Long Days of Summer Jewelry Challenge...

Charlene Sevier of The Bead Dreamer blog was kind enough to host, "The Long Days of Summer Jewelry Challenge"! She called together a group of jewelry designers and bloggers to share their summer-themed pieces!

When I think of summer, I think of warmth and the sun. I translated these impressions into a jewelry piece using bright bronze and brass pieces, sponge coral, and amber. Both coral and amber are derived from once living things... coral from the ocean reefs and amber from primordial conifer forests. Summer is a time when things are bursting with life.

As a focal, I used a polymer clay pendant from Heather Wynn-Millican of Swoon Dimples. It reads, "you bring my life joy". It has a warm, buttery glow and a rich patina. I think the quote captures the feeling of freedom that summer imparts. As an accent, I used a topaz Swarovski crystal from Fusion Beads. The piece is light and airy and I think a perfect tribute to the long days of summer.

Want to see what my fellow challengers cooked up? Check them out:

1. ME!

2. Andrea Trank – http://heavenlanecreations.wordpress.com/

3. Therese – http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/

4. Mary Ellen Parker – http://beetreebyme.blogspot.com/

5. Tara Linda – http://taralinda.wordpress.com/

6. Charlene Sevier – http://thebeaddreamer.com/blog/