Friday 23 August 2013

Lunagirl - Alice Charm Bracelet & Giveaway

I cannot tell you how happy I am today ... a long Bank Holiday weekend has started (yippppeee) which means I will have time to do some of my favourite activities like crafting, gardening, go for walks, ..... how wonderful is this? ... and I finished my first ever piece of jewellery! I did not really occur to me to even attempt anything like this .... till I saw this charm bracelet and Karen from Lunagirl Moonbeams announced the current challenge: Alice in Wonderland. Well, I was hooked (lol)
 The bracelet and charms are all in Antique Bronze 
which works so nicely with the colours of Lunagirl Moonbeam's Alice & Friends 1910 collage sheet, the images are just adorable.
The images are Laserprints and sealed with Decoupage glue to - hopefully - prevent the inks to run. I also sealed the little trays inside. Once all the glue had dried, I used epoxy stickers to cover the images and then glued it into the trays. The little trays have a front and back filling.
The next step was to line up all the images, charms and beads and attach them to the chain.
I truly struggled with closing the jump rings and making the loops (sigh), it needs more practise!
I really like the way thebracelet turned out and I am quite sure there will be another one (lol)
and because it was such a happy day, I would like to share it with you and give the bracelet away.

If you would like get this little piece, please just leave me a comment mentioning that you would like it! I will draw the winner next Saturday.

And don't forget to pop over to Karen's blog for the current Alice challenge. There is still time to take part till Sunday. And there is also still time to get the Alice collage sheets for a reduced price.
Wishing you a lovely weekend, Petra.


15 comments:

Terry said...

Petra, I can't believe this is your first attempt at jewelry! Love the little Alice characters and all the embellishments! Truly a work of art and I would be thrilled to enter the giveaway! Thank you! Enjoy your long Bank Holiday, which sound like you have it all planned out!

2amscrapper said...

first ever? you'd never know--such amazing talent. I love all things Alice so please include me for the draw. Enjoy your holiday!

Unknown said...

This is absolutely gorgeous!!! You are so very creative, Petra!

Michele said...

Petra how can this possibly be your first ever piece of jewelry? it is nothing short of stunning. i would love to be considered for your giveaway! thank you. beautiful work. xo

Valerie-Jael said...

This is fantastic, and so many pictures on it! I always have problems with those jump rings, and you have done wonders it. I would like it, who wouldn't? Valerie

Lynn Stevens said...

Oh WOW Petra, this is your first piece of jewelry? I would have thought you'd been creating for years! Of course I'd love to be entered to win. Love anything Alice!

P.s. I told you I'd be over soon. LOL
Hugs Lynn

Electra said...

Wow, this is beautiful Petra! Thank you for explaining your process, maybe I can make one...

Marjie Kemper said...

Fabulous! Love the variety of pieces you used in spacing the main elements.

Anonymous said...

Petra, it is darling and then some!
This is adorable but in a grown-up way, I would most certainly wear this.
The charms are perfectly selected for the Alice theme.
Wishes
Lynne

Laura Turner said...

Oh, Petra, this turned out GREAT! I love making jewelry. I'm going to check out those charms. Please enter me in the giveaway!

Laura

Susan Hogan said...

Oh Petra - it's beautiful. You are so clever. I have tried the image in a frame thing and the ink ran as soon as I added the glossy dimension. So disheartening! I might now give it all another go! I would love to be in the draw for this bracelet. How could you give it away? I have a granddaughter it would really suit!!

Desire Fourie said...

Gorgeous and so fun. A great gift idea.
Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

Lucy Edmondson said...

This is just amazing, Petra! I know we had talked about your plans but I never dreamed it would turn out so beautiful! I love the warm colours you have chosen, and the charms and your jewellery making skills are perfect! Anyone would be proud to wear this,

Lucy x

Milliesmarvels said...

This is so beautiful Petra! I love everything about it!
Jane
x

~*~Patty S said...

Your bracelets are each so charming and lovely...
you are very talented in so many things Petra!
oxo

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