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. =)
Now....for my partner!
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.
 |
| Click to enlarge and see the details in all these beads! Dang girl!! |
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.
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!
Y'all - I picked through all the beads that she sent and pulled all the ones that I LOVED 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.
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!
 |
| Click to enlarge and see these CRAZY COOL beads! |
 |
| Another cool shot |
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.
THANK YOU, Inge! I can't WAIT to see what you've made!
Tell me what YOU think....
Hostess
Linda Anderson http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com
Linda Anderson http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com (You Are Here)
Inge von Roos https://ingetraud.wordpress.com
Kari Asbury https://kariasbury.com/blogs/design-challenges
Nadine Edris http://instagram.com/moondancemaine
Kathy Lindemer https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
Hope Smitherman http://CraftyHope.com
Marde Lowe http://fancimardesigns.blogspot.com
Christina Hickman https://www.instagram.com/laughingsalmon/
Terry Jeanette Carter https://tappingflamingo.blogspot.com
LISA JOHNSON https://spudandmrsbutters.blogspot.com/
Catherine La Vite http://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com/
Joanne Bell https://joannetinks.wordpress.com
Rosantia Petkova http://bairozan.blogspot.bg/
Bonnie Robbins https://www.instagram.com/brobbins_wireandwonder/
Natalie Davidson http://www.northshoredays.com/
Robin Reed http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com
Karin King http://www.maverickbeads.blogspot.ca
Jenny Kyrlach http://anafiassa.blogspot.com
Erika Price https://www.instagram.com/erikapricejewellery/
Sarah Reid http://www.instagram.com/sarahreiddesigns
Divya N http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com
Lori Schneider http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com
Robin Showstack http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/
Nicole Rennell https://www.instagram.com/nicolerennelldesigns/
Fay Wolfenden http://torchfairy.blogspot.com
Shai Williams http://www.shaihasramblings.com/
andrea frank https://instagram.com/andreazeef
Cheri Reed http://creativedesignsbycheri.wordpress.com
Seed Beaders
Deborah Apodaca https://deborahapodacadesigns.blogspot.com/ PALAK UDESHI http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/
Penny Houghton http://www.forgottentrack.com.au/blog
Paulina Russell Http://www.instagram.com/thewildbead
Heather Canepa http://www.instagram.com/canepaheather
Tina Hemr http://instagram.com/mariecaroldesigns
NAOMI KNAFLA https://www.instagram.com/naomiknafla/
Michelle Marson https://www.instagram.com/ellecountry/
REbecca White https://morganafeycreations.com/blog/
Laura Bosch https://www.instagram.com/lauraboschmultibeadia
Kathleen Breeding https://www.instagram.com/99bobotw.kb/
Becky Pancake http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
To be sure you don’t miss out on any of my crazy adventures, you can sign up to follow my blog by email or news servers using the links in the right column of my page. You can also follow me on Instagram or Facebook get updates about blog posts, my latest jewelry designs, show schedule, and other happenings!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
First of all, thank you so much for making it all happen. Love you muchly!
ReplyDeleteAnd I must say : Whoa! Those beads are AMAZING!
The curly tubes work wonderfully with them. All the silver sparkles perfectly offset those glorious beads,
Beautiful makes Linda.
(PJ from ForgottenTrack)
Fantastic job! I love the necklaces. I’m glad you liked my beads. Thanks a lot for hosting this fun Hop!
ReplyDeleteI love jewelry that can be worn different ways! You did a really nice job on that necklace that can be worn long or short. Thank you for all the hard work you did for this hop. I love doing these! :)
ReplyDeleteYou did get some yummies in the swap! And what you did with them - NICE! The color palette is so sweet, almost like candy. The pastels are ideal for spring. Making a necklace that can be worn multiple ways is a wonderful idea too. It makes it so versatile. Thank you for another full challenge and adventure. I hope you enjoyed it as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda for hosting this fun hop. Your idea to be able to wear the necklace multiple ways is wonderful. You made great use of the beautiful beads that Inge created.I really like the second set. I wish I could have taken Candies class but I was working at the show.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE LOVE everything! I had Inge as a swap partner for previously and her beads are just to die for and you totally did them justice! I can't wait to see what you do with the others!
ReplyDeleteThank you for another fantastic Swap! Oh how I love those patina paint pieces 😍
ReplyDeleteLove the pink and purple beads. Its difficult to find beautiful beads in those colours so you have done justice to them. Also making a longer necklace to wear as a double strand choker makes sense as you to style a beautiful in different ways.
ReplyDeleteLinda, thanks for hosting the swap! I've had such a blast participating. I love the necklace you made that can be worn short or long. Thanks for reminding me about that design option. Great pieces!!
ReplyDeleteAgain thank you for hosting the Hop. You did a wonderful job. I love the color scheme you chose. Kudos for using the curves. Love that one.
ReplyDeleteLinda-Thank you for all of your time and effort you put into this swap and hop. It is appreciated. Making a necklace that can be worn multiple ways is a wonderful design that I is so smart. Your color palette is really pretty. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWOW! She sent a tons of lampwork beads! I love how you transitioned into another color on the necklaces. And your pendant turned out great!
ReplyDeleteTalk about some gorgeous bead! And I love you really highlighted their uniqueness with both necklaces. I just adore the second one with the patina focal.
ReplyDeleteSome gorgeous beads in equally gorgeous designs! Love the ingenious two-in-one necklace. The altered focal is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLinda, we love the sweet colors on your design! SO sweet and yummy. <3
ReplyDeleteLove the fab colours. Those earrings are great..Great job Linda !
ReplyDelete