Our Hostess: Linda Anderson from http//:fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
Our group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beadPeeps/
Meet my lovely Swap N Hop Partner, Becky Pancake!
http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/
Becky has been making jewelry for 15 years.
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| My partner Becky made this for Octoberfest last year. Octoberfest is hosted by Toltec Jewels at: http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/ This is one of my favorite pieces that Becky has blogged about. I love orange in any way it comes! Tints, hues, translucent, opaque, pumpkin... |
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| I love sending bead swaps! As you can see, Becky is going to have a hard time deciding on what to make. I usually send my packages priority mail for only $5.25, so I make it worth it. I fill the box to the rim, every nook & cranny. A great opportunity to do a swap, send some extra as a RAOK (random act of kindness) and just because! |
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| I also sent her all of this! I wanted to give her lots of choices in the colors, focals & handmade items. Not only did I send her items that I've made, but items I've purchased or received in recent swaps by other talented artists! |
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| These are the pretty goodies that I received from Becky! The warm colors are so inviting. For the first time in a swap I strived to use as many of the items that I received. I really wanted to use up everything, to challenge myself. But, I had a couple of last minute commissions to work on. So I was able to get 3 really great pieces completed. |
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| The first piece! I do have goldstone in my collection of beads, findings, seed beads & mixed media items. Don't forget I have a mini Michaels at home! This one was quite easy for me. Becky made the focal & I really couldn't see it as a necklace. I didn't want to take away from all of the work she put into this design. I've been shopping occasionally at Savers (a local 2nd hand store) Buying up clutches, purses & small bags to upcycle by beading onto them. I used the smoke fireline to stitch the focal that I received in my swap onto this purse! Easy Peasy! |
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| This is a paper mache' birdhouse that you can buy at Michaels Arts & Crafts Stores I happen to work there in the jewelry department & teach jewelry classes! |
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| In my stash I found an old metal wind up music box someone gave me about 15+ years ago. I cut off the roof of the birdhouse. Viola, a music box in the making. Which beads to use, how will it be executed? |
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| So far this is what I have. But I would like to do much more to it. I want it to stand up taller so the mechanical part inside doesn't move. I used the 11/0 & 15/0 seed beads that I received in my swap stitched onto the fabric scrap from my stash & painted the roof a warm metallic gold. |
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| Using up the rest of the seed beads that I received from Becky. I did some even count peyote & herringbone. Added some of the round gemstones, a copper metal focal, a copper chain I recently received from a purchase from Lori Anderson, some aqua metal pieces, some yarn from a chinese auction and the wire wrapped copper clasp & connectors made by Becky Pancake! |
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| Here's what's left after all of the designing, pinning, decisions & & executions! |
posting suggestions, rules, FYI's & executing quite an adventurous experience!
Pretty looks like you had fun
ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen, You did a wonderful job using what I sent. The focal looks great on that purse. Your birdhouse is really unique. I like the necklace too. Great job. I enjoyed having you as a partner.
ReplyDeletewhat a lot of beads you got. The little birdhouse you made is quite charming. Not only do you have a mini micheals at home, what your partner sent was practically another mini Micheals
ReplyDeleteWell if I she sent me a mini Michaels then I must have sent her a Michaels Jr...lol
DeleteKathleen, I like your creative vision! Very clever use of the pendant to attach it to a purse.
ReplyDeleteWow! You're creative mind is amazing! I love the idea of using the cabs on the purse, that is such a wonderful way to use them! The birdhouse is a brilliant piece, what a great idea! Your use of the beads in the necklace is lovely, I love the way you used the different stitches in the piece, what a creative and cool necklace!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the pendant on the repurposed purse it gives it new life .I also like the last necklace it has a mixed media look which I like .
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces! I love that you created such different items - not the traditional jewellery! Awesome job :)
ReplyDeleteWhat unique and wonderful creations! I adore how the Necklace turned out! I think it's just lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job. Loving the purse! The birdhouse is cool too. That necklace is too cool! Love the colos
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of musical birdhouse; the beads on the fabric give it a great artisan quality
ReplyDeleteAs I type this while there is heavy rain and a grey sky outside these bright colours make me so happy.
ReplyDeleteI love it that you have made more than just jewellery with your stash :-)
I love the fantastic focal on the purse it really is beautiful. The bird house looks like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteYou really stepped it up! I have to say that the birdhouse is my absolute fave!
ReplyDeleteYou really stepped it up! I have to say that the birdhouse is my absolute fave!
ReplyDeleteGreat thinking out of the box to create something other than jewelry, love how you up cycled the purse.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderfully creative. The bird house is especially gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun you've had! I love the focal on the purse. Brilliant inspiration and execution.
ReplyDeleteKathleen - look at your creativity! I'd NEVER have thought of using beads on a birdhouse! =) Your necklace is OUTSTANDING! I can't even imagine how long it took to make that baby - but it's worth it! Job done SWIMMINGLY!
ReplyDeleteLinda
http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
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Fun and funky creations!
ReplyDeleteI love the little music/bird box...and your beading/bead stringing is really great. Wonderful job on everything!
ReplyDeleteEach piece is unique, what a creative use of the swap beads! I thought the music box stole my attention but the necklace is an amazing combo of one-of-a-kind elements, too!
ReplyDeleteThat birdhouse is awesome! <3
ReplyDeleteDelightful creations ! The birdhouse music box is a grand idea.
ReplyDeleteI was at April's Las Vegas Bead Society meeting & a couple of new members asked me if I had a pattern for the necklace. I may have to offer a free form peyote & herringbone class as myMichaels Instructor's Choice class in the future!
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