When I saw that this was the last challenge that Andrew Thornton was hosting I jumped at the chance to participate and much to my surprise I got a kit. He didn't have many available and what he did have sold fast.
The catch? The contents were a mystery.
Here is what was sent:
Yikes! Pink
Awesome Sauce! Loved this little bag of goodies :-)
I let the beads simmer on my beading table for a few days and then popped open that little baggie and dove right in. I decided to stick with the randomness of the baggie and use the contents randomly.
Here is the necklace I made, it is pretty far out of my box but I love it.
Bead dangles all from the baggie of beads and Vintaj natural brass chain and findings.
Pendant from Marsha Neal
I also made this bracelet. This is so "me" in its rustic simplicity. I have a shirt that is stripes of purple and grey with 3/4 length sleeves and this bracelet is so awesome with it.
I used the mystery components which are the 2 enameled round beads. I also grabbed the ceramic bead from Keith O'Connor.
I used the mystery components which are the 2 enameled round beads. I also grabbed the ceramic bead from Keith O'Connor.
Chalcedony Briolette and Round Rabbit Extra Focal
Mystery component, enameled round beads
Toggle bar made with a stick from Marsha Neal and a Vintaj natural brass ring.
Ceramic beads from Gaea Cannaday, lamp work from HMB Studio
Head over to Andrew's Blog to see what he made with their pink palette of beads and here are the participants:
Shannon Chomanczuk <---you are here
~Shannon
17 comments:
Wow - that's quite the soup and wonderful work with the contents!
Wow Shannon, these are beautiful I love the necklace and the bracelet is to die for.
Therese
Both designs are very pretty! I love the colors and layout! Suzette
Wow, Shannon - these are lovely pieces. I have to say that the bracelet totally rocks the house. I love everything about, right down to the shape and texture of each bead!
Those are both so soft and pretty! I love what you did with the dangles on the first one up the side. Clever design! Off to check out the rest!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Shannon - these are gorgeous! I love the necklace and the pendant is smashing! Love the bracelet too and the way you incorporated Marsha's bead as a toggle - excellent design and lovely colors!
I absolutely adore them both and swoop them off your table and take off running if I could! :-) You rocked it!
Yep my dear Shannon you totally ROCK!
Shannon, I'm not a fan of pink so this really would have been a challenge for me. I love the pieces you made. You managed to use the pink in a way that made it seem not so sugary--if that makes sense.
Wonderful job! I love that Marsha Neal focal in the necklace!
Love what you did with the soup contents...all those little dangles so fun! I especially like the bracelet very pretty!
I love pink! Marsha's pendant looks wonderful with the necklace! I love the bracelet too!
I usually run away from anything pink, but you've elevated the color to a whole new status with your designs. Love the Marsha Neal focal and toggle clasp design on your bracelet.
both are beauties!
Love, love, love your pieces! Beautiful!
Beautiful pieces! Pink is a real challenge for me as well and I have a rather large stash of them, because I am always trying to push myself out of my comfort zone. I am glad that things came together in your pieces and resulted in some lovely work! Good job!
And thank you for participating! This is the last challenge like this, but there are more on the horizon with a twist.
Beautiful pieces! Pink is a real challenge for me as well and I have a rather large stash of them, because I am always trying to push myself out of my comfort zone. I am glad that things came together in your pieces and resulted in some lovely work! Good job!
And thank you for participating! This is the last challenge like this, but there are more on the horizon with a twist.
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