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on “How about a bracelet”:“Love this; it's just right. I agree w gembeads in loving Becky's "so stinkin' cute" comment!…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Neat experiment...looks like you kept good notes for a protocol. I like the looks of your…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Thanks so much ladies. I do wear a lot of chocolate brown. I was thrown for…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“Simply stunning!…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Fresh and funky as well as earthy and ethnic. an all around winner I'd say.…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Great design...love the use of the taguas, and I really like the coconut chain!…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“I like the Keep It Simple style of your earrings. Create one more as a focal…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“This is SO cool Terri! It certainly has the earthy vibe, but I can see it…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“I think a gold or silver gilders paste would look amazing and still maintain the pretty…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Fabulous design!…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Loving everything about this Terri! Great choices of Tagua to compliment your coconut chain.…” read »
- on “The Mad Dash Pair”:
“Awesome pair of earrings!!…” read »
- on “Swarovski with leather”:
“Two wonderful pieces you've made. Lovely!…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“We beaders are lucky we can just throw stuff together instead of shopping to find the…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“DIY in a pinch?? Love it.…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Love the use of the new Tagua in there, Terri! That 3-hole nut really threw us…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Wow what a clever necklace. Taking a break from ironing and packing to leave for…” read »
on “Nesting Instinct”:“Very pretty. Your nest is so perfect.…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Ah. I was thinking the wax was to make it easier to handle but then…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“What a cool experiment - - with great results, too !…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thank you all, I'm glad you liked the way they turned out. I think you're on to…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“SO pretty!!! I like the way you've used the bellflowers and the links.…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“You'll want to wear this every day!
…” read » - on “Fortunate mistake”:
“So I'm thinking about your "mistake"... I wonder if we could "rough up" the surface…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Ooooohhhhh ... cool! "Oopses" are sometimes the best, aren't they.…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Happy accident turns into great look. I think you actually achieved your goal to show the…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
…” read »- on “Close to my Heart”:
“I see a family heirloom. What a personal, beautiful expression of motherhood.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Mistakes often lead to new and fantastic discoveries. Just look at how goldstone was invented. Hope…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Awesome!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
- on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“So cute!…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Love this!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Very, very nice!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Me TOOOO!!!! What a cool outcome for a potential disaster!! You need to tell…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Hi Becky-Yep, those are blue dyed zebra jasper beads.…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Very pretty
…” read » - on “Fortunate mistake”:
“I really like the effect
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It's Suppertime!!! aka BB
About this design:
Anybody remember Little Shop of Horrors? What was that green thing in the corner always saying? Well that is what the Big Ball said to me when I opened the package from LB. You guys knew I couldn't make something with a straight face. :)
Components:
Big Ball, alcohol paints, 2 tone green silk ribbon, chain, leaf chain, large olive fire agate, keishi pearls, and suede lace, all for sure LB. Also dyed crazy agate flat ovals, round new jade, 2 colors of green and 1 cranberry color freshwater pearls, peridot crystal teardrops, silver and antique silver leaves and findings.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Dec 15, 2012 at 11:46 pm #
Julie Shane says:Becky!!! I *love* it! The plant’s name is “Audrey 2″ because Seymour named it after the ditzy clerk.
You have all the vines and even the drops of blood. This is SO clever and inventive. I would SO wear this!
On Dec 15, 2012 at 11:50 pm #
Julie Shane says:Oh! I remember… “Feed me Seymour!”
On Dec 16, 2012 at 12:20 am #
Deb Harding says:WOW JUST WOW! This is so cool. I am amazed at.how you made all.those beads look like plants. That took some major thinking and talent. You have missed your calling and should be in costume or set design.
On Dec 16, 2012 at 2:17 am #
Nancy Mc says:This is just a riot. So creative,and cute. some very good looking stones and pearls as well.
You’re very talented!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 8:02 am #
Medieval Momma says:Love it! Both the movie and the necklace. I didn’t enter the challenge but I had thought about it and one of my ideas was to do an Audrey. Too funny!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 8:47 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Ohhh Becky this is fabulous, it’s so exotic cool, and fun
I can’t remember seing that movie… But it looks like a meateating plant.
I love green. Well when its comes to jewelry it’s not many colors I don’t love…
On Dec 16, 2012 at 9:37 am #
Bunny says:Love it! I passed it by not realizing it was the big ball at first. Its wonderfully done and I agree, I’d wear it.
On Dec 16, 2012 at 11:19 am #
Laud says:Ha! This made me smile–but study the whole design because it’s so interesting. Wonderful colors and arrangement. Those eyes on Audrey are the coup de grace.
On Dec 16, 2012 at 11:20 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Thanks, ladies! I wore it to a Christmas party last night because it is green with red.
Some people figured out it was Audrey after I gave them a small hint (Little Shop of Horrors). Others just stared at it and me like I was on something. 
I love that reaction–keep ‘em guessing!!! 
I had a blast making and remaking and REMAKING this stupid thing! 
On Dec 16, 2012 at 11:32 am #
Julie Shane says:I teach in a Fine Arts Academy so my drama and music kids would “get it” instantly. I’ve never seen the movie (although I love Steve Martin and Rick Moranis) but I’ve seen the play twice. A high school production and a community theater production. It’s such a popular play to perform that you can “rent” the HUGE “Audrey 2″ prop and a person fits inside and it becomes a human puppet.
On Dec 16, 2012 at 11:40 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:How fun! I love your inspiration for this piece (even if it is a little gruesome)!
Sometimes it is tough to be clever in a dull world.
On Dec 16, 2012 at 11:48 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Julie, that would be sooo fun to be inside that Audrey costume!!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 11:54 am #
Asia says:Becky, OMG, have not seen the movie, but it looks like one if the carnivorous pitcher plants, I bet you were a center of attention last night.Love the details and the asymmetry in your piece and of course the humor
On Dec 16, 2012 at 12:09 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Asia, last year they had an ugly sweater contest at that party (my husband’s school’s faculty party). I couldn’t go but my daughter and I made a few sweaters with a hot glue gun and various bits and pieces glued to old sweaters. My husband wore one I had made with a 3-D 2-headed snowman on it. He won the contest when he walked in the door. This year they again held the contest and my hubby and I were told to sit this one out!
!!!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 12:21 pm #
Asia says:On Dec 16, 2012 at 12:51 pm #
Deb Harding says:Oh that hardly seems fair to make you sit out the contest just because you actually use your imagination. Why don’t rhey just up their game a little bit and not be.poor sports?
On Dec 16, 2012 at 1:05 pm #
NY Bella says:What a great inspiration for this fab piece! Kudos!!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 1:36 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Deb-don’t worry- we will kick their butts next year! The art teacher wasn’t there either time and he could give us some stiff competition but the other people just go to Goodwill. The most work anyone else did was to safety pin things onto a sweater. How lame.
The funniest one this year was the former college football player/now teacher who wore a tiny women’s sweater! I’m glad he had a chance to win! Next year is ours!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 4:00 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Big Ball does it again! What a fun necklace. When I was reading your comments on the design and saw the reference to the “Little Shop of Horrors” the first thing that popped into my mind was “Feed Me Seymour.”
On Dec 16, 2012 at 4:31 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:On Dec 16, 2012 at 4:45 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Thanks again for all the kind, funny, and very encouraging comments! This whole challenge has been such a great time! I’m excited to see what else shows up in the gallery!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 7:22 pm #
Elis Mom says:Oh, Becky! This is to fabulous! First thing I thought of was Audrey smacking her lips when Seymour pricked his finger, then I thought, “Feed me, Seymour!” What a wonderful piece!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 10:00 pm #
KatsAllThat says:OMG, before I even read your thoughts on this I right away thought of the little shop of horrors…but in a very cute way!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 10:02 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Becky, this piece is too fun!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 11:22 pm #
OK Jacki says:Too much fun & pure genius!! Love this , Becky!!
On Dec 17, 2012 at 3:36 am #
franny says:Oh Becky!..you wacky woman…just knew you’d come up with something weird & wonderful & you didn’t disappoint!…love those glances at the party!..you have put some lovely “greens” in this piece but how will you ever bear to dismember “it”!
On Dec 17, 2012 at 8:36 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:On Dec 17, 2012 at 8:44 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Nooo no no no no, Becky no normal! There is no normal… Love the way you work!!
On Dec 17, 2012 at 9:40 am #
Kate says:great inspiration story– you never know when/where it’ll take you. Can’t get the theme song out of my head..and it’s only 930 in the morning…
On Dec 17, 2012 at 12:38 pm #
Deb Harding says:I hope you are not going to disassemble Audrey. Its just too spectacular. Maybe find a way to just kinda take Audrey’s head off for “normal” wear and then be able to add it back whenever a little bit of fun is needed.
On Dec 17, 2012 at 1:29 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Thanks, Kate! I’ll bet you guys think we are all crazy! Thanks to all of LB for setting up this forum for us! I see it as WIN-WIN! We chat and share and rave about your products and then you sell. You teach us how to use products and then we buy.
I think you LB people are marketing geniuses and I love this site!
Deb, I’m going to leave Audrey as is. I first made her with the head removable but then decided I will always have it on anyway. And I will wear it again!
Frida-I get your point–it’s all art.
On Dec 17, 2012 at 4:48 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Awesome- awesome awesome, this is great, I loooove it. I am so excited too, my BB should be in my mailbox when I get home!!!
On Dec 17, 2012 at 5:10 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:On Dec 17, 2012 at 6:29 pm #
Asia says:Becky, I definitely agree some one at LB is a marketing genius, I had known this for a while, the BGBM is very addictive, as if that was not enough there are PODs, no matter how much you try to avoid buying you always end up with never empty bag
On Dec 17, 2012 at 8:38 pm #
Laud says:Exactly! I always think I’ll empty my bag, then leave it alone for a while. Uh huh. Never happens.
On Dec 17, 2012 at 8:41 pm #
Julie Shane says:Hey Asia, I hit “buy” on Saturday and didn’t add anything until lasst yesterday. Almost 24 hours with an empty bag! Oh my!
On Dec 17, 2012 at 11:45 pm #
franny says:Becky…. you are the NEW normal!…girls just wanna have fun, right… yeah, we’ve gotta add beauty & class & style to our lives but, who are we kidding…..we’ve gotta laugh at ourselves too! love ya for getting a chuckle rolling…
On Dec 18, 2012 at 12:02 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:franny, you just made my week.
On Dec 18, 2012 at 11:43 am #
CAS says:Becky … Becky … Becky!!! I so ADORE this! I’m going all out to declare “Audrey 2″ a never before given QUINTUPLE ooooooohhhhh … aaaaahhhhh!!!!
I feel sorry for those at your husband’s party who didn’t get it … no imagination, no sense of fun or whimsy for them. This is such a wickedly wonderful piece … KUDOS my friend.
PS. For movie buffs the original “Little Shop Of Horrors” was a black and white non-musical starring a very, very young Jack Nickelson as Seymour.
On Dec 18, 2012 at 1:30 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:On Dec 18, 2012 at 4:27 pm #
Julie Shane says:WOW! CAS I didn’t know that! I have to go find it! LOVE Seymour and Audrey (and Audrey2 of course) because they are SO QUIRKY!!! Gotta have “odd” in our “normal” world!!!