Friday, October 8, 2010

Colors for Fall

Typically fall colors for me are rich reds, orange, browns, and neutral colors in general. I'm not a fashionista, and don't choose my wardrobe based on the trendy colors for the season...I just pick what I like, and based on the fit, of course. However, as part of the Artbeads.com blogging community, we were asked to create based on Pantone's fall color report. When seeing the trend setting colors, I was surprise to see such wonderful color...anything but the traditional fall colors.



What fun it was to add a splash of color. Most people automatically think falling leaves when they think of Autumn. So my first choice was to find a leaf pendant. Then, trying to stay with Pantone's Fashion Report, I choose various colors of Swarovski crystals

Release


 For the necklace, a cube Swarovski crystal and the leaf pendant are suspended from a larger size copper ring. Smaller crystals are woven into the tangled web of copper wire, alternated with a big round faceted Swarovski crystal. My handcrafted copper leaves hang from a Swarovski crystal to make these matching earrings.


Autumn Bliss


While hunting around Artbeads.com website, I came across this lovely brass toggle clasp that was a must have. For this bracelet I wanted to keep the clasp the focus. Glass beads and pearls are rotated with coiled brass wire and a couple Swarovski Cosmic Rings.

Storm Approaching


This ring was inspired by the most recent issue of Step by Step Wire. A ring similar to this was highlighted in the article about crystals. The color, Meridian Blue, doesn't really follow the color report but it seems to change color depending on how the light hits it.

And that is what autumn is all about...change...the changing from summer to winter...from vibrant colors to more subdued colors.

Be sure to check out Artbeads.com this weekend. They are having a great sale...20% off everything when you spend $60 or more, but hurry it ends Monday, Oct. 11.

Have a great weekend!

These products were received free of charge from Artbeads.com. The products have been honestly reviewed and I have not been paid for endorsement as it pertains to the products received.



11 comments:

  1. These are awesome pieces Shelby! The really love your tangled copper wire links!

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  2. oooh, love all of these, but especially the ring :) Those pantone colors are so yummy...they will break us out of our normal "autumn leaves" rut!

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  3. Shelby, what a great ArtBeads blogging post....your new pieces are beautiful and nontraditional...especially your Autumn Bliss bracelet.
    Have a great weekend!

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  4. Wonderful pieces, Shelby! The Pantone colours are really not what I would expect for fall - you did a great job.

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  5. These are stunning Shelby! So rich!! I am really drawn to your ring too, and the green glass beads in the 2nd pic are wonderful colors!

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  6. LOVELY work! That leaf pendant is terrific!

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  7. Hi Shelby! Thanks for stopping by. Love your pieces, I like to follow Pantone's colors too. It is very inspirational. Take care, Riki

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  8. WOW!!! Miss Shelby...HOW beautiful!! I know right...I too just got some enamels....Just need a little more time and a whole lot less laundry. LOL!! The colors are awesome I will have to check it out!! TFS!!! Thanks also for stopping by...I'm always weeks behind... my second dd Crystal is here this week so I told her I was posting some love on the bloggers for a few could she watch the boys and my gdd Abigail for a few. Love your wonderful work and just can't wait to make a few pieces my self. I made a clossine' Saturday and OMG!!! Love it!! I will try to post this week! Cyber Hugs and I can't wait to see what you make next!!! Dawn Gallop

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  9. They are all so pretty, Shelby! That ring is very cool too. Glad to hear that your show went well.

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