Sunday, November 27, 2011

Jade Scott Flower Challenge

Earlier this month, Lorelei and Jade teamed up to have a challenge with Jade's super cute enamel flowers. It was okay that I didn't score one of the ones Lorelei was giving away because I kinda had a surplus of them from one of Jade's Etsy updates. The reason I bought up so many was because I was hoping to get a nice variety, color wise, for the necklace I had in mind. I had envisioned using several of them for a statement piece - a garland for the neck.
It took me a bit to think up of how I was going to do this. I finally came up with a plan. I had purchased these metal components from Rings & Things (more plans for them to come too). I punched 2 holes in the center of the solid ones so that I could thread the headpin down and then back up to wrap the rest of it around the base of the flower.

Then I punched a hole on each end and embellished each one with a rivet to connect all 5 of the scallops together. Simple chain is all that is needed to finish this collar up!

Here are the rest of the blogs you can visit to see more pretty flowers!

1. Lorelei Eurto
2. Serena Trent
3. Susan Raber
4. Shawna Tobias
5. Lucid Moon Studio
6. K Hutchinson
7. Gigi
8. Lois Moon
And also!
http://cherishdesigns.wordpress.com
http://mariagrimes.blogspot.com/


13 comments:

Lorelei Eurto said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

BEAUTIFUL!!! I think all of the pieces you've done recently with the flowers have been fabulous! This is no exception! Glad you decided to play along, I really like this necklace and it showcases the flowers in the most perfect way!

Shel said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Wow - you necklace is amazing!! I love this!

Maria said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Amazing! It's like having a little flower garden all year long!

Tanya said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Just gorgeous!

Lucid Moon Studio said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

It is awesome to see a piece made with several of the enameled flowers! I love the colors, and it is a great statement piece. I used the same technique for attaching one flower headpin to my ring blank which had 2 holes. Great job-I love it!!

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I love every piece you have made with thse flowers. Bravo!

TesoriTrovati said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

How lovely, Miss Heather! I love the garland style. Very clever way to make this come together.
Enjoy the day!
Erin

Anonymous said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Oh my gosh! I love it! I admire your ability to work with metal... I have a bit of an issue with metal myself, so I stick to wire! I love the colors and what a gorgeous way to showcase each flower!

I missed you earlier, but I will update my blog to include your link! :-) Kris

SummersStudio said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

That's a really beautiful solution you came up with for using the enamel flowers. Love this necklace. Makes me feel like spring on this very grey day.

Lois Moon said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I'm drooling! You really succeeded in making a statement piece. The colors in your flowers are just amazing! I love the simple background you used to mount each. WOW!

Serena Trent said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

You did an awesome job! I love the necklace. Lovely colors!

Baking Beads in the Keys said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Just mind blowing gorgeous

gigi said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Well my goodness Miss Thang, you certainly did THOSE flowers proud. Very nice.