Touch of Elegance

I always love a little romance in my designs. I think these are maybe more of a contemporary romance :) A very long pair of earrings with a little sparkle at the bottom. You can't really tell from the photos, but the facets on the crystals really catch the light!

 Here is a closer view of the beads, you can see better where the light might hit these fun green drops. Beautiful and elegant for a night on the town, but why not try them for everyday wear as well?

You can find these and many other designs in my ETSY SHOP... stop by and have a look today!

Marie

Sweeping Tree Jewelry Display

There is something so beautiful about a tree. I love the sturdy trunks and their graceful branches reaching up. I have several metal jewelry trees on my dressers and I am always drawn to that natural shape for displaying jewelry.

I came across this very pretty Sweeping Tree Jewelry display on Etsy from seller Lauren Mollica. Bracelets, necklaces and rings can be hung on this piece of modern art, but what I love most is all the little slots that are specifically designed to hold up to 60 pairs of earrings. I like the fact that it would be out and visible. In my own jewelry boxes I forget about my treasures if I can't see them. Plus I have so many gorgeous pieces of art jewelry it would be a shame not to show them off!
Check out Lauren's other awesome jewelry displays in her sold items on Etsy (I really want to buy the Dancer for my own Tiny Dancer!).

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.

Athena

To me, these copper discs had a Greek look to them, so after thinking about it I decided on Athena. Athena was a goddess of inspiration & arts and crafts among other things. I was certainly inspired by these gorgeous copper discs and I thought that these lampwork beads by Bubby & McGurk Beads would work perfectly with them. I also love these Czech glass beads from Arte Bella Surplus.

I think they would perfectly complement this scarf that I found on Etsy a few weeks ago.

To see these earrings (sorry, earrings have just been SOLD) and more of my jewelry pieces, please visit my shop.

Thanks for looking...

Kristy Abner

Kristy's Kreations

Lilac Drops

This green and purple color combo is one of my all time favorite...think pretty new spring green leaves and little purple flowers, like these beautiful lilacs....mmm, I can just imagine the lovely aroma!

via Pinterest.com

Sweet, petite lampwork discs created by Karen Leonardo have been wire-wrapped to hammered copper sticks, then embellished with Czech glass flowers and enameled headpins.  Long and linear...perfect with a summery updo, or for that super-short pixie cut!  These would look equally stunning with a breezy summer dress or your favorite jeans and white shirt...maybe even these boots!

Sheplers Corral Vintage Boots, via Pinterest.com

These and other jewelry designs by me can be found at Melismatic Art Jewelry (still a work in progress) or my Etsy shop...stop by and say hello at my blog!

HONEY

Inspired by the beautiful amber tones of Honey, I crafted these chandelier earrings with Vintaj Brass components, Swarovksi crystals bicones, and faceted rounds of golden pyrite for some extra sparkle! These earrings have a sweet and romantic feel to them and would be great with that favorite Summer Maxi dress this Summer.  They are available in my Etsy shop!

Soft Pastels in time for Easter

Fun for Easter~ 

Soft Pastels in yellow, green and turquoise blue 

are a wonderful contrast to the rustic feel of antiqued raw copper

I've been seeing some wonderful wrapped bead projects this year ~ 

Was inspired to try for myself....

I love these...

Sundance Catalog

Cool clutch from RNTN Studio

Enjoy your Easter! 

Melinda 

Melinda Orr Designs 

Spring Blossom Earrings

Tropical inspired orange blossoms are embellished with a cascade of crystals and glass.

The flowers are hand painted polymer clay charms that I created using an antique decorative spoon from my grandmother's collection. Crystals drip in warms shades of brown, green and golden orange.  The earrings can be found in my Etsy shop.

I asked my teen daughter to put together an outfit to match the earrings and this is what she came up with - makes me want to go shopping!

Orange Blossom by karaminx