Simple Summer Pendants

Now that summer is finally here (thank goodness), I don't really want to spend my time locked inside the office making intricate jewelry while the weather is gorgeous. Instead, I'll make a bunch of simple art bead pendants that are perfect to slip on a ball chain necklace and wear with my tank tops.

By the Sea pendant

Just stack a few coordinating beads together, hang them from a ball chain and you are ready to go!

By the Sea: 

Porcelain anchor bead: Suburban Girl Studio LLC

Polymer seashell pendant: Second Surf

Flower Power pendant

What I love about this is I can whip something up in 15 minutes.  So if I buy a new top and have nothing to go with it, 15 minutes later I've got a cute handmade pendant.

Flower Power: 

Stoneware pendant & beads: Suburban Girl Studio LLC

Assorted Ball Chain

And ball chain is inexpensive and comes in a wide variety of sizes and colors.  You can have a whole assortment on hand to mix and match with your new pendants!

Floral Fire pendant

If you do craft shows, this is also a great way to add a lower price-point (but quality) item to your booth.

Floral Fire:

Lampwork beads: SueBeads

Tropical Punch pendant

Tropical Punch:

Hand-painted acrylic bead: MyElements

Ceramic charm: White Clover Kiln

Catch of the Day pendant

In addition to stacking pendants, you can also whip up a few charms and then just slide the charms on to the ball chain.  I made this set for the bead cruise and I'll be wearing it again on my Bermuda cruise in a couple of weeks!

Catch of the Day:

Metal clay fish: Staci Louise Originals

Lilac Loop pendant

Lilac Loop:

Porcelain loop: Suburban Girl Studio LLC

Hand-painted acrylic bead: MyElements

There are so many fun options with this style.  If you are stressed making something more intricate, take a break, grab just a few beads and make yourself a simple pendant!

Happy Beading!