When Kalmbach publishing invited each of the Swarovski Ambassadors to contribute to book about jewelry using crystal, it was the perfect opportunity to put together my beadweaving skills with my wire wrapping skills.
First I created the base of this piece with crystals in the corners of each diamond for maximum sparkle, and built up each diamond for some excellent texture.
And it was pretty, but it was plain....Each of those intersections was an opportunity to add more crystal! So with a nice bold jumpring and a stockpile of Swarovski pendants and pearls, I wire wrapped up a few dangles.
Now the bracelet has not only a lot of bling, but it has wonderful movement as well!
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| Two by Two the base |
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| Two by Two Adorned |
The book, Crystal Jewelry Inspiration , is as diverse as the group of women and men who make up the Swarovski ambassador team. I invite you to read up on each of their stories at the links below.
Leave a comment to be entered into a drawing for a prize from me (Swarovski maybe....???) and that name will also be provided to Kalmbach publishing who will be drawing a winner who will receive their very own copy of Crystal Jewelry Inspiration!
| Monday, 1/14 | June Beach | Beach Haus Designs | www.beachhausdesigns.blogspot.com |
| Lilian Chen | Gold Gatsby Design | www.liliangoldgatsby.blogspot.com | |
| Fernando daSilva | Modern Expressions | www.modern-expressions.blogspot.com | |
| Marcia DeCoster | Mad Designs | www.maddesignsbeads.blogspot.com | |
| Stephanie Dixon | The Dixon Chick | www.thedixonchick.blogspot.com | |
| Tuesday, 1/15 | |||
| Katie Hacker | Katie's Beading Blog | www.katiehacker.blogspot.com | |
| Monica Han | CYS Dreambeads | www.cysdreambeads.blogspot.com | |
| Wednesday,1/16 | |||
| Diane Hertzler | Diane Hertzler Beading Experiences | www.dianehertzler.blogspot.com | |
| Val Hirata | CBY Sparkle | www.cbysparkle.com/blog | |
| Jamie Hogsett | Jamie Hogsett | www.jamiehogsett.blogspot.com | |
| Tamara Honoman | Artfully Inspired | www.thonaman.com/Tams_blog_dir/blogs/index.php | |
| Thursday, 1/17 | Lisa Pavelka | Lisa Pavelka's Creative Musings | www.lisapavelka.typepad.com |
| Margot Potter | Margot Potter | www.margotpottertheimpatientcrafter.blogspot.com | |
| Pat Riesenburger | Urban Stitch Studio | www.urbanstitchstudio.blogspot.com | |
| Leslie Rogalski | Sleepless Beader | www.sleeplessbeader.blogspot.com | |
| Nadia Sanchez Ramos | Fou Fou Chat by the Terror Sisters | www.foufouchat.blogspot.com | |
| Renata Sanchez Ramos | Fou Fou Chat by the Terror Sisters | www.foufouchat.blogspot.com | |
| Debra Saucier | Debra Saucier As The Crystal Turns | www.debrasaucier.blogspot.com | |
| Friday, 1/18 | Brenda Schweder | Brenda Schweder | www.BrendaSchweder.com |
| Debbi Simon | Debbie Simon | www.debbisimon.blogspot.com | |
| Kim St. Jean | Studio St. Jean | www.kimstjean.blogspot.com | |
| Laura Timmons | Therabeading | www.therabeading.blogspot.com | |
| Kristal Wick | Kristal Wick | www.kristalwick.wordpress.com | |
| Diane Whiting | Sparkles and Smiles | www.sparklesandsmiles.blogspot.com |
72 comments:
Love it!
As always the colours and the design are perfect. I love your work, a real source of inspiration.
Nicky
Love your work!
Irina
BLING ROCKS! 8)
I would really like to win! I am inspired by your work.
Wow, you are the queen of bling! I love your Master's book, and love the colors used in your designs here.
Just my colors! Love it...
Just received this book - can't wait to start! As always I'll start with your design. I know I can count on understanding the instructions!
Amazing, as always! I love the way you used those large Swarovski crystal components/pendants like charms. Structurally perfect! (And pretty to look at, too!)
i have admired this piece for quite a while! Thanks for sharing it :D....I am slowly working through your book and love your designs and color choices :D !!
Your bracelet is exquisite. Thanx for a chance to win.
Beautiful work.
I love how you created the base design and that was your original goal, but then amped it up and made it a work of art. I must remember this when I make something and it's not quite "right", so it then sits in a drawer incomplete or taken apart.
Marcia, I was lucky enough to win a copy of the book, and I agree, it is stunning. I love how so many techniques are included and the bead weaving projects are amazing. (Leslie's loom project has me almost made me forget about those dreaded warp threads.)
I'd love to be considered for your giveaway, but please don't forward my name to Kalmbach. I don't need two copies. :)
I love your work. I would love to win as you are an inspiration to all that sparkles.
The authors in this book are such an inspiration to all beaders. Your talent never ceases to amaze me as well as others.
Thank you for being a part of the book!
What a beautiful bracelet! I love sparkle and shine as well!
It's a great book and a great piece, but what I really like about it is how you've combined the beadweaving and wirework in a way that isn't too difficult, yet it results in such a stunner of a bracelet!
Nothing perks me up like some "bling" and this is truly beautiful. As is all of your work!
Would love to get your book. Admiration ;-)
Cornelia
Stunning work! Found my way to you via Tanya at A Work in Progress and am so glad she referenced your blog.
You are so inspiring with all your bling! I know that they are so so lucky to have you as an ambassador!
Just beautiful Marcia....how on earth could I not have this book already? Hehehe....something to hunt for...hope you are well....I need to send you a pic of my bracelet with the Druzy. Your blog, as usual, gives me so much inspiration. Looking forward to check out everyone else's blogs to see what they are doing!
Love your bracelet and the colors of course!
My jaw hit the floor when I scrolled down to to see the embelished bracelet - beautifu!
I have always admired and loved your work, but to tell you the truth I had never used Swarovski crystals in my designs. At least not until recently. Then came the day, when I desided to give it a try. These crystals are just gorgeous and I will certainly try to use them more and more to make my pieces.
love your work and i totally love crystals Awesome!!
love me some sparkle!
love me some sparkle!
Gorgeous. I love bling. Creating with your heart, love, color and bling is my motto. Bling makes veverything look delightfully magical.
I thank you for sharing your talent with us....and I LOVE sparkle too!
Thank you for sharing your talent and craft with us. I am always so amazed at all the talented bead artists out there. My passion is bead weaving and I love that you are willing to share with us. Thank you.
Your work inspires me. Thank you!
Terrific - what a beautiful bracelet!
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
You've used beautiful colors!! And I love all this bling.
The bracelet is beautiful! You can't have too many sparkles, and I LOVE every design of yours I have ever seen!
loving the color and designs! thanks for sharing :-) xoxo
I love Swarovski too, my friends call me "magpie". Wonderful bracelet and wonderful colors.
Beautiful bracelet! I'd love to win a prize, I rarely do. Thanks for the great links list, too.
Love your designs and work! I've been a fan for a very long time!
The crystal dangles add just the right touch - brilliant!
Wow, it's going to be a seriously sparkly book! Can't wait to check it out :) Love the movement of your design.
I didn't realize I loved bling too until I started beading your Dreamcatcher. Love this bracelet amazing.
the bracelet is beautiful! As it should be coming from the queen of bling.....I love your creations!
Have already ordered. So many talented folks, including you!!
Love the design of this bracelet and the colors too. Just beautiful!
Great work. I am saving up for your kit Rings of Saturn. Thanks for all your great designs.
Gorgeous...like always with your designs...this one takes me back to Greece and its beautiful Aegean waters!!!
what a gorgeous bracelet! looking forward to your new book(s)!
Love it, love it, love it, amazing sparkles love it. Like always you do amazing work.
Your bracelet for the book is exquisite. An admirer of your work.
The bracelet is absolutely gorgeous!
What a beautiful bracelet!
Lovely bracelet! Like your blog and your beading
I like the first version but the second one has that certain Bling, Bling about it ;) Looking forward to meeting you later in the year here in the UK.
I love the bracelet, both plain and adorned.....just bought your book, Beaded Opulence- my husband is bringing it home tomorrow. I am so excited- you inspire me!
I love the bracelet, both plain and adorned.....just bought your book, Beaded Opulence- my husband is bringing it home tomorrow. I am so excited- you inspire me!
That is a gorgeous bracelet. I've never done any bead work like that, but you make it look so pretty. The book looks very interesting, too.
Beautiful colours and a beautiful bracelet! Love it!
Who can resist sparkle in their lives? As ever your work is irresistible.
Who can resist sparkle in their lives? As ever your work is irresistible.
I love. love, love it <3
Absolutely stunningly beautiful bracelet! This crystal junkie would love to win.
So beautiful....I would love to win!
Sonya
Hoping to win lots of sparkle and a book. Thanks for the chance
I am a novice when it comes to anything with seed beads but I am now trying it. I am so inspired by how you mix the perfect colors and sooo many layers.
Tammy
absolutely gorgeous, love the sparkle.
I really liked the before picture and then when you added the elements that added movement I was really impressed.
Perfect job!!
Marcia, I was lucky enough to win a copy of the book, and I agree, it is stunning. I love how so many techniques are included and the bead weaving projects are amazing.
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