Anklet Blog Hop {June 1st, 2013}

I met Kashmira randomly through blog land recently! She needed some help with her blog hop button and I had some free time. She is also a Cali girl so I had to help!

Needless to say I knew nothing about creating anklets! This is definitely a challenge for me. Since I know nothing about making anklets I did a little research first. I checked out etsy and pinterest to see if anything sparked inspiration. But, I was still procrastinating!

I pulled out some vintage copper chain with tiny little bubblegum colored beads. I took Kashmira's advise and used delicate chain. I think that advise is key! Delicate chain drapes the ankle perfectly.

I had this vintage copper chain that is very delicate and thought it would be perfect. First measure your chain around your ankle. Since there was about an inch gap I started looking for the perfect focal...

I pulled out the largest bead cap I had and flattened it out a bit. It's a 19mm antiqued copper bead cap with a pretty design. Since it's lightweight it was perfect for me. (I couldn't even feel this piece on my ankle...I'm sure I will be wearing it all summer long!)

Then I picked an opaque white 4mm Swarovski crystal. And using a brass ball end headpin created a messy wire wrapped loop.

 I attached the messy wire wrapped drop to one end of the vintage chain (gently opening the loop). This dangle part happened because I needed to make the chain a bit smaller to fit my ankle. And I didn't want to cut the vintage chain!

Using a small oval jump ring I attached the chain (the dangle side) to one of the holes in the bead cap. Then I attached a small clasp to the other side of the bead cap using another oval jump ring. That's it! It was so much fun to make I think I will have to make more! Now, I'm off to see what the other participants created.

Thank you Kashmira for hosting the hop! I can't wait for the next anklet hop you host! 

Materials used:

Antiqued copper bead cap focal & brass headpin {yadanabeads.etsy.com}

Vintage copper chain w/ pastel beads {yummytreasures.etsy.com}

Swarovski crystal bead {firemountaingems.com} 

Jump rings and clasp {joann.com}

 

Name	Blog
Kashmira Patel	http://sadafulee.blogspot.com
Kaushambi Shah	Will post on Kashmira's blog
Jean Wells	http://jeanawells.blogspot.com/
Mischelle Fanucchi	http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/
Shellie Grindie	http://www.creativeeclectica.com/
Ginger Bishop	http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com/
Monique U	http://ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.com
Cynthia Machata	http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com
Libellula	http://libellulajewelry.blogspot.com/
Kay Thomerson	http://www.kayzkreationz.blogspot.com/
Mimi Gardner	http://othercuriosities.blogspot.com/
Anindita Basu	http://alankarshilpa.blogspot.com/
Rita (Toltec Jewels)	http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/
Gina Hockett	http://freestyleelements.blogspot.com/
Tammie Everly	http://ttedesigns.blogspot.com
Jessica Murray	http://whimsicalweavings.blogspot.com/
Dyanne Cantrell	http://deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com/
Ema Kilroy	http://www.emakdesigns.com/blog
Emma Todd	http://www.apolymerpenchant.blogspot.com/
K Morgan	www.TexasPepperJams.blogspot.com
Sharyl McMillian-Nelson	http://sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com/
Cheri Reed	http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com/
Rochelle Brisson	http://acreativechelle.blogspot.com/
Michelle Buettner	http://www.misheldesigns.blogspot.com/
Sandra McGriff	http://www.skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Weiss	http://uniquelymebwd.blogspot.com/
Shelley Graham Turner	http://shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com/
Vickie Foley	http://ohabbyday.blogspot.com/
Lynda Carson Roxanne Mendoza Dagi	http://freshbakeddesigns.wordpress.com/ http://roxidesigns.blogspot.com/ {me} http://kokopellidesign.blogspot.com/

 

Roxanne is a published jewelry designer living in California. She creates in her studio surrounded by the people and things she loves. You can find her designs at http://www.roxidesigns.com

handmade...jewelry...vintage elements...mixed media...
"roxi designs to bring a little sunshine to your day"