One of the bead hops I participated in this summer was the "My Country, Of Thee I Bead!" hop hosted by Nan Smith of Wired Nan. The challenge was to create a piece of jewelry based on the country of our choice. I love all things USA, so I was absolutely tickled silly to participate in this challenge. Maybe it was growing up in the heartland, but I have always been very proud of the American Spirit. One of my very favorite things in the world is when the national anthem is being played before a ballgame. It doesn't matter if there are 20 people or 20,000 people, but when all of them stand together and stand quietly while the anthem is being performed, it gives me goosebumps every time. I have been very into my hardware jewelry lately, so when I saw the red hardware crosses, they seemed perfect for this challenge. I wanted them to be the star of the earrings, so I added one single red, white and blue crystal as a dangling charm. They are surprisingly lightweight and really fun to wear. And I am thrilled with how they turned out. Thank you Nan for hosting a fun challenge--I can't wait to see what everyone else created. You can see what everyone else created by clicking on the links below.
Nan Smith (host): wirednan.blogspot.ca Canada Dini Bruinsma: http://angazabychanges.blogspot.ca The Netherlands Stephanie Weiss : http://uniquelymebwd.blogspot.com USA Ana Cravidao (ACBeads) :http://acbeads.blogspot.com. Portugal Liz E :[email protected]. USA Vera: veradesigns.blogspot.com Germany (USA) Andra : http://bijouxdemonange.blogspot.com Romania Delilah: http://mssdelilah.wordpress.com Romania Jessica Murray: http://whimsicalweavings.blogspot.com USA Mischelle: http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com Rebecca : http://www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.ca/ France (USA) LiliKrist: http://pcbylik.blogspot.com Indonesia N Vakentine Studio : www.nvalentine.blogspot.com Canada Karin: maverickbeads.blogspot.ca Calgary, Canada Diah Anggreni : http://pernik-manik.blogspot.com Indonesia Karen : www.overthemoon-design.com Australia Cath Thomas : http://samohtac.blogspot.ca Switzerland Asri Wahyuningsih : http://asribeadwork.blogspot.com USA Crysalis Jewelry Design Denmark ( Canada) Jasvanti Patel: www.jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com USA Lola: http://beadlolabead.blogspot.ca USA Beccy Peterson Sweden (USA) Paula Hisel : www.simplybeadiful.weebly.com USA Inge von Roos: ingetraud.wordpress.com Germany Laurie Vyselaar: Lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com. USA Toltec Jewels: http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com USA Anindita Basu: www.alankarshilpa.blogspot.com USA
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6/29/2013 09:38:31 am
Hi! I had some trouble finding your post in this site. These are fun earrings - I love their modern look. Have a nice weekend. Ana
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Those are great earrings! can't believe they are made from hardware! Fun and creative. Thanks for sharing your inspiration. I get goosebumps too when I hear/sing the Canadian national album.Since I'm a baseball fan and all the other teams beside Toronto's Blue Jays are from the USA I hear your anthem at every game and I love it!
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6/30/2013 07:02:00 am
Paula, I am so pleased I found your post. I updated my Blog Hop post so the participants' listings now have your specific url, so hopefully others will find you too. You made some terrific jewelry!
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6/30/2013 10:34:32 am
I love how you enameled washers. What a great idea. You earrings turned out nicely.
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