Well, I continue to enjoy making Diane's Ice Drops. I love matching thread to gems to beads. Sometimes they turn out even better than I expected - sometimes not so much.
I've even had requests for specific colors, and have been able to sell a few to support this hobby!
[It certainly relieves a little of the guilt of having an abundance of gems - ha!]
I also decided to try out the lucky penny stitch count Diane suggested - I love it!
Her ice drop tutorial and update on the stitch count are HERE.
Notice how the year of the penny shows in the ring!
I started thinking about using pennies for significant year's events - specifically for 2017 graduations - and decided to add a little tassel and use school colors. I made this prototype for a 2015 graduate - but I'm having a hard time finding 2017 pennies for current graduates. DARN IT!
I'm also pondering different ideas for the penny for bridal and/or baby showers. I could add a "veil", use wedding colors, add pink or blue ribbons for babies, etc.
My brain can be an overactive designer occasionally :)
The possibilities are endless! I love the way the date shows through the ring. I haven't found any 2017 pennies yet, either. If I do, I'll bring some along in July. I love your variety!
ReplyDeleteIt just works out that the year of the penny shows through the ring - funny. I'll bring pennies in July too if I find any.
DeleteTheresa and I love making the ice drops too but neither of us can figure out what to do with them. What are you doing? I'm intrigued by the pennies, I see another obsession on the horizon....
ReplyDeleteI have one hanging from my purse; mom hangs them on her curtains so the sun shines through! I have one friend who hangs it from her rear-view mirror. How about wine glass markers?
DeleteSadly we don't have pennies anymore but our $1 coin and $2 coin might work. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteI think any coins would be fun! Maybe mementos of trips taken :)
DeleteEnticing assortment !
ReplyDeleteThanks - they are so fun!
DeleteThese are lovely, I especially like the penny. Keep the ideas flowing, the more ideas the better, I should think!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I usually have more ideas than time, ha!
DeleteHave you tried going to the bank and asking for 2017 pennies? They might be able to accommodate that.
ReplyDeleteI did ask at my credit union - they get them in regular circulation like everyone else, but they can order them. I was hoping to not have to order them, but I just might!
DeleteAwesome Ice Drops!!! :)
ReplyDeleteNeat Lucky Pennies!! :)