Audubon's Kingfisher

Audubon's Kingfisher

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Bead Peeps Swap N Hop 2016

Welcome Bead Peeps!

My Partner for this swap was Cat La Vite of Dry Gulch Beads and Jewelry. Please made sure to check out her Blog and Dry Gulch Etsy Shop

Here are the beads I sent:


I had so much fun creating with these beads! The colors are right up my alley. The dragonfly pendant was a bit of a challenge as I wanted it to stand out and any beads I tried pairing with it seems to make it fade into the background. I ended up going super simple and loving the result.
Here are the beads I received:


I spent 2 weekends at the ocean - inspiring the Sea Spray set. My coffee table is not the best background but the necklace is SUPER long (it can even be worn as a belt!). I had a lot of fun making the tassels. They remind me of jellyfish in a way.

Sea Spray necklace: Crackle glass and gold chinese crystals are from the swap beads. I added vintage czech glass beads, pearls embedded with Swarovski crystals, vintage mother of pearl beads, vintage bead caps, vintage filigree beads and matte sea glass rounds. I used a variety of fibers and silk thread to create the tassels.

Tassel Detail

Sea Spray earrings

And bracelet


I love this Steampunk dragonfly pendant! I wanted to keep the necklace simple so it would shine. The brass chain and clasp are vintage. All the beads used are from the swap. The pendant was made by Cat:


I was so happy the chains cooperated with me!


I actually finished this set on Saturday 5/14 (talk about crunch time!) as I was enjoying a nice rain storm.
Singing in the Rain: Vintaj brass (leaf, ring, and bead caps), polymer clay birdie, nest, and rondelles are from Heather Powers of Humble Beads, Peruvian blue opal ovals, czech glass leaves, and vintage glass beads. The gold chinese crystals, the lucite leaves and the handmade lampwork flowers were from the swap.

The lampwork flowers were made by Jennifer of Dry Gulch. I must have more of them...in many colors...



Please make sure to visit all the other participating artists!

Linda Anderson - Hostess - http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com/.


















Seeders




Palak (aka Pallavi Asher)http://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/ Krafty Max http://kraftymax.net





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27 comments:

  1. Natalie @ NorthShore DaysMay 15, 2016 at 2:46 AM

    Wow you got a gorgeous colour palette to work with and you did a fantastic job.

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  2. Maria Rosa SharrowMay 15, 2016 at 5:52 AM

    Beautiful pieces. The first are totally reminiscent of the sea! But I must say that the last set with the leaves invoke the sense of nature and being outside, they are my favs! Beautiful work!

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  3. AnonymousMay 15, 2016 at 8:22 AM

    Love that tassel necklace! amazing!

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  4. Shai WilliamsMay 15, 2016 at 11:24 AM

    What beautiful designs! I love dragonflies and I absolutely love what you did with yours.

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  5. SaraccinoMay 15, 2016 at 11:29 AM

    Oh, the sea spray necklace is so beautiful! I can also see some jelly fishs in them ;)

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  6. UnknownMay 15, 2016 at 11:50 AM

    All of your designs are really beautiful!!! The extra long necklace is so versatile and the colors are lovely! I don't think I have a favorite. They are all so Pretty!!!

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  7. Marianne BaxterMay 15, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    I really like what you did with these goodies Cat sent. I love the dragonfly focal and I love how you did the chain work. You did a fabulous jobon those tassles!

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  8. Becky PancakeMay 15, 2016 at 12:10 PM

    Hi Christina, Your designs are beautiful. The dragonfly necklace looks wonderful on. I really like the second pair of earrings. I can see myself wearing them.

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  9. MimiMay 15, 2016 at 12:50 PM

    Awesome, beautiful pieces!! Love the ocean-inspired creations!

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  10. baymoondesignMay 15, 2016 at 1:10 PM

    The last necklace is my favorite. I love Heather's beads and you did a great job with them. The colors you select are perfect.

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  11. fay ...................................................May 15, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful pieces.. Colours are lovely. Tassel detail is excellent.

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  12. Linda A.May 15, 2016 at 5:09 PM

    WOWSERS! Your pieces are *drool*worthy! I've gotta say that my absolute fav piece of yours, is the last one with the bird. It seems like they are a big trend this year.... and I just love it! GREAT job!

    Linda
    http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com

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  13. UnknownMay 15, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    Look at that pretty tassel! I'm really feeling that first necklace. Beautiful!

    Rachel
    www.mintmonarch.com

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  14. Dry GulchMay 15, 2016 at 5:36 PM

    Oh my goodness, these are so wonderful!! We absolutely love what you've made! Just love your tassels on the Sea Spray necklace, and the little leaves showing off our lampwork bellflower headpins, and LOVE what you did with our steampunk dragonfly! He's looks quite smashing. Thank you for swapping with us!!

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  15. Divya NMay 16, 2016 at 12:32 AM

    lovely Lariat - I have been trying to make one and this is so inspiring

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  16. Krafty Max OriginalsMay 16, 2016 at 5:52 AM

    I love them all, the Sea Spray especially, but for me....I'm a dragonfly girl!! Great job with your SWAP!! ~KM http://www.kraftymax.net/bead-peeps-swap-n-hop-2016/

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  17. KristinaMay 16, 2016 at 7:22 AM

    So much blue <3 That dragonfly necklace is awesome. I'm glad you got the chain to lay right.

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  18. AnonymousMay 16, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    I just adore the tassel necklace! It is so reminiscent of the ocean!

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  19. UnknownMay 16, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    I am completely in awe at all off you pieces! i love them all.

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  20. Empty nester at lastMay 16, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    Wow! Love your pieces! That fringe is to die for! Excellent work!

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  21. motidanaMay 17, 2016 at 4:23 AM

    I just love that dragon fly necklace. You have made awesome pieces for this swap!!

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  22. tappingflamingoMay 18, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    Love that polymer clay bird and next necklace. What a fun piece!

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  23. bairozanMay 19, 2016 at 5:08 AM

    I'm in love with the long tassel necklace but I'm also impressed with the construction of the dragonfly pendant necklace - good you took a picture showing how it looks when worn! And the Singing In The Rain necklace has such beatiful colors! I must admit I love them all :)

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  24. UnknownMay 20, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    That dragonfly necklace is superb. You really made it just exactly right. And your long tasseled Jellyfish necklace is lovely. Jennifer's lampwork head-pins are contagious! I adore them and how you've used all the components is great.

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  25. Kari AsburyMay 20, 2016 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful designs! Love that dragonfly just the perfect style to make it shine!

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  26. CraftyHopeMay 22, 2016 at 6:23 PM

    So many lovelies! That dragonfly necklace is definitely a stunner. So glad the chains worked out for you. I know how naughty those layered pieces can be sometimes.

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  27. lamplight craftsMay 28, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    I also love the dragonfly necklace. I am also drawn to the earrings as well. I could wear them all!

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