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October Art Elements Theme Challenge - Petroglyphs

I'm afraid I just didn't have the time to participate in last months theme, which was faerie. This month the theme is petroglyphs hosted by Karen Totten. Since I'm spending 10 days in Iceland this month, I really didn't get to spend any extended amount of time on the theme, but I did find these AWESOME petroglyph earring charms by Jill of Foxpaws on etsy! I highly recommend checking out her shop - every package you get is a gift in itself - TRUST ME!

SO here are the earrings I made!



I hope you also visit all the other participants! I'm sure there will be some awesome creations!

Art Elements Team:
Lesley Watt: http://www.lesleywatt.com
Jenny Davies-Reazor: https://jdaviesreazor.com
Cathy Spivey Mendola: http://cmendola.blogspot.com
Sue Kennedy: http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com
Caroline Dewison: http://www.blueberribeads.co.uk
Laney Mead: https://laney-mead.blogspot.com/
Marsha Neal Minutella: http://blog.marshanealstudio.com
Claire Fabian: https://saraccino.blogspot.com


Our Guest Artists:
Jill Egan: https://kilnfiredart.wordpress.com
Tammy Adams: http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog/
Alison Herrington: http://AlisonAdorns.blogspot.com
Alysen: chicchixnchampagne.blogspot.com
Sarajo Wentling: https://sjdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com
Jenny Kyriach: http://anafiassa.blogspot.com
CraftyHope: http://CraftyHope.com
Kathy Lindemer: https://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/


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Jill said…
Gorgeous earrings
October 30, 2018 at 4:12 AM
Marsha of Marsha Neal Studio said…
I am happy that you were able to participate this month. I love Fox Paws components - and your earrings are perfectly balanced - that red pop with the blue - SO cool!
October 30, 2018 at 9:18 AM
Laney said…
ooo those drops really are awesome and so shiny!! love the ear rings and soooo jealous of your Icelandic trip :)
October 30, 2018 at 9:32 AM
CraftyHope said…
Jill's elements definitely have that petroglyph feel to them. I love the way you simply accented them to create a pair of really stunning earrings. Beautiful.
October 30, 2018 at 9:38 AM
Anonymous said…
Cute earrings. They definitely look like Petroglyphs. ❤️
October 30, 2018 at 12:16 PM
Caroline said…
Your earrings are really striking with the red beads... they're the perfect match for those gorgeous components.
October 30, 2018 at 1:15 PM
Cathy Spivey Mendola said…
Such fabulous earrings!! I would wear these a LOT. I just love Fox Paw's beads & components.
Glad you had a chance to join in even though you've been globe trotting like me.

October 30, 2018 at 1:23 PM
Saraccino said…
Wonderful earrings and the colour combination is great! The colours remind me of summer (yes, I am already missing summer and dreading the next months of cold and darkness)!
October 30, 2018 at 4:28 PM
baymoondesign said…
I can see why you recommend Fox Paw. She has great beads. I love the colors in your earrings--my favorite combinations,
October 30, 2018 at 5:59 PM
Tammy Adams said…
Beautiful earring design. I love how you pulled the bits of red up with the accent beads.
October 30, 2018 at 7:03 PM
Karen Totten said…
Lovely earrings - thanks for joining in!
October 31, 2018 at 12:13 AM
Jenny said…
You nailed it - totally true to the theme! Gorgeous.
October 31, 2018 at 9:12 AM
Chic Chix and Champagne said…
Those drops are awesome, love the colors and the design!! Going to check out Foxpaws. Your bead choice is a perfect match too. Iceland looks like a beautiful country (saw Instagram), what a voyage.
Alysen
October 31, 2018 at 10:34 AM
Lesley said…
Those charms are lovely and you turned then into beautiful earrings.
October 31, 2018 at 11:11 AM
Sarajo Wentling said…
Sorry to be hopping so very late. Life happens. I LOVE those earrings! Just beautiful. I've got to check out her shop.
November 29, 2018 at 8:46 AM
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