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Color Inspiration - Sweet Sanibel

by Kristal Wick
This image of Sanibel Island, Florida caught my eye with the sunshine highlighting the pretty blue hues. My family spent a week every winter on Sanibel Island growing up.

We had to thaw out from the frigid Minnesota winters and looked forward to beach time, vibrant fragrant flowers and collecting shells every year!

This color inspiration was used to create the jewelry-making pattern: Sweet Sanibel Wire Earrings

When I saw this color pallete, I knew I had to use my tiny flower beads I'd been saving for a special project!

I also love using tiny pearls every chance I get so this is the perfect project to for the few in your stash you've been saving.

You could also use pretty white pearls for a more elegant look.

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By mixing or matching the pearls with wire colors, you can create very different vibes.

Try a monochromatic look (everything the same color) for something different or a kitchen sink look (everything a different color).

This project uses so few components, it's the perfect pair of earrings to try a few variations on!


Creatively,
Kristal

Click here to get started making your own earrings: Sweet Sanibel Wire Earrings


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Materials

28 Gauge Round Vintage Bronze Enameled Craft Wire - 120 ft
H5-N28-120FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $6.80
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Copper Washer, 24 Gauge, 3/4 Inch, Pack of 6
MET-530.10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $3.98
  • Gold Club Price: $2.98
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5-5.5mm Large Hole (1.2mm) White Rice Fresh Water Pearls - Pack of 20
A8-08
  • Lesson Quantity: 16.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $8.67
  • Gold Club Price: $6.50
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Rose Gold Filled Earwire w/ Coil Only 19mm - Pack of 2
L19-14
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
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  • Price: $3.22
  • Gold Club Price: $2.42
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Gold Filled Jump Ring Open (.035) 19ga. (OD) 8mm (ID) 6.2mm - Pack of 25
J11-180
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  • Price: $33.22
  • Gold Club Price: $24.92
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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
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  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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Wubbers Artisan's Mark 4 Pc Texture Hammer Set
HAM-6100
  • HAM-6100
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $99.95
  • Gold Club Price: $74.96
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Steel Bench Block 4x4 Inch - Pack of 1
G17-10
  • G17-10
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  • Price: $21.95
  • Gold Club Price: $16.46
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WireJewelry Ultra Pro Micro Abrasive Polishing Pads, 20 pack
G9-5-20PK
  • G9-5-20PK
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  • Price: $8.95
  • Gold Club Price: $6.71
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Liver of Sulfur 4 oz
SOL-600.04
  • SOL-600.04
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  • Price: $16.95
  • Gold Club Price: $12.71
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Single 3rd Hand with Tweezer and Base
HOL-165.00
  • HOL-165.00
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Premium Nylon Jaw Pliers
G2-35
  • G2-35
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  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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  • Category: Design
  • Technique(s): Design

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