New Necklaces

I finished a couple of new necklaces today. The first is a 2 in 2 chainmaille weave for the focal. I added some rollo chain bracelets to either side, and a necklace was born!



I created this while working on some other chainmaille projects that I can't show, as they are prezzies.

Next we have a beadweaving piece. The small motifs are done in circular peyote stitch and are connected with some fine silver plated chain. I have declared the silver and white ones to be snowflakes - thus each one (earrings not withstanding) is unique.



You most likely won't get any new posts from me this next week, as I will be out of town on a trip for work. If you don't hear from me before then.... MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!! And I am outta here!

New Ring Pattern: Star of David

So, Hanukkah is currently going on... or Chanukkah... yeah, I'm not Jewish so I can neither say it nor spell it. But I can certainly support it! In actuality, while I celebrate Christmas, I do not identify as Christian either. I choose not to identify as any specific religion. But let's be honest. I was raised in the Midwest by a Baptist mother and an ex-Catholic father. The basis of all my beliefs are Christian. But, since the basis of Christian beliefs is Judaism, I can make a Star of David ring if I want to. So there!

From Pendant to Ornament

Remember this pendant I posted a few weeks ago?



I decided it was too big to be a pendant, and made it an ornament instead.



I added some snowflakes to fill in the blank spot where there was no music. What do you think? Would you hang it on your tree?

And the winners are...

Ok, I included everyone who liked my Facebook page, followed me on Pinterest, or commented. After a manual drawing the winners are....

Prize #1 - Shaiha W.

Prize #2 - Linda R.

Prize #3 - Michelle W.

Thank you to everyone who entered! I have emailed the winners and will have the prizes mailed out soon.