Thursday, June 20, 2013

orange and hot pink

This week at summer of color the colors are orange and hot pink... I didn't think I would have any shoes or outfits to match this week, not that that was a requirement but I got so many comments on my shoes last week that I thought I'd try to pull an outfit together, which is actually even harder when you don't like to photograph yourself.....camera shy and all....
so here's a necklace I made up last night...
I have had the beads since highschool (over 30 years ago), I bought them in a bead store in Pittsford, NY and may have made them into a necklace at one time or another but they were just sitting in my stash now, I have a huge messy collection of unorganized beads and findings. I would love to get them organized, it would easier to create but it's so far down on the to-do list it will probably never happen. Besides, you can create beauty out of chaos...








This mandala is much bigger than my usual 8x10 ones.... more like 11x16 I think or even bigger actually... I am almost late for work or I would measure...
see you next week!

23 comments:

  1. Love your Mandala and your necklace is awesome. You are very creative.:)

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  2. WOWWW!! Such adorable bright, vibrant mandala!!. Sweet necklace too :).

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  3. I had piles and piles of ceramic beads similar to those in the 70's I got rid of them long ago...good for you keeping them around the necklace is sweet!! Love the orange!! Your mandalas are always amazing this one is fabulous!

    Hugs Giggles

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  4. Like Giggles I also had loads of those beads, and to be honest couldn't bear to part with them! Love your pattern, so much patience needed!

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  5. Wonderful mandala! Love the style with vibrant volors and softness.
    Hugs - Erika

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  6. I have a love affair with orange right now - especially in accessories. I have the perfect pair of flat strappy orange sandals to match your outfit!
    Love the color inspired mandalas, Andrea.
    Happy Creating, Awesome One !

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  7. Your mandala is so gorgeous, as always. They look so fun to paint - I guess I need to figure out how to actually draw one so I can try! And that was a dangerous precedent to set - having a matching outfit - this could get interesting!

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  8. I absolutely LOVE your mandala! So soft and pretty and a perfect way to used these SOC colors! I also love your beautiful beaded necklace!

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  9. What a beautiful necklace you made. And, the mandala is equally beautiful - very creative way to use the SOC colors!

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  10. Oh wow, that mandala must've taken ages ... It's beautiful, and so is your necklace. Love those beads!

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  11. love the combined soft and hot colour in your mandala

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  12. This is beautiful. I love all the flowing shapes around the edges.

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  13. I'm glad I'm not the only one who keeps things for years thinking that I might just use them one day!

    Beautiful mandala and love the necklace!

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  14. Now that is a mandala! So delicate and powerful at the same time!

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  15. Wow, that mandala is glorious!
    Alison x

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  16. your mandalas are so beautifully delicate... I have missed seeing them... happy week 2

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  17. That's such a beautiful madala.
    xx

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  18. Not sure which I like more, the mandala or the necklace. They are both perfect for this week's SOC entry.

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  19. Lovely necklace and stunning mandala!! Wow! :):)

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  20. WOW!!! I loved your necklace and then I saw your mandala. Left me breathless. Beautiful, beautiful work.

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  21. Ohhhhh, your mandala is amazing! So large and soft and elegant, I love the swirls! AND those beads were waiting 30 years for that necklace, it is so gorgeous, and worth the wait ;) xoxo

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