Wonder and Whimsy Challenge Reveal: Purple Mountains

Guess what time it is!

That's right... it's time for a blog reveal. The reveal for this month's Wonder and Whimsy Palette Challenge, to be precise. I've actually been able to do this for three months now, and I'm excited to be settling into more of a blogging rhythm. Hurray!

As a reminder, the palette I chose this month was a mix of warm yellows and cool purples--the perfect palette for the transition from Summer into Autumn.

I called this palette: Purple Mountains.

As shown before, here are the beads that I chose to go with this palette:

And, for fun, here is a quick sneak peak of what I made:

Oh, look... it's a bunch of beaded chain. I wonder what that could mean? (If you've been reading this blog for any amount of time, you probably know that what means.)

Which leads me to this... the final reveal!

Yep! It's one of my signature tassel necklaces! The first one I've made in quite some time. I must say, it felt good to be making a tassel again!

I also made these fun matching earrings... they're made with the same colors (and some of the same beads), but just different enough to not be entirely matchy-matchy.

And now, for more pictures--just because I can.

Thanks so much for stopping by today to see what I made for this challenge. Be sure to stop by next week to see what October's palette challenge is going to be. I'll give you a hint: it probably won't be what you expect!

Thanks again, everyone... I appreciate all of your support, and for continuing to read my blog. Here's wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Wonder and Whimsy September Challenge: Purple Mountains

Hello, everyone!

I suppose I'm still getting into the habit of posting on my blog again... I realized this morning that I had posted my September challenge palette to Instagram, but not here. Oops!

This month's Wonder and Whimsy Challenge was actually inspired by the beginning of Autumn, and the mixing of cool and warm colors. What better way to do that than to use complementary colors--in this case, yellow and purple.

I present: Purple Mountains!

I really do like this color combination--and not just because my favorite color is purple. I just really like the way that they balance each other. I'm hoping that whatever design I choose manages to maintain that balance!

Come back on September 30th to see what I end up making for this challenge. Until then, have a lovely day, everyone!

Wonder and Whimsy Challenge Reveal: Malachite - Bonus!

Surprise!

As it turns out, I have one more set to show you for the Malachite-inspired palette challenge. 

This one was made using aventurine, green shell pearls, and goldtone metal... for when I'm not in a multi-strand mood.

I realize it doesn't quite incorporate the same amount of green shades as the necklace I posted yesterday, but that's okay. It still captures the opulent feeling I was going for with my previous set.

I honestly still have a few more pieces in the works, but I'm not sure when I'll get to them... especially since I've already started scheming about my next palette! Woohoo! I hope to post it here at the beginning of next week.

Thanks so much for stopping by... Have a lovely day, everyone!