Spring Do-Over Challenge




Re-do of Original Pieces Plus My Art Beads
 I’m hooked!  The Do-Over Challenge that Jeannie Dukic ‘JKD Studio’ www.jkdjewelry.com offers has become something I look forward to.  Jeannie sends pieces of her ‘old’ jewelry to those of us who sign up and we get to create something new from them.  It does not matter if we like the piece she sends because we take it apart, add beads from our stash and create a completely new piece.  It’s a great way to recycle.

Original Necklace and earrings
When I received my piece to re-create, it lay on my bead try for a while as I sorted through the possibilities.  There were 3 art beads that might work but only one yelled, “Me!  Take me!”  Fortunately I had more of the polymer cane that was used for that bead because I wanted smaller one to go with the big chosen art bead.  The green chips were to be filler beads highlighting my art beads. 

Large 'Take Me!' bead!

I made two pair of earrings.  One pair could be part of a set with the necklace and one pair that used the turquoise beads and bell charms from Jeannie’s original necklace. 



   


I like them and will look forward to the next challenge this fall!  


Comments

  1. Oh beautiful Linda! I love the addition of your gorgeous art beads. They add such zing and life.

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    1. This time of year one needs some zing I think! Such fun doing the do-over!

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  2. Your "Me, Take Me" beads really punched some like into this necklace. I love colorful beads. The beads on both pairs of earrings are really cool too! The peridot chip really do highlight your beads. I think it was fate. Thank you so much for participating. Looking forward to the next one.

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    1. I'm looking forward to the next one also! Enjoyed your re-do of the re-do also! Jeannie Dukic thanks for making this happen.

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  3. What an amazing art bead you used. The colors are so vibrant! I think everything is quite beautiful.

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    1. Thanks for leaving your comment. I do love this do-over.

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  4. What a wonderful transformation! I love the beads you've made.

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    1. Thanks for letting me know you like the beads. They just were the right thing to use!

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  5. Ooooo! What beautiful beads you have created, and they go with Jeannie's components wo well! I love all of the pieces you designed - beautiful job!

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    1. You are right! Jeannie's components were the perfect things to show off my beads.

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  6. Linda your art beads are gorgeous. The color looks wonderful with the green chips from Jeannie's necklace.Your new pieces are great.

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    1. Thanks for leaving your comment. The beads all worked so well together.

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  7. Love the art beads- the shape of the earrings are so very cool. You've totally transformed the piece. Christie

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    1. Thanks for your comment. The earring bead shapes were fun to make.

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  8. I am in awe of the transformation and the art beads you created! A real work of art! I can't wait for the next challenge as well!

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