Sunday, August 3, 2014

Choosy Chicks Choose Chicklets Challenge: Reveal!

When Toltec Jewels mentioned on a facebook group that she was going to be having sign-ups for a challenge using SueBeads' chicklet beads, I was practically chomping at the bit. I knew right away that I wanted to make earrings from them, so I signed up as soon as I could!!

I received an orangish bead. I admit, not my favorite color... but oddly enough, one that I've been leaning toward more often subconsciously! I immediately purchased a second one from Sue. Then, of course, I procrastinated about making something with them.

Three days ago, I suddenly realized that the time was fast approaching! So, I made my earrings, and I like them. Not sure this will be the final incarnation, but for now, I will wear them proudly. The beads are accompanied by my own polymer clay round beads and some pale yellow swarovski dangles.

No doubt I will need some other colors in the not so distant future.


Guest of Honor & Featured Artist:  Susan Kennedy

 Sue Kennedy's blogs:                               SueBeads...A Beady Girl's blog
                                                               Art Jewelry Elements
Sue Kennedy's website                            SueBeads
SueBeads Art Beads                                SueBeads

 Hostess:

 Toltec Jewels                                           http://www.JewelSchoolFriends.com

 Artists:

Linda Anderson                                       http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/

 Jennifer Reno                                           http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/

 Shirley Moore                                          http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/

 Kristen Stevens                                        http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com
Marybeth Rich                                         http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com

 Jael Thorp                                                http://jaelsjewels.blogspot.com/

 Melissa Trudinger                                     http://Beadrecipes.wordpress.com

 Andrea Glick                                            http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/

 Nan Smith                                                http://wirednan.blogspot.com

 Blanca Medina                                         www.peru-medesigns.com

 Shai Williams                                            http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com

 Carolyn Lawson                                       http://Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com

 Rana Wilson                                             http://Ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com

 Robin Reed                                              http://willowdragon.blogspot.com

 Robin Showstack                                     http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/

 Sheila Prosterman                                     http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com

 Karla Morgan                                          http://Texaspepperjams.blogspot.com

 Kari Asbury                                             http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com

 Kelly Rodgers                                          https://www.facebook.com/BeadinBlackBlue

 Jayne Capps                                            https://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com/

 Mischelle Andrade Fanucchi                    https://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/

 Heather Richter                                       http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com

 Chris Eisenberg                                       www.wanderware.blogspot.com

 Kathleen Breeding                                   http://www.zibbet.com/99BottlesofBeadsontheWall

 Linda Landig                                           http://lindalandig.wordpress.com

 Crystal Thain                                           http://beaddragons.blogspot.com/

 Cheri Reed                                              http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com

 Heather d-Entremont                               http://frugalmacdougall.wordpress.com/

 Dini Bruinsma                                          http://angazabychanges.blogspot.com/

 Lori Schneider                                         http://www.beadaddicted.blogspot.com/

Tammy Adams                                        http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog.html

 Melinda Orr                                            http://bandanagirl.indiemade.com/blog

 Lennis Carrier                                         http://windbent.wordpress.com/

 Cynthia Machata                                     http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com

 Elizabeth Hodges                                    http://thewhisperingseas.blogspot.com

 Debbie Rasmussen                                  http://kepirasmussen.blogspot.com/

 Tanya McGuire                                       http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com/

 Charlie Jacka                                          http://clay-space.com/blog/

 Ev Shelby                                               http://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com/

 Sharyl McMillian-Nelson                        http://sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com/

 Jasvanti Patel                                        http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
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27 comments:

  1. Divya NAugust 3, 2014 at 3:48 AM

    Good to know that I am not the only one who struggles with the color orange but I must say that your earrings turned out to be quite nice

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  2. Ann SchroederAugust 3, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    I love orange and love your earrings. The beads you made to go with the chicklets are great. Wonderful colors together.

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  3. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Very cute! I'm not an orange person either, but I would wear these earrings. Your polymer beads match it perfectly.

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  4. Tammy AdamsAugust 3, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Adorable earrings. The greens you chose for them are a great accent. They make me think of summer.

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  5. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    They are so fun! Beautiful design!

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  6. sheilaposterAugust 3, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    I'm not usually into earrings but on this hop I am loving them.. Sue's beads work so well as earrings In one of the blogs I read that it is hard for a glass artist to make perfect pairs of beads. So we were all really lucky with this challenge

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  7. CreatingCuresAugust 3, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    These are great. I'm lovin' the chicklets on this Sunday morning. ~~T

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  8. AntiquityTravelersAugust 3, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    those are just too much fun! great colors with a little swing on the bottom! You'll enjoy taking those out for a spin :)

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  9. TanyaMcGuireAugust 3, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Such fun bright earrings. Love the addition of the green with the orange.

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  10. KepiAugust 3, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful earrings, I love the colors. I need to order more chicklets!! Your design is perfect to show off those chick lets!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 3, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    I love the beads you made to go with your chicklets. I like how the colors match Rita's blog hop button too. What a great memento of the C5 challenge.

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  12. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    Great juicy colours and a very lovely design! I can imagine that you will wear them proudly! Have fun♥ when wearing.

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  13. Kari AsburyAugust 3, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    I love them! Your polymer beads are perfect with them...very cheerful :) I'm not a big orange fan either but my mom really loves it so she's forced me out of my design box to work with...and now I quite enjoy it...although still not a color I wear much.

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  14. Shai WilliamsAugust 3, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    I have been falling deeper in love with orange lately, especially the one that Sue uses for her beads. Your earrings are great and are ones that I would end up wearing a lot.

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  15. Here Bead DragonsAugust 3, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Lovely earrings - very summery but also great for fall. They're sweet.
    ~cryssT

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  16. ShirleyAugust 3, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    As an earring challenged girl, I love seeing great designs. And this is definitely one of those! I love the design, and I'm just drooling over your oh-so-cute polymer beads!

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  17. Linda A.August 3, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    How freaking cute! I love the clay beads you made, too. You did a great job!

    Linda A.
    http://cherryOnTopDesign.co
    http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com

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  18. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Adorable earrings, Jael. The colours are perfect and your beads are amazing. I would love to wear those earrings. Great for summer into autumn.

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  19. SharylAugust 3, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Not sure if I'm in the minority, but I'm actually quite a fan of orange. I find it such a bright, happy color! And I love your earrings--they are certainly "happy" too! (P.S. Your polymer clay is wonderful!)

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  20. AnonymousAugust 4, 2014 at 12:24 AM

    I love orange (am wearing an orange top as I write this) and I think your earrings are delightful! So sunny and perfect for summer!

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  21. SusanmAugust 4, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    Great colour combination - fresh and cheerful.

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  22. JasvantiAugust 4, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    The earrings are so lovely!!

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  23. Peru-MedesignsAugust 4, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    I really like your earring. I love to wear earrings and your designs is gorgeous...I love your polymer clay bead are very beautiful..

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  24. Toltec Jewels for Jewel School FriendsAugust 7, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Fun & Lighthearted earrings -- with gorgeous poly beads! I had no idea you created beads, Jael. They are a perfect compliment to your chicklets :) Happy & summery, and very pretty with your polished touches of fine Swarovski. I love how you added the green Swarovski & yellow in different areas to play with your colorway -- lovely!!

    Thank you for sharing your gifts!
    Happy Hopping xxoo Rita

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  25. CharlieAugust 7, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    How did you get two? The orange color must have been a challenge, but I think you did a great job. Stunning!

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  26. Becky PancakeAugust 8, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    Hi Jael, I too have trouble with orange.You did a wonderful job with your chicklets. The polymer beads that you made accent them very well.

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  27. kmorganAugust 9, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    Orange is not my favorite color either. But this summer I'm learning to wear it, enjoy it & see the beauty in it. You have encouraged me in that with the lovely earrings you made. Your handmade beads are awesome! So pretty & match your chicklets so well! Did you make them to match? Great job! :)

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