This month it is my turn to host the theme for Alicia's Creative Continuum of 7 Artist Challenge. We post each month on the 26th, so it a little over a week away. But I wanted to give a shout out since we have a whole lot of blog hops coming up through the end of the month, so don't forget to check in!
I picked a theme that I thought we could have some fun with that is an old adage for brides. And then I sent out the mixture to match: something old (reclaimed sari silk), something new (imperial jasper), something borrowed (several remaining leaf toggles from a ZnetShows hop) and something blue (apatite rounds).
Meaning: It is said that
something old represents continuity, something new offers optimism for the
future, something borrowed symbolizes borrowed happiness, something blue stands
for purity, love and fidelity and a sixpence in your show is a wish for good
fortune and prosperity
June tend to be a month for weddings, so I thought I'd challenge us with the theme, but I'm hoping I see some great non-traditional pieces with the loot!
For some reason I was so excited to get this out to all the other artists that I didn't remember to take a picture of the beads before dropping them into the mail. But Monique, Sally and Therese all sent me pictures ... and so I'm going to use them all. Thanks Ladies! Can't wait to see what all of you made! Be sure to check back in to see everyone's reveals: Alicia, (our host), Christine, Emma, Monique, Sally and Therese.
Hi Cynthia,
ReplyDeleteInspiration hit me on the same day I sent the photo to you and I sat down and got my piece done in about 2.5 hours. I am very pleased with my piece. I am looking forward to the reveal to see everyone's pieces.
Therese
Excited to see all the interpretations, Cynthia :)
ReplyDeleteAll my favorite colors! Can't wait!
ReplyDeletethis was a challenge! but, for me, simple won out in the end. your goodie bag was really beautiful :-) see you all at the hop!
ReplyDeleteand thanks for sending us this package Cynthia!
this was a challenge! but, for me, simple won out in the end. your goodie bag was really beautiful :-) see you all at the hop!
ReplyDeleteand thanks for sending us this package Cynthia!
What a perfect theme for June weddings! And I love the pieces you chose to represent the old adage.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun theme, I can't wait to see what beautiful pieces are created.
ReplyDeleteValerie
Everyday Inspired
What a challenge! I never gave much thought to the true meaning of this old adage. But now I will think more of it as I come across it.
ReplyDeleteA lovely round robin, those blue stones are beautiful
ReplyDeleteCynthia!!!! I missed you...I am so sorry I had been able to pop by of late...Moving house and renovating took every inch of me. I love this post you always so much love an thought into your posts..it inspires me to do the same and give good content...you are my hero!!! sending you tight hugs always. I am wearing your piece with pride very often oh must do post on that.....Chelsea
ReplyDeleteExcellent challenge ;o) I love the meaning ;o)
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm so late ~ I had tons of fun with this one :) The colours are my favourite and the piece ended up being exactly what I wanted it to be! Can't wait to see what everyone made.
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