Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Getting Creative with Cabs--Cabochons Challenge/Hop!




Green Cabochon by Bay Moon Design

I want to thank Sally Russick for creating this challenge.  If it weren't for her and her wonderful tutorials on her website, I would still have 2 beautiful cabochons that are in need of beading.  Now I have 2 beautiful pieces of jewelry.

The rules for the challenge were simple:
1. Create a piece of jewelry
2. Use at least one cabochon in your design

3.  HAVE fun!

I won a green and pink cabochons last year and I put them aside because I had no idea what to do with them and then Sally came along with her challenge.  I got both of them out and ordered supplies that Sally suggested.

Tools that I ordered:

beading needles -Size 12
sewing scissors or scissors with a sharp tip
e6000 glue

Supplies that I used:

2 cabochons
seed beads size 11/0  2 colors for each
seed beads size 15/0 1 color for each
C-lon beading thread in several matching colors
Lacy’s Stiff Stuff
Felt 

I used all of Sally's videos and followed them step by step to create the green and pink cabs.
The green cab is on a silk ribbon and the pink I have yet to decide on what I will put it on.  I am waiting to get some ideas from the others on this blog hop. 

Pink Snowflake Cab by Bay Moon Design
I found it very relaxing beading these pieces.  I had to work under a lamp with magnification, but I do with all of my jewelry.  I loved having the videos available since I could pause and replay as often as necessary.  Sally was there holding my hand through the entire process.  I contacted her several times with questions and she got back to me promptly.  I as really pleased with how both of mine turned out.  I still want to spend some time creating something special to put my pink cab on.  I am open to suggestions! 

 Thank you Sally!  Please visit her blog and the other other participants.  Comments are welcome!
D Lynne  Bowland
AliciaMarinache           
Lynn Jobber           
JennyDavies-Reazor           
Jo-Ann  Woolverton           
MardeLowe           
DawnDoucette           
Mary K McGraw           
Gloria Allen           

Cheri Reed           
Sonya Stille           
Elizabeth Owens Dwy           
Veralynne   Malone           
TaniaHagen           
Lynsey  Brooks           
Christina Miles           
Holly  Westfall           
Kathy  Lindemer           YOU ARE HERE!
PattiVanderbloemen           

Therese Frank           
Adrienne Berry           
Liz   E

Tanty  Sri Hartanti           
Ginger Bishop
Renetha Stanziano           
Marlene  Cupo           
SandiVolpe           
Sharyl McMillian-Nelson           
Niky  Sayers

Mischelle Fanucchi           
Tracy  Stillman           
Skylar Bre’z           
Ann Schroeder           
PaulaKramer
Jess Green           
Susan Kennedy           
Stacie  Florer           
Cathie  Carroll           
Susan F.


Michelle Caballero       
Sabine Dittrich           
Kristina Johansson           
Kimberly Sturrup-Roberts           
Melissa  Meman           
Cheryl McCloud         
Michelle  Timms           
Cindy  Pack                    
Lynda  Carson

Cynthia  Machata           
Julia  Harris           
Karin  Slaton
Ingrid  Anderson           
KarinGrosset Grange
Jasvanti  Patel  
Inge  von Roos
Molly Alexander




 
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14 comments:

  1. AntiquityTravelersSeptember 19, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    I love the soft colors in these cabs - such wonderful bead work!

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  2. Becky PancakeSeptember 20, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Kathy your cabs are beautiful and your beadwork is great. I would put the pink one on a spiral rope.

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  3. Bits of LearningSeptember 20, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Kathy, you definitely created two beautiful pendants! You did FANTASTIC work beading around the cabochons and i'm thrilled to hear that the videos were a help. Thank you so much for taking part in the challenge!!

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  4. CherylSeptember 20, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Those cabs are beautiful! And you did a great job with the bezels.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    I love the green pendant. I'd have never thought to pull the white out in the bezel like that. Brilliant!

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  6. Therese's TreasuresSeptember 21, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    You did two beautiful pieces my favorite is the green one.
    Therese

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  7. LizSeptember 21, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Bravo. Well done! Both cabs turned out beautifully. I hope you do more.

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  8. SharylSeptember 22, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Those are just beautiful, Kathy! I love the cabs from Bay Moon Designs, and what you did with them seems just perfect!

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  9. SharylSeptember 22, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Kathy, the cabs you won are lovely and you've done a beautiful job with them too! Your bead selection seems just perfect for each of these necklaces!

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  10. lamplight craftsSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    I really like that green cab. You did a good job with your beading. I think a kumihimo cord would work for either of the designs. Very pretty pieces.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Sorry that I am so late to the blog hopping. Sally is a great teacher and you are a FAST and fantastic student. Great Job!

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  12. Empty nester at lastSeptember 29, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Beautiful! I really like the green one. And I agree with Renetha, a kumihimo cord would look killer. Great Job! Thanks for sharing.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    So happy you've added another lovely technique to showcase your gorgeous cabs. I'm particularly taken by the pale green one!

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  14. Paula, Chief Bead OfficerSeptember 29, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Lovely cab work. The first one reminds me a bit of seashells. Great job!

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