FYI, I have to mention this....I created this simple layout using My Memories Suite 2. It is a fairly new program that I just started using and absolutely love it. They have a ton of pre-made templates and all you have to do is insert the picture...move it to the spot you want it on...and viola...it automatically puts it into the spot. You move the picture around until you like the position then move on to the next picture...so simple in creating a great collage of your work. I have been using Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro..even Elements, and this is probably the easiest program to do a quick layout. Fun stuff...
Those turned out so great. I love the collage with all the pics. Hadn't heard of that program. And liked the flickr post with the different pics. Love the way you put everything together in the necklace and the earrings are adorable.
ReplyDeleteDid you do anything else in the last few weeks? You've been very busy. Wonderful pieces - each has it's own charm!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Michi
Thank you all very much. I really enjoyed doing this mix. I still have more beads to play with too! I hope to make one more bracelet and perhaps a couple more pairs of earrings. I made the bracelet yesterday after I got home from work! LOL
ReplyDeleteThe combination of your beautiful work and incredible bead mix is really amazing. Love the photos and the fonts in your presentation!
ReplyDeleteLove how you incorporated all your pictures of the pieces! Love what you created, they are all stunning!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Christina!! I love all of your designs:>) I love what you did with the sun/moon face pendant. Perfect!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being my partner!!
Colette, THANK you for the beautiful beads to work with....
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is incredible! All the pieces are lovely! Great work!
ReplyDeleteEarthy and elegant! We’re all being pushed outside our comfort zones — with amazing results!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the hop,
Emanda
http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html
these are great! love them!
ReplyDeleteThat's some stunning jewelry you made and I agree that the layout is fun!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You have created a terrific piece of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture for the necklace, and i love the moon and sun focal. Thank you for sharing your artistic process along the way. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLori
Wow, what a nice focal bead you got.
ReplyDeleteIt just speaks for itself.
You did a wonderful job. In all you pieces.
Great pieces, I'm so impressed, you must've been working like a busy bee for ages on them all!
ReplyDeleteMy mix sat on my work table for a long time until one day it struck me as to what I was going to create. Then it only took me a short time after that to make the necklace. The bracelet on the other hand I didnt make until the day before the revealing....I had so much fun putting this all together...THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteYour jewelry is amazing! Lovely pieces!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Love the design of the necklace, and both those earrings are yummy! You did a great job with your soup!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, how did I MISS you! OK. I'm going to blame a HUGE spreadsheet.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I LOVE how you presented your photos, and very kind of you to share how you did it. I LOVE the colors you used to frame the faces -- and amazonite is one of my favorite stones and it goes wonderfully with what you did.
I really like the creative seed bead and stone dangles on the bracelet -- it reminds me of a tribal choker necklace for your wrist!
The earrings are great! You really did do a LOT of justice to your soup.
And I do hope you'll participate next time -- the dates and blog badge are up on my blog now.
(Sorry again that I missed your blog!)
That focal bead seems to be really huge! The earrings are what I love the most, but I have a soft spot for earrings. The truth is you made great pieces out of your soup.
ReplyDeleteAmbra
Hey Chris, How do you have time to keep exploring new photographing techniques and make such cool jewelry.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of goodies you cooked up! The focal with the faces is so wonderful, and I really like how you used the seed beads to embellish it. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery organic and earthy. Interesting sun focal. I like your display hands.
ReplyDeleteI just love those hands..I had to have them...found them at Cost Plus..somethings they have the coolest things...THANKS
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I have been doing photography for years...it was my first love...then painting, and now jewelry! Then I toss in a little of sewing from time to time... I will admit, my house is not the most organized...LOL..thats how I do everything else..but I know where everything is...hehehehe
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU!
I do like the picture collage spotlighting the different parts of your pieces. Very beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteWow! The necklace is awesome! Love the focal and toggle. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI looked at the pictures in the slideshow in the other post, but decided to comment here since this is your official reveal.
ReplyDeleteAll of your pieces are so well made. The designs that strike me the most are your necklace and the really dangly earrings. You really knocked those out of the park!
Beautiful! And the collages are amazing! Love that bracelet :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful soup you received--love that focal bead. But---what you made with it and the rest of the soup is so creative!!! Wonderful!! (I'll have to come back after party time to check out your new program--sounds like you really like it)
ReplyDeleteYour jewelry is pretty :) I'm loving all of the earrings. Thanks for the tips on the photos, too!
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are lovely :) Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove your necklace, the focal is wonderful and your beaded cabuchon really enhances it. The clasp is really unusual- I love it- do you know wherre your partner got it or did she make it? All your soup is great, colors really restful and your choices of bead combinations really unique. Nice soup!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the bead work you do and your overall vintage girly style- I peeked at your Etsy shop.
Warm regards,
Cathie
Love what you made! Amazingly large number of beautiful pieces. Cool slide show, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs!
ReplyDeleteI find each and every piece so very pleasing to look at, and know I would enjoy wearing too! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The long dangly earrings are my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI need for you to send me your mailing address with youe web name. I am trying get my give-a-way in the mail. You won one of the LOVE metals.
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Lovely, earthy jewellery! And very nice presentation with the photo collages too. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection! Your designs are lovely as are the color combinations.
ReplyDeleteI love the focal!!! I think the pictures turned out great. You did a fabulous job.
ReplyDeleteThe bead frame you created around the focal is really nice. Great design work.
ReplyDeletewow, your pieces are soooo beautiful !!!
ReplyDeleteGrüßle Doris
Love your work!
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