Back in April, Amy Freeland had a refreshing idea for a blog hop. The rules were simple:
Google the cocktail, and use the ingredients, image, color, season it's usually enjoyed, era it became famous (I'm looking at your absinthe), or whatever else to inspire any piece of jewelry.
The cocktail assigned to me was "Captain & Coke." For those of you who aren't familiar with that particular beverage, Captain Morgan is a darker rum with the addition of spices and we all know what Coke is. Here's what it usually looks like:
My inspiration was the photo above and the pirate theme labels on Captain Morgan products. I used quartz with brownish streaks (ice cubes), crackled quartz in shades of brown (Captain and Coke), and Swarovski crystal bicones in Lime. The anchor and ship's wheel charms complete the theme. I actually like this necklace better than I expected. I apologize if the photos aren't great but it is almost midnite and I'm too tired to find better light!
Thanks to Amy for putting this blog hop together; can't wait for your next idea!
24 comments:
That is fantastic! I love the Captain elements! Super clever!
I think your bead selection and perfect and I love the anchor! Great use of the charms!
Very cool interpretation. I love the nautical charms. You did a great job with your inspiration cocktail.
Rum and coke was my favortite in my younger days. I absolutely love that you went the pirate route with this challenge! What a fun piece!
Very cool interpretation of the drink, I definitely see coke and pirates!
I would say you nailed it. Perfect job. I didn't know about that cocktail either. I think they just call it "Rum and Coke" in this neck of the world.
love the stone you used for your ice cubes!
Love your necklace, great interpretation!
Oh that is great! Never heard of the drink, but the bead colors are perfect and so rich. Particularly love the anchor and wheel - great touch!
Lovely!
You captured the "Captain & Coke" perfectly, it turned out very well, I love it!!
I love the way you interpreted your drink. It looks really good.
You got the perfect colors! And am loving the charms!
VERY cool. :) I'm stealin' it.
This is lovely - the shades are gorgeous, and those 'pirate' charms are perfect!
Very clever necklace and I can relate to the problem of trying to make jewelry and photograph them at a decent hour.
Nice job...you captured it all and it so fits the cocktail name.
very pretty necklace and perfect nautical interpretation of the cocktail!
Love the colours and the charms you used.
Deb x
Great necklace - what fun to wear out on the water somewhere fun this summer!
What a fun idea to use as inspiration. Does it help to drink your assigned beverage while designing? Those quarts beads are beautiful.
Your necklace fits the drink perfectly! I love it!
Sonya
Your interpretation of this drink is DEAD ON! Well done.
OHHHH can I haz!!! I love this!
I like the finished product. It must have been a delightful day that you've spend to create something as fab as this one. Brian of platinum jewelry buyer.
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