Sunday, January 17, 2010

Bead Journal for January


 When so much is brown, grey and dark out side I felt drawn to the splashiest color combo I could think of. Orange and hot pink seemed to fit the bill. I found myself looking forward to coming home and working with these colors. It seemed to fill some sort of color deficiency in me.



I dug out some sequins I've had for far too long and never used.



I haven't decided how I want to finish these. Do I turn them into individual pieces or wait until I have finished all twelve and put them all together? Oh well, I guess I have a year to figure that out.

17 comments:

Carol Creech said...

This is beautiful and warm - I love it! Perfect for the middle of January. Look forward to seeing more!
Carol

Crazy Mama said...

i like the color combination!

Gerry Krueger said...

I love these colors for the new year... It's like fireworks, champangne,and the little horns you blow and they whiz out and with all colors and ribbons...

Gerry K.

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

I love these color choices and your beading is exquisite. Did you teach yourself, or have you taken classes with Robin? Your bead and stitch diversity make this (and all your work) so very interesting.
Carol

Anonymous said...

I love your meandering style of beading, yet it all comes together in the end beautifully -- even the 3D stacks fit right in! I also like that you chose cheery colors in a dreary time of year. Beautiful!

Elizabeth said...

love your color choices and the ruffles are such fuN!!!!
Elizabeth

Karen S said...

Great colors for January -- warms me right up!

a2susan said...

Just the right colors for this time of year (at least for those of us who live in gray climates!). Makes me think of a magnificent sunset.

Susan

Kelly said...

Very cheery for January! I really like this color combination...puts me in a better mood for sure! Your work is beautiful!

abeadlady said...

Stunning piece, Beth. Love the colors you chose. Can't wait to see more of your work.
Arline

beadingprincess said...

Beautiful and colorful! It gives me the feeling of hope for spring! I'm in awe of everyone's work, but specially love the colorful, free-flowing beadwork such as yours.
kat

Beth S. said...

Well gosh, you guys are making me blush. Thanks for all of the lovley complements.

Shirley Cook - Jumping Jack Glass said...

Oh how bright and happy - and your work is just lovely! The sequins make me think of a crown.

Robin said...

Your colors make me spin with joy.. a dance of passion! I love the idea of using your BJP to solve a winter color deficiency issue! LOL... it's grand!

Robin A.

Barb said...

Oooo! It's hot hot hot! I love the colors and the energy. Great work!

Unknown said...

Just wonderful! I love the colors you put together and the beading on it. Very festive and happy.

Magpie Sue said...

I agree with everything everyone else has said! This is gorgeous - never mind that orange and hot pink happens to be one of my favorite color combinations ;- )