I am so excited to be a first time participant in Toltec Jewel's Octoberfest blog hop! I love when Rita hosts a blog hop; she is always extremely generous and the beads she provides us are wonderful. This time, however, the hop is a bit different. The whole premise of this hop is to celebrate Autumn. You don't have to make jewelry. Some of the suggestions that Rita makes for the hop include, creating a fall craft, have a get together, carve a pumpkin or any combination of autumnal themed activities you can think of. I can't wait to see what everyone has done!
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I remember when I was a girl and lived in the Suburbs of Chicago, what a great time of year this was. We don't get much Fall down here in Florida, (It is in the 80's as I write this), but I do remember hayrides, apple picking, the scent of freshly made cinnamon donuts at the Wauconda apple orchard, and that crisp feel of the season in the air. Now, Fall reminds me of birthdays (there are several this time of year), festive fun for children, the upcoming holidays and a time of renewal.
To celebrate the season, I made several pieces of jewelry (of course!!) and a Halloween themed card. All of my jewelry pieces were pumpkin themed. I used different lampwork glass pumpkins that could be worn all the way through Thanksgiving.
Wonderful patina-ed leaves, lampwork glass lentil shaped pumpkins and some sparkly crystals in champagne and burnt sienna.
Czech glass rondelles in yellow and red, lampwork pumpkins and crystals.
Finally, a handmade Halloween card. I embossed the leaves and added a fun Victorian inspired Halloween greeting. Little autumnal flowers complete the design.
I had so much fun participating in Octoberfest. Thank you again, Rita for making all of this happen. Make sure to stop by and see what all the other participants have created!
Toltec Jewels Jewel School Friends (hostess)
Dini Bruinsma http://www.angazabychanges.blogspot.nl/
Marybeth Rich http:/forestofjewels.blogspot.com/ (You are here)
Mary Govaars http://www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com/
Mischelle Andrade-Fanucchi http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com
Karin Grosset Grange http://ginkgoetcoquelicot.blogspot.fr
Andrea Zenith Glick http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/
Nan Smith http://wirednan.blogspot.com
Linda Anderson http://CherryOnTopDesign.Co
Becky Pancake http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com
Melissa Trudinger http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/
Lennis Carrier http://windbent.wordpress.com/
Sue Kennedy http://suebeads.blogspot.com/
Kim Dworak http://www.cianciblue.blogspot.com/
Jo-Ann Woolverton http://itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca
Jennifer Reno http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/
Veralynne Malone http://veradesigns.blogspot.com
Lori Schneider http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/
Shaiha Williams http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/
Alisa Siceloff http://armoredmermaid.blogspot.com
Pam Traub http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com/
Cryss Thain http://beaddragons.blogspot.com/
Maria Lourdes Rios http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com
Kathy Lindemer http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
Carolyn Lawson http://Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com
Blanca Medina http://www.peru-medesigns.com/
Debbie Rasmussen www.Kepirasmussen.blogspot.ca
Heather Richter http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Breeding http://99bobotw.blogspot.com/
Carol Dillman http://dillmansdallies.blogspot.com/
Chris Eisenberg www.wanderware.blogspot.com
Rebecca Sirevaag www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com
Sam Waghorn http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk
Sherri Stokey www.KnotJustMacrame.com
Gina Hockett www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com
Michelle McCarthy http://fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Michelle Buettner http://www.MiShelDesigns.blogspot.com
Dana Hickey http://magpieapproved.blogspot.com
Claire Fabian http://saraccino.blogspot.com
Cynthia Abner http://createdtreasures.blogspot.com
Renetha Stanziano http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
Jami Shipp http://CelebratingLifewithDaMamaShipp.blogspot.com
Charlie http://505indiechic.blogspot.com
Gloria Allen http://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com/
Lisa Johnson http://spudandmrsbutters.blogspot.com
Marde Lowe http://fancimardesigns.blogspot.com
Jill Bradley http://chat2jill.blogspot.com
Toni Gifford https://plus.google.com/+ToniG28
Shawnda D'Arcy https://www.facebook.com/JewelryByShawnda
RaMona Woolson http://jerseygirlsbeadwork.blogspot.com
Esterina Jagiella http://ekleijar.blogspot.com
Sandra McGriff http://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com
Mary McGraw http://mkaymac.blogspot.com
Alenka Obid http://pepita-handmade.blogspot.com
Marianne Baxter http://simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com
Ann Schroeder www.beadlove.wordpress.com
Inge von Roos http://ingetraud.wordpress.com
Robin Reed http://willowdragon.blogspot.com
Suzanne Berk https://www.facebook.com/IRescueJewelryDesign
Mowse Doyle http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com
Diana Miglionico Shiraishi http://jasmineteadesigns.blogspot.com
RanaLea http://ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com
Andrea Rivers http://turtlesoupcreative.blogspot.com
Janine Lucas http://esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories
Tanya McGuire http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com
Anindita Basu http://alankarshilpa.blogspot.com
Mitzie Crider http://needfulluxuries.blogspot.com
Deb Fortin http://studiok24.blogspot.ca
Cynthia Kent Machata http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com
Cheri Reed http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com
Laurel Hanson http://stonewingdesigns.com/blogs/stonewingdesignsblog
Ingrid Anderson http://lilisgems.wordpress.com/
Karla Morgan http://Texaspepperjams.blogspot.com
Lori Anderson www.PrettyThings.com
Louise Mccormick-Glazier http://lilyandjasmine.blogspot.com/
Jasvanti Patel http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
Susan Kelly http://midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com/
Lee Koopman http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com/
Carol Briody http://cbriody.blogspot.com/
Kathy Lindemer http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
Renetha Stanziano http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/
Divya N http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/
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Nice to see pumpkin inspired jewelry that could be worn through the year. I love the combination of patina leaves with the beads
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your earrings. Very pretty. Lovely necklace as well.
ReplyDeleteI love making cards! Sadly, I don't do it nearly often enough. The embossing is such a sweet detail. Your carnelian beads look good enough to eat :) Seriously look like candy corn, perfect for OctoberFest! Love the pumpkins too!
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are all gorgeous, the colors so perfect for fall. I would love to wear these pieces. Rita's hops are indeed so much fun.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jewelry, I love what you made!
ReplyDeleteHi Marybeth, all of your designs are beautiful. It is nice that they can be worn all year no just for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteVery cute jewelry and card. I especially like the earrings with the leaves.
ReplyDeleteLove your jewellery♥, but the idea of making a card is a very sweet one♥ beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your earrings, especially the first pair. All very autumny!
ReplyDeleteYour designs are to perfect for this season and I just love the card.
ReplyDeleteYour earrings are seasonal perfection- love the little pumpkins. As for the card- I love vintage images like those.
ReplyDeleteOh those are all beautiful! I can't decide which pumpkins are my fave.. maybe the lentils because you don't see pumpkin lentils! :)
ReplyDeleteOddly enough, I always consider hayrides an early spring thing, rather than a fall thing. Probably because I used to go on a hayride during the maple syrup festival, so I always link 'hay ride' with frosty air :) lol
Beautiful earrings....and I truly loved the card! Never thought about make a card for Halloween....great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat earrings and the card is wonderful! So creative!
ReplyDeleteYou were definitely inspired by autumn, I love the long necklace, it is very elegant, and it looks fun to make cards, I really like yours.
ReplyDeleteWe may have more fall that you (I'm in Nebraska) but we also have more winter LOL! Enjoy your Florida weather :)
ReplyDeletePersonally, I love the leaf and pumpkin earrings. Everything is just gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your pieces and the Patina earrings for some reason spoke to me. I love the coloring and texture of these earrings.
ReplyDeletewow Marybeth you have really made some wonderful items. I must admit i stopped for a few seconds when i read cinnamon doughnuts! Your cute little card is adorable and your jewellery as always is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Jewelry, love the leaves earrings! Great job! Have a Blessed Day
ReplyDeleteNice pieces. The necklace .looks easy to wear all autumn long.
ReplyDeleteI really love the earrings with patina-ed leaves... and... your halloween card too!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely pieces! I especially like the earrings with the patina leaves. That is a great color combination. Your card is beautiful. I might have to make some Halloween cards for next year!
ReplyDeleteLove your necklace and earrings. Orange is becoming my new favorite colour. So bright and cheery. Your card is also really neat. that is a skill I haven't pursued but i do appreciate the artistry involved.
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