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Waxed Linen Cord Blog Hop!

My friend and fellow Art Jewelry Elements member, Diana Ptaszynski, is hosting today's Waxed Linen Cord Blog Hop!  A big thank you to Diana, as this is a really big job!  I was excited to join in, I have been making some new chicklet beads recently and wanted to show off some ways you can use them!

 I used a pretty spicy orange color of waxed linen cord, and a great button I got from someone on etsy who I will have to find again because I love his buttons!  I used indonesian glass in between my flower chicklet beads.  And finally, some silver accent beads I picked up at a bead show here last year! 
To finish the bracelet off, I used two indonesian glass triangle beads!

And then, to be annoying and over-achieverish, I made these earrings.  I used salmon cord, copper accent beads, my chicklet beads in a different orientation, and mustard colored seed beads!  I also used the new shape feature on Picmonkey!

Please check out what everyone else made in the blog hop by visiting the links below!
Diana Ptaszynski OUR HOST
Kelsy Vincent
Susan Kennedy   YOU ARE HERE
Linda Landig
Kashmira Patel
Jenny Davies-Reazor
Vanessa Gilkes
Sandy Huntress
Kay Thomerson
Sarajo Wentling
Kari Asbury
Rebecca Anderson
Melissa Trudinger
Ann Schroeder
Shai Williams
Blanca Medina
Cheryl Brown
Johana Nunez Rivera
Lori Bowring Michaud
Kelly Morgan
Barbara Bechtel
Kristen Stevens
Heather Boardman
Janet Bocciardi
Kathy Lindemer
Lesley Watt
Susan Kolovson
Jayne Capps
Michelle McCarthy
Cynthia Deis Enter to win a kit from Ornamentea!
Karla Morgan
Erin Siegel  Enter to win even more goodies over here!
Becky Pancake
Kelly Hosford Patterson
Sharyl McMillian-Nelson
Inge von Roos
Carolyn Lawson
Linda Younkman
Sandi Volpe
Toltec Jewels
Michelle Mach
Jen Cameron
Dorothy Winchell
Darlene Mansue
Cory Tompkins

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Becky Pancake said…
Hi Sue, Your flower chicklet beads are way cool. They look great in your bracelet and earrings. You chose the perfect accents to showcase your lovely beads.
May 24, 2014 at 1:39 AM
Anonymous said…
Waxed linen cord is made for your Chiclet beads I think, love the bracelet and earrings!
May 24, 2014 at 5:37 AM
Lesley said…
Really pretty summer designs Sue - very wearable too.
May 24, 2014 at 6:59 AM
Ann Schroeder said…
I've been admiring your chicklet beads lately, and its fun to see them used in these waxed linen pieces. Beautiful!
May 24, 2014 at 7:51 AM
Sandi Volpe said…
Perfect fun colors for summer. I love the chiclet beads!
May 24, 2014 at 8:05 AM
Rebecca said…
Fab designs! I seriously love your chiclet beads. I must get some next month. Gorgeous colours, they work really well with the salmon.
May 24, 2014 at 8:38 AM
Sarajo Wentling said…
What a fun and happy bracelet and earrings! I love those little chicklet beads. That button is so great... I hope you share if you track down who the maker was.
May 24, 2014 at 9:04 AM
Diana P. said…
Those are seriously my most favorite beads you have ever made. You can do no wrong with them! Hehehe, I've been planning to use waxed linen with mine as well. I think they were just made to go together! Thanks for participating!
May 24, 2014 at 9:27 AM
Lori Bowring Michaud said…
Sweet, colorful and ready for summer! Your chicklet beads are adorable!
May 24, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Erin Siegel said…
Hi Sue! Super cute bracelet and earring set. Your flower chicklet beads are so awesome.
May 24, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Silver Parrot said…
Lovely designs, Sue. That bracelet really shows off your glass beads so well. And I agree about that button...it's darling and I want to know where you got it, too!
May 24, 2014 at 11:40 AM
Honey from the Bee said…
Those beads seemed to be made for linen! Really love your bracelets!
May 24, 2014 at 11:59 AM
KelsyC said…
Love the colors you picked. The clasp on the bracelet is so pretty!
May 24, 2014 at 1:30 PM
Shai Williams said…
I just love both designs! I have had the fun of playing with your new beads and they are so great.
May 24, 2014 at 1:39 PM
Kari Asbury said…
Love your designs! I used a pair of your chicklets in one of my designs too...but I'm hoarding the rest for other things. ;)
May 24, 2014 at 2:22 PM
kmorgan said…
So very pretty & so summer-y feeling! I really like the colors you incorporated & love the button! The earrings look like they will be fun to wear! :)
May 24, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Unknown said…
Hi Sue!! I like your colors and specially the waxed linen cord color. And your earrings are gorgeous!! :)
May 24, 2014 at 4:02 PM
Anonymous said…
I seriously love your chicklet beads and so seeing a whole bracelet of them is wonderful! The two silver beads add just the right touch of contrast. Flipping the beads on their sides in the earrings is brilliant. I may have to do that with one of the chicklets for the AJE Component of the Month blog hop! Great designs!
May 24, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Anonymous said…
I seriously love your chicklet beads and so seeing a whole bracelet of them is wonderful! The two silver beads add just the right touch of contrast. Flipping the beads on their sides in the earrings is brilliant. I may have to do that with one of the chicklets for the AJE Component of the Month blog hop! Great designs!
May 24, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Peru-Medesigns said…
Ohhh I love your pieces...are very beautiful. I love your beads that you make, nice job!!!
May 24, 2014 at 6:40 PM
Unknown said…
Sue I love your little chicklet beads and how you made them with holes going both ways!! The bracelet is really pretty with that button closure and I love the dangles on the earrings.
May 24, 2014 at 7:44 PM
KayzKreationz said…
Very pretty. I love all the color and texture in it. Your chicklet beads are too cute. And the earrings are adorable.
May 24, 2014 at 7:50 PM
Cynthia said…
Those flower chiclets are really nice! I know I'm probably supposed to comment on the fabulous waxed linen-but your beads steal the show!
May 24, 2014 at 9:55 PM
Cynthia said…
Those flower chiclets are really nice! I know I'm probably supposed to comment on the fabulous waxed linen-but your beads steal the show!
May 24, 2014 at 9:56 PM
Therese's Treasures said…
Hi Susan,
Love your bracelet and earrings they are so bright and colorful. I really like your new Chiclet beads.
Therese
May 25, 2014 at 9:08 AM
MoonRae said…
Very fun summery pieces!! thanks for sharing!

Sharon
May 25, 2014 at 2:28 PM
flowers said…
Sue here we are again together in another blog hop. What a delicious group of jewelry you created. The colors are so yummy, and vibrant.
May 25, 2014 at 7:24 PM
Michelle Mach said…
The orange cord is a great match for your colorful new beads!
May 25, 2014 at 7:42 PM
adlinah said…
Awesome bracelet and earrings! Love the new chicklet beads - they're lovely.
May 25, 2014 at 10:12 PM
PyxeeStyx said…
Love the new chicklet beads. Makes cute jewelry.
May 25, 2014 at 11:56 PM
aneri_masi said…
Love the bracelet and the riot of color in there. But my mind is in the gutter right now after a nice drink and posting pics of tent rocks where i went hiking today, and discussing them with very close friends (pls google it!) and all i am registering is..I love his buttons :P I'll come back when the mind is in a civil place :P
May 26, 2014 at 12:35 AM
Anonymous said…
I love the colors and the beads. Great job!!
May 26, 2014 at 11:32 AM
Toltec Jewels for Jewel School Friends said…
Oh your new beads are adorable and come in such fun colors! Chicklet beads rock! So does your bracelet and earrings -- I'm learning so much just studying the gorgeous jewelry you all created! I love the style of your earrings and the design of your bracelet -- the beads take center stage and the combination you styled is exquisite. Happy Hopping! ♥ TJ
May 26, 2014 at 2:56 PM
Unknown said…
Just gorgeous!! I will be thinking of your chicklets for a project in the future!!!!
May 26, 2014 at 9:59 PM
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