AJE May Component of the Month Reveal
Once a month Art Jewelry Elements (AJE) hosts a giveaway and jewelry reveal. May’s giveaway component was made by Susan Kennedy of Sue Beads. Members of the Art Jewelry Elements team, plus a few lucky guest artists were given a set of these beautiful lampwork glass flower beads that Sue made for us. I was given the blue set on the far right.
Beautiful flower tab beads from Sue Beads.
First I must say that I really love these beads. You know me – I ❤ flowers, plus I like the unusual shape. The fact that this shape lays flat on the wrist, makes them especially well suited to bracelet designs. I do have an earring design in mind too, but that will have to wait till another time.
Cornflower Bracelet
I used one of Lesley Watt’s gorgeous brass bracelet bars as the focal of my bracelet. Sue’s beads frame it perfectly. I love these three together. I think they were made for each other! I furthered the floral theme with two Czech glass flower beads. The rest of the bracelet is fire polished beads and little glass seed beads, finished with a decorative antiqued brass toggle clasp.
Cornflower Bracelet
It is a simple design, but quite eye-catching and elegant. I can personally attest to the eye-catching part. I wore it today and the lady at the grocery store asked me about it and wanted not just one of my business cards, but several to share with the other women who work there!
Cornflower Bracelet
I named this bracelet after the beautiful blue Cornflower (aka Bachelor Button). When you look at the photo below, you’ll see what a perfect match this name is.
Cornflower
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Beautiful design Linda – Sue’s beads could have been made for my bronze connector thy are so well matched…a very tranquil piece, love it.
Stunning! I love the reflection of colours!
Beautiful bracelet . Very calming ! I love the bracelet bar you used.
Amazing bracelet Linda! The beads and Lesley’s bar are so amazingly made for each other! And I hope that lady calls you or visits your store! I love the name, it is definitely a cornflower! Thanks so much for playing this month and making an awesome bracelet!
Mmm. the flower! The graduated colors in Lesley’s focal! The perfect color match with Sue’s beads. That was meant to be together!
I just love those flower beads! Your palette and choice of focal are beautiful.
Lovely bracelet, Linda! I agree that Sue’s beads and Lesley’s bracelet bar are perfect for each other!!
Stunning bracelet, everything is so perfect together.
Such a beautiful bracelet! I love the cornflower color. It all flows together so well.
Gorgeous Linda, all the blues go so well with each other. I don’t blame the woman for wanting your card and some to share, your work is awesome.
Therese
A Gorgeous bracelet. My favorite color is blue. I love that bracelet cuff which is perfect for this piece.
Gorgeous! Love all those shades of blue together and it’s like the bracelet bar was made just for those chicklets.
Beautiful, Linda! The focal and the little bell flower elements are perfect with the lampwork! Love the antiqued brass with the vivid blue colors.
Hi Linda, Great design. The chicklets pair very well with Lesley’s bracelet bar.
Gorgeous bracelet Linda!
I love that bracelet! Those colors of blue just sing summer to me.