Announcing the Pay it Forward Winners!

by Cindy on July 15, 2009

A little birdie told me the news….Congrats to Mallory and Theresa, you’re my Pay it Forward winners! I’ll be sending some surprises your way within the next month. Please contact me with your mailing address. When you receive your gift, simply mention it in your blog with a link back to sweet bead studio.

I was thrilled that 19 of you wanted to play along! Hey, there’s no reason why you can’t start your own Pay it Forward if you’re so inclined….would be lots of fun!

Now on to jewelry….here’s my latest summer-inspired piece. I have been drawn to these charm-style necklaces (hmmm…I should give this collection a name). I stamped “Aloha” on a piece of copper sheet metal, cut it into a rectangle and gave it some texture. There are a couple of beachy Hilltribe silver charms and Swarovski crystals in shades of blue. The ruffled discs made to look like sea glass are by Becklin Bead Designs. The charms hang from a 24″ copper ball chain and the entire piece has been oxidized to give it a nice rustic look. “Aloha” would be a great piece to remind you of a past vacation or one you dream of taking…

aloha

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{ 13 comments… read them below or add one }

Renate July 15, 2009 at 3:14 am: Lovely necklace, Cindy, and beautifully photographed!!
sharon July 15, 2009 at 8:50 am: I love the copper and silver together and the seashore theme….I think this is my favorite…till the next one you make!!
Susan July 15, 2009 at 9:34 am: Love it! I bought a stamping set a few weeks ago to try my hand at something new. I am excited to give it a try, and add some “words” to my Fall jewels.
Susan Kennedy July 15, 2009 at 10:22 am: Very cute! As soon as I get out from under whatever I am under, I think I’ll do a pay it forward! Fun idea!
Jennifer July 15, 2009 at 11:06 am: *LOVE IT*… beautiful!!!
Sharon P. July 15, 2009 at 11:20 am: Love the color and texture combination, very fresh!
Debbie / Prairie Emporium July 15, 2009 at 11:24 am: Very cute necklace, I love the way your copper oxidized.
Erin Prais-Hintz July 15, 2009 at 2:00 pm: Awesome necklace! I love the way all the pieces tie together. I am dreaming of a vacation right now….
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Juliette July 15, 2009 at 3:56 pm: Really beautiful! My favorite sort of jewelry at the moment as well – and the ocean theme is a passion. Love seeing your creations 🙂
Mallory July 15, 2009 at 8:45 pm: Thank you, so much! I will be in touch! Love the necklace!
deb christensen July 15, 2009 at 10:57 pm: WOW, double wow. this is a necklace i could very easily covet. just beautiful.
Theresa July 16, 2009 at 1:32 am: Thanks Cindy! That is going to be fun to write about on my blog.

Love the necklace, absolutely gorgeous!
Diane Cook July 17, 2009 at 6:22 pm: Another beautiful piece Cindy! Love your combination of oxidized copper, silver and glass! Those beads do look like sea glass =)