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November Art Bead Scene Entry - Stillman's Madonna
About this design:
This necklace is my entry in the November challenge sponsored by ArtBeadScene.blogspot.com. The theme of this month's challenge is the painting "Madonna Pietra degli Scrovigni" by Marie Spartali Stillman (1844-1927)
The pendant is an image transfer onto polymer clay, which I framed in brass and showcased with peridot glass bell beads and Siam Swarovksi crystal, Vintaj Brass flower bead caps and other antique brass finish components.
Components:
polymer clay, czech glass, swarovski crystal, vintaj natural brass, brassAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Nov 05, 2011 at 9:26 pm #
NY Bella says:Lynda, this is a beauty! Good luck in the contest- this necklace deserves a prize!
On Nov 06, 2011 at 1:12 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:I have no doubt you will take first prize with this beauty, Lynda! Your design matches the time period wonderfully!
On Nov 06, 2011 at 9:46 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Beautiful and romantic!
On Nov 06, 2011 at 10:13 am #
sunny chick says:Lynda, this is spectacular!
On Nov 06, 2011 at 10:57 am #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Thank you, ladies!
On Nov 06, 2011 at 11:27 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Absolutely divine Lynda!!! You know I like this
On Nov 07, 2011 at 1:52 pm #
Connie Tomaszewski says:I love it.
On Nov 07, 2011 at 4:21 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Thank you, Sarah and Connie! (Sarah, I knew you would.
On Nov 08, 2011 at 2:19 pm #
Sunny Chick aka Diana says:Love this!
On Nov 08, 2011 at 3:10 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Fabulous !
On Nov 09, 2011 at 12:50 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Thanks again, everyone!
On Nov 13, 2011 at 5:51 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:When are they going to wise up and give you the Grand Prize???? This is GORGEOUS!
On Nov 13, 2011 at 7:22 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:This is stunning, Lynda!!! What a fabulous necklace design to go with your beautiful pendant! Best of luck with the Challenge!
On Nov 14, 2011 at 4:29 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Thank you, Sally and Lynn E!
I was the grand prize winner last month, actually, or one of two.
The winners are chosen at random every month. The real prize is being chosen as the artist of the week. Guess who got chosen for this week? 
http://www.artbeadscene.blogspot.com
On Nov 14, 2011 at 5:18 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Beautiful, beautiful
On Nov 14, 2011 at 9:19 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Thank you, Julia!
On Nov 15, 2011 at 6:51 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:What a beautiful creation, Lynda!
Very elegant and yet, there is a light and airy feel to it. Almost has a Gypsy flair to it!
I love the Madonna theme!
Congrats on winning grand prize!
On Nov 15, 2011 at 8:08 am #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Thanks so much, Mary
On Nov 15, 2011 at 3:24 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:oh, how romantic! love it!
On Nov 17, 2011 at 3:26 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Thank you!
On Nov 18, 2011 at 1:03 pm #
R Dudley-Howes says:Again, just gorgeous!
On Nov 25, 2011 at 11:43 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Thanks so much!