One Crayon Color Challenge Blog Hop!

I am really happy to be a part of this challenge hosted by Sally Russick.
Please visit her blog at The Studio Sublime
Normally my work tends to be in contrasting color schemes rather than monochromatic shcemes. I enjoyed the challenge of creating a piece in varying shades of ORANGE!! I,love Orange it shouts out loud! What's your favorite crayon color? Be sure to look for your favorite color on Sally's blog where you will find a lot of very talented artists for your blog hopping pleasure!
I call this "out of the swamp" any members of the "Gator Nation" out there?
Since I used rather generic findings for the clasp, I dressed it up with a little Gator. The faceted rondelles were purchased from Lydia at Beedtime Bead Shop here in Ocala. The Preciosa crystals were acquired at Birdsong Beads in Andrews, NC on one of out many trips up to Murphy.
There was no pattern for this bracelet, I just started beading in a right angle weave sort of way with some additions...



Please enjoy the blog hop today! All the artist links can be found at The Studio Sublime
-Happy Beading! Judy

Ex Post Facto Jewelry: Art Bead Love Tour!

Ex Post Facto Jewelry: Art Bead Love Tour!: It is time for the next stop on the Art Bead Love Tour!!! The winner could be you -- read the details below, copied from Love My Art Jewelr...

Lori Andersons's No Blog Hop Swap

Woohoo! I received a marvelous selection of seed beads in 6/0 and 11/0 from my so generous partner Kelli Jacobson
I love what Kelli sent I have been wanting to add more 6/0 seed beads and mixes to my collection. Kelli also made some lovely polymer clay beads
In turquoise and her own mix "cherry mango" yummy! That's not all she included some rough cut amethyst that will be gorgeous wire wrapped! Thank you Kelli, I hope you like what I sent just as much!



-Happy Beading! Judy

A Star....

I have looked and looked for this puffy star pattern forever! I finally found it on etsy at Joy Harmon Designs. The PDF was easy to follow with great step by step photos. I chose size 10 delicas for this star.


-Happy Beading! Judy

Lori Anderson Win Impress Art Letter Stamps

Hop on over to Lori Anderson's blog for a chance to win a set of letter stamps!

Collective Creative Canapé

Here, it is April 2, 2012, I am only one day late posting my photos for our swap. The first package of beads my partner sent me disappeared into a black hole at the post office. Karan Parker graciously sent out a 2nd swap package of beads to me which I received 8 days ago. Here is my "soup" from Karan.




And here is what I have created so far....I used a mix of beads I had on hand along with Karan's. I have been wanting to use the bone cat & fish forever!








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the red coral along with the aqua coral Karan sent worked together for this ring & bracelet. I am still happily creating from this soup.
Thanks again to Keri Sereika for hosting the Collective Creative Canapé! Check out everyone's blogs for lots of gorgeous eye candy!
Beth Emery www.storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.com
Niki Meiners www.nikimeiners.wordpress.com
Karan Parker www.karanskrafts.blogspot.com
Liz DeLuca www.creativeartyfacts.blogspot.com
Lynne Bowland www.islandgirlsinsights.blogspot.com
Judy Turner www.silver-rains.blogspot.com
Erin Grant www.Erinsjewelrycreations.blogspot.com
Bryna Lumb www.brynasbeadbox.blogspot.com
Rochelle Brisson www.acreativechelle.blogspot.com
Linda Youkman www.lindysdesigns.blogspot.com
Carmen Lau www.littlemake.blogspot.com
Cheryl Foiles www.getyourbeadon.com
Kelli Jacobson www.CreativeMoonJewelryAndThings.com
Elena Gianni www.ilmondodipucci.blogspot.com
Tania Hagen www.pelimadesign.blogspot.co.nz
Cindy Muse www.cindyshandworkcrafts.blogspot.com
Stephanie Woods www.skwds.blogspot.com
Lisa Lodge www.pineridgetreasures.blogspot.com
Happy Blog Surfing!

Collective Creative Canapé

I am so happy tp be taking part in this swap & challenge! My partner is Karan Parker in VA. We have been enjoying sharing other interests we have in common such as Celtic Music! I received a lovely array of beads in golds, greens, cinnamons, and blues from Karan yesterday and already my creative thinking is in gear...I opened the package from Karan to find all of these little packages along with a necklace.



Then the fun really began as I opened each package for a new surprise over & over again. My goodies are sooo lovely!




There is turquoise, dyed coral, sparkling glass and amber, handwoven beads & more! I must now go to my studio and start playing! see you soon!

I want to send out a special Thank You to Keri Lee Sereika Sereika for organizing this event!

Thanks to my wonderful partner Karan Parker for going the extra mile! Be sure to take a peak at her beaded rhino!

Happy Beading! Judy

Location:Ocala, FL