Thursday, April 25, 2013

A Heart with Bling....

Last year, a very kind, generous person sent me a box of old/vintage jewelry to repurpose.  It was a gift of treasures to go thru and think of all the new creations that will be made.  Example - A pair of  heart shaped earrings, black with rhinestones - one missing on one, one finding broken - but both ready to be repurposed  into  pretty creations.  This one, I replaced the rhinestone - not a perfect match, but looks great to me as it stands out..
Before
Pleased with the results.....
                           After

Actually I made this necklace a couple of months ago, started the post, but never finished it as I am thinking the rondelles between the faux pearls are too big.  However, with other things going on, enjoying warmer temps, and Spring flowers, the supplies have been put away for a while.

Linking up @ "Show and Tell Friday"
                       "Be Inspired"
                       "A Favorite Thing"
                       "Amaze Me Monday"
                       "Metamorphosis Monday"
                       "Make It Pretty Monday"
                       
Looking forward to a great weekend and hope you are also!
Glenda

23 comments:

xinex said...

You are so good, Glenda. This is very pretty...Christine

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

It looks beautiful Glenda, no changes necessary.

Cheryl said...

:-) Lovely... I have a white heart that I'm planning on turning into a necklace one of these days. I like you, have a lot of things pulling me in all directions-- never enough time in the day to do all the fun stuff is there!
big hugs,
Cheryl

podso said...

What a beautiful transformation; it looks good just as it is.

cindy said...

I would love to learn to make jewelry...but I have so many hobbies my hubs would go broke supporting yet another one! Your piece is just fabulous....

Stopping by from Claudia's party :)

The Quintessential Magpie said...

That's a wonderful piece! I am in awe of people who are talented like this. You did a great job!

I'm popping over from Claudia's "A Favorite Thing". I've been wanting to join you all, so I hopped in this week. I'm enjoying seeing what everyone is sharing, and I am glad you shared this transformation with us!

XO,

Sheila

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Beautiful necklace!! I love repurposed jewelry!

Shane Pollard said...

It looks perfect to me Glenda - I envy anyone who can create jewellery pieces - a wonderful talent to have!
A beautiful necklace I would be proud to wear!
hugs
Shane ♥

Babajeza said...

So nice! :-) Happy weekend. Regula

Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com said...

such a pretty necklace! :)

Suz said...

The necklace looks great as it is. I'd buy it. I have been looking for something black with a little white for awhile. It's hard to find.

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

I think it's perfect as it is!

Enjoy the Weather!

Sarah ~ Magnolias Attic said...

Lovely -- the necklace is beautiful! Hard to believe it came from broken jewelry!

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

OMG Glenda, I love, love it!
So pretty!
You should do Etsy.
Happy Weekend,
Cindy

Claudia said...

Oh my! This is beautiful, as are all your pieces.

Thanks so much for joining in this week.

xo
Claudia

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

The black heart is beautiful! What a pretty necklace it makes. It's true, crafts and hobbies have their time and place - when the weather is bad :)

Martha said...

The black heart is beautiful! Now I know where to go to admire jewelry..if I take up one more craft there won't be room in my house for my husband or son... :-)

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Oh, she's perfect! So pretty...
Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday!
Blessings,
Cindy

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

How gorgeous. I wish I was smart enough to put things together like that. I love finding old junk jewelry...I just need to learn how to change it up! Hugs!

Sue said...

How pretty! I love black everything and what a wonderful gift for you to have all those things to go through and "imagine"!

Anonymous said...

Well...Glenda...it is good to know you have eyeballs, after all!

I love that heart! As always, gorgeous work!

We both need new glasses...it's been almost two years...last time it was longer. Anyhoo...I still remember the sticker shock from last time!! Hesitant about making an appointment...maybe I will drag it out awhile. Although, J is complaining about his frames. They sure don't make those like they used to!

Donna said...

Its perfect! What a wonderful friend to send you the jewelry.
Nearly missed this post!
Hugs,
Donna

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Beautiful, Glenda. laurie