Bead Ruckus Reveal

It's that time again...

To reveal my piece from the Bead Ruckus kit.

The first necklace I am actually proud of... lol

I also made a matching bracelet and earrings to go with it.

Check back here on November 1, 2013 to see what our 

next kit will be.

Until then,

Have a great week.

2nd Annual Octoberfest Blog Hop 2013

I keep asking myself,

"Just when did October get here?"

It seems like this year just flew right by.

This time of year is always my fav.

Basketball, the world series, football and hockey..

Oh wait that should be saved for another blog. HA!

I love the changing of the colors,

the oranges, reds and yellows just amaze me.

Colder weather means lots of hot cocoa and good books.

Rita of  Toltec Jewels, put out a call for her 

2nd Annual Octoberfest blog hop,

I had to get in the fun.

Last year I was just a newbie to creating.

and was very afraid to show a piece.

To anyone!

This year I made a bracelet that 

represented October to me.

I also made a pair of earrings.

 One more bracelet.

All of these pieces are available at my etsy

I want to thank Rita for allowing me to be a part of this years hop.

I always enjoy your hops.

Here is a list of the other participants...

Lots of talent here.. 

So grab something to drink and Enjoy!!

Caroline                                       http:// Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com

Andrea Glick-Zenith                     http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/

Dolores Raml                               http://craftydscreations.wordpress.com/

Karla Morgan                               http://TexasPepperJams.blogspot.com

Susie Harris                                 http://jewelleryjunkie.blogspot.com/

Susan                                          http://libellulajewelry.com

Mischelle                                      http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/

Billi                                               http://billi-rs-rothove.blogspot.com/

Kay Thomerson                           http://kayzkreationz.blogspot.com/

Jean Yates                                  http://prettykittydogmoonjewelry.blogspot.com/

Kelly Hosford Patterson               http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com

Kathy Lindemer                           http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com

Liz E                                            http://beadcontagion.blogspot.com

Jasvanti Patel                              http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com

Christie Murrow  (you're here)   www.charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com

Jodie Marshall                             http://marshalljodie.blogspot.com/

Andrea Trank                              http://heavenlanecreations.com/

Dini Bruinsma                              http://angazabychanges.blogspot.nl

Elsie Deliz Fonseca                     http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/

Pepita                                         www.pepita-handmade.blogspot.com

Karla Morgan                              http://texaspepperjams.blogspot.com/

Kathleen                                     http://99bobotw.blogspot.com/

Vera Lynn                                   http://veradesigns.blogspot.com/

Rana Wilson                               http://ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com/

Catherine King                           http://catherines-musings.blogspot.com/

Lily Vincent                                 http://thecreativeklutz.blogspot.co.uk/

Janice Hidey (Janimar)               http://drawingthelinesomewhere.com/

Cory Tompkins                           http://TealwaterDesigns.blogspot.com

Candida Castleberry                  www.spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com

Cynthia Kent Machata                http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com/

Alicia Marinache                         http://www.allprettythings.ca

Linda Anderson                          http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com

Leah Curtis                                 http://beadyeyedbunny.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Reno (JenRen)              http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/

Robin Reed                                 http://willowdragon.blogspot.com/

Tanty Sri Hartanti                        www.tjewellicious.blogspot.com

Lisa Lodge                                  http://gratefulartist.blogspot.com/

Ingrid A.                                      http://lilisgems.wordpress.com/

Judy Turner                                www.silver-rains.blogspot.com

Gina Hockett                               http://freestyleelements.blogspot.com/

Nelly May                                    www.smellynelly.blogspot.com

Tanya McGuire                           http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com/

Ahowin                                        http://www.blog.ahowinjewelry.com

Sonya Stille                                 http://dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com

Pam                                            http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com

Carol D.                                      http://dillmansdallies.blogspot.com/

Asri Wahyuningsih                      http://asribeadwork.blogspot.com/

Ginger Bishop                             http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com

Janine                                         http://www.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories

Shaiha Williams                          http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/

Toltec Jewels (Rita, your hostess)  www.JewelSchoolFriends.com

6th Do Over Challenge

Welcome to my spot in the 6th Do Over Challenge

hosted by Jeannie K Dukik of Jewelry by Jeannie.

20 lucky participants were given pieces that were created by Jeannie

to turn into our own little creations.

I was excited when I got my package in the mail.

This is what Jeannie sent me.

Lots of smokey glass beads and blue swarovski beads.

At first I was soo excited that I had a few ideas of what I wanted to do.

I knew I was not going to do a necklace..

That was a for sure thing.  lol

(I just was not confident enough yet.)

So I grabbed some wire mesh beads that are used for the basketball wives

earrings and added a bead cap to each side for stability.

Then layered the blue swarovski crystals.

Here is what I came up with.

I was still a little stumped on what to do with the smokey round glass beads..

And then it hit me.

I made a triple strand bracelet

I had a great time doing this challenge. 

Thanks Jeannie for allowing me to participate.

Here are the other blogs that joined in.

Jeannie K Dukic

Penny Houghton

Susan Delaney

Becky Pancake

Therese Frank

Donetta Farrington

Molly Alexander

Mowse Doyle

Renetha Stanziano

Ginger Davis Allman

Kathy Richardson

Christie Murrow

Veralynne Malone

Shai Williams

Beti Horvath

Linda Britt

Miranda Ackerley

Mischelle Andrade

Tracy Stillman

Charlene Bausinger

Deana Hager

And if you would like to sign up for the 7th do over challenge

click here for info.

Have a great weekend.

Mischelle