Friday, March 15, 2013

Focus On: Endless Possibilities

 Looking at someone else's work with fresh eyes

This week, Sally Russick, of The Studio Sublime has challenged us to portray "The Possibilities are Endless" in our photography. So I went out and took some pictures of the tiniest hints of spring around my neighborhood. You can see them here: Hopeful Signs. Maybe I jumped the gun, maybe I just couldn't keep these Hopeful Signs to myself.

So I looked around for another subject. And here is what I found. 

A necklace and earrings from Jeannie Dukic's past!



This month I signed up for the 5th Do Over Challenge, sponsored by Jeannie Dukic of Jeannie's Blog. I just received a piece of jewelry that Jeannie made when she was starting out, which she had no intention of offering for sale at this stage in her design career. Rather than take apart these pieces, she offers them to us to "do over!"

 As you can see, the piece is made of components with a lot of potential. One might say, "Endless Possibilities!"  There are a ton of Swarovski crystals, and some cute butterflies. Check back on April 21 to see what I have come up with. 
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25 comments:

  1. TanyaMarch 15, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    I love Jennie's do over challenges. It's always fun to see how the pieces get made over. I can't wait to see what you do!

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  2. ShelMarch 15, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Oh how cool!! What a great 'jumping off point' for "endless possibilities". I love Jeannie's work, but know you will 're-work' this into something spectacular! Way cool!!

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  3. AliciaMarch 15, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    That piece holds endless possibilities, indeed - I can't wait to see what you create with it!

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  4. A Polymer PenchantMarch 15, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Ha! I love it, how perfect! I did the last challenge she hosted and it was a ton of fun. Can't wait to see what you come up with

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  5. ClaireMarch 16, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    what a great challenge! i'll be back to see what you create with these lovely pieces (i do so love butterflies!)

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  6. Patti VanderbloemenMarch 16, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I did Jeannie's Do-Over Challenge last year and it was a blast! You have some awesome pieces to work with here! Can't wait to see what you make!

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  7. Ema KilroyMarch 16, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I see so many wonderful possibilities in that piece. I'll be back to check out what you see.

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  8. Therese's TreasuresMarch 16, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Beti,
    What fun and yes that piece does hold many possiblities. I will be back on April 21 to see what you have created with this already lovely piece.
    Therese

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  9. thewovenspokeMarch 16, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    That looks like a fun challenge.. ahh the possiblities:)

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  10. Empty nester at lastMarch 16, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    That's so pretty, I really wanted to get into this do over, but to much going on in my life right now. But can't wait til the revel! Go girl!

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  11. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    So many possibilities - looks like you will have fun with this challenge!

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  12. Honey from the BeeMarch 16, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Oh good one! Can't wait to see what you come up with

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  13. LoriFMarch 16, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I wouldn't have been able to resist posting the spring pictures either LOL...and you came up with a great substitute. Very nice!

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  14. AnnetteMarch 16, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    I can see how a do over has endless possibilities! Have fun!!

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  15. glassbead, isinglass designMarch 16, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    OH, yes, so many things you could do with that! Have fun!

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  16. Mary K. McGrawMarch 16, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    That piece of jewelry should be fun to do over. You have some great material to work with.

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  17. AdrienneMarch 16, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    The butterflies are amazing!

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  18. Tracy StatlerMarch 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Very cool. There are so many possibilities! I am interested to see what your re-creation look like!

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  19. AntiquityTravelersMarch 17, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Can't wait to see what you do with your 're-creation' of this necklace!

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  20. Shai WilliamsMarch 18, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Oh the possibilities! I will have to come back to see what you come up with.

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  21. Laura TwifordMarch 18, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    I have never done one of these do overs but I have seen many of the projects when they get done on other people's blogs and am always amazed at what they transform into. I can't wait to see what you do with yours! Yours will me a metamorphosis for sure!

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  22. Becky PancakeMarch 18, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Beti, Thanx for the look at spring. I got more snow today. It will be a while before it's spring here. You are right jewelry holds endless possibilities for remaking. I am looking forward to when I can be part in one of Jeannie's challenges. I will check back to se what you make.

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  23. UnknownMarch 19, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    I have done Jeannie's Do over challenges in the past, and they are so much fun. Have a blast with yours.

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  24. Pearl and PebbleMarch 19, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Such beautiful spring pictures you show! There is some fodder for your paintings eh? That necklace does hold lots of potential. Looking forward to seeing what you will come up with. And congrats Beti on winning the bead loot:)

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  25. Linda SadlerMarch 30, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Looking forward to seeing the transformation!
    Linda
    idalouisejewelry.blogspot.com

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