Friday, October 14, 2011

Sari Ribbon Blog Hop

Today is the reveal day for the Sari Ribbon Blog Hop hosted by Brenda Sue at B'sue Boutiques.

Sari Ribbon Party Blog Hop

And here is what I created for the hop


I braided Sari Ribbon and Gypsy Ribbon that I purchased from B'sue.  I incorporated some wonderful beads from Gaea .  Rather than wire wrap the beads and attach with jump rings.  I coiled the excess wire of the headpin and connected it by stringing it on the gypsy ribbon prior to braiding.  To finish it off, I added a Vintaj Natural Brass Swirl Clasp.

Below is a close up of the clasp area.  I need to work on the colors so I will probably rewrap the ends in Vintaj Natural Brass wire and remove the copper and well as update the jumps that I used to better match the clasp.  Also, Any suggestions on how to finish off the ribbon ends would be appreciated.



I hope that you enjoyed my creation.  Here are the links for the other participants in the hop.


Sari Ribbon Party Blog Hop

Vickie Wills

Susan Kennedy

Michelle Mach


Michelle Lee Hardy

Ruth Crawford


Hilary Frye, FryeStyle


Diana P.

Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B'sue Boutiques

Elizabeth Owens-Dwy

Connie Rios-Relyea

Jennifer Justman

Deb Davis

Beanzie
             
Cathie Carroll

Rosemary Cowit

Georgene Lockwood


Cathy Buckley

Harry Wood

Sonya Stille

Mary Deis

Heather Goldsmith

Susan Rouleau

Terry Matusyk

Pam Chesbro

Mary Shannon Hicks

Janice Everett

Davinia

Kristina Johansson, Maneki

Kris Binsfeld


Mandy

Charlene

Catherine Jeltes

Jackie

Sharon Palac

Deb Beechy

Jean Yates

Patrice Pfeiffer

Dorcas Midkiff

Lynn Perry Bennett

Linzi Alford

Deb

Cynthia Wainscott
Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp
Alice Craddick

And here you will be able to see all the participants photos.

B'sue Boutiques Creative Group
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34 comments:

  1. Diana P.October 14, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I really like your bracelet. I dont tend to wear a lot of bracelets but I would wear that one!

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  2. LizscrapsOctober 14, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    your bracelet is lovely. I like that it's tightly woven so that each charm/bead stands out indivicually. nicely done.

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  3. oteabykateOctober 14, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Beautiful creation! Love the way you used the Sari ribbon with wire wrapping to create a smooth look.

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  4. B'sueOctober 14, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Michelle, no one would ever know you are a newer jewelry maker by your post. I love your bracelet, it's wonderfully designed and executed. Thank you so much for your courage, and for jumping right into the blog hop scene. It was the best thing you could have done! To finish your ends, wrap tightly w the wire (we carry it at B'sue Boutiques as well) and then you can snip closer. I actually like to leave a little free and then fray it, because I love the texture of the tattered look. GREAT WORK! Don't forget to post your photo at B'sue Boutiques Creative Group, too, so that even more people can see it! http://www.flickr.com/groups/bsueboutiques/ Everyone who hasn't joined, I hope you will consider it...we are building a nice little community and hope to help each other other creatively by much discussion, more hops and challenges in the months to come!

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  5. Pam ChesbroOctober 14, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Loved the wire wrapping with the ribbons. A nice piece! Your choice of beads really set it off.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    What a cute bracelet! Love it!

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  7. DaviniaDesignOctober 14, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    You made a very interesting and special bracelet.
    Great!

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  8. SueBeadsOctober 14, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Great idea! I really like your bracelet!

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  9. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Michelle...I would have never known you were new to the jewelry making world by looking at this piece...love everything about it especially the wire wrapping at the ends something that I am still trying to master (that wire wrapping)! ;o)

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  10. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry DesignsOctober 14, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I love your bracelet! It is stunning, so organic looking. One of my favorites so far!

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  11. SoulsFireDesignsOctober 14, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    What a cool bracelet! I love it! Such a fun combination of textures and colors :)

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  12. JLYNNJEWELSOctober 14, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love the contrast in colors and the braided ribbon with the chain - along with your very cool selection of beads <3 ~J-Lynn

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  13. CharleneOctober 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    How lovely! I really like how you wove all of the elements together.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I think think the bracelet if fabulous, something to wear that will go with everything.

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  15. Harry W WoodOctober 14, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Another example of your good design sense. Straight forward tight braid and wonderful finishing on the ends. A lot to learn from here.

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  16. Marie CrampOctober 14, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Super fun piece!! Love the look :)

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  17. ManekiOctober 14, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful bracelet! I really like the braiding and the earthy colours. Great job!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    So lovely! I love the way you weaved the ribbon through the chain.

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  19. BeetiqueOctober 14, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I like the way you did this and will have to show the one I started when I find some charms to put on it.

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  20. treeseaoriginalsOctober 14, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I absolutely love your piece! And I love the way you coiled the wire and added that way. I did my necklace without any findings...all knots, even in the back, it's a slip over the head dealio! REally simple and pretty.

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  21. CatherineOctober 14, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Very nice! I love the look of the Gaea beads with the sari.

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  22. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    This just came out so beautifully! I'm with Michelle, no way does this look like the work of a beginner! I would wear this everywhere!

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  23. MOctober 14, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    This would be so easy to wear with causal clothing. So neutral and easy to pair.

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  24. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Michelle, this is really beautiful. I love the coiling technique you used...what a great look with the fabric. The braiding is lovely. As to the fabric ends?? I like them just the way they are. Beautiful work Michelle :) You have a gift for design.

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  25. DaviniaDesignOctober 15, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    I wanted to apologies if you have passed through my website www.daviniadesign.com/blog to leave me a comment in this splendid Blog-Hop!
    Due to an incompatible plug-in, all attempts to leave comments were blocked with an error.
    I’m sorry if this caused you any inconvenience. I would appreciate it, if you stopped by to leave me your comment, as this time, things work as they are supposed to...
    Davinia

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  26. JackieOctober 15, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog, You have made a really interesting charm bracelet that could be worn with almost any day wear, well done!

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  27. Clarity Of PurpleSageOctober 15, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Hi Shelli-
    I love your design-great job- your ends are just fine -I agree with perhaps switching out the wire , but as long as your wraps are tight you are fine!! :) I missed the hop due to family business, I hope you will have the time to come visit me @: www.clarityofpurplesage.blogspot.com
    Gentle Hugs~
    Liz xo

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  28. Michelle MachOctober 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Another beautiful bracelet! I'll let you in on a secret . . . I rarely make bracelets because they seem to be harder for me to make than other types of jewelry. So I'm always appreciative when someone else makes it seem so effortless!

    There is some beautiful dark wire that makes the Vintaj findings, but mixed metals are still very "in," so I don't think you have to change the wire unless it bugs you. (And I totally understand that feeling!)

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  29. Lori AndersonOctober 15, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Lovely! I like how you braided the ribbon in.

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  30. Hilary Frye, FryeStyleOctober 15, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    What an excellent and innovative way to string the ribbon via the headpin coil! Clever! I see you found some cute ceramic beads too! Nice! If you're worried about finishing the ends from fraying, you could always Fray Check them.

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  31. Green Shoot Jewellery DesignsOctober 16, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Beautiful bracelet, very well wrapped, gorgeous!
    Deb x

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  32. Cathie CarrollOctober 16, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I like the ends raw. If you think you need to change the wire, by all means do it or it will make you crazy.

    Lovely work!0

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  33. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Michelle,

    I love the use of both ribbons and all of your other elements. Very creative and love the use of the vintaj clasp! Finally got around to posting comments! Thanks! Kris :-)

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  34. PrządkaOctober 26, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Really beautiful bracelet!

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