Autumn Inspired Handmade Beauties

 

 

 

The cooler temperatures of autumn have arrived here in our area of the Desert Southwest.  It still gets into the high 80’s or low 90’s during the day but drops down into the high 60’s at night.  The monsoon season has pretty much ended, the horrid humidity mostly gone, and our drier air has been welcomed back by everyone.  It is so nice to turn off the air conditioner (at least until early afternoon) and open windows and doors to allow fresh desert air to blow through.  While I don’t see any trees changing colors yet, the desert is extremely green after the above average rainfall we received the last two months.  Maximillian sunflowers can be found all over, as well as masses of small yellow, purple and terracotta colored wildflowers that I don't know the name of but enjoy immensely nonetheless. My favorite time of the year!

 

Even though we don’t get a hugely colorful fall (I still have fond memories of the blazing forests of Canada and Virginia where we once lived!), the colors here are much more subtle.  To indulge in more intense autumn colors, I asked the talented artists of the Cross Partners in Promotion group to provide two links to handmade creations that feature fall colors.  What glorious beauties in shades of oranges, golden yellows, mellow greens, rusts, browns and many other colors!  I want to share those with you now.  If something catches your eye, please either click on the photo or the live link below the photo to be taken to the item for more information.

 

 

 

Memory Wire Leaf Wrap Bracelet Handmade by Sharon of BlondePeachJewelry

 

 

Etched Pistachio Green Lampwork Glass Beads with Fine Silver Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

Verdigris Bronze Woodsy Leaf and Topaz Crystal Dangle Brass Earrings Handmade by Kathy of KatsAllThat

 

 

Brown and Green Peacock Jasper and Red Coral Pearls Bohemian Necklace Handmade by Mary of PrettyGonzo

 

 

Painted Desert and Navy Hand Knit Autumn Scarf Handmade by Cathy of CraftingMemories

 

 

Polymer Clay Long Dangle Boho Earrings Handmade by Julie and Blu of Polymer Clay Beads by Blue Morning Expressions 

 

 

Orange, Tan, Green and Cream Crochet Fall Color Basket Handmade by Ruth of RSSDesignsInFiber

 

 

Long Wood Print Bead Necklace, No Clasp, Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

Autumn Splendor Hand Knit Wool and Silk Polyamide Blend Shawl Wrap Handmade by Nancy of Nancy's Knots, Lace and More

 

 

Dream – Brown Jasper Bracelet Set Handmade by Linda of Linor Store Jewelry

 

 

Red Orange and Golden Yellow Autumn Earrings with Apple Coral and Czech Glass Handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs

 

 

Multi Strand Orange Copper Leaf Pendant Necklace Handmade by Sharon of BlondePeachJewelry

 

 

Orange Brown Terracotta Hawaiian Clay Lampwork Glass Beads Handmade by Charlotte of Covergirlbeads

 

 

Autumn Gold, Orange, Yellow and Brown Multi-Wrap Bracelet Handmade by Kathy of KatsAllThat

 

 

Brown Resin Cinnabar Earrings with Jasper and Carnelian Handmade by Mary of PrettyGonzo 

 

 

Wire Weave Cuff Bracelet with Honey and Purple Beads Handmade by Cathy of CraftingMemories

 

 

Polymer Clay Boho Dangle Earrings Handmade by Julie and Blu of Polymer Clay Beads by Blue Morning Expressions 

 

 

Yellow and Orange Crochet Oval Flower Doily Handmade by Ruth of RSSDesignsInFiber

 

 

 

Brecciated Jasper Double Strand Gemstone Necklace Handmade by Connie of Thesingingbeader

 

 

Rust Brown Hand Knit Merino Wool Crescent Shawl with Lace Border Handmade by Nancy of Nancy's Knots, Lace and More

 

 

Jewish Earrings Sukkot - Lulav and Etrog - Handmade by Linda of Linor Store Jewelry

 

 

Copper Tree of Life / Yggdrasil Earrings with Rustic Czech Glass Handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs 

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed each and every one of these unique handmade creations in all their various autumn colors!  If you would like to make my day and the day of the talented artists featured, please leave a comment.  And any promotion you can do will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

 

 

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