Hi There!
Welcome to my blog lilmummy likes...
Yep, it's basically things I enjoy visually,
and as I am a passionate beader it's focus is my bead work.
Today I'm sharing what I created after swapping beads with the lovely Peggy Johnson of Dear Jupiter as a participant of the Bead Peeps Swap 'n' Hop.
I'm going to keep this short since you've got lots of goodies to see as you hop.
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| Here's what I sent. |
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| Here's what Peggy sent me. |
All the much deserved oohs and aahs
were covered in 2 previous posts, but
THANKS one more time Peggy.
Here's what I made:
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| Patriotic Anklet |
Just in time for warm weather my first piece is a patriotic anklet.
As a military wife for almost half my life I find I use red, white and blue a lot.
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| Multi-strand Pearl Bracelet |
My very good friend, Tina, sent me these pearls with others years ago. Around Christmas I used the red and white ones in another bracelet, and these have been on my bead table ever since waiting.
Wait! What is it about these close up pictures
that shows you things you'd never see in real life.
I will add crimp covers. I just didn't see it before.
Peggy I know they thank you for sending exactly what I needed so they have a new, purposeful, beautiful life.
Finally, my favorite piece despite the fact that I have hated pink for 24 years.
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| Spiky Mermaid Necklace |
Never in my life would I have combined these things if Peggy hadn't sent them to me together, but the result was/is lovely. The corner drilled vintage beads are my favorite.
This background doesn't do them justice, but it was the clearest image.
A used all but about 9 beads and a tube of completely clear seed beads.
Don't ask me why as a seed beader I never use seed beads
in any bead exchange challenge.
It truly baffles me too.
Please know I am grateful for you taking the time to visit.
I'd love for you to leave here to visit Peggy
or any of the other wonderful participants in this challenge.
What a fun challenge, with pink, that cool mermaid works so well! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI really LOVE the spiky mermaid necklace. Those pink beads are my absolute favorite! This was such a fun swap. Thank you for all the great goodies you sent me! I am glad that you actually liked something that was pink.
ReplyDeleteHi Ginger, Your mermaid is adorable.
ReplyDeleteGreat designs! That mermaid necklace is so cool!
ReplyDeleteYou made some truly gorgeous stuff, Ginger! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful mermaid necklace you made, i love the bead combo it works wonderfully. the anklet is perfect for summer wear and really pretty.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the Spiky Mermaid necklace!
ReplyDeleteGetting awesome beads in one's unaccustomed style/colours is an amazing part of swaps :) I see you were really inspired by Peggy's choices, and created some artful and super-wearable designs, Ginger :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces, I'm not a beach lover but that mermaid necklace is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces. The mermaid necklace is so fun and whimsical.
ReplyDeleteWhat an ADORABLE necklace! I love the pink and the corner lucite too! So sweet and fun! A PERFECT piece for the summer - indeed! Job well done!
ReplyDeleteLinda
http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
http://cherryOnTopDesign.co
Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. That mermaid necklace is elegant but still fun, she's a little cutie.
ReplyDeleteGreat designs, all of them but I really love the mermaid too!!! Great Job!!! Have a Blessed Day!
ReplyDeleteI'm a pink girl so you know I love the little Mermaid best. Lovely piece
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! Yes, the last necklace is my favorite, too, it is lush as a coral reef! But I also like the anklet and three-strand bracelet - the colors and arrangement are so pleasing to the eye!
ReplyDeleteoooo spiky mermaid! Love her!
ReplyDeleteYou made very nice creations from the lovely assortment you receive. Not being a fan of pink either I find myself drawn to the mermaid necklace.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see designers using precious items they have been keeping close to their hearts & finally using them in a new design. Plus you combined those sentimental beads in your bead peeps design. I will look forward to seeing you use that interesting mermaid piece.
ReplyDeleteGreat job.. beautiful work... My favorite is the multi-strand Pearl bracelet... what a great clasp.
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces, each of them and a very creative use of your swap components. Loved the mermaid necklace!
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