Wrong Side of the Tracks Bracelets

Today I have not one, but two bracelets to share with you.  I'd never used two-hole beads before and I didn't really know what to do with them.  Then I came across this tutorial from Inspirational Beading using Chevron Chain with Tilas.

I'd bought some beautiful marbled rose tilas which I paired with Ceylon Ivory seed beads.  When I showed it to my mom, she told me it looked very bridal style.  I was actually trying to create an antique lace effect, but whatever.

I beaded the toggle clasp and loop, so it's another metal-free bracelet.

I made another, but this time I used all black beads.  Instead of using two size 6/0 beads on the edges, I used 3 size 8/0s.

I also changed from using beading thread to using elastic instead, so this one is clasp-less too.

I had fun(!) trying to figure out how to connect both ends together without leaving a seam, but I finally managed it!  I'm thinking of making another one of these and attaching it to a ring.

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I Heart...Sweetness Necklace

Sorry this is late, I've got a bit behind this weekend thanks to some kind of stomach bug, so the posts this week might be  bit scattered.
Today's item from the I Heart...Collection is the ...Sweetness Necklace.  So-called because it reminds me of strawberries and cream.

I Heart...Prosperity Necklace

Next up in the I Heart...Collection is the ...Prosperity Necklace.

Strawberries & Cream Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

Strawberries are my favourite fruit and there is something quite British about a bowl of strawberries and cream in summer.  This set is going to be like the Jelly Bean Set, each one will be different because it's a mixed bag of beads. :)

Strawberries and Cream Set

The necklace is a mixture of glass beads in shades of red, white and pink, with white pearlised seed beads spaced between them.  The seed beads are donated from a beaded bag belonging to my mom.  The "pendant" was a clip-on earring and the ribbon ties were from candles from my friend Maryann at the One Stop Pamper Shop.

Ribbons

The earrings are a mixture of shapes, diminishing in size.  The earwires are nickel free.

Strawberries and Cream Earrings

For the bracelet I decided to try a charm bracelet style.  I'll probably need wrist measurements, so it doesn't end up falling off your wrist! :)

Strawberries and Cream Bracelet

The ring is another bling ring style so it matches the charm bracelet.

Strawberries and Cream Ring

Strawberries and Cream Ring - worn

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Strawberries & Cream Set" in the subject line.

Peppermint Cream Set

Disclaimer:  No copyright infringement is intended.  These are my own interpretations of various sweets and candy using various beads.  Nothing in the Sweet Tooth collection is edible.  Please try to refrain from eating!

I love peppermint creams!  The ones made by Fry's, York's Peppermint Patties and the bags you can get at the supermarket.  So when I saw these glass pearls, I knew exactly what I was going to do with them:

Peppermint Cream Set

 The necklace features alternating clotted cream and teal coloured glass pearls, which vary in size (obviously you have to have more cream than peppermint!).  The pendant is a beautiful glass bead that I've been meaning to use for a while.  Diamond shaped with green and gold glitter swirled into white.

Pendant

 I knew I couldn't use an ordinary clasp, so I used this Rhodium plated (so it won't tarnish) clasp with a turquoise rhinestone.

Rhodium plated clasp with turquoise rhinestone

 The earrings are pretty simple, but stunning nonetheless.  Same design as the necklace with nickel free earwires.

Peppermint Cream Earrings

The bracelet is the one I'm most proud of.  Its design is a bit different to the necklace, as I added teal green seed beads to imitate the peppermint chips you get in some peppermint creams.

Peppermint Bracelet - laid out

 It has another of the diamond beads as a focal and is multi-stranded to it looks more like a cuff when worn.  This is definitely one of the more elegant sets I have ever created.

Peppermint Bracelet - as worn

If you would be interested in this set or would like me to make you something similar, please feel free to contact me at: kymberligee@gmail.com with "Peppermint Cream Set" in the subject line.