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Art Jewelry Elements: Headpin Challenge!

The AJE team is hosting a headpin challenge.  I am always up for a challenge.  Since I am slowly recovering from outpatient surgery, I almost forgot about the challenge.  However, minutes before midnight (USA time), I raided my stash for headpins and some small lampwork beads to work up a pair of earrings.

The headpins are made by Julie Bowen of AutEvDesigns (Etsy).  The lampwork rondelles were made by Ansuya530 (Ebay).



CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS


AJE Team Members:
I can't wait to check out what everyone made for this challenge! 

Comments

  1. UnknownAugust 30, 2016 at 3:59 AM

    Very pretty!

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  2. LaneyAugust 30, 2016 at 6:14 AM

    good luck on a quick healing and those ear rings are beautiful.

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  3. Deb FortinAugust 30, 2016 at 7:51 AM

    cute earrings, I bet they have great movement when worn.

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  4. Karin GAugust 30, 2016 at 8:42 AM

    Your earrings are lovely, I hope you recover quickly.

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  5. thecolorofdreamsAugust 30, 2016 at 9:17 AM

    I like the earrings very much.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 30, 2016 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful!

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  7. baymoondesignAugust 30, 2016 at 12:02 PM

    Your headpin collection is yummy. At first, I thought they were chocolates! Your earrings are luscious.

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  8. SaraccinoAugust 30, 2016 at 1:40 PM

    Oh, they are so lovely! And I think I need such headpins too ;)

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  9. CarolineAugust 30, 2016 at 3:49 PM

    Lovely design... Hope you're feeling better soon!

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  10. Cathy Spivey MendolaAugust 30, 2016 at 4:03 PM

    Hope your recovery continues to go well. I love your headpins and the way you used them with the beads.

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  11. JennyAugust 30, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    The headpins you chose are so delicate and gorgeous! They are stunning in a grouping like that! And I think they would sound charming while worn! Thanks for joining us this month!

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  12. Tammy AdamsAugust 30, 2016 at 5:20 PM

    Such yummy bead colors. I love the clusters of headpin dangles on the earrings.

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  13. SusanDolphinDelaneyAugust 30, 2016 at 6:25 PM

    Stunning. Go you!

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  14. Jennifer CameronAugust 30, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    Hope you recover quickly! Those headpins are really cool and I love how you made headpin dangles that probably make a fun noise when the wearer moves their head. Thanks so much for participating and for reading AJE!

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  15. Bijoux Gems JoyAugust 30, 2016 at 11:12 PM

    For a last second creation you certainly came through. Good for you and wishing a speedy recovery
    Mona

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  16. Niky SayersAugust 31, 2016 at 5:36 AM

    What charming earrings I really love the headpins and hope you are feeling well soon

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  17. Diana P.August 31, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    Super cute earrings!

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  18. Empty nester at lastAugust 31, 2016 at 11:15 AM

    Awesome! I love the colors! Great job!

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  19. Shai WilliamsAugust 31, 2016 at 1:22 PM

    I just love how you used the headpins as tiny dangles.

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  20. LesleySeptember 1, 2016 at 10:40 PM

    Lovely tactile design.

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  21. SueBeadsSeptember 3, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    Great last minute save Renetha! Hope you are doing well! Thanks for playing along!

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