Amazing Designs by Marlene: December 2012

Saturday, December 29, 2012

HBBH 2 Prize Awards

Blow the horns, tap those drums, strike up the band!

No it's not a parade, but it is time to PARTY again!

We, Shelley Graham Turner and Marlene Cupo had a fantastic response to our Holiday Bling Blog Hop 2 party. Hope everyone is enjoying the goodies from their swap partners.

Neither of us think it's a real party until the presents are given out, and today is the day to announce them.

We used Random.org to pick the winners of the $25 Gift Certificates from Rio Grande and they are:

Ginger Bishop

and

Dyanne Cantrell

CONGRATULATIONS ladies!

There is nothing better than a "Post-Holiday" spending spree, especially one for yourself - so enjoy!!

Of course, we have one more gift, a $15 Gift Certificate from that very same Rio Grande, for one of the commenters on our blogs. That winner, also picked by the Random.org site, is:

Angi Mullis

Thanks for your sweet comment, and we hope you enjoy too!

BTW, Rio Grande is closed until Jan. 2nd, so watch your email on that day for your Gift Certificate.

We have had so much fun organizing and running these blog hops, sharing with old friends, and meeting so many new great artists and crafters, that we don't want the parties to end, so.....

With the New Year we will be up to some new tricks. Look for further details on January 15th, on our NEW BLOG: SWAPS by Marlene and Shelley; or join us on our Facebook Group - Marshellswaps, so you don't miss out (yes, we have all bases covered.)!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Open the door for Him!

'tis the reason for the season!

Merry Christmas to all who are reading this, friends and family near and far.

May you have a happy, healthy and joy filled

New Year!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

The Reveal for:

OK, it's time for one more blog hop before all those presents you carefully wrapped (or if you are like me, are planning to wrap) are ripped back open. Shelley Graham Turner and I had such a fun time with HBBH 1, and got so many requests for a re-do, we decided to RE-DO!

For Round 2, a great bunch of artisans signed up, and were paired up to swap HOLIDAY BLING. SO, with out further ado, let me tell you about my partner.

Catherine's Ripple Effect Bracelet

Catherine's Rivoli Earrings

Catherine King describes herself as "enjoying all component designs for Beadwork and Embellishment. Beading and Design is my YOGA. I have found a true medium in Bead Embroidery and Bead weaving." Her work speaks for itself:

When we corresponded, and she found out I work with polymer clay, she asked for cabochons in "Christmas colors" that she could use in some of the designs she had in mind. I was tickled to be able to be a small part of one of her creations, and so I created:

A round swirl lentil

Kinda looks like a Christmas mint, doncha think?

A round cab with snowflakes and holly

An oval of ribbons blowing in the wind

The time came for the exchange and I was glad to hear Catherine loved the cabs and intended to include them in some of her creations.

Hoping to see them here today!

I must say I was blown away by what I received. This beautiful crystal Christmas tree cuff bracelet, that you know will be on my wrist (in spite of the wrinkles) on Christmas Day.