This time, much better to show you the jewels.
Have you guessed? Here's a look at the deconstructed source material...
I like how these jewels evolved in my head. I started out with simple shapes, embellished with bead dangles, as in the green drop earrings below.
But as I tried layering some of the shapes, I became very pleased - the material sort of became its own embellishment and no extra beads were needed.
Have you guessed yet?
Okay, here's what it was:
Whap!
Hee hee. I am quite proud of myself for not titling this post "No Fly Zone, " or "Don't Bug Me," or any pun with a bug in it. 'Cause I coulda.
Anyway, hope you liked the results.
Oh, wait - one last goof. It's Comic-Con weekend (a really big deal, here in Tinseltown), and I was thinking...If Nichelle Nichols needed something to wear to a Star Trek panel...
I'm just sayin'.
Mr Spock,they have landed.
ReplyDeleteToo cool, never would have guessed the secret ingredient was a fly swatter! I think the bracelet is my favorite!
ReplyDeletewow...that is so cool! i never imagined it to be a fly swatter!!! very nice!
ReplyDeleteI would never have guessed you made all that jewelry out of a fly swatter, very creative. My favorite piece is the bracelet!
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ReplyDeletereally you can just find anything and make jewelry. Great work. I like the braclet and the earings with the bows alot. I would so wear them. I would just stare at the fly swatter and go I can't do anything with you...lol I love the pink color too.
ReplyDeleteMichelle! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me a comment :) Your jewelry is awesome, so inventive!
ReplyDeleteHILARIOUS! I was truly shocked at the surprise ending to this post. Awesome. I love your innovation!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is just freaking genius!
ReplyDeleteawesome
ReplyDeleteOMG - how funny. Very cute, I would never have guessed what it started out as.
ReplyDeleteLOL.....girl you crazy, I NEVER woulda guessed that for a fly swatter! Thats awesome! Thanks for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day! :)
ReplyDeleteYOU are amazing!! that was awesome!!! giggle!!
ReplyDeleteAll the pieces are awesome, and what a creative resource!
ReplyDeleteOh, too funny - I would have never guessed - mine mind was going back to the badminton birdies!!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking badminton birdie too. Very elegant.
ReplyDeleteOK, That's it!! You are soooo clever. I was impressed with the mint pendant but a fly swatter? You have a very, very creative brain! I have to follow you now, since I hate throwing anything away...I often look at items and wonder what next life is waiting for them. I think I have met a kindred spirit and an inspiring friend. I'm so happy!
ReplyDeleteI guessed it was a fly swatter! They're very cool.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely FABULOUS! Love it!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Madge
Utterly brilliant! The necklace is my favorite. If you hadn't said so, I would not have guessed fly swatter.
ReplyDeleteOMG, this is the coolest thing I have ever seen! I never would have thought of that in a million years. Gosh, now fly swatters will never be the same!
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ReplyDeletevery creative!
ReplyDeleteWow-wee I would have never thought "fly swatter" when I saw these creations. I am still looking for one in a pretty color and a neat design to make some of these. I am mainly seeing neon ones now for some reason (yuck).
ReplyDeleteOh and neato bandito you even made a clasp with it. You are so clever.
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