This is Part 2 from my post yesterday about the matching necklace to this piece.This is part of my new NeoAmour Collection - Based on Powerful Women of the Past, Redesigned for Women Today.
Inspired by the femininity of Marie Antoinette, I decided to make a matching bracelet to yesterday's necklace. It had to be beautiful, feminine, and able to hold it's own with the necklace without being overpowering. I made this bracelet with Swarovski Crystal pearls in 'rosaline' (pink) and clear, silver-lined Czech glass seed beads. I again sewed a dainty Daisy Chain stitch and made the bracelet a little over 13 inches long.
I then sewed pink ribbon on the ends to make a clasp, hiding the front stitches with seed beads, and sealing all ribbon ends with clear fabric glue to prevent unraveling:
The best part about the ribbon and the over all length of the bracelet is that you can tie the ribbon tighter or looser to make it longer or shorter (again, I would recommend doing a 'double bow' when tying it to make sure it doesn't come off - just tie a bow as usual, and then knot the bow again to make it extra secure.). In fact, the length of the bracelet is from 13 inches to just over 18 inches, so you could even use this as a choker necklace!
I do still prefer wearing it doubled around my wrist - it feels so silky soft against the skin.This bracelet will be up for sale today in my Etsy store, under the NeoAmour Marie Antoinette Section. If you wanted to purchase this bracelet and the matching necklace at the same time, you will get a 10% discount!
Merci beaucoup!
This is just beautiful (I know, I always say that, but it's true!). I like the concept of this collection too. I have always thought Marie Antoinette was unfairly made a scapegoat.
ReplyDeleteShe certainly was a scapegoat! Many people think she was selfish and said, "Let them eat cake" when the poor had nothing to eat. It was actually said of another powerful woman about 100 years previously when the French public wanted that woman out of the public eye also!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely gorgeous. I looked at some of your items and would love to do a review or you. If you are interested, let me know!
ReplyDeleteGosh, that's lovely. And totally my style, too!
ReplyDeleteForget the peasants and their cake, gimme that spectacular necklace and matching bracelet! You have outdone yourself this time :o)
ReplyDeleteI've given up being surprised how each and every piece you make seems to get more beautiful! Now I'm just totally in awe of your talent! Lovely piece Meghann!
ReplyDeleteYour jewelry and blog are beautiful. I will be back!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteA perfect match!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Meghann!!
Oh thank you all so much, you have given me the encouragement I needed. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your comments.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
Your work and blog are beautiful! What a great idea too donating some of your profits to charity:)
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