Owls are associated with wisdom. They can see things that others can’t. Apparently I needed to heed the power of the owl because I was ignorant of how social media could work for me.
I am not a big fan of Facebook, as I would rather spend my time blogging, and Twitter is just way too brief for me (please, I say 140 characters before I even get out of bed in the morning!). But I know that a lot of you are out there on Facebook quite regularly. After I spent the night listing things (please, Etsy, make it even quicker for me to batch edit and list items!) I stopped into Facebook for my bi-weekly check in. I added a picture of one of the little hooties to my profile and within moments I had hits and mentions and comments and hops… it was viral, I tell you! I have never seen anything like it. And because of that little innocent posting I even sold a bunch of things. (Note to self: rethink your aversion to Facebook). My point is that I wasn’t even planning that interaction and yet there it was.
This necklace features one of the first wise old owls that I made in my ‘simple truths’ like back in January 2011. With the cooler weather in the air, I have been making up a clutch of young owlets like my first wide-eyed friend, and apparently you like him! (Note to self: make more owlets). I submitted this little guy to a magazine…but he got rejected 🙁 Sad for me, but a bonus for you! I think that he is too cute to keep to myself, so I am going to share him with you for free! So here is a project to design your own fall-inspired, asymmetrical necklace.
Supplies:
3: Connect the wrapped bead links with the etched jump ring. Attach the two long pieces of chain to the jump ring on one side. Attach the two short pieces of chain to the jump ring on the other side, ending with another jump ring.
I think I need to get back in the studio and make more of these happy little owlets because they are literally flying out the door!
Happy creating!
Do you design around the seasons and traditional themes, or do you just design what you will like?
What sort of motifs are you seeking as themes for your designs this fall and for the upcoming winter/holiday season?
Do tell!
Alice
September 21, 2011 at 11:22 amRejected? That sweet little owlet was rejected?
I don't care much for Faceboook. Like Twitter, I think the conversations are too short. I visit FB about once a week or less. Honestly I don't have time to do it all. I can't do it all. I'd rather keep my sanity and have time to spend with friends and family in a face-to-face setting, like over the supper table.
I just heard about a study where more people prefered to be contacted by text. Really? Don't people know how to have a real conversation any more?
OK, I'm getting off my soap box now and back to the subject at hand. Your piece is just gorgeous!!!! I love al lthe different components which come together to make one fabulous necklace. Thanks so much for the tutorial!
When I sit down at the beading table I hardly ever have a design in mind. The beads take me where they will.
Lorelei Eurto
September 21, 2011 at 11:34 amVery cute necklace Erin! And perfect for the Fall season. One of my favorite seasons to create in!
Lupe Meter
September 21, 2011 at 1:43 pmLove this creation! I can't believe it was rejected! 8( I really like the branch in the design…will have to make a mental note to try making some out of polymer clay! The owl is adorable! Thank you for sharing!
Shel
September 21, 2011 at 2:44 pmLove the owl necklace – sorry it was rejected – can't believe it wasn't taken in in a heart beat!!
Owls are on of my totem animals and although I have a bunch, I never seem to put them in my jewelry – I want to keep them for myself – I guess it is time to share! 🙂
I usually design jewelry based on seasons, feelings, moods and what I see that catches my eye!
This is a great necklace – thanks for sharing this tutuorial and the cutest owl ever!!
Malin de Koning
September 21, 2011 at 7:01 pmLove that owlet! Super cute! And I am not really as big on owls as everyone else seems to be. Yes please make more of them.
Marie Cramp
September 21, 2011 at 10:00 pmThanks for sharing this with us! It's a lovely piece! I do love your owlets! Can not believe they rejected him!! Shame on them 😉
KayzKreationz
September 22, 2011 at 12:38 amHe's so adorable. When I first read this, I thought you were going to tell us how to make the little owl. I thought "How cool", but it's just as nice learning how to make the necklace.
I'm not really fond of twitter or facebook. Don't really have the time to spend to get very good with either one or feel like I'm using them like I need to for them to benefit me. But I keep logging in every so often and posting.
KTotten
September 22, 2011 at 12:41 amSO adorable! Love it!
Initial Charms
September 22, 2011 at 6:04 amAn owl sitting in the middle of the neck piece is very captivating and interesting…love the amber color theme too.
Off the Beadin' Path
September 24, 2011 at 4:21 pmYou already know I love the owlets and that necklace! Thanks for the tutorial!! I don't think I consciously plan for a season, but in the fall I start thinking about garnets! Those rich reds, browns, and greens are comfort colors!
kimnlewis
August 18, 2012 at 2:25 amThis is a really cute idea! I too, thought the tutorial would show how the owl was made. I prefer a little more detail in a tutorial!