Reason #1 - It's something I keep meaning to make, but never seem to get around to doing...
and Reason #2 - my friend Kashmira is the hostess :D
At the first mention of this I had 'ideas'.... then I signed up... but failed to jot these 'ideas' down, or pull out my stuff and get busy right then... and so promptly got busy with other stuff and the ideas slipped :/
When I finally sat down, some of the ideas returned so I got busy. I had one a third of the way done when I was hit by the blahs over it... so I set it aside and started a new one. A third of the way in and wham.... eh.. not feeling this one either now *sigh*
Design three didn't even make it to the 1/3 mark.. think I managed three links and that was the end of that one lol
Yesterday hit and I knew it was down to the wire; I HAD to pick one and finish it! So I went with my first design and tada!! Done :)
I would like to point out however, that these were not the beads the original design called me to use at first... these were actually intended for a necklace.. however, as soon as I had my chain ready to go, my fingers ignored my 'instructions' and grabbed these instead lol
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There...a whole bunch of glass beads in varying shades of blue, a few very light weight marbled orange beads that I have no clue what they're made of, and some clear iridescent type beads, all attached to a copper chain & clasp with two copper charms - a seashell and a starfish. The clear beads and the orange ones are yard sale salvage :) Actually, come to think of it, they fit the beach/sea theme too... because both of those were in the batch of goodies I bought a couple years ago during my stay at the beach :D
And I'm truly sorry for the next two photos. I'd spare you, however Kashmira insisted we show our pieces on a model... and there is only me here lol Please ignore the cracked heels and any stubble you might be able to see ;)
Hmm.... totally should've painted my toenails for this lol
And a close up :) I have a dress this would go perfect with... I love the colours and the flow of it, but I hate the way it sits on top... the dress, not the anklet ;) The anklet I love how it turned out :)
I think I need to make a couple more now. Skull appreciation day in coming up in a few days, so maybe I'll just have to make one for it ;)
Thank you, Kashmira for a great hop & challenge :) I look forward to doing this again with you!
Please check out the rest of the participants to see all the foot-bling they made :)
I love the colors of the beads you used! I'm so fond of blues/turquoise/aquas... and matching the orange and white beads just makes it all the better! I think you made the anklet I first envisioned, only you added so many more beads! It looks better that way! :-)
ReplyDeleteTy :) I started doing it with a single bead, but it just looked... empty lol
DeleteI love all the dangles! The movement and colors are simply perfect for summer. Isn't it fun when a design takes a different direction than what you intended? Glad you listened to your fingers! :)
ReplyDeletety, I love i too ;) It wears great so yes, my fingers win.. if they want to use specific beads, they get to ;) lol :)
DeleteSandra you did a great job on this anklet. It's kind of a cha-cha style which is perfect for an ankle bracelet, you WANT it to cha-cha as you walk!
ReplyDeleteTy :) and it has a soft jingle on stairs, and that faint light 'shush' sound as you walk and the beads shift :) Fabulous :)
DeleteI feel ya sister. I thought, "I deserve a pedicure for the sheer I don't know what it took to put a picture of my ankle on the internet. Hey wait, I should have ad the pedicure before today. Ahh!" See I totally understand the last minute deal. Love the colors, design and especially the embellishments. Well done!
ReplyDeletehehe Ty, and yeah... keep looking at my toes thinking I should dig out the polish and snaz them up...but I have this fear I'll be jinxing myself to cold weather and shoes if I do >.< lol
DeleteHats off to you for showing off your foot, Sandra... right from the start I knew I was gonna make anklets for my nieces so then it became "track them down for pics" (more of a challenge than designing!) This anklet looks SOOO comfy and purty, girl... something I would definitely wear (and I NEVER show my ankles!)
ReplyDeletebah, they're just ankles... and I shaved not that long ago so no stubble was visible ;) lol
DeleteBesides... it's not like we had to show our toes ;) lol toes can be very funny looking ;)
Great look, Sandra! Imagine that it moves and shimmers so beautifully on your ankle, too. And gotta love the turquoise and orange combo for summer!
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ty :) I've been hooked on this colour combo since last summer >.< lol This should almost match a necklace and earring set I have... found the necklace and made the earrings to match... but of course, now that I have this to add to it, I can't find them >.< lol
DeletePerfect summer colors! It looks great on you! Great job :)
ReplyDeletety :)
DeleteI love it. I have always enjoyed wearing charm bracelets and the song that each one sings to us as we wear it and move and I can just imagine the song that your anklet must be singing. It is really pretty. Great job!
ReplyDeletety :) I actually made myself pay attention and listen after my comment about it chiming on stairs... and it does have a faint chime along with the shooshing when I walk :) My only complaint about anklets is that I like to cross my ankles and I can't when I where these >.< lol not without leaving little dents in my legs lol
DeleteI love the blues and the movement this piece has. Such a fun piece!
ReplyDeletety :)
DeleteVery sexy!Love the colors and design!
ReplyDeletety :)
DeleteGorgeous! These colors are super, especially for an anklet in the summer! Great design and I love how it looks on, too. Must sound fun too,..beaded dangles/charms always do!
ReplyDeletety :) And yes, dangly charms are the most fun to wear :D
DeleteWow, I love your anklet... love those blue beads! The splash of orange is nice and I didn't even notice the cracked heel. :)
ReplyDeleteCheri
ty :D
Deletehehe... I have my mom's feet... my dad's legs, but my mom's feet ;) It's about time I paid them more attention and get them back in sandal-wearing shape ;)
On, totally loving this a charm bracelet for the ankle. So much texture and color going on. Even though I'm not a blue girl, I would wear this for all the color, texture and charm.
ReplyDeletety :)
DeleteI wear lots of blue, even if it's just jeans, so blue or black in jewelry is always a safe bet for me :)
I love your anklet with all those small blue and orange beads.
ReplyDeletety :)
DeleteSooooo pretty! Those colors...sigh! And that's like a gazillion beads you wrapped! I would have given up halfway, put in a plain chain and claimed that's the "design". Hats off to your perseverance. I like your model photos...I see a very pretty foot, not sure what you're seeing ;)
ReplyDeleteAm totally glad that you decided to make this challenge an exception to your sacred vow, O Holy One :P
ty :) and hehe... I cheated... I had all the little guys wrapped on their own, planning to jump ring them onto a necklace... I just opened the links and added them to the bracelet instead... took some rearranging to get it looking right, and I still took a couple days to get them all added on.. but I wanted the full look :)
DeleteLove the dangle bangle anklet! It looks very fun to wear! Great job! I like the "full" look too.
ReplyDeleteI love love love the anklet.. The colors are perfect for summer. I recently bought a GREAT turquoise polish from Avon that would go perfect with it.. You should check it out. lol Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your anklet! The beads are gorgeous,the look is fabulous. It is so versatile, too.
ReplyDeleteGina H
really lovely piece! and with all those wire wrapped beads!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, it looks awesome on!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, glad you went back to your first design -sorta. definitely very beach appropriate
ReplyDeleteI hope you can alter your dress so that you can enjoy it as much as you like your beautiful anklet! *Beautiful work*
ReplyDeleteYour anklet is beautiful! I love the colors and the way the beads dangle!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That was a lot of work -- wrapping all those gorgeous beads! Love that some came from the beach, and the copper seashell & starfish are sweet! Very pretty! Have fun wearing your lovely anklet this summer! Love, Rita
ReplyDeleteAwesome anklet in a fav color combo of mine! Love how it looks on!
ReplyDeleteSo nice you created anklets for such a special event! The heart chain is sweet, and your designs are lovely. The extenders are pretty and smart.
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