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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Zinnia

I love bright, vivid colors for Summer. Doesn't this cheery yellow just make you smile? :) Yellow isn't usually in my normal color palette to work with even though I like the color. I've seen it popping up everywhere in fashion the past few years, so I've been more attracted to it lately.

This happy, sunny color is in the inspirational artwork for the current Art Bead Scene Monthly Challenge. The perfect opportunity to work with some yellow in a jewelry piece! I love these lemony agate beads paired with this gorgeous Zinnia connector by Mellisa of Chinook Jewelry. The yellow beads really pop with the complimentary deep purple silk beading cord. I added a bit of purple dupioni silk from Ornamentea to accent the connector. I frayed the silk to add a little texture and interest; the perfect finishing touch!
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14 comments:

  1. Lorelei EurtoJune 18, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    so cute!! love the colors!

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  2. lynseyJune 18, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    really beautiful, i normally steer away from yellow, through fear of it not working, i admire your courage, this works so well.

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  3. Malin de KoningJune 18, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Love it! I too am so into yellow right now. Fabulous to combine it with that deep purple string. Very strong effect. And the zinnia pendant is perfect to go with it all.

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  4. somethinguniqueJune 18, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Hi Erin, a very pretty bracelet, i would love to try something knotted, the purple looks great against the yellow
    ttfn Lana :)

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  5. Mary HardingJune 19, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Lovely!! great yellow!

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  6. LisaJune 19, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    So cute, fun, and summery! Great color combo, yellow just makes all other colors pop! I would definitely love to wear this!

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  7. sasha + max studioJune 19, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Very pretty, Erin. I'm not normally a yellow gal either, but it works so well- I love the purple / blue combo - very lovely! Vicki

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  8. MellisaJune 21, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Love what you did! I run from yellow typically and never would have had the nerve to pair the zinnia with those pretty pansy shades :)

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  9. Gift IdeasJune 25, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Love the transparent yellow beads used here.It is a very good and interesting compilation.Bracelets are very popular with the youth...they accessorize mostly with bracelets.

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  10. UnknownJune 26, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    It's gorgeous! Love the colors.

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  11. Janet - Honey from the BeeJune 30, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Very cute! And I love that you made this a happy piece.

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  12. m.e.July 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I adore this bracelet!
    It just makes me smile !!!
    m.e. :)

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  13. Karina.ZhenAugust 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I'm beginning to fall in love with yellow! I'm not too crazy about yellow either, but I have been seeing a lot in accessories and clothing nowadays. This is very cute and I love how the yellow brings a nice touch to the bracelet.

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  14. antique gold ringsMarch 20, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    That's beautiful collection. I adore the jewelry shared by you. Bracelet is very trendy and cute. Did you make yourself or buy it somewhere ??

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