[MakinTheBestOfIt]

Andrew and I go to a dinner ball in September along with his boss at a convention in Atlantic City and the dress code is "To the 9's!"  So, I thought I would make myself a wow necklace to go with my dress...not ever again!  It is beaded with 20 individual seed bead Edelweiss flowers surrounding 3 colors of Swarovski pearls.  The back is a herringbone tube and the entire thing is connected with more pearls.  Now I love the finished product...even if I've had to take it apart and redo it multiple times!  I am going to put it away right now because I am so tired of looking at it and hopefully be more excited to wear it next month.

[girliesbling]

Ohhhhhhhhh wow!  If you're not the talk of the ball I will be very surprised.  Absolutely exquisite!!  Now that's true eye candy!

[jewelrybyjanelle50]

Oh Wow! That is beautiful just as it is! Is that the necklace that my hairstick are to match? I can tell you, you are going to be the most beautiful woman at that event! Period!

[CraftedRoots]

LOL When I saw the title I expected some strange atrocity of a necklace that should be banished from the earth's existence. But wow! That's awesome!! How long did it take you??

Talk about a seedy necklace! ()

[MakinTheBestOfIt]

Thanks everyone.  It really did come out beautiful, it was just so difficult for me to get together right.  The clasp is hidden under all the flowers, and I just couldn't get it to cover they way I wanted to!

LOL When I saw the title I expected some strange atrocity of a necklace that should be banished from the earth's existence. But wow! That's awesome!! How long did it take you??

Talk about a seedy necklace! ()

I have NO idea how many hours are in it as I had to keep picking it up and putting it down as I got frustrated...a bead weaver I am NOT 

[Larissa]

Freakin' gorgeous!

[jewelrybyjanelle50]

I have NO idea how many hours are in it as I had to keep picking it up and putting it down as I got frustrated...a bead weaver I am NOT 

Beadweaver I'd say you ARE! It's fabulous, and worth every bit of headache you went through to make it.

[JewelrybyNaLa]

Clasp? What freakin' clasp? It looks pretty hidden to me ...

Awe inspiring, Kim, and I do mean the necklace AND you!

... I certainly hope you have drop dead gorgeous dress with a sinfully plunging neckline to show this off!

[Haffina]

Holly Wow!! That is fantastic! You have done an absolutely brilliant job!

[raedawn]

I think from the title, I was expecting a necklace in reds and oranges. LOL This is stunning. I know you will look beautiful wearing it with your dress. Maybe you can take a pic to share when the time comes. It'd be really nice to see the finished product in its intended environment.

[MakinTheBestOfIt]

Thanks everyone.  The dress is all black with a plunge front and back...so I needed something!  I'll post pictures after the event.

[aimeesrockworks]

*SIZZLE* 

That's the sound you'll make walking through the event... (be on your toes Andrew, Kim is gonna be extra-popular that night)!

[Chainmaille By MBOI]

Thanks everyone.  The dress is all black with a plunge front and back...so I needed something!  I'll post pictures after the event.

Yes she does and I bought it for her as a surprise so beat that

[LTDBeads]

Wow, Kim, really, really beautiful. You certainly are a bead weaver now. I fear to ask (cause I'll probably be jealous) but was that your first foray into bead weaving?

[MakinTheBestOfIt]

Wow, Kim, really, really beautiful. You certainly are a bead weaver now. I fear to ask (cause I'll probably be jealous) but was that your first foray into bead weaving?

I've done basic weaving (Peote stitch and a few small projects) but nothing like this one.  I think I will stick to smaller projects and leave big ones to the experts.