Thursday, February 26, 2015

February Jewelry Challenge - Cabin Fever Part 1

Our latest JET Team Jewelry Challenge is called Cabin Fever. The idea is that each participating member creates a new piece of jewelry based on this month's chosen theme, so we're now daydreaming about our dream vacation... daydreaming that we can go anywhere we want to, on an all expenses paid vacation. How cool is that?!

Wishful thinking perhaps, but at least we can dream! After creating their piece, participating team members list the item for sale in their Etsy shops, making sure their descriptions explain the dream destination that their piece of jewellery represents. Here are a few of the imaginative entries we've received so far (and yes, they're all for sale!)

Tropical Oasis Necklace by SatinDollCo
This howlite, glass and leather design from Gaetana of SatinDollCo represents a tropical island, with clear blue ocean and white sand beach, and palm trees swaying in the warm tropical air! Ah, yes!

Red Coral Hoop Earrings by BrookeJewelry
These hand hammered sterling silver earrings from Brooke of BrookeJewelry represent a dream jaunt to the beaches of Santorini! Oh, to be on a Greek Island!

Bridesmaid Necklace by UrbanPearlStudio
Lynn of UrbanPearlStudio is tired of the winter, and her Osmena Pearl necklace represents being on the beach at the ocean, feeling the sand between your toes! Sheer bliss!

Spring Green Leaf Earrings by AdroitJewelers
These lampwork glass earrings by Ida of AdroitJewelers represent the fresh green shoots of spring. She doesn't really mind where she goes on vacation, as long as there is no snow! I know just how she feels!

So, if you could go absolutely anywhere on vacation - all expenses paid - where would you choose to go? And what piece of jewelry would you make to represent your dream location? We'd love to hear your ideas - please share them in the comments below!


23 comments :

Michele said...

Nice to see what everyone comes up with, happy to be part of great team and challenge!!!!

We're so over Winter, dreaming of the warm weather and a vacation would be nice!!!

Gaiane said...

Love All! So many beautiful unique pieces!!!

Gaiane said...

Love All! So many beautiful unique pieces!!!

capitalcitycrafts said...

Wonderful designs, I'd love to go anywhere warm!

Mollie Ann said...

Oh, this is so exciting! I can't wait to see what everyone makes!

jemsbyjb said...

Such great creations. Dreaming of those special destinations even if they are right in your own backyard.

Ribasus said...

Oh GOLLY! Already some great entries. I wish I had more energy to focus on something. Still time, right? Who knows... maybe I will be able to make something today. Wonderful post, Erika. You are so good at this!!!
Auntie Ribasus seal of approval♥

SendingLoveGallery said...

wonderful designs! a breath of fresh air for all of us with cabin fever!

Beadsme said...

Wonderful designs. Oh I wish i was on the beach in a far away land.

Unknown said...

Lovely pieces! So cool to see how everyone interprets the challenge.

Erika said...

Ha ha, Auntie Ribasus, thank you!

Do pop back tomorrow everyone, and see some more of our entries!

Jennifer said...

I'm loving the colors and the inspiration!

WanderingJewel said...

So many lovely items!

Ida said...

A fun challenge...and nice to daydream of warmer weather!

Unknown said...

These all look like great vacations! Wow, it's going to be hard deciding when voting begins!

MadeByTammy said...

Fantastic Jewelry Challenge pieces!

Unknown said...

Just a long vacation in my backyard garden with the flowers and birds is all I need--in warm weather, of course! Terrific pieces, all of them!

Gemstones on My Mind said...

Beautiful pieces of jewelry that would be fun and flirty dangling on my ears on a Caribbean island or maybe Panama... Totally gorgeous!

Keystring said...

These are all amazing!

LoveStoneArts said...

I'm going wherever the Jet Team is going. This group knows how to party. Love for all these fresh creations!!

Brooke said...

Terrific blog article for our challenge Erika and great to be included with all of these wonderful and inspiring entries!

Erika said...

So pleased you all like the article! All our entries are absolutely fabulous, and I can't wait to share the last few with you next week!

SatinDollCo said...

Everyone came up with some great pieces. Absolutely gorgeous.