Filigree...

The theme for the Etsy Embroidery Guild's Bead Fest challenge was Filigree, a theme I was keen to create for as it naturally "spoke" to me.
When a theme easily "speaks" to me, I don't usually want to overanalyse it. So for the Filigree challenge, I simply wanted to capture the feminine curves of filigree design that I love, the delicate lace-like graphics...

Here is a graphic of Filigree (http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s102/meluvpirates/Tattoo%20Ideas/ist2_5729096-fine-filigree-1.jpg) I came across this picture.

To emphasize the feminine, romantic evocation of filigree, I was naturally inspired to pick soft pink colored seed beads. However, I added few lime green beads to add a touch of spring freshness to the design.

And here is the result...

Hope you like it and enjoyed my little account of this journey of inspiration and creation...
Other pictures of this cuff can be seen in my Etsy shop.