ABS September Challenge Part II

I randomly won  a $20 gift certificate from

 Heather of Swoondimples.

You can find her beads for sale on Lima Beads

 and her Etsy shop.

 Life is a little crazy for Heather right now

 ...she is in the process of moving.

So there was a bit of a delay getting  the beads out to me.

So she generously sent extras.

She didn't have to but I'm so glad she did.

I had selected the love bravely bead

especially because of the neutral color. 

Sure that I would be able to use it in an 

upcoming ABS Challenge.

Here is the inspiration piece again

for this month

and this is what I created

The Gaea beads represent the reflection

 of the clouds in the pond.

the Czech glass rondells ...the water.

The ceramic red orange the curtains.

The silk green ribbon  the tree.

all of these surrounding Heather's lovely 

statement bead.

THANK YOU SO MUCH

Heather!

How Did You Know?

Have you ever wanted something and thought,
 " I would like to have one of those."
"I think I would use that."
So it was with my friends electric kettle.
Heats water up lickity split.
Then it seemed I was seeing them everywhere.
 BBC programs and Bollywood movies I was watching.
What!?
I must of been living under a rock.
Oh well...I guess in the end it doesn't
matter when or how you discover it.
So I started checking them out.
What style and features would I want to get ?
I happen to mention to Debbie that I would like
 to get one... seemed like a few days ago.
Serendipity!
She found one at the Flea market hardly even used.
and it matched my (current) Coffee maker.
Lately, I've been draw to red appliances.
What an unexpected  swap. 

I had planned to gift her with some fall greenery
from my floral stash that she wanted for this display.

and  to surround a glass centerpiece
for her dinning room table.
(not pictured)

I had no idea that she had a gift for me too!

Hmm how did you know, Debbie?

It is just what I wanted!

THANK YOU SO MUCH !!

I just Love it!!

Earrings Everyday ~ September Challenge

Earrings Everyday September Challenge was

 all about the line and movement.

You might want to hop over and check out

 the video for this months inspiration.

Here is the link.

I picked the circular motion.

Who doesn't like hoop earring.

Hoop! Hoop!

Added these

Rhinestone heart sliders 

for the spot of light.

Curious to see what the other 

designers came up with

Click Here.

September ABS Challenge

September ABS Challenge 

View of the Pond 

by  Vanessa Bell

1919

She was taught by and admired John Singer Sargent.

I had the privilege of viewing his work 

many many years ago at the DIA.

To find out more about Vanessa and her influences

click here.

I was thrilled by the color palate of this painting.

Even more thrilled that I had some Art beads

 that seemed to go with the 

color and feel of the painting.

Suzi Q Bracelet bar and Gaea beads.
The Gaea beads  I used represent the pond,
the greenery, and the inside wall. 

Paired them with misc. Czech glass,
 faceted green Advent.
and antique brass findings.

Spring 2016 Color Forcast

What new Pantone Colors for Spring 2016

float your boat?

Altered Keys

I've been playing around with

 Cabinet keys lately. Altering them

with what I would call Faux-nameling.

Because these are not done with the torch fired 

method to enamel.

Maybe some day I will get into to that but

 for now this technique works for me.

 Here I have glued two of them together 

to make one hefty pendant.

And if it flips to the other side no big deal.

 I like how the color variations give

 the keys a new look.

 The color combos are endless.

 These Pinkish ones remind me of Spring

This pair reminds me of  a Monet Painting

 These remind me of the Amazing Cosmos

 A serene Summer day!

A few of these babies are now listed

 in my Etsy Shop.