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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Thirft Shop Blog Hop Reveal Day

My moment of Truth

     I have been nervous for this day for some time now.  My very first blog hop.... What if I don't use the right beads?  What if I don't have everything I need to complete my vision?  What if what I create sucks?  I guess maybe questions all newbies ask themselves. One thing I did know is I needed to get my thinking out of the neg and just jump in and start.  I knew I wanted to take the necklaces and turn them into bracelets. (my fav piece of jewelry)  I also wanted to do a stackable bracelet, but was not sure what type.  So here is what I came up with:

I did one bracelet with the memory wire, I used some seed beads I had as well as some butterfly beads. The larger 

seed beads are from one of the necklaces & then used the tiger eye & button from the other necklace.

The other bracelet I used the pretty much both of the same seed beads, but used the larger tiger eye beads I had with the smaller ones from the necklace.

Finally I also made some earrings from the glass beads that were on the one necklace.

I had so many beads left over that I wanted to do one more piece, but with the two birthdays of my grandsons Marik and Joshua, I just couldn't swing it this time.  I really enjoyed doing my first blog hop.  I hope that when my second one comes around (in a couple of weeks) that my work has progressed.  You guys are watching me from the very beginning.. lol

Here is a list of the other participants of the 

Thrift Store Blog Hop::

Sarah - www.pookledo.blogspot.co.uk .... Our Host :)
Deb - http://greenshoot.blogspot.co.uk/
Kimberley - http://goddessesandbeads.blogspot.co.uk/
Skye - http://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.co.uk/
Ambra - http://chicandfrog.wordpress.com/
Beti - http://stringingfool.blogspot.com/
Emma - www.apolymerpenchant.com
Shelley - www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com
Tammie -  http://ttedesigns.blogspot.co.uk/
Leah - http://beadyeyedbunny.blogspot.co.uk/
Denielle - www.somebeadsandotherthings.com
Keri Lee - http://www.pinklemonade.typepad.com 
Rochelle - acreativechelle.blogspot.com
Pam - http://pamelas-studio.blogspot.com/
Ingetraud - http://ingetraud.wordpress.com/
Audrey - http://esperianterra.blogspot.com/ 
Julie Anne - www.thepeacefulbead.com 
Sharyl - http://www.sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com
Micheladas - http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com  Me.
Lo -   http://thecreativeklutz.blogspot.co.uk/
Kala - http://maybejustperhaps.blogspot.co.uk/

Jo - http://jobunkum.blogspot.co.uk/ 

 Dyanne - http://deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com

Have a blessed day everyone!

Michelle

My Top Hatter Find && A Give Away

Before I talk about my finds at Top Hatter, I want you all to check out a fellow bloggers give away.  It is for a good cause and the prize is to die for.  Someone is going to be very, very lucky =)  Here is the link to the blog  Fusion Muse for all the details.  I did buy a couple beads from the site she will send you too Sinarin Silver..  Great beads.  I am def going back next week to get some more.


Next, I was on facebook the other day and there was an ad for Top Hatter.  I had no clue what it was, so I clicked on it.  I was like a kid in a candy store.. An online auction.  Jewelry, beads, supplies for crafting and jewelry making, beads, odds and ends, beads and did I mention they had beads?  lol  So when you sign up you get a $5 credit to spend.  But be careful because you have to read how to spend that credit. Some rules do apply to them.  I had to use my credit on something that the beginning bid was $5.  So I sat and watched.  Lots of goodies passing me by.  I just did not know what to get...  And then someone was destashing and I picked it up for a cool $4 after my credit.  That included the shipping.  Here are a few pics of what I did get.

This is a pic of everything that came in the box.

Some plastic beads, findings, and charms

Lots of wooden beads.. I am thinking wind chime!

Rondelles, gold tube beads, clasps and some beads.

Ribbon, wire, orange seed beads, more clasps and some ready made earrings for clip ons.

I am thinking for $4, I did pretty okay.  I have some ideas of what I may use some of the pieces for.  I may just make a mystery envelope for Listia and include some of these pieces.  

If you want to join in on some auctions, just get on facebook and type in Top Hatter in the search.  Click on the app and have fun.

Have a blessed evening.

Michelle