Monday, January 18, 2010

MISTAKES CAN BE FUN TOO!


Sad to say (sorta) I went off on a tangent without thoroughly reading the rules when I cam across an "Ugly Necklace" challenge,and decided it would be just the thing to get me perking in the New Year. So I dug out a bunch of "rejected" doll parts, and decided to make them the focal point of my masterpiece. First I made a base with a pocket in the back to hold stuff....I love to wear things around my neck to hold stuff, so I can use my hands for other things ( like talking). I'm calling this my Doll Parts Charm Necklace, because it's bits and pieces of heads, arms, legs, hands, etc. embellished with beads, fringe & bits of fabric, AND an eyeglass holder with an Indian maiden at the center bottom. My favorite part though was using a pair of "too long" arms at the top to go around my neck.
So, job completed, I went to the web site for the contest, and lo and behold, I had not read the rules! I had just perused the pictures from past entrants and jumped right in. So imagine my dismay when I found there were specific colors (and it was even one of my favorites: purple)...specific sizes, amounts of beads, and...well it matters not. Mine would not qualify for entry.
I must admit I still had a grand time putting it all together, AND it will not go to waste, as I will wear it. I can just hear the comments at EDAC this summer. :0} Also, I'll probably wear it next month when I do my program for the Museum in Alamosa...after all you must admit it is a show stopper.
Now lemme see...where are my purple beads

8 comments:

  1. ...even if was accepted it could never win an ugly contest...because it is BEAUTIFUL! you can wear it proudly!

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  2. I love it!! great idea, how grand to have all your little friends right there to discuss great ideas with....two heads... will maybe more than two heads are better than one.

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  3. Well, this has got to be one of the most beautiful mistakes! I would like this mistake!!! great idea and wonderful necklace! I want one too!!!!
    hugz
    Pam

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  4. What a brilliant idea, its great. I love it.

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  5. Your necklace is great! I have one of your doll pins from EDAC a couple of years ago. I hope they hurry and announce this years agenda.

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  6. its great... lovely idea! must dig out my reject parts.... ugly it is not!

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  7. Oh Laura, I love the necklace! It is superduper!

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  8. This is my first visit here!;-)
    Oh MY!!!!
    your necklace is so Fabulous and FUN!!!
    Be sure to take pics while at your events!!!
    I would love to see it worn!!
    Happy Dolling!!!
    Kristine ;-)

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