Saturday, August 2, 2014

Summer Carnival Blog Hop !

 It's been a busy busy busy ........ summer! Where did the time go?  When Lisa sent me the beads months ago I had all kinds of plans for them. Well you know the adage - Best laid plans of mice and men - that's me this summer. Lots of plans and Lots of interferences!

Beads I had to work with. I think most of these came from Znetshows.com which has a wonderful selection of beads including this sea glass at very reasonable prices.

                                                     I love sets soooo......

I wanted to match an anklet I had made last year to make a complete set. These beads were perfect!
This is the anklet I made last summer for the Summer Elements Blog Hop by Rita with Toltec Jewels.   I wore it when my husband & I went on our first solo couple vacation for our anniversary to Cabo San Lucas. BLAST!!!

Not a great picture. Definitely need a new one. But I'm in Houston, TX & the anklet is in New Braunfels (at home), soooooo.... This will have to do!

Thank you Lisa for putting on this wonderful blog hop! I will be creating more items with the rest of the beads at a later date. I have some fantastic ideas for those lovely blue crystals!

Now I'm off to take a wonderful carnival ride! Join me by clicking here - CARNIVAL RIDE!



14 comments:

  1. Congrats on getting a set of great jewelry together and for yourself!

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  2. I just love the bright colors in your necklace. Perfect match for the anklet.

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  3. Beautiful necklace, love all the colors you put with the blue.

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  4. Oh lovely! The blue with all those bright colors is very carnival-wonderful!!!

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  5. Hi Karla, I'm glad you are enjoying a vacation. Your necklace is beautiful. The royal blue really makes a statement.I like all the seed bead colors. They say summer to me.

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  6. The carnival of colours in your anklet work beautifully in the necklace with the blue sea glass.

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  7. I absolutely love your set, the combination of big and bold beads with the many strands of colorful seed beads is just perfect!

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  8. What a fun and colorful anklet, Karla - perfect for Summer. You sure have been busy with blog hops. Great job on all your hop pieces! Thanks for being in my Summer Carnival hop!

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  9. I love your necklace, can't believe how well the beads matched your anklet!

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  10. What a beautiful summery and carnival set you've made! I love the the vibrant colors of the small beads and the solemn ocean blue beads for a balance!

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  11. Don't you love it when an older challenge comes into the mix of a new project? They work just perfect together.

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  12. Your necklace is a perfect match! I love how the multi-colors highlight and compliment that stunner-blue from Lisa! I can hear the Ferris Wheel at the carnival, thanks to your lovely and vibrant design!

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  13. Love the necklace and the way it matches your anklet. Still trying to get my piece finished if my wrist and hand will hold up.

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