So after I was disappointed with Round 1, I dismantled and started fresh. I added my own silver chain, freshwater pearls and some other beads. I had nothing in mind other than making something I liked. Blue is my favorite color, so I definitely wanted to use as many of the kit's beads as possible. I added a pair of simple earrings from the beads I did not use on the necklace. I added the pearls so that the necklace did not have too much of a winter feel to it. I tend to wear blue more in the summer than the winter, so I designed the necklace to be worn over a turtleneck as well as with a v-neck t-shirt and a navy cardigan.
I have no intention of selling this set, unless the price is right. ;-)
For those who aren't part of the contest, here is the kit we received. . . .
Here's the chaos . . . .
Here's the finished product . . . . 22" necklace and earrings. . . .
A close-up of the beautiful pendant and blue beads . . . .
And finally, here's the necklace, on a black background.
Here is a link to the host blog which contains the other contest participants: