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/
Dyanne - http://deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com
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/
Have a blessed day everyone!
Michelle
3 very nice pieces and a job well done! I hope you enjoyed the experience :)
ReplyDeleteThank you.. I really did love it.. So much that I am joining 3 or 4 more hops.. LOL
DeleteCongrats for joining a blog hop. I promise you, it's ver addicting! You did a great job on your bracelets. I've very much enjoyed seeing what everyone has created with their pieces.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley. I enjoyed seeing all the beautiful pieces as well. Such a friendly and creative bunch. :) && yes I am very addicted now. lol
DeleteYou had no reason to be nervous- YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB! I love the memory bracelet the best. The earrings are nice too. Great mix!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shelley
DeleteLovely work! No need to be nervous! However, I was very nervous for the Bead Soup Blog Hop 1st Reveal. I was sure my necklace would be inadequate compared to all the others. It wasn't!
ReplyDeleteAnd your work is very beautiful!
http://deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com/2012/08/thrift-store-blog-hop.html
Yep now I am ready to tackle my next hop :) lol thanks for stopping by
DeleteGreat pieces! Did I miss the necklaces that were the donors? Always nice to see where something comes from!
ReplyDeleteYay, I found them. Good work!
DeleteLovely colours! and well done :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah and thanks for doing the blog hop. I had a great time.
DeleteYou got very far didn't you! I think it's so much fun to go around and "meet" new folks through their blogs. It's a fun sneak peek if you don't already know their work too. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the various styles everyone has.. Lots of talent in this group of women.. I am blessed to have met you all.
DeleteGreat job on your pieces. I did my first hop a couple of months ago & I am hooked~ they are fun & I learn so much!
ReplyDeleteFor me it was just getting it over with. Now I want to learn more.. Like taking photos. I need to take better photos of my jewelry. thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI think you did an AWESOME job! Love both the bracelets...bet they look super when worn together! Congrats on completing your first nlog hop!
ReplyDeleteYou know I have not worn them yet. I am thinking of sending them to a friend of mine. but thank you so much.
DeleteHi, Micheladas - I could not find an email for you, so I left a comment here. Please email me regarding the My Bead Table Blog Hop. My email is jewelryprt@yahoo.com. Thanks, Lisa
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! Love the bracelets!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kumi!
DeleteYou did a great job ... now you're an old 'blog hop' pro! Nice pieces
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
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