All About Ophelia: Inspiration for the June Monthly Challenge

Sometimes the hardest part about the Art Bead Scene monthly challenge is just getting started. I will be going to the Bead & Button show and hope to buy some beads for this month's painting, but if you can't make it there, here are a few Etsy art beads and components that you will jump start your inspiration.

For your eye candy pleasure, a treasury that I created inspired by this month's challenge painting.

'All About Ophelia: June Art Bead Scene Challenge' by TesoriTrovati

Inspired by June 2011 Art Bead Scene challenge painting Ophelia by Odilon Redon, and the 7000 Bracelets for Hope challenge, I have gathered a collection of art beads and components that will help you join in the challenge!

Turquoise and Black Small re... artisanclay $16.00	5 Double Flower Beads In Sun... CapturedMoment... $6.50	Taos Julsbeads $17.50	Ancient Goddess Beads I ktotten $12.00
Bubble Link mamacitabeadwo... $12.99	Handmade Raku Cabochon - Tur... LisaPetersArt $12.50	Jamn Coral Reef Silk Ribbons... Jamnglass $24.99	Southwestern Flowers Handmad... aslancrafts $14.00
Variety of Beach Stones stonestudiosto... $15.50	10 Little Ponds - Czech Glas... ZoeAndBruno $3.55	silk sari ribbon sapphire HA... designtalented... $6.50	3pcs round applique/embellis... HMCreativeSupp... $6.90
Cosmic Swirl Polymer Beads storiestheytel... $20.00	zen lotus sterling silver ch... Hint $29.00	Freshwater Pearl Baroque Nat... PottyMouthGems $28.50	HIGH SEAS - set of 5 glass b... jperaladesigns $25.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Don't forget that each Monday one of our editors chooses a winner from all the entries posted to the Flickr group. And I will host the blog tour on June 30th, so post your pictures with links to your blog post in the description on Flickr for me to add to the tour by June 29th.

This month, we are also encouraging you to use the blues in the palette to make a bracelet to donate to 7,000 Bracelets for Hope. If you are participating, please let us know in your description! Read more about this month's challenge by going to this post.


Erin Prais-Hintz writes about all things that inspire her at Treasures Found::Inspiration Is Everywhere. Her jewelry designs are one-of-a-kind made one-at-a-time. She collects quotes and dust and invites you to send her your favorite (quote - not dust!) to enjoytheday@tesoritrovati.com.