Treasures Found – We start off with ABS editor Erin Prais-Hintz sharing her renewed commitment to participate in each monthly challenge for 2011!
Palumbo Polymer Jewelry – Created a textural treat with a color mokume gane polymer clay beads combined with wood and shell.
Bead for Busy Gals – Shares an etched metal and lampwork glass creation.
Stories They Tell – Created a polymer clay necklace that is swimming with color.
Jenn Judd Rocks – Shows off a copper river entwining a lampwork art bead.
Mackin-Art – Pulled out the seed beads and created a freeform swirling river.
Leggende Segrete – Created a bold polymer clay necklace inspired by the texture of our challenge painting.
Kristi Bowman Designs – Transformed a sari ribbon into a color river that accents a bronze pendant that she created.
EE Bead and Metal Works – Mother and daughter design team created an enamel and beaded necklace in this collaborative effort.
Shaterra Clay Studio – Looked on the sunny side of the brown river to create a color and fun necklace.
Inslandgirl’s Insights – Was so inspired she created two necklaces for the challenge and incorporated her new favorite metal – copper!
Linda Landig – Created a vibrant ceramic pendant that pulls some of the brighter colors from the inspiration piece.
Beading by Malin – Shares a story of artistic connections across the globe inspired by this month’s challenge.
Create with Spirit – Pulled together ribbon, wire and ceramic art bead for a completely unique bracelet.
Art with Moxie – Fashioned a mixed media beaded collage of unique elements for a show-stopping necklace.
A Dose of Inspiration – Created whimsical polymer clay beads inspired by this month’s painting. And she offers a peek into the making of her clay pods.
Mary Harding – Shares cherished childhood memories brought back by this month’s inspiration.
Beautifully Broken Me – Created a metal and ceramic stunner in this modern necklace.
Bee Tree By Me – Was able to break out of the winter doldrums with an infusion of bright floral and heart creations in her challenge necklace.
For the Love of Beads – Whipped together a sugary-sweet necklace with a bright and fun color palette.
Thanks to everyone who participated – this was such a great month of creativity! I’m totally inspired. Join us tomorrow to find out who is the winner from this month’s Challenge! Wednesday starts a brand new challenge for February, I’m looking forward to seeing what you create next.
(If I missed your blog post, leave the link in the comments below and I will add you to the list.)
m.e.
January 31, 2011 at 11:21 amI LOVE this review of the entries!!!
I find each month of the year enriched by ABS's readers wonderful inspired designs.
I was interested to see how many hearts appeared this month!!!
Can't wait for the next challenge!
m.e. 🙂
Kristi Bowman
January 31, 2011 at 12:40 pmWhat a fantastic month of creations, I think everybody really pushed the envelop and did amazing work!!! Thanks to all who make this happen!
TesoriTrovati
January 31, 2011 at 7:24 pmSuch great creations! People were really inspired by this painting. I just flitted around to the hoppers. I like having the blog hop in one place. Thanks!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Jen V.
January 31, 2011 at 11:27 pmLove the blog roll! It's cool to see how everyone was inspired differently and beautifully!
Malin de Koning
February 1, 2011 at 12:07 pmAn inspirational blog tour indeed. Lovely creations by so many. That painting really did it for many of us. And look, there is a picture of my contribution aswell 🙂 What a treat!
Cillaw
February 1, 2011 at 5:09 pmHello,
I have to start jumping!
I do not have a blog but I did submit three different entries. My firsts!!!
You can find me on Etsy,
I am seller: tellyourgirlfriends!
Thanks!
Cilla
Cillaw
February 1, 2011 at 5:09 pmHello,
I have to start jumping!
I do not have a blog but I did submit three different entries. My firsts!!!
You can find me on Etsy,
I am seller: tellyourgirlfriends!
Thanks!
Cilla