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.
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| Catherine's Ripple Effect Bracelet |
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| 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.
Look at the detail she put into it, even to the point of putting a gold star at the top of each tree.
By now you know we don't just end it here!
COME BACK ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 and SEE WHO IS THE RANDOMIZER WINNER OF ONE OF 2 GIFT CERTIFICATES TO
RIO GRANDE.COM.
RIO GRANDE.COM.
DIDN'T PARTICIPATE IN THE HOP? JUST COMMENT BELOW AND YOU'LL BE ENTERED IN THE RANDOMIZER FOR A GIFT CERTIFICATE OF YOUR OWN!
Shelley Graham Turner www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com and
Marlene Cupo www.amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com You are here
Now please visit all the wonder artisans below:
Anitra Gordy www.leelucreations.blogspot.com
Mary Govaars www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com
Shirley Moore www.beadsandbread.blogspot.com
Dyanne Cantrell www.deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com
Gina Hockett www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com
Jo-Ann Woolverton www.itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca
Renetha Stanziano www.lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
Miranda Ackerley www.mirandack.com
Sonya Stille www.dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com
Sandra McGriff www.skyescreativechaos.blogspot.ca
Catherine King www.catherines-musings.blogspot.com
Ginger Bishop www.lilmummylikes.blogspot.com
Debbie Rasmussen www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.com
Lori Bowring Michaud www.artfullyornamental.blogspot.com
Chandra Merod www.junipergoods.blogspot.com
Tammie Everly www.ttedesigns.blogspot.com
Heather Rats Otto www.thecrafthopper.com
Melinda Abrahamson www.firstreetcrafts.com
Elaine Ray www.elaineray.blogspot.com
Kelley Fogel www.mylifeonebeadatatime.blogspot.com
Alicia Marinache www.allprettythings.ca
Rita/Toltec www.jewelschoolfriends.com
Tiffany Golf Smith www.southerngalsdesign.blogspot.com
What wonderful gifts you've made for each other! Thank you so much for hosting such a fun swap Marlene! I've had so much fun with both of them!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for being my exchange partner for my First Holiday Bling Blog Hop. Please let everyone know that I am using all three of your lovely cabochons in one lovely Christmas production......yes, shades of Serafini.... I love them Marlene, and I'll post for you when she is close to complete.
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Oh, I can't wait to see what Catherine will create with those beauties of yours! Great work on both sides - I love your cabs (always did :)): the colours are beautiful, and the designs so perfect for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAnd Catherine's cuff is just perfect to add sparkle on your Christmas Day! Enjoy it :)
Merry Christmas, Marlene! Thanks for allowing me to play along - I had fun, fun, fun!
Gorgeous cabs!!! I can't wait to see what Catherine creates with them:) Your Christmas candy is yummy! Also love your crystal bracelet!! Wow that must sparkle! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI hope you and Shelley both know what beauty you've added to my life. You are such special people, and I've so enjoyed these Holiday Hops.Your bracelet is beautiful woven, and a treasure to keep.
ReplyDeleteI love the cabs you created, especially that first one. I hope your Christmas is full of beauty and blessings.
Thank you so much for hosting this one again, Marlene. I love the cabs you created for your partner, and would be delighted to see what she does with them. The bracelet is lovely and sparkly! What a great Hop!
ReplyDeleteLove the cabochons you made!! And Catherine's cuff is amazing! So sparkly :)
ReplyDeletethanks for hosting this hop it was so much fun, your work is always beautiful and I love the bracelet.
ReplyDeleteOk, first thank you so much for doing this for all of us. Second I've never seen doncha written so thank you for that. You know I love your clay work so of course I love these jolly cabs. That bracelet is a wrist full of bling, huh? Fantastic crystal work. Okay off to visit your partner.
ReplyDeleteMarlene! I DO think the first cab does look like a mint, yummy. And your cane work is always cool. I don't know how you do that. Looking forward to see what Catherine does with them.
ReplyDeleteI know you love the bracelet. It IS gorgeous - SCORE!!
Next year again?~! hahaha
Thanks for hosting Marlene, what a fun hop. Your cabs are so cool, looking forward to see what comes of them. Beautiful bracelet too :-D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cabs!
ReplyDeleteI love the cabs you made!! Scrumptious!! And the bracelet is awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Santa, please let me win! I'll be good next year!
Just love those cabs! Can hardly wait to see what she makes. And that bracelet is just to die for
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