Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Blodeuwedd

Blodeuwedd

Other Names:  Wlodwin, Blancheflor.
Location:  Wales.
Description:  Lily maid of Celtic initiation ceremonies.  Known as the Ninefold Goddess of the Western Isles of Paradise.  Created by Math and Gwydion as a wife for Lleu.  The Maiden form of the Triple Goddess, her symbol was the owl.
Rules Over:  Flowers, wisdom, lunar mysteries, initiations.


This owl has the contrasting mix of colors of  red and deep sea blue. She is coiled and wrapped in copper wire. Her fiery eyes are deep burgundy with scarlet, red, swarovski crystals. Her body is hammered into a heart shaped charm and adorned with deep blue faceted glass beads.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Elizabeth



This pieces strays a little from my usual style but, I had all these pretty crystals and pearls calling me.:) It still has the look of elegance that is easy on your wallet. It is a twisted wire technique that involves making sections and then connecting them together. I used copper wire. I also got a kick out my daughter's face after I told her I named the piece after her.:)Loved her big cheesy smile.:)

Agate and shell bracelet


This bracelet has natural iridescent shell beads that reflect colors of gray, silver and black. One strand has a beautiful black agate for a focal bead. The crystals in smokey topaz and white give it lots of sparkle. I used a magnetic silver toned clasp which makes sure it stays secure and has an ornate look.

Wild Agate


I made this necklace with some wild striped Agate beads. I alternated mother of pearl beads with black faceted glass beads. Bold copper chain links separate the beautiful stone beads.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Clover Key


The frame of the key was shaped into heart shaped clover leaves and then hammered for strength. It is wrapped with tiny green seed beads and a little swarovski crystal bead.  The shank is coiled and weaved with 26Ga copper wire. It turned out even larger then my red Key of Passion pendant. I got it finished just in time for Saint Patrick's Day.:)

Monday, March 1, 2010

Crocheted Carnelians




I made another necklace to add to my "natural collection." It is crocheted with a rust colored cord  and has beautiful carnelian beads. It is very strong and very comfortable to wear. It clasps together with a gold tones heart toggle. It measures approximately 18 1nches in length.