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Art Bead Scene: Ophelia 

A bit about the language of flowers:


What message would you like to receive coded in flowers? 

June 27, 2011 at 7:54 PM 
First of all, it was so nice to see your necklace, "Bittersweet," on Humblebeads blog! Love the Willow challenge! Your Opehlia piece is a true inspiration, a brilliant interpretation! I would say so much more about everything, you have touched many chords with your entire post! I just ordered one of the Bach Flower Essences, White Chestnut. It's not on the list in the link that you provided, but it "encourages a peaceful and calm mind when thoughts and worries go round and round in your head" - that's me right now, trying to get ready for next week, delivery of jewelry to 2 galleries and start up with 2 flea markets. Aaauuugh! I know you understand!

June 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM 
Love that flower it's gorgeous! I love the way they read things into herbs and flowers.

June 27, 2011 at 11:09 PM 
I'm always so amazed at the way you manage to pull everything together for the ABS challenges. Every single challenge piece you do immediately evokes the paintings chosen - what a talent you are, Miss Erin!

P.S. I'm having trouble commenting, Erin, so I apologize for any delays.

June 27, 2011 at 11:43 PM 
You Always bring it..early or late..always! Thats beautiful. Erin you are truly talented!

June 28, 2011 at 12:19 AM 
OH MY GOD! Awesome, awesome, awesome!

June 28, 2011 at 4:38 AM 
The language of flowers is absolutely fascinating. Thank you for that. I think I'll have to look at this a bit more.

Love, love the glass flower in your bracelet and how you added the silver stamen. It's a great focal and the rest of the elements support it so well.

June 28, 2011 at 6:22 AM 
Wow, I had no idea about the meaning of that passage - just like your jewelry, it's filled with many layers and messages. I love this piece and that you are keeping up with the challenges!

June 28, 2011 at 8:35 AM 
My first house was a victorian, and we fixed it up to try and get it back to "period". I loved all the flower interpretations, in fact, I did a cross-stitch of it! Erin, you should seriously write a book! I love this piece. I'd love to know how you made that flower bead a clasp - it's gorgeous!

June 28, 2011 at 8:54 AM 
I learned something new. Thanks for posting that. Erin, your blog delivers on so many levels, just like your jewelry. The bracelet is stunning!

June 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM 
I have also explored this wonderful tradition. I was inspired to create a series of glass floral posies beads from my findings! http://www.patsyevinsstudio.com/blog/archives/160

June 28, 2011 at 10:05 AM 

June 28, 2011 at 7:25 PM 
Erin, I just love how you embellished the middle of the flower with silver curly cues! Your bracelet is beautiful and interprets "Ophelia" perfectly.

I didn't realize that the language of flowers it's so interesting. I'm going to have to read more about them. As for the secret message I would like to receive coded in flowers? I would like some Angelica, with a few sprigs of violets for good measure!

June 28, 2011 at 7:47 PM 
I love what you've done with the centre of the flower!

June 30, 2011 at 2:25 PM 
What a pretty lamp work bead, I love the addition of the silver stamens and also how you made it into a clasp, just great. Thanks for all the info regarding the flower meanings...SO interesting, I have a cottage style garden and just love the history and meaning of flowers.

June 30, 2011 at 6:51 PM 
what a magnificent, insightful and colorful post! i LOVE what you have created and the flower is just divine. lovely work!

July 6, 2011 at 7:02 PM