Here is what I got from Lesley and Caroline.
These are not components that I would normally work with, so let the challenge begin. I also decided that I was going to work with only what I had in my stash.
I wanted to hi-light the two metal components originally in a bracelet but it became a necklace. I found in my stash this beautiful ombre ribbon. The earth tone would work well with both the heart and the flower. I decided to do a Kumihimo braid with a cream rattail. At this point I decide to make a necklace and made another length of braid using a brown rattail.
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| Ribbon and rattail |
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| Braids with Heart |
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| Braids with Flower |
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| Macrame Bracelet |
With the last two ceramic beads I made this purse charm with cream rattail and three gold rings.
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| Purse Charm |
A big thanks to Lesley and Caroline for sharing their wonder handmade items and challenging me to try something different.
Happy Beading!
I love the colors you chose for kumihimo! These braids give terrificly beautiful surroundings for the heart and flower!
ReplyDeleteThanks, the ribbon was beautiful to start with.
DeleteI think these pieces are great Jo-Ann - I love the Kumihimo and it's great to see my components use with the technique as I've yet to try it. Thank you very much for joining in our little challenge - hope you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lesley. This is only the third time I have done kumihimo. Had to find online instructions.
DeleteLove the deisgns, Lesley's flower looks as though it was made be used in that bracelet, the perfect combination :) Claire.
ReplyDeleteThanks Claire, the plan was for a bracelet but braid was too long... so it became a necklace.
DeleteBeautiful bracelets and purse charm. That's a very clever idea to have the interchangeable pieces on the one bracelet.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was fun to do.
DeleteI love all the weaving you did - what a unique way to meet this challenge. I love the flower bracelet the most, but then I'm partial to Lesley's flowers to begin with :)
ReplyDeleteThanks it was great to use techniques I don't normal use.
DeleteWow, I just love your kumihimo! And choosing macrame knots for the ribbon really shows off its' beauty. Awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it took some trial and error to get the macrame to work just right.
DeleteLove the softness of the fibre with ceramic and metal components, Jo-Ann... beautiful interpretations!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I love the earth tones of the ribbon next to the ceramics.
DeleteVery pretty! Your braids work so well with the lively things you were sent.
ReplyDeleteThanks, braids were fun to do.
DeleteGreat designs, I love the idea of the first bracelet being interchangeable... brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking part :)
Thanks, I like getting the most from the work that I have done.
DeleteBoth kumihimo and macrame are a very interesting solutions in color and style, and your pieces are very pretty! Well done, Jo-Ann!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was great to work outside my normal box.
DeleteWow, how clever, the interchangeable bracelet. I've bought a kumihimo set at a bead show a couple of months, but didn't dear to give it a try, it looks very intimidating. But after having seen your lovely pieces, perhaps I'm going to give it a try. It looks so pretty
ReplyDeleteGive kumihimo a go. Once you get started there is a wonderful rhythm to the braiding.
DeleteHow different - totally love what you have done with these lovely beads. x
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was a great challenge.
DeleteVery clever idea indeed. The flower necklace is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteThanks, so glad that you like it.
DeleteAll of the designs are beautiful but the heart/flower braided necklace is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I love that it is interchangable.
DeleteBrilliant solutions to show off the ceramic beads. Congrats on adding kumihimo to you repertoire! Can't wait to see them live.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that you challenged yourself working out if your confort zone. I think you did great.
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Beautiful earthy pieces! I love the braided ropes and macrame.
ReplyDeleteAwesome macrame bracelets, Jo-Ann! I would wear them a lot!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work! I love the braided necklace, the flower and the heart look awesome with the kumihimo.
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