tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post8862970739848180170..comments2023-11-05T03:29:24.558-05:00Comments on Blooming Ideas: Sally Russik - Make a Statement Challenge!Terrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03884952008148879264noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-88689633347600025242015-03-02T14:25:16.167-05:002015-03-02T14:25:16.167-05:00I love both pieces...but that dragonfly asymmetric...I love both pieces...but that dragonfly asymmetrical really is a winner! I don't see where it broke, only you will know the secret! Such a great color, too!Carol Briodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302384502269519945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-33967311678726428362015-03-01T08:39:53.385-05:002015-03-01T08:39:53.385-05:00Beautiful necklaces! You can't tell that the o...Beautiful necklaces! You can't tell that the one pendant is broken...and I really love the asymmetrical look. I sometimes feel like I get so bogged down in trying to get everything lined up. Excellent job!Empty nester at lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149346471303680325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-22002483063097111552015-03-01T05:13:27.483-05:002015-03-01T05:13:27.483-05:00I love that you were brave enough to drill the dra...I love that you were brave enough to drill the dragonfly to make it work in your design, Sorry that it broke but if you had not said that it did I would not have been able to tell! I would have loved a shot of it being worn, defiantly a statement piece worthy of the Oscars!Niky Sayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403350799209777898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-36996913281762922532015-02-28T19:57:27.332-05:002015-02-28T19:57:27.332-05:00Love your necklace - and I feel your pain, I broke...Love your necklace - and I feel your pain, I broke many a pendants trying to modify them :) The soothing green and that peaceful dragonfly are so relaxing... Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-58587349832337756092015-02-28T15:25:34.467-05:002015-02-28T15:25:34.467-05:00WOW - I love both of the pieces you created! I rea...WOW - I love both of the pieces you created! I really love that layered look you got going on there! I also love that last piece and you really can't tell anything happened to the pendant! Beautiful work!EB Bead and Metal Works, LLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996936882818779838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-53383458216636692382015-02-28T13:44:46.744-05:002015-02-28T13:44:46.744-05:00Terri, both necklaces are fantastic! I don't...Terri, both necklaces are fantastic! I don't work with bigger beads and components so I envy those that can. You definitely made a showstopper with the sparkly butterfly(love butterflies), gold and pearls. And I'm so sorry to hear that the pendant snapped, though from the photos I couldn't tell. I swear this challenge was jinxed! There were a few of us that either cracked, chipped or broke a bead! Your second necklace has such an elegant feel and I love the asymmetrical look! <br /><br />Thank you so much for participating in the challenge and hope to see you in the next one!! Bits of Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866440976905051220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-65900967575939963132015-02-28T11:44:57.732-05:002015-02-28T11:44:57.732-05:00Lovely.Lovely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023545217757195011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-90490887305391499612015-02-28T11:36:36.721-05:002015-02-28T11:36:36.721-05:00I love both necklaces, and you are right, I really...I love both necklaces, and you are right, I really like the asymmetrical look a lot better. I'm glad you were able to fix the focal!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846730286299197806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-17670509516303499552015-02-28T10:08:48.411-05:002015-02-28T10:08:48.411-05:00Both of your necklaces are gorgeous and truly make...Both of your necklaces are gorgeous and truly make a statement in their own right. I love the Dragonfly one, green is my favorite color. You really can not tell that the pendant snapped in half when you were drilling it. Oh and I agree with Patti you are a brave soul to have tried that.<br />ThereseTherese's Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11048140538791568162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-38632610692004518662015-02-28T09:15:38.038-05:002015-02-28T09:15:38.038-05:00Oh man, I hate it when an experiment goes wrong. B...Oh man, I hate it when an experiment goes wrong. Both necklaces are absolutely devine and definitely red carpet worthy!Elizabeth Bergesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367619977259946322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-17558148111457758782015-02-28T08:01:18.693-05:002015-02-28T08:01:18.693-05:00Both designs are fabulous, but I absolutely love t...Both designs are fabulous, but I absolutely love the dragonfly necklace with all the shades of green, the multi strands and the asymmetry.Karin Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480825897197779471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-8438273547639457752015-02-28T07:13:30.455-05:002015-02-28T07:13:30.455-05:00What a great set-up with the Oscar necklaces. I lo...What a great set-up with the Oscar necklaces. I love both of your pieces and especially enjoy reading about the construction process of the dragonfly necklace - including the oops moment from which you recovered beautifully! The color palette of the dragonfly is so unusual and really gorgeous. Both are awesome statements!Paula, Chief Bead Officerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06479391988409114945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-25810894342166010852015-02-28T07:03:08.840-05:002015-02-28T07:03:08.840-05:00There were some gorgeous pieces of art being worn ...There were some gorgeous pieces of art being worn by the "stars" at the Oscars this year! Love your pearl necklace! It's the fullness that makes it a Statement piece!<br /><br />I cannot believe you dared to drill into that pendant - you are a brave woman! Nice save, too, as I cannot see where it was repaired! Those colors are so beautiful-love the different hues!Patti Vanderbloemenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899971311953499881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041219859341297563.post-48244684904048847262015-02-27T00:02:49.252-05:002015-02-27T00:02:49.252-05:00Both necklaces are smashing though I really like t...Both necklaces are smashing though I really like the dragonfly one. If you hadn't mentioned that it had broken, I never would have known.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.com