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June AJE Theme Challenge - Summer!

Well, it's the end of June already, that must mean it's time for another AJE Challenge - this month it was a theme challenge, and the theme is Summer!  Here's what I made:



My favorite thing of all time really is the beach and the ocean.  On my bucket list is a trip to Fiji - hopefully one day this can happen! This cabochon by our own Diana of Suburban Girl Studio was perfect!



Please check out what everyone else made, and enjoy your summer!

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Jenny said…
Yes all around! The beach, the speckled texture of the stoneware looks great with the texture of spiral rope. Great colors!
June 30, 2016 at 7:50 AM
Alice said…
A beautiful beaded necklace the color is so fitting for a dip in the ocean.
living in Kansas we have only man made lakes but that is not the same at all.



June 30, 2016 at 10:15 AM
Lesley said…
Such a pretty necklace Sue - love how the necklace matches the pendant.
June 30, 2016 at 12:46 PM
Shai Williams said…
What a beautiful necklace. It is all about summer.
June 30, 2016 at 1:24 PM
Niky Sayers said…
Utterly perfect Sue! I love the color combo and your bead work is just beautiful!
June 30, 2016 at 1:43 PM
Empty nester at last said…
Oh great job! I love how the beading around the cabochon brings out the cool colors in it. Great job!
June 30, 2016 at 4:00 PM
Caroline said…
Beautiful work Sue, love your bead weaving!
June 30, 2016 at 4:56 PM
AntiquityTravelers said…
That is beautiful Sue! and love beach-boho look - how fun
June 30, 2016 at 8:06 PM
Melissa said…
Lovely Sue, it's really cute!
July 1, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Ann Schroeder said…
Very beautiful necklace. Lovely bead work and focal.
July 3, 2016 at 6:22 PM
Sarajo Wentling said…
I love the beachy goodness!
July 7, 2016 at 1:01 PM
bairozan said…
The pendant is perfect for summer, I love the colors and also the beaded cord adds more texture and interest!
July 9, 2016 at 4:41 PM
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