Monday, April 16, 2012

30 Days of Photographs II - Ordinary Matters

Ordinary Matters



I spent some time finally cleaning up and straightening all of my glass supplies. Among the boxes I found this green box full of mostly reject beads that I had made. This was a box that I didn't even know that we still had, so it was a pleasant surprise. I don't know when I will or if I ever will start making beads again, but the pretty colors filled me with joy as I gazed into the box.

Before you start blog hopping, please scroll down a post and give me a name for the little hopper.

Let's see what the other non-ordinary people have posted for today's challenge:
Ziva
Mike
Nicky and Mike
Mo
Meleah
John
Bryan
Mariann
Malisa
Nora
Tanya
Elizabeth A.
00dozo
Cheryl
Kristen
Katherine
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27 comments:

  1. nonamedufusApril 16, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    That reminds me of my fishing tackle box...sort of. Amazing colours.

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    1. laughingmomApril 16, 2012 at 2:42 PM

      Exactly! It opens up and you just like looking at all of the little pretties!

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  2. ZivaApril 16, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    You made these beads? They're gorgeous. :)

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    1. laughingmomApril 16, 2012 at 2:43 PM

      Thanks. I hope to do it again someday, just not ready to have a blazing torch in front of me.

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  3. Unfinished PersonApril 16, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Those are the rejects? Wow. I'd love to see the ones that were accepted.

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    1. laughingmomApril 16, 2012 at 2:44 PM

      I got many more rejects than keepers. I like to experiment and that can lead to lots of extra attempts.

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  4. stephen HayesApril 16, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Lovely picture. I particularly like the green box and the way green frames all the other colors. Provides an organic touch.

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    1. laughingmomApril 16, 2012 at 2:45 PM

      Thanks. I think that is what got me to take the picture that day.

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  5. Linda MedranoApril 16, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    What a lovely colorful photo! Your beads look beautiful!

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    1. laughingmomApril 16, 2012 at 2:45 PM

      Thanks, Linda! I love the colors of glass and could stare at them all day.

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  6. meleah rebeccahApril 16, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    That's a really pretty photo! I love all the colors! Brightened up my whole day.

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  7. MikeWJ at Too Many MorningsApril 16, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    I love it that you make your own beads. Most people just buy them. I've never made anything with beads, but I've spent quite a bit of time in bead shops. I'm fascinated by them, and have purchased them for other people. My son took it up, for example, so I got him all sorts of really cool beads that he make jewelry with.

    Okay, I'm just rambling now. Anyway, I like your photo.

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    1. laughingmomApril 16, 2012 at 3:02 PM

      I don't make much with them either as is evident by my reject box being so full.

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  8. mo.stoneskinApril 16, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Everything about this is lovely. Apart from the fish bead, that freaks me out completely...

    Kidding about the fish, that's probably my favourite...

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    1. laughingmomApril 16, 2012 at 3:02 PM

      If you look at the lower right corner there is an ice cream sundae and some beer.

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    2. mikeApril 16, 2012 at 10:36 PM

      I was going to ask. I'd recognize that foam anywhere.

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  9. NickyApril 16, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    That is a really pretty shot! The compartments really enhance all the colours. I can't believe you make them yourself and that these are mostly reject beads. They're beautiful!

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    1. laughingmomApril 16, 2012 at 3:03 PM

      I love the look of them in the box - which is where they'll stay...poor little rejects.

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  10. 00dozoApril 16, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Gems from the past - they're very nice, even for rejects! They look a little time consuming to make, but I guess you don't "bead" around the bush. Nice photo!

    ;-)

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  11. MalisaApril 16, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I love creative people! How can people not create beautiful things? Your beads are wonderful and I would love to see you making some of those. Great picture. My eyes want to stay busy busy busy. So much loveliness to look at!

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  12. Nora BlitheApril 16, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I love boxes full of little things like this. My mother used to keep a tin full of miscellaneous buttons. It always seemed like a treasure chest to me when I was a kid!

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  13. CherylApril 16, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Sweet find. That would tickle me, um, green?

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  14. LynNerdKelleyApril 16, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Those are beautiful beads! Wow, you're quite talented. Must have been like finding hidden treasure! I linked to your blog on my post today, sharing your comment about having your date night interrupted because your son locked everyone, including the sitter (his uncle) out of the house! Thanks for sharing your parenting story with me!

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  15. KristenApril 16, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    You MADE those beads? They are beautiful!!! Beautiful!!! I used to make necklaces with glass beads - back in my younger years. ahhhh... the younger years. :)

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  16. KatherineApril 16, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    This is my VERY FAVORITE picture out of all in this subject. BEAUTIFUL!

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  17. Crystal PistolApril 17, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    Very pretty beads. I'd love to learn to do that. Great pic too. :) I can see you're having fun with this challenge. You are good at what you do.

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