Summer Lovin' Blog Hop!

"Summer lovin, had me a blast.  Summer loving happened so fast"

Yep here it is! My wonderful friend Amy of Amybeads set up another challenge for us.  Look at what she put together for our kit!

My first challenges was to actually figure out what to do with this.  I love "Tree of Live" and had yet to see one that would spark my creativity.  I knew I was super busy but I couldn't pass this one up.  It spoke to me.  

My next challenge was to actually finish the piece.  It was so funny I thought I was going to pull the coppers and golds from the pendant but for some reason every time I picked it up I would hear...

"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot...."

The chain actually came first.  I have been playing with Chevron stitch because of Sonoko's book Japanese Beadwork.  It is a funny think that I never really understood the stitches purpose or how to work it until looking through her book.  There will be alot more about that when I post the review of her book this month.  

I love the dimension of the chain and how it feels on.  It actually worked up rather quickly and was finished way before my I sprained my finger and then the pendant just plain popped out at me.  

I have also been learning so much from Jamie's book Dimensional Bead Embroidery (which is another review I have for you all) and this time I actually ventured to try something on my own. I really have to tell you that working with grey was so much fun.  All the variations and it's versatility I just love it.

So here is "Paved Paradise"

So once again I have to thank Amy for letting me play along and sparking my creativity so much.  You girlfriend are amazing!

Look who else is playing along!

Renetha LampLightCrafts

Lori B.

Kepi   A little of this, a little of that...

Shannon Falling Into the Sky

Maryanne Zingala's Workshop

Shirley Beads and Bread

Dawn Designs by Dawn Marie

Therese Therese's Treasures 

Vimala The Bead Diaries

Ginger lilmummy likes...

Linda Lindy's Designs

Kristen My Bead Journey

Lois ¿Que Onda Q'town?
Lucy K.
Debbie Beechy Beetique
Tanya A Work in Progress
Audrey Dreams of Absolution
Sandra Stories from the City of Brass
Mary MLH Jewelry Designs

Have a blast hoppin!!!!  I know I will!

Hugs and Blessings

KK