The most talented Mellisa from
sent me two beautiful clay charms.
My original inspiration was some
jasper and amazonite.
The first was this butterfly
which by chance went really well with some sari silk
I just won!
I changed up everything!
I chose some contrasting glazed beads
in a blue green and made my own chain of
bright copper.
I wanted more texture so I threw in some
copper ox chain too.
A few Czech glass rondels
and it was done.
On to piece number two!
The second charm was a sweet flower
with a pretty patinaed sort of glaze.
I thought it would be nice to have a
sort of fall garden set and used it for a
matching bracelet.
I threw in a few different elements
but I think they look well together.
This looks fantastic with jeans!
I loved these focals!!!
They were easy and fun to work with
and I think I'm keeping this set for myself!
Check out what all the participants made
You can find Chinook Designs
on
You know what else today is???
My two year Bloggiversary!
Who knew I had so much to say?
Happy Thursday !!!
I love the rich colors and textures in your designs! Did you etch the ring yourself? It really looks good with the butterfly. I'll be checking out Chinook Jewelry!
Posted by: Leslie Todd | 09/15/2011 at 01:10 AM
Me too! I love the colors and textures of this unique design...the ribbon is is the icing on the cake, perfect!
Posted by: Millie | 09/15/2011 at 05:28 AM
is it wrong to be lusting after the bracelet?happy blogiversary,my 2 year was last week :)
Posted by: Boot~C | 09/15/2011 at 06:48 AM
Happy Bloggiversary!!! What a wonderful way to celebrate with these beauties. That bracelet rocks, love the flower and I love the way you used all those strands, gorgeous!
Posted by: Kristi Bowman | 09/15/2011 at 08:00 AM
Love love love it! Especially the silk! And happy blogiversary :)
Posted by: Sarah | 09/15/2011 at 08:05 AM
Thank You for the love Ladies!!!
Leslie I bought those rings and that one has a blue glaze over it.
Posted by: Patty | 09/15/2011 at 08:42 AM
Happy Blogiversary! I LOVE that set , the bracelet is gorgeous, love the colors and textures and Ok I'm drooling all over my keyboard now, Geez!
Posted by: Laura Twiford | 09/15/2011 at 09:05 AM
Great work again! I too love the bracelet!
Love the texture and the sweet metal flower with the bead centered for the charm.
Happy Bloggiversary!
Glad you are here!!
Posted by: Cilla | 09/15/2011 at 09:37 AM
Gorgeous Patty! LOVE the color palette.
Posted by: Meeling | 09/15/2011 at 09:50 AM
Gorgeous Patty! LOVE the color palette.
Wow 2 years...woo hoo....so glad I've found you friend and hope you'll be around for many more!! :-D
Posted by: Meeling | 09/15/2011 at 09:50 AM
Gorgeous Patty! LOVE the color palette.
Wow 2 years...woo hoo....so glad I've found you friend and hope you'll be around for many more!! :-D
Posted by: Meeling | 09/15/2011 at 09:50 AM
Party for your Blogiversary! YAY! And I'm so happy to have met you through your blog :) You are, of course, one of my daily reads!
*love* both of those pieces, but that bracelet really calls to me! Must be the colors and the combination of textures - they're great!
Posted by: Holly | 09/15/2011 at 09:58 AM
congratulations on your blogiversary!!!! I love that you have so much say, keep "talking"!! :)
now onto the drooling over those pieces...DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOl! those colors are phenomenal. I love the rustic look, the colors and that sari silk oh lala!! those are some seriously beautiful pieces, I would have a hard time parting with them too!
Posted by: Marianna ~ Star Girl Jewelry | 09/15/2011 at 10:10 AM
You had some lovely inspiration pieces to help spark your amazing creativity. Both necklace and bracelet are impeccably beautiful ... as always. :)
I do love the chains that you use, they are substantial and of very nice quality. I recently purchased some chains and was disappointed as they are flimsy and too lightweight. :( What's really amazing is that we are now buying copper, brass and base metal chains and paying the same price that we used to spend on sterling silver chains. BIG FROWNIE FACE !!! :(
Posted by: Anna | 09/15/2011 at 10:28 AM
gorgeous pieces!!! the colors go so well together-a lovely blend of textures too. happy 2 years!
Posted by: christine | 09/15/2011 at 10:43 AM
You did it again Patty, love your necklace and bracelet. I love your design style. You have a great knack at putting the pieces together for a beautiful end result.
Happy two year blogiversary!
Therese
Posted by: Therese | 09/15/2011 at 11:28 AM
Happy blogiversary!!!! This pieces are so gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Val | 09/15/2011 at 11:36 AM
Happy 2nd Bloggiversary, Patty!!! Your designs are gorgeous. The bracelet, especially, makes me swoon (swoon sounds better than drool, huh?).
Posted by: Linda Landig | 09/15/2011 at 12:12 PM
Wonderful!! I especially LOVE that bracelet!! :) and the rich colors of everything combined! Your work is so gorgeous!!
Posted by: Maryl | 09/15/2011 at 12:58 PM
HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!!!! You were my first bloggy friend and I wish you many many more years of blogging fun!
The jewelry pieces are gorgeous! You are so stinking talented!!!!
Posted by: Annette | 09/15/2011 at 04:24 PM
These are both gorgeous! I love them both but the bracelet is my fave!!
Great job!
Posted by: Cindy Cima Edwards | 09/15/2011 at 07:33 PM
Beautiful as always Patty! Happy Bloggiversary!!
Posted by: Rebekah | 09/15/2011 at 10:02 PM
THey are both gorgeous!
Posted by: Susan Kennedy | 09/16/2011 at 10:51 AM
Happy Bloggiversary and what great pieces you made!
Posted by: Shannon C | 09/16/2011 at 03:03 PM
Happy Blogiversary to you :) Thanks for participating and making such knockout pieces!
Posted by: Mellisa | 09/17/2011 at 02:00 PM