tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68802777335649299102024-02-06T20:29:23.678-06:00From the Bead Board By Cherry On Top Design.CoLinda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-85794916355591508982020-04-18T13:30:00.000-05:002020-04-18T13:30:01.993-05:002020 Bead Peeps Swap N Hop REVEALS! YAYAYAYYAYAYAY!Hello hello! Welcome to the 6th Annual Bead Peeps Swap N Hop! I'm Linda - I'm your hostess - so great to have you here! <br />
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This year, my partner was the amazing Nadine Edris. We had such a fun time getting to know each other a bit. She loves earthy tones in her jewelry. I love her sense of style and balance in her pieces. Her page is here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/moondancejewelrymaine">https://www.facebook.com/moondancejewelrymaine</a> (You can see what she made on this page - with what I sent her) I REALLY wanted to challenge her to step outta her earthy box....and boy did I ever send her something she'd NEVER used before...icy blues and whites. Can't WAIT to see her pieces! =) <br />
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On to my goodies! I received a load of GORGEOUS pieces - all with a beach theme. Now, if you know me - you know my OBSESSION with the beach. I just LOVE it! I've been to both oceans, the Gulf, and beaches in Jamaica and Puerto Rico. I LOVE the beach! So, this was a fuuuun project to work on. Nadine included a sweet little bronze charm that she made and it was kinda the jumping off point for me.<br />
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If you follow my work, you know that I tend to work in coppers and silvers - but this year for some crazy reason I'm ALL about GOLD! Yellow gold - white gold - rose gold - all of it! So, these pieces are my first ever - GOLD pieces. Crazy, right? So, I wanted to make the charm a focal, so put it on some GERJUS new paperclip chain but it wasn't quite enough...so I pulled out the Mother of Pearl (MOP) pieces she'd sent and found some of the same colored chips in my stash. I REALLY wanted to pull in some pink to the piece...because of the next piece - you'll see why. SO, instead of using a traditional spacer (gold) I used hot pink seed beads. I love that they pull out the pink in the MOP beads, add some pop of color in an otherwise neutral palette, and they won't tarnish. 😇😇 I love how this one turned out. It's so cute and I loooove the gold chain bc it reflects light, almost making it sparkle. It's finished with a 2 strand toggle clasp.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfGV8AJgeBHeg692vQgcm6kdvj-bowzlb0w8iogbdoax4ZE9n3WxT8qWw7lgOZXWg2caQUmkbSPgiq-80o7NdLH4HNKkvmucsyq0Sezsn9vFcdgHJni_6AfZl1o4Z_itoN50JjVf8Tqw/s1600/20200418_114127-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfGV8AJgeBHeg692vQgcm6kdvj-bowzlb0w8iogbdoax4ZE9n3WxT8qWw7lgOZXWg2caQUmkbSPgiq-80o7NdLH4HNKkvmucsyq0Sezsn9vFcdgHJni_6AfZl1o4Z_itoN50JjVf8Tqw/s320/20200418_114127-01.jpeg" width="180" /></a>One to my "mack- daddy" piece. This one... this took some planning and strategy. I found this INCREDIBLE focal by Molly Cooley. I mean - LOOK AT THIS THING!! It's 2 sided and has a small ray of rasperberry dichro adding that simmer that the sun and clouds will produce. I just KNEW this was my focal! Thankfully, no one outbid me. ;) So, I got to thinking that this piece would be an AWESOME color block piece. I again when with the gold accents, so it would coordinate with the other piece. I, also, found in my stash these AHMAZING gold daisy spacers. I didn't want the whole thing in those spacers - I wanted to use those as a <i>feature</i>, if you will.<br />
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I started with pink and gold fumed Czech glass, moved up to a lighter 1/2 pink and 1/2 crystal bead (to reflect the changing of the colors in the bead) and moved to white sea glass to represent the change of colors. Then I brought out the teals. OH MY GOSH the TEAL! I used some of the teal beads Nadine sent, which I LOOOVE (I need some more of those!), and found some INCREDIBLE *matching* Amazonite in my stash (notice the daisies?)! They are Dakota Stones star cuts - aren't they just *luscious*!?! Finally, another white and I added the topaz and brown Czech beads Nadine sent, to finish it off, just like the pendant. So...now I had a dilemma - if I make it short... you won't see the teal. If I make it long...what if I want it shorter? Solution: A nearly 1 foot long of more paperclip chain with a heart lobster clasp. I also added dangles of turquoise magnesite starfish, my <b>CLASSIC BLUE</b> 8mm bicone and another pink gold fumed Czech bead. Y'all - I'm in LOVE with this set. As you can see below - I can wear the mack-daddy WITH the other necklace or without...and I'm perfectly content with that.<br />
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Another year, another Swap. I canNOT believe it's been *5* years! I need to thank each and every person who is READING and who has participated over the years. It's been SUCH an incredible opportunity to get to know new people, learn about jewelry, learn about another person, learn about myself and more than ANYTHING - growing my skillz. What an adventure!<br />
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Now, to my partner! I had the wild and fabulous Jeanne Parker! She's from PA and in her past life, she had a family farm. Since they sold the farm, she takes care of a fellow who is blind and autistic. She also looooves spending time with her granddaughter. She has an INCREDIBLE artistic eye! She has painted, illustrated, done some advertising and now even etches her own components. (holy jealous, batman!)<br />
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For her goodies, I was putting some things away and I found the PERFECT focal! It was from Grubbi Ceramics and featured a painting of rolling hills, and a farm. =) I thought it'd be a great fit!<br />
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Now....what I received?! Holy MOSES! I was SOOOOOO spoiled! Jeanne sent me all KINDS of things! I will say that I had a hard time finding a theme.... so I pulled a few pieces out and made them work. =)<br />
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My first project was a bracelet. Again, I'd found the focal while putting some things away. (LOL! I put stuff away alot, I guess?!) But I just LOVE this focal and a few of the pieces Jeanne sent, seemed to match the colors. The accent beads on the focal were from Jeanne, as well as the clasp. I had some of the Beadalon artsy wire (I found it chips somewhat easily... so some of the copper shows through) and ended up making the chain. It seemed to be a perfect match! So, this was a real stretch for me. I've made chain with beads before...but never from just wire. I like it, alot! So, I may end up doing that more often.<br />
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My second project is my <i>piece de resistance</i>. I fell in LOVE with the flower bead that Jeanne sent. My problem was that it wasn't really big enough to be a focal, by itself. SO, I started with the focal and tried to build it up a bit by making the headpin with the big loop, adding a dragonfly from Jeanne and some crystals. Then it was a challenge to figure out what to do with the focal to really make it shine. After going through this and that... I found a bag of lucite flowers I'd bought a few months ago...and that's when the project really took off. From there, I pulled out a Vintaj connector and since it was the wrong color - I painted it. In addition, I wanted the piece to be a little.... whimsical? What's more whimsical than white pearl leather, with pastel paints hand applied? =)<br />
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I LOVE it! I really, REALLY do! I love the colors, I love how the paint brought everything together AND that I won't be allergic to this piece! ;)<br />
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But really - this piece reminds me of my Grandmother and my Dad. My Grandma always had a big, beautiful garden. I remember going out and picking fruits and veggies from there and sneaking cherry tomatoes (because No Grandma..there weren't any out there!). She grew state fair winning flowers! My Dad also has an INCREDIBLY green thumb. He grows gladiolas - usually around 700 bulbs. He's sold them locally and does it because he loves them.<br />
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So, this piece is going to be called "Andy's Garden".</div>
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Here you can see the details of the filigree I painted. I, also, added some light paints to the metallic pearl leather. The paint ties everyone together, so nicely....AND it's a personal one-of-a-kind finish. (and SUPER easy to do!) The little rhinestoney part is actually a pearl enhancer... I'm using it as a clasp, here. (Thanks, Diane Whiting!)<br />
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I decided at the last minute to make a pair of earrings, as well. This is what I came up with....<br />
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Yep - just 1. The other is currently on the other side of the bead room. ROTFL (No really... ) I'll finish it tomorrow. The ear wire and bead came from Jeanne, too. Once I finish the other, they'll go delightfully with both the bracelet AND Andy's Garden! Hooray!<br />
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THANK YOU, Jeanne! I had SUCH a great time and I'm thankful to have had YOU for my partner!<br />
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AND THANK YOU to everyone who played along this year! I can't WAIT to see what y'all made! Here's a list of all the friends who played along!<br />
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Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-7827444069194370832019-01-22T14:09:00.002-06:002019-01-22T14:09:18.183-06:002019 Swap N Hop Intro post - #5!!!!!<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Well friends - here we are again - time for another intro for another partner for the Swap N Hop. It's like the 1st day of school for me - filled with so much excitement, wonder as to what I'll send and receive, what we'll end up making....just an EXCITING time of the year for me. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">I got into jewelry by way of a craft show. I purchased a beautiful necklace for a family member for $38. The next week, I saw the same vendor at another show and mentioned that I had purchased a similar piece the week before. Her response was that they "got some more in". I thought "I thought you made it"? A few days later, while at a big box store, I see the same pendant for $4.99.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">I </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;"> love working with color. When making a piece versatile, having more colors involved tends to make something easier to wear with many things. I typically lean to silvers and coppers for metals. I'd also say that anything with rainbow colors is VERY difficult for me to pass up. ;) </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">I've realized that making pieces with 1 color are REALLY tough for me. Someone suggested I make a black necklace. I didn't (and still don't know) where to start. I want to add color! Can't win 'em, all right?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I'm a Christian and hope that my light shines bright each day</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I'm a night owl - that's when I feel the most creative</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I've been in 3 different magazines with 4 published pieces</span><br />
<span style="color: #717171; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px;">- I get to babysit 2 of my favorite little people from time to time - they're the BEST!</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I love cherries - not the flavor - but the shape. (my biz name is cherryontopdesign) =)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- My favorite shirts are either a deep royal blue or a teal green</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I prefer white chocolate over milk and DEF over dark</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I love to cook and bake - I don't like to clean up the mess ;)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I'm a pretty decent photographer</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I love PJs and fun socks - I wear them most of the day....every day.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I've had major health issues for over 15 years</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I'm often the 1%...99% of people have no issues.... I'm the 1% who does =) </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I love to laugh.....alot.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I LOVE board games</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #717171; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px;">- I love to plan an awesome party!</span><br />
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-36831733358763922912018-04-05T23:55:00.000-05:002018-04-06T00:59:19.189-05:002018 Swap N Hop!Well, another April - and another Swap N Hop!<br />
First - a HUGE shoutout to my girl, Kari Asbury for her help, this year. Y'all should really be sure to thank her, as well. =)<br />
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Now....for my partner!<br />
This year, I had Inge Van Roos and I was one SPOILED girl! Holy CANOLI! Inge makes her own lampwork beads and absolutely OVERWHELMED me with not 1....not 2...but 3! different color schemes. Blue/greens (YES! She made that bead with the goldfish!!!), rainbow beads and my FAVORITE the pink/purple family. Y'all - I could HARDLY choose which palate to go with! I've got some big plans for the rainbows.... but for Hop purposes - I wanted to go with pinks/purples.<br />
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If you've followed my challenge adventures, you know that I LOVE to give myself an extra challenge within a challenge. This year, I decided that I wanted to make a piece that could be worn at least 2 different ways.<br />
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In addition, I've noticed a real trend in jewelry with using curves.... be it a false collar with chain or using seed beads to create swags... I REALLY wanted to incorporate this somehow into my own piece. So...here we are!<br />
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Y'all - I picked through all the beads that she sent and pulled all the ones that I <i>LOVED </i>out *y'all LOOK at the details on these beads!* and put them on the strand with the wavy tubes. It was tres-importante to keep the lampwork beads the focus. The chain was there to enhance the lampworks.<br />
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As for the challenge within a challenge - I made this piece such that I can wear it short OR I can wear it long. By using the round links, as connectors, it makes sense to see them in the long version. I can wear whichever strand I'd like in the front. I kinda love it! Ok - I REALLY love it!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click to enlarge and see these CRAZY COOL beads!</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: start;">AND.... I also put together another set with her pinks and purples. This one is pretty and classic. I used Swarovski pearls and added in a GORG pendant. *** The story of the pendant is that I created it at the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar, during "Coffee with Candie". We had the chance to play with the new pearl Vintaj patina paints. EEK! I REALLY loved how this pendant came out. A few weeks later, I ordered the paints for myself and used them to paint the dangles on the earrings that you see, as well. </span></div>
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Nicole<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Rennell<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolerennelldesigns">https://www.instagram.com/nicolerennelldesigns</a>/<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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Fay <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Wolfenden<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="http://torchfairy.blogspot.com/">http://torchfairy.blogspot.com</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Shai<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Williams<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <a href="http://www.shaihasramblings.com/" target="_blank"> http://www.shaihasramblings.com/<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></a><br />
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Cheri<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Reed <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="http://creativedesignsbycheri.wordpress.com/">http://creativedesignsbycheri.wordpress.com</a><br />
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Deborah<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Apodaca<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <a href="https://deborahapodacadesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> https://deborahapodacadesigns.blogspot.com/<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></a><br />
PALAK<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>UDESHI<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <a href="http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/" target="_blank"> http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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Penny<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Houghton <a href="http://www.forgottentrack.com.au/blog" target="_blank"><span style="white-space: pre;"> <span id="goog_1776671388"></span><span id="goog_1776671389"></span></span>http://www.forgottentrack.com.au/blog</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Paulina<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Russell<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thewildbead">Http://www.instagram.com/thewildbead</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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Heather<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Canepa<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/canepaheather">http://www.instagram.com/canepaheather</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Tina<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Hemr<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <a href="http://instagram.com/mariecaroldesigns">http://instagram.com/mariecaroldesigns</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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NAOMI<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>KNAFLA <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/naomiknafla">https://www.instagram.com/naomiknafla</a>/<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Michelle<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Marson<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellecountry">https://www.instagram.com/ellecountry</a>/<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
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REbecca<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>White <a href="https://morganafeycreations.com/blog/" target="_blank"><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>https://morganafeycreations.com/blog/</a><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
Laura<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bosch<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauraboschmultibeadia" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lauraboschmultibeadia<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></a><br />
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Kathleen<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Breeding<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/99bobotw.kb/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/99bobotw.kb/<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></a><br />
Becky<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Pancake<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><a href="http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/">http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com</a>/<br />
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Well friends - here we are again - time for another intro for another partner for the Swap N Hop. It's like the 1st day of school for me - filled with so much excitement, wonder as to what I'll send and receive, what we'll end up making....just an EXCITING time of the year for me. <br />
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This year, again, <span style="text-align: center;">we've opened things up to Instagram. You can see my feed here:</span><br />
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I find myself posting my newest pieces on Instagram, as I'm working to build my following there and hopefully open up some new business opportunities. <br />
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<b>1. Why or how did you get started in making jewelry?</b><br />
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I got into jewelry by way of a craft show. I purchased a beautiful necklace for a family member for $38. The next week, I saw the same vendor at another show and mentioned that I had purchased a similar piece the week before. Her response was that they "got some more in". I thought "I thought you made it"? A few days later, while at a big box store, I see the same pendant for $4.99.<br />
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I went home and found a "how to make jewelry class" that night. As they say...the rest is history =) ------> that's my first piece ever<b> </b><br />
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<b>2. What style(s) of jewelry do you like to make?</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Appeared in Beadwork Magazine Oct 2017</td></tr>
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I like to make jewelry that can dress up any outfit <i>(I like to say from ho-hum to SHA-ZAM!)</i>. It's also really important to me that pieces are versatile, so that you can wear it with many outfits vs just 1 piece in your wardrobe. <br />
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<b>3. What materials do you prefer to use (and which ones do you avoid)? </b><br />
Typically, I'll use anything from handcrafted lampwork beads, to Swarovski pearls and crystal, to bits and bobs of fabric, to beads purchased at big box stores, beads from tradeshows and anything else I find interesting. I like things that are unique - be it in color, style, size, shape, sparkle...something interesting. AND I'm kinda obsessed with handmade beads, right now.<br />
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Generally, I avoid seed beads, earthy/rustic colors and anything that generally just doesn't appeal to me (seriously, no aventurine).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I set the birthstones in this gorgeous Grandmother's ring</td></tr>
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<b>4. Which techniques do you </b><b>prefer (and are there any that you don't like)?</b><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">I like to make many styles of jewelry. I consider myself a stringer, first and foremost. I've done pearl knotting, kumihimo, wire crochet, play with resin, some painting and some basic wire work. I've done some bead weaving, but it's certainly NOT something I'm able to do without a pattern or make up.</span><span class="text_exposed_show"></span><br />
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<b>5. What colors do you use most, and which do you run screaming from?</b><br />
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I <span class="text_exposed_show"> love working with color. When making a piece versatile, having more colors involved tends to make something easier to wear with many things. I typically lean to silvers and coppers for metals. I'd also say that anything with rainbow colors is VERY difficult for me to pass up. ;) </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I've realized that making pieces with 1 color are REALLY tough for me. Someone suggested I make a black necklace. I didn't (and still don't know) where to start. I want to add color! Can't win 'em, all right?</span><br />
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<b>Some other random trivia: </b><br />
- I'm a Christian and hope that my light shines bright each day<br />
- My fav animals include hippos, giraffe, flamingos and of course, Peeps<br />
- I'm a night owl - that's when I feel the most creative<br />
- I love cherries - not the flavor - but the shape. (my biz name is cherryontopdesign) =)<br />
- My favorite shirts are either a deep royal blue or a teal green<br />
- I prefer white chocolate over milk and DEF over dark<br />
- I'm a pretty decent photographer<br />
- I love PJs and fun socks - I wear them most of the day....every day.<br />
- I've had major health issues for nearly 14 years<br />
- I'm often the 1%...99% of people have no issues.... I'm the 1% who does =) <br />
- I love to laugh.....alot.<br />
- I LOVE board games<br />
- I love to plan an awesome party!<br />
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I received the zomBEE a few weeks ago and as soon as I saw it I thought to myself - I know *exactly* what I'm gonna do! Oh the plans of mice and men. LOL! So... being honest.... I put it off. After all, I knew what I was doing - just had to do it. You're laughing, aren't you? =)<br />
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Yeah - it just didn't do what I wanted it to do. I ended up breaking a bead (I nearly cried) and that made me COMPLETELY revise what I had planned to do. SO - the idea of making an adorable talisman with the zomBEE and some other adorable themed beads was out de door. I struggled getting the black I have to work.... so I went for "pretty" zomBEE...if that exists. LOL!<br />
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Instead, I decided to go with a sweet little ghost (which was made by Val Moser), a "raven" (Bo Hulley) and my sweet zomBEE (Laney Mead). I added a flower (because bee's need flowers, right?), some GORG blue czech beads, some *expensive* czech petals and a custom made silver clasp. (I like to challenge myself to do something new to me, whenever I partake in a challenge - so the clasp was my 'new to me' challenge). I do love this piece and I'm quite proud of it. What do YOU think?<br />
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Yes, it's bright and cheerful. Yes...it's a little more "fancy" than usual... but I kinda love it. <br />
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THANK YOU Laney Mead and the Art Elements team! I had a BLAST, was stretched and ended up with a pretty great piece. (If I do say so, myself ;) ) Check out every one's pieces, too!<br />
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http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/ - Linda<br />
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<a href="http://www.beadsforbusygals.com/" target="_blank">http://www.beadsforbusygals.com/ </a>- Elizabeth Auld<br />
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<a href="http://www.lesleywatt.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lesleywatt.com/ </a>- Lesley Watt<br />
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<a href="http://www.glassaddictions.com/blog">http://www.glassaddictions.com/blog</a> - Jennifer Cameron<br />
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<a href="http://dianaptaszynski.indiemade.com/blog">http://dianaptaszynski.indiemade.com/blog</a> - Diana Ptaszynski<br />
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<a href="https://jdaviesreazor.com/blog/">https://jdaviesreazor.com/blog/</a> - Jenny Davis-Reazor<br />
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<a href="http://suebeads.blogspot.com/">http://suebeads.blogspot.com</a> - Susan Kennedy<br />
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<a href="http://blueberribeads.co.uk/">http://blueberribeads.co.uk/</a> - Caroline Dewison<br />
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<a href="http://phantasmcreation.blogspot.co.uk/">http://phantasmcreation.blogspot.co.uk/</a> - Lindsay Starr<br />
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<a href="http://cmendola.blogspot.co.uk/">http://cmendola.blogspot.co.uk/</a>- Cathy Spiey Mendola<br />
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<a href="http://saraccino.blogspot.co.uk/">http://saraccino.blogspot.co.uk/</a> - Claire Fabian<br />
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<a href="http://silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk/">http://silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk/</a> - Niky Sayers<br />
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</a> <a href="http://laneymead.co.uk/">http://laneymead.co.uk/</a> - Laney Mead<br />
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-83086261062153513792017-04-08T00:01:00.000-05:002017-04-08T00:01:08.473-05:002017 3rd Annual Bead Peeps Swap N Hop Reveals!!Welcome back! It's that time again - my favorite time of the year...it's almost like Christmas! Except YOU get the gifts! =)<br />
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This year, we added 2 twists..... 1. We added the use of Instagram. This is important for SO many reasons....but I'll leave it at this, IMHO, Instagram is the future. 2. We added a challenge that, if you wanted to, design a piece (or pieces) using the same beads that you SENT as well as received. I'm excited to see who decided to add the extra challenge and how they compare to what their partner made. (Probably one of my most favoritest things on the planet.... seeing what designers do with the same ingredients and how different they come out)<br />
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This year, my partner was the incredible - the amazing - the outstanding - Christina Marie Hickman of Vintagetreasturesjewelry.blogspot.com. I've had an awesome time getting to know her, laughing together, exploring our love of glass birds and learning new things from her. It's been GREAT to have her! <br />
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She blessed me with this INCREDIBLE group of goodies. Aren't they LUSCIOUS? It included Russian Amazonite, Swarovski crystals, Czech glass, Humblebeads clay birds, beautiful Vintaj copper goodies, a gorgeous clasp and beautiful silk. I LOVE this color palate and am finding that Russian Amazonite is something that I need to buy some more of. =)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">SO....without further adieu....here's what I made</span><br />
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I started with a necklace.... and if you've followed my journey on hops, you'll know that I like to challenge myself to either try a new technique or come up with some innovation.... I've made the front part of the necklace detachable and become a bracelet, I've experimented with wire wrapping, I used Czech glass for the first time.... and this year.... I added a bird to the clasps twig toggle bar. I wire wrapped it on there and I LOVE that the bird is sitting on the twig, but what's more awesome is that the toggle doesn't come apart easily - as is sometimes the risk with a large clasp and one that doesn't have something heavy to hold it down. Problem solved! Hooray! (And it looks awesome, too!)<br />
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And finally - I made this sweet, little earrings. I used some Alexandrite (the color changes from light purple to light blue depending on the light), lampwork ruffles, and many of the beads that Christina sent. I added a few Czech beads, but otherwise, mostly the goodies she sent. I LOVE them!<br />
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ANNNNNND I did make a twist piece. I decided that I wanted to try my hand at using the fox pendant. I don't use orange a whole lot, but I LOVE that little pendant. So, this piece features the SummerWindArts fox pendant, acrylic ombre orange beads, UnkamenSupplies copper twisted rings, BeadyLittleBunny clay roses and bird, Humblebeads clay squirrel and some glorious copper chain. I've never put together this kind of piece before - one that really is thematic, in terms of being a woodland animal piece. But it's cute, right!? Can't wait to wear it!<br />
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SO that's what I've made. I hope you enjoyed my pieces - I'd love to hear what you think and PLEASE check out my friends below, who worked very hard to make gorgeous pieces, as well. <br />
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt; width: 117pt;" width="156">Linda Anderson<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 251pt;" width="335"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: blue;">http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com </span><span style="color: #444444;">(You are HERE)</span></span></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Christina Hickman</td> <td class="xl65"><a href="http://www.vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com/">http://www.vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com</a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Catherine LaVite</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Barbara Price<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl65"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/colorcopiajewelrydesigns/">http://www.instagram.com/colorcopiajewelrydesigns/</a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Kathy Lindmer</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Linda Raggo</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/linda_raggo_"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.instagram.com/linda_raggo_</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Marianne Baxter</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Rachelle Walker</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://www.chellerydesigns.net/blog"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.chellerydesigns.net/blog</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Gloria Allen</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://wingsandbeads.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://wingsandbeads.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Ally Asato</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="https://instagram.com/purplemosspal"><span style="color: blue;">https://instagram.com/purplemosspal</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Robin Lynne Showstack</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Naomi Knafla<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl65"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/naomiknafla/"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.instagram.com/naomiknafla/</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Maria Rosa Sharrow</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://willowstreetshops.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://willowstreetshops.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Michelle McCarthy</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Beth Blanc<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beth.blanc.designs.jewelry/"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.instagram.com/beth.blanc.designs.jewelry/</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Hope Smitherman</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://craftyhope.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://CraftyHope.com</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Shai Williams<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://www.shaihasramblings.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.shaihasramblings.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Betony Maiden<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://beadwenches.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://beadwenches.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Inge van Roos<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://ingetraud.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://ingetraud.wordpress.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Kelly Hosford Patterson</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pyxeestyx/"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.instagram.com/pyxeestyx/</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Kristina Peck</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://tealeavesandtinyhats.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://tealeavesandtinyhats.blogspot.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Lori Schneider</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Rosantia Petkova<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl65"><a href="http://bairozan.blogspot.bg/"><span style="color: blue;">http://bairozan.blogspot.bg/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Erika Price</td> <td class="xl65"><a href="http://erikaprice.co.uk/">http://erikaprice.co.uk<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Claire Fabian</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://saraccino.blogspot.de/"><span style="color: blue;">http://saraccino.blogspot.de/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Rachel Mallis</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://www.sharpthingsblog.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.sharpthingsblog.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><br /></td> <td class="xl66"><br /></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Deb Fortin<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://mhotistudio.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: blue;">http://mhotistudio.blogspot.ca</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Nicole Rennell<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://nicolerennell.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://nicolerennell.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><br /></td> <td class="xl66"><br /></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Joanne Bell</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="https://joannetinks.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: blue;">https://joannetinks.wordpress.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Johana Nunez</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://www.artincendi.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.artincendi.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><br /></td> <td class="xl66"><br /></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Sam Waghorn<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: blue;">http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Natalie Davidson</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://www.northshoredays.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.northshoredays.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><br /></td> <td class="xl66"><br /></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Robin Reed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Faye Wolfenden</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://torchfairy.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://torchfairy.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><br /></td> <td class="xl66"><br /></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Karin King</td> <td class="xl65"><a href="http://maverickbeads.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: blue;">http://maverickbeads.blogspot.ca</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Divya<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Rebecca White</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://morganafeycreations.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://morganafeycreations.wordpress.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Palak Udeshi</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/"><span style="color: blue;">http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><br /></td> <td class="xl66"><br /></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl69" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Penny Houghton</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://smellynelly.blogspot.com.au/"><span style="color: blue;">http://smellynelly.blogspot.com.au</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Krafty Max<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://www.kraftymax.net/blogposts/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.kraftymax.net/blogposts/</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Heather Canepa</td> <td class="xl65"><a href="http://www.desertjewelrydesigns.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.desertjewelrydesigns.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Ginger Bishop</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Katy Heider<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl68"><a href="http://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl69" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Renetha Stanziano</td> <td class="xl65"><a href="http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Becky Pancake</td> <td class="xl65"><a href="http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Tina Pawass</td> <td class="xl68"><a href="https://freebirdsinnovations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">https://freebirdsinnovations.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><br /></td> <td class="xl66"><br /></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Mowse Doyle</td> <td class="xl65"><a href="http://www.midnight-leopard.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.midnight-leopard.com/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Tami Norris</td> <td class="xl65"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/taminorris79/"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.instagram.com/taminorris79/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><br /></td> <td class="xl66"><br /></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl67" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Minnette Miller<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td> <td class="xl65"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/minnettemiller/"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.instagram.com/minnettemiller/</span></a></td> </tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"> <td class="xl66" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Veralynne Malone</td> <td class="xl65"><a href="http://www.veradesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.veradesigns.blogspot.com</span></a></td> </tr>
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Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-4380327345619154212017-03-13T18:06:00.000-05:002017-03-13T18:06:36.686-05:00Partner Intro - Woot woot!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey Y'all - So, while it appears I've been a little slacking in my blogging, I've really been having a rough few weeks. I'm thankful I've come through them - still have lots to deal with - but that's life, isn't it? Stress is tough on me, I tend to kinda crash out from my feeling well, to feelin' crumby. But, I'm surviving and for that - I'm thankful.<br />
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SO - on to the great stuff! This year, my partner is Christina Marie Hickman of <a href="http://vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com/</a> . It's been SO INCREDIBLE to get to know her. It's like we were old friends or something. One of the crazier things, I realized AFTER we'd been paired and talking for a bit, was that - had my mother had HER way....I'd have been Kristina Marie...not Linda. LOL We have had some good chats and I look forward to continuing to get to know her. I love her sense of humor. She's a great gal to be partnered with and I'm so thankful that I had chance to have her!<br />
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On to what we sent each other. I started with 2 pieces for her.....1 set of lampwork beads and 1 pendant. I had REALLY hoped to get a great package together and focus on the fox, more than the lampwork - but I just couldn't find things I really liked, to go with it. I wanted to challenge Christina, because she said that she doesn't work with beads bigger than 10mm, so my goal was to get her some bigmamajammas, just didn't happen. She, also, wanted to work with purples - which I was proud were part of the lampwork set. Her talk of nature walks really inspired me to want to get her things that she might see out and about...which is where the SummerWindArts fox came from, and the birds from the lampwork set.<br />
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SO - I went with the lampwork set, as the set for the swap part. (Yes, I have a set of lampwork stuffs too....so I'm excited to see where I go with it, too). So, here's what *I* sent....<br />
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Now, here's what SHE sent....<br />
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Notice anything similar? Birds? Color palate? LOL! She sent swap things and stash goodies, too! I was SPOILED! She found out I love mookaite and happened to have some that she wasn't going to use - so she sent it to me! I drooled all over the bags and had to use a wet wipe to clean 'em up. Also, pearls, sparklies, spacers...all kinds of goodies. My SWAP goodies included czech glass, humblebeads birds, hand dyed silk, russian amazonite, Swarovski and a whole bunch of other yummies! I'm SO EXCITED!<br />
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Check back April 8 to see what we both made!<br />
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Well friends - here we are again - time for another intro for another partner for the Swap N Hop. It's like the 1st day of school for me - filled with so much excitement, wonder as to what I'll send and receive, what we'll end up making....just an EXCITING time of the year for me. <br />
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This year, we've opened things up to Instagram. You can see my feed here:<br />
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<a href="http://www.instagram.com/cherryontopdesign">http://www.instagram.com/cherryOnTopDesign</a> <br />
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I find myself posting my newest pieces on Instagram, as I'm working to build my following there and hopefully open up some new business opportunities. <br />
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Speaking of business, I'm also working on rebranding myself, this year. I'll continue with CherryOnTopDesign, but I want to get more serious about my business paying for itself, and perhaps getting ME, to some incredible goals. I took a Jewelry Brand Bootcamp, which was a VERY eye opening experience and one I'm GLAD I did. It's helped me to focus a bit, and see where my weaknesses are, in terms of my business and how I'm marketing (or not). =) <br />
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<b>1. Why or how did you get started in making jewelry?</b><br />
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I got into jewelry by way of a craft show. I purchased a beautiful necklace for a family member for $38. The next week, I saw the same vendor at another show and mentioned that I had purchased a similar piece the week before. Her response was that they "got some more in". I thought "I thought you made it"? A few days later, while at a big box store, I see the same pendant for $4.99.<br />
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I went home and found a "how to make jewelry class" that night. As they say...the rest is history =) ------> that's my first piece ever<b> </b><br />
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<b>2. What style(s) of jewelry do you like to make?</b><br />
My new cocktail line is "Bold, Bright, Classic Jewelry for Original, One-of-a-Kind Women". =) I like to make jewelry that can dress up any outfit <i>(I like to say from ho-hum to SHA-ZAM!)</i>. It's also really important to me that pieces are versatile, so that you can wear it with many outfits vs just 1 piece in your wardrobe. <br />
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<b>3. What materials do you prefer to use (and which ones do you avoid)? </b><br />
Typically, I'll use anything from handcrafted lampwork beads, to Swarovski pearls and crystal, to bits and bobs of fabric, to beads purchased at big box stores, beads from tradeshows and anything else I find interesting. I like things that are unique - be it in color, style, size, shape, sparkle...something interesting. AND I'm kinda obsessed with handmade beads, right now.<br />
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Generally, I avoid seed beads, earthy/rustic colors and anything that generally just doesn't appeal to me (seriously, no aventurine).<br />
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I <span class="text_exposed_show"> love working with color. When making a piece versatile, having more colors involved tends to make something easier to wear with many things. I typically lean to silvers and coppers for metals. I'd also say that anything with rainbow colors is VERY difficult for me to pass up. ;) </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I've realized that making pieces with 1 color are REALLY tough for me. Someone suggested I make a black necklace. I didn't (and still don't know) where to start. I want to add color! Can't win 'em, all right?</span><br />
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<b>Some other random trivia: </b><br />
- I'm a Christian and hope that my light shines bright each day<br />
- I'm a night owl - that's when I feel the most creative<br />
- I've got my first tutorial coming out in <i>Beadwork </i>magazine, this summer! My 4th publishing....eek!<br />
- I love cherries - not the flavor - but the shape. (my biz name is cherryontopdesign) =)<br />
- My favorite shirts are either a deep royal blue or a teal green<br />
- I prefer white chocolate over milk and DEF over dark<br />
- I now have a "dream client" LOL!<br />
- I love to cook and bake - I don't like to clean up the mess ;)<br />
- I'm a pretty decent photographer<br />
- I love PJs and fun socks - I wear them most of the day....every day.<br />
- I've had major health issues for nearly 14 years<br />
- I'm often the 1%...99% of people have no issues.... I'm the 1% who does =) <br />
- I love to laugh.....alot.<br />
- I LOVE board games<br />
- I love to plan an awesome party!<br />
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Last year's Q & A's<br />
<a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/2016/02/getting-to-know-yougetting-to-know-all.html">http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/2016/02/getting-to-know-yougetting-to-know-all.html</a><br />
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Well friends, it's about that time of the year where I FINALLY get to show you what I've made for Christmas gifts. Obviously, I can't post prior to Christmas....so here we are. =)<br />
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This year was an interesting year for me, in terms of gifts. It seems like the folks I buy for - all magically had something come up in a beading group somewhere - that reminded me of them.<br />
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So, the first purchase was a BEAUTIFUL glass and metal cross, focal bead. I purchased it from Jennifer Jennings - so does this awesome beads. She also adds a footprint on the back of the bead - making it seem like the poem, footprints in the sand. Just a REALLY cool concept and CLEARLY her trademark. I bought it for my cousin, who was laid off earlier last year. It was a *complete* shock. She had no clue it was coming *as usual I guess* and was just stunned. So, I bought the bead to remind her that even in the storms - God is still there - holding her up and standing strong. I put the bead on some leather I won from Leather Cord USA and happened to have another spacer bead that matched perfectly to her focal. <br />
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Can't wait for y'all to see the bracelet I made for her mom! OOoooOO! <br />
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Now, lemme be honest. I have ordered some other pieces that when they come - will be going in to a another piece - but for now.... THESE gems are some of my favoritest pieces of USA. (Btw - I'm SUCH a freak that my family bought me mittens with "GO" and "USA" on each hand). I tried something a little different - adding in some cording with the stars, which I think add just a little pizzazz. I'm still working on my earrings - in terms of upping the ante - and not just making them.... simple and boring - if that makes sense. SO - here they are! =) Enjoy! I'd love to hear your thoughts!<br />
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You can see MY pieces, below the magazine - including their item codes so YOU can check out the exact pieces I used (and get some for yourself!)<br />
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My necklace design came very quickly to me. I love the idea of the tubes swelling and contracting around the neck. The crystals were the perfect addition, to add just a touch of sparkle and interest. One thing I did find, is that the small tubes may require smaller headpins. They are tiny little holes. I absolutely LOVE the piece and when it's on - it's even more fun and interesting.<br />
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RS274-46AB Chinese crystal designer glass rondelle Beads faceted 46AB-Opaque Blue Opal AB (about 150-pc-str) <br />
RS274-43AB Chinese crystal designer glass rondelle Beads faceted 43AB-Opaque Seafoam Green AB (about 150-pc-str)<br />
S93-B01 Cultured Sea Glass tube Beads 01-Crystal (strand length 8 inches) 14x4mm<br />
S81-B01 Cultured Sea Glass tube Beads 01-Crystal (strand length 8 inches) about 9x4mm<br />
S92-B01 - Cultured Sea Glass tube Beads about 6x4mm 01-Crystal (strand length 8 inches) </div>
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S38-B39 Cultured Sea Glass nugget Beads 39-Periwinkle Changes -periwinkle blue color (7-pc-str)<br />
S38-B84 Cultured Sea Glass nugget Beads 84-Lemon (7-pc-str)<br />
S38-B88 Cultured Sea Glass nugget Beads 88 - Light Aqua `Coke` bottle Seafoam (7-pc-str) <br />
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I took a break from blogging so that my AWESOME Swap N Hop pieces would have some of their own time and space... well...the time has come to move on. =) <br />
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And now for my next trick! Not really - but you know - gotta make it exciting. I was involved with an AWESOME challenge where we were sent handcrafted ceramic beads and a mystery bead in clay. Our job was to combine all the pieces into a necklace, earrings and bracelet. <br />
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This set was a struggle for me, mostly because I felt a little "ocean themed" out, which I didn't even know was possible. BUT! I think I did a pretty smashing job, if I do say so myself. <br />
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Beads were provided by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fireflydesignstudio" target="_blank">Firefly Design Studio</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tealwaterdesigns" target="_blank">Tealwater Designs</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All of the pieces I made</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The necklace features Amazonite and white AB seed beads, which spell "Ahoy" in Morse code</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This little guy was an adventure. Never use embroidery floss to crochet beads. UGH!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These little friends were the most popular of my pieces. Swarovski crystals make ANYTHING more awesome!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And finally.....a key chain. Byzantine chainmaille </td></tr>
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Thanks for checking out my pieces! I'm pretty happy with them and I can't wait to wear them! Hooray!!<br />
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-78215754586588855892016-05-15T00:01:00.001-05:002016-05-16T14:37:44.350-05:002016 2nd Annual Bead Peeps Swap N Hop REVEAL!<br />
What do you get when you take 80ish, awesome jewelry designers, give them a partner, have them swap beads and make something? The 2nd Annual Bead Peeps Swap N Hop!<br />
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First - lemme give a shout out to each person who has worked hard, send beads, anxiously waited by their mailbox, worked hard to make something and even harder to write a blog post. Without YOU, this wouldn't be possible!<br />
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Second - A HUGE shout out to my partner, Natalie Davidson of <a href="http://www.northshoredays.com/" target="_blank">http://www.northshoredays.com</a>, for sending me an INCREDIBLY generous package of goodies, encouraging me and being a good friend - even if I accidentally called at 4am. =)<br />
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Ok - on with the goods!<br />
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Natalie told me that the theme of my goodies was "flight" <br />
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So, I started with an INCREDIBLE package from Natalie. She sent ALL OF THIS - including but not limited to:<br />
- Malaysian pearls<br />
- Turquoise, blue matte and a variety of green glass beads (drool worthy!)<br />
- Cathedral cut, green czech beads<br />
- A package of Natalie-made beads - including an ombre of turquoise beads, a feather focal and butterfly toggle<br />
- BEAUTIFUL orange lampwork beads<br />
- Sinful turquoise rondelles<br />
- Lovely foiled beads from Thailand<br />
- A GORGEOUS crystal wrapped focal<br />
- Sweet blue and green wire - which was SUPER slippery<br />
- Awesome flowers<br />
- STUNNING NZ Paua shell beads and focal<br />
- Some itty bitty serpentine heishi beads<br />
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- A slew of sweet charms - a feather, a butterfly (which she made!), dragonflies, itty bitty birdies, hummingbirds<br />
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A tote bag (how did she know that I LOVE bags?!), magnetic bookmarks - which I LOVE AND some quite "interesting" white chocolate (which I also LOVE)....with lemon and pop rocks inside.<br />
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Can you say....SPOILED?! <br />
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I was kinda overwhelmed. So, I decided to just focus on the theme....flight. I'd start something...look for supplies to finish and then...couldn't find anything I wanted - which happened a few times. (Shocker =) ) SO - as the time was drawing near...things were getting desperate...so I did what any good designer would do.... I went through my stash. <br />
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I found a few of this and a few of that...nothing really spoke to me....until I found....a wing! YES! Wings go with flight! I was on to something! Yellow goes with turquoise....and the wing has turquoise in it....eeek! Here we go.....<br />
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(As a side note: one of my goals for this hop, is to learn something new. I have used 4 new techniques between my necklace - daisies, S links, making the clasp bar, and I've never made the type of bracelet with those materials)<br />
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This piece features Natalie's handmade clasp and ombre beads. My handmade S links and daisies, and the INCREDIBLE lampwork of Kim Snider. *droool*<br />
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So, once that was finished..... I moved on to the real project.....the one I'd thought of as SOON as I opened her packages..... a bracelet. It's all hand wrapped and and features her handmade butterfly charm, as the clasp. I tried to do an ombre-esque piece using her favorite glass beads that she sent. I used some in this and hoarded the rest. (tee-hee) I also added some of the butterfly charms she sent me. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this bracelet and am SO PROUD of it! It just makes me happy! <br />
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And finally - gotta have some EARRINGS! <br />
These feature Natalie's flower beads, her handmade ombre beads and her dragonflies. I love how they turned out! <br />
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I have had a GREAT adventure and am SO THANKFUL for Natalie! I hope I did you proud, partner! #BeadPeepsSwap!<br />
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Check out what everyone else did HERE!<br />
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Linda Anderson <br />
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<a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Linda</td><td class="xl65">Anderson</td><td class="xl67"><a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/">http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com (You are here)</a></td></tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Christina</td><td class="xl65">Hickman</td><td class="xl66"><a href="http://vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-font-charset: 0;">http://vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com/</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Marianne</td><td class="xl65">Baxter</td><td class="xl66"><a href="http://simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-font-charset: 0;">http://simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">sheila</td><td class="xl65">Prosterman</td><td class="xl66"><a href="http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-font-charset: 0;">http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">PALLAVI</td><td class="xl65">ASHER</td><td class="xl66"><a href="http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-font-charset: 0;">http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Renetha</td><td class="xl65">Stanziano</td><td class="xl66"><a href="http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-font-charset: 0;">http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/</span></a></td></tr>
<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Becky</td><td class="xl65">Pancake</td><td class="xl66"><a href="http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-font-charset: 0;">http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Katy</td><td class="xl65">Heider</td><td class="xl66"><a href="http://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-font-charset: 0;">http://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com/</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Heather</td><td class="xl65">Richter</td><td class="xl66"><a href="http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-font-charset: 0;">http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Catherine</td><td class="xl65">King</td><td class="xl66"><a href="http://catherines-musings.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-font-charset: 0;">http://catherines-musings.blogspot.com</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;"><td class="xl65" height="20" style="height: 15.0pt;">Veralynne</td><td class="xl65">Malone</td><td class="xl66"><a href="http://veradesigns.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-font-charset: 0;">http://veradesigns.blogspot.com</span></a></td></tr>
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-35755047717050760752016-03-23T14:50:00.002-05:002016-03-23T14:50:50.771-05:00She got HERSWell, well, well.... here it is, March 23 and my partner received her beads yesterday. I'm kinda jealous. =) As a reminder, my partner is Natalie Davidson - who lives in the BEAUTIFUL country of New Zealand. She lives on the northern island and has a little shop where she sells crafts and goodies that she makes.<br />
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I will be honest here....for some reason, this was a tough season for me. I had a really hard time finding something that would challenge Natalie, but not overwhelm her. Even more importantly, I just felt like I was "off track". I think it's just been my general feeling for the last few months - just kinda BLAH. BUT I'm really proud of how it came together and am SO GLAD that she loves each item I carefully and thoughtfully included. <br />
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So..... here's what I sent. If you'll remember - this was the teaser......<br />
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And.....here's what she received.....<br />
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Focal: STUNNING handmade, lampwork focal by The BeadFairy<br />
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Clasp: GORGEOUS flower, handmade by ArtIncendi<br />
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Metals:
Copper filigrees, copper flowers, bright copper daisies and dark copper
daisies, headpins, eye pins, jump rings and ear wires -<br />
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you're probably wondering why all the bits and bobs in copper...well....
in New Zealand it's pretty tough to get copper findings, so I figured
I'd send them to her so she didn't have to worry about trying to find
them, or order them.<br />
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Coordinating Beads: Czech
firepolish beads in a "Luster Mix" both in transparent and opaque,
purple druzy agate, Czech pressed beads including, but not limited to
flowers, leaves, bicones, table cuts and saturn beads.<br />
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In addition to some goodies for the Swap, I also sent some goodies for her stash. <br />
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Knowing her love for the beach, I wanted to include some beach themed
pieces - they include: Swarovski bicones, starfish and mini rounds;
blue/grey blister pearls, Czech saturn beads, hand painted (by me!)
cabachons, kyanite coin beads, some seahorse beads (which didn't make
the photo shoot) and my FAVORITE beads acrylic/rubbery beads - they feel
as smooth as a babies butt. Just AWESOME! I also sent some extra
clasps and odds and ends - and some purple hemp.<br />
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Whatchya think? I'm (im)patiently waiting for mine to arrive, although I suspect it'll be at least another week. So, until then....I'll keep working on my organization (see post below) and twiddling my thumbs. <br />
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-55115352097739051092016-03-14T15:27:00.002-05:002016-03-14T15:27:30.084-05:00TeaserOne of my favorite things about the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/beadPeeps" target="_blank">Bead Peeps</a> Swap N Hop is that we get to send some of our most favorite beads to someone, so that they can love the beads, too. This year, I'd say, has been one of the hardest years for me, in terms of choosing what to send and what to include for coordinating beads. I'm not sure why....maybe because my bead room is a complete disaster, while I get things moved around to add a new storage unit, or maybe my brain just isn't in a creative place right now...no idea, but I'm sure thankful that I FINALLY pulled something together. <br />
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Here's a teaser:<br />
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What's your guess? <br />
I WILL say that I'm now in love with what I am sending and more importantly, excited for my partner, Natalie Davidson, to get them - all the way in New Zealand. I hope I sent enough that she'll be able to do something spectacular with them!<br />
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-6467677951142432792016-02-09T14:14:00.001-06:002016-02-09T14:38:01.664-06:00Getting to know you.....getting to know all ab-out you.....Well, here we are again - February and a PERFECT time to introduce myself to my new partner for the 2016 Bead Peeps Swap N Hop! WOOOHOOO!<br />
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My partner this year, as expertly assigned by, myself =), is Natalie Davidson of <a href="http://www.northshoredays.com/" target="_blank">http://www.northshoredays.com</a>. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand. *swoon*<br />
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<b>1. Why or how did you get started in making jewelry?</b><br />
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I got into jewelry by way of a craft show. I purchased a beautiful necklace for a family member for $38. The next week, I saw the same vendor at another show and mentioned that I had purchased a similar piece the week before. Her response was that they "got some more in". I thought "I thought you made it"? A few days later, while at a big box store, I see the same pendant for $4.99.<br />
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I went home and found a "how to make jewelry class" that night. As they say...the rest is history =)<b> </b><br />
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</b> <b>2. What style(s) of jewelry do you like to make?</b><br />
I'd say my style is classically elegant - at least - that's what I think. =) I like to make jewelry that can dress up any outfit <i>(I like to say from ho-hum to SHA-ZAM!)</i>. It's also really important to me that pieces are versatile, so that you can wear it with many outfits vs just 1 piece in your wardrobe. <br />
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<b>3. What materials do you prefer to use (and which ones do you avoid)? </b><br />
Typically, I'll use anything from handcrafted lampwork beads, to Swarovski pearls and crystal, to bits and bobs of fabric, to beads purchased at big box stores, beads from tradeshows and anything else I find interesting. I like things that are unique - be it in color, style, size, shape, sparkle...something interesting. AND I'm kinda obsessed with handmade beads, right now.<br />
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Generally, I avoid seed beads, earthy/rustic colors and anything that generally just doesn't appeal to me. <br />
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<b>prefer (and are there any that you don't like)?</b><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">I like to make many styles of jewelry. I consider myself a stringer, first and foremost. I've done pearl knotting, kumihimo, wire crochet, play with resin, some painting and some basic wire work. </span><span class="text_exposed_show"> I am hoping to get a bigKick to start playing with metal - we'll see how that goes. AND as if that weren't enough - I won an online retreat to learn how to play in clay. I haven't had the time, energy or nerve yet to make something, but I DO have clay and a project picked to start with. *eep!*</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I don't do bead weaving of any sort or anything involving heat. So, no soldering, lampworking or anything like that....I sure love the pieces - just don't make them. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnFRDxbNaYAqNaMIdOlf2IsW_Ws-g9d_fYimQ-EuE_JhG5u9Mjh5Utx8n2JDbm2D-ptDR3eHITKFnPhUmolC6pe7zwwwuvk1XW9_t84pyjO4eMyslLv3Pd24ePRCDIcEKu6zMCkRk-t8/s1600/DSCN9427-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnFRDxbNaYAqNaMIdOlf2IsW_Ws-g9d_fYimQ-EuE_JhG5u9Mjh5Utx8n2JDbm2D-ptDR3eHITKFnPhUmolC6pe7zwwwuvk1XW9_t84pyjO4eMyslLv3Pd24ePRCDIcEKu6zMCkRk-t8/s320/DSCN9427-1.jpg" width="279" /></a>I <span class="text_exposed_show"> love working with color. When making a piece versatile, having more colors involved tends to make something easier to wear with many things. I typically lean to silvers and coppers for metals. I'd also say that anything with rainbow colors is VERY difficult for me to pass up. ;) </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I've realized that making pieces with 1 color are REALLY tough for me. Someone suggested I make a black necklace. I didn't (and still don't know) where to start. I want to add color! Can't win 'em, all right?</span><b> </b><br />
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<b>Some other random trivia: </b><br />
- I'm a Christian and hope that my light shines bright each day<br />
- I attempted to make 52 pairs of earrings last year - 1/week. I did great until week 50. =\ <br />
- I love cherries - not the flavor - but the shape. (my biz name is cherryontopdesign) =)<br />
- My favorite shirts are either a deep royal blue or a teal green<br />
- I love to cook and bake - I don't like to clean up the mess ;)<br />
- I'm a pretty decent photographer<br />
- I love PJs and fun socks - I wear them most of the day....every day.<br />
- I've had major health issues for nearly 13 years<br />
- I'm often the 1%...99% of people have no issues.... I'm the 1% who does =) <br />
- I love to laugh.....alot.<br />
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- I LOVE board games<br />
- I love to plan an awesome party!<br />
- I just purchased an INCREDIBLE organizer for my beads - it could take me a year to put everything in it *zoinks!* <br />
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Week #45 - Snowmen<br />
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Week #46 - Handmade lampwork beads with Swarovski crystals to accent<br />
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<br />Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-91273466965420123382015-11-02T14:32:00.000-06:002015-11-02T14:32:02.361-06:00Week #43 & 44 - Ruffles and Pearls and Rox - Oh MY!Doesn't *every* girl love ruffles and pearls? Is it inherent within us? They just make me swoon. <br />
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So, Week #43 is dedicated to them. =) I've had those AWESOME lampwork ruffles for some time now, just waiting for the right application. I noticed that they had a smidge of silver on the edges....and the platinum pearls pulled it out PERFECTLY. SO - here we have week #43 - Ruffles and Pearls<br />
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Last weekend, was the annual Twin Cities Bead Bazaar. I've never been to it and since I haven't been to 1 wholesale show this entire year, I thought I'd give it a go. It was held in a great location - just big enough for the number of vendors to have plenty of space. Lots of treasures were to be found. Among those treasures I found a few things I'm STILL excited about. The most exciting treasure I found were 2 new friends! =) We've been facebook friends for a while, but hadn't ever connected - so it was OUTSTANDING to meet folks face to face. =) <br />
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The other exciting find, is a new product - at least to me - that allows you to kinda 'create your own druzy'. So, I picked some up - watched a video and went to town.....here are the results.<br />
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Just so cute little stud earrings that I'm COMPLETELY in love with! What do YOU think? Cool? Not cool?<br />
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-17129383808530073512015-10-18T22:26:00.002-05:002015-10-20T01:04:21.128-05:00Week #42 - More Scarabaeus Green - OOooOooUmm...what'd you say? Scar-a who? And what's that got to do with earrings? Glad you asked. =)<br />
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Swarovski has released their latest line of products, and included is a new color called <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/scarabaeus" target="_blank">Scarabaeus </a>
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you guessed it.....the scarabaeus beetle. Isn't it interesting? God's creation just makes me swoon - it's so incredible!<br />
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The color is amazing and has green, blue, and purple..... and really you could use it with most anything. I've been having fun with it - I used it 2 weeks ago for the purple and copper earrings<i> (you can see here:<a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/2015/10/week-38-39-and-40-from-sea-to.html" target="_blank">http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/2015/10/week-38-39-and-40-from-sea-to.html</a> )</i> and this week, I've used them with some teal pearls and silver bead caps. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the versatility of these beads. (I've made other things too, which you'll see soon)<br />
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I have a feeling that this color is gonna show up in a looooooot of
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What do you think? Hot or not so much?<br />
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Something many folks know about me, is that I lived in the DC area for 13+ years of my life. It was perhaps, the most amazing time in my life. I LOVED living there.....the things to do, the incredible chances to see things that most don't get to see, the memorials and monuments, the history, the closeness of big city life and above all these things - the friendships I developed there are some the strongest and longest lasting, in my life. <br />
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When I first moved to DC, I got involved in a small group Bible study where I met some AH-MAZ-ING women. We <i>did life</i> together. Meaning, if someone had an UP we ALL had an UP, if someone had a down.....we all had a down. It was an incredible group of women and a few of them are still my friends. This group truly was a portrait of #friendsAreFamilyYouChoose . I had the honor of staying with one of them, for my latest trip to DC. (I FINALLY got my things moved across the country! WOOHOO!) While there, my gal pal saw these earrings and said...... <br />
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"OH I love them! But they just aren't my <i>color.</i> Could you make them in silver?" OF COURSE! =) <br />
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SO - I present to you....week #41 - in *Silver*. They feature Swarovski crystals in lovely shades of blue and I even added in a special bead that will pick up purples, greens and yellows, too! *so proud* I wanna make a pair for myself! LOL!<br />
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Which do YOU prefer? Silver? Copper? Can't wait to hear your thoughts!<br />
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Linda A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07183441999022088089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6880277733564929910.post-11496824679489058582015-10-04T16:04:00.001-05:002015-10-04T16:06:45.647-05:00Week #38, #39, and #40 - From Sea to Shining....Storage Unit?What an INCREDIBLE few weeks I've had. You probably didn't realize
that I've been a bit behind on my adventure of doing the Year O Earring
Project. Well...the reason is because after *3*+ years....I've FINALLY
MOVED HOME!!! WOOHOO! I flew to DC mid-September and had all my
belongings packed into "Relo-Cubes", put on a truck and brought across
the country....to be unpacked into a new (MUCH MUCH CHEAPER) storage
unit that's only about 8 miles from my house vs 1000! WOOHOO!!<br />
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I
learned WAY too many lessons to list right now, but am just SO THANKFUL
it's OVER! And for the record - U-Pack Moving was OUTSTANDING!
Customer service was AMAZING! Pricing was better than UHaul or PODs (who
don't deliver to my town of 100,000+) and cubes were bigger. HIGHLY
recommend! 3 thumbs up!<br />
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So...... here are my earrings.<br />
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<b>Week #38:</b><br />
GORGEOUS
Orange Sunstone with Swarovski Crystal clusters. These were purchased
within about 30 min of my first showing. =) I've never used Sunstone
before, but I purchased it at one of the shows that came to
Minneapolis. I LOVE how it appears orange, but is REALLY a neutral,
when it is close to your skin. It also has a flash of electroplating so
every once in a while, you'll get a blue to pop out or a purple flash -
they're just really COOL earrings! Janice Eileen LOVES them! =) *I
do, too* I, also, added some Swarovskis just to add one more punch of
brightness and sparkle. Yum!<br />
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<b>Week #39:</b><br />
While
I was in DC, I visited one of my favorite stores - Stars Beads. Kay
ALWAYS has great products there and this trip was no exception. =)<br />
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I
saw these adorable beads while I was poking around..... aren't they
cool? Seed beaders love these little guys, and I do too, despite not
being a seeder. I just love the zig-zag design!<br />
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<b>Week #40:</b><br />
These
little gems, also feature some goodness from Stars - the raspberry
beads and copper bead caps. Aren't they delicious?!?! The color just
makes me swoon. =) On the bottom, I wanted to add a little something
else....and then I realized that the NEW Swarovski Colors are OUT and I
had a few! So, I grabbed the NEW Scarabeaus Green color bicones and
what do you know....they have a flash of raspberry in them! WOOHOO!<br />
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I
love these earrings - both in the style of them and the fact that the
green metallic is kinda unexpected....especially the little purple pops
here and there. Hope YOU love them as much as I do! =)<br />
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Pretty proud of the fact that while I hadn't BLOGGED about my new pieces - they WERE made on time! Thanks for playing along!<br />
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<b>Which is YOUR favorite pair?</b></h4>
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I'm getting ready to head to DC to get my belongings moved FINALLY! I'm INCREDIBLY overwhelmed right now. <br />
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Anyway, here are the earrings and a matching bracelet to go along. =) You can also find these in my store:<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/247947403/pearly-verse-earrings-srajd-white-pearl?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank"> https://www.etsy.com/listing/247947403/pearly-verse-earrings-srajd-white-pearl?ref=shop_home_active_1</a><br />
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Pearls with teal colored wood. Short, sweet and to the point. =) <br />
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