WIP Wednesday Recycling Vintage Jewelry...

Hello All!  I want to share my latest Work in Progress (WIP). My mother-n-law recently gave me quite a few pieces of vintage jewelry that belonged to her deceased girlfriend. I love vintage. I'm excited about taking these pieces and upcycling/repurposing them into something new and fresh! Take a look.

Love cameos. I plan on taking the 2 brooches and turning them into pendants for a statement necklace. 

I'm taking the necklaces apart and using the beads and findings for new designs.

Coffee bean beads. These will look great on a tribal themed necklace. Perfect colors for summer.

The best part about this necklace are the brass components. I'm using them for earrings.

What are you working on? Any DIY projects?

Strands...

Over the weekend I attended a Vintage Bead Extravaganza in Winston Salem. It was hosted by Art for Arts Sake Group. There were bins and bins of vintage beads, findings, embellishments, and chains. I love all of the items that I bought, but I could kick myself for not buying more. Take a look at some of my favorites that I purchased. Can't wait to start creating!

Gorgeous Sea Urchins!

Will be using cowrie shells in some of my summer designs

Gorgeous vintage box clasps and copper hook clasps.