We're All Ears ::March Challenge :: Leaping Greenly

With most of the U.S under snow, Erin from Earrings Everyday

wants to see our greenly creations for the return of Spring.  

I am not one for working with green so this is a challenge for me.

But I was able to get three pairs created.

This is a blog hop, so make sure to check out earrings everyday

to see what everyone else has created.

Have a great weekend!!

Chelle

Happy Ground Hog's Day and the Friday Fav

Happy Friday Everyone!

It seems like the weeks are just flying by.

Ground Hog's Day seems to have given us 6 more weeks of winter.

Blech!

But I think we are safe here in California.

Last night at 7 pm it was still 60 out.

Today's Friday Fav is a beautiful Starfish bracelet that is made with 

some recycled glass, silver spaces and a fun Starfish connector.

It is marked down for the weekend...

& if you purchase this bracelet this weekend,

you will receive a FREE pair of matching earrings.

You can find it here

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Chelle

Dollar Tree Find & Craft

It's Friday!!

I hope you all had a wonderful week.

I really did. Lots of prayers being answered for my family, which has 

relieved a lot of stress.

Thank you Jesus!

So, one of my favorite stores is Dollar Tree.

I found some great fuzzy string, as my granddaughter Avy calls it.

Instantly I knew I wanted to use this for covers for my Nook & Fire.

I did not want them to both be the same colors so I decided to make one purple and the other green.

I really love how they came out.

So this year I am making these for Christmas in July gifts for my girls.

Here is the Nook cover

And the Fire

I had a little bit of both left so I decided to use some of the fiber in a design I created to make the 

Jellyfish Candy Earrings.

I am putting these in my etsy today.  I really love how they came out.

You can check them out here

Tonight we are going to the Crest Theater to watch a screening of 

Batman Forever.

My favorite Batman is Michael Keaton.

A little history on the Crest Theater.

It was a popular spot back before the 80's.

Mel Brooks use to own the historic theater.

A group here in Fresno wants to restore it.  It is gorgeous.

So in order to raise money for the restoration, they show all types of movies.

I will definitely take some photos to share.

What are your plans for this weekend?

Have fun!

Chelle

Artisan Whimsy 5 x 5 Test Group :: Sea Glass

The 5 x 5 Test Group in Artisan Whimsy 

tested the Beach Glass Beads  from ZnetShows.

This is the set Bill sent me

I decided I wanted to make a bracelet and try to use one of the 

turquoise beads as a clasp..

Epic Fail..

But what it did turn out was a pair of earrings

and this bracelet, which I took some seed beads and

strung them. Then twisted each strand.

I added a sand dollar charm to it.

I then took the green fish bone beads

and pair them up with some glass chips and 

bronze chain to make this bracelet.

Next were the long green duo that I knew were going to make 

earrings.

I took a link from the bronze chain and added some 

briolettes.

I still have the smaller white duo and the shells

that I just ran out of time to create anything.  But I will get it done within the next few days and 

post my results.

Have a great weekend.

The Summer Elements Blog Hop

Summer time is my favorite time of the year.
Not only does school get out for the break, but
it is time for hot weather, pool days,
beach play and road trips.
Rita of Toltec Jewels and Jewel School Friends
put out a call for The Summer Elements Blog Hop
and I knew I wanted to join in.

Growing up summer meant road trips.
Whether it was the Redwoods for a car run, panning for gold
in Colma, CA or spending a week in Yosemite,
my mom always made sure that we did something as a family.
I think that is what I loved about growing up.

But now, summer for us means spending time as a family, BBQing
and just enjoying the time we have together.

Summer almost means toe rings, anklets and cool bracelets.
Here are a few pieces I made for this summer.

I don't normally make necklaces and when I do
I love long long ones.

 I made this bracelet for a summer dress a friend made for me.
She just sent it out, but when it gets here I will def post
some pics.

And then this last one to go with a top my daughter got me for 

Mother's Day....

Well that is it..

I am going to pour me a glass of Cantaloupe water

and start to hop.

Thanks Rita for such a fun hop.

Here is a list of the other participants..

So grab a cold one of whatever you may like to drink

and enjoy the fun.

The Summer Elements Blog Hop Participants: 

Toltec Jewels (Hostess)     http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/

Marlene Cupo                   http://amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com/

Cheri Reed                        http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com/

Ailsa Cordner                    http://www.bramalfiebeadsetc.co.uk/

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

Nan Smith                         http://www.wirednan.blogspot.com/

Sherri Stokey                     http://www.knotjustmacrame.com/

Christie (Charis Designs)    http://charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/

Carolyn Lawson                 http://carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com/

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

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

Nelly May                          http://smellynelly.blogspot.com/

Melissa Trudinger               http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/

Dini Bruinsma                     http://angazabychanges.blogspot.com/

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

Cory Tompkins                  http://tealwaterdesigns.blogspot.com/

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

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

Karen Martinez                 http://www.fairiesmarket.blogspot.com/

Liz                                    http://beadcontagion.blogspot.com/

Jasvanti Patel                     http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com/

Solange Collin                    http://www.blog.ahowinjewelry.com/

Gerda                                http://gerdascraftsblog.blogspot.com/

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

Anindita Basu                     http://alankarshilpa.blogspot.com/

Alicia Marinache                http://www.allprettythings.ca/

Andrea Trank                    http://heavenlanecreations.com/

Dyanne Everett-Cantrell     http://deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com/

**Mischelle Fanucchi**             http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/

Tanty Sri Hartanti               http://tjewellicious.blogspot.com/

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

Mary Govaars                    http://mlhjewelrydesigns.com/

Becca Sirevaag                  http://godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com/

Lennis Carrier                    http://windbent.wordpress.com/

Regina Wood                     http://www.gina-design.blogspot.com/

Sue Kennedy                     http://suebeads.blogspot.com/

Kathleen Breeding             https://www.facebook.com/99BOBOTW

Focus on Life ::Green::

I really wanted to share a cute holder my son made a few years back

but thought... Mischelle you have not dusted and it

WILL show up in the photo.

Oh well.. hahahhaa

I decided to share anyways

Then my grandson ended up in the pool and the grass

was looking a lot greener.

And then I remembered my pride and joy I had snagged from my mom

the last time I was at her house.

Have a great weekend!

Sequintastic:: The Reveal

Finally I am back on the net.  I had been away for a bit (2 weeks) and was hoping that I would make it in time

to do the blog hop and guess what??  I did =)  

Sarah from Saturday Sequins is hosting her first blog hop.

I love crafting and stuff and really have not gotten a chance to make anything revolving sequins.

I had been wanting to make some ornaments for Christmas for a while now.

The templates I made are not exactly what I envisioned, but they came out great.

I am still working on a few of them, so I will be posting the ones I finished.

I decided to make snowflakes and Christmas trees.

Here are the flakes

I loved the silver but wanted to switch it up with some color...

This resulted in.......

All together....

I was not sure if I liked the red back ground, and being a newbie still to the whole 

photo taking scene, I changed it up a bit and tried the white background.

Ugh..... too dark.

I guess more practicing is in my future.. lol

Now for my trees, because I don't want to leave them out....

I just need to add the sequins and I will update those looks hopefully tomorrow or Monday.

So that is what I did with the sequins...

Here is a list of everyone who joined in the fun.

Have a great weekend..

Mischelle

Participants!!!!

Host: Sarah... http://saturdaysequins.com

Dita... http://alankarshilpa.blogspot.com

Ambra... http://chicandfrog.wordpress.com

Audrey... http://hotpinkquilts.blogspot.com

Stacy... http://iridalsattic.blogspot.co.uk

Karen W...  http://baublicious.blogspot.com

Lori...  http://www.prettythingsblog.com

Lisa... http://lisabinkley.typepad.com

Carmi... http://resincrafts.blogspot.com

Dawn Marie...  http://designsbydawnmarie.blogspot.com

Jeannie... http://site.jkdjewelry.com/blog 

Shirlee... http://www.shirleestuff.blogspot.com

Linda... http://www.lilysofthevalleyjewerly.blogspot.com 

Corrine... http://www.sparkledaysstudio.com

Gutukas... http://atradimutakeliais.blogspot.com

Shannon... http://uptwnsh-fallingintothesky.blogspot.com

Mallory... http://rosebud101-fortheloveofbeads.blogspot.com

Cyndi... http://www.beading-arts.com

Maneki... http://wildrosesandblackberries.blogspot.com 

Maryanne... http://zingalasworkshop.blogspot.com

Ine... http://jewelsbyine.blogspot.com

Karen... http://www.overthemoon-design.com

Kepi... http://kepirasmussen.blogspot.com

Jennifer... http://jenniferstumpf.blogspot.com

Misty...  http://thejollyfatelf.blogspot.com

Dot... http://speediebeadie.blogspot.com

Hope... http://craftyhope.blogspot.com

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

ME>>> Micheladas... http://www.micheladasmusings.blogspot.com

Shirley...  http://www.beadsandbread.blogspot.com

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

Eleanor... http://eleanorpigman.blogspot.com

Therese... http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com

Rita... http://www.toltecjewels.blogspot.com 

Robyn... http://rcponders.wordpress.com

Stepha... http://skwds.blogspot.com

Sue... http://suebeads.blogspot.com

Cate... http://fulgorine.wordpress.com

Amy... http://Loraamyjames.com

Challenge of Travel Blog Hop

The Island of Samoa

When I think of Samoa, I automatically think of WWE wrestling.. LOL

Seriously.. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Samoa Joe, Umaga

But after reading  a bit, I found that the people are very giving people and love to

use a lot of coral, abalone, tortoise shell and mother of pearl when making just about anything.

Here is what I came up with.

(My photos do not do them justice.. Something I need to work on)

::You can find the other participants here::

NameBlogRegion ChosenInspiration Nation

Monique Urquhart http://ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.ca /Africa Burkina 

FasoNiky Sayers http://silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk/ Africa Egypt

Therese Frank http://www.theresestreasures59.blogspot.com Africa Kenya

Raychelle Heath http://abeadloveaffair.blogspot.com/Africa Lesotho

Joan Williams www.lilrubyjewelry.wordpress.com Africa Mauritania

Sherri Stokey http://www.KnotJustMacrame.com Africa Senegal

Regina Santerre http://reginaswritings.blogspot.com Africa Seychelles

Raida Disbrow http://havanabeads.blogspot.com Africa Tanzania

Kristi Wodek http://livedinlife.blogspot.com Africa Zimbabwe

Sally Russick http://www.thestudiosublime.com  Americas Brazil

Melissa Trudinger http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com Americas Mexico

Tracy Stillman http://www.tracystillmandesigns.com Americas USA

Sandra Wolberg http://city-of-brass-stories.blogspot.de Asia India

Tanya Goodwin http://pixiloo.blogspot.com Asia Japan

Susan Kennedy http://suebeads.blogspot.com Asia Japan

Beth Emery http://storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.com Asia Japan

Lisa Cone http://inspiredadornments.blogspot.com/ Asia Japan

Tanya Boden http://fusionmusebangkok.blogspot.com/ Asia Japan

Inge von Roos http://ingetraud.wordpress.com Asia Laos

Erin Prais-Hintz http://treasures-found.blogspot.com Asia Nepal

Dee Elgie http://cherryobsidia.blogspot.com Asia Phillipines

Carolyn Lawson http://carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com Asia South Korea

Lisa Stukel http://carefreejewelrybylisa.blogspot.com Asia Sri Lanka

Elly Snare http://themagicsquarefoundation.wordpress.com Asia Thailand

Shelley Graham Turner http://www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com Europe Austria

Mallory Hoffman http://rosebud101-fortheloveofbeads.blogspot.com/ Europe Bosnia

 HerzegovinaPaige Maxim http://www.pmaximdesigns.blogspot.com Europe France

Jenny Davies-Reazor http://www.jdaviesreazor.com/blog Europe Germany

Sharyl McMillian-Nelson http://sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com Europe Greece

Evelyn Shelby http://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com/ Europe Iceland

Holly Westfall http://silverrosedesigns.blogspot.com/ Europe Ireland

Rebecca Siervaag http://www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com Europe Ireland

Toltec Jewels http://toltecjewels.blogspot.com Europe Ireland

Lee Koopman http://StregaJewellry.wordpress.com Europe Ireland

Laren Dee Barton http://larendeedesigns.blogspot.com Europe Italy

Cindy Wilson http://www.mommysdreamcreations.blogspot.com Europe Norway

Kathleen Lange Klik http://ModernNatureStudio.blogspot.com Europe Poland

Shaiha Williamshttp://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/ Europe Portugal

Jennifer Justman http://soulsfiredesigns.blogspot.com/ Europe Romania

Elsie Deliz-Fonseca http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com Europe Spain

Lola Surwillo http://www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com Europe Sweden

Kim Hora http://www.kimmykats.com Europe Switzerland

Leanne Loftus http://firstimpressiondesign.blogspot.com Europe The Netherlands

Patti Vanderbloemen http://myaddictionshandcrafted.blogspot.com Europe The Netherlands

Marcie Carroll http://labellajoya.blogspot.com Europe Turkey

Marlene Cupo http://amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com Oceania Federated States of MicronesiaIne Vande Cappelle http://jewelsbyine.blogspot.com Oceania Fiji

Tammie Everly http://ttedesigns.blogspot.com/ Oceania Guam

Alice Peterson http://www.alice-dreaming.blogspot.com Oceania Kiribati

Elisabeth Auld http://www.beadsforbusygals.com Oceania Nauru

Susan McClelland http://mistheword12.wordpress.com/ Oceania New Zealand

D Lynne Bowland http://islandgirlsinsights.blogspot.com Oceania New Zealand

Denielle Hagerman http://somebeadsandotherthings.com Oceania New Zeland

Rebecca Anderson http://songbeads.blogspot.com Oceania Papua New Guinea

Mischelle Fanucchi http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/ Oceania Samoa   *thats me*

Kari Asbury http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com Oceania Solomon Islands

Cece Cormier http://www.thebeadingyogini.com/ Oceania Tonga

Emma Todd http://www.apolymerpenchant.com Oceania Tuvalu

Debbie Price http://greenshoot.blogspot.com Oceania Vanuatu

The Link Challenge..... The Reveal

It is finally here.... Reveal day.

I have been ready for weeks && am glad I finally get to show what I came

up with.

To get everyone up to date on what we were to do,

Peggy from The Charm Barn

sent us 20 links.

Some of us got black and some a tortoise color.

I got black.

Here is what I came up with

I first wanted to come up with some type of pendant.  So I wire wrap a piece of sea glass and then used one of the links to be used to attach to either some ribbon or whatever you would chose.

After I made this.

 I wanted to make a bracelet but not have it connect like the links were meant to.So I grabbed some black wire and decided to add the green beads & this is what I came up with.  I made a clasp outta the links and with some wrapped wire.

Here is another shot of the bracelet.

Here is a list of the other blogs who have joined in the fun...

Make sure to go to The Charm Barn to vote for your favs.

(Because my son was attack by a dog, I was late posting this, so my entries will not be

entered...)

Ilenia Ruzza - http://ile1974.blogspot.it/

Shelley Graham Turner  -  www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com

Tania Spivey -  www.moobiegracedesigns.blogspot.com

Ambra Gostoli -  http://chicandfrog.wordpress.com/

Kashmira Patel - http://sadafulee.blogspot.com/

Linda Florian - http://lilysofthevalleyjewelry.blogspot.com/

Jami Shipp - http://celebratinglifewithdamamashipp.blogspot.com/

Terri Gauthier - http://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/

Miranda Ackerley - http://mirandack.com

Me<<   Mischelle Fanucchi  - http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/ 

Mary Govaars - www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com

Sarah Goode - www.pookledo.blogspot.com

paula hisel - http://simplybeadiful.weebly.com/simply-stated.html

Shai Williams - http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Reno - http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/

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

Denielle Hagerman  - www.somebeadsandotherthings.com

Janeen Sorensen  -  http://wildvanilladesigns.com/

Emma Todd  -  www.apolymerpenchant.blogspot.com

Audrey Bélanger  -  http://esperianterra.blogspot.com/--  

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