Saturday, August 27, 2011

Lorelei's Challenge: CKoop enamel shadow boxes

I had one design completely finished last night and then decided it was too blah...too typical and my yellow box didn't tie in with the other elements. So, at about 1:30 am I made polymer beads to tie it together but then didn't get it together.

This morning as I awoke leisurely, I thought "hmm, what should I do today?" And then, "Crap! I still need to restring my necklace, photograph it, and post it!" I jumped out of bed, put it together, and I must say I really like it now. So, a little late, but here it is.

First, a close up of the elements: I used the box as a frame for a polymer clay tile. Sometimes the leaf design side shows, or the box flips around and the solid yellow side shows -- either way, it's good.


Then, back away for the big picture:
(before you think me some sort of chain maille wizard, let me tell you that I bought the whole chain as is at Michael's. The white and turquoise are from Michael's as well, and the small coral stones were from a bead show.)

 
And here it is on! I will definitely wear this.



Thanks to Lorelei and CKoop for the challenge!

Click around to see what the other participants in the challenge made:


11. Grubbi

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30 comments:

  1. ShirleyAugust 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    You know I'm totally jealous that you could put such a stunner together so quickly! This is a big statement piece, and looks lovely on you. Did you make the insert in the shadowbox? Love the colors you chose, they work perfectly together. You are obviously an extremely talented lady! :)

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  2. Firefly VisionsAugust 27, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I love love love this! The colors really pop and I like that the box can be worn facing in or out. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Pretty ThingsAugust 27, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I am SO glad I'm not the only person who jumps out of bed (usually in the middle of the night!) with those thoughts!

    You did AWESOMELY! I have some of those huge turquoise slabs and have yet to use them. And I love your polymer work, but then, you know that!

    Great job!

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  4. Pearl and PebbleAugust 27, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Oh WOW I love what you've put together here! How fun and gorgeous colors!!

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  5. LissCAugust 27, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    oh my gosh! This is so much fun! This reminds me very much of the 80's with the big pieces in the bold colors. I would have never guessed you were rushing this morning to finish.

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  6. JennyAugust 27, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Quite a statement piece! Like the coral and turquoise - makes me think of Fiesta ware. (And as I am a ceramics person, I mean that in a good way!)

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  7. Hopemore StudioAugust 27, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I love this, the striped beads are fantastic. It definitely has your 'touch'

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  8. Spirited EarthAugust 27, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    love this chunky statement necklace..looks so fun to wear

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  9. JackieAugust 27, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    This is so lovely! Great job! Good colors all the way.

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  10. Shay StoneAugust 27, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Wow.. what a stunner! You are totally right that this piece rocks whether the box is from the front or behind. Your late night/early morning inspirations are obviously working for you!

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  11. JoAugust 27, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    That is gorgeous! I can't believe how quickly you made it all!

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  12. Lois MoonAugust 27, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    What a great piece. I love your beads with the turquoise and the box. I would wear this all the time.

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  13. elisabeth August 27, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I love it - it looks so 60s mod and lots of fun!

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  14. Lorelei EurtoAugust 27, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    This turned out lovely! I love that you filled your box with polymer, and I love that leafy pattern. The necklace is happy and mod- great job!
    Thank you so much for participating! Sorry it took me so long to come by, I had left to go to the state fair for a while with my husband. Just got home. Please add you pics to the flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1740275@N20/

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  15. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    very nice! I love seeing what everyone came up with.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I love this! I'm a big advocate that jewelry should make a statement. Yours is atomic retro. Very mod! Reminds me of some of the great textile prints of the 50's! Your polymer beads are totally fab! Awesome work!

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  17. Malin de KoningAugust 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Oh God, what a magnificent necklace! I really like it on the picture when you wear it, and the bezel is back to front. WOW!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Wow! That's a super cool necklace!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Awesome job! I love chunky jewelry!

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  20. Andrew ThorntonAugust 28, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Hello, fellow Pennsylvanian! What a cool, modern piece! The colors and shapes are bold and really very nice. You've got a great design aesthetic and I love you can turn the necklace over, move it to the side, flip it and change the orientation and it still looks good. NICE!

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  21. KreativkrapyletAugust 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    This is just so fun and colorful! Very nice indeed! :) Really, really a one of a kind. :)

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  22. artybeccaAugust 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    thanks everyone! this is the most comments I've ever gotten on any post! The power of the Lorelei network!

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  23. Lucid Moon StudioAugust 28, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    This necklace is a stunner! Not only do I love what you did with your shadowbox, but I also love the colors and the components - the striped round beads remind me of beach balls, so it looks fun and summery to me! I would love to wear this! Great job!!

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  24. PrządkaAugust 28, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I think this necklace is absolutely gorgeous! It's one of my favorites in this game. Really, really beautiful. It is very stylish and full of harmony of colors and shapes. Congratulations!

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  25. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful!

    One word of warning though. I bought the exact same white beads at Michaels and dropped one. It broke and when trying to pick up the pieces, the cracked bead pierced my skin and my fingers started bleeding like crazy. So don't break the white bead:-)

    -Pepita

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  26. saraAugust 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    What a fun necklace! the yellow from the flip side is striking!

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  27. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Oh. wow. I am in love with this necklace! I love the leaves in the box, as well as all the beads you paired with it. I totally want it!

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  28. Third Eye GypsyAugust 29, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    I love this piece and your work! I love how you filled the box with your amazing clay creation!

    xo Genea

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  29. Jen JuddAugust 29, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I love the size of this piece! I have been working kinda small lately...might need to rethink and go bigger because I just love the way this piece works!

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  30. graygirlstudiosSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    that is really gorgeous! there's so much you can do with it! and it looks good on you too!

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