Wonder and Whimsy Monthly Challenge Reveal: Citrus Glow

It feels so good to be writing a blog reveal again. Yay!

As a refresher, last week I posted a palette that I wanted to use for some good, old-fashioned jewelry inspiration. The theme? 

Citrus Glow

On Unsplash, I found this juicy picture:

From Unsplash, credit Bruna Branco.

Which I turned into this juicy palette:

...And based on that juicy palette, I picked out these juicy beads:

And now, for the reveal. 

Using those juicy beads, I made this:

You guessed it... a juicy necklace! 

Complete with a chandelier connector in the pendant that reminds me of a bunch of orange slices.

I also had fun making a quick and simple pair of matching earrings... they don't use all of the colors, but I think they complement the necklace quite well.

So, ta-da! Nothing too over-the-top, but a solid showing nonetheless... and a good way to start up my Monthly Challenge again. I'm thrilled that I was able to make these pieces in such a short time period, and even get them posted on time. :)

(I did have another necklace that I was working on... it's not quite finished, but I'll be sure to post it when it is.)

Thank you so much for stopping by to see what I made for this challenge. I truly appreciate you. Be sure to stop by tomorrow, to see what my challenge is going to be for next month! (I can't believe it will be August already!)

Until then, have a wonderful day, everyone!

Palette Time!

*dusts off blog*

Hi, there. It has been so long since I've written here--and longer still since I've actually done any sort of jewelry challenge or reveal. Life has been throwing me so many curve balls, and it's been a bit hard to keep up.

But! I am happy to report that things seem to be stabilizing. Still rather crazy (example: I dropped something heavy on my foot and am about to head to the doctor to see if I've broken it), but it's stabilizing. 

And, excitingly, I'm getting back some of my jewelry-making inspiration. 

To that end... I think I'm going to restart my Wonder and Whimsy Monthly Challenge. And for right now, that's going to take the shape of palettes.

I know July is almost over, but I found this fun citrusy picture on Unsplash (credit: Bruna Branco), and thought it would be a perfect way to kick things off.

I introduce: Citrus Glow!

I found the picture, picked out the palette colors, and then when digging through my stash to find beads to match.

My goal? Make something pretty! And then post pictures of it here on July 31st. Come by then to see what I make!

Thanks for stopping by today to see what I've been up to. I truly, truly appreciate you. Thanks for your patience with me as I've been stitching my life back together, and for being there when things got crazy. Wishing you all the best, with many things that make you smile!

Have a lovely day, everyone!