Creativeversary

This week was the Creativeversary for the Creative Challenge. A full year of challenges. So, I decided to revisit the first challenge that I ever posted- black and white. It was a little challenging back then and it is still challenging now. Black and white can be so elegant yet it can be tacky if not used in the right way.

Luckily, I had just the most perfect cabochon from Willow Glass. I fell in love with this cab when I first saw it and have been holding it for just the right project. From day one of the challenge, I knew what I wanted to do, but that proved easier than actually accomplishing it. With my new found skill of soldering, I created a bezel for the cab and attached it to the cuff. I added a little chain around the cab to give it a vintage look. The cuff itself has a nice texture to it. Seems I like texture more than shiny. All in all, I think I like it. lol. It looks better on than it does just sitting there. It can be found in my shop.

I didn't get to finish the ring I was talking about, but it will be finished soon so check back. I really like it, and it isn't even all together yet. Plus, I had a sudden moment of inspiration for another piece that I hope I will be able to make they way I see it. Oh, and I plan to go on a yard sale trip this weekend. Hope I find lots of interesting stuff. Check back next week for all that and more. lol.

Time Consuming

I hope everyone had a good weekend and a great Monday!

I got my new modem on Friday. Surprise! and had it all hooked by Saturday so no internet problems. Yay! I cannot do without my internet. I probably would've burst from the franticness of it all. Everything is fixed(for now) so I can just pretend it was a horrible nightmare. lol.

Well, finished that time consuming piece I was discussing on Friday. It turned out just the way I planned, though, now I'm not sure if I like the plan. I like most of it, but there is that one bead I'm not sure if I shouldn've used. I love to use the chain I make, but while I am making the chain, I wonder why I make chain at all. It is so time consuming and, in all actuality, a little boring. But, I really do love it when it is done. This piece just seemed to go on forever. I believe it is because I only had beads on one side to break up the monotony, and yes, the beads are only supposed to be on one side. lol. It is an assymetrical necklace with these really pretty blue and green lampwork beads that my daughter picked out. There are 5 beads though I couldn't get a good pic with all the beads in it. It is a good lenght too even without the dangles- about 18-20". Anyway, it can be found in my shop in just a little while.

Oh, just so you know. I want to go see that movie 28 Days Later. I loved the first one so I hope this one is just as good.