10 September, 2021

L for leaves

With autumn just around the corner, we're having an easy seasonal theme at the Alphabet challenge for you: Leaves. I decided to use fall colours in my project, but of course it could be any kind of foliage that comes to your mind. 
The necklace I've created is basically something that came to my mind as soon as I've seen those beads in a bead/jewelry shop in Erlangen a couple of years ago. There were only a few of them left, so I decided to take them all and see what I could come up with. I used five of them in this autumn necklace and still have one left that will probably end up in a pendant or keychain. 
What I like most about the beads is that they have abstract motifs of leaves and blooms on them, and that the motifs differ from  bead to bead. Also, each side of the beads has a unique sight, which gives me an opportunity to change the look of my jewelry even after the beads are lined up and the necklace is officially finished. Some beads have a bit of blue in them and give an overall colder vibe, while others are rich with autumn colours including lots of yellow and red.
The warm colours are the ones that inspired me to use tiny golden beads in between the autumn-ish beads. They're a nice addition to the autumn vibes, but they don't interfere with the colder shades either. Also, the combination of gold and black is not something I'd usually go for, but I think with all the floral motifs it doesn't look too sumptuous at all. 
To make the rest of the necklace as subtle as possible, I opted for a simple string of black glass crystal beads. I think they go well with the main beads without taking too much attention from them, but I also like how they have a little bit of bling, meaning they aren't completely invisible when I'm wearing the necklace against a black sweater. Because, why not create a piece of jewelry that matches a specific thing in your wardrobe?

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15 comments:

  1. Beatuiful necklace. Thanks for joining 613 Avenue Create. Anesha

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  2. What a lovely idea for a ncecklace - thanks for sharing with us at 613 AVenue Create

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  3. Gorgeous necklace and love the colours..
    Thank you so much for joining in with us at 613 Avenue Create..hope you will play along again..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  4. That´s a wonderful project.
    Thank you for linking up at Friendship Challenge!
    Good luck and happy crafting!
    Ilse (thera)

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  5. Gorgeous work and lovely necklace you have created here.
    Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Annette DT / Admin / Registered Owner for https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/

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  6. Amazing neclace! It´s an excellent unique. And you succeeded in restaging the beads so beautifully. I really adore your neclace.
    Thank you for sharing your project with the current EAC-Challenge.
    Hugs Uschi

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  7. What a beautiful project! Thanks for joining at the EAC! Christin

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  8. Stunning necklace! gorgeous colours and thanks for joining us at Crafty Catz x

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  9. Beautiful fall necklace. Love the leaves on the beads. Thank you for joining us at Through the Craft Room Door this month. Hope to see you back here again soon. Have a creative week. Judy DT

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  10. Eine wunderschöne Halskette. Vielen Dank für deine Teilnahme bei der Friendship-Challenge.

    LG Heike

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  11. pretty
    thanks for joining us at crafty gals corner challenge

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  12. Beautiful! I have just started working with beads. I cannot wait to reach your level of aesthetic beauty.

    Thanks so much for a wonderful response to our challenge at 613 Avenue Create!
    Hugz,
    Chana Malkah,
    A Place To Start, Owner
    613 Avenue Create, Owner
    Redora Lee Designs , My Blog
    Shopping Our Stash, DT
    The Color of Cards, Owner

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  13. Congratulations! You have been chosen as a TOP ROCKER for the week of September 5th-11th! Thanks for playing along with us, please stop by our blog and grab your badge!
    Hugz,
    Chana Malkah,
    A Place To Start, Owner
    613 Avenue Create, Owner
    Redora Lee Designs , My Blog
    Shopping Our Stash, DT
    The Color of Cards, Owner

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  14. That's so lovely, Veronika. Love the leaf pattern on your beads. Deborah x

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  15. Very eye-catching, you made some gorgeous jewelry. Thank you for playing with us at Love to Craft Challenge and we hope to see you again next time!
    XOXO, Aimeslee LTCCB DT
    http://paper-paisleys.blogspot.com/

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