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Friday, April 10, 2015

Pepita's Butterfly Birthday Blog Hop and Giveaway

Alenka of Pepita Handmade blog asked for people to help celebrate her birthday by making something with butterflies whether that would be a piece of jewelry, an ornament, or something else.
 
I had the intention of making crystal butterfly earrings but time got away from me.  So I decided I would showcase a necklace I made a while ago.  I think JoAnn's was either having a sale or closing out some of their Swarovski components.  I picked out the butterfly that is in this necklace.  I usually do not tend to pick out silver components but I really liked the colors.
 
  
I added some crystals in Violet, Jet Black, and clear colored Crystal.  I added a lobster claw clasp at the back making the butterfly offset to the side.
 
 
Please join me in wishing Alenka "Happy Birthday".  Her birthday was actually March 28th but that date had several blog hops already scheduled and Alenka rescheduled so that the blog hop would not get lost among all the others.
 
Be sure to visit her blog and leave a comment for a chance to win a pair of earrings that she has made. 
 
Please visit the other participants to see what everyone made.
 
 
1. Alenka (Pepita) - hostess --> http://pepita-handmade.blogspot.com
2. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion) --> http://ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.com
6. Christine Altmiller --> http://onekisscreations.blogspot.com
9. Cynthia (Antiquity Travelers) --> http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com
11. sheilaposter --> http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com
16. Ana (ACBeads) --> http://acbeads.blogspot.com
17. Jasvanti Patel --> http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
18. Carolyn --> http://carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com   You are here.
19. Nan Smith --> http://wirednan.blogspot.com
 
Thank you for stopping by.  Be sure to visit my other blog posting for the Artisan Component Marketplace Blog Hop.
 
Carolyn
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12 comments:

  1. Amy S.April 11, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    That butterfly component is so lovely!!! I love the coordinating beads you selected to put this piece together. So pretty!

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  2. Christine AltmillerApril 11, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Very soft and feminine ~ I like the lightness of your necklace. It is very pretty.

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  3. Therese's TreasuresApril 11, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Your necklace is very pretty I like the asymmetrical design and all the bicones look like tiny flowers.
    Therese

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  4. AntiquityTravelersApril 11, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    a beautiful, wearable everyday piece!

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  5. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)April 11, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Spectacular little necklace, Carolyn! It's awesome when a pretty focal dictates the rest :)

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  6. KepiApril 11, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Gorgeous butterfly necklace, beautiful design and lovely colors!

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  7. LizApril 11, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    What a beauty! I bet it really sparkles. You have captured the delicacy and beauty of butterflies. I have a weakness for closeouts, my local Michaels store had some Swarovski crystals on clearance. Never know when you're going to need them :D

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  8. Beti HorvathApril 11, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Very lovely. Wonderful how the beads enhance the colors of the butterfly.

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  9. baymoondesignApril 11, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    I am sure you will enjoy wearing your pretty spring creation.

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  10. PepitaApril 11, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Thank you for havinf joined me in this blog hop!
    What a pretty necklace, it has such an elegant feel.
    Alenka

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  11. JasvantiApril 13, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    I love your necklace, it is so pretty!!

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  12. UnknownApril 14, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    I love your butterfly necklace, Carolyn, especially that combination of violet and black. Unusual in a spring necklace but it works!

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