As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am involved in two charm swaps. The group I belong to is called the Charmsters group and these first set of charms are for the swap theme, “words, words words.” I decided to use my Chinese Symbol Stamps to express my words. I used a variety of Chinese symbols; love, friendship, family, peace and happiness. I stamped the symbol on the outer copper disc and added some texture. And to make these charms really pop and sparkle, I added a layer of textured brass behind the copper. I like my jewelry to have movement and I also enjoy the sound of metal when they are clanking against eachother. (Is clanking a word)?
The packaging of the charms is also a big part of the exchange. Everyone comes up with such creative packaging ideas. This will be a huge challenge for me because when it comes to packaging I usually just buy a gift bag, add some tissue and put the present inside. Quick and easy. This will require more thought..and for me to be more thoughtful! Have a wonderful weekend…
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Lovely charms! I’m glad to hear you enjoy the sound of jewelry!
Yikes! I am so excited to see this. I have been working on mine but keep getting sidetracked…like the 4 hours I have spent (literally)trying to get my new Napster account working for the hunting trip my son is off on tomorrow. I so wanted to have that ready for him, but it has failed miserably. And I lost an entire night cursing my computer and Napster in equal parts. I am a bit daunted by the packaging too, but it will have to be the last thing I think of! Thanks for sharing, Jeanette! I can’t wait! Enjoy the day! Erin
Erin, I hope Santa gives you a new computer for the holidays….nothing is more frustrating than a computer that is on it’s last legs!
Oh, maybe I shouldn’t have read this post. I will be a recipient of one of those cool charms. Love the Asian symbol on each. Do you know what each symbol means? That might be a neat thing to add to each package. I’m excited to get this little beauty in the mail.
Hi Leslie,
Yes, I am going to include a note that gives the translation of the symbol. I have no idea who will get which, but I think we can all relate to all of them.
They are really beautiful and original Jeanette. Lucky girl the one who will receive one of them.
xox
I love the Chinese word charms! In my book, clanking IS a word:-) I love movement in my jewelry too. Wish I were in on the swap – I’d love some of these!
Thanks for sharing
Cindy
Ooooo! I’ll be getting one of these! Yea! Just finished my word charms today. This is my first swap with Charmsters, I feel like a child on Christmas Eve! Crazy!
Oh these turned out wonderful !! I knew I should’ve gotten in on this one….Just so busy with other projects haha. Looks like you guys are going to have some really cool charms, don’t forget to show us your goodies when you get ‘em
~smiles~
Hey Shelby, this is my first swap too! And I am also doing the 12 days of xmas, but I have not started on those yet!! And they are due the same time these are. I hope to get these in the mail tomorrow.
Sharon, this was so much fun. I enjoy focusing on creating small components. Though, I understand if you are busy with other projects, it’s best to wait until you feel you have some extra time to devote to this:)
Beautiful charms!