I about swooned when one of friends, Rita of Jewel School Friends, announced that she was going to host a blog hop featuring Chicklet Beads from Sue Beads. If you recall, I had the pleasure of working with these wonderful beads when I participated in a blog hop hosted by Art Jewelry Elements back in May. Just click here to check out the fun necklace I made then.
Anyways, I signed up just as soon as I saw the call for this blog hop because I wanted to get some more of these delightful beads and make a bracelet this time around. So I asked Sue to make me some up and let her choose the colors. And that is just what I did.
But what came first was this necklace. I playing around with some patina and ended up with triangle with a deep sapphire/aqua color to it that I adored but it needed something more to really make it a stand out focal. And wouldn't you know, that I had a Chicklet of just the color ordered. It's almost like Sue had a crystal ball.
I added in some crystal, brass and gorgeous apatite which I think is one of my new favorite stones. I knotted it all up on some Irish waxed linen. I have gotten a lot of nice compliments on this necklace and Rita is so right. Choosy chics do choose chicklets.
Let's not forget the bracelet however. After all, that is why I joined this hop. This time around, I made the focal using one of Sue's chicklets and a couple of polymer beads made by Andrew Thorton. Don't they look like they were made for each other?
I also added some Czech beads, crystal, ceramic and seed beads to the mix and knotted it all up on Irish waxed linen. The clasp is a fun one of aged brass. The colors are perfect for this coming autumn. I have worn this bracelet for a day and can attest to how comfortable it really is. If interested in purchasing just click here.
I still have a few chicklets left so I am sure that you will be seeing them make an appearance here and there. I do want to thank both Rita and Sue for giving me a reason to pick up more of these delightful beads. (And yes, Sue has some left and does take special orders.) This has to be one of the funniest hops that I have joined in a while. You know...great beads and great company...
Now speaking of great company... be sure to check out what everyone else has made with their chicklets.
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://frugalmadougall.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
Love the necklace - and how the chicklet is front and center in your focal. But the bracelet...now that is an awesome design! And yes, Andrew's beads match perfectly to Sue's lampwork. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour bracelet is gorgeous. I love the colors and design!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous designs, Shai... love the dramatic touches of brass :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful designs. I am in love with the electric blues in your necklace. Fabulous.
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ReplyDeleteThe necklace is gorgeous I love all the different shades of blue and the brass is a great supporter of the blue. The bracelet is beautiful and a perfect fall piece.
Therese
The blue necklace is great. Again the chicklet color was a great point to take off from. As for the orange ,bracelet, I think I know where my poor lost orange chicklet went now. Off to join its cousins in the orange chicklet bracelet
ReplyDeleteLooks like we got very similar colors of chicklets! what a wonderful design you did to bring out the richness of your orange bead! very pretty
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Of course I love the bracelet.
ReplyDeleteThat necklace is really eye catching; the color pops and the geometric patterns in the beads and pendant draw you in.
ReplyDeleteI love your pieces! The bracelet chicklet goes so well with Andrew's faux amber. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces Shaia! Each design is perfect color and style for the chicklet you used and you are so right...it's like Andrew's beads were made to go with that chicklet! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful♥ creations 'around' such a little bead. I admire what you designed... Great, great pieces!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your designs are so stunning! I love that deep aqua necklace, and you did a great job with your triangular metal focal! Between the colors and your metal beads and focal, a very watery feeling emerges. It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm also all impressed with your bracelet. I keep trying but never feel like bracelets are my strong suit. I love yours! ~Sharyl
What pretty pieces - love what you did with both colors.
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Gorgeous, strong, bold designs!
ReplyDeleteWow, both so different but equally gorgeous. The blue chicklet really does pop that beautiful focal, so so pretty! Now that bracelet is absolutely stunning, perfect design, just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are all so luscious! The blue necklace, though... awesome. I love blue!!
ReplyDeleteBoth lovely, but that bracelet is just divine. I love the design, and the colors are similar to what I chose as well. Great work!
ReplyDeleteGREAT job! Such a cute bracelet and you're right - the beads DO look like they were made for each other! Beautiful pieces!
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I love the intensity of the blues in your necklace, but I must say that at heart I am an autumn girl and I would wear that bracelet all the time! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love both your necklaces. The colour in the first one is stunning and the asymmetry in the second is perfect. I love that soft peach colour and you showcased it wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteLove the necklace. Your focal is awesome w/it's cool patina. That bracelet is so pretty - lovely colors and textures.
ReplyDeleteBoth your necklace and bracelet are stunning. Great use of design elements and colour.
ReplyDeleteSorry if this posts twice - my comments seem to be disappearing. I just love your pendant - great patina. The entire necklace is just super! And that bracelet - LOVE it! The various colors and textures really make it stunning. Great use of the 'chicklets' in both pieces!
ReplyDeleteI love it! The colors of all the beads especially the polymer look like they were made for each other! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove all the blues in the necklace!! I really like all the different shapes and colors in the bracelet. It will go with so many outfits.
ReplyDeleteThe blue necklace reminds me of the ocean(vacation :) ).
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces are gorgeous!!
Your designs are very unique...Good matching of the colors...My favorite is the bracelet...
ReplyDeleteI love both pieces, your designs are always so unique and pretty.
ReplyDeleteThose pieces are beautiful. They can be worn on different occasions or at the same time.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this. I need to figure out how to use wax linen cord more in my designs. Beautiful design. http://clay-space.com/blog/
ReplyDeleteAbsolutley stunning! Wow! Your midnight blue & brass piece knocks my socks off. Gorgeous, completely awe inspiring. I love the apatite too -- and every other element you added! Your bracelet is beautiful & so perfect for fall. Andrew's art beads & sue's lampwork look incredible together. And you balanced them so brilliantly with the Czech, crystal ceramics & pearls too? WOW! You outdid yourself. The most beautiful jewelry!! Star & star of the show! Bravo! Thank you so much for a fun (I giggled) & lovely post, and for sharing your gifts with us. xxoo Rita
ReplyDeleteYour creations are beautiful! I love the focal you made for the blue necklace. The chicklet looks like the "eye" of the pyramid! So cool! The autumn bracelet looks fun to wear & I love the wax linen. It's inspired me to give it another shot as it isn't really my favorite material to work with. But I love this bracelet! Thanks for the inspirations! :)
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