Monday, June 22, 2015

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!


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10 comments :

  1. Sarajo WentlingJune 22, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Cute designs, Diana! Sometimes less is more. :) I'm so impressed (and maybe a little jealous) of how perfect your loops look... especially the big ones. You've inspired me to sit down and make some easy fun pieces!

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    1. Diana P.June 22, 2015 at 9:17 PM

      That's 11+ years of practice right there! LOL!

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  2. LynnJune 22, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Love, love, love! All beautiful but I'm partial to the first necklace with the beachy vibe! :)

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  3. SueBeadsJune 22, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    LOVE them!!! Where did you get the awesome ballchain?

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    1. Diana P.June 22, 2015 at 9:18 PM

      MyElements carries the ball chain in colors. The regular stuff can be purchased from a ton of vendors on Etsy and even from some of the big bead companies like Rings & Things.

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  4. Carol BriodyJune 22, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    I adore Tropical Punch and Lilac Loop! Love them all!

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  5. UnknownJune 22, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    I love these designs! And what a good idea to add lower price point pieces like these to a collection. I just bombed my Pinterest page with these so I don't forget all the ideas they inspired! Thanks.

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  6. Linda YounkmanJune 23, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    So much fun. Love these and the idea of simple pendant style necklaces are really in for summer. What great combos you put together. Love the Tropical Punch - such fun summer colors and I'm a sucker for fish designs. Great ideas.

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  7. LindaJune 23, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    Perfect timing Diana. I have a show on Sunday and I think I'll whip up some simple pendants to add to the more elaborate stuff. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. UnknownJune 24, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Cute designs! I've never been much of a fan of the ball chain but you've completely changed my mind with these, they look fab!

    Claire xo
    Beads Jar UK

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