Sunday, July 19, 2009

SMOKE IN MY EYES




Just as I finally feel like I'm getting in to the groove of making more jewelry and ATC's(will post those later) , it will be time to go back to work in another 30 hours or so! I can really get used to this slow pace. It has been a very relaxing few days, and I've really enjoyed it! I finally sat down and created a piece that I've been pondering for a while, with this gorgeous pendant from Melissa of ChinookDesigns! I don't like how these photos don't really show the purplish hue of the pendant, and that was a REAL challenge for me to work with, but I came up with this and was pretty happy with the overall color combo and design. This, my friends, is a very unorthodox color combo for me, but I'm glad I did it, and now my narrow mind is a little more open. It's really growing on me. I call it "Smoke". The pendant reminded me of the swirls created by smoke floating in the air...and the color is kind of like it also. And, I used to smoke. I smoked for 18 years, and quit 15 years ago....best thing I EVER did, BUT, let me tell you, I used to LOVE to do it! But that's another whole story! Anyway, I'm still smoke free, except for the necklace!!!
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12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lovely necklace! and keep on keeping it smoke free, good for you!

Unknown said...

Beautiful work :)
Your style is earthy and fanciful. My favorite! Thanks so much for sharing. I'll be back.

stregata said...

Great necklace, Sharon! Love those spirals!!! And love how you are moving out of your comfort zone everywhere. Have a lovely day!!!

SueBeads said...

I like it!

Tammy and Rob said...

The color combo is great Sharon, you did a fabuloso job!!
Glad you were able to relax for a few days ;)

Mellisa said...

Very unique necklace Sharon! I love the asymmetry! I love that glaze with smoky pearls, labradorite, moonstone and even amethyst!

Prairie Emporium said...

Beautiful, Sharon, I love the color combo.

Judy said...

Sharon, that is so pretty! I especially love the copper in it.

Beth Anderson said...

what's not to love about beautiful carnelians? Great necklace Sharon!

TesoriTrovati said...

Congrats on being smoke free!
I love the necklace Mellisa makes such delicate yet hardy pendants and pieces. The details are delicious! Nice necklace!
Enjoy the day!
Erin

sharon said...

Thanks everyone....I think I need another vacation!!!

Cindy said...

What a beautiful combination, Sharon. I noticed the continuation of the smoke swirl theme in your copper spirals...as if the smoke is rising up. That last picture is especially flattering. Must feel great to have made such a wonderful piece over your "staycation"!

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