moby-dick

beautiful illustration by Matt Verges
©2008-2009 ~scumbugg

Moby Dick

One of my bestest guy friends ever, Matt, gave me this book as a present a few years ago. Moby-Dick, his all-time favorite book. I'm ashamed to say, I never actually finished reading it. It has been sitting on that ever-growing, "must do someday" list.
But when ever I see or hear anything about Moby-Dick, I think of him.

Leviticus Jewelry

is full of beautiful pieces such as pictured above. But my excitement level jumped when I saw this moby dick necklace and bracelet. Simply perfect.

moby dick

Raw brass whale and nautical wheel hanging from a 24" raw brass chain.
(there is also a lovely matching bracelet in raw brass)

moby dick (silver)
Antique silver plated whale and nautical wheel hanging from a 24" silver cable chain.

lost and found

In the same vein as the last post, this vintage-esque necklace was created. Using vintage beads and a handsewn yo-yo (traditional quilt pattern) made from vintage fabrics. 

More on the yo-yo here.

collage styling

Sometimes you just need something new for an outfit. Or sometimes you just need to practice that creativity. But going through things you already own can product some of the most spectacular results.

The necklace pictured is made with a vintage strand of pink plastic beads, vintage buttons, vintage broach and a satin ribbon.

I first put the plastic beads around my neck and then put the ribbon around as well, but gathered it to one side of the strand and then tied it in a bow. From then, all that was needed was a few interesting items. The vintage buttons were safety pinned on, and the broach pinned to the fabric and the beads. Lastly, the little cream hair clip for a pop of interest.

Quick, easy and interesting....This method can be remade for an endless amount of looks.

Happy Square Root Day.

(no, i didn't know this off-hand. thank you to multiple facebook status updates from friends)