Here's Lookin' At You!

I just couldn't resist!  With my latest buckle bracelet design being in the shape of an eye, this catchy little phrase just seemed to fit!

I used my Swirly Bracelet Band Pattern (available at www.TerahClassyCreations.Etsy.com) in a little different color-way - varying shades and saturations of purple.  It really gives it a different look - almost more like a brocade pattern. 

But the reall clincher is the buckle.  I created it with silver, metallic beads and formed an eye shape (or a marquis shape, all depending on how you want to look at it)!  This was a challenge, and very enjoyable to create. 

And of course, the credit for this idea goes straight to one of my wonderful customers!

So, if you have any ideas you think I should try, feel free to contact me through my shop or by commenting on this blog!!

Sincerely,

Terah
TerahsClassicCreations, a.k.a.,
TerahClassyCreations.Etsy.com

I've Been Featured . . . . !!!!!!

I can't believe it!  I've been featured on "The Jewelry Observer"!   
 It came as such a nice surprise to me, that I can't really express it.  I answered their questions quite a while ago, and have been so busy lately that it wasn't even on my mind.  So this feature is almost like a gift was set on my doorstep!  Well, enough of my small talk, if you'd like to see it, here's the link:  http://www.jewelryobserver.com/2012/03/30/beaded-jewelry-by-terahs-classic-creations/

And as always, have fun!

Terah

http://www.terahclassycreations.etsy.com/

Brought Back by Diamond Buckles!

Sometimes life gets in the way.  I've been very busy learning a new language.  It's exciting, and I'm looking forward to becoming more fluent.  It may just open up many more opportunities - a whole other world of people to talk to.  Anyway, I've been pouring myself into that and haven't had much time to create lately.  Here in California it already feels like spring and I found myself sitting at my keyboard justing playing and enjoying the bright, cheerful sunlight streaming through the window.  Ahhh, so nice.  Well, with all my blabber aside, I haven't been completely bereft of creating lately.  I just haven't had many chances to share them with you.  Here are some examples:

This bracelet is actually thanks to a customer who specifically asked for this diamond shaped design!  I'm so grateful for inspiring people like her!  It really keeps me going!  The earrings (bottom picture) were actually a product of making the diamond buckle just a little too small at first.  So instead of scrapping the work, I decided to create some bold, geometric earrings!  Thanks again for the wonderful ideas!  I am working on another design right now that uses a different shaped buckle. . . . So stay tuned for that one!  :-D

Thanks again for the wonderful inspiration and input from everyone!

Sincerely,

Terah

(If you'd like to see more, visit my shop at http://www.terahclassycreations.etsy.com/.)

Share the Treasure!

Want to take a break from your day and enjoy some eye candy?  Want to find more wonderful hand-made and vintage items on-line?

There's so much to feast your eyes on - feel free to browse the treasuries!

Peacock Paradise

Peacock in Technicolor

Peacock

The Peacock Struts His Stuff and So Should You

Pretty as a Peacock

Royalty

Pretty Pretty Peacocks

Cool Ocean Days

Encore and Take a Bow Please

Made with Love

Style Study #2 - What is Victorian?

And as always, HAVE FUN!

Terah

Evolution of an Earring

These little black and gold earrings are a whim of a creation one night.  

I thought they were nice.  But here is where I learned that the opinion of a friend is priceless.  With this little addition, these earrings went from classic and nice to stand-out.  Thanks for the in-put Katie!  SOLD

Liquid Gold Earrings

Who doesn't love the glitter of gold?  I recently found in my stash these little light-colored bugles - just big enough to get a needle into, but that's it.  They're a nice light golden color, not too harsh.  And of course, I went into my favorite stitch, herringbone.  When woven together they reminded me of liquid gold spun into a twirling rope. 

I paired them with these warm pink, top-drilled pearls to add a dangle to the center, creating truly "Classic" earrings that can go from the office to the party that night!

Soon to be in my shop:  http://www.terahclassycreations.etsy.com/!

Peacock Power!

I have really been intrigued by the peacock feathers I've seen in fashion, and jewelry lately.  Recently, while my sister was visiting from out of state, we went to Old Sacramento and had a really fun day.  When passing by a shop, I noticed a pretty top that had peacock feathers on it and little rhinestones.  Not overdone at all, but fun looking!  So after some well needed coaxing from my mom and sister, I ended up buying it.  Little did I realize that it had made a bigger impression than I thought.

Just The Feather So Far. . 

One day I sat at my beading table and thought, "I wonder if I could somehow make a free-form beaded version of a peacock feather?"  So I Googled some images of peacock feathers to see which ones I would like to use as my color inspiration.  They were ALL so beautiful.  Nature is always the best in the way of inspiration!  No wonder - It comes from the hands of the best artist!

So after playing around with color combinations from beads in my stash, and combining a few stitches, such as herringbone, St. Petersburg chain, and brick stitch, I had my feather!  It was so much fun and such a challenge at the same time!  The rest of the necklace was woven in herringbone and then surface embellished with dark colored gold-stone chips (a beautiful man-made stone).

Incidentally, I also made it for the December 2011 Challenge for Etsy Beadweaver's - Arabesque Style.  This style usually includes paisley patterns, interlocking vines, and motifs.  Granted, the style of this necklace is much less busy-looking than most Arabesque-style artwork, but I positioned the peacock feather in such a way as to evoke the image of a paisley pattern as well as attaching the crystal encrusted pendant which is in the shape of a paisley.  Additionally, the clasp reminded me of a curling vine that interlocks with the loop side when attached.  If you'd like see other bead artist's rendition of this style, go to Etsy-Beadweavers.blogspot.com between December 9 - 15, 2011.

So here's the final result - The Peacock Necklace.

 

The clasp is positioned on the side, with my tag - a new addition which I am pretty excited about!

The Whole Set!

Now every time I look at this necklace I will think fondly of the time I spent in Old Sacramento with my family - especially my sister!