tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835147532569240962.post1046587594986323834..comments2024-03-07T16:45:52.742+00:00Comments on Curling Stones for Lego People: Unblogged Bead Challenge: 37 beads & 13 bangles later...Marshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02215135884256731783noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835147532569240962.post-37238965258208643922015-07-06T22:21:00.621+01:002015-07-06T22:21:00.621+01:00It was nice surprise and far more fun than weeding...It was nice surprise and far more fun than weeding (which I only ever do when I need to paint the fence), it was really stormy and the thunder was superb, played havoc with my lighting though!<br /><br />Ah my Beadmaker Bead from Julie, isn't it lush? (Oops excuse the pun). I asked for a green version of my pink and blue versions, I think she did wonderfully I was so pleased when it arrived, surpassed my expectations. That's never leaving my stash!<br /><br />I think Brown Desert is an oftern underestimated bead, it's such a gorgeous colour, I've another Magical Lamp on the way so 2 of each very soon - if the new collection also contains some other brown sparklies I can see a new combo coming on!! Not that I have any spare cash at the moment but I'm sure if I dig deep enough down the back of the sofa I can shake a few pennies out!<br /><br />As I said earlier to Amanda, it was so cathartic to clear out my unblogged list... I've kept some of the newer beads back that I have ideas for, but this was my if I didn't have a definite plan I was about to put into action, it was going in the challenge!<br /><br />I didn't realise it would be so many either, my only excuse is that it's two years worth... <br /><br />Mars xxMarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211092166880573199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835147532569240962.post-9801285971842600842015-07-06T22:13:58.440+01:002015-07-06T22:13:58.440+01:00No.11 surprised me, I would never normally put tog...No.11 surprised me, I would never normally put together those stones as they are too similar being pale, yet so different - but when I did put them together the whole combo just seemed to click with Everscale, it's good to do something different, it's why I like challenges.<br /><br />I often hear beadmakers saying there aren't a lot of decent pinks out there that play nicely, will let you know if I come across any! I quite fancy a nice hot pink too! That particular pink/purple stripe was bought preloved from a friend, don't think I've seen anything similar since.<br /><br />We'll all have to be on hot pink watch! (er, actually that sounds a bit rude, but you and I know what we mean)<br /><br />Mars xxMarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211092166880573199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835147532569240962.post-2605129619248165712015-07-06T22:04:30.858+01:002015-07-06T22:04:30.858+01:00On a side note I was counting up my made up bracel...On a side note I was counting up my made up bracelets and was shocked to find there were 9... my make and break habit is becoming a bit more of a make and leave together habit! I used to have only have 2-3 permanent combos on the go... when I get my new case it's definitely time for a proper sort out.<br /><br />I really like some of these combos, it was a good excercise in ignoring the obvious and trying out some new ideas.<br /><br />Also quite cathartic to have such a clear out of my unblogged beads too! <br /><br />Mars xx<br /><br />Marshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211092166880573199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835147532569240962.post-68574997415125545082015-07-06T13:07:47.020+01:002015-07-06T13:07:47.020+01:00This looks like a great way to spend a rainy Sunda...This looks like a great way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon. :) If you ever get tired of that green and black in combo 4, I'd be happy to rehome it!! :D That's also a beauty of a brown desert that you have.<br /><br />Everscale keeps jumping on and off my wishlist, so it was nice to see it with other beads too.<br /><br />I'm sure I have unblogged beads, although I'd have to dig through pictures a bit to see which ones have never made it on a combo. And I think I'd have to use other beads from my beadbox since I think I don't have that many. Although I suspect if I did the challenge I would find out it was more than I thought! Tracyhttp://www.blackbootslonglegs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835147532569240962.post-26441780983944052882015-07-06T09:17:03.946+01:002015-07-06T09:17:03.946+01:00Love these! I think my favourite is no. 11 - Ever...Love these! I think my favourite is no. 11 - Everscale has been on my wishlist for a while. It looks stunning on your bangle. I love your hot pink stripe bead in no. 1 too - I keep asking beadmakers for something with a strong fuchsia pink like this, and they keep telling me it's impossible to achieve with glass! I think I'll have to keep trying...Nellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1835147532569240962.post-34771915034908475492015-07-06T08:46:17.290+01:002015-07-06T08:46:17.290+01:00Great blog! There are some lovely combos here - I ...Great blog! There are some lovely combos here - I particularly like the first one. I did something similar once and cleared out all the beads in my beadbox which weren't on permanent bracelets and made a new bracelet from them. That is now a permanent bracelet on its own because I liked the result so much.Amanda Machttp://www.wikibeadia.comnoreply@blogger.com