Entering The Muse Contest

Last week Scarlett's blog went live with the result of the "Use The Muse" contest.

This is my entry: Purple Renaissance.

We were sworn to secrecy, so I couldn't show my work in progress. I signed up for a kit in June and when the little tins of beads were on my table I couldn't help but notice how well they went with a little image I had sitting on my table. This renaissance woman is part of a digital file collection Susan gave me. (Renaissance Madonnas and Angels) She creates the most amazing digital file collections.

So I printed the image on fabric and cut out a piece of fabric for the backing.

Then I gathered all my supplies and started randomly sewing beads on my tiny stuffed pendant.

The colours are just stunning.

Then I started playing with "the muse." I opted to make a tiny collage in the centre of the mother of pearl donut. I also made the edged areas a deeper shade of purple to match my renaissance woman.

When everything was dry though...

I loved the back of the pendant even more...so I oped to attach it this way.

Entering contests and challenges are excellent ways to keep you creative in the summer.

I had a really great time with this challenge! I am now enjoying seeing all the links to the winning submissions. If you want some eye candy...just pop by Scarlett's site and see what others did with the same kit.