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Friday, January 21, 2011

Lorelei's Fusion Beads Challenge


 Today is the reveal day for Lorelei's Fusion Beads Challenge! Here's my necklace I call Feather Fall. A decidedly Fall-inspired design! The colors and beads that Lorelei chose reminded me of an Autumn palette, so I decided to just go with my first instinct! Fusion Beads was out of the green lucite leaves that Lorelei had picked out, so I went with these Sienna feather leaves instead since I wanted a Fall feel and the idea of the feathers went along with the Green Girl Studios Owl Toggle.


I started with the leather strand, taking full advantage of those fire-polished beads fitting perfectly on it! I knotted the beads an inch apart for a lighter feel. I simply strung the wood beads and Japanese seed beads and added the copper chain with the feather leaves dangling or "falling" down for the focal of the necklace.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed my creation. Now, off to more blogs to see what the other participants did! :)

http://Lorelei1141.blogspot.com
http://erinsiegeljewelry.blogspot.com/  You Are Here!

http://beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.com/
http://beadhappytoday.blogspot.com/

http://thebeaddreamer.com/blog
http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/
http://fryestyle.blogspot.com/
http://www.madmaggiedesigns.blogspot.com/
http://reginaswritings.blogspot.com/


http://www.mylifeunderthebus.typepad.com/
http://jennibead.blogspot.com/
http://maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com/
http://silverrosedesigns.blogspot.com/
http://lindalandig.wordpress.com/


http://fireflymyst.blogspot.com/
http://www.awishandacloud.blogspot.com
http://spiritrattles.blogspot.com/
http://formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com/


http://songbeads.blogspot.com/
http://beautifullybrokenme.blogspot.com
http://threeredbeads.blogspot.com
http://christinec3.blogspot.com/ 
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23 comments:

  1. Lorelei EurtoJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I LIKE IT!! I really think it turned out great- I love the leaves in the front and then one at the clasp- and I love the airyness of the 3 strands. Very cool!

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  2. Mary HardingJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Very elegant Erin. I love how the leaves hang from the chain and make a focal. And the colors are so great together.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Beautiful, Subtle, light as a feather.

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  4. KristiBowmanDesignJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Oh ya, your necklace turned out great. I didn't use the leaf, almost with I had now. You used it beautifully!!

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  5. steufelJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Love how you incorporated the leather!

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  6. My Life Under the BusJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Love the leaves - so light and airy!

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  7. beautifullybrokenmeJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Beautiful necklace - I love the leaves and how you used one at the toggle as well, and the knotted leather cording adds so much texture to the overall piece. Very fall-ish. :-)

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  8. HollyJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Gorgeous necklace, as one would expect! So very airy and light, the leaves are a perfect touch.

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  9. Malin de KoningJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Yes, very like I do!Autumn feeling, and the airyness Lorelei mentioned also. Very pretty! It inspires me :-) (like most of your things do by the way).

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  10. Shannon ChomanczukJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Love the orange leaves and I love the one back by the clasp, too cute!

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  11. The Last Day OneJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I love it, especially the use of spacing to really emphasize the design.

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  12. JenniJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Erin, I love your choice of leaves, and also that you incorporated copper chain too, I love mixed metal. The copper adds extra warmth to the piece.
    I was unable to thread my cord through the polished beads!

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  13. jamberry_songJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Very nice and trendy design! I can totally imagine seeing this in Greenwich Village; it's got a great combination of earthy elements and chic fashion style. :3

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  14. Christine'sCreationsJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Nice necklace. I like that there are three strands all made of different materials.

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  15. RebeccaJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Beautiful! I love the leather and pretty leaves, and the lovely feel the piece has.

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  16. ThreeRedBeadsJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I love the color choice you picked for the leaves. It's an eye catching piece, very pretty necklace!

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  17. fireflymystJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I love your "Feather Fall" design. I especially like the copper chain you added.

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  18. elisabeth January 21, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Love it!

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  19. ReginaJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Really like the variation and the uniqueness of each strand, they all work so well together. The sienna leaves add a nice touch of color to the piece. Lovely!

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  20. Pretty ThingsJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Very nicely done! Multi-stranded things elude me.

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  21. Anna LearJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I love this! The 3 strands complement each other so nicely, and the autumn leaves "pop" for perfect contrast. I really like your work and am so glad I stopped by! (Your daughter is ADORABLE, BTW!)

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  22. NickiJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I like the different layers in your piece. And the colors are great.... I would love to try this on :)

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  23. Spirited EarthJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    beautiful..love the different strands

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