That’s sure an attention-getter for a name!  I was recently introduced to Michelle Ward’s site and art challenges in some of my favorite blogs.   While visiting Something Sublime and Rosa & Josie’s, I enjoyed their posts about GPP’s latest Crusade entitled, “Make it Your Own”.

Wow, Michelle has an incredible concept and site.  She has created “crusades” picking different challenges each month open to all, that spark inspiration and self-exploration.  She is now on her 31st Crusade, “Make it Your Own”.    In this challenge, she has asked the street team to put their own spin on an inspiration….this could be anything from an illustration to a sewing project, whatever you are in to.  By adding your own “hand”, you can express your individualism.  This challenge really caught my attention as I was just about to work on a project by Gaea Cannaday featured on the cover of the latest issue of Step by Step Wire.   Gaea usedher beautiful ceramic beads in a stamped and wirework necklace.

In my necklace, Create, I’ve used lampwork beads by Moon Stumpp  (that have a great color combination) and paired them with copper wire.  To add my spin to this project, I’ve added a coiled wire bail.  I love the look of coiled wire and add in to a project whenever I can.  I then made my own long wrapped links and hook clasp to finish the necklace.  The finishing touch…liver of sulphur.  I can’t resist giving everything an aged patina.  This piece was then polished with steel wool and tumbled for a nice polish. 

I’m looking forward to future challenges and joining inwith the Green Pepper Press Street Team! 🙂