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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

REVEAL DAY: ABS Annual Ornament Blog Hop



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.

 
 
 
 Next I  added this pretty crystal embellished butterfly to give just a touch more bling, and then finished it off with a l ittle embellished hook from which it could be hung.


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 


Shelley Graham Turner of TORI SOPHIA <<-- You are here
Artfully Ornamental
 

28 comments:

  1. Niky SayersDecember 4, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Very sweet love the colours

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  2. m.e.December 4, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    just the right balance between holiday bling and earthy texture.
    The unexpected cooper and teal is a refreshing treat. A Gorgeous design !
    m.e. :)

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    1. In Pursuit of His PurposeDecember 4, 2012 at 8:18 AM

      Thanks Mary Ellen. I have been working with traditional Christmas colors for a couple weeks and needed a TEAL fix!

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  3. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Like it? I LOVE it!! And yes, a little bling is always a good thing!

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  4. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    LOVE it!!! The teal is JUST perfect :)

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  5. re-makerDecember 4, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    I love it! The teal and copper combo is great and the blingy butterfly gives it that sparkly holiday feel.

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    1. In Pursuit of His PurposeDecember 4, 2012 at 8:36 AM

      Thanks Pam! That butterfly was a gift from my Secret Sister and he is sooo pretty and in my fav color Teal!

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  6. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)December 4, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    You rock, Shelley! I an SOOO copying this colour combo for my son's fiancée... she's an earthy girl, too. Love your ornament!

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  7. IslandgirlDecember 4, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    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!

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  8. Heather PowersDecember 4, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    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.

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  9. Lori Bowring MichaudDecember 4, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Very sweet Shelley! Love the shimmer! I changed my mind from my sneak peek too!

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  10. creativegoddessDecember 4, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I love your color combination!!

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    1. In Pursuit of His PurposeDecember 4, 2012 at 7:13 PM

      Thank you Vicki! Yours was soo cool. What wonders you must be unearthing in your MIL's house, sounds like fun!

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  11. Marie CrampDecember 4, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    I am sure the other would have looked great too, but this a one is a hit :) Love it!!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    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.

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  13. TesoriTrovatiDecember 4, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    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

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  14. Kathleen Lange KlikDecember 5, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    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.

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  15. Becky PancakeDecember 5, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Great job. I love your ornament.

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  16. SueBeadsDecember 5, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I love the colors too! Great ornament! Love your butterfly and the hook is fantastic!

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  17. Mobile-Boutique.comDecember 5, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    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!!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 5, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Very pretty...love the color...fab!

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  19. Diana P.December 5, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Super pretty ornament. I love the extra bling bling at the top!

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  20. LineDecember 5, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    A very lovely ornament! Love that polymer clay.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    It's fabulous, Shirley, really love the colour combination!

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  22. diane hawkeyDecember 7, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    sweet, I love the bling

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