a great rule to keep in mind: "No rules". Love your work and I really appreciate your support.

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