Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Art Elements May 2017 Component of the Month

Each month over on the Art Elements blog they host a Component of the Month giveaway and challenge.  This time I wasn't one of the lucky ones who was chosen to receive one of Lesley Watt's amazing shell cross section pedants.  Luckily, she had a few extra for sale and I managed to snag one... as well as some of her bronze charms!  If you love this as much as I do, she still has some for sale in her shop HERE.


As luck would have it, the same day I got my package from Lesley, I also received my latest destash goodies from Allegory Gallery that included some ceramic rounds by Keith O'Connor that were a perfect match for my pendant.

I love it when a design just comes right together, and I feel like that's what happened this time.  I started by pulling together some Czech glass beads in blues and greens to match the pendant along with some patinated brass beads with a design that reminds me of sea urchins for some reason.  To add some contrast in both color and texture, I also grabbed some Bronzite rounds, Tibetan agate, and faceted Green Aventurine.



Each of Lesley's pieces is unique and lovely... I hope you'll check out what the other participants made too!

Sarajo Wentling - You Are Here
Art Elements team
Laney Mead
Diana Ptaszynski
Susan Kennedy
Cathy Mendola
Jen Cameron
Caroline Dewison
Claire Fabian
Karen Totten
NIky Sayers
Jenny Davies-Reazor
Lindsay Starr
Lesley Watt
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19 comments:

  1. baymoondesignMay 30, 2017 at 7:51 AM

    Great pendant! Thanks for putting Lesley's shop link on the blog. I enjoyed a quick look through her beauties.

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  2. Niky SayersMay 30, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    I love all the beads you pick out they work so well with Lesley's focal such a lovely design

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  3. LesleyMay 30, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    This has such a lovely earthy ancient feel to it Sarajo and you selected great beads to complement the focal. Thanks for joining us in this challenge.

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  4. SueBeadsMay 30, 2017 at 11:47 AM

    Great bead choices Sarajo - thanks for playing along!

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  5. Mary RedmanMay 30, 2017 at 12:30 PM

    Earthy and ancient. It looks like it was pulled from an ancient ship wreck! It is gorgeous!

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  6. Diana P.May 30, 2017 at 2:24 PM

    So pretty! I love the Keith O'Connor piece you paired it with!

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  7. CarolineMay 30, 2017 at 2:27 PM

    Gorgeous design, I love the earthy tones you've used, they're perfect!

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  8. Ann SchroederMay 30, 2017 at 4:23 PM

    I love what you made! The Keith O'Connor beads are indeed perfect with the pendant.

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  9. UnknownMay 30, 2017 at 5:11 PM

    This is a stunning necklace..just perfect!!

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  10. LindsayMay 30, 2017 at 6:56 PM

    I love how everything looks to be the same ancient age, like an artifact long buried. Thank you for playing along with us!

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  11. Karen TottenMay 30, 2017 at 11:27 PM

    Wow. I love this. Has a very ancient artifact feeling to it.

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  12. LaneyMay 30, 2017 at 11:35 PM

    Beautiful, your colours really accent each other.

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  13. Jess GreenMay 31, 2017 at 2:42 AM

    Wow, I love the selection of beads in this necklace - they all go together so well! Very fresh and summery :)

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  14. JennyMay 31, 2017 at 5:26 AM

    Sea urchin bass - I totally see that and agree! Gorgeous piece Sarajo! Thanks for participating! Is it long? It looks long - and I can see it worn layered!

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    1. Sarajo WentlingMay 31, 2017 at 5:38 AM

      Thanks, Jenny! It is pretty long and can just be slipped over your head. :)

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  15. Cathy Spivey MendolaMay 31, 2017 at 6:32 AM

    Your bead selections are absolutely perfect!! This necklace is so lovely and really enhances Lesley's beautiful pendant.

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  16. Tracee Dock - The Classic BeadJune 4, 2017 at 4:42 PM

    You do such good work! I love those focal beads! Lesley puts out some amazing work.

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  17. LeonaJune 4, 2017 at 9:47 PM

    Really pretty. Love how it all came together - it was serendipity!

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  18. Linda - Earthshine.co.ukJune 5, 2017 at 1:08 AM

    Beautiful! Love those colours, you matched them perfectly.

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