The other day I received a wonderful package in the mail. I was the lucky blogger from the Bead Soup Blog Party hop that commented on the blog Pretty Shiny Things. She had a 1000th blog celebration giveaway of a bracelet or earrings made from her Bead Soup Party beads. It was very hard to choose. I loved the way she designed the bracelet, but I don't wear bracelets very often, so I chose the earrings, which I will wear often. Her partner was Kate from Tropical Blonde. The earrings are the product of both women. Wonderfully light, with loads of color and movement. At this moment I am plotting what to wear with these new dangles. Marianna and Kate make a great team. I am such a lucky girl. The package came in a box with a bright wrapper and a very creative business card. If you wish to visit two very talented women's blogs and etsy stores just follow the above links.
This week I also was asked to make a bracelet and necklace for a friend's daughter for her birthday. This always makes me nervous because she gave me such latitude, with only the colors for direction. I hope she likes them. She is 32 but very young at heart. These colors are the ones from our middle school and high school. The necklace is something I really had not tried before. So I look forward to trying more like this.
I think I may make similar pieces for the Art Fair in town in April and maybe even include some of the competing high school's colors. What do you think?
Thank you so much for the kind words! They totally made my weekend so I told my bloggy peeps about it over at Tropical Blonde. Thanks again! Love the blue and green set, by the way :) Have an awesome day.
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