Friday, November 30, 2012

Erin's Challenge of Color 2012!



Having followed Erin's blog for a looooong time, I know that her challenges are always exciting and thought-provoking.  There's something special about each one, and this one really piqued my interest.  A "challenge of color"...that's nice.  But what makes it so special and so COOL is that the color palettes are, in Erin's own words, "...created by my friend Miss Brandi Hussey who is my color guru. The pictures are from the Earth As Art exhibit from the United States Geological Service taken from the Landsat 7 satellite."

Each of the participants was provided with two different palettes, and could either choose one, or make pieces inspired by both.  I can't speak for the others in this blog hop, but my choices were both amazing, and completely different.  My eye was first drawn to the Meighen Island palette, which contains gorgeous shades of blue with a pop of chartreuse.  However, the palette I chose was of the Great Sandy Scars...muted, earthy shades of dark green, tan and beige, a lovely yellowy-brown, and a deep reddish brown.  I instantly thought of the different types of jasper beads in my stash, which contain all of these colors.  I couldn't resist! 

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I created a necklace:

 
I used jasper beads of different kinds, colors, and shapes, and some pretty little Czech glass Picasso disc beads in the same earthy colors.  Because I'm a sloth when it comes to labeling my bead purchases, I'm usually guessing when it comes to identifying them later.  I think what we're looking at here are picture jasper (sandy yellow-brown stones), mookaite (the dark reddish stones), and the faceted square focal bead might be ocean jasper.  I added some short lengths of chain and a bead dangle to each side.
 
This was an inspiring challenge, and I had a good time working with my chosen color palette.  I love Erin's philosophy, her joyful attitude toward life, and her amazement of the beauty surrounding all of us.  It was a pleasure to participate!
 
Please visit the other participants to see the beautiful things they've created!
 
Erin Prais-Hintz http://treasures-found.blogspot.com/2012/11/3rd-annual-challenge-of-color-reveal.html
Rebecca Anderson http://songbeads.blogspot.com
Kris Auderer http://strandedinthecity.wordpress.com
Chrizette Bayman http://beadsoupmix.blogspot.com
Lori Bowring Michaud http://artfullyornamental.blogspot.com
Courtney Breul http://beadsbybreul.blogspot.com/
Lynsey Brooks http://yellowunicorncreations.blogspot.co.uk
Stephanie Buss http://maxandlucie.blogspot.com
Iveth Caruso http://www.creativeatelier.net/
Shannon Chomanczuk http://www.formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com
Lisa Cone http://inspiredadornments.blogspot.com/
Cece Cormier http://thebeadingyogini.com
Lori Dorrington http://lorisglassworks.blogspot.com
Dawn Doucette http://designsbydawnmarie.blogspot.com
Jeannie Dukic http://site.jkdjewelry.com/blog/
Kim Dworak http://cianciblue.blogspot.com/
Beth Emery http://storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.com
Janice Everett http://JLynnJewels.blogspot.com
Pam Farren http://www.re-maker.blogspot.com
Donetta Farrington http://simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com  (You are here!)
Gloria Ferrer http://judetaama.blogspot.com.es/
Cherrie Fick http://designsinthelight.co
Therese Frank http://www.theresestreasures59.blogspot.com
Patty Gasparino http://www.mylifeunderthebus.typepad.com
Tanya Goodwin http://pixiloo.blogspot.com/2012/11/3rd-annual-challenge-of-color.html
Ambra Gostoli http://chicandfrog.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/3rd-challenge-of-color
Jess Green http://tabbiekoshka.blogspot.co.uk/
Denielle Hagerman http://somebeadsandotherthings.com
Mary Harding www.maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com
Karla Hartzog http://www.karlakrafts.com
Kim Hora http://www.kimmykats.com
Brandi Hussey http://brandigirlblog.com
Emanda Johnson http://ArtemisiaStudio.blogspot.com
Jennifer Justman http://soulsfiredesigns.blogspot.com/
Sue Kennedy http://suebeads.blogspot.com
Ema Kilroy http://emakaye.blogspot.com
Lee Koopman http://Stregajewellry.wordpress.com
Linda Landig http://www.LindasBeadBlog.com
Kirsi Luostarinen http://kirsiluokorut.blogspot.com
Cynthia Machata http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com/
Alicia Marinache http://www.allprettythings.ca
Beth McCord http://www.ebbeadandmetalworks.blogspot.com
Mary K McGraw http://mkaymac.blogspot.com/
Karen Mitchell http://www.overthemoon-design.com
Cheri Mitchell-Reed http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com/
Aimee Moisa http://threecatsdancing.blogspot.com
Karla Morgan http://www.texaspepperjams.blogspot.com
Penny Neville http://copperpennydesigns.blogspot.com
Becky Pancake http://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com
Kashmira Patel http://sadafulee.blogspot.com
Alice Peterson http://alice-dreaming.blogspot.com
Kayla Potega http://www.teejewelry.blogspot.com
Debbie Price http://greenshoot.blogspot.co.uk
Bobbie Rafferty http://beadsong.blogspot.com
Caron Reid http://caronmichelle.blogspot.com.au/
Nicole Rennell http://nicolerennell.com/blog
Cynthia Riggs http://cynthsblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/3rd-annual-challenge-of-color.html
Andrea Ross http://silvermapledesigns.blogspot.com/
Sally Russick http://thestudiosublime.com
Annie Scherz http://www.studioluma.ca
Pam Sears http://crazycreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Renetha Stanziano http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
Sandra Stein http://sannipanni.wordpress.com
Kristen Stevens http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com
Tracy Stillman http://www.tracystillmandesigns.com
Sherri Stokey http://www.knotjustmacrame.com/2012/11/challenge-of-color-reveal.html
Lola Survillo http://www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com
Kay Thomerson http://KayzKreationz.blogspot.com
Jo Tinley http://daisychaindesignsjewellery.blogspot.com
Emma Todd http://www.apolymerpenchant.com
Cory Tompkins http://www.tealwaterdesigns.blogspot.com
Pam Traub http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com
Melissa Trudinger http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com
Michelle Tucker http://michellescreativemusings.blogspot.com/
Shelley Graham Turner http://www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com
Monique Urquhart http://ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.com/
Rachel Van-Walsk http://balancedcrafts.com/blog
Patti Vanderbloemen http://www.myaddictionshandcrafted.blogspot.com
Lesley Watt http://thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com
Lynn White http://lynnwhitejewelry.com/Lynn_White_Jewelry/Lynns_Jewelry_Blog/Lynns_Jewelry_Blog.html
Joan Williams http://www.lilrubyjewelry.com

 


 


65 comments:

  1. Your necklace is beautiful. I love all the earthy colors.

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    1. Thank you, Tanya...I love those colors, too!

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  2. Great earthy choices in your stones! That Sandy Scar pallette is just beautiful and this necklace is perfect for that pallette!

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    1. Both of my palettes were amazing, but for some reason my eye was drawn to the deeper, more subdued colors of Great Sandy Scars rather than the bright colors of Meighen Island...I surprised myself!

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  3. Weren't the Challenge of Color palettes just beautiful? I was so happy with the ones I got. You made such a gorgeous piece with yours! You did a fantastic job on this challenge!

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  4. Love all of that yummy Jasper in your piece. Andrea

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    1. I guess I've become kind of a "rock hound"...I was initially surprised to see all the variations in each type of stone. Now I'm just happy they all exist!

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  5. I love how the earthy tones look together - what a fantastic piece! Thanks for playing along!

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    1. Your color work is incredible. It's opened my eyes to the vast array of colors in every single thing in nature. I can't thank YOU enough for doing what you do!

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  6. Oh, I like. Wonderful earthy tones with just a perfect amount of sparkle to it. Mmm! Very nice!

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  7. A wonderful earthy necklace. I like it. I am partial to jasper too for it's many colors and patterns. Good job.

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  8. Love your necklace - the jasper really pulls all the lovely neutral and earthtone together - beautiful piece! JLynn

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    1. A compliment from you is wonderful to receive...I looooove your work!

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  9. The jasper is just beautiful! This is a gorgeous necklace!

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  10. I love multiple strand jewelry but I find it difficult for ME to make it! Love your work!

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    1. Lori, thank you so much for your sweet comments! You are, without a doubt, one of the loveliest ladies in jewelry blogland...I strive every day to be more like you!

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  11. I love all the varieties of jasper - it was the perfect choice for your lovely necklace!

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    1. OMG, your pieces are so exquisite...I'm not only following your blog, but also your flickr photo albums! The way you put things together is...well, it's genius!

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  12. Lovely design - this is so beautiful!

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  13. Beautiful! Donetta, your triple strand necklace is so pretty, and the strands hang so nicely, (I have such a difficult time with multi strands, I can't seem to get them to lay correctly!) Nice work!

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    1. Oh, thank you, Sally...that means so much coming from you...your work is just beautiful!

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  15. Love the fact that you went for the second palette and not necessarily the "flashiest", Donetta... that happened with several bloggers. We just never know what will appeal to our inspiration! The necklace you made is wonderfully bold. Following your blog so I can come back again whenever you share!

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    1. I can't wait to see more of your work...thanks so much for stopping by and for following!

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  16. Miss Donetta! You really made my heart sing with your kind words. I may be the hostess of this shindig but it is YOUR challenge of color! I am just the conduit that leads you to test the limits of your creativity. It seems that I have done just that, and that makes me happy! I love what you made. I think that it is amazing how wonderful these natural stones mimic the colors and patterns of our beautiful earth. Thank you so much for playing with me! Enjoy the day! Erin

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    1. Erin, my dear, this was a total pleasure. Even more than the pleasure I get from creating something myself, it's even more fun to peek at all the other blogs and see what's shaking there. These ladies are so inspirational!

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  17. Really nice. Love your necklace.

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  18. Love the multi-strand necklace and the colors are awesome (love earthy colors)! Wonderful job!

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  19. Beautiful earth-toned colors. Great job on the multi-strand necklace!

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  20. Hi Donetta,
    Your necklace is so Beautiful and warm with all of the gorgeous Jasper.
    Therese

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    1. Therese, you are lovely! A compliment from you means so much; you create such beautiful pieces that I'm in awe.

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  21. Very wafm earthy and so fitting for the inspiration. Beautiful job! I love the balance of the strands

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  22. Love your interpretation and love the stones you selected to make your piece. Gorgeous!

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    1. This was so much fun...can't wait to do it again! Thanks so much for stopping by, and for your lovely comment.

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  23. What a lovely necklace! Jaspers are so wonderful to work with, and you used them so beautifully!

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    1. What a wonderful compliment...thank you so much for stopping by!

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  24. Hello Donettea,
    I am a new follower on your blog, Thank You for your sweet words you left for me on mine. Xo Your necklace is gorgeous! I love the colors you used in this piece. Wishing you a Happy Day!

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    1. I can't tell you how happy I am to have found your blog...truly, there are no coincidences in life! Just when I needed it most, there it was...your heartfelt story. It meant the world to me.

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  25. Some gemstones already have that landscape quality to them, and you did a wonderful job with your design and color selection.

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  26. Oh, multi-strand jaspers! love it :) The necklace has such an earthy organic feel to it!

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  27. Oh how I love Jasper and that beautiful necklace of yours!!! I also love how beautiful your blog is ... love all the color!

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    1. Ahhhh...thank you so much! My bloggy friend Lori (Pretty Things) created the beautiful blog for me, and I'm very grateful.

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  28. Love how we had the same palette but did different things with it. Love the organic feel of yours.

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting, Mary! I loved this challenge!

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  29. What a pretty piece! I love jasper and they are such a great choice for this challenge! They bring out all the varying textures and colors beautifully!

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    1. Wasn't this a great challenge? I loved visiting all the blogs to see what beautiful stuff had been created!

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  30. I love jasper and you really captured the colors of the Great Sandy Scars in your piece. I had that palette, too and found it was so much fun. Isn't it great the way people interpret the same colors/pictures? Nice job.

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    1. This challenge was fun, educational, and I think the best part was seeing what everyone created...to see how different the finished product was even for people with the same color palette!

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  31. A beautiful necklace, I love the combination of different jaspers! Matches your palette really well.

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  32. Donetta, I just love your necklace! Doing a triple strand is such a wearable style... and your colors, yes, it would be part of my "go to stash" in my jewelry box! Really beautiful! Great to connect with you via this challenge.

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    1. Thank you so much for your lovely comments! It means so much...especially since you're one of my daily "go-to" blogs...I LOVE your work!

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  33. Your earthy beads are off the map, literally!!! Lovely work!

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