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Art Elements Component of the Month with Jennifer Cameron

You may have noticed that we changed our name and look over at Art Jewelry Elements - we are now Art Elements.  Read all about it!


Also it's time for the October Component of the Month - this month, Jennifer Cameron provided us with these cute sugar skulls! I managed to take a photo of mine this time, before I made my necklace!

I love the colors she used, and wanted to make a colorful necklace as well! Here's what I made, using seed beads and czech flowers!  I think it's fun!




I was so happy to be able to use these czech flowers, as I am currently obsessed with them. I went to Prague this summer but was not able to find any czech beads for purchase!

Thanks to Jen for the sugar skull inspiration!  Check out what everyone else made!

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Niky Sayers said…
What a great piece Sue, the flower hat is such a wonderful idea and all the colours look amazing!
October 30, 2016 at 7:19 AM
Lindsay said…
Omg the flower hat is still making me giggle. I love the green eyes on your skull! This looks like a great necklace to wear every day, awesome Sue!
October 30, 2016 at 8:31 AM
Laney said…
beautiful design with lovely complementary colours.
October 30, 2016 at 8:46 AM
Cathy Spivey Mendola said…
What a great idea to use the Czech flowers in colors to accent the skull. I love the way it all works together. Bright and cheerful!
October 30, 2016 at 9:04 AM
Jenny said…
Oh that flower hat is adorable! Colorful, wearable... really fun necklace!
October 30, 2016 at 9:20 AM
Saraccino said…
Oh, I also thought about using czech bead flowers! They fit beautifully with the skull! I have also a kind of obsession with them, especially the tiny ones (8mm). I can send you the info where I order them (directly from the production site, but you always need to buy a lot).
October 30, 2016 at 9:46 AM
baymoondesign said…
I love the Czech flowers and they are perfect with the skull. Happy Halloween!
October 30, 2016 at 11:35 AM
Lesley said…
I really like this Sue - very pretty and a lot of fun...perfect for the theme.
October 30, 2016 at 2:07 PM
Diana P. said…
Eeeeeeeeeeeeee! Sue, this necklace is way too cute! I love it!
October 30, 2016 at 2:15 PM
YeeLen Spirit Designs said…
Very beautiful and elegant necklace.
October 30, 2016 at 2:24 PM
Caroline said…
Gorgeous design... I Love the flowers! They are a perfect partner for the focal.
October 30, 2016 at 2:26 PM
Karin G said…
What a playful necklace! I love all the colorful flowers and the strong contrast with the black and white seed beads.
October 30, 2016 at 2:29 PM
Jennifer Cameron said…
This is super cute and super fun! I love its hat you made and the czech flowers are perfect for it! Thanks for participating!
October 30, 2016 at 3:47 PM
stacilouise said…
beautiful! flowers are the perfect accent
October 30, 2016 at 4:49 PM
fairiesmarket said…
I like your colorful design. Your beads are so pretty!
October 30, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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