I'm off to the Houston Bead Society Show this weekend. Got my table covers, jewelry boxes, santos/angel, mirrors and...oh, yeah...jewelry. I feel ready to "show" for three days. I'll have Sally there helping me so it's sure to be great fun, although, I get antsy when things are slow. So, I'm hoping for big crowds and lots of excitement! I've finished a few more new pieces to take with me. Here's a little preview...
I created these sweet, enameled birds using Objects and Element's copper birds.
For the longer necklace, I used denim-blue sodalite. For the shorter piece, calcite, rutilated quartz and blue crystal rondells. It's hard to see in the photos but the faceted calcite and quartz are really luminous.
I made these pieces to be a little more delicate to be worn together. I really like the idea of layering and plan to continue doing pieces that can be worn this way.
Even the backs are pretty, layered!
"French Medals and Garnets"
I'm seeing Christmas ads and starting to feel a bit of that joyful, Christmas mood. It's coming through in reds...garnets, rubies and red silk...
"Rubies and Rhinestones"
"Ornament"
I won't be posting these pieces on my Etsy site but, if you're interested in them, email me and I'll let you know if I still have them. Stop by and see me at the the show, if you're in the area!
I love these Deryn! Makes me itch to get into my studio...someday! I hope you had great success at the show!
Posted by: Lorraine | Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 12:25 PM
OH your enameled birds are wonderful, Deryn. I bet they just flew off your table. Beautiful color! Hope the show went well for you.
Ta Ta
Diana
Posted by: Diana Frey | Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Love your enameled birds Deryn! so Pretty. :) Stephani
Posted by: Stephani Gorman | Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:48 PM
I know you will have a spectacular show! Say "hi" to Sally and remember the next City-Wide Garage Sale is November 28-29...we do have a guest room and will be kid-free that weekend!
hugs,
steph
Posted by: Stephanie Rubiano | Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 08:50 AM
That blue necklace is just stunning! A lady would surely feel special wearing this!
Posted by: Alice | Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 08:19 AM
So beautiful. I am sure the show will be wonderful for you. I just enjoy basking in the fun you seem to post!!!! Have a great weekend my very talented friend.
Posted by: jenn d | Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Breath taking as always Deryn
Posted by: Jen Crossley | Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 12:13 AM
hope you have a great weekend at the show...all the pieces are beautiful, I especially LOVE the necklace
Posted by: Shelby | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 08:30 PM
I love your enameled blue birds, and the rubies and rhinestones, ooh la la!
Have a wonderfully successful time at your show!
Posted by: Sharon | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Wish you much success and good fortune!!The pieces are lovely!
~smiles~
Posted by: Sharon | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Such beautiful pieces!
Posted by: Laurel | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 05:24 PM
Deryn!! nobody works blues like you!!these birds are so beautifuls!! love the earrings too.. well i love all!! i stay here, please can you bring me a comfortable chair?
Posted by: esther | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 01:20 PM
These are gorgeous! Very pretty! I'm loving all the layers on that blue knecklace.
Posted by: Thespoena McLaughlin | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 01:02 PM
Oh my goodness - what beautiful work you do! I love the blue birds. Lovely!
Posted by: Laurie Star | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Loved the layering, this is one of my fave looks. These blue birds are fantabulous.
Have a great show!
Posted by: Mary Beth Shaw | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 09:22 AM
These layered necklaces are absolutely stunning. Wow. I'm drooling....
Thanks for sharing the link to Objects & Elements. Good luck at the Houston show!
Posted by: Di | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 07:32 AM
really beautiful pieces !!
have a blessed day
Posted by: Marie-Aimée | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 02:18 AM
Wishing you ALL the best at the show! I know you will have great fun with Sally there to help you!
Beautiful pieces...especially like the "rubies & rhinestone" (of course =)
I have been layering pieces a lot myself. I just love it!
xoxox
Posted by: diane cook | Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12:14 AM
These are totally delicious!!!! Wishing you a great (and successfull) show; have a good time!
Posted by: Renate | Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 11:43 PM
The enameled birds are wonderful!! Have a great time at the show.
Posted by: Dede Warren | Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 11:23 PM
So pretty! I love the blue birds. Have fun at the show. I sat up and made two whimsey necklaces with memory frames. Also made a gold pearl lariat while watching Project Runway. Good luck with selling! Will you get to buys some beads, too???? :)
Posted by: Denise Tucker | Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Love the layering. And it's a great way to sell two pieces :)
Posted by: Gail Lannum | Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 08:55 PM