Art Bead Scene Blog Tour December Challenge

Every month Art Bead Scene runs a monthly challenge. They show a piece of art to inspire you and you then submit a piece you’ve made using the inspiration to their group pool on Flickr
.This month there were 2 wonderful paintings to choose from..
below are my 2 entries for the December challenge.
Brass chain and findings, ceramic pendant >Spirited Earth, coral wheel, jasper oval and leather cording

This bracelet has brass chain and findings ,antiqued brass frame bent to a natural curve, amber and amythest glass beads , ceramic flower >Spirited Earth and leather suede lace.

Please check out Art Bead Scene bloghttp://artbeadscene.blogspot.com/2010/12/monthly-challenge-blog-tour.html for other participants to December's blog tour

Art Bead Scene Ornament Blog Hop

I've a little late in posting my ornaments for the blog hop. I decided to make 2 pieces as it was so much fun. The above ornament was inspired by Holiday cookies, it uses a 2" ceramic pendant, brass filigree bead cap to embellish the focal hole,glass dangles. a 20mm howlite flower that reminded me of a snowflake,and a twisted brass hook for a hanger.

frosted winter woodlands, red rose hips and holy berries was the inspiration for this ornament.

the main part uses a brass frame with a lovely 20mm glass heart that dangles freely inside accented by faceted crystal and berry red glass dangles, suspended by antiqued brass chain.

Welcome to the Art Bead Scene Ornament Blog Hop,

Participants:

Art Bead Scene - you are here!
Creative Impressions in Clay
Diva Designs
Elysian Studios
Fab Fibers
For the Love of Beads
Humblebeads
Island Girl's Insights
Jangles
Jeannie's Blog
Lampwork Diva/Cindy Gimbrone
Mary Harding
Michelle Mach
Spirit Rattles
Wondrous Strange Designs

Yikes it's December

How did this happen..how did November disappear so quickly..
It seems as though every deadline i have is coming due this week.
so once again i am scrambling..not a state i enjoy, but i am excited about all the events that are coming up, among which Art Bead Scene is having an ornament challenge, http://artbeadscene.blogspot.com/2010/11/abs-ornament-blog-hop.html

Lillyella is hosting a Secret Santa gift swap this month. http://lillyella.blogspot.com/2010/11/lillyellas-secret-santa-gift-exchange.html
also she is having a fundraiser for a very good cause, I've made pieces to donate.http://www.holidaygoodwill.com/

Lori Anderson is again hosting the incredible Bead Soup Party, I've participated in 2 events and they have been a Blast! Not to be missed, if you are able to participate i guarantee you will have a lot of fun.http://lorianderson.blogspot.com/p/bead-soup-blog-party.html

Then there is trying to keep Spirited Earth Etsy shop stocked.
I've got new beads being glazed and fired today..listing tomorrow as the weather should be perfect for photos. I love Anne Choi's work, her beads are just pure magic. Wish i could buy everything she has..but unfortunately,my pocket book says NO ..
I've made some ceramic beads that are inspired by my love of her metal pieces,there are a couple in the above photo..can you pick them out?