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Andrew's October Challenge

Andrew Thornton has a monthly challenge where you purchase a kit, with some special ingredients, and then on the appointed day reveal what you made with your kit! Today is the day! I have to say I am very happy to even have these done, because my head has been trying to get a full-on migraine for days...This is a necklace I made with his special skull bead and some really cool ball chain he sent with the kit! I decided the ball chain and skull needed to be kept separate and together; it's a great necklace and my daughter will be receiving it!
Then I made a bracelet with the three bigger beads he sent and the glass headpin that was in the kit! I used two types of chain and the gorgeous gorgeous little variety of seed beads he sent. I love them! I wish I could bead weave, they are such great little beads!
Then I made this pair of earrings with the pretty luxury beads he sent, and my own ear wires! These pieces came together easily for me, and I'm glad I got the pieces done!
Here are the other participants!

Rosemarie Cowit
Cilla Watkins
Christina Porter
Collette Collins
Mary Govaars
Cindy Cima Edwards
Jessica Nelson
Tara Linda
Alice Peterson
Lisa Lodge
Cece Cormier
Karin Slaton
Sandi Volpe-You are here
Kate Richbourg
Sue Kennedy
Michelle Mach
Shay Williams
Michelle Hardy
Andrew Thornton

Comments

Anonymous said…
Very pretty! Especially love the bracelet. Please stop by and see my creations if you have a chance.
November 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM
TesoriTrovati said…
that blue is so dynamite, miss sue! great job with the bracelet. i struggle with bracelets and love this one so much.
enjoy the day.
erin
November 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Rosemarie said…
I love your creations! Here's the link to mine. Did you hear from andrew yet with the other participants emails or blog addresses?
Rosemarie Cowit
www.gemrosedesigns.blogspot.com
November 4, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Rosemarie said…
I love your creations! Here's the link to mine. Did you hear from andrew yet with the other participants emails or blog addresses?
Rosemarie Cowit
www.gemrosedesigns.blogspot.com
November 4, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Baking Beads in the Keys said…
Love what you did. By the way, I just love the enamel headpins I purchased from your shop. Can't wait to incorporate them into my poly clay beads and into my jewelry.

T
November 4, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Alice said…
Very pretty! My favorite is the sweet little bracelet. I could not for the life of me figure out how to use the chain....
November 4, 2011 at 2:53 PM
Green Shoot Jewellery Designs said…
I love the designs you came up with, especially using the glass headpin as a charm on the bracelet, great idea!
Deb x
November 4, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Therese's Treasures said…
I like your pieces Sue, I'm sure your daughter is going to love wearing her necklace. The bracelet is very pretty and the earrings too.
Therese
November 4, 2011 at 4:45 PM
Michelle Mach said…
Very pretty! I'm so impressed you used so much of your kit! I am hoping to get a chance to do some bead embroidery with the rest of my kit materials.
November 4, 2011 at 7:14 PM
Cindy Cima said…
Love the chain with the skull! The bracelet is gorgeous! The earrings are very nice!
November 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Pam Chesbro said…
I love how you showcased the skull bead. The bracelet and earrings are wonderful too.
November 5, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Karin Slaton said…
I love, love your bracelet. Beads, seeds and chain; with three ingredients you've created a simply perfect piece.
November 5, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Cece Cormier said…
A little late to catching up on the reveals. Like the bracelet lots.
November 10, 2011 at 10:14 AM
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