February, 2008
Grand Prize Winner
"Dragonfly Spell" necklace by
Tiziana Boccaletti
Great use of Brass Bouquet components earned Tiziana the most points for creativity, originality and composition. Congratulations!
Materials used:
Brass Bouquet 10mm Round chain
Brass Bouquet "Best Brass Chain"
Brass Bouquet dragonfly connectors
Brass Bouquet vintage aged brass headpins
Brass Bouquet brass swirl clasp
Faceted amber glass cushion beads
Faceted smokey quartz cushion beads
freshwater pearls
pink color faceted rondelles
February, 2008
Runner Up Winner
"Floral Drop Necklace" by
Lori Holcomb, Cherry Matador Designs
Creative use of simple components make for an elegant presentation. A little color shows off our brass patina beautifully. I especially loved the wire wrapping. Thanks for a great entry!
Materials used:
Brass Bouquet Best Brass Chain
Brass Bouquet aged brass wrapping wire (22ga) Brass Bouquet vintage aged headpins
Brass Bouquet floral tri-connector
Mixed beads and stones
Lobster claw clasp
February, 2008
Runner Up Winner
"Crest Necklace" by
Betsy Potvin, Blue Dream Sunshine Designs
SO clever! I loved the use of our "Brass Crest Filigree." You used it in a whole other design techinique and gave it a fun, regal look....Thanks!
Materials used:
Brass Bouquet Best Brass Chain
Brass Bouquet Brass Crest Filigree
Cabachon
Antiqued Key
No Winner -- Just Showing Off
Jill Fiore
"Pharoah's Princess" Necklace
Materials used:
Brass Bouquet Best Brass Chain
Brass Bouquet Brass Pharaoh Pendant
Assorted Crystals
Assorted Brass Bouquet Findings
(I added a verdigris to the brass pendant to give it a weathered look.)
March 2008
Grand Prize Winner
"Bloom" necklace by
Lorelei Eurto
Excellent composition of color, balance of size and shape. Congrats!
Materials used:
Brass Bouquet "Arial" chain
Brass Bouquet vintage aged brass headpins
Brass Bouquet brass Shepherd's Clasp
Brass Bouquet Daisy Pendant
Assorted glass beads
March, 2008
Runner Up Winner
Religious Jewelry by
N Simpson
I just love the use of our 10mm round chain
in these pieces. I also like that our components
are being used in religious jewelry.
Materials used:
10mm round chain
Hoop Earwires
Vintage aged brass headpins
March, 2008
Runner Up Winner
Susan from "Sadie's Things"
Elegance and simplicity -- a great combination....the rich golden tones of the carnelian stone works well with the aged brass.
Materials used:
Arial chain
Heart Vine Filigree
Vintage aged headpins
Vintage aged jumprings
April 2008
Grand Prize Winner
"Bella Luna" necklace by
Kelly Stribling
A WOW Necklace! Colorful beads, glass, turquoise, and brass all come together for an incredible, gallery-worthy necklace. Congrats to Kelly!
Materials:
Brass Bouquet Charms: moon, stars, Sleeping Goddess, Inspiration Tags,
Turquoise
Assorted Beads
April, 2008
Runner Up Winner Whitney Childs
"Madeline" Bracelet
Gorgeous! Elegant pearls and crystals of sage and golds wrapped with brass chains and a focal of "Suzanne" filigree. Beautiful work. Giftshop or Gallery quality!
Materials:
Suzanne filigree,
Everyday Chain, Brass
Jump rings,
Lobster clasp,
Crimp beads
Other materials: Golden freshwater pearls, yellow fire polished Czech beads, sage green faceted Czech beads
April, 2008
Runner Up Winner Kira Shaner
Dragonfly Necklace
Composition and Color are the keys here.....This is such a rich looking necklace. The blue in the stones really enhances the aged brass or is it the other way around? I could see this in a gift store or Gallery.
Materials:
Brass Bouquet 10 mm round brass chain
Brass Bouquet Aged Brass Dragonfly
Vintage Bead Caps
Aged Brass Wire
Brass Bouquet Lobster Clasp
8mm turquoise beads
2 turquoise blue glass beads
May, 2008
Grand Prize Winner
"For the Love of Turquoise" Set by
Kathy Noda
A Turquoise-Lovers Dream! Great balance, beautiful stones....and matching earrings. Excellent job, Kathy....congrats!
Materials:
The necklace features a 4cm x 3cm African Turquoise rectangle bead with two 15mm square beads on either side.
Brass Bouquet chain and findings
May, 2008
Runner Up Winner Stacy Erlenwein
"Open Your Heart to Love" Necklace
Sweet and Simple design with love in mind -- Thanks Stacy for remindings us of romance!
Materials:
Brass Bouquet Findings and Chain
Glass hearts and Beads
May, 2008
Runner Up Winner Krista Kenner
White Quartz & Mixed Chain Necklace
Chain! and More Chain! Long and draping chain makes a huge fashion statement -- one large white quartz tablet bead finishes it off. Elegant and simple.
Photo Gallery of Jewelry Made with Brass Bouquet
Findings and More!
"Violets in My Garden"
By Kathy Noda
I love purple! This is an incredible bracelet that Kathy used beads of greens, blues and purples...almost a Monet thing happening here.
She Incorporated Our:
10mm Brass Chain
Wilderness Leaf
Vintage Blue Flower Beads
Miscellaneous BB Findings
Photo Gallery of 2008 Contest Winners Using Bouquet Findings and More!
Kim's "Soaring Swallow" Necklace
By Jill Fiore
My sister came to visit me and needed a gift to boost her personal strength. As I gave her this necklace, I told her she was strong enough to "soar like this swallow!" She decided to make it her mantra.
Easy To Make Too!
I Used:
Pearl Chain
Best Everyday Chain
Large Swallow Connector
Swirl Clasp
6mm Jumprings
"Lisa's Bracelet"
by Lisa Quinn
Lisa has made this bracelet go upscale with exquisite hand-made lampwork beads. Her choice of findings from BB add to the charm and organic quality. I can just "Imagine" how it feels on the wrist!
Petite Cable Chain
Lots of Curleez
Swirl Clasp
"Imagine" tag
Assorted BB Findings
Assorted Crystals
"Melinda's Necklace"
by Jill Fiore
A simple and quick necklace is found here in Melinda's Necklace. But it is elegant, Oh-So-Vintage-'Era and delicate!
What's Needed:
"Festoon",
6mm jumprings
4.4mm jumprings
Arial chain
Little Lace Drop
Vintage Styled Lobster Claw
Jonquil Crystals, 6mm.
Additional Sundries:
E-6000
18mm Faux Carved Rose cabachon
