Tuesday, October 16, 2012

It's Reveal Time!

Mismatched earrings anyone?

I must admit when I first saw Diana's invitation to participate in a mismatch earring swap I almost passed it by...I love all the designs I see (especially the ones she posts). I just wasn't sure it was for me...but then of course lately I have difficulty passing up any opportunity, especially one that challenges me.

Of course once I decided to sign up a million ideas began but I had to wait for partners to be assigned so I could narrow down my design...then Diana teased me with "you'll be really happy with your partner, but I'm not telling until later"...MEANIE!

In the end I was delighted with my pairing and when the opportunity came to take on a second partner for the swap...I said of course! Did I mention I have this problem with taking on too much sometimes...anyway...it all worked out great and my partners were fantastic!

Now don't you wish I'd quit all the blah, blah, blah and get to the pictures already...

My first partner was Lisa Liddy of Metal Me This ...very happy indeed! Here is what I received from Lisa...


Green beads are from Second Surf ...her beads always look so beautiful and vibrant it was wonderful to see them in person. Purple disks and copper ear wires are from Lisa's shop Metal Me This ...and she sent me extra disks so I could try them out in a design of my own! Check back soon to see what I designed with some of them...I'm hoarding the others for future design goodness!

My second partner was Karin Slaton ...looks like she is in process of starting a shop but it's not up yet so I linked you to her lovely blog...be sure to stop by and check out all the beautiful designs she has posted through out her blog. Here is what I received from Karin...

 
So many wonderful things...where do I begin...elongated oval woven by Karin (from Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork). I am always in aww of bead weaving...I've tried it only to my frustration! Enamel leaves and lampwork bead (inside weaving) from Sue Kennedy of Sue Beads. A raku ceramic bead, pressed glass oval and sterling silver posts...love the shape of the posts it really accents the earring designs beautifully! Karin also included an extra goodie..enameled pink gears also from Sue Kennedy. I already have a design for them so look for a post soon to see what I did!

I hope you enjoyed your stop here today and that I gave proper credit to all the wonderful artists who participated, whether it was through their beads or designs.

Thank you to my to wonderful partners! It was great getting to know you both and having this opportunity to challenge myself in the mismatch earring world...I think I'll be creating a few pairs for an upcoming show...wish me luck with that!

Please be sure to follow the links below to visit the other participants in this swap and enjoy more mismatch fun!

Lisa Liddy http://www.lisaliddy.wordpress.com
Kari Asbury http://www.hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com (you are here)
Mary Harding http://www.maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com


















14 comments:

  1. I had so much fun designing these earrings for you - interesting that Lisa and I both chose green and purple - I happen to think it's a great pairing as the weather gets cooler. Thanks for being my partner - and I love, love, love the pair you sent me!!

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    1. I love that you both chose the green/purple combination...they are my top favorite colors and you both did such wonderful different styles. I was very happy to be your partner for the swap and I am so glad you love the earrings I sent you!

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  2. Thanks for participating Kari...twice, lol! You got some great earrings there!

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  3. I think it's cool that both sets are in the same color palette. They are both beautiful, and I love seeing the artisan beads in all these great designs.

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  4. The colors on Lisa's earrings are gorgeous! And Karin's design is amazzzing!

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  5. Such lovely earrings. I've been over to Lisa's blog and I love the earrings you made her, so original!

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  6. This was a lot of fun! I'm glad you like the earrings...can you do me a favor and make sure I credited the right people on your components? Thanks!

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    1. Sorry for the delay in answer...I did comment on your blog earlier about the beads being Nan Emmett of Spirited Earth not Barbara's so hopefully you saw it there. I am just getting a chance to look at things on my lunch break...but so far I see lots of wonderful comments...can't wait to get a look at what everyone did!

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  7. Both sets of earrings are just gorgeous!

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  8. Beautiful and I love love the colors. I hope you're a purple girl like me! And the seed beadery blows me away.

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  9. Hmmm does someone happen to love purple? lol Two beautiful pairs of earrings :) Lucky girl! and I love the ones you made :) I think the ones you sent Karin are my faves though lol

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  10. Two pair of gorgeous earrings in a great colour combination! And glad you like purple, I think the earrings you sent Karin are lovely too.

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  11. Oh you got some lovely earrings there! Both so pretty and purple!

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  12. Sorry for being late to the party, hectic week at home. My favorite are the first set, those are so pretty!

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