Favorite Finds

A few of my favorite jewelry finds

1.  designmosaic - Wallcreeper Bird Brooch

2.  mksupplies - Czech Glass Bell Flower Beads

3.  ColorMeBella - Long Feather Earrings Teal Green Jungle

4.  CompassRoseDesign - Victorian Button Turquoise Flower Adjustable Ring

5.  grayraven - Gemstone Mosaic Pendant Ocean Blues

6.  BellinaCreations - Aqua Quarts Wire Wrapped Drop Necklace

Please visit these jewelry designers on Etsy.  Thank you for visiting and have a grand day, Cari 

AimeesRockWorks on Etsy

This artistic and inventive artist uses stones, which are personally selected for their splendor and personality, to create items that will accent any home.

Aimee’s Rock Works makes a variety of products… Cabinet Knobs, Hooks, Coasters, Trivets, and Frames just to name a few.

Here is a little bit from the artist…

Creating Color Combinations Part IV

The Swarovski Color Carousel can assist you while you are Creating Color Combinations.  The Carousel is simple to use, by clicking on a color and the wheel does all the work for you.

I clicked the Color Carousel and it stopped on Siam, as the main color, along with Ruby, Burgundy, and Garnet as harmonious colors.

New Etsy Jewelry Listing Pixie Dust Wire Crochet Braidlet with Swarovski Crystals

Pixie Dust New Wire Crochet Braidlet® on Etsy

Swarovski Crystals with a touch of opalescent highlights reflect throughout this handmade wire crochet bracelet I call 'Braidlets®."

SIZE: 8.0 inch / 20.3 cm

$25.95 > only @ CrochetHooked

Creating Color Combinations Part III

The Swarovski Color Carousel is a helpful tool to assist you when you are color stumped.  The Carousel is simple to use, by clicking on a color and the wheel does all the work for you.

OK... Let’s spin the Carousel… Stopping on Palace Opal Green as the main color.  Peridot, Erinite and Fern Green are the Harmonious colors. 

Along with contrasting colors, Light Siam and Hyacinth, and Crystal Deep Brown the suggested pearl.

I decided to use the harmonious colors to make this Braidlet. Greenery Braidlet made with Swarovski Elements. 

Color Carousel is located on the Swarovski Elements Website:  Click > Color Carousel

Give it a try and post your comments here. 



Thanks for visiting and have a great day! Cari

Creating Color Combinations Part II

The Swarovski Color Carousel is a helpful tool to assist you when you are color stumped.  The Carousel is simple to use, by clicking on a color and the wheel does all the work for you.

OK... Let’s spin the Carousel… Stopping on Purple Velvet as the main color.  Tanzanite, Dark Indigo and Amethyst are the Harmonious colors. Along with the contrasting colors Olivine and Light Topaz, and Crystal Dark Purple is the suggested pearl.

Greenery Wire Crochet Braidlet with Swarovski Elements

This beaded wire crochet bracelet is for someone who loves the color green. Fern green, Peridot AB, and Erinite Swarovski Elements beads are crocheted to green artistic wire. 

Rose Garden Wire Crochet Bracelet with Swarovski Elements

This beaded wire crochet bracelet may not be as perfect as a rose… but the bracelet has no thorns. ;o) Crocheting Swarovski Element beads to artistic wire, creating three separate strand of beads. These strand are then braided, creating this on-of-a-kind bracelet, I call Braidlets®. 

The twisted design, toggle clasp is made from sterling silver. Braidlets make fantastic gifts for anyone who loves handmade jewelry.  

Creating Color Combinations

The Swarovski Color Carousel is a helpful tool to assist you when you are color stumped.  The Carousel is fun and simple to use.  Click on a main color. When the wheel stops you will see a Main color, three harmonious colors, two contrasting colors and a suggested pearl.

As you can see in the picture on the left, I choose Blue Zircon, for the main color.  Aquamarine, Sapphire and Indicolite are the Harmonious colors, along with Padparadscha and Hyacinth are the contrasting colors.The suggested pearl is Tahitian.

At first glance… the colors seemed out of place to me…

Rose Water Wire Crochet Bracelet with Swarovski’s

Light Pink, Light Peach, and Rose Water Opal Swarovski Elements, radiate a soft glistening sparkle, you’ll see throughout this wire crochet bracelet. I use over 75 crystals, which are individually crocheted to wire, creating three separate strands.

These strands are braided together, forming a Braidlets®. Braiding the strands of crystals serves several purposes:

Purple Delight Swarovski Wire Crochet Bracelet

This trio colored wire crochet Braidlet, is a bold and eye-catching bracelet. Tanzanite, Dark Indigo, and Amethyst colored Swarovski Crystals are crocheted to colored artistic wire. Also, attached is a twisted design, sterling silver toggle clap. 

I used over 75 crystals, which are individually crocheted to wire, creating 3 separate strands. These strands are then braided together. Braiding the strands of beads serves several purposes:

Be~Jeweledbyjana on Etsy

Sparkly Gold Wire and Clear Swarovski Crystal Wire Crochet Necklace

Lots of Clear AB Swarovski crystals were crocheted onto gold wire for this necklace. The clear crystals are hardly noticable hidden in the wire...until you move, then it sparkles like crazy! Lots of bling in this one!

It measures 18" and fastens with a gold spring ring clasp. Made with gold permanently colored non tarnish copper wire and 4mm Clear AB Swarovski crystals.

Be-Jeweled by Jana

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Tulips Swarovski Wire Crochet Bracelet Braidlets

Lime, Peridot and Fuchsia colored Swarovski Crystals remind me of Tulips growing in a garden. I used over 75 crystals, which are individually crocheted to colored artistic wire, creating this wire crochet bracelet. I create 3 separate strands of crystals. These strands are then braided together. 

Braiding the strands of beads serves several purposes:

• Strength and durability

• Brilliant glow of color enchanting its beauty

• Comfort - the smooth underside is upon your wrist

• Size - 7.5 in (17.8)

Also, attached is a twisted design, sterling silver toggle clap.

All Braidlets are shipped with a gift box, for easy gift giving, and information about the Braidlet.

You will adore, how the beads reflect the light, adding a dazzling sparkle which illuminates from the bracelet… It's all about the Swarovski Crystal.

I love making these Wire Crochet Beaded Braided Bracelets, and it shows. I appreciate your visit and I hope you have a terrific day, Cari

Thanks for supporting all things Handmade

Regalia Wire Crochet Beaded Braided Bracelet Braidlets

This one-of-a-kind, wire crochet bracelet is not your typical bracelet, due to the creative way it is made. Using a mixture of purple and lavender colored seed beads, I crochet each bead individually to colored artistic wire, creating five strands of beads. Using these five strands, I braid them together, creating this stylish Braidlet.

SOLD

Braiding the strands of beads serves several purposes:
• Strength and durability
• Brilliant glow of color enchanting its beauty
• Comfort - because the smooth surface of the Braidlet resets upon the wrist (see picture above)
• Adjustable -  custom fit to your own wrist
• Size - 7.0 to 8.0 in (17.8 to 21.6 cm)

Design your own custom made Braidlet

Send me a email (cbakerdesigns@yahoo.com) with your color selections. I'll make the Braidlet and email you a few pictures. Take a couple days to decide if you want to purchase your custom made Braidlet. If I do not receive a PayPal payment on the 3rd day… I will list the Braidlet for sale.
No Hassle…  No Fuss… No Problem….100% Customer Satisfaction ;o)

         

Tell me what you think about this colorful Braidlet... Comments are encouraged and welcome!  Thank you for visiting and have a super day.     

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