tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post7790158045130316823..comments2023-10-12T02:09:15.426-07:00Comments on The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton: Desert Sands Challenge Reveal...Andrew Thorntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-87713768407433764112015-04-08T19:19:34.610-07:002015-04-08T19:19:34.610-07:00It's amazing to see all the different ideas th...It's amazing to see all the different ideas that come from the same kit! I love Janice's bracelet. She does extraordinary work! Great work ladies and keep on beading!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767609139492437459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-12527057141380999952015-02-14T14:14:57.625-08:002015-02-14T14:14:57.625-08:00Andrew - I love your bracelet! One of these days I...Andrew - I love your bracelet! One of these days I am going to try bead weaving. <br /><br />Naama - Your pieces are all very creative. I especially like the triple strand bracelet. I definitely see butterscotch and caramel!<br /><br />Nancy - I love your asymmetrical necklace! I aspire to do that well, but the control freak in me holds me back.<br /><br />Beautiful sets, Lisa! I'd love to see how the necklace with the pendant hangs.<br /><br />Stunning bead embroidery, Janice!<br /><br />Cheryl, I like to try new techniques with the challenges, too. That's a great design for your bracelet!<br /><br /><br />Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157797909537886620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-59521278159278247842015-02-13T16:18:17.278-08:002015-02-13T16:18:17.278-08:00Beautiful work, everyone. I'm so tempted to pa...Beautiful work, everyone. I'm so tempted to participate in one of Andrew's challenges; but for now I'm just following and getting inspired.Eileen The Artful Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-66843390561194387222015-02-13T15:20:48.156-08:002015-02-13T15:20:48.156-08:00Finally! I have the chance to hop!! So here goes:
...Finally! I have the chance to hop!! So here goes:<br /><br />Andrew: I love your bracelet. It looks rugged and perfect for a deeply tanned wrist. The seed bead accents cast the perfect balance.<br /><br />Naama: You have created a plethora of beautiful designs to mix and match. I love the swatch of fiber in the multi-strand bracelet. Reminds me of something found in an exotic baazar.<br /><br />Nancy: I love how you pulled the purple and green tones into the mix. Your necklace looks so pretty and complements Andrew's poly clay focal to a T! Both necklaces are lovely.<br /><br />Lisa: You captured the beauty of the neutral tones of this kit perfectly. Both jewelry sets are so pretty and down to earth. They will go with so many outfits!<br /><br />Janice: Stunning bead embroidery cuff!!! You really knocked it out of the park with the color, texture and shape of the design. Superb!!!<br /><br />Cheryl: I love that you embrace the challenge and try techniques new to you. I think you did a great job accenting the beads and the connections are unique and give the bracelet spatial separation.<br /><br /><br /><br />Inner Muse Jewelry Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310408516869769782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-12178902023920297702015-02-02T21:59:02.980-08:002015-02-02T21:59:02.980-08:00Naama: What an engaging collection of pieces that...Naama: What an engaging collection of pieces that you've created! You always make such lovely pieces! I'm particularly smitten with the texture in the piece with the sari silk. It looks so opulent. And the piece with the Mystery Component looks so elegant. Like a powerful talisman. And the bracelet and matching earrings look like they dance with movement! They remind me of a bellydancer's belt. Great job! <br /><br />Nancy: I am delighted by your creations! Your necklace looks so regal! I love that you added the pearls and that little pop of green in your first piece. It looks so rich and queenly. In your second piece, I like all the different textures you've brought in. It has such a wild energy! Wonderful!<br /><br />Lisa: Bravo! Both sets are really charming! The first one has such an elegant simplicity. It really makes the beads sing! The second piece has a more bold silhouette and the textures of the beads and the chain really look so fun and funky! Fantastic job!<br /><br />Janice: Your bracelet is marvelous! It has so much texture and so much life! It looks so rich and so luscious! And it's interesting to see you add the green. I made a kit last year called, "Good Earth" that had this combination of white, green, and golds! Ha ha ha! It's interesting to see how with the addition of one color, it can change the color scheme dramatically. I love the change you've made and how you've given the desert life! Most excellent!<br /><br />Cheryl: I love how you use the challenges to push yourself and explore new techniques! Your bracelet is really provocative! I love the little bits of texture and how it makes the beads really luscious-looking. The bracelet you've created has a really sculptural feel and I think you've done a spectacular job!<br /><br />Many thanks to everyone! I'm so proud of all of you and think you all have done an outstanding job! Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-31194793212224246752015-01-31T21:33:57.490-08:002015-01-31T21:33:57.490-08:00This was one of my favorite kits with all that war...This was one of my favorite kits with all that warm cream. I really am a desert rat that is stuck in a rainy state.<br /><br />I found all of the designs to be luscious! They all bring to mind warm be it from the desert sun or the caramel that I add to hot chocolate. Thank you everyone for such delightful eye candy.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-85354854939795079922015-01-31T06:18:58.608-08:002015-01-31T06:18:58.608-08:00Another great challenge reveal!
I love the laye...Another great challenge reveal! <br /><br />I love the layers of texture in Andrew's bracelet and admittedly I have a "thing" for melon beads.<br /><br />Naama made so many beautiful pieces. Love the bead choices in the multi-strand bracelet. The ribbon in the second piece is gorgeous!! I like how you highlighted the mystery component in the stacked pendant necklace. The matching earrings and bracelet are so fun with the moon and star beads.<br /><br />I love both of Nancy's necklaces. I saw the first one on Facebook. I really love the addition of green to the color palette in the second one. <br /><br />Lisa's pieces really brought to mind the desert sands theme in both color choices and design. I often also stick with mostly kit beads because the mixes are just so beautiful!<br /><br />Janice's intricate bracelet is beautiful. Again the introduction of green - love the image of the sparse green in the desert.<br /><br />I'm impressed that Cheryl Lee tries new techniques with the challenges. Great job on the bracelet. The clasp is wonderful! I've been wanting to try one like that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110950629018970436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-67953227295301112332015-01-30T13:38:28.451-08:002015-01-30T13:38:28.451-08:00Janice and Jeanne both made incredible bead embroi...Janice and Jeanne both made incredible bead embroidery bracelets. I love both of them and am awed by the quality and the technique! The balance and composition of both of those bradelets is phenomenal! So envious!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10299557374655214858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-52720533095502040412015-01-30T10:07:59.627-08:002015-01-30T10:07:59.627-08:00More stunning designs! I always love to see all th...More stunning designs! I always love to see all the unique designs created from your kits. This round has given another wonderful selection of eye candy for us to enjoy :)Kari Asburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061511906020172491noreply@blogger.com