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

Comments

  1. Bits of LearningMay 5, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Judy! I love how vibrant and fun your bracelet is, the different shades of orange are fantastic!!! Beautifully done!!! Thank you so much for joining in the fun of the crayon challenge, your bracelet is radiant!!! Bright and sunny!!

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  2. AntiquityTravelersMay 5, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    agree with Sally - very bright and sunny - well done, and love that gator!

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  3. Jean A. WellsMay 5, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Love the pattern on this. The different bead sizes give it great texture and variety. I love the gator too - it was a perfect choice. Great job!

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  4. Therese's TreasuresMay 5, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Judy,
    Your bracelet is gorgeous. RAW is not a stitch I would just start stitching unless I have to. You did a marvelous job on your bracelet.
    Therese

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  5. AliceMay 5, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    What a fun piece! I love that you added the gator!!!

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  6. Pretty ThingsMay 5, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I'm all about details, and the gator is great!

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  7. CraftyHopeMay 5, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    So much texture and detail in this bracelet! Wonderful job.

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  8. UnknownMay 5, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    This is so cool, I love the popcorn with an attitude look! And Lori is right, the gator is great!

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  9. HollyMay 5, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Very pretty bracelet! The texture and movement of color is lovely!

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  10. TanyaMay 5, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    That is wonderful. I love the contrast between the rondelles and the bicones. The bicones give the bracelet a nice texture and make it really fun!

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  11. SueBeadsMay 5, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Very nice! I like how you just beaded it with no pattern - very creative!

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  12. Patti VanderbloemenMay 5, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    I bet that looks fantastic on your arm! Beautiful!

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  13. AliciaMay 5, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Lovely bracelet - love the gator! All the orange designs in this blog hop share two things in common: they are beautiful and they are very warm and sunny! Your bracelet is no exception :)

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  14. UnknownMay 5, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    This color is gorgeous! And I love the sparkles!

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  15. BobbieMay 5, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Very cute -- perfect for the next Florida game! The gator charm is the perfect little fun touch.

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  16. UnknownMay 5, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    This is not an everyday bracelet - but one you would get lots of compliments on. Beautiful beads and nice job!

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  17. TracyMay 6, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    A lovely use of the colour orange, and a pretty design.

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  18. LolaMay 6, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful bracelet! Faceted rondelles make me weak in the knees ...

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  19. kimmykatsMay 6, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Got a chuckle out of your background...blue...orange...gator nation! The little gator tops off a quite lovely bracelet! I confess my sister lived in FL for many years and the in laws were gators!

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  20. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    I am really loving those rondelles! The gator is a nice touch.

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  21. Karen WilliamsMay 6, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    I wouldn't have guessed right angle weave as the base pattern if you hadn'tme mentioned it. I actually thought they were all attached via wirework dangles and had to look more closely.

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  22. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry DesignsMay 7, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I love your fun bracelet!

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  23. elisabeth May 7, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Beautiful - so fun for summer!

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  24. RebekahMay 9, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    How fun! Love the little gator!

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  25. JennyMay 11, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Nice texture, it looks like it would move and be fun to wear.

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