Crafty Challenge: The Lucky Oak

For my friend Iris, I created this claspless necklace.

In Celtic lore, carrying an acorn in your pocket brings good luck and placing an oak leaf on your windowsill protects the entire household.

Sterling silver oak leaf and acorn charms, labradorite rounds, and recycled glass are handwired to the ends of a sterling silver chain that wrap around the neck. Intertwine the ends and you have a unique necklace!

A Crafty Challenge

I rarely succumb to online chain letters, but something about this crafty challenge grabbed me: "I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment. However, to be eligible, you must repost this status, offering the same thing to 5 other people. The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it must be sent to your 5 people sometime in 2011!" So, I got my five and went to work.
Additionally, I wanted to make the piece relevant to the person and I was determined to use beads and findings that I already had on-hand. 

For a newly engaged friend, I created the Lusty Lariat: a sterling silver chili charm, recycled red glass, and red jade all handwired with sterling silver.  Along with the necklace I sent her my advice for a happy marriage - to always keep it spicy!