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Earring Swap

Earrings I sent to Pam

Earrings Pam sent to me!


Diana, from Suburban Girl Beads, decided that she didn't have enough things to do with moving into a new house, so she hosted an art bead earring swap! My partner was Pam Ferrari! This is her blog and this is her etsy store! We are both glass bead makers and live on totally opposite sides of the country. I made a couple pairs of earrings but eventually decided on the ones in the photo to send to her. I made the lampwork beads and the ear wires, and the headpins are from Rocki's Supplies on etsy.

Pam made these beads herself, too! I love that I can wear them with many things - my go to color is always black so these are perfect! Thanks Pam! Check out everyone else's blog to see what they made!

The Host: Diana Ptaszynski http://www.suburbangirlstudio.com
Jenny Davies Reazor http://www.jdaviesreazor.com/
Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp http://www.skyejewels.blogspot.com

Comments

Cillaw said…
You both rock! Beautiful beads and earrings!!
October 5, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Shirley said…
Oh, both of them are beautiful!
October 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Stacey said…
Both so very lovely.
October 5, 2011 at 11:54 AM
stacilouise said…
Great glass beads on them!!!!
October 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Anonymous said…
Both pairs of earrings are gorgous! Love the lampwork!
October 5, 2011 at 2:12 PM
Marie Cramp said…
You guys both did great! Love both pairs! :)
October 5, 2011 at 2:16 PM
Jenny said…
I take my hat off to you two talented lamp work women! Both sets of beads are gorgeous in such different ways! (Sue the bead in my ArtBliss charm bag was heavenly! )
October 5, 2011 at 2:33 PM
The Bead Stylist said…
I didn't realize people did this what a terrific idea...I just started making earrings, not sure I'm ready to swap but will certainly keep an eye on your blog post not just for the swaps but just keeping an eye on the designs as they are oh, so pretty...!
October 6, 2011 at 8:08 AM
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