Wanna see what I made?

mnttnbchbride Posted: Nov 04, 2004 01:06 PM

Wanna see what I made?

So, 8 months ago I took my first jewelry making class and LOVED it. So I thought, why don't I make each of my 6 bridesmaids necklaces and earrings for the wedding? They are wearing black dresses, and are carrying red roses, so I figured red jewelry would be nice. AND I figured, 'Hey, I have 8 months, NO PROBLEM! I'll get it done WAY ahead of time.'

So fast forward 7 1/2 months when I'm only halfway done with them. My friends (not the bridesmaids) knew that I was undertaking this and it was a running joke about whether I was going to finish.

BUT I DID! At 3 pm yesterday they were finished and my hands were killing me. Lesson learned- have fewer bridesmaids next time.

But, I must admit that I love doing it. Just 6 of any one piece is a lot.

So, only because I'm so happy that I FINISHED, I wanted to share my project.

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holly231 Posted: Nov 04, 2004 01:08 PM

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Awesome@!! COngrats!! That would have been perfect for my girls !!! COngrats on a job well done and they will LOVE!!!!

Laura1976 Posted: Nov 04, 2004 01:13 PM

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those are great looking! where did you take the class?

FLaCaTaCa Posted: Nov 04, 2004 01:16 PM

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They are perfect!!!

Janine24 Posted: Nov 04, 2004 01:20 PM

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very nice...!!!

mnttnbchbride Posted: Nov 04, 2004 01:30 PM

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Posted by Laura1976

those are great looking! where did you take the class?

Thanks! It was an adult-ed class at a community college (out here in LA). But I think that they're pretty common.

The funny thing is that I have SO MANY red beads leftover! My original design had a lot more going on, but once I had one done, I decided that it was too busy and started over.

I think that every person I know is getting red beaded jewelry for gifts from me, for the next few years.

smilealways Posted: Nov 04, 2004 01:44 PM

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Yes, the red definitely looks like a great Christmas gift too. They're beautiful!

jfabbride Posted: Nov 04, 2004 01:53 PM

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Great Job!!!!

divabride Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:35 PM

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Wow, they came out really nice!!! Job well done!!

gloriaalexander108 Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:37 PM

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Those are beautiful! They look like they came from a specialty jewlery shop.

Nautical bride Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:44 PM

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Congrats! I think they look terrific!

FrescaBride Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:50 PM

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Very pretty !!
I bet they are going to love them especially because they were made especially by you. You are very crafty and you sure learned the trade. Maybe you can start after the wedding a home business doing this. Extra $$$ never hurts....

LFitzy79 Posted: Nov 04, 2004 02:55 PM

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they're really interesting. I think it's looks good when the BP wears the same jewelry.

May152005 Posted: Nov 04, 2004 03:25 PM

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Those are really nice & it's impressive that you made them yourself!

laughinlala Posted: Nov 04, 2004 03:37 PM

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What a cute idea!! I love the fact that you made them and I am sure your bridesmaids will as well-nice job

nicpizzo Posted: Nov 04, 2004 03:57 PM

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What a sweet idea. The jewelry came out beautiful. I'm sure your BM's will love it because it was made by you, which makes it all the more special.

Also, Congrats on getting it done in time