One of the things I love about making jewellery is the abundance of beautiful art beads created by hand by talented artisans in glass, ceramic clay, polymer clay and other materials. And one of my favourites is Erin Prais-Hintz, whose delightful Simple Truths line of pendants appeals to the writer within.
Erin’s pendants, which she sells through her Etsy site Tesori Trovati, combine quotations and phrases with sweet stamped images on hand painted polymer clay pendants.
To celebrate the year since Erin launched her Simple Truths Sampler Club, in which the lucky members receive a new limited edition pendant each month (I’m not one of them but I aspire to being part of the club some day), she is holding a blog hop to encourage her customers to create something with their Simple Truths. I imagine that many owners of these pendants are like me, hoarding them until the perfect beads come along, pulling them out to look at now and then and putting them back with a sigh.
Currently I have two of these pendants in my collection, a Woodsy Owl and a little bird with the phrase Mother knows best stamped on the back, but I only had time to make one piece, with the Owl. Inspired by several of the necklaces in Lorelei Eurto and Erin Siegal’s book Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry, I put together a necklace using a mixture of earthy glass beads, some antique copper chain and a mossy green-brown silk fairy ribbon. Other than having to restring it because I initially made it lop-sided, I’m quite pleased with how it turned out, and I’ve been wearing it all day.
For more creative uses of Erin’s Simple Truths, visit the blogs below!
| Erin Prais-Hintz | http://treasures-found.blogspot.com |
| Sharon Misuraco | http://goinoffthebeadinpath.blogspot.com/ |
| Tanya Goodwin | http://pixiloo.blogspot.com |
| Alice Peterson | http://www.alice-dreaming.blogspot.com |
| Melissa Trudinger | https://beadrecipes.wordpress.com YOU ARE HERE! |
| Lori Bowring Michaud | http://artfullyornamental.blogspot.com |
| Rebecca Anderson | http://songbeads.blogspot.com |
| Chris White | http://dzeyenrstudio.blogspot.com |
| Cherrie Fick | http://designsinthelight.com |
| Rosanne Garvison | http://fabfibers@blogspot.com |
| Shelley Turner | http://www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com |
| Marlene Cupo | http://amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com/ |
| Mary Harding | http://www.maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com |
| Lola Surwillo | http://www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com |
| Michelle Burnett | http://reverieandrevival.blogspot.com |
| Kirsi Luostarinen | http://kirsiluokorut.blogspot.com |
| Paige Maxim | http://pmaximdesigns.blogspot.com |
| Kristen Fagan | http://www.creativestash.com |
| Cynthia Riggs | http://cynthsblog.blogspot.com/ |
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Melissa…I made my piece from that cute Woodsy Owl too…yours is so colorful and full of texture. I love it.
Shelley Graham Turner
http://www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com
‘ so much color! It’s a perfect design for this whimsical owl.
A darling necklace! I love all the beautiful colors and textures! The green ribbon really sets it all off.
All those colors and the addition of the “green” say “woody” perfectly!
Lovely .
I love the colors in the front of the necklace. It just makes me smile. The green in the back is a great touch.
Lovely piece. Great use of Bohemian type beads and ribbon. I can imagine that it is fun to wear.
Oh, I just love to see where the owls end up! This Woodsy looks so much at home in your necklace! I love the funky beads and the textures and colors. The ribbon at the back is a nice touch, I bet that feels really comfy when worn. You had such sweet comments for me, Miss Melissa. Thank you. I enjoy bringing these little pendants to life and sharing them with people who will love them like you do! Looking forward to seeing more from you. Thanks for playing along in my celebration! Enjoy the day. Erin
What can I say…I agree with everyone, the colors are a beautiful enhancement for the owl, simply stunning. 🙂
Melissa this owl is colorful and playful and the assortment of colors works well. I still have one of these guys and it gave me some ideas, I love playing with colors. You won’t be disappointed if you become a member. It is like a birthday every month.
beautiful color and texture in your design! the woodsy owl is so darn cute.
Beautiful
Your Woodsy looks beautifully perched in a full-color Fall tree!!! My favorite time of year! Gorgeous necklace … I really do love the colors …