Pepita Blogoversay Blog Hop

Hi all!
Time for the reveal for Pepita's Blogoversay blog hop...:) Here is the piece that I created from the focal bead that Pepita sent to me. I think it turned out very nice! ...had some difficulties along the way, as the bead arrived in poor condition "I.E. broken" (the mail service was less than gentle in handling her package, even though she wrapped it in bubble wrap!) When I emailed her to tell her about this, she was gracious enough to send me, not one, but two to replace it! So here is what I did...

I only used one of the focal beads as I was running out of time to get my piece ready to put on my blog. I used lime green and antique copper seed beads and small goldstone nuggets (not moonstone!) to accent the colors in the focal bead. I think it looks pretty good...the picture isn't the best, as I used my phone to take it with. 

This second picture is a little clearer...:)  
 I had a hard time getting it in focus as you can see...none of the pictures I took did it justice...the goldstone is very sparkly and it can't be seen in the pictures at all...I found that if you click on the picture and look at it enlarged the pictures are better... I tried one last time and the below picture is much clearer than the others...Enjoy! :) Ev

My new grandbaby~

Well, several people have asked about the newest grandbaby that has entered my life...:) I have four now...and don't think that I will see anymore! :)
Below you will see a picture of Mason Andrew...who came into world at 38 weeks instead of 40...so he changed everyone's schedule right off the bat!! :)
He weighted in at 7# 9ozs and was 19" long. He joins a proud mom & dad and big sister (who is 6).

Here is the first piece I made...

 Bead Hoarders Blog Hop entry...
I would have put these on my blog sooner, but as my daughter is due to have the latest grandson any minute now, was otherwise occupied attending to a 'false alarm'! :) Sorry about that...hope some will come by to see these, or revisit me to catch them now....Ev
 This first piece is made with tigers eye that is a blue/black and yellow/brown mix...they are just some of the loveliest colors I've ever seen!

Please scroll down to see my black & white piece...sorry about the delay in getting it posted...been a crazy week for me! :) Thanks!

Bead Hoarders Unite! ....for the Bead Hoarders Blog Hop...

http://tinyurl.com/mkup7ea

I'm looking forward to the next several Sundays (as that is when I do most of my beading)...to looking through my stash to see what I can come up with for this blog hop! :)
There are 165 other beaders, besides me :) that 'hoard' their beads too! Wow!...and am sure that not everyone who wanted to participate was able to either...which is a bummer for them, but as Lori said, this will become an annual event...so will see what happens next year...and I think that is a wonderful idea! Thanks Lori! :)
Ev

Black & While Challenge, sponsored by

  

 The Challenge:

  Design a piece of jewelry that uses only black and white in the design. 

It can be elaborate or minimalist but only in black and white.

Exceptions To The Rules:

1.  wire, metal or chain in silver, copper, brass, bronze, white or black can be used

2.  crystal or crystal AB color beads can also be used to ACCENT the piece

Reveal Date:  Wednesday, July 10th, 2013

There are 35 participants, including Sally Rissick our hostess. 

I've included 3 close ups here so that you can see the features better...! :)

 

Here is my finished piece. I used silver accent seed beads and a silver toggle clasp to go with the black and white. I'm quite pleased with the results! :)
Thanks Sally, for allowing me to participate in such a fun enterprise... enjoyed the challenge a great deal!

Black & White Challenge

Am excited to be a part of a new challenge sponsored by






The challenge is to create a piece of jewelry using only black and white beads with a reveal date of July 10, 2013. Should be interesting...the mind is already whirling! :)



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