Monday, December 5, 2011

BEADING BABES - PROJECT 2 REVEAL


Welcome to Beading Babes 
Project 2

As you will recall we had two projects on offer for Project 2.

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Sleek in Silver by Hatsumi Oshitani
(Beadwork - Oct/Nov 2011- page 40)
and 
Earthly Hues by Carole Ohl
(Beadwork - August/September 2010 - page 38)

These two projects proved to be very popular so I can see why some members were keen to make both pieces!

Everyone has done a spectacular job. I always love to see everyone's variations of the pieces - it's amazing how different a piece can look using another colour palette.

I am so appreciative of your support of our wonderful group.
So without furtherado check out what you have all created!


Sleek in Silver
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* Christine of Horse'n'Garden *
Christine managed to make not just one...
...but 3 colourways of Sleek in Silver.
Nice work Christine!


* Therese of Therese's Treasures * 
 

* Amy of Amybeads *

* Kristen of My Bead Journey * 

* Maryanne of Zingala's Workshop *


 * Siggi of Zora-Zauber
Not one...

Not two... 

But three colourways! Awesome work Siggi!

* Shirley of Beads and Bread *


Look at the beautiful clasp Tanya made using the Tila beads. Very clever!

 And lastly here is what I created

I love everyone's versions of Sleek in Silver. 
It's great to see all of the different colourways as well as seeing different beads used to those suggested in the pattern!

Well done to those that managed to make more than one version!

This pattern proved to be a quick and easy  project although it seems a few of us weren't huge fans on the quality of the Tila beads!


Earthly Hues
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* Therese of Therese's Treasures *
Therese even managed to make a bracelet version of Earthly Hues... gorgeous!

* Amy of Amybeads *

* Kristen of My Bead Journey *

Siggi of Zora-Zauber *

* Shirley of Beads and Bread *
 



 And lastly here is what I created


Earthly Hues was also a fairly quick project and came together quite nicely.
A few of you commented on not being too keen on the size 6/0 seed beads and the fact that they allowed the thread to be quite visible.
Another issue was that the number of beads quoted didn't seem to match those actually needed so many of us had to order more beads to complete the piece.

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Thanks again to everyone that has participated in Project 2. 
You all did a marvellous job!
I will be posting the choices for Project 3 in the next few days.

Don't panic...as it's a busy time of year I will be allowing a few extra weeks for us to work on our pieces.

Having two projects also proved very popular with a lot of us making both pieces so I think I will choose two patterns again for Project 3... but please don't feel you have to make both.

If you have any projects you would like to tackle be sure to let me know.
I have already received one suggestion but would love your feedback on any others you would like included!


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Copyright Disclaimer
All patterns used within this group will be purchased by the beader and will not be copied.

All credit will be given to the designer.

9 comments:

Amy S. said...

Karyn! As usual I am blown away by your use of color in the Sleek In silver piece! It's great to see all the variety in everyone's pieces...yet it's also funny to see how the majority of Earthly Hues participants used somewhat earthy colors!!! Great fun again - and I can't wait to see what project 3 has in store for us!

Therese's Treasures said...

Karyn, I love your version of Sleek in Silver it is beautiful. Everyone did a great job on this project It is so neat seeing all the different color variations. Looking forward to project 3.
Happy Holidays
Therese

Marcie Abney Carroll said...

Holy Smokes! Awesome work ladies! These are beautiful!

Horse'n'Garden said...

Oh!! I love Reveal Day!!! :D It's always so fun to see the color choices everyone makes!
In my pictures, the cranberry necklace is Kate's. We just took the picture of all three! :D I'm also making two more! lol I've already sold the blue one! I need to send you a picture of the earrings I made to go with the Sleek necklace... I love everyone's Earthly Hues necklaces too, I can't wait to get started on my version! Good to know about the misprints on the quantities!
SOOOOO glad I found you Karyn! Beading Babes is SO much fun! Can't wait for the next projects! :)

Unknown said...

Karyn you really pulled this together well. I love being part of the Beading Babes. I am in love with your use of different color drops in your sleek in silver. I do think we all had our trials with the Earthly hues piece but they all turned out spectacular!!!!

Siggi said...

Hi Karyn, hi to all other beading babes...it´s so nice and wonderful to see all this different colours in the projects...

...I look forward to our new projects :-)

Tanya said...

I adore your version of Sleek in Silver. I love the white tila beads. It is just beautiful. I also love your start of Earthly Hues. The large beads are beautiful. I can't wait to see the finished piece. Thanks again for organizing our group. :)

Emma said...

I've just come across this blog and would LOVE to join. Great beadwork and looks like a lovely group of ladies.
Look forward to hearing from you :0)

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