Just a quick little Wedding Wednesday post.  This is a Swarovski pearl and crystal necklace; a simple but elegant design.  I hope you like it. 

I hope you see you tomorrow! 

Just-in-time Art Event
Thurs April 28, 4-8 p.m.
At The Candle Lab
646 North High Street, Worthington, OH 43085
Watch the video (under 2 minutes)

Who knew April would be so cold and dreary, too?  Rainy day after rainy day.  I took a peek at the forecast, though, and -- if you can believe the meteorologist -- the weekend will be sunny and beautiful here in Columbus, OH...  Bike trip beautiful.  Wouldn't that be fun?  I am ready.

Meanwhile pulling my head out of the (rain) clouds, I am preparing for Thursday's awesome Just-in-time Art Event in Worthington.  Just making a few extra little things to take with me, like these hoop earrings in copper and silver.  I made myself a 2" pair in copper a couple weeks ago and I just love wearing them.  They are big enough to be fun, but also feminine and light.  So simple.

Welcome to the third installment of Wedding Wednesdays.  This is another Swarovski crystal necklace and earrings set with sparkle that is off the charts.  It's a wonderful style for the bride, but also unforgetable for bridesmaids or mom-of-bride.  And just think how it will look with your next New Year's Eve dress! 

Swarovski crystals come in just about every color you can imagine, and the necklace can be any length you like.

If you're a local reader, I hope you'll come and see me in Worthington later this month. 

Just-in-time Art Event
Thurs April 28, 4-8 p.m.
At The Candle Lab
646 North High Street, Worthington, OH 43085
Watch the video (under 2 minutes)

Thanks for stopping by!

Just-in-time Art Event
Thurs April 28, 4-8 p.m.
Worthington, OH 43085

Come for an evening of hand crafted gifts in plenty of time for Mother's Day, spring weddings, June graduations, or the cutest baby in your life--  from these great local artists and craftsmen:

SueLacy Designs:   Handcrafted jewelry by metalsmith and designer Sue Lacy; Sue will also be Candle Lab's featured artist during June, July, and August! http://www.suelacydesigns.com

Handmade by Andrea Baker:  Handbags, business card cozies and more.  http://andreabaker.etsy.com

Infantaisle:  Original, unique, practical yet hip handmade baby bibs, teething bibs, bib clips, bean-shaped burp cloths, wee pads, snack pods and pop pods. All machine washable and dry-able.  http://infantaisle.etsy.com

Honeyrun Farm:  Pure raw honey, herbal infused honey, and handcrafted soap produced in Williamsport, Ohio.  They strive to produce environmentally mindful goods by taking a step back in time into small-scale farming.  http://www.honeyrunfarm.com/

Rush Creek Mosaics:  "Pique assiette" mosaics, a technique using broken vintage and retro china, pottery, tiles, glass, and found objects.  http://rushcreekmosaics.etsy.com

This event will be just plain fun, and we'd love to see you.  It's a hopping location; make a night of it! House Wine next door is having a wine tasting event that same evening. And of course with Graeter's on the other side... a new cupcake shop across the street... great bars and restaurants everywhere... you just can't go wrong!

This necklace is all Swarovski crystals and sterling silver.   The design is very elegant and very princess.  The sparkle of these crystals is off the charts; in fact, I'm finding these pieces a bit difficult to photograph.  If I don't block the direct light, there are highlights and shadows everywhere.  If I do, the picture is a bit washed out -- like these.   So this series will be an adventure in photography as well as jewelry, and I'll try to improve.

This design is of course customizable.  It would gorgeous with perfect Swarovski pearls in place of the blue crystals, for example. 

Stop by again on Monday for artist's choice, and don't forget Wedding Wednesdays!

This is my first Wedding Wednesdays post.  With spring and summer weddings coming up, I thought it would be fun to spend some time on wedding jewelry and formal wear.  I'll be thinking about the bride at her rehearsal dinner, wedding day, or honeymoon, and also the bridesmaids, flower girls, and mothers-of-the-bride and groom. 

Don't be fooled by my "Wedding Wednesdays" label, though.  This style of jewelry is perfect for a dinner party, award banquet, prom, graduation, New Year's Eve... you get the idea.

Quite a style change from my March One-a-day challenge!

So this is the fun I had today:

 

This necklace and earrings set is made from sterling silver wire and Swarovski crystal beads.  The clear crystals have a finish called "AB" which have a slight rainbow effect when they catch the light.  There is one freshwater pearl in center of the flower.   The necklace is a little over 19" long, the flower about 1" in diameter, and the earrings about 1.25".  The clasp is a small swan style.

The amazing thing about this type of design is its ability to be customized or changed.  I picked crystal AB with blue (something blue for the bride) but these beads come in all colors.  I put the flower low to the side, but I can easily move the flower higher or to the bottom.  Links can be added or removed for the perfect length.  Other pieces can be made to coordinate.

Stop back on Mondays and Wednesdays!  Mondays are artists choice.  Comments and ideas are always welcome;  I'd love to know what you think.