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Choosy Chicks Choose Chicklets Blog Hop!

The amazingly talented and incredibly kind Rita of Toltec Jewels (for Jewel School Friends) is hosting a blog hop today using none other than my flower chicklet beads!  I am very excited to see what you all made with the beads!  Here are some things I have made with them, some are repeats from yesterday and some are not.




I want to thank Rita for contacting me about this blog hop- she constantly surprises me with the variety and skill with which she makes jewelry, and her constant support and enthusiasm for bead artists and jewelry designers is amazing!  Please check out what everyone else made with their chicklet beads!

Just so you know, I will be visiting each and every one of your blogs, but I have two other blog hops to visit as well, so please be patient with me!  I appreciate all of you!


ARTISTS:

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
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Comments

sheilaposter said…
www get to see what can be made when one has an unlimited supply of chicklets. They make great earrings. Every color is gorgeous. I also want to thank you for your considerate kindness in offering to replace the, fortunately, only misplaced chicklet
August 3, 2014 at 7:36 AM
Tammy Adams said…
Beautiful designs. The first bracelet is my favorite, but I love those dangly earrings quite a bit too. Your beads are spectacular. I hope you like what I did with mine.
August 3, 2014 at 9:04 AM
Therese's Treasures said…
Hi Sue,
I love your glass beads they are all so pretty. My favorite is the pink, green, and yellow bracelet you did for another challenge.
Therese
August 3, 2014 at 9:42 AM
Kepi said…
I absolutely love each piece, the earrings are so gorgeous with the waxed linen, as I said before I need to get some more chicklets. You have turned little pieces of art into exceptional pieces of creativity.
August 3, 2014 at 10:41 AM
Alice said…
Your chicklet beads are just darling! I can see no end of the designs one could make with these.
Your pieces are just wonderful!!!
August 3, 2014 at 11:17 AM
TanyaMcGuire said…
Sue these were lovely little beads to design with. Thank you so much for working with Rita on this.
August 3, 2014 at 12:11 PM
Anonymous said…
Thank you so much for making such a lovely bead to work with.
August 3, 2014 at 1:21 PM
Kari Asbury said…
Beautiful designs, as always! Thanks so much for creating such wonderful beads, in general and especially for these delightful chicklets! I made many designs with them and still have so many more waiting to be completed :)
August 3, 2014 at 2:20 PM
Shai Williams said…
Just gorgeous! I love the earrings especially as I haven't seen them used as such and they are so perfect for it.
August 3, 2014 at 2:38 PM
RanaLea said…
Thank you for making the beads! They're so much fun! I love the earrings you made. So pretty!
August 3, 2014 at 2:40 PM
Liz said…
Love your beads! It was a joy to design with them:)
August 3, 2014 at 3:53 PM
Unknown said…
love love LOVE both pairs of earrings! the beads are so lovely - very nice design!
August 3, 2014 at 9:16 PM
Anonymous said…
Sue-
I love your chicklet beads and I had so much fun making another bracelet with one. I really like the earrings you made and making a pair where the hole runs vertically is brilliant. Great work!
August 3, 2014 at 9:32 PM
Shirley said…
Huge thank you Sue, for creating such a great bead. It was truly a pleasure to work with, and I hope you like what I made with it!
Thanks again dear!!
August 3, 2014 at 9:57 PM
Unknown said…
I love both of your bracelets and earrings but you did have the advantage of many beads to use. The challenge for most of us was having only one bead to feature. However it was a great, fun challenge and I love your beads!
August 3, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Sharyl said…
Sue, I love the jewelry you made just as much as I love your beads! I'm so glad you created these fun beads and that Rita hosted the blog hop. I had a grand time with this one! ~Sharyl
August 3, 2014 at 10:39 PM
Unknown said…
I had a great time working with the chicklet for this hop Sue. The bracelet you made is perfect for autumn, and it's so soft and elegant looking. I hope you enjoyed seeing what everyone created with your awesome beads!
August 4, 2014 at 12:34 PM
Carol Briody said…
Loving these chicklet beadie goodies. They are so sweet in each design!
August 4, 2014 at 9:11 PM
kmorgan said…
Beautiful designs Sue! I love your chicklets! The design process with them is endless!
August 5, 2014 at 3:48 PM
Lori Anderson said…
LOVE that first bracelet!
August 6, 2014 at 8:20 AM
Charlie said…
That bracelet is stunning. I love the colors!

-Charlie
http://clay-space.com/blog/
August 7, 2014 at 5:55 PM
Becky Pancake said…
Hi Sue, Your Chicklet beads are very cool. I like all of the pieces that you made with them. For some reason I don't think of earrings first when I do a challenge but the cute pairs that you made are making me think of them now.
August 8, 2014 at 7:27 PM
Unknown said…
You made 'us' some ♥great beads, to create with! I love your playful designs and jewellery. Aren't you living in a 'candy store', with all those beauties around you? Must be great!
August 11, 2014 at 5:02 AM
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