Saturday, August 2, 2014

Choosy Chicks Choose Chicklets...REVEAL TIME!



So when the lovely Rita of Toltec Jewels tempted us with a chicklet bead and a blog hop I could not pass up the opportunity. I love Sue Kennedy's beads and her chicklets are simply divine! So many wonderful colors, when she first started offering them I had to add them to my collection...a lot of them! ;) But enough about that...

Rita offered sign ups and I believe was limiting to 20 sign ups...at final count I think she let just over 40 of us in on the fun! Thank you for being such a generous hostess! After sign ups I patiently...well mostly...waited for the arrival of my chicklet... 




Here it is fresh out of the envelope...colors selected at random but how perfect is it that I got a lilac, purplish one? If you don't know me, I'll just say it's PERFECT! Now in the meantime I had managed to snag a couple of Shine On Collaboration Kits from Staci Louise Originals and Genea Beads. These two lovely ladies have created some awesome collaborations and the Shine On kits were no exception. I rarely make jewelry for myself but I specifically purchased the kit to design something for me...but rebel that I am...I wasn't going to just follow the kit design/instructions. Anyway, I tell you all this because the kit was on my table when the chicklet arrived and as they say...the rest is history!




I decided on a charm style design and selected several special personal charms to add. So the picture above was a sneak peak in progress I shared on Facebook a while ago...




Aren't Genea's beads delicious? Deep, gorgeous colors!




and a close up of the charms which include a sterling silver pentacle, a goddess offering, blackened brass wing...yes from Fallen Angel Brass...and a lampwork headpin from the kit. The small dangles on the pentacle are faceted moonstone and crystals. Also, a peek of the beautiful coloring in polymer clay star focal made by Staci.




and of course my gorgeous chicklet...so perfect with this palette :)




one more up close of the charms, focal and beads all together...and finally...




Here is the entire necklace. I've worn it several times...both my daughter and mother have tried to steal it right off my neck! But this beauty is all MINE! 
THANK YOU again to Rita for her generosity! Thank you Sue, your beautiful beads have brought me much joy and inspiration!

This is a blog hop so I hope you will visit the links below to see what other choosy chicks made with their chicklets! Have a great week! ~Kari


Guest of Honor & Featured Artist:  Susan Kennedy
Sue Kennedy's blogs:                               SueBeads...A Beady Girl's blog
                                                              Art Jewelry Elements
Sue Kennedy's website                            SueBeads
SueBeads Art Beads                                SueBeads


Hostess: 
Toltec Jewels                                           http://www.JewelSchoolFriends.com


Artists:
Linda Anderson                                       http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/ 
Jennifer Reno                                           http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/ 
Shirley Moore                                          http://beadsandbread.blogspot.com/ 
Kristen Stevens                                        http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com 
Marybeth Rich                                         http://forestofjewels.blogspot.com 
Jael Thorp                                                 http://jaelsjewels.blogspot.com/ 
Melissa Trudinger                                   http://Beadrecipes.wordpress.com 
Andrea Glick                                            http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/ 
Nan Smith                                                 http://wirednan.blogspot.com 
Blanca Medina                                         www.peru-medesigns.com 
Shai Williams                                            http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com 
Carolyn Lawson                                       http://Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com 
Rana Wilson                                             http://Ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com 
Robin Reed                                               http://willowdragon.blogspot.com 
Robin Showstack                                     http://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/ 
Sheila Prosterman                                     http://catswithbeads.blogspot.com 
Karla Morgan                                            http://Texaspepperjams.blogspot.com 
Kari Asbury                                              http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com  you are here :)
Kelly Rodgers                                           https://www.facebook.com/BeadinBlackBlue 
Jayne Capps                                              https://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com/ 
Mischelle Andrade Fanucchi                 https://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/ 
Heather Richter                                         http://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com 
Chris Eisenberg                                         www.wanderware.blogspot.com 
Kathleen Breeding                                    http://www.zibbet.com/99BottlesofBeadsontheWall 
Linda Landig                                              http://lindalandig.wordpress.com 
Crystal Thain                                             http://beaddragons.blogspot.com/ 
Cheri Reed                                                 http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com 
Heather d-Entremont                                http://frugalmacdougall.wordpress.com/ 
Dini Bruinsma                                            http://angazabychanges.blogspot.com/ 
Lori Schneider                                           http://www.beadaddicted.blogspot.com/
Tammy Adams                                          http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog.html 
Melinda Orr                                               http://bandanagirl.indiemade.com/blog 
Lennis Carrier                                            http://windbent.wordpress.com/ 
Cynthia Machata                                      http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com 
Elizabeth Hodges                                     http://thewhisperingseas.blogspot.com 
Debbie Rasmussen                                  http://kepirasmussen.blogspot.com/ 
Tanya McGuire                                        http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com/ 
Charlie Jacka                                             http://clay-space.com/blog/ 
Ev Shelby                                                  http://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com/ 
Sharyl McMillian-Nelson                       http://sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com/

 Jasvanti Patel                                          http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
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28 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 2:48 AM

    Hi Keri, those colours...♥♥♥ Such a great combination with that sweet little chicklet. It's a beautiful design that you made, with all the art beads. Love the asymmetry of it! I can imagine that this beauty is a keeper (-:

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  2. AnonymousAugust 3, 2014 at 3:14 AM

    Don't you love serendipity? Beautiful piece, and definitely one to keep!

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  3. sheilaposterAugust 3, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    the colors match perfectly, and such an unusual collection of beads. I'd say serendipity too, but someone else already had.

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  4. Linda YounkmanAugust 3, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    Great work - love that you combined the beads for the charm effect. Your colors are great and a lovely piece.

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  5. Tammy AdamsAugust 3, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Lovely lovely design. You pulled together a wonderful eclectic mix of beads and charms with metals and fibers and it all came together perfectly.

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  6. AntiquityTravelersAugust 3, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    that is a beauty! no doubt you've got people trying to steal it :)

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  7. TanyaMcGuireAugust 3, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Amazing wonderful piece. I love how all the colors and textures go together.

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  8. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    love the goddess where can i get one
    your piece is so eclectic love it

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    1. Kari AsburyAugust 3, 2014 at 11:13 AM

      Thanks Lori! I'm not sure where they might be available...I happened to find mine at a local magick/herb shop. It was sitting on the counter in a small bowl of goodies by the register and I just couldn't pass it up. It is called a goddess offering ...so you might try google.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 3, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    I love it! Very talismanic and amazing.

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  10. Ann SchroederAugust 3, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    This is really beautiful! I have admired Genea/Staci's kits and really enjoy seeing one used here along with the lovely chicklet. Great job and really fun to see.

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  11. Shai WilliamsAugust 3, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    What an incredible necklace with such empowering charms. Just love it!

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  12. LizAugust 3, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    I love the different colors of purple that you used. It flows nicely!

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  13. Here Bead DragonsAugust 3, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    How neat, I would never have thought of charms.
    It turned out lovely.
    ~cryssT

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  14. KepiAugust 3, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    An absolute gorgeous work of art, great colors, great components, great design!

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  15. ShirleyAugust 3, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    Ok, that's just a stunner from the word go! It's like a celebrity piece, with all those gorgeous artisan beads! I just adore that color palette too!

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  16. JaelAugust 3, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Great combo! Groovy! ;)

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  17. AnonymousAugust 3, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    What a striking necklace Kari. No wonder your daughter and mom want to steal it off your neck. Hang on tight, 'cuz its a winner!

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  18. Linda A.August 3, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    How SPLENDID! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that purple silk *drool* Such a beautiful piece and I love the black wire with it.... brilliant!

    Linda A.
    http://cherryOnTopDesign.co
    http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com

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  19. SusanmAugust 4, 2014 at 4:24 AM

    Great design - love the colours!

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  20. UnknownAugust 4, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Oh how nice. These are such great beads.

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  21. UnknownAugust 4, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Wow! I love how you put all of those great art beads together. This is a really stunning piece.

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  22. JasvantiAugust 4, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    I love your necklace, you better hide it!!

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  23. UnknownAugust 4, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Gorgeous necklace! I can appreciate why your daughter and mother both want it. Eclectic and full of great components. Lovely asymmetrical design. Aren't you lucky to have snagged one of Stacy and Genea's kits. I was drooling over them. Love what you did with all of your goodies , especially the chicklet!

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  24. Peru-MedesignsAugust 4, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    I like the combination of the material in your necklace. Very beautiful...

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  25. SharylAugust 4, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    I should have known you would come up with something divine! And what a fine collection of bead makers you assembled for your cause! I'm so impressed with this, Kari! I love your style! ~Sharyl

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  26. Empty nester at lastAugust 6, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    How beautiful! I love the colors and how your chicklet really shines. Excellent Job!

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  27. CharlieAugust 7, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Oh my goodness. This amazingly stunning. I love that star bead so much! What a stunning used of mixed media.
    -Charlie
    http://clay-space.com/blog/

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