I have to admit that this challenge had me totally stumped. I set out the beads that I got and played with them. And then, I played some more. You see I had one thing planned when I saw this kit and then I didn't get exactly what was shown.
I think what really threw me off was the fact that I had semi-designed a piece based on what I thought that I was getting so when it changed I was thrown off track. What finally got me heading the right direction was the clasp. I was putting some goodies away and ran across the elephant clasp. All a sudden I was picturing a circus big top and it all came together from there.
The three focal beads and the orange crystals are from the kit. The rest are goodies that I had picked up from other places. I didn't end up using the mystery component so that will be making an appearance at a later time. This bracelet is for sale at Shaiha Designs.
Now go explore what everyone else has come up with.
Carolyn Lawson http://www.carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com/
Carole Carlson http://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com/
Christina Porter http://queenbeedesignsny.com/?page_id=62
Karin Grosset Grange http://ginkgoetcoquelicot.blogspot.fr
Shaiha Williams http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/
Christina Hickman http://vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com/
Kari Asbury http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com
Ann Schroeder http://www.beadlove.wordpress.com
Alice Peterson http://alice-dreaming.blogspot.com
Andrew Thornton, Alison Herrington, Laurel Ross,
Crystal Lombardo Farrell and Ann MerglCheryl Lee Tucker, Naama Eisenstein http://andrew-thornton.blogspot.com/
Crystal Lombardo Farrell and Ann MerglCheryl Lee Tucker, Naama Eisenstein http://andrew-thornton.blogspot.com/
I'm glad the elephant came to your rescue! It is perfect for the theme and looks great with your pretty bracelet.
ReplyDeleteI love that clasp with your multiple strands! I especially like the four strands of dangles on the end - very pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour bracelet definitely reminds me of a circus, I love the blue orange combination you used.
ReplyDeleteShaiha, your bracelet is beautiful! I really like the blues and oranges together and the elephant clasp is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove the end result you came up with! Beautiful workmanship!
ReplyDeleteFantastic bracelet! the elephant clasp is perfect...you definitely met this challenge beautifully!
ReplyDeleteFabulous clasp! I love it when one component suddenly designs the entire piece :) And yeah, don;t the 'pre-design' booboo myself, so I know exactly whaat you mean >.<
ReplyDeleteEverything turned out for the best; your bracelet is lively and fun and the perfect complement to the clasp.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the clasp was the catalyst that you needed to put together the bracelet. I see a big top there as well! Love the way the colors play together.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you kit was missing beads! I think that what you did make with what you had is just great! I love the bold contrast of the bright blue and orange! So juicy! Nicely done! And thank you so much for participating! You're awesome!
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