Sunday, October 27, 2013

Oktoberfest :: Octoberfest

This is Rita's second annual hop to celebrate Octoberfest! And she's got quite a line up of participants. She's already at 50 people, and had nearly as many last year.

Rita of Toltec Jewels calls this time of year "October Magic" and the colors of Fall "glowing embers in the sky." 

I'm inclined to agree with her. I do really love the deep orange-red you can see in these images, and that I can see all over New England during "Leaf Peeping" Season (as they call it around here).   

The colors this time of year are an inspiration for design, and so I started with the images straight off of Rita's blog post.  I do have a tendency to create Pinterest boards for inspiration, and of course I have one for New England that is full of these colors of Fall. Yeah, I'm a tad obsessed.  

Alrighty then, back to my project for this hop. Using Rita's images as my inspiration I created a series of earrings. 

The colors remind me of carnelian stones, copper and brass. And so, that is exactly what I used in my Fall-inspired earring series. The beautiful copper in these are from Melinda of Orrtec. She makes her own components and they really are gorgeous!

I also belong to Blogging Business Artisans who have a challenge out for this month to get ready for the holidays. And while I'm not one to do Christmas inspired jewelry, I am certainly one to use the colors of Fall in my designs! I do really love this time of year, and can't wait to see what all the other artists created for Rita's Octoberfest-inspired hop!


Caroline                                       http:// Carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com
Andrea Glick-Zenith                     http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/
Dolores Raml                               http://craftydscreations.wordpress.com/
Karla Morgan                               http://TexasPepperJams.blogspot.com
Susie Harris                                 http://jewelleryjunkie.blogspot.com/
Susan                                          http://libellulajewelry.com
Mischelle                                      http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/
Billi                                               http://billi-rs-rothove.blogspot.com/
Kay Thomerson                           http://kayzkreationz.blogspot.com/
Jean Yates                                  http://prettykittydogmoonjewelry.blogspot.com/
Kelly Hosford Patterson               http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com
Kathy Lindemer                           http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com
Liz E                                            http://beadcontagion.blogspot.com
Jasvanti Patel                              http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
Christie Murrow                           www.charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com
Jodie Marshall                             http://marshalljodie.blogspot.com/
Andrea Trank                              http://heavenlanecreations.com/
Dini Bruinsma                              http://angazabychanges.blogspot.nl
Elsie Deliz Fonseca                     http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com/
Pepita                                         www.pepita-handmade.blogspot.com
Karla Morgan                              http://texaspepperjams.blogspot.com/
Kathleen                                     http://99bobotw.blogspot.com/
Vera Lynn                                   http://veradesigns.blogspot.com/
Rana Wilson                               http://ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com/
Catherine King                           http://catherines-musings.blogspot.com/
Lily Vincent                                 http://thecreativeklutz.blogspot.co.uk/
Janice Hidey (Janimar)               http://drawingthelinesomewhere.com/
Cory Tompkins                           http://TealwaterDesigns.blogspot.com
Candida Castleberry                  www.spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com
Cynthia Kent Machata                http://antiquitytravelers.blogspot.com/
Alicia Marinache                         http://www.allprettythings.ca
Linda Anderson                          http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
Leah Curtis                                 http://beadyeyedbunny.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Reno (JenRen)              http://jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/
Robin Reed                                 http://willowdragon.blogspot.com/
Tanty Sri Hartanti                        www.tjewellicious.blogspot.com
Lisa Lodge                                  http://gratefulartist.blogspot.com/
Ingrid A.                                      http://lilisgems.wordpress.com/
Judy Turner                                www.silver-rains.blogspot.com
Gina Hockett                               http://freestyleelements.blogspot.com/
Nelly May                                    www.smellynelly.blogspot.com
Tanya McGuire                           http://tanyamcguire.blogspot.com/
Ahowin                                        http://www.blog.ahowinjewelry.com
Sonya Stille                                 http://dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com
Pam                                            http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com
Carol D.                                      http://dillmansdallies.blogspot.com/
Asri Wahyuningsih                      http://asribeadwork.blogspot.com/
Ginger Bishop                             http://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com
Janine                                         http://www.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories
Shaiha Williams                          http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/
Toltec Jewels (Rita, your hostess)  www.JewelSchoolFriends.com

29 comments:

  1. Hi:
    Beautiful and very inspiring challenge.Fantastic collection of earrings in the Autumn mood.Lovely colors and textures.
    -All the Best-
    -Halinka-

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  2. Your earrings are incredible!!! Just gorgeous!

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  3. These are all so beautiful~the colors are so rich and warm and comforting. All the components are gorgeous. That second pair....OhMyBeadyGoodness! YES!!! Those are my absolute favorites!

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  4. Cynthia, you know I love the fall colors, too, and I love all of the earrings you've made! Can not possibly choose just one favorite ... all of them are beautiful!

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  5. Those round donut earrings with the verdigris really want to live with me. I'm not a huge fan of "holiday" jewelry either but I know you'll find an equally inspiring photo for winter and make some lovely seasonal pieces.

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  6. The trees are just so beautiful this time of year!
    The colors in your earrings really represent them well! Love the first pair in the first set. And the first pair in the second set actually reminds me a little of Christmas with the red and white :)

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  7. Gorgeous Fall collection you've amassed there, Cynthia! Love them all! Carnelian is perfect for fall-inspired jewelry :)

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  8. You are right, one can't go wrong using our beautiful variety of fall colours for inspiration, Cynthia... these are lovely examples!

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  9. What a great collection! Every pair is one that I would be happy to wear.

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  10. I'm a big fan of copper and these earrings are stunning! Lovely, lovely. Christie

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  11. Oh those truly are fabulous components! Love what you've done with them and great photography! Thanks for sharing.

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  12. The earrings are stunning!! And, I love the Autumn pictures! Beautiful!

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  13. What a round up of beautiful earrings. Well done!

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  14. Lovely group of earrings. They are all warm, fun and ultimately wearable!

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  15. Wow, beautiful all around...autumn images and jewelry!

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  16. Love your earring collection, Cynthia! The orange-red and copper look wonderful together! My favourite pair is the middle one bottom row!

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  17. Beautiful fall earrings Cynthia! Carnelian always reminds me of fall foliage too. We leaf peeped in Cambridge on Columbus Day weekend at our peak. It was glorious!

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  18. Beautiful earrings Cynthia.
    I love Carnelian it is the perfect stone for fall designs and so is copper.
    Therese

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  19. Great collection of earrings!!!
    Have a good week, dear friend!! and my g for you!!!:))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  20. Gorgeous collection and reflection of Autumn. Love those earrings!

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  21. What a beautiful Fall collection, Cynthia! Both the photos and your earrings! You're fortunate to be living in such an amazing part of the country - I wish I could get up there to see the foliage. Quite pretty here in VA too though. :-)

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  22. Fabulous collection of earrings!! I am having a ball checking out all the people who participated in this hop - there are some super great fall/autumn designs - definitely getting me in the mood for the season!

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  23. Great pieces of art. All of the copper ones are my favorite. B^)

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  24. love the collection of earrings. Will you like to follow each other on GFC? xoxo
    New Post Fashion Talks

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  25. What a beautiful Fall collection your earrings, in stunning♥ colours. The last pair is my favourite, turquoise and copper,yummy!!!

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  26. Those are so pretty!! They look perfect for the Fall!

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  27. great post love the earrings The round pair is my favorite. I think it is the color such a pretty patina.

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