I do like a bit of beading every once in a while and I often see things on my "cyber travels" which inspire me. This time it was a pair of "Piazza" earrings by Deb Roberti which I saw on Linda's Crafty Inspirations. They didn't look overly complicated and I thought it wouldn't take too long to whip up a pair.
The only thing when you start beading is that there are soooooo many types and colours of beads! It's difficult to restrain yourself. I have a small selection of beads and when I see a pattern I like, it's a matter of searching through my box to see if I have all or any of the beads required. This time I struck lucky and was able to make the earrings with what I had in my box.
I only had a couple of colours of superduo beads (or 4mm beads for that matter) but I'm still happy with the way they turned out. I'm now thinking I'll make another pair for a friend as a gift.
They measure 3.5cm across.
And I've not heard back yet from one of the winners of the Aeris pattern (from the last post), I'll give them until Sunday and if not, then I'll draw another name.
Best wishes,
Frivole
So very pretty !!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Muskaan!
DeleteA stroke of luck to have all the beads required for the pattern on hand, and your results are stunning! So often I find, no matter how many beads in the stash, the "perfect" beads just can't be found :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Marilee! There is such an AMAZING variety of shapes, sizes and colours of beads that it's impossible to keep enough. I have a modest selection so I was lucky to find I had what I needed in my box this time. :-)
DeleteThose are gorgeous! I have to remind myself to stick to beaded crochet rope and not start looking at other types of beads and other techniques!
ReplyDeleteI know Jane, I'm the same! I have to keep restraining myself as there are always new things I want to try! :-)
DeleteYour earrings are beautiful! I'd be tempted to give them a try, but I can't wear earrings. I have tatted earrings as gifts, but I find I don't get as much joy out of making something that I would never use myself. My other excuse is that I've given away all of my beading technique books! ;-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous earrings!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous earrings,
ReplyDeleteWunderschöne Ohrringe. Toll gemacht!!!!
ReplyDeleteSchön, alle Perlen vorrätig zu haben