Have you started thinking about Valentine's Day jewelry yet? Here are two of my recent designs:
At right: I love the heart-shaped sterling silver ear posts from Nina Designs in these Heart Earrings. They're beautiful, feminine, and a bit of a splurge.
Bottom left: The second Valentine's Day design is my miniature Vintaj brass Book of Love. It's a bit weathered, which I like because it's more representative of long-lasting love than something bright and shiny.
This has the potential to be a very romantic gift—imagine the blank pages filled up with a few words of love, maybe some date night souvenirs, or some tiny, one-inch photos. You could hang the book on a chain and wear it as a necklace or simply keep the book on your desk or nightstand.
Need more inspiration for Valentine's Day—or just a lazy afternoon? Check out these blogs:
Snap out of it, Jean! There's beading to be done!
Valentine's Day is one of the most delightful
days on Jean's calendar! Why? Because she gets to think about love, and
jewelry such as the astounding pendants at NanoStyle! Tell your beloved
"I love you" in a most incredible way!
A Bead A Day
Interested in using plastic to create special Valentine's Day Jewelry? Here are a couple of pieces for inspiration.
About.com Jewelry Making
What is better than some beaded embroidery how-to for a buck? Errr..nothing!
Art Bead Scene
Heather offers a beautiful free project inspired from high in the treetops!
Beading Arts
Cyndi has been trying to encourage everyone to get out there and take a class this year!
Beads & Books
See the 30+ beautiful winter jewelry designs in
the Secret Snowflake Challenge. Participants used techniques such as
bead embroidery, resin, stringing, wirework, etching, and more!
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has a link to a kumihimo give-a-way to share!
Charlene Sevier Jewelry
Sometimes jewelry acts up a little before it comes together. Charlene shares one of those times
Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
Melanie looks back at an older post where a favorite song inspired a series of wing themed pendants.