November Challenge

For this month I've gone for something a little bit easier, well I hope you think so anyway. So the challenge is ..........................

Ooh me likey a lot
Lisa x

Much much likey!

Ahhh nice. Like it. I haven't entered anything into a challenge since Mad Hatters Tea Party but as it happenes (oo that's a bit Saville...shudder) I made something today which JUST about scrapes into oriental so will enter that after I've taken pics tomorrow heeheehee

Here's mine, I made this a long time ago but it fits the bill perfectly. It's made from polymer clay again (sorry) and is the Chinese character for love.
Lisa x

0010 by heartlisa, on Flickr


Chinese love letters sq by heartlisa, on Flickr

OOh very nice Lisa

That's a bit lovely missus. I like that. Simple, understated and elegant.

Here's mine. I made it yesterday and by chance it fits the bill too. Well I think it does anyway.

20121103_140555 by Odonata Studios, on Flickr


20121103_135814 by Odonata Studios, on Flickr

The thinking behind this is that red is considered to be a lucky colour and the red silk, floral theme and cloisonne beads tie in too.

You two have been very quick off the mark!

I love the stylish simplicity of your Chinese love letter, Lisa.

I love the rich vibrancy of your red necklace, Odonata.

Wow two absolute crackers to get the ball rolling.

Lovely work ladies.

Like both entries very much.
Will try and play this month, will explain my absence else where.
Well done you early birds.
nan

I love that Gillian, I'm intrigued by the findings the ribbon goes through, do the rings have a bar through the middle?
Lisa x

Thank you peeps.
The finding is a simple and cheap twisted ring with a beading hole through the middle of opposite sides. I just put a head pin through and did a twisted loop to attach one side to the linking wires. Then threaded the silk across the central bar formed from the head pin. A slightly neater finish than looping the ribbon through and also saved me having to try to hide the stringing holes in the ring Method in my madness see

Has anyone noticed the beautiful red and silvered lampwork beads? They're by Our Batty

I thought they looked familiar. They are beautiful beads.
I admire but am not tempted to try lamp work, but have decided to be brave and actually try out the kiln I was bought over a year ago and am too frightened of to use.
nan

Double WOW

Lisa, get that on your Etsy Shop, go on you can do it..... (she says hiding behind the orafice chair, as she herself has yet to take more photos)

Gillian, Stunning

I feel it's going to be one of though's months

Ah clever Gillian! I remember your loverly beads now Batty!
Lisa x

Mixed media this time from me ...............

Yin Yang Pendant of copper & brass slightly domed with two tiny sterling silver discs.

I was hoping for a distinct silver solder join of the copper and brass but it didn't look good so disguised with a garland of flowers.





Yin Yang008 by Ashlynn Jewellery, on Flickr

Beautiful entries everyone, I must get myself into gear and get something made.

That is simply stunning Lynne and I love the flowers!
Lisa x

Well impressed so far, the quality of everyone's work is outstanding! Well done!! Must get my finger out

Wow wee Lynne,
what did I say, I said
"I feel its going to be one of them there months"

That's gorgeous Lynne and I think that the flowers work particularly well to give a well known symbol a new interpretation.

Thank you ladies for your lovely comments, looking forward to see more entries soon.

Ooo lovely pendant Ashlyn. I really like the garland of leaves over the seam. It gives the piece a deliciously feminine touch.

Stunning Entries ladies

Ashlynn that is bee-outiful well done you

x

Thank you.