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!
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.
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:
- Lesley Watt – http://thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.co.uk/
- Caroline Dewison – http://blueberribeads.co.uk
- Made By Jules - http://madebyjulesjewellery.blogspot.co.uk/
- Heidi Post – http://expostfactojewelry.blogspot.co.uk/
- Janet Bocciardi – http://www.honeyfromthebee.com/
- Alice – http://alice-dreaming.blogspot.com
- Dolores Raml – http://craftydscreations.wordpress.com
- Lucy Haslam – http://faerystone.blogspot.co.uk/
- Pine Ridge treasures - http://www.gratefulartist.blogspot.com
- Shirley Moore – http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com
- Tracy Collins – http://travelsintimedesigns.blogspot.co.uk
- Melissa Trudinger – http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/
- Mags – http://magsinhelmet.blogspot.com
- Pepita – http://pepita-handmade.blogspot.co.uk/
- Jo-Ann – http://itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.com
- Toltec Jewels – http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com
- Judith Johnston – http://www.judith-johnston.com/blog
- Janine Lucas – http://www.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories
- Madeline Bunyan – http://madelinebunyan.wordpress.com/
- Chic and frog – http://www.chicandfrog.wordpress.com
- The Moon & Seven Stars - http://moonandsevenstars.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/autumn-design-challenge.html
Here again are the contents of my parcel:
You have a great eye for colour, they're all beautiful. I love what you've done with the star flower!
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The necklace with the driftwood piece is so awesome! I love natural wood very much
ReplyDelete(have my own a bit similar necklace on every day! link: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Eu7kpmrtOsc/UjlQNyRmroI/AAAAAAAAgPQ/07B6xu78sqY/s1600/cutest+022.jpg )
Very pretty - I love how you included the driftwood.
ReplyDeleteI love your textures throughout your pieces. Very lovely.
ReplyDeleteThree 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.
ReplyDeleteProud 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great variety of projects! They are all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many materials and different textures in your pieces! You didi a great job!
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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
ReplyDeleteOoooo these are all scrumptious i love the set the colours are gorgeous and that wee driftwood one is beautiful
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely designs! The way you incorporated that connector was just right!
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces! I especially like the driftwood necklace.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of color! I really like the variety you of textures in your pieces! :)
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