AJE June Component of the Month Reveal ~ Red Gypsy Swirls

This month at Art Jewelry Elements Blog, Jenny Davies-Reazor provided us with our challenge element—lovely little organic ceramic drop pairs.

Here's the pair I got…

I love how deep the red is! And the worn rustic texture of the edges really appeals to me. I realized when working with these drops that I have rarely used red, so these took a bit of thinking for me to decide on a design that I really liked. I finally finished them just yesterday afternoon—if there hadn't been a deadline, I'm almost sure they'd still be sitting on my desk and I'd still be thinking about how to use them… but that wouldn't do at all!

So here's what I made…

It'd been such a long time since I made earrings and since they are a matching pair it seemed only right to make them into earrings. I call them "Red Gypsy Swirls". I used thin strips of frayed cotton fabric wrapped with wire to echo the worn look of the drops… it brings to mind for me the tattered edge of a long boho-style skirt. I love long skirts, but never have an opportunity to wear them—blue jeans are so much more practical! For a little bit of sparkle, I added a small faceted opalite to the top of each earring.

I hope you liked my new earrings! Thanks for the fun challenge Jenny!

Be sure to check out the links below to see what everyone else created!

Guest Artists

Leah - http://beadyeyedbunny.blogspot.com
Elisabeth - http://beadsforbusygals.blogspot.com
Jean - http://prettykittydogmoonjewelry.blogspot.com
Sarajo - http://sjdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com



AJE Team

Jennifer Cameron - http://glassaddictions.com
Jenny Davies-Reazor - http://www.jdaviesreazor.com/blog
Susan Kennedy - http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com
Linda Landig - http://www.lindasbeadblog.com
Melissa Meman - http://melissameman.blogspot.com
Rebekah Payne - http://www.treewingsstudio.com You are here!
Jo Tinley - http://daisychaindesignsjewellery.blogspot.com
Lesley Watt - http://thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com
Francesca Watson - http://www.francescawatson.com
Diana Ptaszynski - http://www.vintagebluestudio.typepad.com
Kristi Bowman - http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com
Kristen Stevens - http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com

On AJE Blog ~ new bracelet tutorial

Saturday was my day to write for Art Jewelry Elements blog and I shared a tutorial for my new wire-wrapped suede tassel bracelet. I hope you'll stop by for a visit!

Giveaway Challenge Winners!

The 3 lucky winners are…

Steph L.

Kathy 

KayzKreationz 

Congratulations ladies!! I'll be emailing you each for your address… your new beads will be on their way shortly!

Thank you all so much for entering! Come back on July 20th for the reveal.