Finished Necklace and a Bracelet

All,

Well it's finally done!  Here are some pics of the recycled necklace I started a few weeks ago.  It really turned out to be a statement piece!

Close up of my necklace

 Since my last post, I attached about 35 paper bead charms to the necklace.  I nestled them in, and made the necklace a full fun piece!

The necklace

There were enough paper bead charms left over to craft this bracelet that complements the necklace and a bonus pair or earrings.
The bracelet is made from 14 paper bead charms, several vintage metal charms and a big gold tone bauble.  The bracelet has a toggle closure and the finished length is 71/2" long.  I have posted the bracelet on my Etsy site, there are more pictures there.

Bracelet and Earrings

If you have any questions about this necklace or how to craft one from some of your old jewelry,  feel free to contact me through this blog.

Please check my Etsy shop out.  I think you'll like what you see!

Enjoy and have fun crafting,

anne

Peekskill Craft Fair Coming Soon

Stretch Bracelet made from
 nature book pages

Chunky Bracelet made from Nature Book
beads, vintage buttons and glass beads

Both of these items will be brand new at the Peekskill Fair, come take a look. Nice fall colors!

Peekskill’s 6th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival

Saturday, July 21, 2012 1pm-10pm

 A free outdoor concert and fair that will be held in historic Downtown Peekskill, at the intersection of Central Avenue and North Division Street. 

 Craft Alley, (1pm – dusk) featuring a variety of finely crafted handmade goods by local artisans, for sale.

  Jazz & Blues Brunch  (1 – 4pm) the best local music at restaurants and cafes around town.

  Food Court: samplings of area foods, art & family events, Peekskill Farmers Market and  more!     

  Main stage starts at 4pm:

      Masters of Latin Jazz, Multi-Grammy® nominated Bobby Sanabria & Ascensión 

      Marc Cary Focus Trio

      Lakecia Benjamin & Soul Squad

      Nation Beat

 The Annual Peekskill Jazz & Blues Festival attracts thousands of people from across the tri-state area, and has become one of Westchester's premiere summer musical and creative events. Visitors are encouraged to come early and stay late!

 One Hour From NYC on Metro North + Free Peekskill Trolley Making Regular Loops Direct To  Festival!

For Festival details, visit www.downtownpeekskill.com

Here's my booth, it's bright yellow and you can't miss it.  My sister Kaye and my daughter Tori will be there with me!  So stop by, see my new stuff and see my new tent.

Remember if you see something you like but would like a color change or a metal change; let's talk.  Although my pieces are one of a kind, their are many items that can be custom made for you.

See you soon,

anne

More Vintage Buttons and Jewelry

Hi to all,

I just know there will be tons of creations inspired by all of the buttons and jewelry pieces in the jar I started a few weeks ago. And my collection grows steadily as others clean out their jewelry boxes. This week my mother-in-law added some very unusual vintage jewelry to my collection. I can not believe the earrings we wore in the 80's; really, what were we thinking? Do any of you remember?  Above are just a few examples of what we found in her jewelry box.

Teal Blue Vintage Button Bracelet

Here are a few pieces I created this week from the contents of the "jar".   First, the bracelet above was inspired by sorting the buttons for the button jar.  After we sorted all of the buttons by color group, these beautiful colors cried out to be made into a really full, jingling "charm bracelet".  One unusual large flower button anchors the bracelet slightly off center. It feels great; it looks great and it even sounds great with its gently clicking sound when it moves.  I just listed the bracelet on my Etsy site tonight.  You can see more photos of it there.



Chunky Paper Bead Necklace with Vintage Earrings

And this piece was crafted from my sister-in-law's earrings.  Wow! Right, those acylic yellow wedges were really earrings.  I think they look great strung with chunky paper beads, acrylic beads and wooden beads on a rubber cord.  And the earrings add a little unusual character that makes this a real statement piece.  The necklace will be listed on Etsy next week, please check for it.

And last, I will be at the Peekskill Jazz & Blues Festival on Saturday, July 21st. The crafts and food start about noon and the music is later.  It looks like the festival will take up several blocks of downtown Peekskill and parking is free.  And it will be the debut of my craft fair tent!

Thanks, I'll talk to you soon,

anne