Wednesday 2 October 2013

Autumn Design Challenge Reveal

It seems like such a long time ago now, since I received my package of beads from the lovely Caroline of Blueberri Beads and Lesley of Thea Elements.

I was excited to get started and the package was so inspiring that I made the first bracelet and necklace the morning the parcel arrived.  Keen?  I'll say so!











 The fabric used in these were remnants of silk used by my daughter in one of her theatrical costumes and I randomly zigzagged contrasting threads through it - the colours tied in well with the lovely ceramic heart and the bronze connector of Lesley's.  I added just a couple of my lampwork rustic rounds to the ceramic heart pendant and was immediately pleased with the design.

Living by the sea I wanted to get a little piece of home into my next design and driftwood seemed the perfect compliment for the rustic ceramic beads used in this necklace.

It's hard to see from this image but Caroline's urchin beads seemed to look just right!

The next design took a little longer to come together, but now that it is finished I think I am happiest with it.  I don't know why but I sat and looked at the bronze connector for hours before selecting just the right beads to go with it.  I knew I wanted the connector to serve as an off centred focal.  I am really quite pleased with the overall look and hope I did both Caroline and Lesley proud!




I can't wait to catch up with all the lovely designs - if you too wish to see what everyone else did with their components just follow the links below:


Here again are the contents of my parcel:











13 comments:

  1. You have a great eye for colour, they're all beautiful. I love what you've done with the star flower!

    Thank you for joining in with us!

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  2. The necklace with the driftwood piece is so awesome! I love natural wood very much

    (have my own a bit similar necklace on every day! link: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Eu7kpmrtOsc/UjlQNyRmroI/AAAAAAAAgPQ/07B6xu78sqY/s1600/cutest+022.jpg )

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  3. Very pretty - I love how you included the driftwood.

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  4. I love your textures throughout your pieces. Very lovely.

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  5. Three beautiful pieces! I love the silk in the first piece which adds great texture. And the driftwood in the second piece is so perfect with the other beads. Your last piece has wonderful colors- a great piece for fall.

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  6. Proud indeed Gay - so many lovely designs and such a depth of variety. Thank you for joining in our little challenge and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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  7. What a great variety of projects! They are all beautiful!

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  8. There are so many materials and different textures in your pieces! You didi a great job!
    Ambra

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  9. Thank you all and a massive thank you to Lesley and Caroline - its my first ever challenge and blog hop - so I only hope I did everything right. I have loved looking at all the jewellery - so varied and inspiring. Thanks again Gay x

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  10. Ooooo these are all scrumptious i love the set the colours are gorgeous and that wee driftwood one is beautiful

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  11. So many lovely designs! The way you incorporated that connector was just right!

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  12. Lovely pieces! I especially like the driftwood necklace.

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  13. What a great use of color! I really like the variety you of textures in your pieces! :)

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