Create Everyday Challenge: Day 14

Well, it happened. It's Day 14, and today's beads really stumped me.

For reference, this is what I pulled out of my Bag of Goodies today:

Aren't those cool?? They're made by Heather Semple of Aluminations, and she sent them to me as a thank you gift when I ordered some of her lampwork beads.

I really, really wanted to make something cool and innovative with them. I love the way that they swirl, and the way the light is refracted off of the faceted silver part.

But all of my attempts just didn't work. Add a dangle? Couldn't find just the right bead. Make a necklace? The pendant didn't lay right.

Sometimes the creativity just isn't there, I suppose.

So, instead of putting them back in the bag (remember my rule: no put backs!), I added earwires and called it a day. I didn't want to show up here empty-handed, after all.

...I also had a pair in blue that she sent me, so as a bonus: here is the exact same design, except in blue!

I may revisit these at some point, but at least I made something wearable. And I suppose not every day has to be over-the-top complicated.

Thanks for stopping by today. Come by for Day 15 to see if my inspiration returns! (I sure hope so! Hah!)