Heather Powers of Art Bead Scene is hosting the annual ABS Ornament Blog Hop. The challenge is to create a holiday ornament using a handmade component or artbead. Hey, I can do that!! Don't you think?
Of course I can...and I did!
First let me apologize. The other day I showed you a peek of what I was working on, but that was the OTHER day...I changed my mind since then! I ALWAYS second guess myself. I'm thinking it's probably a GOOD thing that I tend to put things off to the last minute. Otherwise I would redo a design a hundred-and-one times! EXHAUSTING!
So in the end I decided to move away from the traditional green and gold I had begun to play with, and I took a little turn. I ended up with a teal and copper combo. Two of my favs! How do you like it?
The "medallion" is made from polymer clay which was textured using my own handcarved swirly texture plate. I painted it with teal colored glitter paint and dusted it with copper pigment.
I wrapped it with copper wire (hey, I am actually getting better with my metal wrapping skills! yay!).
Then I strung on a teal crystal and an antiqued copper metal bead.
I don't usually do such "fancy" things, I am more a nature-inspired chick, but it is the HOLIDAYS afterall, so I guess a little bling is called for!
I can't wait to see what my fellow artists have created, come with me and let's find out -
Art Bead Scene
28 comments:
Very sweet love the colours
just the right balance between holiday bling and earthy texture.
The unexpected cooper and teal is a refreshing treat. A Gorgeous design !
m.e. :)
Like it? I LOVE it!! And yes, a little bling is always a good thing!
LOVE it!!! The teal is JUST perfect :)
Aww thanks Niky!
Thanks Mary Ellen. I have been working with traditional Christmas colors for a couple weeks and needed a TEAL fix!
I love it! The teal and copper combo is great and the blingy butterfly gives it that sparkly holiday feel.
Thanks so much Cory!!
Well Sherri you know how we roll....in TEAL baby!
Thanks Pam! That butterfly was a gift from my Secret Sister and he is sooo pretty and in my fav color Teal!
You rock, Shelley! I an SOOO copying this colour combo for my son's fiancée... she's an earthy girl, too. Love your ornament!
The fact that I never end up with anything that even vaguely resembles what I originally plan is the reason mine was done before Dec 1! The teal and copper look great together!
I love non-traditional color schemes for the holidays. I could see this hanging in your work area after the holidays - that butterfly will give it life through quite a few seasons! I love the fancy little topper you gave your ornament - what a clever touch.
Very sweet Shelley! Love the shimmer! I changed my mind from my sneak peek too!
I love your color combination!!
I am sure the other would have looked great too, but this a one is a hit :) Love it!!
Love the color combination! And the butterfly!!! But anybody that knows me well, knows I love butterflies! It added just the right touch of bling to your ornament.
Thank you Vicki! Yours was soo cool. What wonders you must be unearthing in your MIL's house, sounds like fun!
That is a great design, Miss Shelley! I like that it is an unexpected color. It is very regal in the golden and teal. I have every color on my tree so this would surely fit right in! Glad you could play with us! Enjoy the day. Erin
Really beautiful ornament! I love the swirly disc that you designed-really fun texture. I also like the addition of the butterfly and the color palette. The original ornament looked pretty too.
Great job. I love your ornament.
I love the colors too! Great ornament! Love your butterfly and the hook is fantastic!
This is Gorgeous! I just got into looking around, had no idea there were so many bead bloggers out there..and the eye candy is amazing!!
Very pretty...love the color...fab!
Super pretty ornament. I love the extra bling bling at the top!
A very lovely ornament! Love that polymer clay.
It's fabulous, Shirley, really love the colour combination!
sweet, I love the bling
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