Here's this month's inspiration and what Eric had to say about it:
Well, it is that time of the year again...the time for the creepy pagan goodness that is Halloween! This is a tricked out raven from the Tower of London (which has its own creepy past) which we visited this summer. If you don't have anything Corvidae to include in your post, I'd be equally happy with something suitably wicked and dark!
I was initially a bit concerned that I wouldn't have much to pick from for this month's challenge when I saw what Eric had chosen. I used a whole bunch of raven/crow inspired beads a while back for a couple of other challenges and wasn't really sure how much I had left. I shouldn't have worried, LOL.
The first thing I made was a bracelet with a lovely raven focal by Summer Wind Art. (I had honestly forgotten that I had bought him!) I chose a mix of Czech glass, brass, and stripey bone beads along with a single blue tiger eye oval. I love the look of this bracelet but I worry that I made it just a bit too long. I may have to take it apart and restring it (sigh) but for now I'll share it as is!
Apparently I was in bracelet mode this time... I made a second bracelet this month! This one is a variation on bracelets I've made in the past with a wonderful feather component from Vintaj Natural Brass. I realized I've only done this design in brighter colors... so to celebrate our raven friends I did one using the black patina paint from Vintaj/Ranger and paired it with some black Czech glass beads.
I had high hopes of making a few more things but time got away from me. It happens. I keep saying that life should start to settle down, but I'm pretty sure that's just a lie I tell myself to keep moving forward. I'm sure that many of you can relate!
Now it's your turn! Please add links to/photos of your own creations below. I love seeing what everyone else is making too! Check back on November 1st to see what Eric has in store for us next month!
