We're All Ears :: 3rd Annual Use Your Leftovers Challenge!

Welcome to the We're All Ears 3rd Annual Use Your Leftovers Challenge.  The directions began with a request to take a picture of my bead table.  I hate to show what it looks like.  It is amazing I can find anything on it and sometimes I can't.

My bead table

Next, we were directed to find a divided box, bin, baggies or small bowls and go through the stash on your  table picking out coordinated sets that you can use to create earrings. Put these pieces together with ear wires, chain, findings, etc in each division of the box.  Work quickly! Don't take too much time, just focus on filling the sections.  

Divided box with earring parts

I have a divided box that I use to store earrings components that need to be turned into earrings.  I like to keep my components together in small plastic bags.

I set a timer and allowed 1 hour to make whatever I could in that time.  

Modern  Red Earrings by BayMoonDesign

My first pair of earrings  are modern red earrings.  I love the casual look of the red lampwork paired with black ear wires and black jump rings. These are red earrings that are about 1 inches long from the top of the ear wire. The beautiful red lampwork beads were made by artisan Sue Kennedy. I love how the glass looks in the light. The color makes them perfect for lots of holidays like the Christmas, Valentine's Day, Memorial Day.

Boho Lilac Earrings by BayMoonDesign

The next pair that I made are boho lilac earrings.  I combined lilac ceramic beads with sterling silver ear wires. These modern geometric earrings are a little over an inch from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the ceramic. I think that they have a fun and casual look. I love how the lilac ceramics have a hint of other pastel shades. I just love the color--so hard to find. The ceramics are by artisan Marsha Neal Studio.

Pink Heart Earrings by BayMoonDesign

For my last pair,  I paired the  pretty pink heart ceramics with pink and rose Swarovski crystals and sterling ear wires. I love the sterling silver hearts that are at the bottom of the floral heart design. The ceramic hearts are by British artisan Natalie McKenna of Grubbi.   These earrings are available for purchase here.

In the spirit of giving, Erin Prais-Hintz, the organizer of this blog hop is offering a giveaway of an Emergency Earring Making kit - with beads and findings to use to make multiple pairs of earrings - valued at over $40.  In order to be chosen, you have to participate in the blog hop starting on December 15th! Winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries on December 25th.  The LinkyTools party is open until December 25th so you have lots of time to play and visit!

Let's get this leftover party started right HERE at Erin's website. Thanks for organizing this Erin.