Drawing Inspiration from Nature-Dandelion Wine Set

I’m often asked where inspiration comes from for my jewelry making.  The answer is simple:  all over.
The dandelions have been popping up like crazy here.  My husband wants them GONE.  My friend made dandelion jelly with them.  This is a picture of the last lone dandelion on our little lane.  The color is so pretty.  When we were kids we would swipe them across each others arms and hands to make a yellow smudge.  Simple pleasure, really.  Haha.
I used 2.2 strands to make this bracelet. It went together easy because of the bead variety within the strand.  I added little gold spacer beads from my stash here and there to tie in the gold metal from the chain and clasp.It’s interesting to me that dandelions can be just as pretty when they die out.  Yin and Yang.
The detail in the Jesse James Beads boho style beads makes my heart go pitter patter.  You could make this bracelet with any strand that speaks to you.  If you like the boho beads, check out the boho strand section.
It’s easy to whip up earrings while you’re working.  Attach beaded dangles to single links of the chain and onto the ear wires.
Wear this piece as a necklace too simply by attaching a second chain with the toggle clasp that will act as an extender.  Speaking of toggle clasps–check em’ out!  This bracelet uses style #82.

Some other useful components…

Brass or silver bead caps

Brass or silver head pins

Ear Wires
On a completely different note–are you coming to the Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee this June?  We’ll be there and would love to meet you in person!  Hope to see you there!

XO. Candie