tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post2953400359126555749..comments2023-07-03T08:23:03.312-07:00Comments on My Beady Little Eyes: Seasons Blog Hop!Ode to Paperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12516937082404998485noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-65043556435820909432013-07-13T06:29:04.033-07:002013-07-13T06:29:04.033-07:00This piece reminds me of Florida for some reason. ...This piece reminds me of Florida for some reason. Very nautical feel about it too. Great job.lamplight craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757319153037678617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-37703559996693740302013-07-08T09:05:15.258-07:002013-07-08T09:05:15.258-07:00Wow, what great beadwork. Really sets the focal of...Wow, what great beadwork. Really sets the focal off well. And what great inspiration for your piece. Can't wait to see the finished necklace part.KayzKreationzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933419782896934949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-53324783810446278772013-07-07T18:12:45.931-07:002013-07-07T18:12:45.931-07:00Fourth time's definitely a charm!! Your pendan...Fourth time's definitely a charm!! Your pendant is beautiful!! Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997665269785307553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-58522546455035971582013-07-07T11:50:24.336-07:002013-07-07T11:50:24.336-07:00You really did that challenge up well, love the so...You really did that challenge up well, love the soutache that you added, seems like it goes well with sailing (at least to me). Hope you have a nice vacation.Dolores Ramlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629992649738446963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-40011056623131195762013-07-07T11:38:02.794-07:002013-07-07T11:38:02.794-07:00Now that is really cute!! Great job!Now that is really cute!! Great job!Empty nester at lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149346471303680325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-42850131566657741312013-07-07T10:51:43.310-07:002013-07-07T10:51:43.310-07:00Awesome job! Have a wonderful trip!Awesome job! Have a wonderful trip!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16421623873730626845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-12556261748217631952013-07-07T10:21:46.516-07:002013-07-07T10:21:46.516-07:00Amazing job with the scary colors ! Did you know b...Amazing job with the scary colors ! Did you know blue and orange are complementary ? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11926928646689499464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-45937838482952003842013-07-07T10:14:29.983-07:002013-07-07T10:14:29.983-07:00Leah, that's an amazing piece - love how you i...Leah, that's an amazing piece - love how you incorporated sailing elements into bead embroidery, soutache, all matching Melinda's gorgeous ceramic piece! Wishing you all a nice trip, filled with beautiful memories :) Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637712312686274989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-25664987176406407302013-07-07T05:48:24.371-07:002013-07-07T05:48:24.371-07:00Leah, that's just a beautiful piece you've...Leah, that's just a beautiful piece you've made. Looking forward to seeing the finished necklace!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-83378848928870739232013-07-06T18:26:54.778-07:002013-07-06T18:26:54.778-07:00What a great piece, Leah! Bead embroidery scares ...What a great piece, Leah! Bead embroidery scares me (I am not patient with tiny beads), but I love how it looks! Can't wait to see this as a necklace. You did a great representation of sailing, and mastered the "challenging colors" aspect as well. Thanks for being in the hop! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-32850502058035559122013-07-06T18:16:09.091-07:002013-07-06T18:16:09.091-07:00Wow Leah! Fabulous piece. Your beadwork is fantast...Wow Leah! Fabulous piece. Your beadwork is fantastic! I've tried my hand at it & it's way harder than it looks! You created a beautiful pendant. Would love to see you finish the necklace to go with the pendant! <br /><br />Have a wonderful trip with your daughter & hope the "baby" has a blast on her outing as well! How exciting :)kmorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15526135886692314195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-4414575732354940042013-07-06T15:49:36.294-07:002013-07-06T15:49:36.294-07:00Leah, you certainly created a work of art for the ...Leah, you certainly created a work of art for the Melinda Orr ceramic! I liked your first design, the bead embroidery, yet the jewelry art you moved to is indeed outstanding! It's a beautiful representation of sailing, and clearly does "convey the trust, skills, and luck involved when on the water." You've work holds the love & admiration you have for your daughters. Bravo!<br /><br />Love,<br />Rita<br />Toltec Jewels for Jewel School Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174898180151904262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-16846919078527387382013-07-06T15:35:42.373-07:002013-07-06T15:35:42.373-07:00Wow, you did a great job with a challenging focal!...Wow, you did a great job with a challenging focal! I especially love the fabric rope around the edge. Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17390853515006667116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-195506473513974412013-07-06T12:27:38.745-07:002013-07-06T12:27:38.745-07:00I agree - those are some scary colors. I love what...I agree - those are some scary colors. I love what you made - it's gorgeous! Tara P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10228837590943513243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-39178052594331241352013-07-06T12:03:50.488-07:002013-07-06T12:03:50.488-07:00Thank you everyone for the kind words. It always ...Thank you everyone for the kind words. It always amazes me the beautiful works of art that come out of a 'blind' challenge like this one. Thank you Lisa for hosting this! I look forward to the next one :)Ode to Paperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12516937082404998485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-54791434088864004002013-07-06T11:11:39.276-07:002013-07-06T11:11:39.276-07:00I have to say that bead embroidery makes me want t...I have to say that bead embroidery makes me want to curl in a ball and cry. It is beyond my field of expertise, but I will say this; I love it! I think it's one of the most beautiful ways to use beads, and your creation is yet another example of that. The colors are vibrant and fun, and you have created an absolutely gorgeous piece! Well done!! :)Spun Sugar Beadworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717874309065304767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-57382048261643016092013-07-06T10:15:29.027-07:002013-07-06T10:15:29.027-07:00I love the piece and the story behind it. The col...I love the piece and the story behind it. The colors go well together!baymoondesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-88940410859554161472013-07-06T10:14:36.827-07:002013-07-06T10:14:36.827-07:00I love your idea and the story behind it. The col...I love your idea and the story behind it. The colors work well together.baymoondesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-42963901322427859962013-07-06T07:17:46.744-07:002013-07-06T07:17:46.744-07:00Wow --orange would be kind of a scary color for me...Wow --orange would be kind of a scary color for me. But you did a beautiful job, and I really love the story and good luck knot. That was a wonderful idea!Cassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058787761575567910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-25153093703560098112013-07-06T07:01:50.691-07:002013-07-06T07:01:50.691-07:00You bead weavers blow me away. Those colors would...You bead weavers blow me away. Those colors would have scared me, too, but I love what you did with them. Such a nice- easy-to-wear piece.Cornerstoregoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095683415749959103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-5489789167231860622013-07-06T06:39:23.829-07:002013-07-06T06:39:23.829-07:00Leah, I love the story behind your piece. It reall...Leah, I love the story behind your piece. It really, really turned out beautiful, and I love the sailor's knot your daughter made for it, that makes it extra special! You totally aced this challenge, and created a wonderful memory piece to remind yourself of the trust, love and adventures of this summer!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034873586616492485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-70398219867070749112013-07-06T06:18:15.695-07:002013-07-06T06:18:15.695-07:00I really love the soutache and beading with the pe...I really love the soutache and beading with the pendant. It blends in so perfectly with the colors. It's awesome as is, but I would love to see it if you create a necklace around it.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674909712418596942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468724619085835175.post-73378436697285516162013-07-06T05:19:55.428-07:002013-07-06T05:19:55.428-07:00Oh-so-creative, and what a fantastic piece to trea...Oh-so-creative, and what a fantastic piece to treasure forever - for the memories that inspired your design, and the story of creating it. And yes, I SO want to see it when it's hanging from its rope. But first, have a great trip with your daughter!Karin Slatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948121235539250143noreply@blogger.com