Sunday, March 25, 2012

Erin's Spring challenge

Since these challenges are a great way to make me to stay on track (I am sure you know how life interrupts your most peaceful jewelry making moment) I entered another one: Erin's Spring challenge (from Erin's Jewelry Creations, you can read all about it on her Facebook page, right here).

The challenge had 3 simple rules:

  1. you can make up to 3 pieces( bracelets or a necklace)
  2. your piece(s) must have the colors Pink, Green and Purple in them(that's the challenge part) .. add other colors if you have them.
  3. reveal date is March 25th (today :)). 
Those 3 colours are no challenge for me - I love them separate and the mix spells Spring for me!
I decided to make the challenge about a new piece I've been thinking to make for a few months now: a cuff bracelet. I don't know why I didn't try it... mostly for fear of failing, probably... but now I said to myself: "excuses begone... you *are* making one... doesn't matter what the end result is!"
I am known for being a bit tyrannic so I couldn't dare not to listen to myself :)
Lessons learned:
  • measure the frame wire a bit more carefully (mine it became too short for some unknown strange universal reasons)
  • use a bigger gauge (I used 20 ga, but the frame is too flexible while working with it, so one end is a tad less wide than the starting point - no biggie for the first try)
  • figure out how to make it non-stripy... I don't like the 'stripes' at all - the end result is not bad, but in a more chaotic display will be more pleasant (for me, at least).
Without too much ado - here you have it: Spring Cuff:

Pink, Purple and green challenge: Spring cuff (sterling silver, amethyst, rose quartz, Czech glass beads) :: All Pretty Things

One thing is for sure: it wears adorably! Yes, of course I had to wear it - all day yesterday :)

8 comments:

  1. Alicia,
    Your cuff is beautiful! The stripes are not that noticeable in the photos at least, but I understand what you are saying. The next one you make try criss crossing the strands every so often, that should take care of the vertical striping.
    Therese

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    1. Thank you, Therese! You're so very kind (as usual)... no, they aren't *very* noticeable in reality either, but you know what I want... That's an idea - i was thinking to make 'fish scales', but I like the criss-crossing better, next cuff I'll definitely try that. And there will be a next cuff :)

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  2. OMG that is gorgeous!! you did a wonderful job. those colors look great together!!

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    1. Thank you, Erin - it was a lot of fun! Yes, I think your combo of colours is just perfect for spring :) Yours is beautiful too!

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  3. Wow! That is sooooooooooo pretty!

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    1. Thank you, Kashmira - I am glad I have decided to make it... it has been planned for too long now :)

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  4. That is such a pretty bracelet! Love the colors!

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    1. Thank you, Terry - now I need to make myself a matching necklace :)

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