Saturday, April 14, 2012

Flap Your Wings


Judith B. Glende was a phenomenal jewelry designer and she befriended many in the beading blog community. Since Judy touched many of our lives in some way, Moobie Grace Designs is hosting a blog hop tribute in memory of her. I was first introduced to Judy through a blog-hosted, handmade earring exchange two years ago. She was my exchange partner. Ever since then, I've been captivated by her design work. We met over earrings, so I thought I'd make another pair in honor of her now. Judy loved to incorporate butterflies and other winged creatures in her jewelry designs. Inspired by the "Flap Your Wings" theme, I created these earrings:

Butterfly Bohemian Earrings
Fun and flirty earrings perfect for Spring and Summer! Colorful waxed linen cord in plum, fuchsia, and orange tie amethyst gemstone rounds to artisan copper links by Miss Fickle Media. Copper butterfly charms dangle from the centers. 

These beauties can be purchased in my Etsy Shop.
 *All proceeds from the sale of these earrings will be donated to the Melanoma Research Fund at Massachusetts General Hospital in memory of Judith B. Glende.*

Butterfly Inspiration Design Board
Butterfly wing top: Forever 21
Purple suede flats: Nine West
Butterfly Bohemian earrings: Erin Siegel Jewelry

I hope you enjoyed my design tribute to Judy and thank you for stopping by. Please join the hop and visit these other fine artists participating in this tribute!

Our Gracious Host: Moobie Grace Designs

19.  Erin Siegel -You are here!

19 comments:

  1. How lovely to make a pair of earrings in tribute to Judy when you first met her through an earring exchange. These are so bright and happy and so very fitting of our memory of Judy.

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  2. These are so fun! and love how you used cord with the hoops - that is fantastic. How did you find the time this week with Beadfest too!

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  3. Such whimsical, and summery earrings!! I'd wear them in a minute! I love that you used your first meeting with Judy as an inspiration...so touching! Thank you!

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  4. Your earrings are lovely! Thanks for sharing your wonderful story of how you first met Judy.

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  5. SO pretty! I know that Judy is smiling on us. I wish that I could have participated, but the time was not right for me. However, I am working on my bangle stacks for next week and I am going to include some etchings that I bought from Judy. I will always remember her as being such a kind and generous soul with a talent to bring out the best in all that she touched. Enjoy the day. Erin

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  6. Bright pink and purple!!! What fun colors.

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  7. Such beautiful colors! I love how they are so happy, and celebrate life, which I think personified Judy. Wonderful job!

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  8. SO sweet and happy they are a lovely tribute!

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  9. I love the bright colours! Beautiful earrings.

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  10. What happy earrings! They are beautiful!

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  11. Love these earrings! The cute little outfit you laid out to go with them really helps one envision them as part of their life.

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  12. They made me smile as soon as I saw them! :)

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  13. Those are gorgeous earrings, Erin!!! Love the colors and design! =)

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  14. When people wearing this, it's just like butterflies flying around her. Nice job

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  15. Very pretty... wish I could used 'fibre' and have it look like something other than a bunch of crooked knots!

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