SUNNY DAY BLOG HOP *** A Lisa Lodge Challenge

It has been a long while since I have visited with you my friends.  For this, I apologize.  I promise not to be such a stranger from now on.  My "come-back" blog is very special.  It is a bead challenge from Lisa Lodge of Pine Ridge Treasures.

    You know I was over the moon when I saw this package of goodies.  My mind was all over the place! I love the colors!  I love the cultured sea glass and the brass findings!!   I can make this and I can make that....

Please read on to see what I decided on.

     The very first thing I HAD to make were these GEOMETRIC GLASS EARRINGS:

At this point I need to add a disclaimer....My camera is new and I am trying to figure it out.  The pale glass is a lemon yellow.  I hope that by the time I have these list in my shop I will have the color right.  The circles are periwinkle.  The  thread used is olive drab (it really is the name) waxed Irish linen.  I think I say this every blog hop...but I may just keep these.  

Naturally, When the earrings were done, the matching necklace was screaming to be made!

 

      I believe the middle pendant shows the detail of the etching in the cultured sea glass.  The word LOVE is etched in bold capital letters.  

     On one side of the necklace you have anchors in the sand; the other sea turtles swimming with the current.  I have aptly (I think, anyway) I LOVE THE BEACH.

     For me, one of the best parts of summer is waking up to the birds singing!  I was so thrilled that Lisa included these sweet song birds in the kits.

These SONG BIRD EARRINGS will be in my shop when I re-open (as well as everything you see on this page).

This piece is presented last because it represents the LAST DAYS of SUMMER,  From the chainmaille rosettes to the teardrop (tears of sadness) crackle glass pendant.

Don't be too sad there are many more SUNNY DAYS at the following blogs.  Check out what these lovely ladies did with their kits:

Your hostess:  Lisa Lodge, A Grateful Artist

Kim Dworak, Cianci Blue

Shaiha Williams, Shaiha’s Ramblings

Becky Pancake, Becky Pancake Bead Designs

Beti Horvath, Stringing Fool Jewelry

Veralynne Malone, Designed by Vera

Rosee Hanemaayer, Silver Penny Artisans

Gloria Allen, Gloria Allen Designs

Chris Eisenberg, Wanderware

Stephanie McGinley, TBD

Carolyn Lawson, Carolyns Creations

Please leave you comments below.  Thank you so so much for stopping by!!!  

{{HUGS}}  Rosee

   

SURPRISE SATURDAY ~~~A Lisa Lodge Challenge~~~October 24, 2015

Lisa Lodge &  Pine Ridges Treasures'

Ceramic Bead Challenge

I love Lisa's blog hops and challenges.  I am not sure which part of the challenge I like best:  the creating or opening the mystery package to see what you will be working with.

For this ceramic challenge, Lisa offered two options:  Kit A and Kit B.  I took both...why right?  Double the fun!!!

Here is KIT A:

So hmmm...so many options......  but certain of my supplies spoke to me,  At least, as far as what to use with these handmade ceramic beads.     Here are the ceramics with my supplies:

I rarely stick with my original thoughts and plans.  I don't even remember what my original designs were.  They must have been pretty bad.  lol
Here are the final products for KIT A:

 Here is Kit B:

Here is a picture of the handmade ceramic beads with all of the items I wanted to include with these beautiful beads:

 You will see from the final pictures that I wasn't quite able to incorporate all of the materials.  I gave it a good try!

 

 

I had tremendous fun making these items!  I am looking forward to the next challenge on Dec 5, 2015.

The handmade ceramic beads are made by one of my favorite ceramic bead makers, Grubbi.

These items will be available in my shop soon!  

 

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