A Readers Tip

I had a Reader give me a tip for making a cleaner cut on my Pendant for the Bracelet Connector Post.  She told me to use a Crop-A-Dile.  I actually had one of these so it was convenient for me to get access to this tool but if you don't have one you can get them at your local craft stores, Target, Wal-mart, and Etc., or a scrapbook consultant.  This was easy to use and a clean cut through the medal.  So much faster and Cleaner process than the nail and Hammer bit.  I love these trial and error efforts to help you the readers to make the best choices for your Beading.  That was an excellent tip. Thank you Eilene Johnson for your input. 

 

Bracelet Connector

I have been in search for the Bracelet Connectors that replace the Watch Face for your watchband.  I think they are adorable and a great way to change its look.  So if anyone has any tips on where to get some please e-mail me some tips.   

•  Well, with no luck in finding them I decided to get creative on my own.  This is what I came up with!

 

So the tools you will need are:  Wire Cutters, Nail, Metal File, Hammer, and a pendant.

 

 

So the first thing that I did i took my pendant and cut off the top piece where you would strand your necklace to make it a pendant.

 

 

 Next, I took my nail and I lined up the pendant where I wanted to make the hole.  It was easy on this pendant because it had some designs so I just counted the same amount of space for each side.  *Note that when your hammering your nail into the metal make sure that you get it as close to the edge of the pendant as possible.  I didn't do that the first time and my Lobster claws bent when I took the band on and off.

 

Last, I cut off the excess metal with my wire cutters and then filed down the pieces so that it doesn't scratch your skin. 

 

"Ta DA"

My version of the cute Bracelet Connectors. 

 

 

 I got a few other ideas for more Bracelet connectors but that will be another post.  Happy Beading!!!

 

Fall Is In The Air!!!

From the Pantone Fashion Color Report here are the new Fall Fashion Colors for 2012 by clicking on the Share button you can view there Report in full. 

• Some of my favorites are Tangerine Tango, Honey Gold, Pink Flambe, and Titanium.

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U & I Furniture Boutique

KC Beads is attending this Boutique along with many other talented Crafters here in Cache Valley.  Hope to see you there.

My lastest Necklace

I saw this necklace in a magazine and copied it pretty close. I definitely added my style and spunk to it but I loved how it turned out.

I used pearls, seedbeads (4 different styles), stones, crystals, and it was 42 inches.

What is Color Blocking?

I recently have been watching Fashion Star which has been fun to see young desingers be put to the test of creating pieces (clothing) for 3 major companies that think these items will sell in their stores. If you have never watched the show and you like Fashion Trends then this is a great show to watch.

Last week they talked about Color Blocking and I have heard that statement before seen it in many fashion seasons but just wanted to make sure I had the right concept.

"A Chic Direction" Blog says this about Color Blocking:

Color Blocking is combining different colors that support and compliment each other. Are you brave enough to try it?

From the Author of ACHICDIRECTION- if your having trouble blocking colors try complimentary color blocking. Why? Complimentary colors are natural opposites so they work very well together. Wikepedia states that Complementary colors are pairs of colors that are of “opposite” hue in some color model. The exact hue “complementary” to a given hue depends on the model in question, and perceptually uniform, additive, and subtractive color models, for example, have differing complements for any given color. Check out the color wheel below to reference any colors that would look good blocked together.

"Indian Makeup and Beauty Blog" says this about Color Blocking:

Color Block fashion is one of the hottest new trends for the season. It combines the use of two or more blocks of colour in an ensemble. This could be for a top, bottom, tunic, a dress and even a handbag or shoes. Simply it means – creating an outfit by putting areas or blocks of solid color next to each other. It can include monotone, bright colours, muted colors, contrasting and complimentary colors. Clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories can all feature color block designs or can make up different blocks of color to be put together for a color block outfit.







I love this concept. I have done this in my jewelry many times and I think it makes a great statement to the piece.

Cardigans - Pearl Necklace

I love me some Cardigans. I can't get enough of these but what I have learned is quality is key. I just bought 2 Cardigans from Maurices and I love there Cardigans. About 11 years ago I bought a Green color and it has not faded or lost its shape. However, it has lost all its buttons but 2 and through the years small holes have started to show up so it has now become just a home "cardi" it just goes to show you how much I loved that thing. I give Maurices "Cardi's" a thumbs up. :o)

So to go with my Purple Cardigan I was inspired from a white and silver pearl piece that in the magazine cost $199.00 so obvisioly I knew I could do it cheaper and more to my taste.

I used .014 inch accu-flex wire (4 strands), 2 12mm sterling silver plated balls, silver seed beads, 6-7mm peachy colored Pearls, 8mm peach round pearls, and 4mm light brown crystals to create my pearl necklace.

I am one who loves to not always do pieces that are mathcy, matchy. I do like to do that once in a while so don't get the wrong impression that matchy matchy is a no, no I just like to mix things up a bit.
I am thinking for this pretty LANTANA color I want a Turquoise piece. I am still thinking what I want to do.


And Yes, here is the green cardi. This picture doesn't really do it justice for all the great years that it served me but I still can't give it up just quite yet.

Welcome

Hello and Welcome to KC Beads. Hopefully here you will find ways that can inspire you to create projects that are affordable and to your style.

Hopes for this Blog:

* Give off inspiration
* Give Tutorials on jewelry designs
* Have Featured guests with there designs and inspirations
* Fun Fashion Finds
* And whatever else I can come up with

Thanks for joining me on this journey, please comment and give your input about what you see.

Color of the Year! Tangerine Tango

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Spring Colors 2012

Check out the Spring 2012 colors from Pantone. I am sure your already seeing some great things in the stores right now. Think of some great ways to update your new spring style.
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