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yorktown road. It is a macro shot of antique skirt hoops with a lace ribbon fragment attaching the steel band hoops. It instantly inspired me as I saw a stack of bangles with fabric remnants attached to them. I quickly set about creating a few sets and the necklace and earring ideas followed right along. This was quite awhile ago and they have been at Belle Armoire for some time, but I recently received news from editor, Ms. Crabtree that they were accepted for publishing!
Yay for validation!
So let me show some of the other pieces in this collection that shows my mushy, romantic side. I'm undecided as to whether they are going into the slevart store (where things seem to languish, unseen and unworn by the woman they were meant for) or off to a store they may have better luck selling at.
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| Tattered Lace on Hammered Copper Bangles | | | | | | | | | |
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| Rubies with Black Silk on Hammered Copper Bangles | | | |
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| 2" Hoops with Black Tulle & Pink Freshwater Pearl |
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| Pink Tulle wrapped onto a Forged Brass Link |
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The thing is with bangles, they give you such a feminine feeling when worn; the metallic jingle, the way the metal slides up and down your arm as a caress, the glimmer against your skin. It makes you take notice of yourself, no matter how you are dressed. I like that about this jewelry.
Love them! Beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeletecongratulations shannon - it was only a matter of time until they published this idea - it is wonderful... and you have created really beautiful pieces... i too love bangles and i am smitten by what you did with yours - it is so much fun when something stirs you to action...
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! Congratulations on getting your work in Bella Amoire!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun look! Wherever you decide to put them, I bet they are snatched up quickly!
ReplyDeleteOh you are so in the ZONE! All of these are stunning and Congrats on the publishing! You so deserve it!
ReplyDeleteKudo's and Yippies!!!!!
That's great news Shannon! I have been wanting to ask you if you are still offering your hammered rings tutorial? Wouldn't you use the skills for those to make bangles? I have been wanting to make copper bangles for-ev-er! Let me know or where I can find the information.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shannon
ps: how's Mike? That wound on his arm was no joke!!
Oh.My.Gosh. Those are divine! Congratulations on getting them accepted for publication! They, and you, certainly deserve it. Props away!
ReplyDeletei love the way you think, miss shannon. that hoop inspiration is so lovely, so timeworn and comfortable. congratulations on the publishing! it is a dream of mine to be in baj someday. i look forward to seeing it!
ReplyDeleteenjoy the day!
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really neat!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! Ohh I lourveee them so girly! Esp the last one! Send one with the birds in flight down to Texas! lol
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! They are so beautiful, I particulaly like the black tulle and pink pearl earrings. Hope you and your family is doing well. Good to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteWow! Belle Armoir is great! I'll be looking to see you there!
ReplyDeleteWow. These are stunning.
ReplyDeleteHi Shannon, I am so glad to hear your hubby is home, finally. You hang in there, sounds like its the quiet after the storm, always a reflective time, and the first deep breath. The bangles are so beautiful, a great way to channel some long penned up worry. Don't forget to breathe, deeply! Riki xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Clever, yet simple and oh so feminine!!
ReplyDeletethese look soooo pretty! I've been making a lot of bangles lately myself... i just love the feel of wearing them, the jingle jangle of rusty copper pulls my heart strings!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job, I'm really also loving that bail you made for your rings pendant!
I love how these turned out. What a fabulous mind you have :0)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting your work published! These pieces are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour work is always so amazing. I love that you showed the inspiration for your jewelry line, that is so awesome. Congrats on the publication news!
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