New Ingredients added to the mix! Yay!

Since I've started brewin' up new jewelry creations from vintage finds, I have been having way too much fun gathering new ingredients (aka. wholesale lots of jewelry!). This bunch of beauties came from KattsLair on Etsy. Here's a big bunch of beauty that arrived on my doorstep a few days ago. Now all I need is some time and space to get cooking! :)

All the new "ingredients"

Hmmm... What to do with these Native-style beaded pieces?

 

Love that dusty pink Lucite next to the sage green glass beads

This necklace is made entirely of antique brass bead caps!

More Lucite... and in such a lovely shade of turquoise.

Two New Necklaces - Panthera Regale and Tropic of Cancer

I made two new necklaces today - the first is called "Panthera Regale"...

"Panthera Regale" is a mixed media statement necklace made using bits of new and vintage jewelry and found objects. It was inspired by the leopard pendant in an antiqued brass finish. I instantly thought of the Indian Subcontinent - leopards, elephants, palaces and the maharaja - and wanted to make something fit for royalty but not necessarily opulent.

With that in mind I chose the sweet elephant charm and a color palette of antiqued brass, gold, red and cerulean blue with some touches of amber tossed in. Other materials used in making "Panthera Regale" include a lovely vintage brass swirl (this is a mystery piece and has been in my stash for a few years. I have no idea what it's supposed to be!), vintage red glass beads, beaded drops and upcycled gold and brass chain. The many drops and fringes of chain give this piece lots of movement - it is fun to wear and will attract lots of admiring attention! The links of the necklace chain easily accommodate the lobster clasp so the necklace length is adjustable up to 18".

The other is called "Tropic of Cancer"...

"Tropic of Cancer" is a mixed media statement necklace made using bits of new and vintage jewelry and found objects. It all started with the green enameled crab charm and went from there. The crab is surrounded by elegant shades of gold and bronze to make "Tropic of Cancer".

Besides the enameled crab pendant, other items (all reclaimed!) used in the making of "Tropic of Cancer" include: vintage chain, vintage filigree and rhinestone drops, a beaded bracelet and tassels fashioned from filigree bead caps and sections of chain. The necklace can be worn in lengths ranging from 16" to 19" but the length can be extended upon request.

Angel Fish Rumba - Even MORE Summery Goodness!

"Angel Fish Rumba" is a mixed media statement necklace made using bits of new and vintage jewelry and found objects. It all started with the pretty angel fish pendant and went from there. The color palette of gold, tangerine orange and lime green brings to mind lounging on a tropical beach - preferably with a fancy cocktail in-hand!

Besides the angel fish pendant, other items (all reclaimed!) used in the making of "Angel Fish Rumba" include: vintage chain, vintage filigree drops, vintage filigree bead caps, vintage acrylic beads in shades of tangerine and lime green, gold tone spacer beads and a necklace centerpiece. The necklace can be worn in lengths ranging from 16" to 19" but the length can be extended upon request.

Also available are these fun, dangle earrings that are a perfect complement to "Angel Fish Rumba"...

Green Gecko Holiday - Summery Goodness!!

"Green Gecko Holiday" is a mixed media statement necklace made using bits of new and vintage jewelry and found objects. It all started with the funny green gecko charm and went from there. The color palette of gold, orange, shades of green and turquoise brings to mind sunny summer days - and there's a cute little gecko along for the ride!

Besides the gecko charm, other items (all reclaimed!) used in the making of "Green Gecko Holiday" include: vintage chain, reclaimed charms and beads, a gold bead necklace and vintage orange Lucite "crystals". The necklace can be worn in lengths ranging from 16" to 19" but the length can be extended upon request.

Also available are these sweet dangle earrings in Teal and Lime Green - a wonderful complement to the "Green Gecko Holiday" necklace!

Sunflower

"Sunflower" is a mixed media statement necklace made using bits of new and vintage jewelry and found objects. The beautiful centerpiece for the pendant started life as a brooch. It came to me missing all but one rhinestone and I thought that was absolutely perfect!

Besides the flower brooch centerpiece, other items (all reclaimed!) used in the making of "Sunflower" include: vintage chain, vintage Lucite acorn drops, links from a vintage bracelet and vintage acrylic beads in swirled shades of amber. The necklace can be worn in lengths ranging from 18" to 20" but the length can be extended upon request. It comes with the matching dangle earrings - they have a drop of 1 3/4".