So here I am upholding my end of the deal.
It’s a good thing I finished something over the weekend, eh?
That little thing is called the Diamond Mine Bracelet and I used 6 different shades of blue crystals along with size 15 Charlottes and size 11 seed beads.
I think I started it in June.
What? I was busy flitting around from hobby to hobby!
Seriously. It’s not that I didn’t have fun making this bracelet, I just had so many other things going on that this wasn’t a priority.
Want a closer look?
I’m so happy this is done because this bracelet is in my favorite shade of blue. It’s going to match quite a few outfits in my closet and that makes me happy as a fish in the sea.
I’m already planning another bracelet in purples, because next to blue what could be better then purple?
I even thought of dyeing the boys purple and blue. They’re reaction made me decide against it. As you can see, they’re still not happy with me.
For those of you who have a long weekend, I hope you’re enjoying it! For those of you who don’t? I’m sorry!
P.S. I would never dye my boys. That was meant as a joke.
September 7th, 2009 at 10:53 am
You’ve seen that Cat Art table book, yes?
PRETTY bracelet. If ever I get a job, I’ll be ordering one of those with my SECOND paycheck. (The first being intended for the necklace to match the amber earrings.)
September 7th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Oh my gosh … that is QUITE a look from the kitties. I think you’d better step away from the dye.
The bracelet is beautiful! You did an awesome job AND it’s nice to see you back in blogland.
September 7th, 2009 at 11:22 am
HOLY SHIT! That’s beautiful! Erm. If you were to make one for sale… how much would that be?
September 7th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Oh Opal, your bracelet is magnificent! And a purple one will be even more magnificient. I am so envious of your jewelry-making talent.
Erm. Those cats look Not Pleased. It’s Kitty Treat Time!
September 7th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
That blue is indeed wonderful!!! And you are right – what could be better than purple!
Ebil enabler!!
September 7th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Lol, poor boys, guess they didn’t know it was a joke. LOVE the bracelet though, it’s really pretty!
September 7th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
That bracelet is absolutely stunning. I love love love it!
September 7th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I love the bracelet – gorgeous!
September 7th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Love!
Now I know why the boys are in hiding so often. ;^)
xo
September 7th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
The bracelet is gorgeous! I’m not even that into jewelry, and I love that one!
Love that look from the kitties. I don’t understand why they wouldn’t want to be dyed.
September 7th, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I’m so glad to see you!!! LOVE the bracelet, and purple would definitely be nice.
(((hugs)))
September 7th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
The bracelet is gorgeous!
September 7th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
my favorite shade of blue too! it’s gorgeous!
September 7th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
I would have a major happy, too, to have a lovely bracelet like that to wear. Marvelous.
Wow! What did you do to rate those looks? :D Catnip time, me thinks! Works for my felines…..usually.
September 7th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Pretty. Good to see a blog post, heh
September 7th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
That bracelet is so gorgeous.
The boys want us to think that they fail to see the humor in your joke, but they are secretly very amused.
xo
September 7th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Love your diamond mine!!! I want to do mine in black … ha, I’m so predictable huh :)
September 8th, 2009 at 12:24 am
Just Beautiful!
September 8th, 2009 at 3:11 am
Wow, that bracelet is stunning girl! I wish you lived closer so you could teach me, heh! ;)
September 8th, 2009 at 3:14 am
It is gorgeous. You are very talented
September 8th, 2009 at 3:29 am
That is absolutely beautiful!!
September 8th, 2009 at 7:17 am
The bracelet is stunning!
September 8th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Beautiful!
September 8th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
That. Is. GORGEOUS! I’m sittin’ here w/my mouth open as I gaze at the gorgeousness that is that bracelet. Boy do I understand the ‘flitting’ about different hobbies. :) Wish you could teach me too. Haven’t done any jewelry ’cause I don’t like my tools. :( Glad I can live vicariously through your blog. :)
September 8th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
I really like the bracelet and I’m curious about how you fitted the silver beads along with the blue. Have fun making another one.
I get that look from my cat all the time. Well, except when I mention dinner.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:53 am
What a gorgeous bracelet! Can’t wait to see it in purple. Al likes to look at all your kitty pics. I will be sure he gets to see this one.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:07 am
Gosh, I stares and stares in wonder. How is that done? Bet its a secret!
September 9th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Of course you would never dye your cats! But they do look rather displeased. Did you just wake them up? Have you heard the saying, “Let sleeping cats lie”? Mine hate to have naptime interrupted! Love your bracelet!
September 9th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Beautiful bracelet…look very intricate!
September 16th, 2009 at 3:28 am
Nice! Are the beads loose in there, or twined? I love it, and I’m sure purple will be even better!! :)
September 17th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
OMG Opal that’s gorgeous.
September 20th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
The bracelet is all kinds of beautiful! Absolutely stunning piece of work.