Rabbit in Wonderland

Here is my newest as of late last night creation I have labeled: "Rabbit in Wonderland", created from a variety of pieces I found at the one and only Hobby Lobby, from their Fairy Tale line/Bead Treasures, found exclusively at Hobby Lobby. In addition I added some of my own elements and found pieces for extra whimsy such as a thin chain, clasp and matching findings.


After making this piece, I think I may just keep this one too, I love how it looks with a white tank top, seer sucker red jacket and skinny jeans (my fave thing at the moment). Although I have been asked for it to sell, hmmm., will just have to think that one out tonight.

Layering pieces always brings out the fun in a necklace and that saying: "less is more" has completely gone out the window with the new fashion trends these days and especially when it comes to my jewelry designs and works.

As an admirer of Alice in Wonderland which ironically was the first book I ever received when I was born from my Aunt Noel in a red leather classic binding, which as you can see snippets of red float throughout this necklace, mixed with my love for rabbits, Beatrix Potter and Fairy Tales, all can be seen in this piece.

If you don't live near a Hobby Lobby, try Michaels, AcMoore or JoAnne's and look for some whimsical pieces or visit Hobby Lobby on line for an array of these products from the Fairy Tales Line of components, if you go this week, they are on sale at 50% off.

I hope you enjoyed my newest creation and get inspired to create a fairytale necklace of your own.

xoxo
Lisa

Wearing your creations

As an artist, I love to create my own jewelry, accessories and clothes, looking through fashion mags and blogs for inspiration, once I get on a creative kick, there is no stopping me, especially with several ideas in mind that are waiting to come to life, when this occurs I run straight to my studio and start scavenging through boxes and boxes of supplies, if I'm no satisfied I head out thrifting or to the craft store, I can even hit three different in a day, living near Hobby Lobby, Michaels, AcMoore and JoAnne's is the greatest thing, lol, going loaded with coupons even better.

Last week I headed out to Hobby Lobby and picked up some of their brand jewels that were 50% off, headed over to Michaels and picked up some components from the Amy Labbe Art-i-cake line and finally back home to pick through my vintage stash. After a few tries, I came up with this necklace:

                                                       

This necklace was made with 2 strands of jewelry pearl chains from Art-i-cake, and a large pendant from art-i-cake, both available at Michaels Craft Store. The 4 center rhinestones are from the Hobby Lobby line of jewelry, at Hobby Lobby, I added some extra pearling, art nouveau clasp and findings from my vintage stash, the result this necklace, in the pictures below, I wore it with a navy tank top, navy and white seer sucker sailor cardigan, pearl bracelet and skinny jeans.

In the following pictures I wore the necklace w/a yellow tank top, skinny black jacket, skinny jeans, and my handmade black bow tie leather cuff. A trip to the craft store can help create the fashion accessories for your next outfit, for the experienced artisan, a trip to the thrift store or a rummage sale can bring about incredible accessories, mix, match, try something new and different, you'll be surprised at the results.