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Theme for August - Summer
Last post 08-31-2009 7:25 PM by Maille_Fantasy. 17 replies.
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  • 07-31-2009 9:26 PM

    Theme for August - Summer

    Hi, no prizes, no winners, just an opportunity to make something for the pleasure of it, which happens to be theme based.....

    So, the theme for August, since most of you are still in summer and us Aussies are just looking forward to it, is

    SUMMER

     I know, a bit basic, but it's the first one.(I'm happy to take suggestions for the next one?)

    Guidelines

    • The work must be your own 
    • The work must be original and previously unmade
    • You may use any materials you like
    • You may make any piece of jewellery you like (this time)
    • You may use purchased items to construct the item (although future themes may require the entire piece to be handmade)
    • You have until August 31st to submit a piece and it must include a photograph and a brief description of why this means 'Summer' to you.

    I'll be happy to list any other suggestions people make, but please keep in mind that I have never done this before and it really is in the interests of getting us to make something, to share ideas, to create and to stretch our abilities, particularly with later themes.

    Looking forward to seeing your work!

    Kelly.

     

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  • 08-03-2009 4:07 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

     I think this is a great idea! What a fun concept, and an excellent way to see what creative stuff everyone's up to currently.

    I can't wait to see what you guys all post!

    Excitedly,

    ~Addie~

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  • 08-10-2009 8:22 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

    So, we should finish by the end of August and post the result in this forum by then?  On a special thread?

  • 08-11-2009 3:53 AM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

    Hi dressagewoman, all entries MUST be in by August 31, although you may post your entry in any time you like before then. The post should be to this thread as a reply.

    The September theme will be published in a new thread....titled appropriately, "Theme for September - [yet to be listed]"

    Thanks for your interest/support of the themed concept and I hope that there will be lots of lovely projects to look at.

    Kelly.

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  • 08-21-2009 7:35 PM In reply to

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    Alright, I'm going to be cheeky and post TWO pieces for this theme, mostly because I don't know if my other one is going to work or not......so I made two things. Hahaha.

    This piece I made because summer is about frivolity and fun, and sweating. I love wearing chunky rings, but I find that after a couple of hours, I get all sweaty underneath the ring. So this one, I made with air holes. I'll have to wait for summer to see if it works, though.

    Brass with sterling solder. Drilled and countersunk. Cut with 80, 280, and 400 grit sandpaper to give it a brushed satin finish.

    I'll post up the other ring when (and if) it works out.

    Look forward to seeing what other people come up with for the theme!

    Kelly.

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  • 08-25-2009 12:35 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

     My "Summer Horse" is complete, I'll post pics asap.  Don't suppose I can enter "Autumn Horse" as well -- I think it turned out better.  I could call it "Late Summer Horse"... LOL!

  • 08-25-2009 11:20 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

    See, you shouldn't have said anything and just entered it! Put them both in. I want to see them both, anyway.

    I stuffed up my other piece so the summer ring is all I'm putting in, even though I have made a bunch of stuff this month.

    Entries close on Monday for this theme, so if you're gonna put a piece in, do it soon. I'll post the September theme on Tuesday morning, my time.

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    "Begin to be now what you will be hereafter." William James
  • 08-27-2009 12:06 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

    At first I like to thank Maille_Fantasy for taking the initiative, I think it is a great thought to make a theme for every month.

    I like to add my necklace to this theme.

    Summer and flowers always go hand in hand. My flower is "Crystal Flower" and this makes my flower to be everlasting :) I'm still amazed about that stalactite - what a beautiful artwork made by nature!

     

     

     

    Thank You!

  • 08-28-2009 7:19 AM In reply to

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    Hello,

    Excuse me, I made a mistake. Instead of making a copy of my posting I canceled it. Here it is again.

    Edmund

    Summer minds I

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    The Sun’s Travels

     

    The sun is not a-bed, when I

    At night upon my pillow lie;

    Still round the earth his way he takes,

    And morning after morning makes.

     

    While here at home, in shining day,

    We round the sunny garden play,

    Each little Indian sleepy-head

    Is being kissed and put to bed.

     

    And when at eve I rise from tea,

    Day dawns beyond the Atlantic Sea;

    And all the children in the West

    Are getting up and being dressed.

     

    Stevenson, Robert Louis (1850–1894). A Child’s Garden of Verses and Underwoods.  1913. 

     

    Collier "From Summer to autumn", Fine silver, enamel

    Summer minds II

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    Envoy

     

    Go, little book, and wish to all,

    Flowers in the garden, meat in the hall,

    A bin of wine, a spice of wit,

    A house with lawns enclosing it,

    A living river by the door,

    A nightingale in the sycamore!

     

    Stevenson, Robert Louis (1850–1894). A Child’s Garden of Verses and Underwoods.  1913. 

     

     

    Collier "For a garden lady", Fine silver, enamel cloisonné

     

    Summer minds III

     Old man summer thoughts.

    The summer not hot,
    The winter not cold,
    That wish a man
    Who gets slowly old
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    I like poems!

    Edmund

     

  • 08-30-2009 6:37 AM In reply to

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    Why did you remove your post, Edmund? I thought the poems and jewellery were perfect together.

    I had to put my hand over my heart when I saw the post by you. I am also a little speechless (for once). I am overwhelmed by your talent, Edmund.

    Sapphire Girl, where did you find that piece of Amethyst??? It looks so great, like a perfect purple flower! I was so excited when I saw what you had done. I think your piece highlights all of the early summer mornings, still cool, before the heat of the day. The light a little white, rather than harsh, hot and yellow. Wonderful.

    Sorry I haven't commented before, I keep poking my nose in here, then my little boy has an emergency (usually busted Lego) and I have to crawl off to fix it.

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    "Begin to be now what you will be hereafter." William James
  • 08-30-2009 5:33 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

    Edmund, Where did your beautiful work go? Here I am trying to show my wife your work and it is gone.

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  • 08-30-2009 9:34 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

     

    Here is "Summer Horse" in wire and polymer clay, with semiprecious stone and shell beads. I can't decide if I like it or if it is hideous.  Autumn horse, below, I'm quite happy with but haven't strung yet.

     

  • 08-30-2009 9:47 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

    Yay! you made it, I was getting worried!

    I think Autumn Horse is GORGEOUS! Summer Horse, blue sky, waves and he's not hideous! He's just right for a summer's day.

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    http://s528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/kellyclitheroe/Jewellery/?albumview=slideshow

    "Begin to be now what you will be hereafter." William James
  • 08-30-2009 10:35 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

    Maille_Fantasy:
    Yay! you made it, I was getting worried!
     

     

    Me, too!  Do I get any sympathy points if I explain that I was busy evacuating my actual hay-eating horse from the so-called "Station fire" yesterday?  (It's true, but doesn't really explain why I took so long to get the shots!).

     And I really want to see Edmund's post you are all talkig about!  Pout!

  • 08-31-2009 1:12 AM In reply to

    • KatyaR
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    Re: Theme for August - Summer

     I like both Summer and Autumn horse too!

  • 08-31-2009 1:22 AM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

    KatyaR:

     I like both Summer and Autumn horse too!

     

    Hey!  I know you!  LOL.

  • 08-31-2009 4:30 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

    Thank you, Maille_Fantasy! I got this beautiful amethyst stalactite from Magpie Gemstones, here is the link: http://www.magpiegemstones.com/home.html. They had only few of them and I was in the right place in the right time. I was lucky to get it :)
  • 08-31-2009 7:25 PM In reply to

    Re: Theme for August - Summer

    I bookmarked the magpie gemstones link. That will be an evening's perusal!

    Whew! Edmund. Thank-you. I thought there was going to be a riot when your post went. Get your wife in, Bentiron!

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    "Begin to be now what you will be hereafter." William James
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