Monday, January 30, 2012

Jonquil Challenge


I was lucky (and fast) enough to purchase the Jonquil Challenge kit from Andrew Thornton.

Here is what we were sent:
 This is the mystery component, I just love it!
And here is what I made, I did a pair of earrings with the faceted drops and some wood rings I had from my stash and Vintaj ear wires.  Yellow is not an easy color for me to work with, that's one of the reasons I bought the kit - trying to push myself a little.
I also made a bracelet with the chain:
I've been playing with the seed beads, I think they will be great in free form peyote.  I'll post a picture when that is done.
And here is Ninja, he was trying to drive me crazy help me make everything:


Here is the list of participants, please take a look at what everyone made:
Kim Dworak  - You are here
Alice Bavaud will have pieces on Andrew Thornton's blog


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10 comments:

  1. Therese's TreasuresJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Your creations are very pretty. This was a difficult challenge just because of the color, but I enjoyed working with the items.
    Therese

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Pretty earrings! I find yellow challenging as well. Ninja is a cutie!

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  3. Karin SlatonJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    What would we do without our helpers? I have a Maine Coon who takes up half my workspace, but I wouldn't think of starting a project without him! Great earrings, the wood brings a nice warmth; and I never would have thought of doubling the wire to make a bracelet!

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  4. RebeccaJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Pretty! ANd Nija is absolutely gorgeous :-) I especially love those earrings - the wooden rings are ace!

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  5. dundeegirl2January 30, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Very nice! I had help from my cats during this challenge too. They kept laying in the beads and I think a few are still on the floor. I look forward to seeing your peyote piece too. - Dawn

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  6. bwheatherJanuary 31, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Love the simplicity of your designs. Great looks here. I was also part of the challenge, but was a bit slack in letting Andrew know I would have something to share, even though it isn't actually complete. Hope you'll take a look. http://asibeadit.blogspot.com/;-)

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  7. MichelleJanuary 31, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Nicely done! Both the earrings and bracelet have a great simplicity and wear-ability. Ninja is beautiful and looks like a great helper.

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  8. TesoriTrovatiJanuary 31, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Great use of those wood rings to frame the pretty beads! Enjoy the day.
    Erin

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  9. CynthiaJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    I wish now that I made earrings and/or a bracelet! You and Ninja did a great job.

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  10. Kate RichbourgFebruary 1, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    So pretty! I did not use my chain, but I like the idea of hanging the beads as charms.

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