Color Inspiration - Cup o Joe

by Debbie Blair
I have a favorite spot downtown, one that a good friend introduced me to a couple of years ago, called The Little Bird Bakeshop. On sunny days I like to grab a cup of coffee or iced chai and sit out on the plaza, where people-watching is the thing to do. Colder days will find me inside The Little Bird, a hot tea in one hand and a good book in the other.
This photo reminds me of relaxing days spent outside The Little Bird.

From it, I drew a palette of deep, earthy tones that inspired a boho-style necklace featuring feather, tassel, and arrow motifs.

I hand-stamped the words "free spirit" onto a silver blank, added a wire-wrapped bail to a turquoise drop, and attached everything to a ring made of heavy-gauge wire. The ring is strung on a thin strip of leather for a casual, natural look.

The leather can easily be swapped for a chain or ribbon to match different outfits.

I hope this inspires you to create your own jewelry piece using your favorite doodads.

Cheers
Debbie Blair's Color Inspiration - Cup o Joe - , Wire Jewelry Design, Design, color inspiration
Debbie Blair's Color Inspiration - Cup o Joe - , Wire Jewelry Design, Design, color inspiration palette
Debbie Blair's Color Inspiration - Cup o Joe - , Wire Jewelry Design, Design, color inspiration

Materials

18 Gauge Round Half Hard 14/20 Rose Gold Filled Wire
H6-18H
  • Lesson Quantity: 12.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $28.81
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Gold Filled Charm Leaf 13.75mm - Pack of 1
J1-75
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $3.96
  • Gold Club Price: $2.97
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Copper Rectangle with Ring, 24 Gauge, 11/16 by 3/16 Inch, Pack of 6
MET-510.40
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $2.86
  • Gold Club Price: $2.14
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $170.72
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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1/8 Letter and Number Punch Set 36 pc
PUN-105.99
  • PUN-105.99
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $19.97
  • Gold Club Price: $14.98
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Brass Hammer - 1 Pound
HAM-456.10
  • HAM-456.10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $24.97
  • Gold Club Price: $18.73
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  • Category: Design
  • Technique(s): Design