Sunday, February 27, 2011

Jewels with a New Life

I was able to put a dent in my jewelry repurposing projects this past week.  Lately, my little work space looks more like a very unorganized assembly line.  Bits and pieces are stacked up in trays, and each tray is in a different stage of life: clean, design, glue, assemble, photograph, price, post on blog, list on website, etc.  Sometimes the last two steps never get completed and everything ends up getting packed away for my next show.  Wouldn't it be nice to have an extra couple of hours in every day? 

The little rhinestone flowers on top of these two necklaces came from a vintage bracelet I picked up at a yard sale. 

I bought all of these watch faces from Barbara Jean at Treasures from the Heart.  My supply was running low and Barb had these for sale.  Good timing!

I added  old watch parts and vintage earrings to these enamel pocket watch faces.  All of these have a bail attached to the pin so they can also be worn as a necklace.

The clip on earring is attached to a piece of old drawer hardware.

I found some bits and pieces of broken rosaries at a flea market and used them for this necklace and matching earrings.  The beads on the bottom of the earrings are new, and the focal point on the necklace was a vintage clip on earring.

 I recently purchased a baggie full of these little crocheted flowers not knowing exactly how I'd be using them.  Isn't that what we all do?  I glued one to an antiqued silver filigree and topped it with some bling.

The base of this necklace started life a shoe clip. I covered it with three vintage earrings, two buttons and a few stray rhinestones. 

A huge THANK YOU to everyone for stopping by to enter my giveaway. 
 It will be open until 6:00pm on March 6.


I'm linking up my jewels with:

Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday,
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday,
The Brambleberry Cottage for Time Travel Thursday

                                   
Posted by Labels: brooch, earrings, jewelry, necklace, repurposed jewelry

35 comments:

  1. lisbonlionessFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Whow, the blue stuff really speak to me!

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  2. The Answer Is ChocolateFebruary 27, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Betsy, these are just stunning as always. I love how you reinvent and transform things.

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  3. Barbara JeanFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Love them all, of course, but how cute and unique (I love unique!) with the watch faces behind.
    And, those with the crochet flower. Sweeet!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  4. Barbara JeanFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    PS Thanks for the link to my place. =)

    more blessings
    barbara jean

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  5. Glenda/MidSouthFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Wow! You have been busy and everything is so pretty. Like how you used the watch faces. I pulled out some pieces I made long ago and never did anything with, and may redo them.
    Enjoy your evening.

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  6. MindyFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Gorgeous. I love, love the pieces with the watch faces, but everything you have here is just remarkable.

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  7. TammyFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Just amazing...really. I am so enjoying seeing what you create. It amazes me to see what you create. Beautiful pieces!
    smiles...Tammy

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  8. poindextrFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I adore the jeweled wristwatch faces! You are so imaginative, these pretties are so fabulous.

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  9. Desirée-ScrapDeesFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    i love the way you used old watch parts with other jewelry! I have a lot of them, so mayby i triy it by myself, it really looks great, i love it!

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  10. moFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Hi Betsy, What a lovely way to make use of the broken rosary beads.

    This is fantastic.

    To make jewelry from broken rosaries that you can actually wear next to you is wonderful. What a great "keepsake" this makes.

    As always, love it.

    *hugs*

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  11. A Cottage MuseFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    I just love your jewelry! I couldn't pick a favorite!

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  12. SusanneFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Beautiful!

    I'm afraid if I had extra hours in the day I would waste those as well. Ha!
    Susanne.

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  13. KarenFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Your jewelery is so beautiful. Thanks for visiting. I'm now following.

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  14. BohemianFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Oh what magnificent creations! I have become a supporter of your beautiful Blog today, so much inspiration and the things that capture your eye and Heart are so similar to what captures mine... discovering kindred Spirits in the Land of Blog is always such a Joy.

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  15. Simply DebbieFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Good Afternoon Betsy,
    Thank you for dropping by and becoming my friend today. Sarge does not like to have his picture taken, so we don't have as many pictures of him but he is a beautiful cat...huge fluffy tail and mane around his neck.
    The Flora Doora bag did not take 3 years....I was referring to not changing the date on my camera. Jane is the sweetest lady and takes such pride in her work...I think it arrived in less than 4 days...since I live in Oklahoma and she lives in Florida.
    Once again I have thought about your give away and your jewelry all day...your jewelry is so unique...one of a kind and I see some very famous people wearing your necklaces and earrings. I THINK THE lORD IS SENDING THE RIGHT KINDRED SPIRITS TO YOUR BLOG AND YOUR BUSINESS WILL SET SAIL WITH CUSTOMERS.
    yOU HAVE THAT TOUCH.
    Have A Sugar Sweet Day
    Simply Debbie

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  16. kpaintsFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Fabulous! So lovely....my fav...the last necklace..adorable! Keep them coming! :)

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  17. BohemianFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Thanks for the info on the thumbnails coming and going, I thought perhaps I might have inadvertently done something that I needed to "undo"... but when I checked my settings it all looked fine?? At least now I know its likely a glitch and will go away in due time.

    Yes, when I saw that Ferris Wheel image I just had to do a Post on it... captivating... an abandoned Amusement Park in a lush setting, how cool is that!!!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  18. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Oh my goodness these all are so beautiful! You are so very talented.I am new to your blog and I am so glad that I found it! I have never been to Tracy but when we lived in the Sacramento area I used to hear people talk about Tracy so I don't think it was extremely far from Sacramento. We loved living there.

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  19. pamqFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Ooooo, Oooooo, Ooooo!

    What awesome creations!

    Especially love the pieces made from the broken rosary! I am always on the look out for rosaries---broken or otherwise.

    The shoe clip piece is pretty darn cool, too!

    Can I come over to your house and play???

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  20. BeckeyFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Betsy,

    I am really enjoying your wonderful creations. Such great ideas. I have amassed a bit of items that I would love trying something like this. Everytime I think about it and get the stuff out, I chicken out. I am going to have to take the plunge one of these days.

    Thank you for sharing.

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  21. jewelrygirlFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I love your jewelry. It is quite beautiful!

    Jenny

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  22. TammyMarch 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    That last picture with the necklace that started out with a shoe clip is fabulous...Your work is just awesome...I still can't believe how you create such lovely pieces out of antiques. I would have never thought of doing that and now it is on my mind everyday since your blog. I have been telling others about you too and what you do...my mouth opens wide when I see what you come up with. May your show be a total success as your creations are definately worth it.
    smiles...Tammy

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  23. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Betsy, You have created such beautiful pieces. Your jewelry is not only gorgeous but also very unique.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  24. My Blessed Serendipity LifeMarch 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Lovely little treasures you have created.

    Danielle

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  25. Confessions of a Plate AddictMarch 2, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Hi Betsy! Such gorgeous pieces...and so unique! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  26. Katie Burke - Bella B DesignsMarch 2, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Absolutely stunning! I came across your site via a link party (forgive me, I can't remember which one) and I adore your creations! I have a jar full of old jewelry I have been wanting to "play" with and you have done it in such a unique way that it is inspiring! Do you mind telling me how you attached the pieces to each other? I was thinking about using E600, but wonder how durable that would be. Any suggestions are appreciated!

    Thanks!

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  27. High Street CottageMarch 2, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Hi Betsy your jewelry looks great! Very very pretty and have such a vintage feel. Well done, xoxo tami

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  28. Brambleberry CottageMarch 2, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    You are so right, Betsy. Most of us buy not knowing what we'll use the piece for at the time. Thank goodness inspiration eventually comes!

    Your newest creations are gorgeous. Of course, that's no surprise to me - they always are!

    Thanks for linking to my parties each week. I hope to see you this Friday for "Funny Faux Pas Follies," as well.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  29. BrendaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Just found your blog surfing around the web. I simply love it! Your header is lovely and so are the pieces you showed last. Now I have the joy of looking back at older entrys and seeing all your beautiful creations.

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  30. BrendaMarch 3, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Oh, I forgot to say I put your button on my blog. Now I need to update it!

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  31. thecrankyqueenMarch 4, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Your re-purposed jewelry is beautiful! Love it...love it...love it... You are oh so talented!
    Thanx for sharing. Tiff

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  32. Something SpecialMarch 4, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    For some reason, I could not view all of your pictures. It was really strange, but I am one of your newest followers and I think we have a lot in common. come say hi if you have the time.

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  33. Michelle L.March 5, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Finally had time to catch up with this post...as always, I am enchanted. the shoe clip one is so fab! And those deep purple beads on the rosary earrings are rich and delicious. Thanks for another dose of eye candy!

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  34. peggy aplSEEDSMarch 7, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    i just love the way you put these together!

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  35. JeannaJuly 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    These are so beautiful. I'm in love with all of them. Great pictures of the necklaces also. All I can say is awesome job.

    Jeanna @ dramaqueenseams.blogspot.com

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