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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Art Jewelry Elements Component of the Month Reveal - Sue

Can you believe it is May 31st already. Where did the spring go? I know mine has been filled with visits with family and a bit of sickness but all and all it was a good month. Here we are at the reveal of Sue of SueBeads component of the month reveal.

I love these little cabochons! I received a star and two hearts. Since May was just so busy I did not get to using all of them but I did start with the star. As always I was so excited I did not get a picture of them before I started playing. Here is what I have for the star at this moment.

I initially wanted to frame the star but I think my E6000 needs to be replaced because I couldn't get the star to stay on the backing. I hated to cover any of it with beads but I am actually really pleased with how it turned out. In my stash I found these other stars that just seemed to beg to play so I did them up the same.

Now I have to tell you this is only the second time I have tried to make multiple embroidered components for a necklace. I love the look of the ones that I have seen but I have yet to be brave enough to go to this level.

As you can see I am a bit stuck at this point. I have yet to decide how to make the strap. First I have run out of silver beads so I was thinking I could go with navy and white for it.

I have a few ideas but nothing has given me that "YES" moment.

Be sure to hop to our other guest and team members blogs to see what they were inspired to create.

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

Art Jewelry Elements Component of the Month reveal - SueBeads

It is that time again for the Component of the Month reveal. I was so excited to finally get a set of these amazing beaded beads made by Sue of Suebeads. I love seeing other beadweavers creations.

Sue's stitching quality is truly amazing. These are of amazing quality. I really should remember to take pictures of the beads BEFORE I use them, but you can sort of see them here.

The other reason I should really take a picture is when something like this happens

Yes you can see here something terrible happened but it wasn't all my fault. The cat tried to eat my bead.

Cute isn't she? No not when she plays on my tray. Lucky the beads were small and I did not have to take her to the vet. I also have to tell you that I was recovering from surgery and I did not notice right away.

I had a thought of making a really cool bracelet using the beaded beads in this way.

I am still rethinking the design now. I was thinking of using the pendant by Rebekah of
Tree Wing Studio as the accent to bring out the bead now.

Please go check out what everyone else has created. I can not wait to see.

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KK

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Choosy-Chicks-Choose-Chicklets Blog Hop

Hosted by the lovely Rita of Jewel School Friends.

I was completely thrilled to be one of the lucky participants for this challenge. I am a huge fan of Sue of Suebeads. She is not only a friend but a very talented artist. And lets face it these chicklet beads are so fun and happy who wouldn't be excited?

Well I wanted something special to showcase this little treasure so it sat and sat until it started talking. I know you have heard me say this before but it is so true for me. I put so many options together but unless the bead is chatting up a storm it just doesn't fit. So like I said it sat and sat. In fact it sat until Friday. I had a few other pieces to complete while I was waiting for it to get chatty. Darn thing just wouldn't speak I tell ya.

So I had to finish up a necklace from the Art Jewelry Elements Component of the Month that Linda had hosted because I finally knew the right way to clasp it.

Dont you know that little chicklet began screaming at me! I knew just what to do!

I loved how this turned out and to be honest since I am going to BeadFest in August I am getting a whole strand to play with because I can see a bracelet full of them.

Now you all should know I have to remake this. And this is why...

Did you see that thread!!!!!! You should have heard the words when I found it!!! (Well probably not cuz some of you think I am too nice to say what came out of my mouth)

I will remake it and wear it because it is just so precious! Now I want you to go check out what everyone else made with theirs!!! I am so excited to hop!

Guest of Honor & Featured Artist: Susan Kennedy

Sue Kennedy's blogs: SueBeads...A Beady Girl's blog

Art Jewelry Elements

Sue Kennedy's website SueBeads

SueBeads Art Beads SueBeads

Hostess:

Toltec Jewels http://www.JewelSchoolFriends.com

Artists:

Linda Anderson http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Reno http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/

Shirley Moore http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/

Kristen Stevens http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com

Marybeth Rich http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com

Jael Thorp http://jaelsjewels.blogspot.com/

Melissa Trudinger http://Beadrecipes.wordpress.com

Andrea Glick http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/

Nan Smith http://wirednan.blogspot.com

Blanca Medina www.peru-medesigns.com

Shai Williams http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com

Carolyn Lawson http://Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com

Rana Wilson http://Ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com

Robin Reed http://willowdragon.blogspot.com

Robin Showstack http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/

Sheila Prosterman http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com

Karla Morgan http://Texaspepperjams.blogspot.com

Kari Asbury http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com

Kelly Rodgers https://www.facebook.com/BeadinBlackBlue

Jayne Capps https://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com/

Mischelle Andrade Fanucchi https://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/

Heather Richter http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com

Chris Eisenberg www.wanderware.blogspot.com

Kathleen Breeding http://www.zibbet.com/99BottlesofBeadsontheWall

Linda Landig http://lindalandig.wordpress.com

Crystal Thain http://beaddragons.blogspot.com/

Cheri Reed http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com

Heather d-Entremont http://frugalmadougall.wordpress.com/

Dini Bruinsma http://angazabychanges.blogspot.com/

Lori Schneider http://www.beadaddicted.blogspot.com/

Tammy Adams http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog.html

Melinda Orr http://bandanagirl.indiemade.com/blog

Lennis Carrier http://windbent.wordpress.com/

Cynthia Machata http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com

Elizabeth Hodges http://thewhisperingseas.blogspot.com

Debbie Rasmussen http://kepirasmussen.blogspot.com/

Tanya McGuire http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com/

Charlie Jacka http://clay-space.com/blog/

Ev Shelby http://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com/

Sharyl McMillian-Nelson http://sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com/

Jasvanti Patel http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com

Hugs
KK

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Art Jewelry Elements Component of the month Reveal - Sue Beads

I LOVE SUE'S CABS!!!!!

This is what she offered up this month for us to play with.

Now I would have also loved some chicklets but I can not resist the chance to play with her cabs!!!! If you saw my last post I was part of the Waxed Linen Blog hop and now I need linen and chicklets!

So on with my creation. I should tell you that I had a little health hiccup earlier this month just when Sue's cab arrived and I needed to keep my mind off the waiting and itching. LOL I also new from the moment I picked my cab (actually she made one special for me....Thanks for that!) what I wanted to do. That does not happen very often. Here is where the inspiration came from.

I loved making the Dutch Spiral with twins so much I new it would make a good necklace!

And I embroidered the pendant with twins too!!!

I was able to wear this on Mothers' Day to the Rochester Lilac Festival and got a few comments.

Sorry this post is so short I am working through a migraine but that does not take away the love I have for this necklace that is now a cherished part of my collection!!! Please check out what everyone else choose and made I can not wait!!!

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