I am so excited to be a first time participant in Toltec Jewel's Octoberfest blog hop! I love when Rita hosts a blog hop; she is always extremely generous and the beads she provides us are wonderful. This time, however, the hop is a bit different. The whole premise of this hop is to celebrate Autumn. You don't have to make jewelry. Some of the suggestions that Rita makes for the hop include, creating a fall craft, have a get together, carve a pumpkin or any combination of autumnal themed activities you can think of. I can't wait to see what everyone has done!
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. I remember when I was a girl and lived in the Suburbs of Chicago, what a great time of year this was. We don't get much Fall down here in Florida, (It is in the 80's as I write this), but I do remember hayrides, apple picking, the scent of freshly made cinnamon donuts at the Wauconda apple orchard, and that crisp feel of the season in the air. Now, Fall reminds me of birthdays (there are several this time of year), festive fun for children, the upcoming holidays and a time of renewal.
To celebrate the season, I made several pieces of jewelry (of course!!) and a Halloween themed card. All of my jewelry pieces were pumpkin themed. I used different lampwork glass pumpkins that could be worn all the way through Thanksgiving.
Wonderful patina-ed leaves, lampwork glass lentil shaped pumpkins and some sparkly crystals in champagne and burnt sienna.
Czech glass rondelles in yellow and red, lampwork pumpkins and crystals.
Finally, a handmade Halloween card. I embossed the leaves and added a fun Victorian inspired Halloween greeting. Little autumnal flowers complete the design.
I had so much fun participating in Octoberfest. Thank you again, Rita for making all of this happen. Make sure to stop by and see what all the other participants have created!
Toltec Jewels Jewel School Friends (hostess)
Dini Bruinsma http://www.angazabychanges.blogspot.nl/
Marybeth Rich http:/forestofjewels.blogspot.com/ (You are here)
Mary Govaars http://www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com/
Mischelle Andrade-Fanucchi http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com
Karin Grosset Grange http://ginkgoetcoquelicot.blogspot.fr
Andrea Zenith Glick http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/
Nan Smith http://wirednan.blogspot.com
Linda Anderson http://CherryOnTopDesign.Co
Becky Pancake http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com
Melissa Trudinger http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/
Lennis Carrier http://windbent.wordpress.com/
Sue Kennedy http://suebeads.blogspot.com/
Kim Dworak http://www.cianciblue.blogspot.com/
Jo-Ann Woolverton http://itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca
Jennifer Reno http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/
Veralynne Malone http://veradesigns.blogspot.com
Lori Schneider http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/
Shaiha Williams http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/
Alisa Siceloff http://armoredmermaid.blogspot.com
Pam Traub http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com/
Cryss Thain http://beaddragons.blogspot.com/
Maria Lourdes Rios http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com
Kathy Lindemer http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
Carolyn Lawson http://Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com
Blanca Medina http://www.peru-medesigns.com/
Debbie Rasmussen www.Kepirasmussen.blogspot.ca
Heather Richter http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Breeding http://99bobotw.blogspot.com/
Carol Dillman http://dillmansdallies.blogspot.com/
Chris Eisenberg www.wanderware.blogspot.com
Rebecca Sirevaag www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com
Sam Waghorn http://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk
Sherri Stokey www.KnotJustMacrame.com
Gina Hockett www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com
Michelle McCarthy http://fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com
Michelle Buettner http://www.MiShelDesigns.blogspot.com
Dana Hickey http://magpieapproved.blogspot.com
Claire Fabian http://saraccino.blogspot.com
Cynthia Abner http://createdtreasures.blogspot.com
Renetha Stanziano http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
Jami Shipp http://CelebratingLifewithDaMamaShipp.blogspot.com
Charlie http://505indiechic.blogspot.com
Gloria Allen http://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com/
Lisa Johnson http://spudandmrsbutters.blogspot.com
Marde Lowe http://fancimardesigns.blogspot.com
Jill Bradley http://chat2jill.blogspot.com
Toni Gifford https://plus.google.com/+ToniG28
Shawnda D'Arcy https://www.facebook.com/JewelryByShawnda
RaMona Woolson http://jerseygirlsbeadwork.blogspot.com
Esterina Jagiella http://ekleijar.blogspot.com
Sandra McGriff http://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.com
Mary McGraw http://mkaymac.blogspot.com
Alenka Obid http://pepita-handmade.blogspot.com
Marianne Baxter http://simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com
Ann Schroeder www.beadlove.wordpress.com
Inge von Roos http://ingetraud.wordpress.com
Robin Reed http://willowdragon.blogspot.com
Suzanne Berk https://www.facebook.com/IRescueJewelryDesign
Mowse Doyle http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com
Diana Miglionico Shiraishi http://jasmineteadesigns.blogspot.com
RanaLea http://ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com
Andrea Rivers http://turtlesoupcreative.blogspot.com
Janine Lucas http://esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories
Tanya McGuire http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com
Anindita Basu http://alankarshilpa.blogspot.com
Mitzie Crider http://needfulluxuries.blogspot.com
Deb Fortin http://studiok24.blogspot.ca
Cynthia Kent Machata http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com
Cheri Reed http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com
Laurel Hanson http://stonewingdesigns.com/blogs/stonewingdesignsblog
Ingrid Anderson http://lilisgems.wordpress.com/
Karla Morgan http://Texaspepperjams.blogspot.com
Lori Anderson www.PrettyThings.com
Louise Mccormick-Glazier http://lilyandjasmine.blogspot.com/
Jasvanti Patel http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
Susan Kelly http://midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com/
Lee Koopman http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com/
Carol Briody http://cbriody.blogspot.com/
Kathy Lindemer http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
Renetha Stanziano http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/
Divya N http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/
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