Friday, January 21, 2011

FusionBeads Blog Challenge

Well I made it, just barely.  I had too many distractions along the way and just couldn't seem to get started on this one. But I think I'm in Love!!! That's what I'm going to call this bracelet because I absolutely adore it. Three strands of personality, with a base of the neutral faceted firepolished glass beads from FusionBeads and those adorable little off center multi color Japanese seed beads which I will absolutely get more of and use often. Then add the tiny splash of Turquoise Squares and all that Juicy Mango and Papaya color in the Lucite and Coconut shell beads, it's just so warm and inviting. But it also knows how to have FUN!!

I chose not to use the leather cord and I used a different toggle clasp, I probably strayed from the original set of beads we were supposed to use more than usual but I can't complain about the results, hope you like it too!!






Kristi
http://dreamsome.etsy.com/
http://www.artfire.com/users/KristiBowmanDesign
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24 comments:

  1. My Life Under the BusJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    You really made this your own - it really looks like "you"! The colors really pop - Happy Hopping : )

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  2. Lorelei EurtoJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Wow! I love the addition of Red, that was a great choice! That clasp is a good one too, I need a lifetime supply of these GGS clasps- aren't they great!? Thanks for participating!
    I did get your message on FB but I listed the blogs all as the address instead of the name- I hope you don't mind.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Love the mix of colors and shapes. I've been looking around for seed beads like that, a little irregular and washed colors. Beautiful bracelet!

    Gloria Ewing

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  4. KristiBowmanDesignJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    That's ok Lorelei, I changed it on my list. Thanks Gloria, aren't those little beads wonderful. I don't think I would have ever tried them, that's one of the things I love about these challenges!!! Thanks everybody!

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  5. ShelJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    This is beautiful - love the turquoise - makes the whole design just sing!!

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  6. Mary HardingJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Great colors and love your use of those tiny drop beads. Very lively and loveable.

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  7. steufelJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Love the addition of red!

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  8. beautifullybrokenmeJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I love how your bracelet turned out - it is a piece of jewelry that will go with absolutely everything! As always, I am in awe of your talent! :-)

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  9. HollyJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    What a great bracelet! I do love the colors you added - turquoise, papaya and red are the perfect accent to what we did use. And that toggle, delish!

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  10. Lisa GodfreyJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Kristi, your bracelet is beautiful! I love what you did with the seed beads and the pops of color from the red and turquoise beads look fantastic. My favorite part though is that clasp! Where did you get it?

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  11. Malin de KoningJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I am also in love!
    Suuuuuuuuuuuuper nice. The colours, the ...., all of it. Wonderful!

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  12. TesoriTrovatiJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Wow. That has some serious color personality.
    Thanks for sharing your inspired choices with all of us!
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  13. Shannon ChomanczukJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Very pretty and colorful!!! Love it.

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  14. CharleneJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I love what you did - it's like you wove a tapestry with the colors. Gorgeous!

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  15. JenniJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I love your bright happy bracelet, especially the pop of soft red, it all works so well together, an extremely versatile piece.
    Happy browsing
    Jenni

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  16. fireflymystJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Love your bracelet! The colors you chose work well together.

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  17. ReginaJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Your choice of colors gives it an ethnic or tribal look, was that intentional? I love it nevertheless, adds so much color and texture to the mix. Very vibrant!

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  18. KristiBowmanDesignJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Thank you Regina, I think generally my work has that primitive tribal feel, I guess this is no different. Thank you everybody for your wonderful and kind comments. It's been such a joy to share my work!!

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  19. Jennifer CameronJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    love the fiery mix of colors! great job!

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  20. Leslie GiddenJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Kristi this bracelet is BEAUTIFUL! I love the addition of the red! Great choice! Really fantastic work....glad I found you, and I will have to keep coming back to look at your stunning pieces!

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  21. Anna LearJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Gorgeous! Turquoise and red always make a great combo, and you mixed beads throughout the 3 strands perfectly to create both contrast and overall coherence. LOVE it!

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  22. NickiJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    this looks like it is really fun to wear. Love the red.

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  23. Elysian StudiosJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    It does look like it knows how to have fun! I love it- red and turquoise are one of my favorite combinations, and the yellow makes it pop! Great job Kristi!

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  24. LizJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I really like your jewelry!

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