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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Plum Passion Bracelet

I created this piece for the latest Artbeads.com design challenge. The theme this time around is 'Winter Enchantment'. Since Valentine's Day is a favorite Winter holiday that's right around the corner, I decided to go with a hearts theme! I love heart motifs, especially in jewelry! I picked out a few favorite Hill Tribe Silver heart charms from the charms section at Artbeads. I added in the Green Girl Studios heart button for the perfect closure.

I've been attracted to plums and purples lately and I do love this color palette for Winter. It does seem quite enchanting! I love the different finishes on these seed beads! I chose a variety of them in shades of purple and plum from the seed bead section at Artbeads and strung them up on my plum color waxed linen cord. I hope you've enjoyed my design! I love how this turned out. I'm looking forward to wearing this to a possible Valentine's Day Brunch with the hubby. LOVE! 

Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Beading!


Disclaimer: Artbeads.com has sent me the above mentioned beads, pendants, materials and/or findings to create with as part of their design partner blog program. I have not been paid by Artbeads.com to participate. Thank you.
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15 comments:

  1. steufelJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Love it - and the button is: ahhhh....

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  2. Lorelei EurtoJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    It's so pretty Erin! I love the colors too- perfect for Winter! That button ties it all together, great choice!! Love that button toggle loop you create- you'll have to teach me that trick. :D

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  3. Tracy StatlerJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Erin - I love this one. Every part of this bracelet is striking! This tonal purples are really warm and inviting. The matte, shiny, AB and opaque finishes work so well together. I was just shooting video yesterday showing the technique you use on the clasp - except using it for an entire bracelet. I love how it works as a clasp!

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  4. moonlitfantaseasJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Very cute, I love the multi strand look, and the closure and of course the heart theme, and your color choice is awsome too!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    This looks and feels "very regal" fit for a queen!

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  6. DoreenJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    OMG! I love this! The colors are beautiful.

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  7. Cheryl K RoeJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Perfect combination. Love the hearts and the color combination.

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  8. Amy FJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    really really cute! love the colors!

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  9. ReginaJanuary 29, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Living in Florida I do not think of Valentine's Day being a winter holiday, but of course it is! Love the multistrand, beautiful colors, heart charms, all so perfect together bracelet!

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  10. DeeJanuary 30, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Love the bracelet Erin, the colors work so well together!!

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  11. Pretty ThingsJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    WOW, I never would have thought of this! Mine is, I'm afraid, going to be so trite and boring! I love the colors and the clasp!

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  12. sunsetblueJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    I hope you show us this technique in the upcoming book :)

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  13. JenniJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Beautiful! I love the colur palette and the hearts. I also like the way you have done the loop fastener, I would like to learn this technique too and as sunset blue said "I hope it's in the book". Jenni

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  14. LisaFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I love it!! I am such a huge purple fan this winter and this is beautiful!

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  15. Heather PowersFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    This is so lovely Erin - I love the clasp! I'm so looking forward to your book.

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