I always love a good challenge. One of my current favorites is the Glitz Lounge challenge group on Flickr. Each month, we get a theme to play around with and create a piece based on that theme.
The group was started back in June with some fantastic theme’s to play around with. To kick off the challenge group, June’s theme was “La Dolce Vita”, which I previously blogged about. This was the piece I made for the challenge:
La Dolce Vita – $180
This necklace, made with quartz, keishe pearls and watermelon tourmaline, was a hit with the group. I think what they liked the most was its flexibility. Being wearable as one long 36″ necklace or doubled into an 18″ focal piece, really extends its life and usability.
For July, our theme was “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!” and here is my take on the theme:
This was another hit with the group. The blackened sterling silver really set off the colors of the prehnite, carnelian and apatite stones I selected. The only thing was that we couldn’t decide if I should have used peridot instead of the prehnite. I’m actually still on the fence about that! I haven’t posted these for sale, but I’ll make sure they go up next week.
With my birthday and preparations for Dragon*Con, I wasn’t able to get around to making an August “Art-Inspired Piece” theme piece, but one of the great things about this group is that we can catch up on our own time. So I have the materials set out…some beautiful rutilated quartz and imperial jasper pendants that I can’t wait to make into their own little piece of art. My September “Cocktail-Inspired Pieces” theme piece will follow shortly, I’m sure.
There are other groups I participate in that have challenges, but I’m always looking for more to help me expand my creativity. If you like challenges, one of the topics of this week’s EtsyBlogger’s Street Team Carnival is challenges or contests. Reading the the carnival would be a great way to see what other events are out there for participating.
I’ve been thinking about posing a challenge myself. It’s time to use up some supplies! What does everyone think about that?
I love the necklace with the watermelon tourmaline! Tourmaline, peridot, and citrine are some of my favorites :)
DragonCon, eh? Did you dress up?
No wonder that necklace was a hit. It’s beautiful
great to hear about the challenges out there. and love your wirewrapping July theme piece. {:-Deb
bring on the challenge!
@agoodwitchtoo – Thank you! Nah, no dressing up for us. The most we did was wear appropriate t-shirts. :) It’s way too hot out there! hehe
@Myfanwy – Thank you so much. The large quartz does have some inclusions, but I feel they just add to the beauty of the piece.
@Deb – Thank you! It has to be one of my favorite pieces yet!
@Shell – I’m getting closer to it! Better to use than continue this buying streak of mine. ;)
I missed Dragoncon this year. I’m so jealous!
@SenoraMuertos – Hah! Then don’t go flipping through my Flickr set for the con…I’d hate to see you turn green. ;)
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