miniature - Chantel bag charm

Chantel Beaded Miniature Bag Charm with Swarovski

Chantel Bag Charm

Swarovski beaded miniature bag charm

As I mentioned in Miniature - Blue White Bag Charm, I just started playing around with making some miniature items. I showed the Blue White bag at the beading forum and a good pal of mine, Chantel McCabe said she liked it. This was yesterday and I told her I would make her one if I could find the time to spare (as it is almost Christmas 2009, and there is too much to do). I didn't find the time to spare but I had to satisfy my itch today and make it anyway. So this is the resultant Chantel Mini Bag Charm.

I have taken lots of photos from many angles so the 3D shaping of the bag can be better viewed. And this time I also remembered to put some coins next to it for visual sizing.

Hopefully it doesn't show, and more importantly that it will not fall apart - but this little bag gave me a bit more problems than anticipated. After I finished it, I had to do some serious surgery on it because one of the threads came out (I must have cut too close). Then it required some cosmetic repair. I think I saved it and hope Chantel does too!

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Swarovski beaded miniature charm bag

Here is one angle of the Chantel Mini Bag Charm. The main components are Swarovski White Alabaster and White Alabaster crystals (5328) and Swarovski Mystic Black pearls (5810). More details below.

 Swarovski beaded miniature charm bag

Another angle of the bag. I know, I know .. it looks much the same but I kinna like it.
Swarovski beaded miniature charm bag A front shot of the bag. Swarovski beaded miniature charm bag Bag lying down so you can see the base.
Swarovski beaded miniature charm bag Side view of the bag charm. Swarovski beaded miniature charm bag From the top so you can see its opening.
Swarovski beaded miniature charm bag Standing next to some coins - the silvery one is an Aussie 5¢ piece. The other is an Aussie $1 piece. Swarovski beaded miniature charm bag I was wondering what to do with this miniature bags. Believe it or not, I am not a person who is into miniature stuff - not to keep anyway. So anyway, it occurred to me today that (just for a laugh), it could be worn like a ring (the handles will determine the size of the ring) - and what do you know, it doesn't look half bad!!
Swarovski beaded miniature charm bag Worn as a ring. Swarovski beaded miniature charm bag Worn as a ring.

Guarantee

Totally Unique:All my designs are one-offs as often I cannot repeat the process because the ideas and the materials come together much of their own volition than of deliberate planning. So you can always be assured of detailed and unique creations.

Happy Thoughts: All ClearlyChosen Handmades are made with tons of love and happy thoughts with the belief that these will go into the world, secure in the safety and confidence of getting more of the same and being able to share that with its rightful owner.

MATERIALS

* Swarovski 5328 XILION bicone - 4mm - mix of White Alabaster & White Alabaster AB (44 pcs for the base)
* Swarovski 5810 Crystal Pearl - 3mm - Mystic Black (32pcs for the upper part)
* Miyuki seed beads - size 11/0 - crystal AB (about 110 pcs - as body spacing and in the handles)
* Czech seed beads - size 11/0 - black (just a few pieces in the handle)

TOOLS

beading needle
stringing fishing line - 12lb. (or any strong threads)

Method in Brief

variation of RAW

BUYING GUIDE

If still available, most beads and jewelry making supplies used can be purchased from ClearlyChosen's Jewelry Supplies Store or just go directly to our Swarovski section.

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS

Height (base to top of handle): 3.5 cm
Width (widest base): 3.5 cm
Depth (side width): 1.5cm

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