Sharing Bead Soup

Portion of the Bead Soup I sent to my beading challenge partner Susan,

Club Creative Studio is taking part in the Bead Soup Challenge #7.  It will be fun sharing Bead Soup.

Please review past posts regarding the details of this wonderful sharing and creating challenge for those making hand-made beads and jewelry from them. Since the arrival of my beads from my bead exchange partner, Susan I have had time to simmer the ideas I have and will soon begin my creative thought process and my design using the beads she sent me last week.  I am looking forward to the creative growth.

I have not gotten official word that my box has indeed arrived to New Hampshire however, it has had adequate time. With that in mind, I would like to go ahead and share what I included in my package of fun. The idea of sharing is to highlight some of your own hand-made beads and pair them with interesting items that can be utilized in a creative challenge for the artist on the receiving end to express in their own style.  Lori Anderson is the host and brain-child behind the organization of this particular bead challenge.  It is perfect “soup” , warming my soul on a cold winter day for me living in Philadelphia.  I welcome the challenge.

I included a variety of supplies and I hope she is inspired to do something fun and add her own components if she desires as well. I included items of stone, Czech glass, hand-rolled clay beads, hand-twisted wire worked beads, seed beads, ceramic, rhinestone and metal charm elements just to name a few.

Perhaps she will blog about her experience. I plan to document my creative journey on the Club Creative Studio Facebook page with photos and within this blogging platform. I am happy to share the experience of the creative thought process and creative expression of this beading challenge by sharing my Bead Soup Challenges.

It is my hope that you find the steps that I take interesting and keep in touch as I share the trials and tribulations of this beading challenge. Please check back for future posts on this topic here and on the page: http://www.facebook.com/clubcreativestudio

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The Bead Soup Challenge

Club Creative Studio is one of over 500 participants in the 7th Bead Challenge and Blog Party. Wonderful artists, wonderful talents, wonderful art, wonderful blogs and wonderful opportunity to learn about beads and beading.

Good Luck to all who are creating with beads for the love of art.

What would be reasons why someone would desire to participate in a bead challenge?

1. Taking part in a bead challenge is a creative growth step. Anyone who takes part in a bead challenge has a will to grow creatively.

2. Taking part in a bead challenge allows you to discover the power you have within to create with unknown factors and become successful from that.

3. A beading challenge brings together like-minded persons who create and design items using beads. They also bring together friendships with common grounds.

4. Taking part in a bead challenge is a welcome challenge for many to become aware of talents of others who are creating hand-made beads and items from them.

Here is a list of those who are participating within the 2013 creative journey alongside of me. I am happy that so many are inspiring and expressing with art. Thank you in advance to anyone from this list who stops by this blog to visit, or who follow my creativity on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/clubcreativestudio and who take time to browse or order from the Club Creative Studio website at http://www.clubcreativestudio.com

Alicia Marinache	www.allprettythings.ca
Adlinah Kamsir	www.dreamstruckdesigns.blogspot.com
Agata Grygiel	www.inny-pamietnik.blogspot.com
Agi Kiss	www.moonsafaribeads.blogspot.com
Alenka Obid	www.pepita-handmade.blogspot.com
Ali McCarthy	www.northwoodscreativestudio.blogspot.com
Alice Craddick	www.alicesbeadsandbaubles.blogspot.com
Alison Sachs	www.beadsbyearthtones.blogspot.com
Amanda Tibbetts	www.amandamade.com/blog
Amber Dawn Goldish	www.InventiveSoul.blogspot.com
Amy Severino	www.amybeads.blogspot.com
Amy Sims	www.amysimsdesigns.com
Ana Cravidao	www.acbeads.blogspot.com
Ana Krepel	www.catspajamas-dogstuxedos.blogspot.com
Andra Marasteanu	www.bijouxdemonange.blogspot.com
Andra Weber	www.andrasjoyfuljourney.blogspot.com
Andrea Glick	www.zenithjade.blogspot.com
Andrea Trank	www.heavenlanecreations.com
Andria Poole	www.Jewelleryartiste.blogspot.com
Angela Perkins	www.jeweledinspirations.blogspot.com
Anitra Gordy Boyers	www.LeeLuCreations.blogspot.com
Anja Schultz	www.anjas-perlenwelt.blogspot.de
Ann Sherwood	www.ann-sherwood.blogspot.com
Anna Nordeman	www.annas-adornments.blogspot.com
Annette Rivers	www.mamaowlsmess.blogspot.com
Annita Wilson	www.awjewelryandbeadwork.blogspot.com
Anu Tuppurainen	www.koti-ilta.blogspot.fi
April Grinaway	www.brooklynbeadgoddess.blogspot.com
Arlene Dean	www.aglassbash.blogspot.com
Astrid Boyce	www.astridboyce.blogspot.com
Audrey Bélanger	www.esperianterra.blogspot.ca
B.R.Kuhlman	www.mixedmayhemstudios.com
Barb Fernald	www.barbarasfernald.com
Barb Solem	www.vivimagoopresents.com
Barbara Bechtel	www.secondsurf.com
Barbara Mason	www.Adorninglyyours.com
Becky Pancake	www.beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com
Beti Horvath	www.stringingfool.blogspot.com
Betty James Hoppensteadt	www.tybetastidbits.blogspot.com
Bev Breisinger	www.countryfrogcreations.blogspot.com
Billi RS Rothove	www.billi-rs-rothove.blogspot.com
Birgit Klughardt	www.gitesbeads-gite.blogspot.com
Birgitta Lejonklou	www.lejonklou.blogspot.se
Bobbie Rafferty	www.beadsong.blogspot.com
Bonnie Coursolle	www.jaspersgems.blogspot.ca
Brandi Burdick	www.tofallorstumbleupon.com
Brandy Thomason McNair	www.bellavitajewelry.blogspot.com
Breana Fry	www.vault31.blogspot.com
Brenda Sigafoos	www.brenda-sigafoos.blogspot.com
Brenda Sue Lansdowne	www.bsueboutiques.typepad.com
Bridget Torres	www.Shears58.com
Candida Castleberry	www.spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com
Carmen Lau	www.littlemake.blogspot.com
Carol Dee Myers	www.caroldeezigns.blogspot.com
Carol Dillman	www.dillmansdallies.blogspot.com
Carol Wilson	www.jetadorn.blogspot.com
Caroline Dewison	www.blueberribeads.co.uk
Carolyn Chenault	www.carolynchenault.wordpress.com
Carolyn Gebert	www.kookykardinal.blogspot.com
Carolyn Lawson	www.carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com
Caron Reid	www.caronmichelle.blogspot.com.au
Cassi Paslick	www.cassisbeads.blogspot.com
Cassie Donlen	www.cassiedonlen.blogspot.com
Catharine Temaluru	www.ienmaginationsjewelry.wordpress.com
Catherine King	www.Catherines-Musings.blogspot.com
Catherine Turrell	www.fairysketches.blogspot.co.uk
Cathy Jakicic	www.bds.jewelrymakingmagazines.com/How%20To/Bead%20Room.aspx
Cece Cormier	www.thebeadingyogini.com
Chandra Merod	www.junipergoods.blogspot.com
Charlene Jacka	www.clay-space.com/blog
Cheri Reed	www.creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com
Cherrie Fick	www.designsinthelight.co
Cherrie Warzocha	www.colorsofshae.blogspot.com
Cheryl Brown	www.dragonflybeads.ca/category/blog
Cheryl Dunham	www.Renaissance-jewelry.blogspot.com
Cheryl Foiles	www.getyourbeadon.com
Cheryl Gangle	www.RockCandyJewelryDesign.blogspot.com
Cheryl McCloud	www.cherylmccloud.blogspot.com
Chris Eisenberg	www.wanderware.blogspot.com
Chris White	www.dzeyenrstudio.blogspot.com
Christa Murphy	www.adventuresofwonebeadywoman.blogspot.com
Christina Hickman	www.vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com
Christina Miles	www.wingsnscales.blogspot.com
Christina Stofmeel	www.fengbeads.com
Christine Hansen	www.intuitivesparks.blogspot.com
Christine Murrow	www.charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com
Christine Stonefield	www.sweetgirldesign.blogspot.com
Cilla Watkins	www.tellyourgirlfriends.com
Cindy Cima Edwards	www.cindycima.com
Cindy Ritchie	www.mooseriverglass.blogspot.com
Cindy Wilson	www.itsmyseaofdreams.blogspot.com
Claire Lockwood	www.somethingtodowithyourhands.com
Clare Etheridge	www.catseatdogs.com
Colleen Vinthagen	www.thewireworkshop.com/blog
Cory Tompkins	www.tealwaterdesigns.blogspot.com
Cris Peacock	www.crispart.blogspot.com
Crystal Thain	www.beaddragons.blogspot.com
Cynthia Abner	www.createdtreasures.blogspot.com
Cynthia Riggs	www.cynthsblog.blogspot.com
Dagmar Liebisch	www.kokopellidesign.blogspot.de
Dana Fowler	www.blogjunepur.blogspot.com
Dana Hickey	www.magpieapproved.blogspot.com
Dana James	www.danasjewelrydesign.blogspot.com
Danielle Kelley	www.imbuethemuse.blogspot.com/
Darlene Fortier	www.darliciousrejuvenations.blogspot.com
Deana Hager	www.justdeesarts.blogspot.com
Deanna Cox	www.deannaaki.wordpress.com
Deb Brooks	www.fromtheheartcreations.blogspot.com
Deb Fortin	www.papergems2.blogspot.ca
Debbie Rasmussen	www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.ca
Debi Levine	www.oneheartsblog.blogspot.co.il
Deborah Read	www.deborahreadcom.blogspot.com
Debra Behrends	www.hopefuljourneys.blogspot.com
Dee Elgie	www.cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk
Denielle Hagerman	www.somebeadsandotherthings.blogspot.com
Denise McCabe	www.cabewoman.blogspot.com
Denise Milward	www.milwardstorysofar.wordpress.com
Diah Anggreni	www.pernik-manik.blogspot.com
Diana Frey	www.dianafrey.blogspot.com
Diana Gonzalez	www.arteypoemas.com
Diana Welte	www.lilyweeds.blogspot.com
Diane Valasek	www.dragonflyclose.blogspot.com
Dini Bruinsma	www.angazabychanges.blogspot.nl
Dita Basu	www.alankarshilpa.blogspot.com
DiYana Alcalde	www.agapecreationsjewelry.blogspot.com
Dolores Raml	www.craftydscreations.wordpress.com
Donetta Farrington	www.simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com
Donna Millard	www.fyrebeadz.blogspot.com
Doris Stumpf	www.glaszwerg.blogspot.de
Dorota Żerańska	www.gdymamczas.blogspot.com
Dot Lewallwn	www.speediebeadie.blogspot.com
Duane Clark	www.biz-e-bead.blogspot.com
Dyanne Cantrell	www.deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com
Elaine Robitaille	www.tooaquarius.com
Eleanor Burian-Mohr	www.cornerstoregoddessjewelry.blogspot.com
Elisabeth Auld	www.beadsforbusygals.com
Elizabeth Bunn	www.elizabethbeads.blogspot.com
Elizabeth Drake	www.mutteringsofacrone.wordpress.com
Elizabeth Jones	www.eyekandyjewellery.com
Elizabeth Owens Dwy	www.1996shabbylane.blogspot.com
Elizabeth Stolarczyk	www.elizabethsart.blogspot.co.uk
Elsie Deliz-Fonseca	www.ladelizchica.blogspot.com
Ema Kilroy	www.emakdesigns.com/blog
Emily Greer	www.gaiacopia.com/blog-2/
Emma Todd	www.apolymerpenchant.com
Enikö Fabian	www.perleni.blogspot.co.at
Erin Grant	www.ErinsJewelryCreations.blogspot.com
Erin Guest	www.renlish.com
Erin Kenny	www.beadifultherapy.blogspot.ca
Eva Kovacs	www.ewagyongyosvilaga.blogspot.hu
Eva Sherman	www.evashermandesigns.blogspot.com
Evelyn Duberry	www.ShebaMakeda.com
Evelyn Shelby	www.raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com
Evie and Beth McCord	www.ebbeadandmetalworks.blogspot.com
Fay Wolfenden	www.torchfairy.blogspot.com
Francesca Watson	www.francescawatson.com
Francy Inman	www.8secondstudio.blogspot.com
Gen Smith	www.gennysworld.blogspot.com
Gina Hockett	www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com
Ginger Bishop	www.lilmummylikes.blogspot.com
Ginger Davis Allman	www.thebluebottletree.com
Giorgia Rossini	www.joyblonde.blogspot.com
Gloria Allen	www.gloriaallendesigns.blogspot.com
Grace Rotenberg	www.rivkasmomcom.blogspot.com/
Gretchen Nation	www.artfoodlodging.blogspot.com
Hajer Waheed	www.mybeadedworld.wordpress.com
Hannah Annear	www.quirkyhannah.wordpress.com
Hannah Rosner	www.goodrivergallery.wordpress.com
Heather Davis	www.www.blissfulgardenbeads.com
Heather Marston	www.www.cswdesignsbyhehe.blogspot.com
Heather Otto	www.thecrafthopper.com
Heather Powers	www.humblebeads.blogspot.com
Heidi Kingman	www.Heidikingman.blogspot.com
Hope Smitherman	www.CraftyHope.blogspot.com
Ildiko Jarai	www.sviroalkotasai.blogspot.hu
Ilenia Ruzza	www.ile1974.blogspot.it
Ilona Hegedűs	www.ilkabeads.blogspot.com
Ine Vande Cappelle	www.jewelsbyine.blogspot.com
Inge von Roos	www.ingetraud.wordpress.com
Ingrid McCue	www.wrappedinsilver.com
Iveth Caruso	www.CreativeAtelier.net
Jackie Locantore	www.www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/MorningStarSanctuaryStudioarSanctuaryStudio/11618/i_started_out_as_a_child_
Jackie Ryan	www.kydojewellery.blogspot.co.uk
Jacqueline Keller	www.creartelier.blogspot.com
Jacqueline Marchant	www.jaacquelinesjewels.blogspot.com
Jan Petek	www.janpetek.com
Jane Pranata Lim	www.cherryeve.blogspot.com
Janeen Sorensen	www.wildvanilladesigns.com
Jane-Michael Stallings	www.craftvacuum.blogspot.com
Janine Lucas	www.esfera.me/travel/blog/travel-stories
Jasvanti Patel	www.Jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com
Jayashree Paramesh	www.nchantme.com
Jayne Capps	www.mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com
Jean Peter	www.jeanpdesigns.blogspot.com
Jean Wells	www.jeanawells.blogspot.com
Jean Yates	www.prettykittydogmoonjewelry.blogspot.com
Jeanne Steck	www.gemsbyjeannemarie.blogspot.com
Jelveh Jaferian Johnson	www.jelvehdesigns.blogspot.com
Jennifer Cabic	www.jennifercabic.blogspot.com
Jennifer Cameron	www.glassaddictions.com
Jennifer Davis	www.jennifersjewelsandjunk.blogspot.com
Jennifer LaVite	www.drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com
Jennifer Reno	www.jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com
Jennifer Tough	www.jenniferbeads.blogspot.com.blogspot.com
Jennifer VanBenschoten	www.vanbeads.blogspot.com
Jenny Davies-Reazor	www.jdaviesreazor.com/blog
Jenny Kyrlach	www.anafiassa.blogspot.com
Jenny Robledo	www.peppasdream.blogspot.com
Jenny Vidberg	www.shymessmycken.blogspot.se
Jessica Brower	www.ifcreations.blogspot.com
Jessica Klaaren	www.cellardoorjewelry.blogspot.com
Jill MacKay	www.jillmackay.com
JJ Jacobs	www.comingabstractions.blogspot.com
Joan Williams	www.lilrubyjewelry.com
Jo-Ann Woolverton	www.itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca
Joanna Matuszczyk	www.filcowe.blogspot.com
Joanne Tinley	www.daisychaindesignsjewellery.blogspot.com
Jodie Marshall	www.Marshalljodie.blogspot.com
Johanna Rhodes Nash	www.firephoenixcreations.blogspot.co.uk
Joyce Becker	www.joycesjoyfulgems.blogspot.com
Judith Johnston	www.lampworkbeadlounge.com
Judy Riggs	www.rigglettes.blogspot.com
Judy Riley	www.threeredbeads.blogspot.com
Judy Robinson	www.woodbeads.wordpress.com
JuLee Wolfe	www.thepolymerpenguin.blogspot.com
Juli Cannon	www.beadnik.net
Julia Gerlach	Www.beadandbutton.com/beadbuzz
Julie Anne Leggett	www.thepeacefulbead.com
Julie Bowen	www.blog.autochthonous-evolved.com
Julie Panusis	www.catsmeowco.blogspot.com
June Butt	www.onewhiteswan.blogspot.co.nz
K Hutchinson	www.jumbledhutch.wordpress.com
Karen Martinez	www.fairiesmarket.blogspot.com
Karen Mitchell	www.overthemoon-design.com
Karen Vincent	www.swallowtailjewellery.blogspot.com
Karen Williams	www.baublicious.blogspot.com
Kari Asbury	www.hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com
Karin King	www.maverickbeads.blogspot.ca
Karin Slaton	www.backstorybeads.blogspot.com
Karin von Hoeren	www.creativeideen.de
Karla Morgan	www.texaspepperjams.blogspot.com
Karyn Bonfiglio	www.plussizebangles.com/blog
Kat Barron Miller	www.mkpbeadart.blogspot.com
Kat Douglas	www.Washoekat.blogspot.com
Kate Dufour	www.mixfolios.wordpress.com
Kate Mulligan	www.mulliganstewjewelry.blogspot.com
Kate Richbourg	www.katerichbourg.com
Kathleen Gallant	www.partnersincharms.blogspot.com
Kathleen Lange Klik	www.ModernNatureStudio.blogspot.com
Kathrin Lembke	www.allesperle.blogspot.de
Kathy Lindemer	www.bay-moon-design.blogspot.com
Kathy Stemke	www.vintagememoriesjewelry.blogspot.com
Katie Nielsen-Nunez	www.Vikingcraft.blogspot.com
Katja Benevol Gabrijelcic	www.slovoni.blogspot.com
Katy Heider	www.onthepondcreations.blogspot.com
Kay Bolton	www.toodlesandbinks.blogspot.com
Kay Thomerson	www.KayzKreationz.blogspot.com
Kayla Potega	www.teejewelry.blogspot.com
Kelley Fogle	www.mylifeonebeadatatime.blogspot.com
Kelli Jacobson	www.CreativeMoonJewelryAndThings.com
Kelly Patterson	www.travelingsideshow.blogspot.com
Kelly Ramstack	www.adventureswithkelly.blogspot.com
Keren Panthaki	www.vasdea.wordpress.com
Kiersten Kern	www.myglassbeadlife.blogspot.com
Kim Hora	www.kimmykats.com
Kim Houston	www.thepinkmartiniboutique.blogspot.com
Kim Sparks	www.beadabunch.blogspot.com
Kimberly Idalski	www.Kimisjewelryandgifts.blogspot.com
Kirsi Loponen	www.peikkonen.blogspot.com
Klaudete Koon	www.klaudetekoon.blogspot.com
Klaudia Tóth	www.klaudiabizsu.hu
Krafty Max	www.kraftymax.blogspot.com
Kris Lanae Binsfeld	www.cherishdesigns.wordpress.com
Krista French	www.expressyourfaith.webs.com/apps/blog
Krista Quantrill	www.cornucopiaofcrafts.blogspot.ca
Kristen Stevens	www.kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com/
Kristi Harrison	www.kristibasket-itsanewday.blogspot.com
Kristin Oppold	www.yayjewelry.blogspot.com
Kristina Hahn Eleniak	www.peacockandlime.wordpress.com
Kristina Johansson	www.wildrosesandblackberries.blogspot.com
Kumi Fisher	www.maliekaidesigns.blogspot.com
Kym Hunter	www.kymhunterdesigns.blogspot.com
Lana Kinney	www.somethinguniquebylana.blogspot.ca
Laney Mead	www.laney-izzybeads.blogspot.co.uk
Lara Lutrick	www.lutrick.blogspot.com
Laren Dee Barton	www.larendeedesigns.blogspot.com
Laura Bracken	www.laurabrackenblog.blogspot.com
Laura Demoya	www.Thebeadtherapist.blogspot.com
Laura Guenther	www.blueantiquities.blogspot.com
Lauren Fenty	www.laurenbeads.blogspot.com
Lauren Potts	www.lpsjewelry.blogspot.com
Laurie Hanna	www.jewelrybylh.blogspot.com
Laurie Keefe-Cecere	www.treeofliferootedinmysoul.blogspot.com
Laurie Vyselaar	www.Lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com
Lea Avroch	www.LAJewelryDesign.blogspot.com
Leah Curtis	www.beadyeyedbunny.blogspot.co.uk
Leah Tees	www.mybeadylittleeyes.blogspot.ca
Leanne Loftus	www.firstimpressiondesign.blogspot.com
Lee Anne Messerschmidt	www.wiredhammerednworn.wordpress.com
Lena Adams	www.mommaslilbirdiesblog.blogspot.com
Lennis Carrier	www.windbent.wordpress.com
Lesley Watt	www.thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com
Leslie Schenkel	www.twistedchicken.wordpress.com
Leslie Wayment	www.aabeadsonline.com/blog
LiliKrist	www.pcbylik.blogspot.com
Linda Anderson	www.fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com
Linda Djokic	www.lutkaandco.com
Linda Kropp	www.lindasartbarn.blogspot.com
Linda Murphy	www.bonitabead.blogspot.com
Linda Newnham	www.earth-shine.co.uk
Linda Sadler	www.idalouisejewelry.blogspot.com
Linda Younkman	www.lindysdesigns.blogspot.com
Lisa Boucher	www.lisasclayhappenings.blogspot.com
Lisa Johnson	www.whimsyswonders.blogspot.com
Lisa Liddy	www.lisaliddy.wordpress.com
Lisa Suver	www.fanceethat.blogspot.com
Liz DeLuca	www.www.creativeartyfacts.blogspot.com/
Liz Engriser	www.www.beadcontagion.blogspot.com/
Lizzie Clarke	www.theneedtobead.blogspot.com
Lola Surwillo	www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com
Lora Bright	www.fandangling.wordpress.com
Lorelle McIntyre	www.beadyart.blogspot.com.au
Loretta Carstensen	www.designsbyloretta.blogspot.com
Lori Anderson	www.PrettyThingsBlog.com
Lori Bergmann	www.LoriBergmann.blogspot.com
Lori Bowring Michaud	www.artfullyornamental.blogspot.com
Lori Finney	www.lori-finney.blogspot.ca
Lori Lochner	www.lorilochner.com
Lori Poppe	www.lorillijeanscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Lori Schneider	www.Beadaddicted.blogspot.com
Lucie Bouvier	www.carlosbeadstore.com/blog
Lupe Meter	www.gesmpccorner.blogspot.com
Lyn Foley	www.lynfoleyblog.com
Lynn Jobber	www.thecreativeklutz.blogspot.co.uk
Maddison Langford	www.maddy-moo.blogspot.com
Magdalena Sikora	www.porannagazeta.blogspot.com
Malin de Koning	www.beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.se
Mallory Hoffman	www.rosebud101-fortheloveofbeads.blogspot.com
Mandi Effron	www.craft-o-licious.blogspot.com
Marcella Austenfeld	www.goodtogojewelry.blogspot.com
Marcia Dunne	www.thealternativefoundry.blogspot.com
Marcy Lamberson	www.StudioMarcy.blogspot.com
Margareta Saari	www.magsinhelmet.blogspot.fi
Maria Clark	www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com/
Maria Rosa Sharrow	www.willowstreetshops.blogspot.com
Marianna Boylan	www.stargirlshop.blogspot.com
Marianne Baxter	www.simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com
Marie Covert	www.thistledown-and-swaddlings.blogspot.com
Marina Dobrynina	www.savonfeutre.blogspot.fr
Marina Kosovic	www.machoopko-design.blogspot.com
Marion Simmons	www.shadetreejewelry.com/blog.html
Marita Suominen	www.momentofjewelry.blogspot.fi
Marjolein Trewavas	www.roomforchangemeuk.blogspot.co.uk
Marsela Schroth	www.marselita.de
Martha Aleo	www.ornamento.wordpress.com
Marti Conrad	www.marticsclay.blogspot.com
Mary Ellen Merrigan	www.MaryEllenBeads.com
Mary Ellen Parker	www.beetreebyme.blogspot.com
Mary Govaars	www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com
Mary Harding	www.maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com
Mary K McGraw	www.mkaymac.blogspot.com
Maryse Fritzsch-Thillens	www.glassbeadart.blogspot.com
Maybeline Tay	www.thejewelrylarder.blogspot.sg
Mea-B. Uebler	www.glasorakel.blogspot.com
Megan Milliken	www.maemaemills.blogspot.com
Melissa Meman	www.melissameman.blogspot.com
Melissa Mesara	www.one-earedpig.blogspot.com
Melissa Trudinger	www.beadrecipes.wordpress.com
Menka Gupta	www.menkag.blogspot.com
Merja Sundström	www.suntsan.blogspot.fi
Merja Syrjämäki	www.helmiriippuvuus.blogspot.fi
Michaela Pabeschitz	www.der-lamardebonita.blogspot.co.at
Michelle Buettner	www.MiShelDesigns.blogspot.com
Michelle Escano	www.cabbycraft.blogspot.com
Michelle Tucker	www.michellescreativemusings.blogspot.com
Michelle Wigginton	www.adornedonadelaide.blogspot.ca
Milla Hope	www.Lbcreativeart.com
Mimi Gardner	www.OtherCuriosities.blogspot.com
Miranda Ackerely	www.mirandack.com
Mischelle Fanucchi	www.micheladasmusings.blogspot.com
Molly Alexander	www.beautifullybrokenme.blogspot.com
Monica Phillips	www.monicaglassandjewelry.com/blog
Mowse Doyle	www.mowsemadethis.blogspot.com
Mrs M Makes	www.mrsmmakes.wordpress.com
Nan Emmett	www.spiritrattles.blogspot.com
Nan Smith	www.wirednan.blogspot.com
Nancy Boylan	www.snazzydoodle.blogspot.com
Nancy Dale	www.nedbeads.blogspot.com
Natalie Davidson	www.northshoredays.blogspot.co.nz
Natalie Moten	www.runningoutofthread.blogspot.com
Natascha Marty	www.sommerlicht.ch
Nikki Banham-Hall	www.jewellerymakingblog.blogspot.co.uk
Niky Sayers	www.silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk
Noemi Baena	www.blog.noemibaena.com
Norma Turvey	www.moonlitfantaseas.blogspot.com
Pam Chesbro	www.afortunatesoul.blogspot.com
Pam DeBoer	www.pamelas-studio.blogspot.com
Pam Farren	www.re-maker.blogspot.com
Pam Hurst	www.pamhurst/blogspot.com
Pam Sandy	www.pamseclecticstuff.blogspot.com
Pam Traub	www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com
Pamela Gangler	www.shealwayslovedpink.blogspot.com
Pat Haight	www.wigglebuttblog.blogspot.com
Patina Queen	www.patinaqueenstudio.blogspot.com
Patricia Buchanan	www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/braceletstoo
Patricia Johnson	www.patricialjohnsonglassart.blogspot.com
Patti Pruhs	www.threebeadsandastring.blogspot.com
Patty Miller	www.cabaribeads.blogspot.com
Paula Hisel	www.simplybeadiful.weebly.com/simply-stated.html
Peggy Gabrielson	www.georgiamountainarts.blogspot.com
Penny Houghton	www.smellynelly.blogspot.com.au
Penny Mills	www.cobblestone-lane.blogspot.com
Perri Jackson	www.shaktipajdesigns.com/blog
Pia Kaven	www.piakaven.blogspot.com
Rachel Baron	www.rbarondesigns.blogspot.com
Rachel Stanley	www.2catchahummingbird.blogspot.com
Rachel Van-Walsh	www.balancedcrafts.com/blog
Rain Hannah	www.honeyandollie.com
Rana Wilson	www.ranaleadesigns.blogspot.com
Rebecca Anderson	www.songbeads.blogspot.com
Rebecca Sirevaag	www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com
Regina Santerre	www.reginaswritings.blogspot.com
Regina Wood	www.gina-design.blogspot.com
Renetha Stanziano	www.lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com
Robin Reed	www.willowdragon.blogspot.com
Rochelle Brisson	www.acreativechelle.blogspot.com
Rosanagh Watson	www.ring-a-ring-a-rosie.blogspot.co.uk
Rose Johnson	www.swtrosethorn.blogspot.com
Rose Rushbrooke	www.roserushbrooke.com/blog
Rosemary Cheslock	www.glasseyebutterfly.tumblr.com
Rossana De Gaspari	www.rdegas.blogspot.com
Roxanne Blanc	www.strikesmyfancy-2013.blogspot.com
Ruth Szapa	www.trudicrufus.blogspot.com
Sabine Dittrich	www.perlendschungel.blogspot.com
Sally Russick	www.thestudiosublime.com
Sam Waghorn	www.palemooncreations.tumblr.com
Sandi James	www.dobedobeaddo.blogspot.com
Sandi Volpe	www.sandivolpe.com
Sandra McGriff	www.skyescreativechaos.blogspot.ca
Sandra Pendragon	www.sandrapendragon.blogspot.com
Sandra Wollberg	www.city-of-brass-stories.blogspot.com
Sandra Young	www.gypsyroadbeads.blogspot.ca
Sandy Richardson	www.SandyColoringBox.blogspot.com
Sarah Goode	www.pookledo.blogspot.com
Sarah Singer	www.singingsongsofsixpence.blogspot.co.uk
Sarah Small	www.bysalla.blogspot.com
Sarah Strover	www.beaupepys.blogspot.com
Shai Williams	www.shaihasramblings.blogspot.com
Shalini Austin	www.jewellery-by-shalini.blogspot.co.uk
Shannon Hicks	www.uptwnsh-fallingintothesky.blogspot.com
Shari Replogle	www.playswithpaper.blogspot.com
Sharon Palac	www.sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com
Sheila Daniels	www.cheekymagpie.com
Sheila Davis	www.www.stonedesignsbysheila.blogspot.com
Sherri Stokey	www.KnotJustMacrame.com
Sherry Baun	www.unicornsjewels.blogspot.com
Sheryl Stephens	www.babblebead.blogspot.com
Shiraz Biggie	www.secretsongdesigns.blogspot.com
Shirley Moore	www.beadsandbread.blogspot.com
Sierra Barrett	www.giraffecanhas.wordpress.com
Silke Gröber	www.just-beads.blogspot.com
Silvia Sernicola	www.pipa-the-latest.blogspot.it
Siobhán Keogh	www.vovsjewellery.blogspot.ie
Skylar Bre’z	www.brisingbeads.blogspot.com
Solange Collin	www.blog.ahowinjewelry.com
Sonya Stille	www.dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com
Staci Smith	www.stacilouiseoriginals.com
Stacie Florer	www.soultosubstance.com
Stacy Alderson	www.iridalsattic.blogspot.co.uk
Stacy Pomerleau	www.craftenvilleblog.com
Stefanie Teufel	www.stefaniessammelsurium.blogspot.com
Stephanie Haussler	www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com
Stephanie LaRosa	www.stringaholic.blogspot.com
Stephanie Stamper	www.Skwds.blogspot.com
Stephanie Weiss	www.uniquelymebwd.blogspot.com
Sue Burleigh	www.sagebreezes.blogspot.com
Sue Hamel	www.cardandjewelrycorner.blogspot.com
Sue Rennie	www.moonandsevenstars.blogspot.co.uk
Sumi Rani	www.HundredColors.blogspot.com
Susan Bowie	www.susanbowie.wordpress.com
Susan Kelly	www.midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com
Susan Kennedy	www.suebeads.blogspot.com
Susan McClelland	www.mistheword12.wordpress.com
Susan of Libellula Jewelry	www.libellulajewelry.com
Susan Sheehan	www.susanasheehan.blogspot.com
Susanna Lehto	www.othellehto.blogspot.fi
Suse Stelljes	www.pearlify.blogspot.de
Susie Hibdon	www.vintagesusieandwings.blogspot.com
Suzann Sladcik Wilson	www.BeadphoriaBlog.com
Suzanne Fragiacomo	www.glassymom.blogspot.com
Suzette Bentley	www.elliesbijoux.blogspot.com
Tamera Norris	www.beadsinspireme.com
Tammi Sloan	www.mybrownwren.blogspot.com
Tammie Everly	www.ttedesigns.blogspot.com
Tania Hagen	www.pelimadesign.blogspot.co.nz
Tania Spivey	www.moobiegracedesigns.blogspot.com
Tanya Goodwin	www.pixiloo.blogspot.com
Tanya Wiles	www.studioblog.tenebroushollow.com
Tara Plote	www.newbiebeader.blogspot.com
Tari Kahrs	www.pearlandpebble.blogspot.com
Terri G.	www.terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com
Terry Carter	www.tappingflamingo.blogspot.com
Terry Matuszyk	www.pinkchapeau.wordpress.com
Theresa Buchle	www.bead-mused.blogspot.com
Theresa Frank	www.theresestreasures59.blogspot.com
Tiffany Smith	www.southerngalsdesign.blogspot.com
Tina Bosh	www.bookbug-somanybookssolittletime.blogspot.com
Tina Holden	www.beadcomber.blogspot.com
Tina Noonan	www.wingedimp.blogspot.com
Toltec Jewels	www.JewelSchoolFriends.com
Tracey Nanstad	www.abeadifulmess.blogspot.com
Tracie Dean	www.homeofthepurskey.blogspot.com
Tracy Bell	www.CopperGlassAndRecycledTrash.blogspot.com
Tracy Choy	www.bumblebeadsdesigns.Blogspot.com
Tracy Kruse	www.goldkissesart.blogspot.com
Tracy Stillman	www.tracystillmandesigns.com
Valerie Norton	www.hot-fused-glass.com
Veralynne Malone	www.veradesigns.blogspot.com
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Vicki Holliday	www.flopcatdesign.blogspot.com

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Enjoy Bead Soup

 

It’s winter where Club Creative Studio is located and  it’s cold.  It’s time to enjoy a little taste of bead soup.  No, I have not decided to actually EAT, sleep and breathe beads no matter what others think that I already do.  I am taking part in a beading challenge called Bead Soup founded by artist Lori Anderson.  This bead soup challenge pairs up persons creating hand-made beads and places them in a challenge together where they put together a goodie package and mail them to each other, challenging them to create from the stash. 

This challenge has three separate reveal dates so that bead artists have time to complete their projects. Most like me, plan to document the journey.  This is the first time that I am taking part in this event.  I first got word that my “Bead Buddy” Susan was from New Hampshire a few days ago. We have a means to communicate and keep in contact throughout this project.  

The full content of our packages are supposed to be a secret until they are received by mail. We are allowed however to give sneak peeks or “teaser photos”. These are two photos that introduce with curiosity concerning what I have included for this challenge.  When I asked Susan for a hint of what she was going to send me in her package, she said with a bit of wit and humor that my beads all had holes…included something old, something new, something purchased, something hand-made, and something blue. Hummm…I can hardly wait!

My reason for taking part in this beading challenge is to experience a creative challenge and go through my steps of creative thinking with beads sent to me.  I am also in total support of the artist paired with me as I am of all of the artists also taking part in this creative process (which totals over 500 participants).  They all eagerly use their creativity and talent to make hand-made beads and share with others for artistic growth.

Please stop by this blog often as I continue to share photos and information about how my first Bead Soup challenge is going. I am ready and willing to enjoy my Bead Soup and share it with you.

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Beading Bracelets

Club Creative Studio hand-made wire bracelet.

Turquoise bracelet hand-twisted wire from Club Creative Studio.

Club Creative Studio speaks often about creativity. Here on the blog, you will find inspiration from art, project ideas, and other helpful information stemming from creativity. Today is no different in that I am sharing a short story from the spark of creativity that comes from the opportunity to collaborate and brain-storm.

I attended a networking event a few months ago and there, I met very interesting business people. Among all of them, I met a lady who had a common thread with me. We both shared the love and passion for beads. She was also designing jewelry so needless to say we had much to talk about. What began from a single common friendship fostered a bond through beading. As we connected via other social media methods, we learned more about each other. We planned an outing together to a local bead store that was going out of business. It was there that we spent several hours looking and speaking about beads as well as shopping for beads. It was really a fun time to spend time with someone with a shared enthusiasm for beads and supplies. We are now “beading buddies”.

My beading buddy bought a bracelet (say that three times fast). The wire bracelet was a store sample from one of their classes. When we looked at it we thought the same thing. We both had wondered how it was made, and if we could figure it out by closer examination, since there was not a way to get instruction from the store that was going out of business. We both had mentioned that we had wanted to try to create something similar but had not taken instruction on the technique. We thought that we could make them ourselves. We ended up splitting the cost of the bracelet and I took it home to dissect so we could recreate it later.

After meeting for a brain-storming session, we combined our creative time, and collaborated with our supplies to make our own versions of the same bracelet. Turns out the pattern was a good starting point for us to springboard into our own style and wire-wrapping techniques. Our skill levels were expanding together and we were inspiring to each other. That is what I am thankful for today, the opportunity to connect and support the creative drive of a fellow artist. Can you think of someone you have merged talents with or have benefitted from bouncing ideas off of? Do tell how it was a positive impact for you.

I am now getting comfortable with the technique and my materials. I will soon be able to offer these hand-made bracelets online for others to enjoy and purchase http://www.clubcreativestudio.com

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Pretty Pouch Recycled Item

STOP! Think twice before you discard that juice pouch.

It’s always good to recycle.  Our carbon footprints are being tracked more than ever before.

If you have young children, grandchildren or you like acting like a child yourself…by drinking from a juice pouch you know that those containers can quickly add up in your trash piles.  What to do, what to do?  Well, I can tell you what to do with them.  Be creative!

If you have not seen hand-made containers made from juice pouches and juice boxes, you are missing out on a creative find.  It’s the innovative mind with the desire to be green that sparked a craze that is fun and functional. I have seen bags, purses, coin purses and other woven and stitched creations originating from the use of this recycled container.  Make sure that you wash and dry your pouch. The best type needle to use may be the upholstery type. If you are hand-stitching, you may want to pierce the initial holes you will need by dragging a hole punch along to pre-drill (so to speak) your indention for the needle and thread or yarn or ribbon. Ask your fabric shop to suggest the best strength for the material and your machine.  If hand sewing this project, use a stitch that doubles for strength. Perhaps a serger would be the fastest way to secure and create this project. To wash later, wipe with a damp cloth. It can serve you just as material fabric would only it is a bit more stiff, even with wear. And speaking of “wear”. Would you like to create clothing from juice pouches and wear your art?

Feeling empowered to sew something a bit more intense?  I am not sure where to credit this photo from but, it serves as a great inspiration for illustration to create with pouches.

While researching this project,  I found that many are out for a profit to sell you their patterns, techniques tips and product.  I did find a young lady who I felt did a good job being concise and who has made her own instructional video. She has supplied the information for free via YouTube.  Who doesn’t like free? Starting out simple, create a pouch first.

Let’s find out how we can create our own pretty recycled pouch!

Today, I highlight Sarah Buckhouse who may someday make a great art teacher (in my opinion). This is her lesson. Are you inspired to drink juice or sew?  Maybe this post has inspired you to do both? Enjoy learning from this video, and good luck creating from your trash. I’d love a purse with the scent of grapes or fruit punch wouldn’t you?

Stick Art: Expressive and Low-Cost

Wonderful low-cost art.

Welcome to the Club Creative Studio Two-Cent Tuesday post.  Today I will feature a few ideas I learned about via Pinterest using a low-cost supplies.

Each of the projects that I will highlight today are made from painted wooden pop sickle sticks.  The first one is a framed creation with same sized sticks, the second project includes a variety of stick sizes and additional wooden cut-out shapes.  Both involve paints and the use of a glue gun for quick results.

Framed Art Project

The first project was made by a group of second graders. Their art project was presented as a school class auction item.  Usually for this type of event, each class in a school collaborates and makes an item that is creative and interesting and it is auctioned off  to raise funds. Each of the class supporter’s bidding can get pretty competitive in their price wars to raise funds and have a chance to own art.  I know that this would have certainly caught my eye!

I am awaiting information on the pinner of this photo and source to share the details of the story behind this pop sickle art. When and if it arrives I will edit this post.  In the meantime, I am guessing that acrylic paints were used and each child contributed a set amount of sticks to form this art. The source: Holly McGavin, posted that the sticks were attached to foam core and then framed out. What a colorful result from something that is a low-cost, easy and quick. I love this project idea.

This project idea has inspired my daughter to create her own art, using inspirational quotes on each of her sticks and painted in the same technique. I think this has no age boundaries, I am even thinking of creating like this too! I love that a simple frame makes this look more worthy of hanging.  If it is a done as a class I suggest that  on one side the design is painted and the other side the artist’s signature is added. This makes the piece even more personal. Each stick can be readily identified this way for later reference.

Snowflake Project

Found on the site called:  Call Me May this project is also easy to make with variety possibilities as well.  How fun it looks, when completed I suggest hanging on a door, wall or from the ceiling! Using a variety of stick sizes, your snowflake shapes can be created in many interesting shapes and diameters. These are obviously painted (or spray painted) in a tint but they would also look beautiful in white and decorated further with added embellishments like glitter for a glam/festive look or buttons and gears for a vintage feel.

Source: http://www.callmemaybe8748.weebly.com

Have fun with your imagination and create with love like these projects were. I love sharing information that is low-cost and appealing. If you live in an area where you have a winter season, the snowflake theme can be current right up until spring!  Please stop by this Club Creative Studio blog often as the creativity is endless.  You never know what will jump-start your creative juices. Let us know what you think about this project in the comment box below!

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Blue Christmas- Inspired By Elvis

Club Creative Studio is sharing theme art in this Feature Friday post today that has been inspired by music on the radio.  It’s that time of year that the sounds of Christmas fill our airways.  Appreciating Christmas carols are part of our traditions, and one has inspired me to create a few statement pieces of hand-made jewelry art in the color blue.

Club Cretive Studio Art. Hand-made pendant.

The necklace above is made of various mixed metals, faux pearls, glass beads, shell buttons and dyed shell beads, a tea pot charm and a blue and black clay bead from polymer clay.

Lately the tune Blue Christmas sung my Elvis Presley has been heard quite often. So, I decided to create from the title of the song.  I don’t seem to createhand-made items in the color blue very often. I don’t know why. I have nothing against blue. I like blue. So, to concentrate on one specific color, and create item after item in the blue theme, was a welcome challenge and change of pace. How does the color blue make you feel? Does it make you feel down or lift your spirits with a calm feeling?

Image from blog: Daily Days of MKH

Using music as inspiration is easy because you can listen to words over and over and take to heart what is being conveyed to you. Any given day may render a new meaning while listening to the same words of a tune so use that as inspiration as well.

The song Blue Christmas inspired art in this theme color.

Theme jewelry-making can be a challenge to create because you may feel like you are limited in creativity however, it can also be a welcome task because you are placed in a position that you need to stick to in terms of a certain style, mood, or color.

Hand-made jewelry art with a focus on the color blue.

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Christmas Crunch- It’s Bow Time!

Are you feeling the Christmas crunch? Club Creative Studio is sharing creative information about how to make your gifts look special for the holiday season and beyond.

Christmas Crunch- Quick and Easy Projects

Welcome to Club Creative Studio’s  blog where the focus is always on creativity.  With Christmas fast approaching, I am certainly feeling the “Christmas Crunch”. It is the time many feel rushed, hunting for quick solutions.  Many of your creative endeavors do not need to be time-consuming.  In fact, sometimes is a simple display of creativeness can mean the most.

Here’s the first of a few posts that will deal with the holiday season theme suggesting project prompts that are fairly quick and relatively easy to complete.  Let’s not stress being creative.

Hand-Made Gift Tags

Let’s create simple yet fun gift tags. You can do this inexpensively and with scraps and other found objects around the house. Using the computer is a fast and easy way to make gift tags because of the editing possibilities and the quick process. Maybe you want to combine the computer with other elements to create your tags.  I used pre-cut blank tags but, making your own from scrap stock paper and using a hole punch is just as easy to customize your color choices if you have those scrap booking supplies close on hand.

Basic supplies for gift-tag making.

Supplies I used in the creation of my tags were: paper tags and ribbon,  scissors, decorative tapes, permanent markers in various size points and colors, foam stickers, scrap wrapping paper, brads, double stick tape, stamps, ink pads.  Dividing the tag surface into sections will give you an area to focus on. The new printed tapes out in the scrap-booking section of your local craft stores are fun to experiment with.  Feel free to cut the tape to suit your specific design needs.

Hand-made gift tags with paper “yo-yo” flower added.

For the paper “yo-yo” flowers you see on my tags, you’ll need a paper strip of printed scrap paper cut in a rectangle. The size of your flower and center opening will vary in size with your cut paper width and length cuts. Using the basic accordion fold, pick a thickness and keep the folds back and forth consistent.  Glue two stop ends together overlapping slightly and your “flower” is ready to add  a brad to the center. For a finishing touch on the flowers, I marked the raised and folded sections with metallic marker and placed double stick tape on the back to adhere to my blank tag area.  Let your creativity flow as you save money and create one-of-a-kind hand-made gift tags. It is certainly part of your gift!

Club Creative Studio gift tags.

Suggestions For Your Socks

Club Creative Studio has a question for you: What is on your sock?  I am referring to your Christmas stocking that are traditionally hung by many from a fireplace mantel.  If you are one that does this year after year, I want to hear about how those socks are decorated. I also share ideas today as suggestions for your socks. What can you use and what have you used  to embellish them and make them your own decorative items for display?

Do you have stockings that are hand-made, heirloom pieces of fabric or store-bought?  Today in the Two Cent Tuesday post, I want to offer ideas that you can do inexpensively that will make those manufactured  dollar store-type Christmas stockings more personal and festive.

Christmas stocking ready to be decorated.

It may be as simple as having a glue gun and a bit of creativity.  You can use items that are “found items” around your home or purchase something specific to add to your stockings. To add personality and a personal identity to them, it is just a matter of being open to the creativity that you have within, and find a way to apply your ideas.

Let’s start with the most inexpensive ideas:

Hot glue items or use self adhesives to add buttons, rick-rack fabric, lace, ribbon, pom-pom, yarn, tassels, bows, cinnamon sticks, border trim, feathers, beads, charms, glitter, sequins, cotton balls or  faux fur.

Using unusual found items that convey personal interests may be interesting to attach with hot glue as well. Consider items such as crayons, pencils, photographs, theme scrapbook cut outs or stickers, silk flowers, cardboard initials,  bay leaves and whole cloves, small plastic toys, even coins.

To identify with name recognition, you can use fabric paint, fabric markers, small photos, initial charms, name tape, or decorative name tag.

Stepping it up a notch with these suggestions:

Moving on from glue to sewing techniques puts a different spin on the finished look.  Add higher quality textiles or fabrics. Adding a personal embroidery emblem, iron-on patch, rhinestone trim, actual photo frame and photo, quilted fabric sections,  personal theme ornament, or hand-made element in carved wood elevates the completed item.  The idea with stepping up the decorative element is the larger cost invested or better quality elements added, not necessarily the amount of decorative additions.

I have not included photos of improvements given to these stockings because, this is a project that my daughter and I will do together this year.  These are new stockings and they were bought because they are uniform in size, color and sweater-type texture for a more uniform theme this year.  Adding the personality will have a different feel this year, a more sophisticated theme.

So, let me know how you have personalized or made your holiday socks more special to display by adding decorative elements.  Did your creativity take hold in your project?