tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31322753729481329842023-11-16T07:15:26.468-05:00A Few Words From Within The PinesMarybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-24438696699559263642018-05-22T18:44:00.003-04:002018-05-22T18:45:14.848-04:00<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi All! I know I haven't posted in a very long time, but just wanted to update everyone on my new Privacy Policies. My Etsy Page and Website are now GDPR compliant.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-269f768a-8a06-228f-57b0-d9a19ec16d6f"></span><br />
<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At Forest of Jewels we care about your privacy and want to be compliant under the new GDPR Law introduced in the EU on the 25th of May. We've taken steps to make sure your personal data is safe and secure. In line with the new law we'd like to remind all EU members that we only keep your personal data for the length of time as is necessary for processing of orders and for our own tax records. You also have a right to any data we keep and that your inclusion in our group/page is voluntary and you can subscribe at any time. Your information is only shared with the immediate companies we need to in order to process your orders. We care about you and your personal data and thank you for your continued support. Companies we use: Etsy, Shopify, Instagram, Craftybase, Google Analytics, Facebook/Instagram Analytics, Pitney Bowes, MailChimp.</span></span></div>
Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-73600657848909569522016-05-24T08:45:00.001-04:002016-05-24T08:45:34.027-04:00We're All Ears May Challenge Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipa_zuxrx6_h7wS4-2ZXgFQc0HneeEv4GQageI5ld2YD7iKgD6S0g8rJsAPw-rpOuMYqG0xgxL30zGwje87NMTSwyp-b1kGM_BSfh8czWOD4RgGNEADgT12ZVSpRYGNPJG3fRFKKdIT_LH/s1600/Frances+Bread+Crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipa_zuxrx6_h7wS4-2ZXgFQc0HneeEv4GQageI5ld2YD7iKgD6S0g8rJsAPw-rpOuMYqG0xgxL30zGwje87NMTSwyp-b1kGM_BSfh8czWOD4RgGNEADgT12ZVSpRYGNPJG3fRFKKdIT_LH/s320/Frances+Bread+Crop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It has been a little while since I did one of the We're All Ear challenges, mostly because timing just hasn't worked out. Well this month I am a little late to the party, but I just had to participate when I saw the theme. Check our <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/2016/05/were-all-ears-may-inspiration.html" target="_blank">Erin's Link</a> to see more about this month's theme, which was tea parties!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found this a special theme for May because the month that contains Mother's Day always finds me reminiscing about my own mom and some of the other special ladies in my family who are no longer with us. Tea is often a part of that memory. I have some beautiful painted tea cups from one of my favorite Aunts and my own mom was a huge collector of tea pots. I kept of few of them as reminders of my mom. Tea pots and tea parties are often a fun part of play and I can remember setting up my own; fancy clothes, table cloth and if I were lucky a few special cups and homemade treats to go with!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZK5NZgtqXKERgtYpf-6Zlf2L7lF-VtOnR947WlVEkBnvwOfbMr8LtkBjuf6GCh2gWJmJfzcQk6tXCAKvfR8SQqkcDGS2KsxxqPTxLJvaP4qVXFVDskzmrKHsS_tdeiGDNwOSlRx0voel/s1600/may+earrings+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZK5NZgtqXKERgtYpf-6Zlf2L7lF-VtOnR947WlVEkBnvwOfbMr8LtkBjuf6GCh2gWJmJfzcQk6tXCAKvfR8SQqkcDGS2KsxxqPTxLJvaP4qVXFVDskzmrKHsS_tdeiGDNwOSlRx0voel/s320/may+earrings+3.jpg" width="278" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My earrings follow through on the tea party design theme. I used handmade lampwork glass beads created by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LampworkglassbeadsbyDebbieSmith" target="_blank">Debbie Smith</a> They remind me of both a beautiful floral tea pot and the delicate porcelain cups that go along with them. Also, I am loving these new matte crystals I am seeing so I of course had to add some. These rondelles are in slate blue. I chose them as a tribute to mom, whose favorite color was blue. Finally, the delicate gold charms add that extra special touch and make me think of dress up and going to a party.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMmZnvpQKgNJDXMMqKnT3mEHZiHsHBTHVmVsvK6lSEFyesQBakcC-wGktDszlbNRP31id0RQW5y5Zkq45kIYn1lmTDQT3Ggit2DixfE6RAsPq9Vs5gDqXcTBQCXE5aOqjXmIbYnTCtfU_/s1600/may+earrings+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMmZnvpQKgNJDXMMqKnT3mEHZiHsHBTHVmVsvK6lSEFyesQBakcC-wGktDszlbNRP31id0RQW5y5Zkq45kIYn1lmTDQT3Ggit2DixfE6RAsPq9Vs5gDqXcTBQCXE5aOqjXmIbYnTCtfU_/s320/may+earrings+5.jpg" width="203" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please stop by and check out what Erin created along with all the other participants at this month's <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/2016/05/were-all-ears-may-reveal.html" target="_blank">reveal post</a>! I would also love to hear your thoughts on my designs and your own tea party memories in the comments below. Thank you for stopping by!</span></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-70460041274605459972016-04-02T03:09:00.000-04:002016-04-02T03:09:52.923-04:00Color in Focus Jewelry Design Reveal for March<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMaZ_cMmy2uz8jJ241qQ5cRaYvpdTMJIqegQFfdJcNmJJyu6Kq0Fvmj1jGColRWKrniw1jU9h8diH7O2_ebBmgB9F-_DP3-t4EoRotUPieJxjF1kipwLTSebhyphenhyphen-S3CruVRbdDqPdVD-Ebr/s1600/coloured_pencils_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMaZ_cMmy2uz8jJ241qQ5cRaYvpdTMJIqegQFfdJcNmJJyu6Kq0Fvmj1jGColRWKrniw1jU9h8diH7O2_ebBmgB9F-_DP3-t4EoRotUPieJxjF1kipwLTSebhyphenhyphen-S3CruVRbdDqPdVD-Ebr/s320/coloured_pencils_2.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello again and I hope everyone is having a great spring! This is always one of my favorite times of year because even here in Florida we get signs of spring. The trees bud, the birds seem more active and our local Sandhill Cranes get new little wee ones. When I introduce you to the April colors, you will see that spring definitely inspired my choices. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But first, I want to reveal the jewelry I created with the Feb/March color palette. Here is a <a href="http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/2016/02/february-color-in-focus-inspiration.html" target="_blank">link</a> to the post I created announcing the colors if you want to be reminded of my choice. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next, a quick reminder of the beads I chose to work with:</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrj19jhRn7P4xYJ19434NBz8HOLqwk8Az78FOQcnwFEFchVdiwJYFMUdBC6YQ96U3QbSRkPubdEH0GovWjK5Z6kgo8h38nFtK5MA0zIWpz_S38JAsyqwgCO28-8jiFYaV9I0RNRZmNMtP/s1600/feb+beads+new+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrj19jhRn7P4xYJ19434NBz8HOLqwk8Az78FOQcnwFEFchVdiwJYFMUdBC6YQ96U3QbSRkPubdEH0GovWjK5Z6kgo8h38nFtK5MA0zIWpz_S38JAsyqwgCO28-8jiFYaV9I0RNRZmNMtP/s320/feb+beads+new+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you remember, I was really looking forward to working with the celery green along with the purple because it was a combination that I hadn't tried before. Here are the results!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz1PC92UyyNXDLX-Ff3J21HF6VtzvZ2I9i3HNhZKiJ8vIGsNC4Ymwx3HdJlXy7E2hSDzCnjxSb-VPxhyphenhyphenx_NZrOdmx60nUhfU6N2e06DFSW-LKa3RP4Dur0pieafiJh2UjXEIc7U5JI7_C4/s1600/green+apple+necklace+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz1PC92UyyNXDLX-Ff3J21HF6VtzvZ2I9i3HNhZKiJ8vIGsNC4Ymwx3HdJlXy7E2hSDzCnjxSb-VPxhyphenhyphenx_NZrOdmx60nUhfU6N2e06DFSW-LKa3RP4Dur0pieafiJh2UjXEIc7U5JI7_C4/s320/green+apple+necklace+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green Apple Necklace</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First up is what I am affectionately calling the green apple necklace. It really does give me that fresh, juicy vibe so I think I will stick with it. The large green lentil beads really do work very well with the vintage deep purple seed beads The bugle beads worked great as spacers and the blue faceted rondelles really did add the perfect pop. The necklace was much more muted on my design board before I added them.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKHJKOp_hE1NR3InrS5iRQqHiCsD_mjME9qsDC7oIJ2yN5yYCjul5uofUE8YVC-1ozWCdRK-vdXDemF2-NHri0xC78T-tjAi8pcjmKE_4oYA4-cbq905zIjgbDjNGa4nlRWBaozIgh-h5/s1600/purple+floral+necklace+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKHJKOp_hE1NR3InrS5iRQqHiCsD_mjME9qsDC7oIJ2yN5yYCjul5uofUE8YVC-1ozWCdRK-vdXDemF2-NHri0xC78T-tjAi8pcjmKE_4oYA4-cbq905zIjgbDjNGa4nlRWBaozIgh-h5/s320/purple+floral+necklace+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spring Floral Necklace</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you follow some of my blog posts you know how asymmetrical design is something I struggle with. My eye sees symmetry. Perfect sections of odd number of beads with either one focal or three. But I know it is a trend to not be that way and sometimes a group of beads really do stand out much better when you accent them in this way. The purple poly clay roses flow down the side of the necklace reminding me of the placement of a lei making this design take on a very feminine touch. Adding peridot green crystal rondelles again brings in that pop of color I would never have considered before. This necklace is very lightweight and I love how it has a lot of options for day or night wear.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6k1b8xcQikGTWG8gM_fVzULgaGQ2lGWv7H1FX-vHSlvdcVkVWKfOUhzDsd-DQ_8LwcaW0FT1ebvyfOSVUlI9E0ItSrNyT44f9qDkIYyVGPyb9JEB_jbcmvrGu_eELTLqv71XN3_yZmin/s1600/apple+flower+earrings+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6k1b8xcQikGTWG8gM_fVzULgaGQ2lGWv7H1FX-vHSlvdcVkVWKfOUhzDsd-DQ_8LwcaW0FT1ebvyfOSVUlI9E0ItSrNyT44f9qDkIYyVGPyb9JEB_jbcmvrGu_eELTLqv71XN3_yZmin/s320/apple+flower+earrings+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apple Blossom Earrings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I used to make earrings almost every time I created a necklace but for some reason I have gotten away from that lately. I wanted to get back to that so this time, I didn't make just one pair, but two! The first pair has the vintage purple Italian seed beads and the blue and peridot crystals. Purple Czech glass floral beads dangle gently from the bottom and that gives them a very distinct soft feminine feel.</span><div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLw5EFXzsr1ovtp_ykO8xVBG0gdZ3SI8kdLbI0NA6mZkYandoLgpbs-iJPxAaQi_rK3Q7aTEicRfLdLFAAMHcyUYfn7WZmDV__LjOHV_Sph5YMpxxUrc3WPg-evrTHb6Vo3EpFTw50nCu/s1600/purple+spike+earrings+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLw5EFXzsr1ovtp_ykO8xVBG0gdZ3SI8kdLbI0NA6mZkYandoLgpbs-iJPxAaQi_rK3Q7aTEicRfLdLFAAMHcyUYfn7WZmDV__LjOHV_Sph5YMpxxUrc3WPg-evrTHb6Vo3EpFTw50nCu/s320/purple+spike+earrings+2.jpg" width="304" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Purple Ice Earrings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /><div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I find it very interesting how using the same beads in different combinations can take a pair of earrings from soft and feminine to somewhat edgy. The vintage seed beads and crystals are here again, but when adding the vintage bugle beads the earrings take on a less classic look and become more visually daring. I want to encourage you to experiment this way. Lay out your beads in different combinations and see how just changing one or two can really change the whole look. I would love to hear about what you come up with!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, to introduce the April color inspiration. When looking for the next palette I wanted two things. First, I wanted to use very bright colors because the last two choices have been much more earthy in tone. So it was time to mix it up! Also, since it is Spring, I felt it was important to choose colors that embraced this time of year. So take a peek at the colors I will be working with for April!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://colorpalettes.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cvetovaya-palitra-1353.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://colorpalettes.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cvetovaya-palitra-1353.png" height="320" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from colorpalettes.net </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am looking forward to working with the bright crimson colors in combination with the coolness of the white and mint. I also feel like this could be used along with the Pantone colors of the year and for Spring as well. These colors make me think of new flowers, but it also makes me think of water and the beach and even a touch of Europe as well. I will be back mid month with my bead selections to show you what I will be working with.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would love for you to join me on this journey so feel free to jump right in! If you do create something, please share! </span></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" /></div>
Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-30103661295520970472016-03-10T00:23:00.000-05:002016-03-10T00:23:55.423-05:00Color in Focus February/March Bead Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjfd5fJZUaG1FYUYhVjVz_CVBAuVp6Osr-q7e9dQOmpxghXvCWQ_O5JiKu4F7nO4eOy41TmeIQymLPK8XnFxJmSHFcw09J_BUpflM9oWbSDOeej7-LEFFbTfbKa6ZeSdfgIRRGBl-_AeX/s1600/coloured_pencils_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjfd5fJZUaG1FYUYhVjVz_CVBAuVp6Osr-q7e9dQOmpxghXvCWQ_O5JiKu4F7nO4eOy41TmeIQymLPK8XnFxJmSHFcw09J_BUpflM9oWbSDOeej7-LEFFbTfbKa6ZeSdfgIRRGBl-_AeX/s320/coloured_pencils_2.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are a follower of my blog, (thank you if you are!!!) then you know that I started a new theme in January to post a monthly color study. Well, I kind of messed up in February. I got bogged down in designing and creating some special order pieces and just didn't have time to finish picking my beads, photographing them and creating something. I know that is a good problem to have, but I feel bad because I am really enjoying this process. I wanted you all to know that I didn't give up on it, but to give the wonderful color palette I picked last month its full due, I am going to finish off March using the same colors. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://colorpalettes.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cvetovaya-palitra-1277.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://colorpalettes.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cvetovaya-palitra-1277.png" height="320" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://colorpalettes.net/color-palette-1277/">http://colorpalettes.net/color-palette-1277/</a><br /><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is my post from last month with my initial thoughts :</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/2016/02/february-color-in-focus-inspiration.html" target="_blank">February Insipration</a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now that is out of the way, let's take a peek at the beads I chose from my collection to work with the color palette!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8g4RG8Nd50PE4h7aRUMQU2v8TTNAEsxX-tBH4iXlY0ftxKsO8uvuIGwzeLNZXdbUs6Lznaql3uS6QaSQI1wtEGUqFOYHFQd8lRXhWMDXvDcpvaptLO3vkBCAgC9-Y0_0TDDOcEZmzLty/s1600/feb+beads+new+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8g4RG8Nd50PE4h7aRUMQU2v8TTNAEsxX-tBH4iXlY0ftxKsO8uvuIGwzeLNZXdbUs6Lznaql3uS6QaSQI1wtEGUqFOYHFQd8lRXhWMDXvDcpvaptLO3vkBCAgC9-Y0_0TDDOcEZmzLty/s320/feb+beads+new+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The color I chose to focus on this month are the rich purples. I had some great glass rod beads with matching seed beads I have really wanting to use for a while that fit the color perfectly. While I was searching, I found the polymer clay roses and their undersides are a great fit with the two purple tones. The color I thought would be the most challenging was the celery green color. One of the reasons why I wanted to do these monthly color studies is because even though I love color, I wanted to step outside my comfort zone and use it in a way I had never imagined. Green and purple together is one of those ways. But, when I found those large green lentil beads and laid them next to the purple I could see how they would work. I am really looking forward to designing with them now.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3s5fJ849af7iRRphe4jFy6LLeF4QEAiUc5MT9vC7QXl5QtRxVUciTTBwem2HxB3T_hyphenhyphen8zNQj2nq6ahk0g5pPBz4520QSE-MSGQFdYi8obY-zlIEfBjVOMyp4yoHCMv3hK3E9G-ke4Zxa/s1600/feb+beads+new+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3s5fJ849af7iRRphe4jFy6LLeF4QEAiUc5MT9vC7QXl5QtRxVUciTTBwem2HxB3T_hyphenhyphen8zNQj2nq6ahk0g5pPBz4520QSE-MSGQFdYi8obY-zlIEfBjVOMyp4yoHCMv3hK3E9G-ke4Zxa/s320/feb+beads+new+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To finish off my choices, I realized that one of the colors was a hint more blue than purple so I chose some Czech glass flower beads and some blue crystal rondelles to represent that blue tone. I also so found some celery green crystals that should also be a welcome challenge with the purple.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ok, I will be back at the end of the month with my designs. I hope you stop by to see what I make. Also, I would love to hear your thoughts or have you join in and design as well. See you then!</span></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-79213628873686933882016-02-04T18:10:00.001-05:002016-02-04T18:10:25.269-05:00February Color In Focus Inspiration <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjfd5fJZUaG1FYUYhVjVz_CVBAuVp6Osr-q7e9dQOmpxghXvCWQ_O5JiKu4F7nO4eOy41TmeIQymLPK8XnFxJmSHFcw09J_BUpflM9oWbSDOeej7-LEFFbTfbKa6ZeSdfgIRRGBl-_AeX/s1600/coloured_pencils_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjfd5fJZUaG1FYUYhVjVz_CVBAuVp6Osr-q7e9dQOmpxghXvCWQ_O5JiKu4F7nO4eOy41TmeIQymLPK8XnFxJmSHFcw09J_BUpflM9oWbSDOeej7-LEFFbTfbKa6ZeSdfgIRRGBl-_AeX/s320/coloured_pencils_2.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi everyone! Can you believe it is February already? Seems like we were just celebrating the new year. I hope this means that spring will arrive quickly and all the trees and flowers will be in bloom. It hasn't been too harsh of a winter here in FL this year, but spring is my favorite season and I look forward to its arrival. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now, on to the reason for this post. every month I will be choosing a group of colors to use as design inspiration. Through out the month we will discuss how the colors work together in beads, I will show you a preview of what I will be designing with and at the end of the month I will reveal my completed piece. On to the reveal of this month's colors!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://colorpalettes.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cvetovaya-palitra-1277.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://colorpalettes.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cvetovaya-palitra-1277.png" height="320" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Color Palettes Palette number 1277<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Isn't this selection of color just luscious? I find those rich purple tones so yummy and they bring up so many ideas of what I can do. The challenge in this palette is the darker blue and that celery green. I've never thought to put green and purple together. I can't wait to see what I come up with! Are you excited by this month's colors? I would love to hear your thoughts and if you decide to join me, see what you create!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will be back in the middle of the month to reveal the beads I have picked to work with and explain how they fit in with the color choices. See you then!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-49619698018685317332016-01-31T19:40:00.000-05:002016-01-31T19:40:53.789-05:00Color in Focus Design Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjfd5fJZUaG1FYUYhVjVz_CVBAuVp6Osr-q7e9dQOmpxghXvCWQ_O5JiKu4F7nO4eOy41TmeIQymLPK8XnFxJmSHFcw09J_BUpflM9oWbSDOeej7-LEFFbTfbKa6ZeSdfgIRRGBl-_AeX/s1600/coloured_pencils_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjfd5fJZUaG1FYUYhVjVz_CVBAuVp6Osr-q7e9dQOmpxghXvCWQ_O5JiKu4F7nO4eOy41TmeIQymLPK8XnFxJmSHFcw09J_BUpflM9oWbSDOeej7-LEFFbTfbKa6ZeSdfgIRRGBl-_AeX/s320/coloured_pencils_2.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello and welcome back! Today is the day I reveal what I created using this month's color in focus. If this is your first visit, let me catch you up. Back on the 1st of the month I introduced the Color in Focus feature I will be doing this year and introduced the colors I would be designing with. Check out the post <a href="http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/2016/01/color-in-focus.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUQa7H_-A47sV-TSoXH3laCu2Nws-14FdrHm88zCujN_Bmytc5OWY56EsSAYDJzJzX4av5cIm53GlQx4WZ9rRPBVmoBB0_jefsqypwC9dZv3OH5Mel2c2WYSQywAqYcm6dQQ9I7y3w2vm/s1600/color+theory+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUQa7H_-A47sV-TSoXH3laCu2Nws-14FdrHm88zCujN_Bmytc5OWY56EsSAYDJzJzX4av5cIm53GlQx4WZ9rRPBVmoBB0_jefsqypwC9dZv3OH5Mel2c2WYSQywAqYcm6dQQ9I7y3w2vm/s320/color+theory+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the middle of the month, I introduced the beads I would be using to create my jewelry design. If you follow my work, you will know that these colors are really outside what I normally design with. I love yellow but it usually only shows up as a color pop and I barely ever use red unless it is a bold design. So I really enjoyed the challenge of working with these colors. What does my final piece look like? Let's take a peek!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiez5wFVO89UJOnOwitLMuC9UXIVrEEsOpK3HDoKou-H8Tkl0SvMYgm0vYHZ8Xzc80peaECC13tPSFlRM3F5PSXa6E67neuqKjb1FZqqnIStkuQ8CsmmbKatk-9h5U5jd1oMYVFABEe5O9E/s1600/corn+necklace+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiez5wFVO89UJOnOwitLMuC9UXIVrEEsOpK3HDoKou-H8Tkl0SvMYgm0vYHZ8Xzc80peaECC13tPSFlRM3F5PSXa6E67neuqKjb1FZqqnIStkuQ8CsmmbKatk-9h5U5jd1oMYVFABEe5O9E/s320/corn+necklace+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunburst Necklace<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I ended up not using some of the yellow and white ceramic beads in my final design because they just wouldn't lay right in the necklace. But I do love how the red and yellow glass beads make this piece feel sunny and happy. I can see wearing it on a rainy day and it would really brighten your mood. The grey/tan glass works back to the colors in the palette and also ties back to the grey in the ceramic pendant. Finally those yellow sparkle beads break up the color and add my signature touch of sparkle. If you remember, the original photo from my inspiration piece included and ear of corn. I mimicked the linear pattern from that inspiration in the way I laid out the glass beads in my design. I am very big about working with odd numbers of beads, it is more pleasing to the eye and makes the symmetry work to our brains. Pairs are best left for earrings!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyAsQTgRypJnFp_Rd0J-dthskcNixYXWlcpH0ACxzBVV99RCUUaYWbVCx400epAlQiA2_CaC6Z79Jhyd0oziCkz-U3Zo8QDFCHzpyU1MjcvsepkeLJsEox3LxlrlIBsDOulwqU-zBTRNea/s1600/corn+necklace+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyAsQTgRypJnFp_Rd0J-dthskcNixYXWlcpH0ACxzBVV99RCUUaYWbVCx400epAlQiA2_CaC6Z79Jhyd0oziCkz-U3Zo8QDFCHzpyU1MjcvsepkeLJsEox3LxlrlIBsDOulwqU-zBTRNea/s320/corn+necklace+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunburst Necklace</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Did you join in this month? Or did you use color outside your own comfort zone? I would love to hear your thoughts on my piece and see your own designs. Coming tomorrow.... February's colors!!</span></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-48575117973113077102016-01-19T20:56:00.000-05:002016-01-19T20:56:34.867-05:00Color in Focus Bead Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjfd5fJZUaG1FYUYhVjVz_CVBAuVp6Osr-q7e9dQOmpxghXvCWQ_O5JiKu4F7nO4eOy41TmeIQymLPK8XnFxJmSHFcw09J_BUpflM9oWbSDOeej7-LEFFbTfbKa6ZeSdfgIRRGBl-_AeX/s1600/coloured_pencils_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjfd5fJZUaG1FYUYhVjVz_CVBAuVp6Osr-q7e9dQOmpxghXvCWQ_O5JiKu4F7nO4eOy41TmeIQymLPK8XnFxJmSHFcw09J_BUpflM9oWbSDOeej7-LEFFbTfbKa6ZeSdfgIRRGBl-_AeX/s320/coloured_pencils_2.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Back on New Year's Day I introduced you to my new feature, Color in Focus. Over the year, I am going to be taking different groups of color and work with it to create a piece of jewelry. In this post, I am going to be revealing the beads I chose to use to work with this month's palette. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just to refresh your memory, I chose the Colored Corn palette by Design Seeds for this month's focus. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://design-seeds.com/palettes/ColorCorn2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://design-seeds.com/palettes/ColorCorn2.png" height="290" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colored Corn by <a href="http://design-seeds.com/" target="_blank">Design Seeds</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</span></div>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the colors in this palette. The earthy mixture of red and yellow with those touches of Wedgewood blue and grey really spoke to me. Unfortunately, they aren't the easiest group of colors to pair beads with. I really want to use mostly beads from my stash for this exercise because I am certain most jewelry designers are like me, with large groups of beads that are just waiting to become a beautiful piece of jewelry. I spent quite a bit of time pulling beads out and matching them up. Let me give you a peek at what I chose and then I will explain how the colors match back to the palette.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-SPskuwVdCRqWdaVT0dvLzjNexyolvMhoUCA-xl8Mjy_QQehyphenhyphenXEqwDXuS2Z7Utw3BGdgbcYxEZCnw8xAVlfM37XlUCJjUHkNnvQHcGFP3p4Sjl9zbs3-43Nr7oE5mo-ndk8zyfgoJ_rj/s1600/color+theory+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-SPskuwVdCRqWdaVT0dvLzjNexyolvMhoUCA-xl8Mjy_QQehyphenhyphenXEqwDXuS2Z7Utw3BGdgbcYxEZCnw8xAVlfM37XlUCJjUHkNnvQHcGFP3p4Sjl9zbs3-43Nr7oE5mo-ndk8zyfgoJ_rj/s320/color+theory+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, I decided to pick one color as the one to use in focus. When you are trying to pull a design together you need to have one color as your focus or your piece will not be cohesive and will just look off when you try to put it together. The other thing you need to remember is that the collection of colors is a guide. Don't stress out about being perfect with an exact match. I chose to use the maize yellow as my focus color. I was lucky, because the ceramic pendant I found not only had a yellow that trailed into red but also had the edge of the piece glazed in a grey tone that matched so well. From there, I wanted to pay homage to the other colors and also make sure that they all worked together. So I added glass beads in grey-blue, harvest red and golden yellow. A few fun ceramic beads in red, yellow and white and those sparkly yellow beads round out what I will be using in my design.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don't be afraid of color. If you want to stretch out your design wings and step out of your comfort zone, using color inspirations like the one above is a great place to start. My second bit of advice is to test. Not sure two different colors work together? Test string them or make a quick pair of earrings with them. Two colors that you are certain will clash may just surprise you. And if they don't work, then it is on to the next little baggie of beads! I will be back at the end of the month to reveal what I make with the beads. In the mean time, if you are participating too or doing something else with color I would love to hear from you!</span><br />
<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-37722612274970282922016-01-15T16:39:00.001-05:002016-01-15T16:39:36.275-05:00January We're All Ears Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQJYf7-lBsPrrAViDosLabEs372ea4kGFElr_4p7ApA6Nf9RpqejZKKr3z2sjfc8nAb5IL27dNpll-RfQZxM89iYLtbXqqS3JtV5OsLKdJgEKMViQ7E1cL00qV7BPCjdeUOM94eqGqLX0/s400/FCR-SPRING2016-Home-Banner-Img.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXQJYf7-lBsPrrAViDosLabEs372ea4kGFElr_4p7ApA6Nf9RpqejZKKr3z2sjfc8nAb5IL27dNpll-RfQZxM89iYLtbXqqS3JtV5OsLKdJgEKMViQ7E1cL00qV7BPCjdeUOM94eqGqLX0/s400/FCR-SPRING2016-Home-Banner-Img.jpg" height="255" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello and welcome to the first reveal of the year! This month is the We're All Ears reveal that is hosted over at <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Earrings Everyday</a>. I have been enjoying this monthly challenge for awhile now. Erin always finds great ways to inspire us! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This month, she chose to work with the Pantone colors of the year, Rose Quartz and Serenity. How could I not participate? Pink is my favorite color and most of my design choices tend to include blue. I have also been on a push lately to prove that pink and blue works together; it isn't just for babies. This challenge was perfect for me. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwrmxNzAYtQhuVZTltGH-NW1xPkNeaSSs6tLVPhEvJlr4GZ6G0rxbpRTIWDO8eyOW5xaCG9Ee8qPY7cTYhwQCNVgf0ThC54KiSCUyFdGzL6tbNmW-IqpR1WLArQi0bbvh6_y6jbIdaBWw/s1600/rose+quartz+earrings+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwrmxNzAYtQhuVZTltGH-NW1xPkNeaSSs6tLVPhEvJlr4GZ6G0rxbpRTIWDO8eyOW5xaCG9Ee8qPY7cTYhwQCNVgf0ThC54KiSCUyFdGzL6tbNmW-IqpR1WLArQi0bbvh6_y6jbIdaBWw/s320/rose+quartz+earrings+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been challenging myself to work more with wire, so I created the loops for these earrings and added rose quartz rounds and the thinnest chips of aquamarine I could find. I love how the pop of blue from the crystal bead spacers really highlight how well the pink and blue work together. This was a great combo for me because not only did I get to work with some of my favorite colors but also natural gemstones.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7XpaeFsJKydHXfpJwQmfsIkY0FCWjiH1c6H1rGSXwKRejTepuGAJDTBsUkfmdyIb99D9oUnSzs790XEBywiPt773XsMWFE1AlMsyyxY4wOzb0V_ANKXr-pwduPtChRxn4kclvI6mE_Ow/s1600/rose+quartz+earrings+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7XpaeFsJKydHXfpJwQmfsIkY0FCWjiH1c6H1rGSXwKRejTepuGAJDTBsUkfmdyIb99D9oUnSzs790XEBywiPt773XsMWFE1AlMsyyxY4wOzb0V_ANKXr-pwduPtChRxn4kclvI6mE_Ow/s320/rose+quartz+earrings+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Interested in what others made for the challenge? Check out the post <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/2016/01/were-all-ears-january-reveal.html" target="_blank">here</a>! </span></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-30727334422489393292016-01-01T16:39:00.002-05:002016-01-01T16:39:29.477-05:00Color in Focus<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU761DongzKnRG2pC-2AD9a56FSDaKvZxYIWwJQM4RxCOLRrF4j8ElrIm0otEfrYHlGYmnP1Ls2hkGwKgtBy3fWyMkK1QMDrCzLdQVgB7pFJf2k8HXO_8g4gpV9peEWb052Y7T46SYNlQx/s1600/coloured_pencils_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU761DongzKnRG2pC-2AD9a56FSDaKvZxYIWwJQM4RxCOLRrF4j8ElrIm0otEfrYHlGYmnP1Ls2hkGwKgtBy3fWyMkK1QMDrCzLdQVgB7pFJf2k8HXO_8g4gpV9peEWb052Y7T46SYNlQx/s320/coloured_pencils_2.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Welcome to 2016!! I hope your New Year is off to a great start and you have enjoyed your holiday festivities. One of the goals I have for the new year is to be more interactive on my blog. I want to share more about my design process with you as well as continue to give you peeks at my new pieces.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As part of that new focus, I will be starting a monthly program all about color. I love color! From a young age I was drawn to crayons, pastels and colored pencils and I would lay them out in all kinds of arrangements to see how the colors worked together. I still cherish color and I love to add pins to my inspiration board on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/forestofjewels/inspirations/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> that are all about color combinations that interest me. So, I will be sharing some of these with you each month. The first post will introduce the colors I will be working with, the next one during the month will show the beads I have chosen to work with and a final post each month will show my completed design. With that, are you ready to see this month's choice?</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://design-seeds.com/palettes/ColorCorn2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://design-seeds.com/palettes/ColorCorn2.png" height="290" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://design-seeds.com/palettes/ColorCorn2.png" target="_blank">Design Seeds: Colored Corn </a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I bet you expected something fitting January! But I am not looking at this particular palette as fall themed (even though I am in love with what must be the most perfect corn I have ever seen) It is the color combination that speaks to me. They are earth tones, but not in the normal range of browns and beige as we would expect. What do you think about this month's choice? I would love to hear your comments and if you would like to join in at any time feel free!! It is always fun when people add their ideas too.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">See you back here in about a week when I have my bead choices firmed up. </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" /><br />
<br />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-77632610515617161832015-12-31T11:29:00.001-05:002015-12-31T11:29:34.293-05:00Happy New Year!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNJ3PpvUT_DHoYScfrfgCNsUIh6Bl8cGaC4fS0YQnuMCOIRN98NNYEBIP714nJFINA3UQAleIcjBYp_rLm4uywhfXAttCw_upPNjuqz6zIR6qKvRu7GypnNGh283qdSef940fR8imwC4F/s1600/new+year.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNJ3PpvUT_DHoYScfrfgCNsUIh6Bl8cGaC4fS0YQnuMCOIRN98NNYEBIP714nJFINA3UQAleIcjBYp_rLm4uywhfXAttCw_upPNjuqz6zIR6qKvRu7GypnNGh283qdSef940fR8imwC4F/s320/new+year.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I write this, it is almost noon on Dec. 31st, so let me take a second to wish everyone a new year full of peace and happiness. 2015 closes with a lot of positive outlook for me. I have faced some major health issues (why I have been away for awhile) and some personal changes as well. I am looking forward to 2016 and all the new things it brings.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my favorite things to do at the beginning of the year is to buy a new day planner. I have used one since I was in high school and there is nothing more enjoyable to me than to open up that new book and see all the empty pages just waiting for my little notes and doodles. I may be a tech nerd, but I do still need that real planner to write on, some things just can't replace paper.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As my mind continues along what reminds me of a path of untouched snow, I want to touch on a few things that I have planned for the upcoming year here on the blog. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Monthly Color Focus: I have been pinning lots of color schemes over the years and it is about time I did something with them! On the first of each month I will introduce you to the theme for the month. Come on back to see what I make with the colors I've chosen!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">WIPs: Works in Progress I want to give you a peek into my design process and show you how my pieces go from what is in my mind to a finished piece.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My Faves: I will be introducing you to some of my favorite bead makers, designers and artists that inspire me in my creations.</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am sure there will be lots more, but my main goal for this year on the blog is to really branch out. There is so much more to Forest of Jewels than great pieces of jewelry, so I hope that you will come along with me on this creative adventure.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally, the Leftover's challenge had to be postponed because of my illness. I will be rescheduling it sometime in the near future so keep watching for an announcement about it.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Again, have a great New Year and see you tomorrow for the first Color Focus of 2016!!</span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-45715580700118078622015-10-15T00:29:00.000-04:002015-10-15T00:29:04.897-04:00Lunar Eclipse Challenge Reveal<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjke48E7zMBamXyj78GEdDMIWayG0JSHzmfHaqsP2GQMKzQwdLDxHqHrm1PqldBUJ4OMw00xhkju1DEgNL5N7o83dHT2vne-vgGKiCN15ota_4MqLR4um42XmvUkaGb6_r1dNHE81g4_1/s1600/lunareclipsechallenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjke48E7zMBamXyj78GEdDMIWayG0JSHzmfHaqsP2GQMKzQwdLDxHqHrm1PqldBUJ4OMw00xhkju1DEgNL5N7o83dHT2vne-vgGKiCN15ota_4MqLR4um42XmvUkaGb6_r1dNHE81g4_1/s320/lunareclipsechallenge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am very excited to be able to participate in another of <a href="http://andrew-thornton.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Andrew Thornton's</a> design challenges! This month we got to work with a wonderful collection of beads. The gemstone this time around was smoky quartz. I have a personal connection to this stone. I remember as a young girl, my mother received a beautiful rectangular smoky quartz ring as a gift. I always wanted to wear it when I played dress up. It is a great memory, and that stone will always make me think of her when I see it. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlR9FQ0E3dPGGg6Mq0kpahQ45aTrPqAx9lsjNqxXMt_uLdtuY4cr8MlgNd0mHWKpVviGq6Dj8_dNe2pIjC4WR5XhiPaVDDrjqDb5LLilXuq9MO8qQlMGMaWJ8QMkHfFLbEGm-cADptHhT/s1600/IMG_8741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlR9FQ0E3dPGGg6Mq0kpahQ45aTrPqAx9lsjNqxXMt_uLdtuY4cr8MlgNd0mHWKpVviGq6Dj8_dNe2pIjC4WR5XhiPaVDDrjqDb5LLilXuq9MO8qQlMGMaWJ8QMkHfFLbEGm-cADptHhT/s320/IMG_8741.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is a peek at some of the goodies Andrew sent along for me to create with. Along with the smoky quartz there are some beautiful pieces of vintage glass, Czech beads, vintage acrylic, vintage seed beads and some Irish waxed linen. As usual, even after I made three pieces I have a ton left over to keep designing with. It is one of the reasons I love Andrew's challenges so much, there is always more to enjoy!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCKrgCrvTztZ8OILZjGFaXrVSIfP1Vu7iZ98LD_j47B9MpG5G1I8KWSXzx4m6QB3vb26W2beHsYtPrwYujHEAeT-v00M_mPHlR8B3Jhck0SR9kbyVeN4YhTRcqPkm2rv63tHX6BxS6Emzs/s1600/warrior+necklace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCKrgCrvTztZ8OILZjGFaXrVSIfP1Vu7iZ98LD_j47B9MpG5G1I8KWSXzx4m6QB3vb26W2beHsYtPrwYujHEAeT-v00M_mPHlR8B3Jhck0SR9kbyVeN4YhTRcqPkm2rv63tHX6BxS6Emzs/s320/warrior+necklace.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My first piece really came together quickly in my mind. My only issue is that it doesn't have a Lunar theme to me but a warrior one. Andrew made the beautiful pendant out of polymer clay and includes an alchemy symbol. It really reminded me of something one would find on a talisman. When I put it with the rectangular pieces of smoky quartz, it felt very strong and full of energy. Something a warrior would wear. I added the golden glass beads and a touch of bronze with the vintage seed beads. I connected the beaded portion of my necklace to some larger links of gun metal chain. Again, it made me think of heavy metal you might find on ceremonial or war clothing. To stick with my warrior theme, I finished the piece off with black leather in a slip necklace so it can be adjusted to size by the wearer. I left the knotting on the leather rough to fit my design plan.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXu2Ka6Pu3OD5gbbTi7F75lvm6UAadQ1X_Uis3CCrxPiio6D2NqxnLeUQtUOZVQb94DPcKh2mwMokvDZSoFwSgg3TnNfky8SBrVq2qGmTh0hJrd2jP-_Q1Re2iU1qycrs-K8Satoe-rkc/s1600/lunar+surface+necklace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXu2Ka6Pu3OD5gbbTi7F75lvm6UAadQ1X_Uis3CCrxPiio6D2NqxnLeUQtUOZVQb94DPcKh2mwMokvDZSoFwSgg3TnNfky8SBrVq2qGmTh0hJrd2jP-_Q1Re2iU1qycrs-K8Satoe-rkc/s320/lunar+surface+necklace.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My second necklace returns to the Lunar theme of the design challenge. Using the vintage acrylic, glass beads, and Czech beads I was able to create a piece that reminds me of what a planetary landscape might look like. I think all these recent photos of Pluto and the evidence of water on Mars really inspired my design.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQckw9W_4-MZiwJt6QeURNBdEnO_fuzjwmzwOuxs3OZHbob1gbal4X2a1fFSB-vee62VjRzZvDacYARzLAoxpK3vQdB0_b09skPS3IC37Z03E63dj7Mj8eytk5H4q7WDcYF8VDfSYoAW_P/s1600/bronze+sunset+bracelet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQckw9W_4-MZiwJt6QeURNBdEnO_fuzjwmzwOuxs3OZHbob1gbal4X2a1fFSB-vee62VjRzZvDacYARzLAoxpK3vQdB0_b09skPS3IC37Z03E63dj7Mj8eytk5H4q7WDcYF8VDfSYoAW_P/s320/bronze+sunset+bracelet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My final piece is a beautiful stretch bracelet that just really seems to fit this time of year. I use some of the vintage glass beads from the kit along with a lot of other beads from the luxury bead mix Andrew provides. I love the way the bronze and golden beads work together and this fun little bracelet will work all the way through to the Holidays.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thank you so much for hosting us again Andrew and I look forward to seeing everyone else's designs.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-49627921806906531262015-08-30T18:52:00.000-04:002015-08-30T18:52:42.758-04:00Beady Leftovers Blog Hop Sign Up<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTiP_ecBaT5nosGh3wJ4jri4_wxauy3Zx63eDmpEPdynCUQtqRjY-oOsx8pCBr_Y4ISq5uXyCHa8QoiL3RBQm31mmqwzm_OhhnT7KuYbnfymXlECG1l86x-XkHK9doMC4FBJfj3nEaA_v/s1600/Beady+Leftovers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTiP_ecBaT5nosGh3wJ4jri4_wxauy3Zx63eDmpEPdynCUQtqRjY-oOsx8pCBr_Y4ISq5uXyCHa8QoiL3RBQm31mmqwzm_OhhnT7KuYbnfymXlECG1l86x-XkHK9doMC4FBJfj3nEaA_v/s320/Beady+Leftovers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are like me, you have a collection of beads that are leftovers. Mine is a collection of beads that are the pieces I didn't use from other blog hops and challenges. Every time I finish working on one of those I add the orphan beads to the mix in a big takeout soup container. Well, what was once only one container is now two. I keep looking at those containers and going, "I should make something with those someday!" But nothing has motivated me to try. Well, I would like to motivate myself and bring you along with me on the creative journey by hosting a blog hop!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am going to keep participation requirements very easy for this one. The only requirement is that you use beads that are leftovers. You can use a few extra beads from your regular design stash along with findings, but since the point is to use up your leftovers, the majority of your designs should be from there. I ask that you take a before shot of your beads along with the photos of your completed designs. That way we all get to see what kind of goodies you had to work with.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksPfl5jxV6XuJbgGGjC2RhOJMGoz2TPN_rePrw4QlC1Q_vQn-Ry4hF55F2mbDHqLBQzk4xW8RhhIwMxTN1Y2F55B2m8bwPgHVmgd4lveewKWnavYueP9KRISK8VTT1LKLeGeJaypAKQ52/s1600/bead+mix+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksPfl5jxV6XuJbgGGjC2RhOJMGoz2TPN_rePrw4QlC1Q_vQn-Ry4hF55F2mbDHqLBQzk4xW8RhhIwMxTN1Y2F55B2m8bwPgHVmgd4lveewKWnavYueP9KRISK8VTT1LKLeGeJaypAKQ52/s320/bead+mix+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your beads do not have to be leftovers from other blog hops and challenges. It ok if you just use left over beads from other projects you worked on. I just want to see your creativity at work! </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There will be two ways to participate. You can hop along with us by writing a blog post on November 21st that shows us your before and after pictures and share a bit about your designs. If you don't have a blog, you can send your pictures to me at pinetreejewels@gmail.com with a paragraph about your work and I will be happy to post them here on my blog on reveal day. </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZVt4ksZTVrOg8_7JQ-HZCfp3JlI54NvX0Obob7A1yCBhLlgQvoK0Jcv4CGViBCm5tgyE1eksasZtnJWZd80KcOBrNrQi8liKcXfYFjlFBaYDjN4WQ6xINxDEEojdpZp6LChh2-eJe6LPL/s1600/bead+mix+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZVt4ksZTVrOg8_7JQ-HZCfp3JlI54NvX0Obob7A1yCBhLlgQvoK0Jcv4CGViBCm5tgyE1eksasZtnJWZd80KcOBrNrQi8liKcXfYFjlFBaYDjN4WQ6xINxDEEojdpZp6LChh2-eJe6LPL/s320/bead+mix+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now...the good news!!! I will be drawing one name randomly from all the participants and that person will win a $25 dollar Amazon gift certificate!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To sign up, please comment below with your name and blog address if you will be hopping along with us. If you don't have a blog just let me know your name and that you will be emailing me your photos. Then get designing! </span><br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" /><span id="goog_557384567"></span><span id="goog_557384568"></span>Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-53769611047507209412015-08-21T18:24:00.000-04:002015-08-21T18:25:07.656-04:00We're All Ears August Reveal<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZeckPNdO6YL_26f24iDB4uvr5Gj_L2H3bwyWKgY17qVllzGBQQPkUoDf35EGsWlriTuTxeRXIMhnw4QVF0R4wqIc1mhSWV9lvbcaSKqx-e8CE6plx0V8S8h3Tlc9s29ewCyJoqfAICrs/s640/USA_Antelope-Canyon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZeckPNdO6YL_26f24iDB4uvr5Gj_L2H3bwyWKgY17qVllzGBQQPkUoDf35EGsWlriTuTxeRXIMhnw4QVF0R4wqIc1mhSWV9lvbcaSKqx-e8CE6plx0V8S8h3Tlc9s29ewCyJoqfAICrs/s640/USA_Antelope-Canyon.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 11.1999998092651px;">"</span><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USA_Antelope-Canyon.jpg#/media/File:USA_Antelope-Canyon.jpg" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 11.1999998092651px; text-decoration: none;">USA Antelope-Canyon</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 11.1999998092651px;">" by </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Lucas_L%C3%B6ffler" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 11.1999998092651px; text-decoration: none;" title="User:Lucas Löffler">Lucas Löffler</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi Blog I have missed you!! Because of personal events, I haven't had a chance to stop in and visit lately so I was really excited when I saw this month's inspiration post for the We're All Ears challenge over at <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Earrings Everyday</a> If you have been following my blog for awhile, you may have seen these monthly challenges that start with a wonderful inspiration image and then all the participating artists post their pieces on the 3rd Friday of the month. </span><br />
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The photo above is one of several beautiful photographs of Antelope Canyon that Erin chose for this month's inspiration <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/2015/08/were-all-ears-august-inspiration.html" target="_blank">here</a>. These kinds of canyons are formed by thousands of years of weathering from wind and rain. They are majestic and beautiful. I true wonder right here in the USA. Rock formations and canyons have always fascinated me, I would love to make it out West some day to get to experience such beautiful sites in person.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When it came time to design my earrings, I knew exactly what stones I wanted to use. A few months ago, I purchased two exquisite pieces of Red Creek Jasper from my favorite lapidary and I had been hoarding them until just the right pair of earrings called me. They were perfect for this month's challenge!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNNt4pteSIbxw1q4WP5FynrhMFoYa4ur80rXb0EX8sFgYQZ01mQyxTV_q056tsNvNfsk-Q0lI3kDFdY7TFaM00hGv-kMcfEFs_BESzcLVR6O_uzT7cw14SuOlFuoZWsbBrgEgtFYwLOIn/s1600/canyon+earrings+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNNt4pteSIbxw1q4WP5FynrhMFoYa4ur80rXb0EX8sFgYQZ01mQyxTV_q056tsNvNfsk-Q0lI3kDFdY7TFaM00hGv-kMcfEFs_BESzcLVR6O_uzT7cw14SuOlFuoZWsbBrgEgtFYwLOIn/s320/canyon+earrings+5.jpg" width="265" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canyon Sunset by Forest of Jewels</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can you see the walls of the canyon weathered smooth by water in those beautiful stones? Small gaps and outcrops changing the striations on the face? I feel that they capture the theme of the challenge perfectly. To finish off my design, I used Czech glass rondelles in shades of cream, brown and a touch of green. The coloring in those beads also remind me of the canyon walls seen in the inspiration photo. Tiny picasso finished Czech Druk beads add that little bit more of sandy earthiness to the design. </span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWH6DYH7x7MdeXAUusoFgXf4IHqFi63t48hTpqhMU4MS5IMYj8B1JTc5q_VPjos8BNtvpf_hiSGw702JfjyLLHrGAny9WjcYHLCOZRakD2L7OZb9-TDKYQ5RToF8w4OivuTAC1fNqv3qBm/s1600/canyon+earrings+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWH6DYH7x7MdeXAUusoFgXf4IHqFi63t48hTpqhMU4MS5IMYj8B1JTc5q_VPjos8BNtvpf_hiSGw702JfjyLLHrGAny9WjcYHLCOZRakD2L7OZb9-TDKYQ5RToF8w4OivuTAC1fNqv3qBm/s320/canyon+earrings+2.jpg" width="289" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canyon Sunset Earrings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thank you for stopping by and taking a peek at my earrings. I always enjoy participating in these monthly challenges, hop on over to the <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/2015/08/were-all-ears-august-reveal.html" target="_blank">Reveal Page</a> to see what everyone else designed. Have a great weekend!</span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" /></div>
Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-5724467169752742662015-06-18T00:00:00.000-04:002015-06-18T01:47:56.502-04:00Splendid Procession Challenge Reveal <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VtAu5ZXEwhuBYYSdsvpPnbVp61l3Gdw0uIblj_EQ6HyV2d6kMJ_2L1x_0CPWQIXclrV9Xjzzlvm2pP1AiE8NdZm2vvMzMuike4FNeTdrLopik2bZsj1SzWcwbwE8fxF8E5WwxBgp8Eo/s1600/splendidprocessionchallenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VtAu5ZXEwhuBYYSdsvpPnbVp61l3Gdw0uIblj_EQ6HyV2d6kMJ_2L1x_0CPWQIXclrV9Xjzzlvm2pP1AiE8NdZm2vvMzMuike4FNeTdrLopik2bZsj1SzWcwbwE8fxF8E5WwxBgp8Eo/s1600/splendidprocessionchallenge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Back in April, Designer Andrew Thornton announced his latest challenge, Splendid Procession. He would post on his blog that his inspiration for the collection were Faeries. He shared several wonderful pieces of art that fueled the inspiration and you can visit them <a href="http://andrew-thornton.blogspot.com/2015/04/behind-splendid-processions.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Think of forests full of faeries celebrating in colorful costumes. So much beauty that can be carried over into very special jewelry designs.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is a peek of some of the pretty beads included in the kit he sent:</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4jN9BJzaCJq7b5XOEXe3baXraAbFffK0Nr4jYqbW8NfV05FALsyoKSU_B51Zuy8zBgSLl0gu_RNkVCJRl6U1Ku1HwbNpetoftTIQVko5RVT1nnQyPDvCpA7v2ZpE1vvIEp4QsEK81Tw/s1600/IMG_7360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4jN9BJzaCJq7b5XOEXe3baXraAbFffK0Nr4jYqbW8NfV05FALsyoKSU_B51Zuy8zBgSLl0gu_RNkVCJRl6U1Ku1HwbNpetoftTIQVko5RVT1nnQyPDvCpA7v2ZpE1vvIEp4QsEK81Tw/s1600/IMG_7360.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Included in the selection are wonderful tourmaline chips, a vintage lucite flower, vintage seed beads, Czech glass, vintage German glass and dyed jade just to name a few of the yummies.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I started designing the pieces for this challenge I was really excited. The colors are different than what I usually work with and were rich and a bit bold for me. It was an exciting challenge for me to sit with the beads and wait for them to tell me their story and come together in each piece. Unfortunately, last week I had some personal sadness and I didn't get to finish making all the pieces I intended. My service dog, Kellogg, passed away suddenly and I just haven't had my design mojo since then. But, I did successfully finish a few pieces before that, so I would like to share them with you.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTttgU9wZ4qWFMtkXw5fNxTXUGQEoTTWMCXxDBUMMc-7oUX7MJiUPxNZ1kmUkzWsMWLWiPwxOmSpvYwvAxKWpx8XuTfU8QUs466m7W7UXxSBcs1tFQWJ8Xv_8zJnndruErK7ZOGTHuxRt/s1600/butterfly+necklace+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTttgU9wZ4qWFMtkXw5fNxTXUGQEoTTWMCXxDBUMMc-7oUX7MJiUPxNZ1kmUkzWsMWLWiPwxOmSpvYwvAxKWpx8XuTfU8QUs466m7W7UXxSBcs1tFQWJ8Xv_8zJnndruErK7ZOGTHuxRt/s320/butterfly+necklace+3.jpg" width="216" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My first piece uses Andrew's handmade mystery component as it's star. He made a beautiful butterfly wing in rich shades of maroon and forest green. I then used the tourmaline, many different pieces of the glass he included as well as a few crystals. Imagine the Faerie Queen showing up wearing this special statement piece. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBt_By4nwIwdWCBl2jBzZK903xyC3IHVR2HMgmpkxr1KOCo4Qc8T7kyIllBL5JXakUaikHG9k23e1NvyNy_QzAbVYADQDu0vE_cBpPgZpy4PFLArZ61w4qO3q4fhyIg4lPqA-XU85YK__/s1600/flower+necklace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBt_By4nwIwdWCBl2jBzZK903xyC3IHVR2HMgmpkxr1KOCo4Qc8T7kyIllBL5JXakUaikHG9k23e1NvyNy_QzAbVYADQDu0vE_cBpPgZpy4PFLArZ61w4qO3q4fhyIg4lPqA-XU85YK__/s320/flower+necklace.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My next piece used the wonderful flower. I wanted it to be a focal piece in a necklace but I am also always trying to get out of my symmetrical head when I design for these challenges. So I combined the best of both worlds. The flower looks wonderful as the connector between some great gunmetal chain and the vintage green seed beads, wonderful burgundy faceted glass beads, and these fun leaf shaped glass pieces. I can see one of the faeries dancing in the forest, moon light shining off the beads.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfCjmBUwtraDDsCkDAEDDBra2Yi5Y9LklpPgufIuaS_QPh7eEhwL6jqqRS4dKvfmn0khh-BTvv0aMbpcm24CyUpdL7WYqSqsnAn-Nv8cw9068KEPsE9GpLVI7vrY3YYKmdgBTlJWoJ4JwT/s1600/leaf+bracelet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfCjmBUwtraDDsCkDAEDDBra2Yi5Y9LklpPgufIuaS_QPh7eEhwL6jqqRS4dKvfmn0khh-BTvv0aMbpcm24CyUpdL7WYqSqsnAn-Nv8cw9068KEPsE9GpLVI7vrY3YYKmdgBTlJWoJ4JwT/s320/leaf+bracelet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The young princess in the procession will be wearing a fun bracelet made up of lots of glass beads, quartz,vintage lucite, Swarovski crystal and glittery seed beads. A sweet little leaf dangles from the clasp. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcm_WcA2KsYEvBfhBBJum1Axv84qk1m0lIBhqf1tvNPb-86erjwvgGzNad4edPu_ix3C9fjPfi_OJXDfDCKFEt-A8IwfiXnWbNY9HgnNYWg4_DBa21eACfCkDzhKXdlFVAxMOxA251h09/s1600/pink+pillow+earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghcm_WcA2KsYEvBfhBBJum1Axv84qk1m0lIBhqf1tvNPb-86erjwvgGzNad4edPu_ix3C9fjPfi_OJXDfDCKFEt-A8IwfiXnWbNY9HgnNYWg4_DBa21eACfCkDzhKXdlFVAxMOxA251h09/s320/pink+pillow+earrings.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally, I of course had to make earrings or it just wouldn't be a challenge without one! There were these wonderful pink pillowy squares in the collection of beads and I found the matching cube beads in the collection as well so I just had to pair them up with some of the vintage seed beads to make a romantic pair of summer earrings. I love how the cubes are drilled asymmetrically for a great effect!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thank you for stopping by and looking at my work. As always, I enjoyed working with the beads and artisan made component Andrew included with this challenge. On a personal note, if you have a special pet in your life give them a hug for me; it will make me smile. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stop by and visit the other designers participating in the challenge:</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://alisonadorns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Alison Herrington</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Michelle McCarthy</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://innermusejewelry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tammy Bowman</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Marybeth Rich</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://www.beadlove.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Ann Schroeder</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://andrew-thornton.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Andrew Thornton, Laurel Ross, Nancy Noyes-Ward, Kathleen Enniss-Reid, Lisa Mendum, and Debbie Rogers</a><br />
Shaiha. <a href="http://www.shaihasramblings.com/" target="_blank">http://www.shaihasramblings.<wbr></wbr>com/</a></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-89537074319268041912015-05-16T00:02:00.000-04:002015-05-16T00:53:07.589-04:00Art of Awareness Blog Hop and Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbcnrWKjYuBGixuySvr9k56hEXoere720PN4BMSET8-KTwhEV4R_IGZOaJ-etcH1atkBOyI_X6ZZ5IXmYmyFx0aiTCSMwyGrn9TuwKVLCaZeif8CDThfchERJBE20Vnl_FzHBU6iVHEDW/s1600/Art-of-Awareness-small-butt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbcnrWKjYuBGixuySvr9k56hEXoere720PN4BMSET8-KTwhEV4R_IGZOaJ-etcH1atkBOyI_X6ZZ5IXmYmyFx0aiTCSMwyGrn9TuwKVLCaZeif8CDThfchERJBE20Vnl_FzHBU6iVHEDW/s1600/Art-of-Awareness-small-butt.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A couple of months ago, Lori McDaniel Anderson announced on her <a href="http://www.prettythingblog.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> that she was hosting a blog hop that would be focusing on the awareness of a cause that was important to us. Some people also might have used the blog hop as a way to remember someone special in their life or an event that may have been significant in their life. To participate in the hop, we had to purchase at least one bead made by Heather Millican at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/swoondimples" target="_blank">swoondimples</a>. Heather even went out of her way to have a special stamp commissioned for the hop for those who wanted to use an awareness ribbon color for their bead.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I heard about this hop, I knew right away that I wanted to participate. Like most people, I have had my share of issues I deal with either personally or in my family. So, while I sat down to decide what I wanted my bead to look like I actually had a bit of a challenge. There were ribbon colors available from me to select, but to be honest I really didn't feel comfortable sitting down to my blog and telling the whole world about my health. I never do that. I am not comfortable opening up the windows and telling just anyone my personal details. But, at the same time I wanted to honor myself, how strong I am and how I face the barriers that get in my way from time to time. So how did I do that? Let me give you a peek.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7n7Ezejvarhiz9VRZzBxaOANhcDSCFv93fOT-iFnc1I3eCDF9niVGD5MHP7U94oVzT_WfdVicY3ddFEvXgXkB8LKntyDAb2sXIMI7EBOkFJlTGw9zAkH8UJbsGAWSpqJLEuujZ6luxh80/s1600/brave+bracelet+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7n7Ezejvarhiz9VRZzBxaOANhcDSCFv93fOT-iFnc1I3eCDF9niVGD5MHP7U94oVzT_WfdVicY3ddFEvXgXkB8LKntyDAb2sXIMI7EBOkFJlTGw9zAkH8UJbsGAWSpqJLEuujZ6luxh80/s320/brave+bracelet+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My bean bead doesn't have a ribbon on it, and it isn't pink for the reasons you might think. Pink is my favorite color and it represents me. I have friends that see pink items and immediately think of me. :) So of course my bead had to be pink!! I wanted the piece of jewelry I designed to be fun and happy. When I showed it to a friend she said it reminded her of balloons at a party and that was the look I was going for! My bracelet is a celebration of my survival. How brave I am and how special too. Marybeth is great and no matter what she faces, she can do so bravely. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBP8AjjivbFUKS9PuPJjfT0GFOVB3r6dkijjOCfCYcmYgDOTBvWdLNX1IcgBEup6SlrKJxaOUYlKrALhbS0AXVojctEIY4DdgiWlU4RnzRaZhAScYW85hgU4XXhS_j7r3jdzWb8LFhopp/s1600/brave+bracelet+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBP8AjjivbFUKS9PuPJjfT0GFOVB3r6dkijjOCfCYcmYgDOTBvWdLNX1IcgBEup6SlrKJxaOUYlKrALhbS0AXVojctEIY4DdgiWlU4RnzRaZhAScYW85hgU4XXhS_j7r3jdzWb8LFhopp/s320/brave+bracelet+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am so happy with the way it came out. I used light rose crystal rondelles, these fun resin beads with spikey crystals in them, frosted glass beads and finally little baby pink seed beads to make my memory wire bracelet. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please check out the stories of all the other participants on Lori's page because I am having technical difficulties with the list:</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2015/05/the-art-of-awareness-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Art of Awareness Blog Hop</a></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<h3 style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; color: #191919; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 17.6000003814697px; line-height: 27.377779006958px; text-align: center; width: 718px;"><tbody>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt; width: 113pt;" width="151"><br /><br /></td><td class="xl65" style="width: 113pt;" width="151"></td><td class="xl66" style="width: 312pt;" width="416"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</h3>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-65664402224443342452015-05-15T18:09:00.002-04:002015-05-15T18:09:38.896-04:00Bead Destash Group on Facebook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hhQS8vwFV1nnc152NDt0LoGuC1OuKwBxsVfujx0DUkAVETLpOrd28hQ35qxNXHYP8QAbpReYY0yHKbktDmLHinuIFQRIZlNV2ew-XUu68CckfLjAsdRMZQG_Vz90QOIBGz6vP3ivH_uF/s1600/Bead+and+Gemstone+Destash+Group.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hhQS8vwFV1nnc152NDt0LoGuC1OuKwBxsVfujx0DUkAVETLpOrd28hQ35qxNXHYP8QAbpReYY0yHKbktDmLHinuIFQRIZlNV2ew-XUu68CckfLjAsdRMZQG_Vz90QOIBGz6vP3ivH_uF/s320/Bead+and+Gemstone+Destash+Group.png" width="213" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a little while now I have been setting up a Facebook group to sell beads, gemstones and findings. I think I have made everything all pretty and ready for shoppers, so I would like to announce the grand opening. So, if you are looking to add some pretties to your bead stash, stop by and say hello! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/211620832339245/" target="_blank">Beads, Beads and More Beads Destash Group</a></span></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-35979867327667921682015-05-02T19:48:00.000-04:002015-05-02T19:48:52.360-04:00Bead Peeps Swap N' Hop Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87q7yizRQFWIdz72LXlBqRGV8GrwaJBg11nj6NeN0RnO3hZ3xTbc7u8YqcSsIxkxzKo3FSchek0a-rWg4X3sw1NFhl-LkVJq4oBSfdhZRkTUpRAbfDrwMcVdxNWHuwTegW_2qeWpjHhzR/s1600/10931264_810217789038153_4231114195705294836_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87q7yizRQFWIdz72LXlBqRGV8GrwaJBg11nj6NeN0RnO3hZ3xTbc7u8YqcSsIxkxzKo3FSchek0a-rWg4X3sw1NFhl-LkVJq4oBSfdhZRkTUpRAbfDrwMcVdxNWHuwTegW_2qeWpjHhzR/s1600/10931264_810217789038153_4231114195705294836_n.jpg" height="320" width="179" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today is the day!!! I am so excited to share with you the wonderful creations I made using some wonderful glass beads sent to me by my partner, Marcy Lamberson. Here is a link to her <a href="http://www.studiomarcy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> so come check her out when you get the chance. Marcy is an incredible glass artist (in fact I have since gone and bought more of her work because I just love her style) Here is a look at all the wonderful beads she sent me to work with.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1VfJT4REJenzEk59bMPQ2MJ3IlB-W1MMezfQRTjk0zRaJCO4P1ayOljv9e0N9JOZpZVccZC9gAgRnpAdjUIQIZmymkou0BSn-WJubt0o2os6jF2Ca3Z6itRzh3Ett5vOHYG3w_p4zfQh/s1600/quick+shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1VfJT4REJenzEk59bMPQ2MJ3IlB-W1MMezfQRTjk0zRaJCO4P1ayOljv9e0N9JOZpZVccZC9gAgRnpAdjUIQIZmymkou0BSn-WJubt0o2os6jF2Ca3Z6itRzh3Ett5vOHYG3w_p4zfQh/s1600/quick+shot.jpg" height="256" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you can see, all of her beautiful gifts are sea related. When I was checking out Marcy's Facebook page before we talked, I noticed that just a few days before the partners were announced she had been to visit my little rural spot of Florida!!! What are the odds? When we talked it was a great starting point for our getting to know you conversations. While I live in the middle of the Withlacoochee State Forest, I am also just 2 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. So not only do I share a love for forests and trees, I have a deep love for water and the sea. I often design based on water and sea themes and Marcy was kind enough to indulge my love of the water in the beads she sent. Her work is incredible and the detail superb. Even the back sides of her pieces are special.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQT27Vgj5QlafKhembz0dFPiRjFSOa6m81_UG86yVACEAPMXPWX8nLQEZmLsq0DlVfMxEVjNENvPRj3TCg6NqyPDXBZsxR8Q3gmLj0rUXpagKjm1z35lo3Tnm0ZOBJ5N8vbjxSgkO0FUi/s1600/shell+necklace+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQT27Vgj5QlafKhembz0dFPiRjFSOa6m81_UG86yVACEAPMXPWX8nLQEZmLsq0DlVfMxEVjNENvPRj3TCg6NqyPDXBZsxR8Q3gmLj0rUXpagKjm1z35lo3Tnm0ZOBJ5N8vbjxSgkO0FUi/s1600/shell+necklace+1.jpg" height="236" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My first design uses Marcy's beautiful shell bead. If you were just looking at the bead you would not know it wasn't real. It is the most detailed glass shell I have ever seen. I created a Y necklace with it using pink cultured sea glass rounds, light rose crystal rondelles and the most delicious candy looking watermelon tourmaline. This necklace just sings summer evening to me. Here is a look at the shell from the back. See how she carries the detail through her work?</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtvRMCFaNBhSLpuJXHo5gA2OUYt-Jue95YRYlvv4GQkpoRVSVEZ0o6YJlDqpy9E2KQb5DS8M3LFWbtFm4YQHoeeUUmO5AAo_G2hwjlJK9hd-6aWpNQmmUPV-VAbn5iiyDiCSttuKSsVz0/s1600/shell+necklace+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtvRMCFaNBhSLpuJXHo5gA2OUYt-Jue95YRYlvv4GQkpoRVSVEZ0o6YJlDqpy9E2KQb5DS8M3LFWbtFm4YQHoeeUUmO5AAo_G2hwjlJK9hd-6aWpNQmmUPV-VAbn5iiyDiCSttuKSsVz0/s1600/shell+necklace+2.jpg" height="193" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My next design uses the really fun bead my son has called the mini aquarium and the sand dollar and scallop shell beads.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjWa-An10GUSNApH6-hEzCKbNC4DvXKf7oXNByOQWuGxuEOU6hge6wwMSrFm3zn_Xt3SMQpkkuOyxM22a5fI0-wKBpSk9x_XIHv0O9Z0AZ2V9zfVSqPUm8hX5NrEhl1PhaVjP-EseVx7t/s1600/aquarium+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjWa-An10GUSNApH6-hEzCKbNC4DvXKf7oXNByOQWuGxuEOU6hge6wwMSrFm3zn_Xt3SMQpkkuOyxM22a5fI0-wKBpSk9x_XIHv0O9Z0AZ2V9zfVSqPUm8hX5NrEhl1PhaVjP-EseVx7t/s1600/aquarium+1.jpg" height="199" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This necklace is just so much fun!! The detail in the aquarium bead is really cool. It has shells on both sides and what my son argues is a crab walking inside (I say it is coral). I made another Y necklace and this time used opaque cultured sea glass rounds, crystals in padparadscha, teal and opalite and closed it with a cultured sea glass toggle clasp. On a fun note, scallop fishing is very big here. We are one of the best places to get Gulf scallops and it is a very big event here with people traveling from all over to go diving for them each year, so this necklace has a bit of homage to my hometown too! Here is a peek at the backside so you can see the detail on the aquarium bead.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVv6daaY_cvhkkJCZ5SeEDUxw_jScesUFGQgBTCALStujN2zOMggtlv7WNqqAPMLm0_zyFcLiEj_9KZVSnz5rbor8gGg8nqKL5ncxDqpDpSlfviA6QUWXFzZCzpZwqmwPqVmo7Ip2GQxFv/s1600/aquarium+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVv6daaY_cvhkkJCZ5SeEDUxw_jScesUFGQgBTCALStujN2zOMggtlv7WNqqAPMLm0_zyFcLiEj_9KZVSnz5rbor8gGg8nqKL5ncxDqpDpSlfviA6QUWXFzZCzpZwqmwPqVmo7Ip2GQxFv/s1600/aquarium+3.jpg" height="234" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now if you know anything about me, you know that whenever I do a challenge or a blog hop I have to make earrings. I just love making them so any excuse to do so, I create at least one pair. This time Marcy had provided two wonderful little shells. They are not quite a pair, but they are close enough and I just love the touch of asymmetry, it adds a bit of fun to the earrings.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xcxVcQkuEjZN5aPoe3PWGkNiEGKGY76_0l1pWiwu-EYxE7P2HLKsktZy54G5d-In4-R7ukElPwFVpUfu-VMfTbG9tgEZ0pLGd0ql6PBiDjYjKQ6wUks6eEe3_T45tkfSWaWrgZ3JUspV/s1600/shell+earrings+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5xcxVcQkuEjZN5aPoe3PWGkNiEGKGY76_0l1pWiwu-EYxE7P2HLKsktZy54G5d-In4-R7ukElPwFVpUfu-VMfTbG9tgEZ0pLGd0ql6PBiDjYjKQ6wUks6eEe3_T45tkfSWaWrgZ3JUspV/s1600/shell+earrings+1.jpg" height="271" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To tie them back to the shell necklace, I used the same pink cultured sea glass rounds and a light rose crystal for that touch of sparkle.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My final piece is the one I just love. Those two glass manatee beads are very special and I am going to hoard one for a very long time. He needs to peek out at me from my special spot I have for artisan beads and become the mascot to my work area. His partner I paired with several of the glass rings to make this:</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQY3SYCG7ZgtFWuxlZhZA26GCf2WlF6FGwSNmHfrAXSR-cFYj7jl6RnAjoGgx2j4eJ8EODr-fkkM6FKDx7NsFS8i679k2noarUnNZtTL5d2zGDT1oEEcLx2Dv-K0A4hy5m9TQ6RMqyA2O/s1600/manatee+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQY3SYCG7ZgtFWuxlZhZA26GCf2WlF6FGwSNmHfrAXSR-cFYj7jl6RnAjoGgx2j4eJ8EODr-fkkM6FKDx7NsFS8i679k2noarUnNZtTL5d2zGDT1oEEcLx2Dv-K0A4hy5m9TQ6RMqyA2O/s1600/manatee+3.jpg" height="248" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The blue rings made me think of bubbles moving through the water so my little manatee sits under the viewing dome at Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park munching on his lettuce all the while the water above him sparkles. I used icy blue seed beads and aqua and opalite crystals to give the necklace that watery feel. This necklace is asymmetrical with bubbles going up one side. I still try and embrace that not every necklace has to be the same on both sides; it remains a challenge for me and it is something I enjoy embracing when working on blog hops.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is a close up of the manatee:</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibwKc39RLBR5lTnGAT9v3_iP51qih7RWRdiGlH_fqQw8JA0gAVNLXwCBrZfmUTcw_V6RYFx8M2qC-EuR0FLlr3KPbh6B9P1Nv3QdEWttgAObOr7fajNV6_NlwjN6N6ch2PSAXE6vX5hOBp/s1600/manatee+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibwKc39RLBR5lTnGAT9v3_iP51qih7RWRdiGlH_fqQw8JA0gAVNLXwCBrZfmUTcw_V6RYFx8M2qC-EuR0FLlr3KPbh6B9P1Nv3QdEWttgAObOr7fajNV6_NlwjN6N6ch2PSAXE6vX5hOBp/s1600/manatee+5.jpg" height="284" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are interested in seeing manatees, check out the <a href="http://www.manateecam.org/" target="_blank">manatee cam</a> during the day. It is dark and eerie at night. :)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had so much fun participating in this hop. I had a wonderful partner who went above and beyond making special beads for me. Thanks to Marcy and to Linda for organizing such a big hop. Please stop by and visit all the other hoppers to see what they designed.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: white; color: #323232; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12.9999990463257px; height: 3300px; line-height: 14.5600032806396px; width: 649px;"><tbody>
<tr height="17"><td colspan="3" height="34" rowspan="2" style="height: 34px; width: 269px;"><h2 style="border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-family: Nobile; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0.6em 0px 0.5em; position: relative; text-align: center;">
<b>Bead Peeps Swap N Hop 2015 </b><br /><b>Partner List </b></h2>
<h3 style="margin: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center;">
<b> Our Hostess: Linda Anderson from <a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http//:fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com</a></b></h3>
</td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Linda</td><td>Anderson</td><td><a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marica</td><td>Zammit</td><td><a href="http://www.beadlovelies.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.beadlovelies.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Linda</td><td>Anderson</td><td><a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Jessica</td><td>Hocutt</td><td><a href="https://faithfamilyandadventure.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">https://faithfamilyandadventure.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Kristina</td><td>Hahn Eleniak</td><td><a href="http://www.peacockandlime.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.peacockandlime.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Debbie</td><td>Jeffries</td><td><a href="http://debrasdivinedesigns.com/blog/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://debrasdivinedesigns.com/blog/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Rosantia</td><td>Petkova</td><td><a href="http://bairozan.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://bairozan.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Shalini</td><td>Austin</td><td><a href="http://jewellerybyshalini.co.uk/my-blog/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://jewellerybyshalini.co.uk/my-blog/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Catherine</td><td>La Vite</td><td><a href="http://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Annica</td><td>Larsson</td><td><a href="http://zestyfrog.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://zestyfrog.wordpress.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Lori</td><td>Schneider</td><td><a href="http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Divya</td><td>N</td><td><a href="http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Mowse</td><td>Doyle</td><td><a href="http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Fay</td><td>Wolfenden</td><td><a href="http://torchfairy.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://torchfairy.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Kathy</td><td>Lindemer</td><td><a href="http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Claire</td><td>Fabian</td><td><a href="http://saraccino.blogspot.de/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://saraccino.blogspot.de/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="18"><td height="18" style="height: 18px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="19"><td height="19" style="height: 19px; width: 79px;">Janice</td><td style="width: 123px;">Warden Bergeron</td><td style="width: 333px;"><a href="http://thejewelryroom.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://thejewelryroom.blogspot.ca</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Natalie</td><td>Davidson</td><td><a href="http://www.northshoredays.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.northshoredays.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Deb</td><td>Fortin</td><td><a href="http://www.studiok24.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.studiok24.blogspot.ca</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Inge</td><td>von Roos</td><td><a href="http://ingetraud.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://ingetraud.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Karen</td><td>Mitchell</td><td><a href="http://overthemoon-design.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://overthemoon-design.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Robin</td><td>Reed</td><td><a href="http://willowdragon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://willowdragon.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marie</td><td>Covert</td><td><a href="http://thistledown-and-swaddlings.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://thistledown-and-swaddlings.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Alicia</td><td>Marinache</td><td><a href="http://www.allprettythings.ca/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.allprettythings.ca</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Nan</td><td>Smith</td><td><a href="http://www.wirednan.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.wirednan.blogspot.ca</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Johana</td><td>Nunez</td><td><a href="http://artincendi.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://artincendi.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Kelly</td><td>Hosford Patterson</td><td><a href="http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Lori</td><td>Blanchard</td><td><a href="http://alainnjewelry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://alainnjewelry.WordPress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Sue </td><td>Kennedy</td><td><a href="http://suebeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://suebeads.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Shai</td><td>Williams</td><td><a href="http://shaihasramblings.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://shaihasramblings.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Niky</td><td>Sayers</td><td><a href="http://silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Melissa</td><td>Trudinger</td><td><a href="http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Candida</td><td>Castleberry</td><td><a href="http://www.spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Erin</td><td>Guest</td><td><a href="http://www.renlish.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.renlish.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Nicole</td><td>Rennell</td><td><a href="http://nicolerennell.com/blog" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://nicolerennell.com/blog</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Ien</td><td>Temaluru</td><td><a href="http://ienmaginationsjewelry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://ienmaginationsjewelry.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Robin</td><td>Showstack</td><td><a href="http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Sam</td><td>Waghorn</td><td><a href="http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marianne</td><td>Baxter</td><td><a href="http://www.simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Elsie</td><td>Deliz-Fonseca</td><td><a href="http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Shai</td><td>Williams</td><td><a href="http://shaihasramblings.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://shaihasramblings.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Lee</td><td>Koopman</td><td><a href="http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Jayne</td><td>Capps</td><td><a href="http://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marti</td><td>Conrad</td><td><a href="http://artisancomponentmarketplace.com/martisbuttonsandbeads/2015/03/20/bead-peeps-blog-hop/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://artisancomponentmarketplace.com/martisbuttonsandbeads/2015/03/20/bead-peeps-blog-hop/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="18"><td height="18" style="height: 18px;">Tina</td><td>Bosh</td><td><a href="http://bookbug-somanybookssolittletime.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://bookbug-somanybookssolittletime.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="20"><td height="20" style="height: 20px; width: 79px;">Eleanor</td><td style="width: 123px;">Thomas</td><td style="width: 333px;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://woolywireetc.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Jeanne</td><td>Steck</td><td><a href="http://www.gemsbyjeannemarie.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.gemsbyjeannemarie.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Gloria</td><td>Allen</td><td><a href="http://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Rachel</td><td>Mallis</td><td><a href="http://www.mintmonarch.com/#%21blog/c1jlz" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.mintmonarch.com/#!blog/c1jlz</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Andrea</td><td>Glick</td><td><a href="http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Stephanie</td><td>Stamper</td><td><a href="http://skwds.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://skwds.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Chris</td><td>Haussler</td><td><a href="http://pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Betony</td><td>Maiden</td><td><a href="http://www.beadwenches.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.beadwenches.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Kari</td><td>Asbury</td><td><a href="http://hippiechickjewelrydesign.com/blog/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://hippiechickjewelrydesign.com/blog/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Jenny</td><td>Kyrlach</td><td><a href="http://anafiassa.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://anafiassa.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Colleen</td><td>Foley</td><td><a href="http://colleenfoleycreations.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://colleenfoleycreations.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marybeth</td><td>Rich</td><td><a href="http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/</a> <span style="color: red;">(you are here)</span></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Marcy</td><td>Lamberson</td><td><a href="http://www.studiomarcy.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.StudioMarcy.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Dyanne</td><td>Everett-Cantrell</td><td style="width: 333px;"><a href="http://www.deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Ginny</td><td>Lones</td><td><a href="http://www.skippingintotheunknown.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.Skippingintotheunknown.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Maria Rosa</td><td>Sharrow</td><td><a href="http://willowstreetshops.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://willowstreetshops.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Loretta</td><td>Carstensen</td><td><a href="http://designsbyloretta.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://designsbyloretta.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Dolores</td><td>Raml</td><td><a href="http://craftydscreations.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://craftydscreations.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Michelle</td><td>McCarthy</td><td><a href="http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="18"><td height="18" style="height: 18px;">Louise</td><td>McCormick-Glazier</td><td><a href="http://jewelrytreasuresbylouise.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://jewelrytreasuresbylouise.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Heather</td><td>Richter</td><td><a href="http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Tammy</td><td>Adams</td><td><a href="http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Shirley</td><td>Moore</td><td><a href="http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td colspan="3" height="51" rowspan="3" style="height: 51px;"><b>Seed Beaders</b></td></tr>
<tr height="17"></tr>
<tr height="17"></tr>
<tr height="24"><td height="24" style="height: 24px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Susanne</td><td>Stelljes</td><td><a href="http://pearlify.blogspot.de/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://pearlify.blogspot.de</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Sheila</td><td>Prosterman</td><td><a href="http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Pallavi</td><td>Asher</td><td><a href="http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Jami</td><td>Shipp</td><td><a href="http://celebratinglifewithdamamashipp.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://celebratinglifewithdamamashipp.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Peggy</td><td>Kosier</td><td><a href="http://www.kosydesigns.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.kosydesigns.blogspot.ca/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Andra</td><td>Weber</td><td><a href="http://andrasjoyfuljourney.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://andrasjoyfuljourney.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Catherine</td><td>King</td><td><a href="http://catherines-musings.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://catherines-musings.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Krafty</td><td>Max</td><td><a href="http://kraftymax.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://kraftymax.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Sierra</td><td>Barrett</td><td><a href="http://giraffecanhas.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://giraffecanhas.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Lois</td><td>Sherwood</td><td><a href="http://thiznthat5454blog.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://thiznthat5454blog.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Katy</td><td>Heider</td><td><a href="http://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Rebecca</td><td>Robertson (White)</td><td><a href="http://morganafeycreations.121hub.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://morganafeycreations.121hub.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Heather</td><td>Richter</td><td><a href="http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Brandy</td><td>Collier</td><td><a href="http://bhjewelry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://bhjewelry.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Stephanie</td><td>Haussler</td><td><a href="http://www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Lori</td><td>Blanchard</td><td><a href="http://alainnjewelry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://alainnjewelry.WordPress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Kathleen</td><td>Breeding</td><td><a href="http://99bobotw.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://99bobotw.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Becky</td><td>Pancake</td><td><a href="http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Renetha</td><td>Stanziano</td><td><a href="http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Tami</td><td>Norris</td><td><a href="https://jewelrybytami.wordpress.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">https://jewelrybytami.wordpress.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;"></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Ginger</td><td>Bishop</td><td><a href="http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="17"><td height="17" style="height: 17px;">Peggy</td><td>Johnson</td><td><a href="http://charmbarn.blogspot.com/" style="color: #7c171d; text-decoration: none;">http://charmbarn.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-15654391946714628032015-04-20T18:07:00.001-04:002015-04-20T18:12:16.790-04:00We're All Ears April Reveal<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ui1D_L_WEV7NYNLSWGPb5Ot-uLEfzHZl9cvRrxteQxITZhmdayIh4NSQq3-Yr_znXLFLbumO3b3eWk2uQmNefE7-bhIqrYAHtysdNZ7HqKZDbqR7t5qXiKTlb1DaRQEFL48nLnIPxgM2/s1600/apr_El_Palau_de_les_Arts_Reina_Sof%C3%ADa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ui1D_L_WEV7NYNLSWGPb5Ot-uLEfzHZl9cvRrxteQxITZhmdayIh4NSQq3-Yr_znXLFLbumO3b3eWk2uQmNefE7-bhIqrYAHtysdNZ7HqKZDbqR7t5qXiKTlb1DaRQEFL48nLnIPxgM2/s1600/apr_El_Palau_de_les_Arts_Reina_Sof%C3%ADa.jpg" height="184" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reference piece from <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/2015/04/were-all-ears-april-inspiration.html" target="_blank">Earrings Everyday</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a little over a year now, Erin over at <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Earrings Everyday</a> has hosted a monthly design challenge. Each month she chooses an inspiration item for us to focus on as we create our designs. She is wonderful at coming up with ideas! This month she chose the architecture at The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain. These buildings are very modern and amazing! I strongly encourage you to read the inspiration blog post <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/2015/04/were-all-ears-april-inspiration.html" target="_blank">here</a> to see examples of the buildings and the marvels of architecture design.</span><br />
<div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;">The building I chose to use as my inspiration (pictured above) is L'Oceanografic which is the largest oceanographic aquarium in Europe. I just love the design. It reminds me of a dolphin crashing back into water after it has just taken a breath. The sleekness and the round curve is what drew me to the photograph.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjH_4ulQapaah69fYgxoKyMxLRgbvju_dxLNhNwnzeLSu2ZG_Om1npNSO9BHb2IpVKkQp0eedfiNGmhgH50X4cq26gf3z0Fzy_gF4a_CMOKffBl9oxyQu7_bg1Ov6gDk-4c50B2hKs5lWS/s1600/earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjH_4ulQapaah69fYgxoKyMxLRgbvju_dxLNhNwnzeLSu2ZG_Om1npNSO9BHb2IpVKkQp0eedfiNGmhgH50X4cq26gf3z0Fzy_gF4a_CMOKffBl9oxyQu7_bg1Ov6gDk-4c50B2hKs5lWS/s1600/earrings.jpg" height="257" width="320" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last week, I also participated in Andrew Thornton's Frenzied Motion Challenge. While I was making the pieces for that challenge, I couldn't help but think how much some of the beads he had included in the kit would work perfectly for this month's earring design.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;">I love the smooth circular lines of the saucer shaped beads and I continued the roundness in my choice of the light lavender coin shaped beads in the dangle as well. Since this is an ocean themed inspiration picture, I added Swarovski crystals in shades of blue and grey to mimic the color of the sea.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsva1CqVQB7I5VUT65sXWurOxF-IAws3oIdne9yOK7HQRQaAKw8lmfDbMI3Xt6ShBHviRXJ7BaAsvywX2ruKkJyJsv53rpO6u0ElcM-j7cs95FcV0O0MfZ-sJp0FrZT9SYiP-vjPgunbBs/s1600/earrings+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsva1CqVQB7I5VUT65sXWurOxF-IAws3oIdne9yOK7HQRQaAKw8lmfDbMI3Xt6ShBHviRXJ7BaAsvywX2ruKkJyJsv53rpO6u0ElcM-j7cs95FcV0O0MfZ-sJp0FrZT9SYiP-vjPgunbBs/s1600/earrings+2.jpg" height="320" width="309" /></a></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;">Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my entry for this month's challenge! Check out everyone's designs below!</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 12.3199996948242px;"><br />
<br />
<br />
<!-- start InLinkz script --><br />
<div class='InLinkzContainer' id='516992' > <a rel='nofollow' href="http://new.inlinkz.com/view.php?id=516992" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div> <script type='text/javascript' src='//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116'></script><br />
<!-- end InLinkz script --><br />
</span></span><img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" /></div>Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-36365380187243702242015-04-16T17:44:00.000-04:002015-04-16T17:44:19.644-04:00Frenzied Motion Challenge Reveal<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhwB304nvq1S0bTKC-aNWJ0RoU5ZRlLbSX6Jtcep8OsVKgez6iQuHDeox5XF0OoA-dycFsO8UWdeNG_I3ciQ-gfC6JXI80rs9Ityy77RaE35ZF2KkubuIYvAifjUBkS7EPIGCnOH0svqW/s1600/frenziedmotionchallenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdhwB304nvq1S0bTKC-aNWJ0RoU5ZRlLbSX6Jtcep8OsVKgez6iQuHDeox5XF0OoA-dycFsO8UWdeNG_I3ciQ-gfC6JXI80rs9Ityy77RaE35ZF2KkubuIYvAifjUBkS7EPIGCnOH0svqW/s1600/frenziedmotionchallenge.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello! Welcome to my reveal post for Andrew Thornton's Frenzied Motion Challenge! I am always excited when I see Andrew is hosting a new challenge because the combination of beads he uses are always incredible. Between the handmade components and the selected beads it is always a large selection of great beads. If you would like to learn more about Andrew, check out his blog <a href="http://andrew-thornton.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. He always limits the number of participants, so I was very happy to get to participate this time. </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This month's theme was the frenetic energy of a New York City dance club. The music, the lights, the people coming together in a group of motion, energy and excitement. When I learned of his inspiration I was immediately taken back to my college days. I loved to go dancing. Every Tuesday and Thursday you could find me in a club for hours. Ybor City in Tampa had a particular club that had several dance floors and I was always on one come Tuesday night. It was the late 80's, early 90's so think lots of bright colors and big hair! Here is a peek at the beads Andrew sent us.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsAD_KdGH5nHMRO1EW_4WsCi7wGBQjmz84beI1GjH8QAL4a1WK9CH-Qk4i-X73Wo2391bfLpSIZbiv-2E3Mr_K2XXh4LgUHztMi0uAFIF-U4Me_-mXsVn2TD2wXj3JD-elVtAqZm3sV_J/s1600/motion+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsAD_KdGH5nHMRO1EW_4WsCi7wGBQjmz84beI1GjH8QAL4a1WK9CH-Qk4i-X73Wo2391bfLpSIZbiv-2E3Mr_K2XXh4LgUHztMi0uAFIF-U4Me_-mXsVn2TD2wXj3JD-elVtAqZm3sV_J/s1600/motion+blog.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Look at all that fabulous pink and blue!!! If you know me at all, you know I love pink. It is my favorite color. Blue is the color I design the most in, so this challenge was just made for me. Among those beads are rose quartz, Czech beads, Japanese seed beads, vintage Italian seed beads, mother of pearl, vintage lucite, dogtooth amethyst and dyed jade. Finally, there is a bag full of all kinds of goodies including crystals, vintage glass, all kinds of seed beads, rose quartz, Czech glass and so many lovelies I could never identify every one. Andrew also made several of the components like the pink and blue polymer clay round beads. Also, he includes a special mystery component with each collection and this time he made a wonderful pendant. </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwtMb5FOhcTdvEZZkJNBrCYwN3LMhsBgTwx9z-C-GqIz7_fmZnrKo8yud9UTigF4WDUn1ukG-tCA262j03bjJHpzZLWUFmdNOzvjP_xes5FcVzpMHSzyDazhsX-gjBfhIHfDnA88MHLji/s1600/IMG_4331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwtMb5FOhcTdvEZZkJNBrCYwN3LMhsBgTwx9z-C-GqIz7_fmZnrKo8yud9UTigF4WDUn1ukG-tCA262j03bjJHpzZLWUFmdNOzvjP_xes5FcVzpMHSzyDazhsX-gjBfhIHfDnA88MHLji/s1600/IMG_4331.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy Andrew Thornton</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">His pendant reminds me so much of the lights flashing all around the dance floor and the colors you would see in your eyes as you looked around the room. Those lights would flash to the beat of the music. If I close my eyes I can hear Madonna's Vogue playing and I am whisked away on a dance floor to some wonderful memories.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For this challenge I created three necklaces, a bracelet and a pair of earrings. You will have to wait to see the earrings tomorrow because while I was making them I kept thinking how much they fit this month's We're All Ears Challenge. But now, lets take a peek at what I made.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6jD32Y8sw2NXonnqv6saBkzejvvOdpFVuzVtFowIuy4wo0PIKSV1LJGfDq25V32nFQ2wWImP77s9oiT5R7CrAG7K3mRVATJR6BAmiN8opH4bmcv4vnRNIDvFrf4jZM8vZPmFQn4fMKaf/s1600/rose+quartz+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi6jD32Y8sw2NXonnqv6saBkzejvvOdpFVuzVtFowIuy4wo0PIKSV1LJGfDq25V32nFQ2wWImP77s9oiT5R7CrAG7K3mRVATJR6BAmiN8opH4bmcv4vnRNIDvFrf4jZM8vZPmFQn4fMKaf/s1600/rose+quartz+2.jpg" height="232" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My first piece is a necklace that I used the two large oval pieces of rose quartz as the focus. I just love those two stones! The soft pink is so delicate and feminine. I paired them with a large blue-grey crystal that was included in the luxury bead mix. I also used some Swarovski crystals and some other blue beads I found in the bead mix. I finished it off with some light rose crystal rondelles of my own to carry that soft pink feminine touch. </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUoCrKmG0kjSNR5o_59AqqHdMKnkp_ekpyNNBthI9SfM-SGsCmALcEcx6MDy12LmybigHZwZpOzOmLeVdLKDOj_W72csrnEfK4g8ZXOLg7EkVVoBb8hwrSQmGoeIF1D2STBefinpLZmU0/s1600/pink+necklace+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUoCrKmG0kjSNR5o_59AqqHdMKnkp_ekpyNNBthI9SfM-SGsCmALcEcx6MDy12LmybigHZwZpOzOmLeVdLKDOj_W72csrnEfK4g8ZXOLg7EkVVoBb8hwrSQmGoeIF1D2STBefinpLZmU0/s1600/pink+necklace+3.jpg" height="246" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My second necklace uses the three round pink and blue polymer clay beads Andrew made. I paired them with some wonderful faced dyed pink jade pillow beads, more Swarovski crystal and what I believe are Czech glass square beads in a soft pink. I can see myself on the dance floor wearing this piece.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajhHHWhz0n-1ulhk5ovvO0CjGrl7Eso6IECSyndHEYZ4eAFG9_norgbDjZb_fBfF0q8A8UQx2G8pNJkNwSvZj3OWeSa6lhpvQf_9jFJUEkpa2HKreetu856KbrHbCswk9ExhFXoG9LcQ8/s1600/frenzied+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajhHHWhz0n-1ulhk5ovvO0CjGrl7Eso6IECSyndHEYZ4eAFG9_norgbDjZb_fBfF0q8A8UQx2G8pNJkNwSvZj3OWeSa6lhpvQf_9jFJUEkpa2HKreetu856KbrHbCswk9ExhFXoG9LcQ8/s1600/frenzied+3.jpg" height="201" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My final necklace uses Andrew's mystery component as its focus. I love that I found the just perfect magenta pink colored wire to make the bail for this piece. I wanted it to be part of the design with a retro feel. All the beads used in this piece were from the kit except for four large bright blue crystal rondelles that just worked so well with the color palette and helped highlight the soft color of the beads they surround.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mXD91rXnHcWH2wxSR2exXHImva_aI0k1mkjivDzAS1auL0a1qdn9RA35Z3YqNiWvV3tS9-rauu_KLznELfOTA8-NqOSCkV3tLlBu5AHlDDXQzPEeTtse32HkSqUhR3VuZ1R99JCVkc1p/s1600/bracelet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mXD91rXnHcWH2wxSR2exXHImva_aI0k1mkjivDzAS1auL0a1qdn9RA35Z3YqNiWvV3tS9-rauu_KLznELfOTA8-NqOSCkV3tLlBu5AHlDDXQzPEeTtse32HkSqUhR3VuZ1R99JCVkc1p/s1600/bracelet.jpg" height="285" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There were a lot of really cool single beads in the mix of beads and I wanted to come up with a way to highlight them in a piece. There was also a bag full of these bright blue vintage seed beads that I just had to use. I decided a bracelet was the best way to show off these special one-of-a-kind beads. Can you just imagine the lights capturing the facets in the beads as you sway your arms to the music?</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had so much fun with this challenge. As always, Andrew gives the designer and abundance of beautiful beads to work with. I have so many left, I am sure you will see them in future designs. I want to thank Andrew Thornton again for putting these challenges together and I look forward to participating in the future. Make sure to stop by and see what the other designers have made with these beautiful beads.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div dir="ltr">
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="https://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Beadsophisticate</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christina Hickman</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Michelle McCarthy</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://www.forestofjewels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Marybeth Rich</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://www.alisonadorns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Alison Herrington</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://www.beadlove.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Ann Schroeder</a></div>
<div dir="ltr">
<a href="http://andrew-thornton.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Andrew Thornton, Laurel Ross, Joanne Goldberg, Lisa Mendum</a></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-18833649778198822562015-03-14T22:27:00.000-04:002015-03-14T22:27:20.016-04:00Beed Peeps Swap N' Hop Sneak Peek<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15Gobco2hVHm2oJ2mUSbqIpxBm0NpcOfVH8Sanh-L9cVeqRE72UlHgbbcOmGE-L_-lz8-rFoGUhhWH1bW-RDoNX6Gjut2fqt9aHlCVFHoopbMAZRoKYjDNbUM4SyYYyP3yT_qowa7Gn-q/s1600/hidden+for+blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15Gobco2hVHm2oJ2mUSbqIpxBm0NpcOfVH8Sanh-L9cVeqRE72UlHgbbcOmGE-L_-lz8-rFoGUhhWH1bW-RDoNX6Gjut2fqt9aHlCVFHoopbMAZRoKYjDNbUM4SyYYyP3yT_qowa7Gn-q/s1600/hidden+for+blog.jpg" height="237" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why are you looking into the swirl of a cotton candy machine you may ask? :) A few months ago, I signed up for the Swap N' Hop through a group on Facebook called Beed Peeps. I was matched with another jewelry designer and had the pleasure to chat with her and get to know her a bit. My partner is Marcy Lamberson. Check out her <a href="http://www.studiomarcy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> and her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/studiomarcy" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a>. Marcy is a very talented glass artist who creates wonderful whimsical creations and focuses on bright, cheery colors. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was a little nervous at first when I visited Marcy's page because I had planned on sending her some wonderful lampwork beads I had collected from one of my favorite glass artists. But, since she makes her own glass I had to change that up a bit. Luckily, a few chats with Marcy made me much more comfortable. She is a fun, interesting person and I am very lucky to have been partnered with her. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So what is up with that swirl? It is a sneak peek of the beads I sent to my partner. You can't see them until she does but check back here to see pictures of what she has sent to me and my own reveal when I know her beads have arrived and been seen. Also check back here on May 2nd for the big design reveal!</span></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-90239862658850188652015-03-01T19:51:00.001-05:002015-03-01T19:51:49.870-05:00Creating with a Joyful Muse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSfQTnaXzYlPl64GoIirMNagfLQFG_XNqSiDan-aHEmk5WR6EVN4x7F_6iDYDXN_VfqGPtiWnMWxn7vjZjmRWnMgEYTvkFWIAt1hrxCdXgAElkoKBzL0TB03w-xpb_aJlTxapOvRCWupF/s1600/muse+pieces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSfQTnaXzYlPl64GoIirMNagfLQFG_XNqSiDan-aHEmk5WR6EVN4x7F_6iDYDXN_VfqGPtiWnMWxn7vjZjmRWnMgEYTvkFWIAt1hrxCdXgAElkoKBzL0TB03w-xpb_aJlTxapOvRCWupF/s1600/muse+pieces.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Several months ago, Joyful Muse from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joyful-Muse-Studio/562376413883346" target="_blank">Joyful Muse Studio</a> announced that she was looking for jewelry designers to work with some of her newer pieces and to give her feed back on what worked, what might not have worked and of course, to make some pretty jewelry. I was very excited to participate because she works with vintage pieces and they are always a favorite of mine. Here is what she sent me:</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktaW0YQWzG9MKzdnM04C2AmRobql4sGjoQO2U8gCs9SmvgUDbGj9jMXdZQ2ZJ4BQhgzsDUPypX6fwb0B_hMgUAW5EzkwTsBiy9bJbmywptwwewjCa6Ku7gp0v_ogpw4jf02DCbrmL0zIU/s1600/joyful+muse+pieces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktaW0YQWzG9MKzdnM04C2AmRobql4sGjoQO2U8gCs9SmvgUDbGj9jMXdZQ2ZJ4BQhgzsDUPypX6fwb0B_hMgUAW5EzkwTsBiy9bJbmywptwwewjCa6Ku7gp0v_ogpw4jf02DCbrmL0zIU/s1600/joyful+muse+pieces.jpg" height="267" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Forgive the cell phone photo but my workspace doesn't allow for great photographs. I did want to take a quick shot of what I was sent though so everyone could get an idea of the pieces. She sent me some wonderful brass moons that appear to either be painted or had patina applied, one of her great vintage spinner pendants in an incredible shade of pink, and a polymer clay piece in shades of tan, aqua blue, and pink with a great crystal heart in the middle, and finally some fun buttons.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I plan to use the buttons as clasps on future projects and will either use the moons on earrings or a bracelet as well. First, let's take a look at the piece I made with the spinner pendant.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMyInVAajIAgrizmS4mV6TSpzD-81Z2MPRnH6ctKptyf4upOyBztah5PH0p3ciVujXxiUu6Nh3NQ3mLUZFK8bB1ZsnPauEufRj57uW_a399MPDqrpOlvp9NHv-WIVOGRoJVH7z3E0ONCE/s1600/pink+necklace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMyInVAajIAgrizmS4mV6TSpzD-81Z2MPRnH6ctKptyf4upOyBztah5PH0p3ciVujXxiUu6Nh3NQ3mLUZFK8bB1ZsnPauEufRj57uW_a399MPDqrpOlvp9NHv-WIVOGRoJVH7z3E0ONCE/s1600/pink+necklace.jpg" height="188" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The pendant is a vintage spinner that she painted my favorite shade of soft pink (it also appears that she might have stamped the edge). In the middle she added a polymer clay design that she highlighted with a pink crystal. How could I not love this pendant? It is my favorite color, is vintage and has sparkle! I of course had to create a necklace that fit the design. I used light rose crystal bicones on a handmade rosary chain. The pink just works perfectly with the pendant. Finishing the necklace off is a short length of delicate chain and a heart toggle clasp. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgMlc8AdIhSBIxfd3l-kKdMbUepm1GlCBCYgSfGxlFzHJ-vt4_p_MRd-i7QHwy1JvEe5QtyEpGMsr3j8MrGsf8w4mTgTUtujEU7BvXscO5Z9dyyQ9-zwRMNQoFVXHPbmphHdPUlzqeHTDW/s1600/pink+ecklace+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgMlc8AdIhSBIxfd3l-kKdMbUepm1GlCBCYgSfGxlFzHJ-vt4_p_MRd-i7QHwy1JvEe5QtyEpGMsr3j8MrGsf8w4mTgTUtujEU7BvXscO5Z9dyyQ9-zwRMNQoFVXHPbmphHdPUlzqeHTDW/s1600/pink+ecklace+2.jpg" height="222" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A close up of the pendant<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is a look at the back of the pendant:</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRAPavGm3BEbOUPoDjTU2RS1SnsZc2vomFvspmZaIUQMqpPUbip4Ns0scc9miHlwpgA4xbY0DZvxl-fQPDWnSl66-wOBU8CsJLr4ZLLldmgnR44iVHSnr6UEXi5zcND6BJEcpoEvkTehk/s1600/pink+necklace+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRAPavGm3BEbOUPoDjTU2RS1SnsZc2vomFvspmZaIUQMqpPUbip4Ns0scc9miHlwpgA4xbY0DZvxl-fQPDWnSl66-wOBU8CsJLr4ZLLldmgnR44iVHSnr6UEXi5zcND6BJEcpoEvkTehk/s1600/pink+necklace+4.jpg" height="214" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next, I wanted to work with the other pendant so I spent some time in my bead stash finding just the right natural stone to match the polymer clay in her piece. I ended up using grain stone and black lace marble to make that perfect match.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1BSvd0GMAxjnVcUFhvEtywQ10lezqEfB_MCDbi7372M7Igkbzw4IB13wL2uRphuRPaMjqpZjzQEB_JbMvGDvRzBEVDJhdQt9LbobR-2O9y-wqbQG5ls1_7gNxKsMxcqF17xkN_N2Xk2P/s1600/sand+stone+necklace+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1BSvd0GMAxjnVcUFhvEtywQ10lezqEfB_MCDbi7372M7Igkbzw4IB13wL2uRphuRPaMjqpZjzQEB_JbMvGDvRzBEVDJhdQt9LbobR-2O9y-wqbQG5ls1_7gNxKsMxcqF17xkN_N2Xk2P/s1600/sand+stone+necklace+4.jpg" height="251" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The pendant has some great aqua blue dots on it so I had to find just the right crystals to add a bit of my signature sparkle. I used aqua and opalite rondelles to add some color between the grain stone beads. The red crystal heart on the pendant adds just the right pop to the design. I have a feeling the setting for the pendant is vintage and I really love the way she continued the circular design of the metal through out her piece. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope you enjoyed taking a peek at the designs I made using Joyful Muse's pendants. Be sure to check out her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyfulMuse" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>! It has been such a pleasure to work with these pieces and provide feedback to a designer looking to grow her art.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-62516792233941222302015-02-08T18:15:00.000-05:002015-02-08T18:24:49.674-05:00Checkerboard Blog Hop Reveal<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VF4E0w8ewMI/U5TH9XG-rZI/AAAAAAAABgQ/7ZYQGOTTuic/s1600/Checkerboard%2BWidgit.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VF4E0w8ewMI/U5TH9XG-rZI/AAAAAAAABgQ/7ZYQGOTTuic/s1600/Checkerboard%2BWidgit.png" height="310" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi there and welcome! I want to thank Lisa Lodge of <a href="http://gratefulartist.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pine Ridge Treasures</a> for hosting this fun checkerboard themed blog hop! Way back in July I received a collection of cultured sea glass and clear crystals in shades of clear, red and black. Here is a sneak peek of what I received.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUHlQC3jDF_tjrq9nqYRAIy53EqoFYTuIzwTn4TTysGAoM1X_W2xfylbcCRm9QpFBwW7H_Y8xU3BIHoeA9McQNK5XNSGQIBD77C3pMPUHHvKs6ctU5f3m28c774R0XBXvv52_16c48HT4/s1600/blog+hop+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUHlQC3jDF_tjrq9nqYRAIy53EqoFYTuIzwTn4TTysGAoM1X_W2xfylbcCRm9QpFBwW7H_Y8xU3BIHoeA9McQNK5XNSGQIBD77C3pMPUHHvKs6ctU5f3m28c774R0XBXvv52_16c48HT4/s1600/blog+hop+1.jpg" height="244" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As you can see, Lisa sent me many different pieces and styles in my collection. I just loved the sand dollars and there was a secret about those cuties I will share later in this post. I was challenged quite a bit with the theme of this hop and I spent some time staring at my bead board wondering what I would do. I really wanted to embrace the theme, having my piece look like a checkerboard instead of just using the beads in a straight design. I love red and black together, I think they make very classic jewelry, but this time I wanted to push myself outside my comfort zone.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I spent some time bouncing ideas back and forth with my good friend, Mowse Doyle, and I want to thank her very much for the late night chat and her great ideas. She even drew me a sketch so I could picture what she was thinking of!! Thanks to her, my idea came together and I was able to really see a checkerboard in my design.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-esRlAlh6B7aQ7C3aZpTHGXZT5Y50pfm5iyXR0W1kmh2Ufm_ZE3TWRU3NfHM-VFq0U4aw9BbgL82WVHek_GOKZ8FBYgiuMEx-uMNyciqKVxJq5ddm0Qy_bFLkGu5PIkXaJWD9p9C6ho-/s1600/checkerboard+choker+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-esRlAlh6B7aQ7C3aZpTHGXZT5Y50pfm5iyXR0W1kmh2Ufm_ZE3TWRU3NfHM-VFq0U4aw9BbgL82WVHek_GOKZ8FBYgiuMEx-uMNyciqKVxJq5ddm0Qy_bFLkGu5PIkXaJWD9p9C6ho-/s1600/checkerboard+choker+2.jpg" height="185" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I created a choker using the black and white cultured sea glass rods to represent the squares on a checkerboard. The red cultured sea glass completes the squares and reminds me of the checkers themselves. Finally, the back of the choker has that touch of sparkle with clear crystal rondelles and more of the red cultured sea glass.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where are the sand dollars you ask? I love them very much but they just didn't work in my necklace. And if you know anything about me, you know I never ever do a blog hop and not make earrings. So, the sand dollars got to become earrings. Here is where the surprise comes in!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZALKFQMQZOQ6A0f76Ys2JEciDQs4hwDLj6r7ss2E1L-f2ymJ08PcbDtPZ8oXs6Q5XZShncpZBQWWqj1UgyRRqDiPlYDoIVuVAhIFlqX-_Q0sUh5PdLmXHgTOqBbmiSeQaXRFdGtOiFeLQ/s1600/checkerboard+earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZALKFQMQZOQ6A0f76Ys2JEciDQs4hwDLj6r7ss2E1L-f2ymJ08PcbDtPZ8oXs6Q5XZShncpZBQWWqj1UgyRRqDiPlYDoIVuVAhIFlqX-_Q0sUh5PdLmXHgTOqBbmiSeQaXRFdGtOiFeLQ/s1600/checkerboard+earrings.jpg" height="243" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I didn't know they were red!! Actually a deep maroon that go very well with this Panatone color of the year, Marsala. I was totally shocked when I saw the pictures and saw the rich red color. All the times I had handled the beads, figuring out how I wanted to use the sand dollars I always thought they were black. I tied the earrings back to the choker, using the clear crystal rondelles and the red sea glass beads to add that touch of sparkle.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to thank Lisa again for hosting us for this Blog Hop. Please stop by and see everyone else's designs!</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Your hostess: Lisa Lodge, </span><a href="http://www.gratefulartist.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">A Grateful Artist</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Jo-Ann Woolverton, </span><a href="http://itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">It's a Beadiful Creation</span></a><u><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></u></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Carolyn Lawson, </span><a href="http://carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Carolyn's Creations</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Toltec Jewels, </span><a href="http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Jewel School Friends</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Heather Richter, </span><a href="http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Desert Jewelry Designs</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 21.4499988555908px; margin-bottom: 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">Candida Elkins Castleberry, </span><a href="http://www.spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">Spun Sugar Beadworks</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Kathleen Breeding, </span><a href="http://99bobotw.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">99 Bottles of Beads on the Wall</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Mischelle Fanucchi, </span><a href="http://www.micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Micheladas Musings</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Becky Pancake, </span><a href="http://www.beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Becky Pancake Bead Designs</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Kari Asbury, </span><a href="http://www.hippiechickjewelrydesign.com/blog" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Hippie Chick Design</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Susan Anderson, </span><a href="http://www.lamaintresor.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">La Main Tresor</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin-top: 6pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Kathy Lindemer, </span><a href="http://www.bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Bay Moon Design</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Ann Schroeder, </span><a href="http://www.beadlove.wordpress.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Bead Love</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Kim Dworak, </span><a href="http://cianciblue.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Cianci Blue</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Margaret Pelech, </span><a href="http://www.bigmargaret.com/396287453" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Margaret Pelech's Blog</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Lisa Prewitt Knappenberger, </span><a href="http://liraysadesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">LiRaysa Designs</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Annette Rivers, </span><a href="http://mamaowlsmess.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Mama Owls Mess</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Carol Briody, </span><a href="http://www.cbriody.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">A Beads Life</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Miranda Ackerley, <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/MirandAck" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext;">MirandAck</span></a></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Marybeth Rich, </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;">A Few Words from within the Pines</a> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: red;">(</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: red;">you are here)</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Karin Grosset Grange (France), </span><a href="http://ginkgoetcoquelicot.blogspot.fr/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Ginkgo et Coquelicot</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.2999992370605px; line-height: 16.0160026550293px; margin: 6pt 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Katrina Scuderi Taylor, </span><a href="http://iwannagoout.wordpress.com/" style="color: #e69138; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">I Wanna Go Out</span></a></div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-24672581228621666832015-01-17T16:32:00.000-05:002015-01-17T16:32:25.819-05:00Are You Making Your Customer Jump Through Hoops?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiocAMn8dvqyYeJS92_qFb6WsjgPGFWMuqkOqs84Kl_IVz8eLQNbnh8Ej5165H3w8n0FimYpI0IPjpt3pz99lgiX7cP8fYjWRTsAjd4i-qb0NHWAonC9pXpocq8zRQPiSxh9uV4M0HLsnhg/s1600/jumping+through+hoops.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiocAMn8dvqyYeJS92_qFb6WsjgPGFWMuqkOqs84Kl_IVz8eLQNbnh8Ej5165H3w8n0FimYpI0IPjpt3pz99lgiX7cP8fYjWRTsAjd4i-qb0NHWAonC9pXpocq8zRQPiSxh9uV4M0HLsnhg/s1600/jumping+through+hoops.JPG" height="297" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Again! One of the things I want to do with this blog this year is offer tips and thoughts on jewelry design and maintaining your own business. I love that you come visit me to take a peek at my challenge designs or to find out what I am working on, but I am also looking forward to adding additional information to the blog as well.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This month, I would like to take a look at the idea that I titled this post with. Do we make our customers jump through too many hoops? This is especially important to consider for those of us who sell online. Why? Because when you sell in a store or at a fair, the customer comes up, admires your goods then hands you cash or credit card to pay for the item. Your interaction ends there, and you are both happy. You can see your customer, see and touch their payment (even if it is delayed by your payment processor for a few days) and you feel safe in knowing that, in most cases, a fair exchange of goods for payment has occurred.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, for many online sellers, they are wary right from the start. You look for the right online platform to sell from, do your research and try to feel secure. Once you start getting ready to sell, one of the first things you do is type up your policies with great fonts and bullet points. Of course, every online retailer needs policies. Your customer can't talk to you face-to-face, so they need to know what to expect when purchasing from your shop. But, take a look at your language; does it sound friendly and inviting or is it worded in a way that it makes your customer feel like they are walking down the hall to the principal's office just to get the pleasure to purchase from you? </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUFxmAW_J_dv3OeYGTnqhzW3zEDfPoLFarkIuZy5iGnAjUudu0DSNILHKtjne_AYHEqYl89YQL5rP-XAg6HQ3qYbZzGmyi6wm5gChs1_JkUtF0k7StutzO0ajZlXKGgZ3iyN8tPrIwadP/s1600/register.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUFxmAW_J_dv3OeYGTnqhzW3zEDfPoLFarkIuZy5iGnAjUudu0DSNILHKtjne_AYHEqYl89YQL5rP-XAg6HQ3qYbZzGmyi6wm5gChs1_JkUtF0k7StutzO0ajZlXKGgZ3iyN8tPrIwadP/s1600/register.JPG" height="235" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ok, your customer decides that she <i>must </i>have that fantastic pair of earrings you just listed, great!!!! Now it is time to purchase and...wham!!! Hoops again! Do you offer all the payment options the site you list on offers? Let me tell you a little story to make an example of why this is important. I was given an Etsy gift certificate for Christmas. I love getting them because I love to shop handmade and treat myself. Well, I go looking at beads, some of them made by very well known artists. I fall in love, add something to my cart...and get sad. They don't take Etsy gift cards! So I have to delete my order and move on. It happened, not once...not twice... but four times!!! I would understand if a payment type was questionable, I certainly wouldn't be comfortable accepting Bitcoin, but when it is a well known type of currency, in this case created by the listing site itself, you are just letting sales slip away. Either your customer jumps through a hoop to make you happy with the sale, or they move on by to the next store who is more willing to make the experience a much more pleasant one. </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhyphenhyphenbYRiuwkat4k5uD8_O_qLjCsGcjsJ7KiZnJ0thIYpj3DJa1XJmeyocEFsuBdh9wiCdo9JfruBPgeOga2-n-fZglRz9bErKFSnCbxC0vDbhkGvqfykx6-lN_px0qLwpo3FrmE3otqjVf/s1600/package.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhyphenhyphenbYRiuwkat4k5uD8_O_qLjCsGcjsJ7KiZnJ0thIYpj3DJa1XJmeyocEFsuBdh9wiCdo9JfruBPgeOga2-n-fZglRz9bErKFSnCbxC0vDbhkGvqfykx6-lN_px0qLwpo3FrmE3otqjVf/s1600/package.JPG" height="230" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ok, your customer has purchased those must have earrings, where is the next place we make our customer jump through hoops?? Shipping! It isn't really the rates, as much as the timing involved. Please try to ship your customer's order in a timely manner. I can't get to the post every day either, I know how it is. But, your customer deserves the effort of you trying to get the item on the way to them quickly. If you only go to the post office on Monday and Friday, put that in your policies so that your customer is aware. And don't print out a shipping label unless you know that your going to the post office in the next 24 hours. Your customer gets notification their item is on its way and they are expecting it. Not expecting it to be sitting on your desk for another week. I've really had this problem with bead orders lately. I need those beads for designs I am planning and it frustrates me. Can you imagine if your customer ordered those earrings to wear to her engagement party and you have just let them sit?</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I really wanted this post to give you ideas to think about. Take a look at how you run your business from your customer's point of view. Are there things that you can change to make the experience more inviting? When customers have to jump through hoops, they most likely will jump right on over to another seller. Re-assessing how you run your business may just have more business headed your way. </span><br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-66749444521646429632015-01-16T14:47:00.001-05:002015-01-16T14:47:51.479-05:00January We're All Ears Reveal<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmepIpu2ruSUSjRjogoThFCdu8h0C8vzllL0Aixu_r_ipgfSGaun-OM0d3-7nGwlauLsBEzzyGcEMbaioG8QJbE8b_J3nD7SjzHUpyQyZRPr9Z7uEb8Lfq4-Spo5MpT93gQo2eRDLnA9b/s1600/marsala.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmepIpu2ruSUSjRjogoThFCdu8h0C8vzllL0Aixu_r_ipgfSGaun-OM0d3-7nGwlauLsBEzzyGcEMbaioG8QJbE8b_J3nD7SjzHUpyQyZRPr9Z7uEb8Lfq4-Spo5MpT93gQo2eRDLnA9b/s1600/marsala.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello and Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and am welcoming 2015 with peace and happiness. I am happy to return to the We're All Ears Challenge hosted by Erin over at <a href="http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Earrings Everyday</a> I love the monthly challenge to make a new piece of my favorite style of jewelry and I missed it when I had to take some time away when life got in the way.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This month, we were given the new Panatone color of 2015 as our inspiration. I was excited when this year's color was announced because I find that shade looks very nice on me. It is a wonderful shade for both lipstick and nail polish. I can't wait to spend the year weaving the color into my jewelry designs. </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsBRkE-3o-aA02A8isnC1K6a756sxq2C4oeZazqFq5oz4DxDop8G1n5J0OQpl16P8jGtp_k1h1aA3rZBJt9dztDwGa-lChiS2h-IyMZBmor95rk9chlzpvrPgYJi2_DsbYEF9mr9p54Ld/s1600/we're%2Ball%2Bears%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcsBRkE-3o-aA02A8isnC1K6a756sxq2C4oeZazqFq5oz4DxDop8G1n5J0OQpl16P8jGtp_k1h1aA3rZBJt9dztDwGa-lChiS2h-IyMZBmor95rk9chlzpvrPgYJi2_DsbYEF9mr9p54Ld/s1600/we're%2Ball%2Bears%2B1.jpg" height="222" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span> <br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was given an Etsy Gift Card for Christmas and I patiently kept an eye out for something extra special that spoke to me to buy. (As a side note, several bead sellers lost out on a sale from me because they don't take gift cards!) <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SummerWindArt" target="_blank">Ashley Bonney's</a> painted wooden beads just spoke to me the minute I saw her post about them on Face book. They are wood that are stained, and painted with watercolors. I just love them. The wood is very light and doesn't make the earrings heavy at all. I also purchased a pendant from her, and will be making a necklace with it very soon.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWjuuJd7bLbutOjtuKIuFwezsQ-Hc_T8bVt10Eq-Nifevrc_oXXLyqK7Vm94H0DYXVoMYGUpzD0h8gI9SPErp7FB5PwyGmBLEJp0ZNgWQJ5eb-pGStKnEjFAcw5pinyqHd3kjUNpqwVOq/s1600/were+all+ears+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWjuuJd7bLbutOjtuKIuFwezsQ-Hc_T8bVt10Eq-Nifevrc_oXXLyqK7Vm94H0DYXVoMYGUpzD0h8gI9SPErp7FB5PwyGmBLEJp0ZNgWQJ5eb-pGStKnEjFAcw5pinyqHd3kjUNpqwVOq/s1600/were+all+ears+2.jpg" height="320" width="252" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I thought the colors worked well not only with the color of the year, but also with the whole Spring, 2015 fashion color palette that Panatone released. To the wooden drops, I added larger crystals in smoke and citrine and added extra sparkles with fuchsia spacer beads.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span> <span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had so much fun with this month's challenge and there are several great jewelry artists that have participated as well. Come check out their work here! </span><br />
<br />
<!-- start InLinkz script --><br />
<div class="InLinkzContainer" id="486372">
<a href="http://new.inlinkz.com/luwpview.php?id=486372" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div>
<script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
<!-- end InLinkz script --><br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132275372948132984.post-1135687859310306992014-12-09T20:38:00.000-05:002014-12-09T20:38:02.227-05:00Bead Hoarders Blog Hop Reveal<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiGGiPWWFmZ1UBa4hUHkkghuDAH35ISS_GEFJy9dr9AzOfB3dYisJ-S8hFJNaNcSNnMTZs7_sTs4WXBqg2ciZI_6pLg7uJ_4VRBv2RfYfrmPcUZI0XpfKKO59lBgZTkDv8exKlXkbhMp4A/s1600/Bead_Hoarders_Blog_Hop2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiGGiPWWFmZ1UBa4hUHkkghuDAH35ISS_GEFJy9dr9AzOfB3dYisJ-S8hFJNaNcSNnMTZs7_sTs4WXBqg2ciZI_6pLg7uJ_4VRBv2RfYfrmPcUZI0XpfKKO59lBgZTkDv8exKlXkbhMp4A/s1600/Bead_Hoarders_Blog_Hop2.jpg" width="166" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, I am late... several days late in fact, which is very unusual for me. I have been a bit under the weather lately, and it took a big hit on my creativity so I had to wait for it to clear somewhat before I could post. First of all, I want to thank Lori Anderson over at <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Things</a> for hosting us for this special hop. I get a lot of strength and energy from Lori and I couldn't wait to participate in her hop.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdkekWDP9TVPLtFBqu94CQC5etmB_cmHlR8lyuzHI_5cz6vyzYcjJUSjJK8Mz9F1Gb7shsjCcK_vRU9sj0fVV2JZsxNs9DfY4fhY2Tiiab8G1Jw_aFPXF31O3F8ywTea8wtLBuXXn3i0f4/s1600/2014-12-04+19.22.39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdkekWDP9TVPLtFBqu94CQC5etmB_cmHlR8lyuzHI_5cz6vyzYcjJUSjJK8Mz9F1Gb7shsjCcK_vRU9sj0fVV2JZsxNs9DfY4fhY2Tiiab8G1Jw_aFPXF31O3F8ywTea8wtLBuXXn3i0f4/s1600/2014-12-04+19.22.39.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The whole theme of this Hop is going into your stash of beads and using those special ones that you have been hoarding. It is time for them to come to life into something beautiful that everyone can see. After all, your bead storage knows they are special beads so share with the world! I have had these sweet little beads by Diana Rast for some time. Check out her wonderful work <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dizzybead" target="_blank">here</a>. I have started an obsession in the last year for lampwork beads and these khaki colored ones with the little pink dots are just adorable. Add in the sand dollar bead, and I am in love. Anything beachy makes this Florida girl happy.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYOVfdgsqyGG14WKVsBzOTpIxr-vNeq9s6ufNOCBWHGhoZbwH1deVwhPYZYUBWgj06-prEmCGlR2xksc0jbkXJqBnzGEegeOGOQxZ4nCHYg0uzTWr01sMPRfAoNK45M7PqQvzkObY-JnqN/s1600/sanddlollar+necklace+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYOVfdgsqyGG14WKVsBzOTpIxr-vNeq9s6ufNOCBWHGhoZbwH1deVwhPYZYUBWgj06-prEmCGlR2xksc0jbkXJqBnzGEegeOGOQxZ4nCHYg0uzTWr01sMPRfAoNK45M7PqQvzkObY-JnqN/s1600/sanddlollar+necklace+2.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The beads are very delicate, so I didn't want to overpower them when I made a necklace. So, I decided, soft, muted colors were the way to go. I love brown and pink together and the color of the nubs on the lampwork beads made it easy to go with my favorite color of pink. These little light rose glass beads are cultured sea glass so they fit perfectly with the sand dollar bead as well. I added amber color heishi cultured sea glass to add some interest between the softness of the pink. Here is a closeup:</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmld_CzYPt-d32fIdWHTj3yWzvi66m7Xpncfpmp-alS4DcXC50glaZf1l5KxeFZS6Y7x_XpyuHJQ4EgnMMLhhmEz1qJkvOL3PhN59SFXmv6gXaTWFlsJgaIxNybDRvojjLbU2YZVpjuKw7/s1600/sanddlollar+necklace+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmld_CzYPt-d32fIdWHTj3yWzvi66m7Xpncfpmp-alS4DcXC50glaZf1l5KxeFZS6Y7x_XpyuHJQ4EgnMMLhhmEz1qJkvOL3PhN59SFXmv6gXaTWFlsJgaIxNybDRvojjLbU2YZVpjuKw7/s1600/sanddlollar+necklace+3.jpg" height="214" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think you can really see the detail in the sand dollar now. I just love how this necklace came out. It fits well into my sea collection of pieces.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, of course, I can never participate in a blog hop and not make earrings. This time, I worked within the color palette from the necklace, but the beads are a bit different. </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOUXDDzvA78fXy3Wui-hUvLvG2eyIDbrwjtY0QPpFWqXxMpe0LcDPrajzOpHmObOUQUnKvOWsFZJ0PD4id4OhiCH5B_P30FCnPo9LqLMf9tYvo7VaOZeRTKLXQoe1kDYMVtRpEUktpFQa/s1600/brown+spot+earrings+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMOUXDDzvA78fXy3Wui-hUvLvG2eyIDbrwjtY0QPpFWqXxMpe0LcDPrajzOpHmObOUQUnKvOWsFZJ0PD4id4OhiCH5B_P30FCnPo9LqLMf9tYvo7VaOZeRTKLXQoe1kDYMVtRpEUktpFQa/s1600/brown+spot+earrings+2.jpg" height="279" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This time, the bumpy lampwork (I am sure that has a name, so bead artists out there, please enlighten me. Even though I love just calling them bumpy) is by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancySinclairGlass" target="_blank">Nancy Sinclair</a>. The khaki color is very close to the beads in the necklace, so they would work if you chose to wear them together. I added some of the light rose cultured sea glass and finished them off with faceted crystal rondelles. They look like sweet confections to me! </span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks again for your patience in waiting for my post and to Lori for hosting us. I have enjoyed participating. Please take a peek at the other artists who also took part:</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: #fefdfe; border-collapse: collapse; color: #4f4f4f; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px; text-align: center; width: 635px;"><tbody>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Lori Anderson"]" height="21" style="height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px; width: 195pt;" width="260">Lori Anderson</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.PrettyThingsBlog.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px; width: 281pt;" width="375"><a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2014/12/welcome-to-2nd-annual-bead-hoarders.html" style="color: #d82898; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #661d9a;">P</span>rettyThings</a> (Hostess)</td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Audrey Belanger"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><br />Audrey Belanger</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"esperianterra.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://esperianterra.blogspot.com/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop-2014-reveal.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Toki No Hourosha</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Jenny Kyrlach"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Jenny Kyrlach</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://anafiassa.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://anafiassa.blogspot.com/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop-reveal.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wonder and Whimsy</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Kathy Lindemer"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Kathy Lindemer</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/2014/12/2nd-annual-bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bay Moon Design</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Lori8448@hotmail.com"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Lori Schneider</td><td class="xl66" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none;"><a href="http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/2014/12/friday-december-05-2014-welcome-to-2nd.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;">Bead Addict</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Dee Elgie"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Dee Elgie</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/come-and-join-us-stop-hoarding-start.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cherry Obsidia</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Dolores Raml"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Dolores Raml</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://craftydscreations.wordpress.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="https://craftydscreations.wordpress.com/2014/12/05/bead-hoarders-blog-hop-2/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">CraftyD's Creations</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Rebecca Ednie "]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Rebecca Ednie</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Http://eclecticendeavours.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://eclecticendeavours.blogspot.com/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Eclectic Endeavors</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Lili Krist"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Lili Krist</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://emjestudio.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://emjestudio.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://emjestudio.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Marybeth Rich"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Marybeth Rich</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Hannah Rosner"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Hannah Rosner<br /></td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://goodrivergallery.wordpress.com/blog/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="https://goodrivergallery.wordpress.com/2014/12/06/the-unveiling-2nd-annual-bead-hoarders-blog-hop-get-in-on-the-action/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Good River Valley</a><br /></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Nicole Prince"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Nicole Prince</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://healingbeading.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://healingbeading.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://healingbeading.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Deana Hager"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Deana Hager</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://justdeesarts.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://justdeesarts.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://justdeesarts.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Jackie Ryan"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Jackie Ryan</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://kydojewellery.blogspot.co.uk/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://kydojewellery.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://kydojewellery.blogspot.co.uk/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Elsie Deliz-Fonseca"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Elsie Deliz-Fonseca</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Mowse Doyle"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Mowse Doyle</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Evelyn Shelby"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Evelyn Shelby</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.http://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;">http://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Lisa Johnson"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Lisa Johnson</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://spudandmrsbutters.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://spudandmrsbutters.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://spudandmrsbutters.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Terri Gauthier"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Terri Gauthier</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Patti Pruhs"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Patti Pruhs</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://threebeadsandastring.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://threebeadsandastring.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://threebeadsandastring.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Shai Williams"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Shai Williams<br /></td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://www.shaihasramblings.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.shaihasramblings.com/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Shaiha's Ramblings</a><br /></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Andrea Glick"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Andrea Glick</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/2014/12/2nd-annual-bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Zenith Jade</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"K Hutchinson"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">K Hutchinson</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"https://jumbledhutch.wordpress.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="https://jumbledhutch.wordpress.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://jumbledhutch.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Marci Brooks"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Marci Brooks</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"https://thatnothingbewasted.wordpress.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="https://thatnothingbewasted.wordpress.com/2014/12/06/bead-hoarders-blog-hop-reveal/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">That Nothing Be Wasted</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Jo-Ann Woolverton"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Jo-Ann Woolverton</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop-reveal.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">It's a Beadiful Creation</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Jasvanti Patel"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Jasvanti Patel</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Laurie Vyselaar "]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Laurie Vyselaar</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Lisa Knappenberger"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Lisa Knappenberger</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"LIRaysaDesigns.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://liraysadesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">LIRaysaDesigns.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Mary Lindell"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Mary Lindell<br /></td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"marylindell.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://marylindell.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">marylindell.com</a><br /></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"niky sayers"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Niky Sayers</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Silver Nik Nats</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Sandra McGriff"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Sandra McGriff</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Patricia Handschuh"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Patricia Handschuh</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"thecolorofdreams.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://thecolorofdreams.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">thecolorofdreams.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Erin Prais-Hintz"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Erin Prais-Hintz</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"treasures-found.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://treasures-found.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">treasures-found.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Maria Rosa Sharrow"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Maria Rosa Sharrow</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"willowstreetshops.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://willowstreetshops.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">willowstreetshops.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Kathleen Breeding"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Kathleen Breeding</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.99bobotw.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.99bobotw.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.99bobotw.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Monique Urquhart"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Monique Urquhart</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.com/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop-2014.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A Half-Baked Notion</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Jackie Locantore"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Jackie Locantore<br /></td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/MorningStar"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/MorningStar" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/MorningStar</a><br /></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Sheryl Stephens"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Sheryl Stephens</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.babblebead.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.babblebead.blogspot.com/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop-reveal.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Babbling Beader</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Becky Pancake"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Becky Pancake</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/today-is-reveal-of-bead-hoarders-blog.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Becky Pancake Bead Designs</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Mona Arnott"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Mona Arnott</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.bijouxgemsjoy.blogspot.ca"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.bijouxgemsjoy.blogspot.ca/2014/12/2nd-annual-bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Bijoux Gems of Joy</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Michelle Escano"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Michelle Escano</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.cabbycraft.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.cabbycraft.com/2014/12/2nd-annual-bead-hoarders-blog-hop/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cabby Craft</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Denise McCabe"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Denise McCabe</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.cabewoman.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.cabewoman.blogspot.com/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cabewoman</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"carolyn lawson"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Carolyn Lawson<br /></td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com</a><br /></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"sheila prose"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Sheila Prose</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www,catswithbeads.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.catswithbeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;">www.catswithbeads.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Kim Dworak"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Kim Dworak</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.cianciblue.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.cianciblue.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.cianciblue.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Iveth Caruso"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Iveth Caruso</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.CreativeAtelier.net/blog"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.creativeatelier.net/blog" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.CreativeAtelier.net/blog</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Deborah Apodaca"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Deborah Apodaca</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.deborahapodacadesigns.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.deborahapodacadesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.deborahapodacadesigns.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Elizabeth Bunn"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Elizabeth Bunn</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.elizabethbeads.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.elizabethbeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.elizabethbeads.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Janine Lucas"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Janine Lucas</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Kari Asbury"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Kari Asbury<br /></td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com/2014/12/2nd-annual-bead-hoarders-blog-hopreveal.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Hippie Chick Design</a><br /></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Inge von Roos"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Inge von Roos</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.ingetraud.wordpress.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://ingetraud.wordpress.com/2014/12/06/second-annual-bead-hoarders-blog-hop/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Inge's Blog</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Divya N"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Divya N</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.jewelsofsayuri.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.jewelsofsayuri.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Debbie Rasmussen"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Debbie Rasmussen</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"KJ"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">KJ</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.kjsbeadaciousbeads.blogspot.com/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.kjsbeadaciousbeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.kjsbeadaciousbeads.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Klaudete Koon"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Klaudete Koon</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.klaudetekoon.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.klaudetekoon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.klaudetekoon.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ghislaine Kruse-van Erp"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Ghislaine Kruse-van Erp</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.kruseartllc.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.kruseartllc.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.kruseartllc.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Ginger Bishop"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Ginger Bishop</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.lilmummylikes.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.lilmummylikes.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.lilmummylikes.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Kelly Schermerhorn"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Kelly Schermerhorn<br /></td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.meanderingwithkelly.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.meanderingwithkelly.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.meanderingwithkelly.blogspot.com</a><br /></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"mischelle andrade"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Mischelle Andrade</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.micheladasmusings.blogspot.com "]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.micheladasmusings.blogspot.com </a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Sue Kelly"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Sue Kelly</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mid-Life Greater Expectations</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Rachel Mallis"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Rachel Mallis</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.mintmonarch.com/#!Blog/c1jlz"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.mintmonarch.com/#!Bead-Hoarders-Blog-Hop-/c1i4u/3B25BA6E-7D3C-413B-B507-86FE8D6BA66F" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mint Monarch</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Susan McClelland"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Susan McClelland</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.mistheword12.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.mistheword12.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.mistheword12.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Mary K McGraw"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Mary K McGraw</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.mkaymac.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://mkaymac.blogspot.com/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">MK's Creative Musings</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tania Spivey"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Tania Spivey</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.moobiegracedesigns.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.moobiegracedesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/2nd-annual-bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Moobie Grace Designs</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Stephanie Perry"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Stephanie Perry</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.mustardbeadbystephanieperry.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.mustardbeadbystephanieperry.blogspot.com/2014/12/bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mustard Seed by Stephanie Perry</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Mitzie. Crider"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Mitzie Crider</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.NeedfulLuxuries.Blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.needfulluxuries.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.NeedfulLuxuries.Blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Nicole Rennell"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Nicole Rennell</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Www.nicolerennell.com/blog"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.nicolerennell.com/blog" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Www.nicolerennell.com/blog</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Nicole Valentine"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Nicole Valentine</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.nvalentine.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.nvalentine.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.nvalentine.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Karen Mitchell"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Karen Mitchell</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.overthemoon-design.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.overthemoon-design.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.overthemoon-design.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tammy Adams"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Tammy Adams</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.paisleylizard.com/blog/"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.paisleylizard.com/blog/</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Patty miller"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Patty Miller<br /></td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.pattymillerbeads.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.pattymillerbeads.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.pattymillerbeads.blogspot.com</a><br /></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Blanca Medina"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Blanca Medina</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.peru-medesigns.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.peru-medesigns.com/2014/12/2nd-annual-bead-horders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">MediBeads</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Stephanie Haussler"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Stephanie Haussler</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Roxanne Mendoza"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Roxanne Mendoza</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.roxidesigns.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.roxidesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.roxidesigns.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Claire Fabian"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Claire Fabian</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.saraccino.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.saraccino.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.saraccino.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Bridget Torres "]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Bridget Torres</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.shears58.net"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.shears58.net/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.shears58.net</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Donetta Farrington "]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Donetta Farrington</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Lee Koopman"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Lee Koopman</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.stregajewellry.wordpress.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.stregajewellry.wordpress.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.stregajewellry.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Deb Fortin"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Deb Fortin</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.studiok24.blogspot.ca"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.studiok24.blogspot.ca/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.studiok24.blogspot.ca</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Susan Walls"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Susan Walls</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Www.susansartcircus.com/blog"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.susansartcircus.com/blog" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Www.susansartcircus.com/blog</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Cece Cormier"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Cece Cormier<br /></td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.thebeadingyogini.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.thebeadingyogini.com/2014/12/05/2nd-annual-bead-hoarders-blog-hop/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Beading Yogini</a><br /></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Heather Otto"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Heather Otto</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.thecrafthopper.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.thecrafthopper.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.thecrafthopper.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Lizzie Clarke"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Lizzie Clarke</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.theneedtobead.blogspot.co.uk"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.theneedtobead.blogspot.co.uk/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.theneedtobead.blogspot.co.uk</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Elizabeth Hodges"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Elizabeth Hodges</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.thewhisperingseas.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.thewhisperingseas.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.thewhisperingseas.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Fay Wolfenden"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Fay Wolfenden</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.torchfairy.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.torchfairy.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.torchfairy.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Kelly Hosford Patterson"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Kelly Hosford Patterson</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.TravelingSideShow.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.TravelingSideShow.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Nan Smith"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Nan Smith</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"www.wirednan.blogspot.ca"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://www.wirednan.blogspot.ca/2014/12/i-almost-forgot-bead-hoarders-blog-hop.html" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Nanmade Jewelry</a></td></tr>
<tr height="21" style="height: 15.75pt;"><td class="xl65" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Jayne Capps"]" height="21" style="border-top-style: none; height: 15.75pt; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;">Jayne Capps</td><td class="xl66" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"wwwww.mamasgototdoodle.blogspot.com"]" style="border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-top: 2px;"><a href="http://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">wwww.mamasgototdoodle.blogspot.com</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="background-color: #fefdfe; color: #4f4f4f; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2000007629395px; text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
Robin Kae Reed <a href="http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;">http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com/</a><br />Melissa Trudinger <a href="https://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/" style="color: #661d9a; text-decoration: none;">https://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/</a><br />Regina Wood <a href="http://gina-design.blogspot.com/" style="color: #d82898; text-decoration: none;">Gina's Designs</a></div>
</div>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51433261/signature%20(1).png" />Marybethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728530572756204837noreply@blogger.com4