Something Blue

My latest piece: my sister-in-law recently got hitched on the beautiful Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The beach side nuptials were absolutely gorgeous. To help celebrate her union to her wonderful new hubby, I made her a piece that could be worn both with her gown and later. The original design is from the book Bead on a Wire by Sharilyn Miller. Instead of pearls, I used sea glass beads in shades of blue and green. What makes this design special is that the longer necklace comes apart to create a choker and anklet that can be worn under the gown. The heart shaped links are super sweet and the clasps are handmade. I even decoupaged a little craft store treasure chest to keep it in, using images from the February 2011 issue of Better Homes and Gardens.  Enjoy the pics :)