Thursday, June 30, 2016

Summertime!: Art Jewelry Elements June Challenge

The team over at the Art Jewelry Elements blog occasionally host themed challenges where anyone can play along... this is one of those months and the theme is Summertime!  They left it pretty open to interpretation, challenging us to make something inspired by what summertime means to you.   So, what says summer to me?  Here's a few things:  Long, sunny days; gin and tonics on the patio; trips to the beach (even though I haven't done that in summer since childhood); boat outings; bright colors; colorful butterflies and other insects; watermelon (even though I don't like to eat it).

Some summertime inspiration from the AJE team!

The first thing that came to my mind was sunny days... and I knew it was time to finally use one of my tiny collection of Jade Scott pendants that I've been jealously hoarding now that she stopped making jewelry components.  Even though the pendant is made of copper, its patina gives it more of the look of natural brass so I went that route.  I wire wrapped some lemon jade and dyed agate rounds along with a couple of Czech glass beads.          



On my recent trip to the Bead & Button show, I picked up a bunch of new beads from Golem Design Studio including some fun sunshine pattern lentil beads.  Let the sun shine in!  It's no secret that I love using Golem lentils in fun multi-strand bracelets based on a design by Lorelei Eurto, but with how many of them I just bought, I need to branch out in my design choices!  I ended up making a sunshiny necklace and bracelet that could be worn alone or as a set.



Thanks for stopping by!  You can see how everyone else interpreted Summertime over on the AJE blog HERE.  Or use the links below.  Have a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend!


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11 comments:

  1. AliceJune 30, 2016 at 7:31 AM

    Both are so fitting for summer. The colorful beads and chains really show off the pieces.

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  2. AnonymousJune 30, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    Nice! Love them all! I never realized that Golem pattern was based on sunshine, thanks for that!

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  3. LesleyJune 30, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    Perfect designs for this challenge Sarajo - thanks for joining in with us on this challenge.

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  4. bairozanJune 30, 2016 at 10:46 AM

    You can really see the sun shine through your pieces! I love both interpretations - the strong almost white and blinding sun rays at noon and the warm and bright colors that go with Golem Design beads!

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  5. JennyJune 30, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    Oh - so much bounty! Glad you used the Jade Scott - hoarding is good, but creating is more satisfying! The bracket is fiery! Love it. And a necklace - like the round link especially - echoing the lentil shape. So glad you could join us!

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  6. Empty nester at lastJune 30, 2016 at 12:52 PM

    Now those pieces really scream summer! I love them all! Great job on bringing summer to us with your creations!

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  7. CarolineJune 30, 2016 at 1:48 PM

    Beautiful designs, all perfect for summer. I particularly love the Golem necklace!

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  8. Shai WilliamsJune 30, 2016 at 4:39 PM

    Wow! All of your designs scream summer! I especially like the bracelet as it is one that I would wear often and I just love that color combo.

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  9. Niky SayersJuly 2, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    What beautiful summery pieces, I love the colours! I am hoarding my Jade Scott pieces too and those Golem beads are just wonderful!

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  10. Ann SchroederJuly 3, 2016 at 3:13 PM

    I love all of your designs. They look like the best parts of summer!

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  11. SueBeadsJuly 8, 2016 at 6:02 PM

    Very cute pieces, Sarajo! I understand what you mean about hoarding Jade's pieces, I have a small hoard as well. Probably won't ever use them! Thanks for playing along!

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