Well, I joined Michelle's challenge again. Maybe it's because I suddenly like blue. Or maybe I just can't resist the shiny (I've mentioned my ADOS before). Whatever the reason, I bought the bracelet she dared us to remake. As always, I forgot to take the before picture, so I went back to her site and stole the original pic from her:
I had no real trouble using the crystals but, for some reason, couldn't come up with a way to use the silver spacers so they're tucked into my stash to await the perfect reworked job. Until then, here are my two contributions to the challenge:
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| I started with a lanyard (instead of a regular necklace) It's titled "Hot Spring" and is for sale in my Etsy store |
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| I used the yellow dyed agate for Spina Bifida Awareness and the cross to remind us to have faith in God's plans for our lives |
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| Red glass beads, red & yellow millifiore glass rectangles and black lampwork with white and purple dots accent the blue crystal rondelles from Michelle's challenge. |
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| This one I used gunmetal links and wire as well as yellow fritted lampwork beads and green dyed agate that reminded me of a Japanese painting whose colors ran together. |
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| Yellow dyed agate finishes the bracelet at either end. This piece isn't titled, yet, but will be in my shop soon also under the Spina Bifida line. |
And here are the others participating in the hop. Don't forget to check out what they've done, too!
Michelle - Beads & Books [Hostess]
Andrew - The Writing & Art of Andrew Thornton
Christa - Adventures of One Beady Woman
Dita - Alankarshilpa
Donetta - Simply Gorgeous
Erin - Erin Siegel Jewelry
Heather - As I Bead It
Jean - Snap Out of It Jean - There's Beading to Be Done!
Karen - Over the Moon Design
Kate - We Can Make That At Home
Kay - Palm Coast Art
Kim - CianciBlue
Kristina - Wild Roses and Blackberries
Linda - Lindy's Designs
Lisa - Pine Ridge Treasures
Marlene - Amazing Designs by Marlene
Michelle - Reverie & Revival
Pam - The Crazy Creative Corner ~ you are here
Pamela - Someday Beads
Renetha - Lamplight Crafts
Sharyl - Catchenthesun
Terry - Pink Chapeau Vintage Jewelry
Therese - Therese's Treasures
Wow, I really like that bracelet - you have put those bright colours together so well and the contrast of the blue crystal vs beads/stones "works" very nicely. Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteI love the earthy feel of these beautiful pieces. And it's wonderful that they serve as a reminder for a worthy cause.
ReplyDeletePam, Those are beautiful pieces I really like them both all the colors compliment each other well. I love the design of the bracelet.
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So delicate and whimsical at the same time. Nice!
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone in holding off on the use of the spacers (me too!). Your two creations are wonderful, but am drawn to the gunmetal one.
ReplyDeleteA lovely mix of beads! I like how you added so much color to your necklaces. I especially like the one with the gunmetal--that's not a color you usually think about for spring, but it totally works. Thanks for joining the challenge!
ReplyDeleteI am enamored with your pieces. The colors are fantastic! On a side note I am loving that sundial!
ReplyDeleteAnother source of inspiration...I love your use of color!
ReplyDeleteI love the earthy feel of your designs. Esp. like the gunmetal links. I lost a brother to Spina Bifida, so this cause is close to my heart. Thanks for raising awareness!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and meaningful--You are so talented! have you ever seen the book Beading for the Soul?
ReplyDeletetake care xox jean
Love these pieces. The bracelet is awesome. Love your mix of colors and the way you wired the beads inside the links.
ReplyDeleteI love the bracelet, gun metal is one of my fav's to work with. A lanyard is a great way to use eclectic lampwork beads. Love the use of colour in all your pieces.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I love you mixture of elements and colors that create such interest and beauty.
ReplyDeleteThis is really tasty. Great design. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of blue and shiny as well! Pam, what a great idea - making a lanyard. Now that is functional AND so pretty. Both pieces are beautiful, and the colors you chose are really striking - right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - the colors are perfect for spring.
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