Finished....
First of all, let me say I am in awe of Cynthia's beautiful pieces from the buttons I sent her. What wonderful work!
Here is the first piece I have finished from the wonderful buttons she sent me...
I was absolutely in love with the colour of these buttons that Cynthia created by enamelling vintage blazer buttons; as I was browsing through my (extensive LOL) stash of cording, leather, sari silk etc this piece of cording caught my eye and I absolutely loved it with the button. Tough to see in the pic, which had to be taken at night with un-natural lighting...but it is a soft taupey grey. It looks absolutely wonderful with the mauve of the button. I chose colors in Swarovski pearls, and the new Antique Rose Swarovski crystals to coordinate, and Toho seeds to finish the ends of the cording. I am pleased with the way it turned out, and will wear it often.
I also wanted to show you this idea, which I found on Pinterest the other day...from Cherade9.
Isn't that cool? Although my wire talents are limited, I do believe I'm going to try something like this with the antique brass, Buffalo nickel, and Toronto buttons Cynthia found for me....
Can't wait to be able to see all the other participants' goodies!
beautiful bracelet!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really lovely bracelet! Great job on getting it knocked out and best of luck with that neat wired pendant!
ReplyDeletebeautiful bead work on the bracelet! and can't wait to see how the pendant comes together!
ReplyDeleteI can't look away from your header...too much beads awesomeness!!! *LOVE*
ReplyDeleteI really like the bracelet you made. Enamelling vintage buttons.....hmmmm....what a good idea. I have some of those around here. I love your beaded beads. I must learn how to do that some day.
ReplyDeleteHave to say, love that header pic! I can't imagine what yo will create when life gives you a break, cause that bracelet is awesome! Love that cording, and your design is perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors you used match perfectly, I just love the look and feel of this piece.
ReplyDeleteLori,
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking a picture of the buttons I sent (previous post) - I totally forgot about the blingy pink ones!! Thanks again for all you sent to me!
Love the bracelet you made. Wow, gorgeous! Can't wait to see the pendant.
Hope life slows down, so you can find time to create.
Hi Lori. I really couldn't read what you wrote with the swirly font, but I didn't enjoy seeing what you did! The bracelet is very special! Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteThat bracelet is gorgeous. I love the cording with that bead. What a great bracelet.
ReplyDeleteHow incredible that Cynthia made enameled pieces from vintage blazer buttons! Now that is over the top and creative! I am amazed at the creativity I am seeing in this button swap! And you used her button in such a show-stopper bracelet! I absolutely love your beadwork....what a beautiful design. The Swarovski pearls and crystals are amazing....I can see why you will be wearing this bracelet often - I know I would too!
ReplyDeleteI really like the bracelet you created with Cynthia's button! The color is very pretty and you matched it up well with the cording and your beaded beads.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece! I love the colors. I would never have thought of using cording like that. I have learned so much with this blog. I love it.
ReplyDeleteA great piece. The colors and textures are fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour bracelet is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWow-- you received some lovely buttons, and created a truly beautiful piece of jewelry! I love the combination of pearls and crystals, they make the button truly "pop" and brighten up what would have otherwise been a fairly muted project!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with all of us <3
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Your beads are spectacular! Miniature works of art. The bracelet is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThe combo of the beautiful beads and cording you chose really highlight the enamelled button and give your bracelet a very luxurious feel.
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