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| Cecropia Moth. Photo by Ashley Fly |
I love how open ended this challenge is since the only rules are that you use art beads that relate to the theme. I've got lots of good bug beads in my stash to choose from... bees, moths, butterflies, fireflies, ladybugs. Oh my! What to choose? I decided to set the bees aside at least since that ties into this month's Inspired by Reading Book Club selection. (If you're interested you can see those designs HERE.)
Next up, another new necklace! This one started with a small blue dragonfly pendant from Earthenwood Studio that I got in a mixed lot of beads from one of Andrew Thornton's destash events. I guess I've just been in a stringing mood because I didn't even consider doing anything different for this one. I had just gotten the perfect blue Czech glass rondelles at Bead & Button from Nirvana Beads that became the main component of my design. I added in some darker blue Czech glass beads in a variety of shapes including a set of flowers with some brass accents in the mix.
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Beautiful work!! I love them all but I think my absolute favorite is the labradorite with that sweet little firefly charm.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I haven't strung any designs in a long time. Your pieces are making me want to give it another go. Awesome job and thanks for joining in!
ReplyDeleteSometimes stringing is just what a design cries out for... I feel like I go through phases. Clearly I was feeling a little symmetrical when I made these!
DeleteVery nice Sarajo! I like stringing sometimes as well - I'm more of a simple jewelry kind of person myself - they are lovely!
ReplyDeleteAll lovely designs but that first one I really love!
ReplyDeleteOh, Sarajo, These are all lovely odes to our insect friends, but the first one really caught my eye. Love the subtle glow of the beads...a perfect compliment to the shiny little firefly pendant.
ReplyDeleteAll gorgeous designs, but that first one is a stunner!!
ReplyDeleteThey are all lovely, but I especially love the way you played with the bead shapes in the firefly necklace!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great when you have a happy accident like with the first necklace. All lovely pieces but that first necklace is my favourite
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Thank you for playing along with us! I love that GGS firefly and will need to seek out one for my own collection. Beautiful work, thank you for being inspired!
ReplyDeleteWhat a prolific month! I too, love the GG firefly. I too will seek it out. LOL. Sometimes stringing really is the answer - I love both necklaces - and their texture and size/scale variety.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue bead necklace. It makes me want to snatch it up and wear it immediately
ReplyDeleteLove the way you've used limited colour palettes on each lovely piece - very classy.
ReplyDeleteLove that blue piece it is like Blue Delft :D
ReplyDeleteGreat creations. I especially love the Green Girl firefly necklace. It really stuck in my mind! I was surprised how far back I had to go to see it again. It seems like I had just seen it, but I guess I just kept thinking about it! :)
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