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One Eyed, One Horned....

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About this design:

I found these beads labeled Purple Alien. On closer inspection, I started humming the tune (Sing along now) "It was a one-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people eater...." I made these necklaces for our sale. Some are child size, some for grown-ups. I think I will start wearing one myself, just to celebrate Halloween. I have set aside one for my grandaughter, Liz. :D
I tryed for a clear picture so you could see the one eye, one horn, wings for ears and the sharp teeth and goofy tongue. It makes me laugh. ;)

Components:

Purple Alien beads, various stones including strawbery dyed jade, blue (purple) aventurine, dyed pink MOP flowers, faceted glass spacers, clear glass rondelles, and chain with toggle clasps.

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On Oct 09, 2009 at 9:03 pm #
Brenda H says:

They are adorable! Love the Title… it takes me back!!
On Oct 09, 2009 at 9:06 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:

Thanks Brenda.
The trick was finding beads to go with the odd shade of purple they used for the alien beads.
On Oct 09, 2009 at 9:10 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:

THIS IS ADORABLE !! What a sight to see….
On Oct 09, 2009 at 9:22 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:

LOL Sandra. “Please Mr. People Eater, don’t eat me…”
On Oct 09, 2009 at 9:44 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:

Forgot to say, I also made a bracelet for my daughter, Amy. I plan to mail it Monday so she can have it before Halloween.
On Oct 09, 2009 at 9:57 pm #
Kathryn Lobert says:

Love it!! My granddaughters would flip for this – purple AND the funny bead!! Of course, now, that tune will be running through my head for days!!
On Oct 09, 2009 at 9:58 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:

OK You know I’ll be singing that song all night now don’t you!!!! ONe eyed one horned flying purple people eater one eyed one horned ….ack!!
Tooooo cute Harriet!
On Oct 09, 2009 at 10:03 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:

Harriet you are brain washing us!
On Oct 10, 2009 at 1:26 pm #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:

I don’t know that song…..maybe that’s a good thing!
Harriet these are great, kids will love them
On Oct 10, 2009 at 3:10 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:

So is the little purple guy into brainwashing now??? Heh-heh-heh….
This has been a fun project, and I hope you all got a grin from it.
Thank you for the kind comments.
On Oct 10, 2009 at 3:27 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:

Hey, Tracy, if you “google” the song you can see various versions, including the old black and white original, on You Tube. Pretty funny, and I stayed to watch “The Monster Mash” too.
On Oct 11, 2009 at 3:07 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:

‘Sure looks good to me’ – LOL! This is such a fun piece, Harriet! The kids are going to love them!
On Oct 11, 2009 at 10:29 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

LOL Sue!!!

Harriet, these are so cute and fun! Everyone, no matter what age, will have fun wearing these!

Now the song is stuck in my head…..ROTFLOL
On Oct 11, 2009 at 1:56 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:

Thanks Sue and Lynn!
I went to sleep with it playing in my head last night, alternating with “The Monster Mash” which was also at the same google site.
On Oct 11, 2009 at 2:01 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Did you wake up with it still in your head, Harriet? LOL I LOVE the Monster Mash, too!!!
On Oct 12, 2009 at 11:35 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:

Yes, Lynn, I did. Liz has a stuffed toy ghost that I need to get out for Halloween that plays the first few lines of “The Monster Mash.” LOL
On Mar 31, 2010 at 11:31 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:

So cute!!!