The Chicklet beads are fun little bits of beads (okay, they're whole beads, but they're little bitty beads!) with a flower design pressed into each side. They're so cute!!! As part of the design challenge, each of the designers (you can find the list below, at the bottom of this post) received a chicklet bead. We each received a different color bead, and had to create something with it. I received a lovely reddish brown chicklet bead. One of my favorite colors.
I had a hard time initially with this challenge, because I felt all my ideas overwhelmed the bead. I pondered bead-weaving, treating it like a cab and framing it, stringing it with other beads. Nothing worked for me. And it's so cute, I really wanted to showcase it!
So, finally, I went back to a favorite technique, chainmaille. One of the things I love about the SueBead Chicklet is the low profile it has. Its a nice, flat bead, perfect for a bracelet for a klutzy chick (that would be me, btw...) With that in mind, I decided to use an equally "low profile" chainmaille weave, the helms weave. I combined wonderful Kelly-green rings with simple copper to keep the focus on the bead, and added a bit of czech glass to give it some sparkle. Take a look!
Go show the rest of the designers some love! Thank you Toltec Jewels and SueBeads!!
Guest of Honor & Featured Artist: Susan Kennedy
Sue Kennedy's blogs: SueBeads...A Beady Girl's blog
Sue Kennedy's website SueBeads
SueBeads Art Beads SueBeads
Hostess:
Toltec Jewels http://www.
Artists:
Linda Anderson http://fromthebeadboard.
Jennifer Reno http://jenrenjewelry.
Shirley Moore http://beadsandbread.
Kristen Stevens http://kristen-beadjourney.
Marybeth Rich http://forestofjewels.
Jael Thorp http://jaelsjewels.blogspot.
Melissa Trudinger http://Beadrecipes.
Andrea Glick http://zenithjade.blogspot.
Nan Smith http://wirednan.blogspot.com
Blanca Medina www.peru-medesigns.com
Shai Williams http://shaihasramblings.
Carolyn Lawson http://Carolynscreationswa.
Rana Wilson http://Ranaleadesigns.
Robin Reed http://willowdragon.blogspot.
Robin Showstack http://
Sheila Prosterman http://catswithbeads.
Karla Morgan http://Texaspepperjams.
Kari Asbury http://hippiechickdesign.
Kelly Rodgers https://www.facebook.com/
Jayne Capps https://mamasgottodoodle.
Mischelle Andrade Fanucchi https://micheladasmusings.
Heather Richter http://desertjewelrydesigns.
Chris Eisenberg www.wanderware.blogspot.com
Kathleen Breeding http://www.zibbet.com/99BottlesofBeadsontheWall
Linda Landig http://lindalandig.
Crystal Thain http://beaddragons.blogspot.
Cheri Reed http://
Heather d-Entremont http://frugalmadougall.
Dini Bruinsma http://angazabychanges.
Lori Schneider http://www.beadaddicted.
Tammy Adams http://www.paisleylizard.com/
Melinda Orr http://bandanagirl.indiemade.
Lennis Carrier http://windbent.wordpress.
Cynthia Machata http://antiquitytravelers.
Elizabeth Hodges http://thewhisperingseas.
Debbie Rasmussen http://kepirasmussen.
Tanya McGuire http://tanyamcguire.
Charlie Jacka http://clay-space.com/blog/
Sharyl McMillian-Nelson http://sharylsjewelry.
Jasvanti Patel http://jewelrybyjasvanti.
I love the earthy color combination you used. Your bracelet is a perfect fall design. (or any season, because I would wear those colors any time) Lovely idea.
ReplyDeletevery nice indeed You chose a simple design and let the color of the chicklet speak for itself
ReplyDeletelovely! and the copper was the perfect pairing to bring out the colors of the chicklet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to highlight the chicklet bead. Lovely
ReplyDeleteVery autumnal. I think you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteYour bracelet is lovely. You made wonderful choices all the way along to really highlight the chicklet just like you wanted. I love the color combo!
ReplyDeleteStunning! your colors choices are perfect...really beautiful design and your chicklet really pops!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bracelet. I just love ones that won't get in my way when I am working and this bracelet is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteNice color choices, really shows off the chicklet.
ReplyDeleteAnd my favorite kind of clasp.
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Beautiful bracelet, the chicklet is perfectly showcased by the chainmaille!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect! This challenge is making me wish I could do a million different things I've never done before!
ReplyDeleteI think you made the perfect choice. That chain maille sets off the chicklet perfectly! What a great color palette!
ReplyDeleteThis is another great design idea I never would have thought of--chain maille! Gosh, it looks fantastic with this bead, and I love the 2-tone colors too!
ReplyDeleteOMgoodness!! Chainmaille is BRILLIANT! Colors are perfection and the perfect weave! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLinda A.
http://cherryOnTopDesign.co
http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
I like it! :) Combo of green and copper really accent the piece..lovely design...
ReplyDeleteVery pretty bracelet. The chain really highlights the focal bead.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great piece for the fall. I love that you used chainmaille. One of these days I'm going to learn how to do that!
ReplyDeleteYou did a superb job with the bracelet, i like the chainmaille.
ReplyDeleteI love what you call your 'low profile' chainmaille, for me it's high profile (-: !!! The result is a very beautiful, a great colour combination with the chicklet♥!
ReplyDeleteGreat design and execution. I'm loving chain maille more and more these days. I still haven't dived into it yet but your bracelet inspires me to give it a try. Love the colors of your jumprings. They highlight the chicklet so well ! Fabulous bracelet!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece! I love the chain maille, it is something I so want to learn! The green really made the copper pop! Excellent job !
ReplyDeleteDid my comment post? I'm not seeing a pending notification, nor my comment. Just in case, I'll say it again, my friend! I LOVE your chainmaille chicklet jewelry -- beautiful use of Czech & rings, with a gorgeous, rich colorway. The forest green & copper is luscious, and looks great with the chicklet. The Helm's weave is a wonderful choice & I have to say, this is my favorite by far! A star of the show! Bravo! Thank you Rana for sharing your talents with us and thank you for joining in the challenge!
ReplyDeleteHappy Hopping! Love xxoo Rita
Thank you!!
DeleteLovely chainmaille! I like the two tone colors, they make your chicklet shine! I could see this bracelet as an anklet. Is that a magnetic clasp?
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. Thank you!
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