Jewelry Designs that Inspire!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rings Rings Copper Glass Bead Rings!

In shades of pink this ring dazzles.

And then there is this vintage button ring.

 
Turquoise is still my favorite!

 
 
Sometimes less is more!

Steampunk and Gemstone Jewelry

I'm LOVING steampunk jewelry!! Here are some of my latest necklaces.

Check out this steam punk necklace which includes a bullet, a door piece, spring, bolt, a watch face, a crystal, chain, beads, and copper wire wrap.

 

And here's a close up of the focal which includes a tiny lightbulb, watch gears, a flower, a key, a washer and a copper wrapping.

 

 This is a fun steampunk necklace too. It includes watch parts, a key, beautiful green beads and a really cool latch.

 

Now for the gemstone jewelry. This first necklace is made with vintage cloth buttons and a crystal wire wrapped focal.









Here's a close up of the fabulous focal.











This next necklace is adorned with an incredible uniquely shaped gemstone in the form of an X or a cross. It's hung from a double strand of black and silver beads.

The focal is a glowing opalescent gem. You can purchase these items at the Alpine Festival of Arts and Crafts in Helen, Georgia.

Please let me know which one is your favorite.

 

Third Bead Soup Reveal Is Postponed Until April 27th!

Lori Anderson is doing a fantastic job on her 7th Bead Soup Party but has run into some physical problems. The third reveal where I'll be revealing my jewelry will be April 27th. PLEASE come back!! Since I'm a newbie designer, I'd really like some feedback on my designs. I'm trying to learn!! While you're here take a look at my favorite designs in reveal I and reveal II.
Have a great day!
kathy

Bead Soup Party: My Second Reveal Favs!

WOW! There were sooooo many beautiful designs in the second reveal. I loved EVERYONE'S designs. I spent the day blog hopping. I left comments on all the designers that revealed their jewels. Here are just a few of my favorites. Not all my photos worked out so I had to leave some beauties out of this list.

 

 

 

Be sure to come back next Saturday, April 20th, for my jewelry reveal! I will also post my favorites for the third reveal on Sunday, April 21st.

Check Out these Fabulous Bead Soup Favs!

I had the time of my life surfing 161 jewelry artist's blogs in the last two days. One piece was more beautiful than another!! I was like a dry sponge soaking in as much knowledge as I could. Some artists even shared thier design process with us. Some drew sketches while others let the beads speak to them. It was a real eye opener for me to realize how many skills I need to conquer in the future.

If you want to go on a similar adventure, hop over to Lori Anderson's blog (The founder of Bead Soup Party) for a list of links to the reveals.

 http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/

There are two more reveals.
April 13th
April 20th My jewelry will be revealed on this day!

These are only SOME of my favorite pieces. Several pictures didn't copy for me so I had to leave them out??? Enjoy!

 

 

 

Sneak Peek of the Bead Soup I'm Sending

I'm anxiously awaiting my bead soup from my partner Lauren Potts. Here is a peek at the soup I'll be sending her soon. Stay tuned.

First Glimpse of my Jewelry Designs

Welcome to my first post on my new blog. Recently I was under the weather and bedbound for a couple of weeks. Since I love vintage and antique jewelry, I decided to create some works of art. As an antique dealer I always have jewelry and interesting parts of old furniture, purses, and clothing hanging around. Here's my first atempt at a re-purposed necklace which I SOLD already!

This necklace was made out of an old shoe clip, lock and key, earring, charm and cameo.



Here are some others I've created!

This necklace is made from and old drawer pull and old key!

This necklace has a more dainty feel to it. The heart on the bottom was made by a soldier during WWII.

I love this goldtone necklace. It was made with a piece of a vintage purse and a vintage pin.

 

Here's my copper beauty! I used copper chains, a rhinestone and a real vintage copper pin!

 

 

I had fun creating this three tier necklace with an old key and old broach. The black and gold tones will compliment any outfit.

As you can see I like long necklaces. I will be creating some shorter ones as well. This elegant piece has lots of pearl and pale lavander stones as well as a splash of bling with a large rhinestone accent.

Please let me know what you think of my designs. Which one do you like best? I'm working on several more...stay tuned.

Have a great day,

Kathy Stemke