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Friday, January 31, 2020

January Art Elements Theme Challenge – Berries Berries Berries!

Basket of Berries
Basket of Berries

When I saw the theme for January's Art Element Challenge is berries, I committed to participate right away. Artist and designer Karen Totten issued the challenge and I knew this would provide me with the opportunity to buy some beads for the spring season.

I'm already planning and creating my spring jewelry. I think berry earrings will be perfect as spring earrings. The color palette of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, juniper berries sounds so appealing!

I located some beautiful lampwork berries from ChristianeImkamp . I was taken by how real they look. I came up with three different designs for three different berries. The earrings went together quickly after that.

Strawberry Earrings by BayMoonDesign
Strawberry Earrings by BayMoonDesign

These are beautiful lampwork strawberry earrings with sterling silver ear wires. The red berry dangles look like real fruit. I think they would make a lovely Valentine gift.


Red Raspberry Earrings by BayMoonDesign
Red Raspberry Earrings by BayMoonDesign

These are glass red raspberry earrings with natural brass leaves and ear wires . The berries look like they were made by nature. The art jewelry is perfect for fans of berries and foodies.
Pantone Color of the Year for 2020
Pantone Color of the Year for 2020

As it happens, a gorgeous blueberry color is the Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue. My blueberry earrings are using this new hue.
Blueberry Earrings by BayMoonDesign
Blueberry Earrings by BayMoonDesign

These are glass blueberry earrings with sterling silver ear wires. Each lampwork blue berry has a sterling silver leaf charm with it. This is a beautiful piece of fruit art jewelry. It is perfect for a Valentine or spring gift.

A special thanks to Karen Totten for this fun theme.

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13 comments:

  1. Divya NFebruary 1, 2020 at 3:23 AM

    Great choice of beads for the earrings - they look really berry like.

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  2. LaneyFebruary 1, 2020 at 6:01 AM

    Those raspberries look good enough to eat!! Lovely ear rings just perfect for the up coming Spring season :D

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  3. Cathy Spivey MendolaFebruary 1, 2020 at 10:27 AM

    Oh my! All the berries that you found to create these earrings are so realistic. The strawberries look ready to eat;-) But my faves are the blueberries. They are just perfect paired with the silver leaf. That color blue is so rich and saturated and looks fresh picked!

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    1. baymoondesignFebruary 2, 2020 at 11:00 AM

      Thank you! These are my favorite of the pairs. I just love those blueberries.

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  4. Jennifer CameronFebruary 1, 2020 at 1:19 PM

    I'm ready for berry season after reading your post! They look good enough to eat. Looks like you have a good start on your spring line of jewelry.

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  5. Tammy AdamsFebruary 1, 2020 at 1:56 PM

    Your berry earrings are all perfectly sweet. I agree they would make lovely Valentine's gifts.

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  6. CatFebruary 1, 2020 at 3:09 PM

    I started writing, then I saw Jennifer's comment ... she took the words out of my mouth. Good enough to eat and perfect for the farmer's market! :-D

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  7. AntiquityTravelersFebruary 1, 2020 at 3:48 PM

    These are wonderful!

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  8. Karen TottenFebruary 1, 2020 at 11:31 PM

    Lovely jewelry! I’m especially in love with the blueberry earrings. Thank you for joining the challenge! ❤️

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  9. KarinFebruary 2, 2020 at 2:49 AM

    Fabulous berry beads! I love the blueberries, they look so real and sweet!

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  10. CraftyHopeFebruary 25, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    How fortunate that were were able to find someone who makes such yummy beads. As raspberries are my favorite berry, it's no surprise to me that those are my favorite in this bunch. Beautifully done, Kathy!!

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