Friday, May 4, 2012

Crayon Challenge



Sally Russick of The Studio Sublime is hosting a "One Crayon Color Challenge".  There are 66 participants.  The purpose is to pick a color from the crayons shown and create with it.  I chose orange.

 I made a necklace, bracelet and earring set from a wonderful set of stoneware by Marti Conrad.  I also used handmade lampwork beads made by Deb Houde of Overland Park, KS and handmade lampwork by Lynda Cogbill.


I hope you enjoy looking at the pictures.





It was a challenge for me because I wanted to use the lampwork and the stoneware components in the same pieces without them becoming too large or heavy.  And, I wanted to try to figure out something new to do with the two holes on either side of the bracelet focal.  It took me a few days, but I am pleased with the result.



Hosted by:

Red

Bobbie Rafferty   http://beadsong.blogspot.com

Orange

Rebekah Payne   http://treewingsstudio.com

 Yellow

Blue

Rebecca Anderson  http://songbeads.blogspot.com
Alicia Marinache  http://allprettythings.ca
Charissa Sloper   http://blog.obsidiansoda.com
Sandi Volpe   http://sandivolpe.com

 Green

Jenny Davies Reazor   http://www.jdaviesreazor.com
Elizabeth Auld  http://beadsforbusygals.com

Purple

Jennifer Judd Velasquez http://jenjuddrocks.blogspot.com

Brown

Diana Ptaszynski   http://suburbangirlstudio.com

Black

Birgitta Lejonklou  http://lejonklou.blogspot.com/
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33 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 5, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Jean, I could hardly wait to see what beady goodness you came up with again, and I am not disappointed! You make my components look so good, thank you!

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  2. Linda YounkmanMay 5, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Love them all. The bracelet is my favorite. You did an awesome job with orange which I think is a hard color to work with.

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  3. AliceMay 5, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Jean, I love each and every piece! They are all so bright and cheery. The bracelet is my favorite.

    Does Deb Houde have a website? I'd love to give her some business but couldn't find her.

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  4. Bits of LearningMay 5, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Jean! I love all the pieces!! They are so fun and bright!! Beautifully done!! Thank you so much for participating in the hop!!!

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  5. CraftyHopeMay 5, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    You really did a great job making orange look pretty! Well done.

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  6. Bdyoginice2May 5, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Great set. Love how you worked the connection on the bracelet.

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  7. AntiquityTravelersMay 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    very pretty, and really like the bracelet

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  8. Therese's TreasuresMay 5, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Hi Jean,
    I love your pieces they are beautiful. The stoneware and the lamp work beads work well with each other and the colors are fabulous,
    Therese

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  9. AliciaMay 5, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Jean, this is such a wonderful set: warm and fun, it'll be a pleasure to wear it. Both the stoneware and the lampwork beads are gorgeous - and together they are simply beautiful!

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  10. JoMay 5, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Jean, what a beautiful set of jewellery! The bracelet is my favourite - I love the touches of seed beads throught the holes of the focal. Lovely work - as always!

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  11. HollyMay 5, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Okay, so this set is just yummy! It's spring, personified, and just gorgeous! Love the way you decided to do that bracelet focal...

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  12. TanyaMay 5, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Those are all beautiful. The bracelet is my favorite. I love Marti's work and I love how you used the smaller component as a dangle. the necklace and earrings are also wonderful with the lampworked beads. (And local beads at that.) I live just over the state line and it's always wonderful to see the work of a local artist.

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  13. Michael and Cherrie Fick May 5, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Lovely set. The bracelet is very cool. A look I am really loving right now. Great job!!

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  14. SueBeadsMay 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    They are all gorgeous Jean!

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  15. Patti VanderbloemenMay 5, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Marti's components are gorgeous..your designs are gorgeous! These are quite beautiful! Nice job!

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  16. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCMay 5, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Fantastic pieces - love the use of lampwork and ceramic pieces together. Love what you did with the two whole cuff for the bracelet!

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  17. sandi VolpeMay 5, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful mix of beads, love the way the way you connected the bracelet.

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  18. Heather PowersMay 5, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I love your three designs. The mix of art beads worked out perfectly. I'm always a fan of your creations.

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  19. BobbieMay 5, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    What lovely pieces -- you chose some beautiful components to work with. And you solved the design dilemmas really nicely. The little flowers on the bracelet are so cute!

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  20. UnknownMay 5, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    A beautiful combination of Lampwork and stoneware. Lovely set!

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  21. UnknownMay 5, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Jean your pieces are very beautiful your designs always inspire me!! I really love orange it is such a cheerful color!!

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  22. TracyMay 6, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    I love the stoneware and trio of orange, for me though, it's the bracelet that's yelling "pick me, pick me".

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  23. LolaMay 6, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Beautiful set. I love all the little details in the bracelet!

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  24. Heidi PostMay 6, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    I really love your set. It's one of my favorites I've seen in this challenge. Beautiful!

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  25. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Beautiful! The bracelet is my favorite. Everything you make always looks great. I joined your blog also.

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  26. Karin SlatonMay 6, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    You have worked magic with the softer side of orange. Fabulous pieces, all! I've spent a lovely few minutes this afternoon exploring your blog. Just bursting with visual impact!

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  27. ReginaMay 6, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    It is wonderful how you incorporated all those fabulous beads into summery orange jewelry. Love the bracelet, my favorite.

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  28. JLYNNJEWELSMay 6, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Loved your set! The ceramic pieces are beautiful with all the other bead choices you made. The earrings are SO fun too!!
    ~Jlynn

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  29. MariaMay 6, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    So very pretty! Great job!
    xo

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  30. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry DesignsMay 7, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Your set is great! Love it!

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  31. RebekahMay 7, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    What a gorgeous set! I love the way you dressed up the holes on the bracelet!

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  32. Mary HardingMay 8, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    Stunning work. Love the way you used orange. Great pieces.

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  33. JennyMay 11, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    I think thats my fav orange piece! I love the focal and the flower detail. Fabulous.

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