Linda and I get together with 2 of our favorite beaders, Debra and LaVonne, every few months to -share ideas, projects and just have some fun. In July we decided to add a new element to our beading night and established a Challenge Event. Linda had purchased some premade necklaces in 4 different colors and we all took one home to 'recreate' for our next get together.
Well, each one of us did a little something different...Linda arrived wearing her creation and it was fun, interesting and looked entirely different from the original necklace...as a matter of fact,
it took us quite sometime to realize she was wearing the c
hallenge. She used chain, ribbon, wire and beads to create a three strand necklace that was perfect with her outfit.
LaVonne kept the original design and used the openings to attach wire and green crystals- giving is a very sophisticated look.
I took a antique beaded pendant my friend Linda V. brought back from a European trip and added it as a focal point on the necklace and embellished the original design with seed beads and blue glass beads to create a more vintage feel.
Deb disassembled the original piece and added teal, blue and black beads and wire wrapped them to the original cord and extended its length. She then added a focal bead and dangles. We had a great time sharing our thought process and really enjoyed sharing our creative experiments. Can't wait until October for our next challenge...j
it took us quite sometime to realize she was wearing the c
hallenge. She used chain, ribbon, wire and beads to create a three strand necklace that was perfect with her outfit.LaVonne kept the original design and used the openings to attach wire and green crystals- giving is a very sophisticated look.
I took a antique beaded pendant my friend Linda V. brought back from a European trip and added it as a focal point on the necklace and embellished the original design with seed beads and blue glass beads to create a more vintage feel.
Deb disassembled the original piece and added teal, blue and black beads and wire wrapped them to the original cord and extended its length. She then added a focal bead and dangles. We had a great time sharing our thought process and really enjoyed sharing our creative experiments. Can't wait until October for our next challenge...j
LOVE the header of your blog! Love the colurs,too! It is all so pretty. We;; done, Linda and Jane!!!
ReplyDeleteI want some pictures of Linda, though....
I love the challenge beads. I saw Linda's this weekend and it looks great. As always you both have the best jewelry around - I can't wait to see the newer pieces. JaniceH
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me be a part of your creative process! You help me to amaze myself as well as have LOTS of fun. Great job as always! Love, Debra
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful read! You girls are so creative and fun - (although I expect nothing less than this from you sis). Glad that you have teamed with these gals Linda and Lavonne - such a great vib between you. Keep that pretty jewelry coming!
ReplyDeleteLots of love and success!
Irene
Thank you so much for the birth announcement! I love your blog and will enjoy reading about your latest beading adventures. I wanted to see if you all wanted to enter the Bead Star (beadstar.com) challenge? Pictures are due in April... XOXOX Debbie D.
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