Wednesday, May 16, 2012

MOTLEY OWL BLOG HOP CHALLENGE


MOTLEY OWL BLOG HOP CHALLENGE
(hosted by Lorelei) created by Erin Prais-Hintz



Hello Everyone,
I was fortunate to win one of the Motley Owls by Erin Prais-Hintz in the blog hop challenge hosted by Lorelei.  Erin says the Motley Owls that she creates "...wink their eyes at their more somber cousins and pull pranks with a hint of a smile".  I think my Motley Owl is thinking twice about that statement.  Take a look at the eyes, and then at the two birds in the necklace design.  Is my Motley Owl able to take on the two of them???

I created this design wanting to keep a nature theme.  I used Fancy Jasper gemstone chips along with Petersite gemstone beads, and two whimsical brass birds in an asymmetrical design.  It's fun and funky, perfect for a fun day out with friends.  I love the Motley Owls, you cannot help but smile when you see them.  I love too, that they all have their own personalities.

Thanks Erin for sharing your talents and whimsical designs with us.  Thank you Lorelei, it's been great fun.  I'm looking forward to see what the others have created.

32 comments:

  1. what a fun addition with the birds! Love that your owl is looking up them kind like keeping his eye on them for trouble.
    :) Love the earthy colors. Thanks for playing along with us, hope it was fun!

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    1. Lorlei,
      Yes, those Motley Owls have such character, each one of them has their own style. I was thrilled to have been chosen for this really fun blog hop. Thank you!

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  2. Love your design! The addition of the little birds is so adorable.

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    1. Raida,
      Thanks, the birds make a statement to Motley for sure!

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  3. how cute! love the owls and your design is great!

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  4. Sweet! I like the chunkiness of the piece. Those brass bird bead are so unique, and I like the little flower bead. What a fun blog hop!

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    1. Thanks Alice, it is chunky and earthy, fun to wear!

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  5. Lorelei,
    It was great fun, thanks for including me, and your comments. I love your design as well, very earthy and very you, unique and perfectly designed.
    Chris

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  6. What a lovely design - I love that little bird perched on a flower! Those 2 birds look to be in cahoots about something and Motley knows it...great job.

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    1. Thanks Lesley, it was such a fun piece to work with.

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  7. Looks like the owl is keeping an eye on that bird above the flower ;) I like what you've created.

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    1. Yes, that's exactly what she is doing in my design. Thanks for your comments. It was fun!

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  8. The gemstones are awesome. The colors are wonderful .. and the little birds are adorable. The owl is definitely keeping her eyes on them. :)

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    1. Thanks, the gemstone colors were so perfect for this great Motley Owl. I appreciate your comment!

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  9. Beautifully done!! Love the color combo, it just flows!

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    1. Thank you Shel, the Motley Owl was so much fun to work with, such personality! Thanks for your comment.

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  10. Love your addition of the little birds, and the earthiness of the design. It's a beautiful necklace! Great job!

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    1. Thanks, that's exactly what I wanted to create. I had fun with it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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  11. Your necklace is really earthy and fun! I love the birds and the asymmetric aspect of the design. I also like how the owl is looking up at the birds too! Well done!

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    1. Thank you Kathleen. It's such a great pendant, such character in that Motley Owl, I love him!

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  12. Chris,
    Your Motley Owl necklace is beautiful and fun. I love greens and earthtones, and this design is right up mt alley! Great job.

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    1. Thank you Cynthia, I had fun working with this whimsical character. Totally NFS, I love it and it's mine! =)

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  13. Chris, very lovely they too remind me of nature!!

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    1. Thanks, it was great to have such an inspirational piece to start with. Great colors!

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  14. Goodness! I love what you did here Miss Chris! Those two birdies are keeping an eye out for the pranks of this little fool, that is for sure! I love the color palette. It would go with everything in my closet, and I bet that little guy would get some people talking! Thanks for playing in this hop. This is my 'something good' today! Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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    1. Well, thank you Miss Erin. I love these Motley Owls, they are such great characters, each one an individual. 'love the colors, the expressions, 'love it all. It's been so much fun to be a part of it all.
      Thank you, and Lorelei, for giving us all a good time, indeed!

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  15. What a beautifully clever design!

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  16. Thanks Lola, and it was so much fun to work on too!

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  17. What a really sweet necklace you've created with Erin's Owl. Nicely done!!

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  18. Oh thanks, it was a lot of fun. I love Erin's work!

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  19. I am so slow on getting around to all the hops! Better late than never. I love the fancy jasper! Goes great with the cute owl.. Congrats on being the June Bead Trends featured designer! I joined you blog. Please stop by mine if you have a chance. http://pineridgetreasures.blogspot.com

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