Here is what Diana sent me.I did lots of research for inspiration, I wanted to take the opportunity to take full advantage of trying something new. I also went on a little shopping spree at Michael's to purchase a few more pieces for inspiration. Once I had a head full of ideas to try I started to work on these pendents. I am calling them the "Junk Market Friends" lol. I thought they would go just perfect.
But, once it came down to creating the piece, inspiration took me elsewhere. BUT I was so glad I made these pendants, because it allowed me to try something new. And I loved it! They opened up a whole new world of soldering possibilities for me.
Above is a photo of what I decided on. It is a layered necklace. I have been enjoying these lately. It is not the direction I was planning on going, BUT I am very happy with it. There where just too many things I wanted to use, and to add the pendant on top of all of it was just too much!
I was able to use almost everything that Diana sent me. I think just one bead, and the pretty silk was the only thing not included. I know I will be using the silk on something else though in the future.
Thanks so much Sarah for hosting this unique fun swap, and thanks Diana for being such a sweet swap partner! I learned so many new things, and have so many more on my list to try. HAHA The rusty props are courtesy of my father n law who is obsessed with purchasing very old cars. I guess today though I did not mind it so much. :)To see what I sent to Diana and what she created check her blog out HERE. Also stop by Sarah's blog to view all the other players creations.
I really like this necklace, the layers are spot on, & the use of fiber in it are perfect, great piece
Posted by: Boot ~C | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
This is simply stunning - youwould pay over $100 for this at Anthropologie! Just perfect - love this my friend.Vicki
Posted by: vicki | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
I LOVE what you did for this piece. GRRAT JOB! And you did have some wonderful things to work with. ENJOY! I miss talking to the other Belles from Petticoats. I will be seeing Jenn in a couple of weeks in LA & Cathy Scalise & a few of the other Belles. Have a great week. Charlene
Posted by: Charlene | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
how cool, cassandra! really really cool.xoelyse
Posted by: Elyse | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
oh so interesting a piece you made. I love your inspiration pieces as well.
Posted by: Julie (Legacy Crafter) | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Wow, absolutely stunning Cassandra!! Beautiful piecex
Posted by: Claireabelle | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
I am BLOWN AWAY!! The whole thing is amazing, but those pendants!! *Sigh* Beyond gorgeous!!
Posted by: Home and Heart | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Lovely Cassandra! I love your little picture framed art, I have done some like those and I really enjoyed it too.I think the necklace you made is very fun and creative. I wouldnt have guessed it from the picture of the stones you showed first. What you did with them is amazing! You are amazing!Hugs,Terri
Posted by: Terri | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Cassandra, I love, love, love your work. I am always amazed at the great ideas you come up with. You inspire me! Terry Frias
Posted by: Scrap Krazed | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Wow! Your necklace is wonderful and those pendants are fabulous!!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Oh Cassandra, I love your beautiful necklace, just wonderful. Are you going to sell those beautiful pendants, they are just lovely. You are so creative. Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Terri
Posted by: Terri Gordon | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Cassandra I never would have thought to use the beads in that manner. I love it! Its so different and outside the box from what I would have done. And are those some Industrial Chic pieces in there?
Posted by: Diana P. | June 28, 2010 at 05:00 PM
beautiful bead transformation, Cassandra!!!!
Posted by: Maija | June 29, 2010 at 05:00 PM
LOVE your necklace! You did an amazing job! This was such a fun swap!
Posted by: Heather - Speckled Egg | June 29, 2010 at 05:00 PM
The fabric & lace are a lovely touch and that pendant with the green focal bead is AWESOME! The inspiration pieces are just sweet too-I never did try soldering. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Kris Pare | June 29, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Love this necklace!!! I love it!! The layers are so neat - I have seen those charms at Michaels but havent purchased any of them. The pendants you made are GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! I really need to learn to solder. Will you be selling any of these?
Posted by: Sarah | June 29, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful pieces Cassandra. Thanks soo much for sharing them with us. I love them.
Posted by: Val | June 29, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Love this .....how fun....and great blog!
Posted by: Amy Coon | June 29, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Wow! What great pendants, and a beautiful neckalce! You must be so pleased with how everything turned out. Great job!
Posted by: Erica | June 29, 2010 at 05:00 PM
What a wonderful piece you created!I have to tell you, too: Every time I open your page, just seeing it makes me go, ooooh! LOVE it.
Posted by: Anitra Cameron | June 30, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Cassandra,At the first picture I thought great beads, pretty focal bead. Then I scrolled down and the more pictures I saw the more interesting the necklace became. Great Job!Debbie
Posted by: MosaicMagpie | June 30, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Just beautiful...Id love to join any future swaps. How does one join? Is everyone invited or just people you follow? Im really new at this and have been embarrased to ask. Thank you.Jenny
Posted by: ARRAY(0xaca5b60) | July 01, 2010 at 05:00 PM
Great stuff!!!!
Posted by: Lynn Stevens | July 01, 2010 at 05:00 PM