or the Frog Queen? As soon as I took this Moss Koi bracelet bar out of the kiln I had decided it was mine...but to be fair I did put it on my website for a day just in case someone (who isn't on a bead diet) REALLY wanted it. Since it wasn't claimed today I decided that it had a purpose other than just to join my excessive bead stash. You see, like many others out there, I have a problem with hoarding beads. I think most of the time it comes from the fear that I will use something fantastic (and one of a kind) and then change my mind, have to rip it all apart, start from scratch, and maybe still not find the perfect creation for it. This time however, things fell in place (well, grand scheme-wise, not ease of designing-wise... the whole strand of beads slid onto my carpet on three separate occasions!) and I actually used one of my hoard beads! I was the lucky winner of one of Lorelei's Green Girl Studio giveaways several months ago and received a goodie bag of GGS pewter froggy beads.
They were so darn cute I had all but decided that they would simply sit on my jewelry table where I could admire them and not have to commit to a design. Until...I pulled the Koi bracelet bar out of the kiln...it just called for a frog and a little blingy kapow (...at least as blingy kapow as I get...I know, sad excuse for super sparkle but what can I say? I'm a khaki pants kind of girl!).
Now, for anyone who might have had their eye on the Moss bracelet bar...let this be a lesson to you...snooze and I might just come up with a design for the component you had your eye on! (well... ok... I'll make another one for you if you want it... but you'll have to wait for another glaze firing... so next time just thumb your nose at the bead diet and go for the instant gratification!)
or the Frog Queen? As soon as I took this Moss Koi bracelet bar out of the kiln I had decided it was mine...but to be fair I did put it on my website for a day just in case someone (who isn't on a bead diet) REALLY wanted it. Since it wasn't claimed today I decided that it had a purpose other than just to join my excessive bead stash. You see, like many others out there, I have a problem with hoarding beads. I think most of the time it comes from the fear that I will use something fantastic (and one of a kind) and then change my mind, have to rip it all apart, start from scratch, and maybe still not find the perfect creation for it. This time however, things fell in place (well, grand scheme-wise, not ease of designing-wise... the whole strand of beads slid onto my carpet on three separate occasions!) and I actually used one of my hoard beads! I was the lucky winner of one of Lorelei's Green Girl Studio giveaways several months ago and received a goodie bag of GGS pewter froggy beads.
They were so darn cute I had all but decided that they would simply sit on my jewelry table where I could admire them and not have to commit to a design. Until...I pulled the Koi bracelet bar out of the kiln...it just called for a frog and a little blingy kapow (...at least as blingy kapow as I get...I know, sad excuse for super sparkle but what can I say? I'm a khaki pants kind of girl!).
Now, for anyone who might have had their eye on the Moss bracelet bar...let this be a lesson to you...snooze and I might just come up with a design for the component you had your eye on! (well... ok... I'll make another one for you if you want it... but you'll have to wait for another glaze firing... so next time just thumb your nose at the bead diet and go for the instant gratification!)
That is really cool. And I love the way the color mimics the frog component. I know too well about hoarding those gorgeous beads and such (yours included). I know that I am on a rationed bead diet, but really I didn't realize how many there were! I will be off soon! Promise! Enjoy the day dear Mellisa. Erin
ReplyDeleteA great result - love the combination. My bead diet ain't going so well, especially with tempting treats like your new Jade glazes and bracelet bars...I can feel a fall off the wagon coming! Vicki
ReplyDeletethat is so cute! i am really happy that you chose to keep something for yourself to wear... the bracelet looks great... enjoy ~
ReplyDeletestop tempting me with your pretty beads!!
ReplyDeleteI am doing well on my diet. Only 10 more days left!
I think your bracelet came out really great! And love the use of the pewter frog, so cute!
I'm a fan of bracelet bars as well...just had a batch fired myself!!! Love the color of glaze you've used. I would have a hard time parting with this one too:)
ReplyDeleteIt's not "hoarding." It's waiting for the "right" home for that particular bead. Sometimes you just have to wait longer than other times. Looks like this piece and the frog bead were simply destined to be with each other. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool bracelet! Very nice. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteIt was obviously meant to be yours ... judging by the beauty of the bracelet! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! It is a great bracelet :)
ReplyDeleteI just realized I did not have you on my blog roll, so I am going to go fix that right now :)
Marie